MGX4000 Introductory management research methods
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX4000 Introductory management research methods is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate 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.
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Requisites
Before MGX4000
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGX4000
No unit lists MGX4000 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701, B6009 or B6023 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Basic introduction to research design in management; types of research designs; qualitative and quantitative data collection and measurement techniques; coding data; reliability and validity; qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis; interpreting and discussing results; structuring and writing the research report; integrating individual research into overall management literature.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Evening |
Assessment
- Presentation10%
- Written40%
- Quiz / Test50%
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
understand the different stages in the research process
- 2
critically analyse and interpret basic research designs in the management discipline
- 3
understand the different qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques used to answer research questions in the management discipline
- 4
develop academic writing skills appropriate to the discipline for reporting on management research projects
- 5
understand the ethical issues involved in conducting management research
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive 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 includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
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 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 actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
MGX4000 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ross Donohue
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX4000?
MGX4000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGX4000 offered?
In 2026, MGX4000 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGX4000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX4000 have an exam?
No. MGX4000 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX4000?
MGX4000 is part of Management.