BEX6300 Philosophy of research
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX6300 Philosophy of research is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for BEX6300. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before BEX6300
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BEX6300
No unit lists BEX6300 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course 0029 or 3194 to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit introduces core philosophical perspectives underlying scientific inquiry in a business research context. It examines different philosophies of research in the social sciences and explores their core epistemological and ontological assumptions, and their relationship with scientific knowledge generation. It considers the consequences of adopting these philosophies for the development of research questions, constructing arguments, writing literature reviews, and selecting and justifying research methods and analyses. It also discusses issues related to the responsible conduct of research.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Written70%
- Presentation30%
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
explain the multiple philosophical perspectives that underpin scientific inquiry in business research
- 2
critically evaluate and synthesise research carried out under different philosophical perspectives
- 3
understand the link between research philosophies, research questions and research methods
- 4
explore the implications of different philosophies of research for the role and responsibilities of the researcher
Workload and teaching
- Seminars30 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 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 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.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Julie Wolfram Cox
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX6300?
BEX6300 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX6300 offered?
BEX6300 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is BEX6300?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX6300 have an exam?
No. BEX6300 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.