Minor Thesis - Arts Management

Subject AMGT90019 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Regular supervision throughout the year.

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: .5
Total Time Commitment: 240
Prerequisites: Available only to students enrolled in Masters of Arts Management who have completed 100 points and year 4 level (or equivalent).
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: The thesis must be completed over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Coordinator

Dr Kate Macneill

Contact

Kate MacNeill

cmmacn@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students enrolled in this subject will undertake a piece of research in Arts Management approved by the course coordinator. The research will incorporate both theoretical inquiry and primary research. On completion of the subject, students will submit a minor thesis on their chosen research topic.
Objectives: Students who complete this subject will:
  • have developed their skills in the forms of scholarly and critical analysis and inquiry appropriate to arts management;
  • have bought an independent research project from inception and development to completion;
  • have learnt how to develop their research ideas and improve their writing skills under supervision; and
  • have significantly enhanced their understanding of a specific area or methodology in arts management.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic 100%.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • an ability to initiate a self-contained research project and to formulate a viable research question;
  • an ability to evaluate and synthesize research and professional literature in the student's field of research;
  • an ability to manage research information effectively and efficiently in the application of computer systems and software;
  • a capacity to articulate their research in written presentations;
  • an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research; and
  • a respect for intellectual integrity and for the ethics of research and scholarship.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts Management

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