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FOBE710 – Research Frontiers in Business and Economics
2016 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor ACCG
Elaine Evans - Accounting and Corporate Governance
Contact via elaine.evans@mq.edu.au
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Unit convenor ECON
Tony Bryant - Economics
Contact via tony.bryant@mq.edu.au
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Unit convenor AFAS
James Cummings - Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies
Contact via james.cummings@mq.edu.au
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Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit student will attend a discipline based Research Seminar Series within the Faculty of Business and Economics and/or selected external seminar series, and provide a structured feedback on the research papers presented. Participation in the seminars provides a forum for students to engage with leading edge research in their field. They will evaluate strengths and weaknesses in the work of other scholars, learn to think more clearly about their own work and develop the ability to critique research and scholarship in their chosen discipline.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Developping skills in evaluating and assessing research
- Written and presentation skills through precise articulation of your thoughts, ideas and comments on current research and proposals for future research
General Assessment Information
Details of these assessment tasks will be given in the lecturers. Students need to take notes of the ideas developped during FOBE710 seminars, including the lecture component.
For each of the assessment tasks, individualised brief comments and a letter grade will be provided to students. There is no option to revise and resubmit for reassessment.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Please follow department | 100% | Week 1 |
Please follow department
Due: Week 1
Weighting: 100%
Please follow assessments task outlined by your individual department
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Developping skills in evaluating and assessing research
- Written and presentation skills through precise articulation of your thoughts, ideas and comments on current research and proposals for future research
Delivery and Resources
CLASS SCHEDULE
- Information about the scheduling of classes for FOBE710 in your discipline is contained in the timetable
- Location will change for some units, so students need to check that on ilearn.
- For each student there will be 3 hours face‐to‐face teaching per week consisting of one 1 hour lecture and the 1-1.5 hour seminar.
- For latest information about timetables for classes, please refer to the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
TEXTBOOKS AND READINGS
While there is no set textbook for FOBE710.
Some material will be provided as a handout during class.
Academic articles will be linked to on ilearn.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Software and technology required: (1) A personal computer with word processing software and Microsoft PowerPoint; (2) Access to iLearn for course materials.
As an FBE HDR candidate, you will be enrolled in the “FBE-HDR Transition to Research” online unit (iLearn). Login at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
The Echo360 recording (video or audio) of lectures/seminars is NOT applied to this unit - students are required to attend in person.
Any recording (video or audio) of lectures/seminars is NOT permitted.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE UNIT SATISFACTORILY:
This unit is delivered in the seminar pattern. Students are expected to be active and engaged individual learners as well as cooperative team players to complete all tasks as instructed, inclusive of before-class reading, after-class review, desktop work, presentation, and to participate actively in class discussion. To get these above tasks accomplished, a certain level of independent and critical thinking will be inherently needed.
Unit Schedule
See department web site for updated schedule of seminar presentations.
Learning and Teaching Activities
Lectures and Seminars
Guest Lecture/Showcase
Class Discussion
Before-class Preview & Post-class Review
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
In order to have your query dealt with by the HDR section, please email hdrbusecon@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Written and presentation skills through precise articulation of your thoughts, ideas and comments on current research and proposals for future research
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Assessment task
- Please follow department
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Developping skills in evaluating and assessing research
- Written and presentation skills through precise articulation of your thoughts, ideas and comments on current research and proposals for future research
Assessment task
- Please follow department
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Developping skills in evaluating and assessing research
- Written and presentation skills through precise articulation of your thoughts, ideas and comments on current research and proposals for future research
Assessment task
- Please follow department
Changes from Previous Offering
There are no changes to the previous unit.
Research and Practice
- The unit is designed to equip students to embark on their individual higher degree research projects.
- Because the unit focuses on developing students’ academic literacy skills, a number of reading, writing and analytical tasks are set. Responses to some of these tasks are discussed in class, whereas others will be submitted for assessment. The tasks will contribute directly to the Research Protocol submission and/or PhD thesis.
- The unit is delivered in accordance with current academic teaching and learning pedagogies.
As a guidance to direct students' future research outcomes, the following academic journals with high academic credit will assist students to link what is learned from this unit with a specific disciplinary background that fits one's research interest.
Examples of discipline-based journals*:
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Accounting and Corporate Governance Journal of Accounting Research Contemporary Accounting Research Accounting Research Journal Accounting and Finance Managerial Accounting Journal Journal of Accounting and Economics |
Applied Finance and Actuarial Study Journal of Finance Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis Journal of Empirical Finance Annals of Actuarial Science Australian Actuarial Journal Asia-Pacific Journal of Risk and Insurance |
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Economics Econometrica American Economic Review Journal of Economic Theory Journal of International Economics The Journal of Industrial Economics Journal of Public Economics
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Marketing and Management Journal of Marketing Research Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics Academy of Management Journal Organisation studies Journal of International Business Studies |
*The selected journal lists are provided to assist students searching for discipline-based quantitative research. More comprehensive journals lists are available on the course website.
In addition, a list of other useful references may be available from the Research at Faculty of Business and Economics webpage (www.businessandeconomics.mq.edu.au/research) from diversified research interests.