Postgraduate USA-MEMG520-2022

Minor Thesis 1 (Eng)

Design and engineer a research proposal to prepare for a minor thesis. Choose your specialisation and build expertise. Focus on and evaluate an industry specific problem and find a solution. Be precise and get critical. Report discoveries.

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$4,890 $5,750

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

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2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

plan and conduct an engineering research project, which involves resolving a research/industry problem
evaluate and critique on existing work/ literature and formulate a solution
develop a specific area of expertise and document the outcome or findings with academic rigour.

Topics covered

- Report writing style guide
- Project proposal guide
- Project progress report
- Thesis writing

Entry requirements

Others

Students must successfully complete at least 4 subjects in the Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) degree before undertaking the Engineering Management Minor Thesis.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject provides you with the opportunity to undertake an applied research project and to prepare a minor thesis. It includes design, planning and scheduling of a project in the area of chosen specialisation; literature review; project methodology; research proposal; significant progress in carrying out the selected project. At least 400 hours of effort will be required to complete the project and thesis.

Assessments

Research Proposal - 1500 words (10%)
Weekly Progress Report - 100 words (5%)
Final Report 7500 - 10000 words (85%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 17 Jul 22 to 23 Oct 22

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