BEX5104 Research project 1
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX5104 Research project 1 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review BEX5104.
Requisites
Before BEX5104
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX5104
No unit lists BEX5104 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6023 to undertake this unit.
Overview
You will conduct and report on a research project that addresses an important issue in business and economics. The research is likely to have practical as well as theoretical outcomes and implications. The research report is completed under the supervision of members of academic staff from the Faculty of Business and Economics. You are also expected to attend research seminars within the relevant department and/or centre and participate in discussions on seminar papers.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation20%
- Project60%
- Written20%
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
conduct a critical review of the literature relevant to your field of study
- 2
derive appropriate research questions and/or define problems to be answered
- 3
devise a theoretical framework showing regard to practical problems of conducting research, ethical considerations, and principles of scientific method
- 4
conduct a planned study and manage any practical problems that might arise
- 5
write a report on the project, following the relevant stylistic conventions.
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 their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Where it fits
BEX5104 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- ACCNTGPG01Part B. Advanced research studiesAccountingNo reviews yet
- ECMTBSPG01Part B. Advanced research studiesEconometrics and business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ECONOMPG01Part B. Advanced research studiesEconomicsNo reviews yet
- MNGMNTPG01Part B. Advanced research studiesManagementNo reviews yet
- MRKTSTPG01Part B. Advanced research studiesMarketing studiesNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Kohyar Kiazad
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX5104?
BEX5104 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX5104 offered?
In 2026, BEX5104 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BEX5104?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX5104 have an exam?
No. BEX5104 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BEX5104?
BEX5104 is part of Accounting; Econometrics and business statistics; Economics; Management; and Marketing studies.