MGX5000 Introductory management research methods
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX5000 Introductory management research methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGX5000
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGX5000
No unit lists MGX5000 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Evening |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Evening |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse and interpret basic research designs in the management discipline
- 2
construct research questions grounded in a theoretical and conceptual framework
- 3
assess the appropriateness, types, and use of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques as a means of investigating and answering research questions in the management discipline
- 4
identify, search for, and locate secondary data and knowledge relevant to management research, as well as understanding the process of generating or collecting primary data
- 5
develop academic writing skills appropriate to the discipline for reporting on business management research projects.
Workload and teaching
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Tharenou, P., Donohue, R., & Cooper, B. (2007). Management Research Methods . Cambridge University Press: Melbourne.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Teh Pei Lee
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX5000?
MGX5000 has no prerequisites.
When is MGX5000 offered?
In 2020, MGX5000 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Malaysia.
How much work is MGX5000?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX5000 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.