ACX4000 Research methods
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACX4000 Research methods is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACX4000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ACX4000
5 units list ACX4000 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701, B6002, B6023 or B6038 to undertake this unit.
If you are enrolled in course B6038, you must be accepted into the Research Pathway to undertake this unit.
Overview
Introduction to a broad range of research methodology and testing procedures used in accounting research. This unit comprises an analysis of the science of research, an examination of the key elements of research in accounting, general research methodology, data issues, ethical issues, the development of research questions, hypothesis development, and the design and application of a variety of different research methods used in accounting research.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain the major steps in the development of a research project in accounting
- 2
illustrate the key strengths and weaknesses of different accounting research designs and methods
- 3
design and apply qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques and interpret the output
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
Where it fits
ACX4000 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Christo Karunananthan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACX4000?
ACX4000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ACX4000?
ACX4000 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including ACF5003, ACF5004, ACX4018, ACX4019 and ACX4020.
When is ACX4000 offered?
In 2025, ACX4000 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is ACX4000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACX4000 have an exam?
No. ACX4000 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ACX4000?
ACX4000 is part of Accounting.