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BUHON4026 - Honours Thesis (Full Time)
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<p>Students complete an honours thesis under academic supervision. The thesis reports on a research project conducted in the honours year, informed by four required honours foundation courses. The research project is determined through consultation with the appointed research supervisor and approved by the Honours Coordinator. Primary elements for inclusion in the honours thesis would normally be an abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusion to 20,000 words plus front and back matter</p>
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<p>Under academic supervision, implement and monitor the research project following an approved research proposal Submit thesis drafts for supervisor review in timely fashion Compile the thesis document reporting the study and including thesis elements Present the competed thesis for examination</p>
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<p>Students complete an honours thesis under academic supervision. The thesis reports on a research project conducted in the honours year, informed by four required honours foundation courses. The research project is determined through consultation with the appointed research supervisor and approved by the Honours Coordinator. Primary elements for inclusion in the honours thesis would normally be an abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusion to 20,000 words plus front and back matter</p>
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<p>Under academic supervision, implement and monitor the research project following an approved research proposal Submit thesis drafts for supervisor review in timely fashion Compile the thesis document reporting the study and including thesis elements Present the competed thesis for examination</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
60
EFTSL:
0.5
Field of education:
080300 - Business and Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhon4026">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHON4004" target="_blank">BUHON4004</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHON4005" target="_blank">BUHON4005</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHON4006" target="_blank">BUHON4006</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHON4007" target="_blank">BUHON4007</a>"</p>
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None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Obtain specialised knowledge on a specified business topic</p>
K2
<p>Devise a research plan to provide new answers on an important business topic</p>
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<p>Provide innovative solutions to expected and unanticipated research challenges</p>
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<p>Plan and implement a research project designed to provide answers with value</p>
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<p>Monitor the research projects including completion of required milestones</p>
S3
<p>Display academic integrity and ability in conducting research including analysing, interpreting and presenting key data</p>
A1
<p>Conduct a justified research study providing valid conclusions and significant implications</p>
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<p>Present a thesis completion plan and current status that meets quality requirements</p>
A3
<p>State study contributions for theory and practices</p>
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<p>Produce a thesis that meets quality requirements in both presentation, argument and utility</p>
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<p>Present thesis analysis and preliminary findings</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Thesis meeting specifications</p>
<p>Thesis to 20,000 words</p>
<p>100%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
60
EFTSL:
0.5
Field of education:
080300 - Business and Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhon4026">View unit fees</a>
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