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    Overview

    An investigation of a problem at a critical and analytical level, backed by appropriate applied and academic literature.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Project
    Subject Accounting
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,392.09
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MAccFin.
    Contact

    accountancyfinance@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Various

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes
    1. Have a well-developed ability to plan and conduct an independent scientific/academic research project in Finance and related interdisciplinary fields of Economics and Business
    2. Apply critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary approaches to the chosen discipline and research topic
    3. Advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in Finance and related interdisciplinary fields of Economics and Business
    4. Be able to apply critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary approaches to an in-depth analysis of the chosen business problem
    5. A critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts and principles
    6. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner
    7. Analyse data and develop solutions from business information provided to inform solutions
    8. The ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements
    9. Be able to communicate conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously
    10. Gain experience in academic research

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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