BUS707 Applied Business Research T123
\nAll information in the Subject Superior Paper Help – Outline is correct at the time of approval. KOI reserves the right to make changes to the
\nSubject Superior Paper Help – Outline if they become necessary. Any changes require the approval of the KOI Academic Board and will be
\nformally advised to those students who may be affected by email and via Moodle.
\nInformation contained within this Subject Superior Paper Help – Outline applies to students enrolled in the trimester as indicated
\n1. General Information
\n1.1 Administrative Details
\nAssociated HE Award(s)\tDuration\tLevel\tSubject Coordinator
\nG.Dip. Bus; M.Acc; MPA\t1 trimester\tPostgraduate\tDr Evi Lanasier evi.lanasier@koi.edu.au
\nL: Level 1, 545 Kent St.
\nConsultation: via Moodle or by appointment
\n2.5 Core \/ Elective
\nThis is a core subject for the above courses.
\n1.3 Subject Weighting
\nIndicated below is the weighting of this subject and the total course points.
\nSubject Credit Points\tTotal Course Credit Points
\n4\tG. Dip Bus 32; MAcc 48; MPA 64
\n1.4 Student Workload
\nIndicated below is the expected student workload per week for this subject
\nNo. Timetabled Hours\/Week*\tNo. Personal Study
\nHours\/Week**\tTotal Workload Hours\/Week***
\n3 hours\/week plus supplementary online material\t7 hours\/week\t10 hours\/week
\n* Total time spent per week at lectures and tutorials
\n** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc.
\n*** Combination of timetable hours and personal study.
\n1.5 Mode of Delivery Classes will be face-to-face or hybrid. Certain classes will be online (e.g., special arrangements).
\n1.6 Pre-requisites Nil
\n2.5 General Study and Resource Requirements
\no Students are expected to attend classes with the weekly worksheets and subject support material provided in Moodle. Students should read this material before coming to class to improve their ability to participate in the weekly activities.
\no Students will require access to the internet and their KOI email and should have basic skills in word processing software such as MS Word, spreadsheet software such as MS Excel and visual presentation software such as MS PowerPoint.
\no Computers and WIFI facilities are extensively available for student use throughout KOI. Students are encouraged to make use of the campus Library for reference materials. BUS707 APPLIED BUSINESS RESESARCH T123 PAGE 1 OF 20 *AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD \u00a9 ABN: 72 132 629 979 CRICOS 03171A Resource requirements specific to this subject: Specific resources will be identified in discussions with your lecturer. Prescribed readings and research examples will be posted to Moodle for additional guidance and recommended readings listed at section 2.9 will provide useful background reading.
\n2 Academic Details
\n2.1 Overview of the Subject
\nBUS707 Applied Business Research provides students with a thorough understanding of the research process and concepts and designs appropriate for applied research problems in their area of study, and builds an awareness and appreciation for ethical issues involved in research. An examination of different methodologies will enable students to select and justify their choice from a range of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies for their research proposal. When undertaken by MPA students, the subject is designed to allow them to develop a research topic and design for their Research Project (BUS710 Research Project).
\n2.2 Graduate Attributes for Postgraduate Courses
\nGraduates of Postgraduate courses from King\u2019s Own Institute will achieve the graduate attributes expected from successful completion of a Master\u2019s degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework (2nd edition, January 2013). Graduates at this level will be able to apply an advanced body of knowledge from their major area of study in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship and as a pathway for further learning.
\nKing\u2019s Own Institute\u2019s generic graduate attributes for a master\u2019s level degree are summarised below :
\nKOI Master Degree Graduate Attributes\tDetailed Description
\nKnowledge\tCurrent, comprehensive and coherent knowledge, including recent developments and applied research methods
\nCritical Thinking\tCritical thinking skills to identify and analyse current theories and developments and emerging trends in professional practice
\nCommunication\tCommunication and technical skills to analyse and theorise, contribute to professional practice or scholarship, and present ideas to a variety of audiences
\nResearch and Information Literacy\tCognitive and technical skills to access and evaluate information resources, justify research approaches and interpret theoretical propositions
\nCreative Problem Solving Skills\tCognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories, solve complex problems and apply established theories to situations in professional practice
\nEthical and Cultural Sensitivity\tAppreciation and accountability for ethical principles, cultural sensitivity and social responsibility, both personally and professionally
\nLeadership and Strategy\tInitiative, leadership skills and ability to work professionally and collaboratively to achieve team objectives across a range of team roles
\nExpertise in strategic thinking, developing and implementing business plans and decision making under uncertainty
\nProfessional Skills\tHigh level personal autonomy, judgement, decision-making and accountability required to begin professional practice<\/p>\n
2.3 Subject Learning Outcomes
\nListed below, are key knowledge and skills students are expected to attain by successfully completing this subject:
\nSubject Learning Outcomes\tContribution to Graduate Attributes
\nApply knowledge of research principles and methods and
\nevaluate their appropriateness to various research problems in business
\nIntegrate independent research skills through a literature review
\nJustify the key considerations for ethics and integrity that relate to an area of business research practice
\nConstruct and justify a proposal for conducting independent research.<\/p>\n
2.4 Subject Content and Structure
\nBelow are details of the subject content and how it is structured, including specific topics covered in lectures and tutorials. Reading refers to the text unless otherwise indicated.
\nWeekly Planner:<\/p>\n
Week
\n(beginning)\t Homework Help – Topic Covered in Each
\nWeek\u2019s Lecture\tReading(s)\tExpected work as
\nlisted in Moodle
\n1
\n6 March\tIntroducing business
\nresearch and understanding research philosophy\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 1 and 4\tAssessment brief
\nTutorial activity: Knowing about applied business research
\n2
\n13 March\tDeveloping research skills\tSaunders and Lewis, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 1\tTutorial activity:
\nChoosing and justifying research topic
\n3
\n20 March\tChoosing research topics\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 2\tTutorial activity:
\nDeveloping research question
\nResearch objectives
\n4
\n27 March\tUnderstanding research ethics\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 3\tTutorial activity: Acting ethically
\n5
\n3 April\tThe role of theory and literature review\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 5 and 6\tTutorial activity:
\nUsing internet for
\nbackground research Evaluating sources Assessment 2 due:
\nWeek 5 Sunday 11.59 pm
\n6
\n10 April\tResearch design:
\nquantitative and qualitative research\tZikmund et al,
\nAssessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 7 and Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 8\tTutorial activity:
\nUsing multiple and mixed approach
\n7
\n17 April\tResearch methodology and design\tZikmund et al,
\nAssessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 9 and Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 10\tTutorial activity: Defending methodology
\n8
\n24 April\tFieldwork : qualitative data collection\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 12, 13, 14\tTutorial activity: Running a focus group.
\nAssessment 3 due
\nWeek 8 Sunday 11.59pm
\n9
\n1 May\tFieldwork: quantitative data collection\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 15\tTutorial activity: Constructing Questionnaire
\n10
\n8 May\tData analysis: qualitative and quantitative data
\nanalysis\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 18 and 19\tTutorial activity: Presenting to lay audiences
\nAssessment 4 due
\nWeek 10 Sunday 11.59pm
\n11
\n15 May\tWriting Research Proposal\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 11\tPresentation \u2013 Batch 1
\n12
\n22 May\tCompleting and presenting the research\tZikmund et al, Assessment Brief Original Custom Research Essay Pro Papers Help – Chapter 20\tPresentation \u2013 Batch 2
\n13
\n29 May\tStudy Review Week
\n14
\n5 June\tThere is no Final Exam for this subject
\n15
\n12 June\tStudent Vacation begins
\nNew students – enrolments for T123 open
\n16
\n19 June
\nResults Released
\nReview of Grade Day for T322 \u2013 see Sections 2.6 and 3.2 below for relevant information.
\nCertification of Grades
\nNOTE: More information about the dates will be provided at a later date through Moodle\/KOI email.
\nT223 3 July 2023
\n1
\n3 July\tWeek 1 of classes for T223
\n2.5 Public Holiday Amendments
\nPlease note: KOI is closed on all scheduled NSW Public Holidays.
\nT123 has four (4) public holidays that occur during this trimester. Classes scheduled for these public holidays (Calendar Class Dates) will be rescheduled as per the table below.
\nThis applies to ALL subjects taught in T123.
\nPlease see the table below and adjust your class timing as required. Please make sure you have arrangements in place to attend the rescheduled classes if applicable to your T123 enrolment.
\nClasses will be conducted at the same time and in the same location as your normally scheduled class except these classes will be held on the date shown below.
\nCalendar Class Date\tRescheduled Class Date
\nFriday 07 April 2023 Saturday 08 April 2023 Monday 10 April 2023 Tuesday 25 April 2023\tMonday 29 May 2023 Tuesday 30 May 2023 Wednesday 31 May 2023
\n2.6 Review of Grade, Deferred Exams & Supplementary Exams\/Assessments Review of Grade:
\nThere may be instances when you believe that your final grade in a subject does not accurately reflect your performance against the marking criteria. Section 8 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy (www.koi.edu.au) describes the grounds on which you may apply for a Review of Grade.
\nIf you have a concern about your marks and you are unable to resolve it with the Academic staff
\nconcerned, then you can apply for a formal Review of Grade as explained in section 3.2(e)
\nAppeals Process below. Please note the time limits for requesting a review. Please ensure you read the Review of Grade information before submitting an application.
\nReview of Grade Day:
\nFinal exam scripts will not normally be returned to students. Students can obtain feedback on their exam performance and their results for the whole subject at the Review of Grade Day. KOI will hold the Review of Grade Day for all subjects studied in T123. The ROG day will be in Week 16, the date will be announced at a later date and the students will be notified through Moodle\/KOI email.
\nOnly final exams and whole subject results will be discussed as all other assessments should have been reviewed during the trimester. Further information about Review of Grade Day will be available through Moodle.
\nIf you fail one or more subjects and you wish to consider applying for a Review of Grade you are STRONGLY ADVISED to attend the Review of Grade Day. You will have the chance to discuss your final exam and subject result with your lecturer, and will be advised if you have valid reasons for applying for a Review of Grade (see Section 3.2 below and the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy).
\nA formal request for a review of grade may not be considered unless you first contact the subject coordinator to discuss the result.
\nDeferred Exams:
\nIf you wish to apply for a deferred exam because you are unable to attend the scheduled exam, you should submit the Assignment Extension \/ Exam Deferment Form available by contacting academic@koi.edu.au as soon as possible, but no later than three (3) working days of the assessment due date.
\nIf you miss your mid-trimester or final exam there is no guarantee you will be offered a deferred exam.
\nYou must apply within the stated timeframe and satisfy the conditions for approval to be offered a deferred exam (see Section 8.1 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy and the Application for Assignment Extension or Deferred Exam Forms). In assessing your request for a deferred exam, KOI will take into account the information you provide, the severity of the event or circumstance, your performance on other items of assessment in the subject, class attendance and your history of previous applications for special consideration.
\nDeferred mid-trimester exams will be held before the end of week 9. Deferred final exams will be held on two days during week 1 or 2 in the next trimester. You will not normally be granted a deferred exam on the grounds that you mistook the time, date or place of an examination, or that you have made arrangements to be elsewhere at that time; for example, have booked plane tickets.
\nIf you are offered a deferred exam, but do not attend you will be awarded 0 marks for the exam. This may mean it becomes difficult for you to pass the subject. If you apply for a deferred exam within the required time frame and satisfy the conditions you will be advised by email (to your KOI student email address) of the time and date for the deferred exam. Please ensure that you are available to take the exam at this time.
\nMarks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that item of assessment towards your final mark in the subject.
\nSupplementary Assessments (Exams and Assessments):
\nA supplementary assessment may be offered to students to provide a final opportunity to demonstrate successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a subject. Supplementary assessments are only offered at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. In considering whether or not to offer a supplementary assessment, KOI will take into account your performance on all the major assessment items in the subject, your attendance, participation and your history of any previous special considerations.
\nIf you are offered a supplementary assessment, you will be advised by email to your KOI student email address of the time and due date for the supplementary assessment \u2013 supplementary exams will normally be held at the same time as deferred final exams during week 1 or week 2 of the next trimester.
\nYou must pass the supplementary assessment to pass the subject. The maximum grade you can achieve in a subject based on a supplementary assessment is a PASS grade.
\nIf you:
\no are offered a supplementary assessment, but fail it;
\no are offered a supplementary exam, but do not attend; or
\no are offered a supplementary assessment but do not submit by the due date; you will receive a FAIL grade for the subject.
\nStudents are also eligible for a supplementary assessment for their final subject in a course where they fail the subject but have successfully completed all other subjects in the course. You must have completed all major assessment tasks for the subject and obtained a passing mark on at least one of the major assessment tasks to be eligible for a supplementary assessment.
\nIf you believe you meet the criteria for a supplementary assessment for the final subject in your course, but have not received an offer, complete the Complaint, Grievance, Appeal Form and send your form to reception@koi.edu.au. The deadline for applying for supplementary assessment is the Friday of the first week of classes in the next trimester.
\n2.7 Teaching Methods\/Strategies
\nBriefly described below are the teaching methods\/strategies used in this subject:
\no Lectures (1 hour\/week) are conducted in seminar style and address the subject content, provide motivation and context and draw on the students\u2019 experience and preparatory reading.
\no Tutorials (2 hours\/week) include class discussion of case studies and research papers, practice sets and problem-solving and syndicate work on group projects. Tutorials often include group exercises and so contribute to the development of teamwork skills and cultural understanding. Tutorial participation is an essential component of the subject and contributes to the development of many of the graduate attributes (see section 2.2 above). Tutorial participation contributes towards the
\nassessment in many subjects (see details in Section 3.1 for this subject). Supplementary tutorial material such as case studies, recommended readings, review questions etc. will be made available each week in Moodle.
\no Online teaching resources include class materials, readings, model answers to assignments and exercises and discussion boards. All online materials for this subject as provided by KOI will be found in the Moodle page for this subject. Students should access Moodle regularly as material may be updated at any time during the trimester
\no Other contact – academic staff may also contact students either via Moodle messaging, or via email to the email address provided to KOI on enrolment.
\n2.8 Student Assessment
\nProvided below is a schedule of formal assessment tasks and major examinations for the subject.
\nAssessment Type\tWhen Assessed\tWeighting\tLearning Outcomes Assessed
\nAssessment 1: Tutorial participation\tWeekly\t10%\ta, b, c, d
\nAssessment 2 (Individual):
\nResearch plan (1,000 words, template provided).\tWeek 5\t15%\ta, c, d
\nAssessment 3 (Individual) Literature Review (2000 words)\tWeek 8\t25%\ta, b, c
\nAssessment 4 (Individual):
\nMethodology Plan & Ethical Consideration \u2013 Individual assessment (3000 words) and
\nPresentation (5 minutes) (presentation mark is individual mark)\tPlan Week 10
\nPresentations Week 11 or 12\tWritten report 40% Presentation 10% Total of 50%\ta, b, c, d
\nRequirements to Pass the Subject:
\nTo gain a pass or better in this subject, students must gain a minimum of 50% of the total available subject marks.
\n2.9 Prescribed and Recommended Word Essay – Readings
\nProvided below, in formal reference format, is a list of the prescribed and recommended readings.
\nPrescribed Text:
\nZikmund, W. G., Babin, B.J., Carr, J.C., Griffin, M., and Quinlan, C., 2019. Business Research Methods. 2nd ed. Cengage.
\nRecommended Reading:
\nAlshharari, N.M and As-Shboul, M. 2019. Evaluating Qualitative Research in Management
\nAccounting using the Paper Writing of Convincing. Pacific Accounting Review. Vol 31 (1)
\nBebbington. J.m and Unerman, J. 2020. Advancing Research into Accounting and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. Vol 33 (7)
\nCollin, S. 2020. Skills for Accounting Research. 4th Ed. Cambridge Business Publisher. ISBN 9781618533159
\nCreswell, J.W, and Creswell, J.D. 2018. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method. 5th Ed. SAGE Publishing. ISBN 9781506386706
\nDyckman, T.R, and Zeff, S.A. 2019. Important Issue in Statistical Testing and Recommended Improvement in Accounting Research. Econometrics Vol 9 (2).
\nFlick,U. 2019. An Introduction to Qualitative Research. 6th Ed. SAGE Publishing. ISBN
\n9781526445650
\nHair, J.F., Page, M. and Brunsvel, Niek. 2019. Essentials of Business Research Methods. 4th Ed. Routledge. ISBN 9780367196189
\nHennink, M., Hutter,I. and Bailey,A. 2020. Qualitative Research Methods. 2nd Ed. SAGE Publishing. ISBN 9781473903906
\nHesse, A., Glenna, L. and Hinrichs, Cl. 2018. Qualitative Research Ethics in the Big Data Era. American Behavioural Scientist. Vol. 63 (3)
\nMohajan, H.K. 2018. Qualitative Research Methodology in Social Science and Related Subjects. Page Essay – Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People. Vol 7 (1).
\nSekaran, U., and Bougie, R. 2019. Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach. 8th Ed. Wiley. ISBN 9781119561224
\nSmith, M. 2019. Research Methods in Accounting. 5th Ed. SAGE Publishing. ISBN 9781526490674
\nTaylor, L.C. 2018. Reassessing and Refining Theory in Qualitative Accounting Research : An Illustrative Account of Theorising. Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management. Vol 15 (4).
\nWeirich, T.R, Pearson T.C and Churyk, N.T. 2017. Accounting and Auditing research: Tools and Strategies. 9th Ed. Wiley. ISBN 9781119373742
\nWilliams, M. and Moser, T. 2019. The Art of Coding and Thematic Exploration in Qualitative Research. International Management Review. Vo. 15 (1)
\nUseful Websites
\nThe following websites are useful sources covering a range of information useful for this subject.
\nHowever, most are not considered to be sources of Academic Peer Reviewed theory and research. If your assessments require academic peer reviewed journal articles as sources, you need to access such sources using the Library database, Ebscohost, or Google Scholar. Please ask in the Library if you are unsure how to access Ebscohost. Instructions can also be found in Moodle.
\nAustralian Bureau of Statistics \u2013 Understanding Statistics website.The Understanding Statistics pages are here to support your statistical literacy development and assist you understand, evaluate and communicate statistical data and information. http:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/websitedbs\/a3121120.nsf\/home\/understanding%20statistics
\nA Policymaker\u2019s Primer on Education Research \u2013 Understanding Statistics Tutorial The USA based Education Commission of the States (ECS) and Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) have developed this website, aimed primarily at education research, but it provides good explanations of elements of the subject\u2019s content. http:\/\/www.ecs.org\/html\/educationissues\/research\/primer\/understandingtutorial.asp
\nBBC Six-Part Primer on Understanding Statistics in the News In 2008, the BBC ran a six-part primer by Michael Blastland on understanding statistics in the news. Blastland takes on the media\u2019s handling L of surveys\/polls, counting, percentages, averages, causation and doubt. \u201cWouldn’t it be good,\u201d Blastland said \u201cto have the mental agility to separate the wheat from the chaff?\u201d He then proceeds, in six weekly articles, to point out the obvious vs. the correct ways to interpret the data. Follow the links on this page to the BBC web site to read Michael Blastland\u2019s six-part primer on understanding statistics in the news. http:\/\/www.amstat.org\/news\/blastland_bbcprimer.cfm
\nElectronic Page Essay – Journal of Business Research http:\/\/www.ejbrm.com\/main.html
\nExplorable.com \u2013 a website explaining many things relating to research. As the website explains about the authors: https:\/\/explorable.com\/
\nFree Management Library \u2013 Basic Business Research Methods http:\/\/managementhelp.org\/businessresearch\/index.htm?PHPSESSID=5d461796f95ec637100f7f212e b8
\no Wallace, M., & Sheldon, N., (2012). Research ethics in business: a participant observer perspective. In 2nd Annual Australasian Business Ethics Network (ABEN) Conference. \u201cThere are several authors writing articles for the website. We are not well-renowned researchers, nor do we wish to assessment task profile the website as authoritative. We aim to provide content which is easy to understand and accurate.\u201d 3. Assessment Details
\n3.1 Details of Each Assessment Item
\nThe assessments for this subject are described below. The – description includes the type of assessment, its purpose, weighting, due date and submission requirements, the topic of the assessment, details of the task and detailed marking criteria, including a marking rubric for essays, reports and presentations. Supplementary assessment information and assistance can be found in Moodle.
\nKOI expects students to submit their own original work in both assignments and exams, or the original work of their group in the case of group assignments.
\n– – Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 2 will form the first part of Assessment 3 of this subject. PRIOR to its inclusion in Assessment 3 Research Design and Presentation of the Proposal, students will be expected to make appropriate adjustments if recommended in feedback.
\nOther than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 3 of this subject is intended to form the basis of the student\u2019s Research Project in BUS703 Research Project, following appropriate adjustments recommended in feedback.
\nGiven the importance of relevance to Accounting in BUS707, please note that the research topics must be accounting-based topics. Some of the initial suggestions for the topics are:
\nAnalysis of significant project in the students\u2019 work experiences, such as:
\no Accounting standards.
\no Accounting regulation in Australia.
\no Accounting and\/or Auditing ethics.
\no Use of financial rations in corporate accounting.
\no Multidimensional performance assessment, for example, using the balanced scorecard to
\nevaluate performance on financial and non-financial bases.
\nThe effect of accounting information and auditing on the design of organisation, and on the ensuing behaviour of individuals and groups.
\nAccountants and\/or auditors\u2019 responsibilities and contributions toward corporate governance.
\nApplication of accounting and economic research to a specific business problem i.e sustainability
\ninitiative.
\nForensic Accounting.
\nTechnology implementation in accounting and finance.
\nInnovation in accounting and its impact to business.
\nImpact of organisational culture on the procedure and technique of accounting.
\nResearch based on cases reported by the courts, ASIC, APRA, ASC.
\n– – Note: Homework Help – Topics may also be identified from the suggestion for further research from articles published in relevant journal articles. The list of topics above, are only initial suggestions and will be refined and expanded in discussion with tutors\/research supervisors.
\nAssessment 1
\nAssessment Type: Tutorial Participation \u2013 Individual
\nPurpose: This assessment is designed to reinforce the subject content taught each week and give students experience in solving problems and issues relating to the development of research questions and proposals. This contributes to learning outcomes a, b, c and d.
\nValue: 10% Due Date: Weekly from Week 2 to Week 10, as per the timetable.
\n Homework Help – Topic: Class Participation
\nTask Details: Task details will be advised in class
\nMarking: The students are required to participate actively in tutorial activities, the class participation will be assessed by tutors. Quality of the comments will be valued more over quantity. Therefore, considering the importance of the tutorial activities and the fact that the tutorial participation is evaluated, attendance at tutorials is very important.
\nStudent contribution to each tutorial activity will be marked on 0 \u2013 4 scale:
\nCondition during tutorial\tPoint awarded
\nAbsent OR present but say nothing\t0
\nPresent but say little\t1
\nPresent but only able to demonstrate basic concepts of facts\/topics\t2
\nPresent and able to demonstrate basic concepts of facts\/topics and elaborate them\t3
\nPresent and provide good insight of facts\/topics\t4
\nThe class participation will be assessed in 10 weeks (Week 2 to 11) with total achievable mark of 40 marks (scaled down to 10 marks). Please note: simply attending the tutorial without any contribution does not count as participate.
\nAssessment 2
\nAssessment type: Proposal \u2013 Individual. 1,000 words report (+ 10%).
\nPurpose: The purpose of this assessment is designed to allow students to develop the expertise necessary to formulate practical and usable research questions to resolve business problems and add to business knowledge. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, c and d.
\nValue: 15% Due Date: Week 6 \u2013 11:59 pm Saturday of Week 6.
\nSubmission: Upload a soft copy of the report- Word Document (.doc or .docx format) to Turnitin on Moodle. Do not submit PDF documents.
\n Homework Help – Topic: Development of Research Plan.
\nTask Details: This research plan will set a basis for Research proposal in Assessment 4. Following consultation with the lecturer, you should identify problem which may answered by the research. You will be guided towards a suitable research problem\/research question in the workshops during week 2 to week
\n5 (inclusive).
\nGiven the importance of relevance to Accounting in BUS707, please note that the research topics must be accounting-based topics. Some of the initial suggestions for the topics are:
\no Analysis of significant project in the students\u2019 work experiences, such as:
\n-Accounting standards
\n-Accounting regulation in Australia -Accounting and\/or Auditing ethics -Use of financial rations in corporate accounting
\n-Multidimensional performance assessment, for example, using the balanced scorecard
\nto evaluate performance on financial and non-financial bases
\no The effect of accounting information and auditing on the design of organisation, and on
\nthe ensuing behaviour of individuals and groups.
\no Accountants and\/or auditors\u2019 responsibilities and contributions toward corporate governance<\/p>\n
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\nBUS707 Applied Business Research T123<\/p>\n
General Information
\n1.1 Administrative Details:
\nAssociated HE Award(s): G.Dip. Bus; M.Acc; MPA
\nDuration: 1 trimester
\nLevel: Postgraduate
\nSubject Coordinator: Dr Evi Lanasier
\nContact Information: evi.lanasier@koi.edu.au
\nLocation: L: Level 1, 545 Kent St.
\nConsultation: Via Moodle or by appointment
\n1.2 Core\/Elective:<\/p>\n
This subject is a core subject for the above courses.
\n1.3 Subject Weighting:<\/p>\n
Subject Credit Points: 4
\nTotal Course Credit Points: G.Dip Bus 32; MAcc 48; MPA 64
\n1.4 Student Workload:<\/p>\n
Timetabled Hours\/Week: 3 hours\/week plus supplementary online material
\nPersonal Study Hours\/Week: 7 hours\/week
\nTotal Workload Hours\/Week: 10 hours\/week
\n1.5 Mode of Delivery:<\/p>\n
Classes will be face-to-face or hybrid. Certain classes will be online (e.g., special arrangements).
\n1.6 Pre-requisites:<\/p>\n
Nil
\nGeneral Study and Resource Requirements:
\nAttend classes with weekly worksheets and subject support material provided in Moodle.
\nRead the material before coming to class to improve participation.
\nAccess to the internet and KOI email.
\nBasic skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and visual presentation software.
\nComputers and WIFI facilities are available for student use.
\nUtilize the campus Library for reference materials.
\nAcademic Details
\n2.1 Overview of the Subject:
\nBUS707 Applied Business Research provides an understanding of the research process and concepts applicable to applied research problems in the field of study.
\nFocuses on ethical issues in research and covers different research methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.
\nMPA students will develop a research topic and design for their Research Project (BUS710 Research Project).
\n2.2 Graduate Attributes for Postgraduate Courses:<\/p>\n
Graduates will achieve the following graduate attributes:
\nKnowledge: Current, comprehensive, and coherent knowledge, including research methods.
\nCritical Thinking: Skills to identify and analyze current theories, developments, and emerging trends.
\nCommunication: Communication and technical skills to analyze, contribute, and present ideas effectively.
\nResearch and Information Literacy: Skills to access, evaluate, and justify research approaches and interpret theoretical propositions.
\nCreative Problem Solving Skills: Skills to investigate, analyze, synthesize complex information, and solve problems.
\nEthical and Cultural Sensitivity: Appreciation for ethical principles, cultural sensitivity, and social responsibility.
\nLeadership and Strategy: Initiative, leadership skills, and ability to work collaboratively to achieve objectives.
\nProfessional Skills: High-level autonomy, judgment, decision-making, and accountability.
\n2.3 Subject Learning Outcomes:
\n– . completing this subject, students are expected to:<\/p>\n
Apply research principles and methods to various business research problems.
\nIntegrate independent research skills through a literature review.
\nUnderstand the key considerations for ethics and integrity in business research.
\nConstruct and justify a proposal for conducting independent research.
\n2.4 Subject Content and Structure:
\nThe subject content is structured as follows:<\/p>\n
Weekly lectures and tutorials covering various topics related to applied business research.
\nReading materials provided, including textbook chapters by Zikmund et al. and Saunders and Lewis.
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