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BUSS7000: Business Dissertation A
2025 unit information
This is one of two (12 credit point) units that together (total of 24 credit points) provide outstanding students in the Commerce program with the opportunity to develop and complete a supervised research dissertation of 15,000 to 20,000 words, or equivalent, on an approved topic within the domain of business/commerce/management. Admission to the dissertation stream requires an average grade of at least 80% in a minimum of four Commerce units (12 unit program) or a minimum of eight Commerce units (16 unit program), interview by the Program Director, and a formal dissertation proposal agreed to by a nominated supervisor and the Program Director. Final approval is dependent on the nature of the proposed topic and the availability of appropriate supervisory expertise. The dissertation is marked by examiners nominated by the Program Director in consultation with the supervisor and other academics from the relevant discipline/s.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Business School |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points of prior study in the Master of Commerce program with a grade average of at least 80% and approval from the Program Director |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate capabilities as an independent academic researcher within the domain of business/commerce/management
- LO2. undertake a thorough academic literature review using appropriate academic referencing to demonstrate the context of the research question and the contribution to the domain of business/commerce/management
- LO3. undertake original research using appropriate research methods and data to address the research question
- LO4. analyse theories, concepts, and data to reach valid conclusions and/or recommendations in relation to the research question
- LO5. communicate research outcomes effectively and demonstrate academic writing skills to a professional standard.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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Additional advice
Departmental Permission is required to enrol in this unit. In order for your department application to be assessed, please make sure you include your research proposal, a screenshot of the email from your potential supervisor to confirm their availability to supervise you in the requested semester/s.
