School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Business Research Practices
  • Unit Code

    BUS3100
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Sang Kyun KIM

Description

The business environment is dynamic and rapidly changing. Effective research design, analysis and reporting informs business decisions and ensures that a business can address challenges and maximize opportunities. This unit examines and applies market research designs, tools, analytics and applications to inform strategic business decisions. Students will produce a research report based on an authentic case study and be equipped with the necessary skills to interpret information and communicate research-informed recommendations.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MKT2601, MKT2607, SPM3115, TSM3200

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to business situations and interpret findings for management.
  2. Compare quantitative and qualitative methods used in the business research context.
  3. Critically assess when to use research effectively in a business context.
  4. Design and implement a real-life research project.
  5. Develop analytical, communication & team work skills relevant to effective data collection and interpretation.
  6. Understand and critically evaluate secondary data collection and analysis methods.

Unit Content

  1. The role of business research.
  2. Business research processes.
  3. Sourcing appropriate data for business decisions.
  4. Research methods.
  5. Research design.
  6. Questionnaire design.
  7. Business research ethics.
  8. Data collection and analysis.
  9. Reporting findings.
  10. Effective collaboration and communication for business research projects.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1.5 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1.5 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentBusiness Research Proposal25%
ReportBusiness Research Project 35%
ExaminationFinal Examination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentBusiness Research Proposal25%
ReportBusiness Research Project 35%
ExaminationFinal Examination40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Business Research Practices
  • Unit Code

    BUS3100
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Sang Kyun KIM

Description

The business environment is dynamic and rapidly changing. Effective research design, analysis and reporting informs business decisions and ensures that a business can address challenges and maximize opportunities. This unit examines and applies market research designs, tools, analytics and applications to inform strategic business decisions. Students will produce a research report based on an authentic case study and be equipped with the necessary skills to interpret information and communicate research-informed recommendations.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MKT2601, MKT2607, SPM3115, TSM3200

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply appropriate research methods to address business problems.
  2. Conceptualise a business research problem through analysis, interpretation and synthesis of information to provide recommendations that address challenges and maximize opportunities.
  3. Apply research codes of conduct, including ethical frameworks in the decisions and actions of business research.
  4. Collaborate in team settings using effective communication skills to produce a written business research report.

Unit Content

  1. The role of business research.
  2. Business research processes.
  3. Sourcing appropriate data for business decisions.
  4. Research methods.
  5. Research design.
  6. Questionnaire design.
  7. Business research ethics.
  8. Data collection and analysis.
  9. Reporting findings.
  10. Effective collaboration and communication for business research projects.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1.5 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1.5 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentBusiness Research Proposal45%
TestOnline Quiz10%
ReportBusiness Research Report45%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentBusiness Research Proposal45%
TestOnline Quiz10%
ReportBusiness Research Report45%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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