Doctoral Thesis Research Report R (12168.1)

A thesis unit is an essential part of all higher degree by research programs, including a Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). Candidates in the DBA are required to conduct original research that focuses on real-world business challenges. The goal is to address issues faced by organizations, making the findings applicable to practitioners in the fields associated with business, government and law. This research work will include an in-depth literature review that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the research topic, a systematic investigation and a complex analysis of their data to develop new insights in the field. The output will be a research report not exceeding 60,000 words in length. The final product may take the form of a traditional thesis or a series of published papers and may also include a significant creative element to be submitted for external examination in accordance with the Examination of Higher Degrees by Research Thesis policy. This thesis unit has different credit point (cp) options, 3cp, 6cp or 12 cp, to reflect part time or full time options. Students will be completing smaller portions of research work in smaller credit point unit compared to larger credit point unit (e.g., 3cp versus 6cp or 12 cp unit). This is a repeatable unit over a number of semesters to facilitate completion.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate literature, theory, methodology and/or data to support the development of the thesis;
2. Develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing professional practice and the production and/or application of knowledge;
3. Develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing professional practice and the production and/or application of knowledge; and
4. Generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to existing professional practice and the production and/or application of knowledge.

Prerequisites

8610 Professional Doctorate Research Proposal B PG

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.