Postgraduate USA-CPM8501-2022

Research Theory and Practice

Ponder how to pursue, form and utilise knowledge, then use your learnings to fuel your research practice.Unpack theories of knowledge and concepts of being. Strengthen your research methodology. Branch out into data analysis and interpretation.

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

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.

QS RANKING 2022

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

Demonstrate mastery of theoretical research knowledge and skills in critical reflection on theory and professional research practice
Demonstrate skills in investigating, analysing, and synthesising complex research concepts and information
Critique a substantial body of relevant literature
Devise a rigorous research or investigate methodology and attendant research methods
As a professional, design an international quality research-based proposal.

Topics covered

- Philosophy of knowledge
- Nature of reality
- Ethics and research
- Ontology
- Epistemology
- Knowledge claims and intellectual paradigms
- Research design
- Confidence and reliability
- Research methods (quantitative and qualitative)
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Proposal writing

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

USA-MPM417-Project Leadership & Teams

and

USA-MPM414-Project Control Methods

and

USA-MPM411-Principles of Project Management (No longer available)

and

USA-MPM413-Project Risk Management

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of the nature of knowledge and its pursuit through research and to equip you with skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a researcher.

Assessments

Online activities (20%)
Online activities (30%)
Research Proposal (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 17 Jul 22 to 23 Oct 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.