Postgraduate RMI-BUSM4449-2019

Business Research Design

Grasp the key research models used to analyse and solve business problems. Adopt individual and group perspectives to discuss the business sector. Break down case studies. Run through the research project process from design to presentation.

From

$4,440 $4,690

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

2019

Duration

14 weeks

Student rating

3.98

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

14 Jul 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

Interpret the broad range of research designs applicable to exploration of business problems
Identify, determine and communicate research designs to explore relevant aspects of a complex and ambiguous business problem
Develop, evaluate and communicate options for innovative business design based upon a business model design approach.

Expanding on the above, you will be able to:

Develop business models, and justify and communicate business models developed, subjectising strategic design that address complex business problems
Identify, determine, communicate and implement appropriate research designs to explore assumptions inherent within a value proposition of a business model that addresses a wicked problem
Develop, evaluate and communicate a research plan/proposal that addresses research questions within innovative business models based upon a business model design approach.

Topics covered

- Introduction, Unit Overview, Team Building, Introduction to Wicked Problems
- Design Thinking for Business
- Business Model Canvas and Patterns
- Business Model Design
- Business Model Canvas Presentation and Peer Review
- Research Design
- Business Model Refinement, Research Design, Peer Review
- Preparation and Final Presentation

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

RMI-PAC-MAS-2019
RMI-MAD-MAS-2019
RMI-MFC-MAS-2019
RMI-MIB-MAS-2019
RMI-CPA-MAS-2019
RMI-MBA-MAS-2019

Elective

SWI-MCM-MAS-2019
SWI-BSD-GDI-2019

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject is designed to prepare students for the type of problems they will encounter in contemporary business by providing them with knowledge and skills to undertake business research on an individual and group basis, to identify and explore complex problems from multiple perspectives, and to design innovative options in response to them, through the use of live case studies.

Assessments

Presentation & Submission (Group) (50%)
Individual Journal Portfolio (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (14 Jul 19 to 20 Oct 19)

Textbooks are not required.

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