BEW4030 Research proposal
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEW4030 Research proposal is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEW4030
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEW4030
1 unit list BEW4030 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3702 or B5003 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, this unit allows you to develop a proposal for an independent research project which contributes to the body of knowledge in the field of business and commerce. As part of the process of research proposal development, you will identify a specific research area which is significant and worth exploring based on scholarly literature in the field. This proposal forms the foundation for project implementation in BEW4100 Final Project and Report unit during the subsequent semester.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop a research proposal which has a potential contribution to knowledge in the business, professional and/or public policy communities
- 2
critically evaluate academic literature to inform the scope of research, theoretical underpinning and methodological approach
- 3
communicate proposed research ideas in written and oral form in a professional manner.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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 develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yit Sean Chong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEW4030?
BEW4030 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BEW4030?
BEW4030 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BEW4100.
When is BEW4030 offered?
In 2024, BEW4030 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BEW4030?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEW4030 have an exam?
No. BEW4030 has 1 assessment task and no exam.