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306-466 Honours Research Methods | |
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Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Dr A Schulz |
Prerequisites | 306-301 Financial Accounting or 306-302 Enterprise Performance Management or 306-317 Strategic Enterprise Systems. |
Semester | Year long (view timetable) |
Contact | 24 hours of seminars plus additional material varying on area of specialisation. Summer Semester (intensive), then continued in Semester 1 |
Subject Description | This course focuses on fundamental approaches to research and the range of analytical and empirical research methods and techniques used in accounting. On completion of this subject a student should have a foundation for understanding the nature of scientific inquiry in accounting; an understanding of how research questions are created and developed into testable hypotheses; an appreciation of the range of alternative methods used and an ability to critically analyse the research of others in the field of accounting. |
Assessment | A final written examination (50%), a major assignment (30%), and preparation and participation (20%). |
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