AB310 Agribusiness Capstone
DESCRIPTION
This unit provides the opportunity to undertake research that will augment studies and professional work undertaken through the Agribusiness Course and form a foundation for further learning. It will impart cognitive skills to think critically about research methods, planning and analysis and presentation. The capstone project entails a research focused investigation involving analysis and interpretation of data, or a critical review and interpretation of literature on a selected topic, and provides an opportunity for the practical application and integration of a student’s professional background, skills and studies in other units of the Agribusiness degree. This unit includes 120 hours of work integrated learning experiences for the students.
RELEVANT COURSES
*Core unit
CREDIT POINTS
10
DELIVERY MODE
On campus
Work-intergrated learning activity
PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 Conduct and critically evaluate research literature to determine the level of contemporary knowledge in a specialist area of agribusiness
LO2 Justify an integrated research plan and select and apply appropriate research methodologies
LO3 Undertake data collection through laboratory and/or field studies and/or critical analysis of the literature
LO4 Identify and apply ethical considerations in research design, and practice
LO5 Apply techniques to present the significance of their research, findings and recommendations
CONTENT
The nature and process of business research
Business Research strategies
Research design
Data Writing strategies and ethical considerations
The analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data
E- research methods
Intensive Research Methods
Writing up business research, Ethics and Social Responsibility
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Projects - 40%
2. Presentation - 10%
3. Final Project Report - 50%
PRESCRIBED READINGS
Polonsky, M. J., & Waller, D. S. (2018). Designing and managing a research project: A business student's guide. Sage publications
Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks