Research Project
PostgraduateTAS-BAA7052026
Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 28 June 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Price from
- $6,569
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Research Project
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Develop and justify a research project in finance and economics.
- Implement and interpret research findings in the context of current finance and economics issues and contemporary theory.
- Formulate recommendations for the translation of research findings into finance and economics impact.
- Communicate research findings in written and verbal forms to academic audience.
- Refer to MyLO for study topics.
This subject provides you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in core subjects to a significant research project in a relevant setting. It provides you with the opportunity to apply appropriate research techniques to a contemporary management issue. You should have already developed a research proposal in a prior subject. In this subject, you will undertake the collection and analysis of research data for the production of a research article and poster.
- Research Paper (Part 2) (45%)
- Research Paper (Part 1) (25%)
- Poster Presentation (30%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
TAS-BAA710-Data Analysis and Management (no longer available)
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.25 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 20 to 24 hours of study each week.
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