UNIT 713

Overview

DBA713 and the next subject, DBA714, expose candidates to intensive study in the discipline group that forms part of the approved field of research. Candidates undertake a program of directed, in depth, reading to an advanced level in the field of research in which they wish to specialise for the dissertation. The subject requires candidates to become exceptionally familiar with the literature in the field of research, and to thoroughly understand the major processes, techniques, issues, problems and knowledge within the field of research that will enable the candidate to successfully pursue a dissertation. Assumed knowledge for this subject is equivalent to that covered in DBA712.

Objectives

This subject, in conjunction with DBA714, endeavours to provide the candidate with intensive training in a field of research so that the candidate can successfully complete the dissertation component of the DBA.

On completing the subject, candidates should:

• have a detailed and critical understanding of the field of research and the interrelationship of the topic areas within the field;
• be familiar with, and be able to thoroughly understand, analyse and evaluate a range of critical and controversial issues drawn from the field of research;
• be aware of, and familiar with, the key debates within the field of research.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this subject will, in part, be determined by the choice of both the field of research and the selection of topic areas within that field.

Candidates will be required to produce a literature review of up to 15,000 words to demonstrate mastery of the subject material.

Teaching and Support Strategies:

All candidates undertaking the subject will be provided with reading guides and distance education materials appropriate to the field of research being studied.