Postgraduate USA-MEMG520-2020

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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Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

Online and other materials

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

20 Jul 2020

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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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
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media

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.

Special requirements

No special 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 (19 Jul 20 to 25 Oct 20)

Research Methods

Dane, F.C

ISBN 9780534098643

Recommended Only

Technical writing A-Z : a Commonsense Guide to Engineering Reports and Theses

Trevor M. Young

ISBN 9780791802366

Recommended Only

Writing for Science

Heather Silyn-Roberts

ISBN 9781442541528

Recommended Only

Report Writing Style Guide for Engineering Students

Anne Winckel

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Related degrees

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Master of Engineering Engineering Management