BEW4100 Research project and report
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEW4100 Research project and report is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs BEW4030.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 576 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEW4100
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BEW4100
No unit lists BEW4100 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3702 or B5003 to undertake this unit
Overview
You will work under the guidance of an academic supervisor to plan, carry out, and report on an original research project that addresses a significant topic in business and commerce. This research project, which leads to a major thesis, contributes to the body of knowledge for business scholars, practitioners and/or policy makers. This unit prepares you with the necessary knowledge and skills that pave the way for higher degree research or a career in the specialised field of study and beyond.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify a business or economics-related issue in the research literature which has either not been adequately researched previously or which requires replication
- 2
critically review relevant academic and business research which relates to the identified issue
- 3
design and execute the research project underpinned by relevant theoretical perspectives and appropriate methodological approach(es)
- 4
conduct, analyse, discuss, and communicate research outcomes in a professional written format.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 576 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 Audrey Siah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEW4100?
You need BEW4030 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BEW4100 offered?
In 2026, BEW4100 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is BEW4100?
The handbook expects about 576 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEW4100 have an exam?
No. BEW4100 has 1 assessment task and no exam.