Consulting Research Seminar

This subject is not offered in 2014.

MGMT40003 Advanced Management Theory and MGMT40006 Advanced Research Methods

MGMT90147 Consulting Research Project

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This subject will support the Consulting Research Project, where students will be assigned to a Practicum Organisation where they will work individually or in pairs and undertake a structured business planning or business development exercise. This subject will provide tools, techniques and reporting formats, as well as group brainstorming and peer assistance exercises. Students will learn to evaluate their work and the work of others, provide constructive feedback, and develop engaging and professional business presentations.

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Explain how the theory and practice of tertiary studies in commerce contribute to resolving real-world business issues;
• Provide critical evaluation and constructive feedback;
• Identify key strategic questions, assess options, communicate progress;
• Develop and present high quality business presentations.

• 2000 word individual/ paired presentations (20% - mid-semester);
• Four 250 word individual assignments each worth 2.5% due at regular periods throughout the semester (10%)
• Participation in feedback sessions throughout the semester (20%); and
• Final presentation of Consulting Research Project, due end of semester (50%).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

• Time management;
• Commercial awareness;
• Initiative within ambiguity;
• Independent learning, interpersonal skills and team skills;
• Verbal and written communication skills through discussion and assigned tasks;
• Project management;
• Team working;
• Communication skills in a business context;
• Research, problem solving, critical thinking;
• Documentation, preparation and presentation skills through assigned tasks and the practicum exercise; and
• Conducting research in an ethical manner.