Preparation of a thesis proposal/preliminary thesis research. Normally taken by students in the papers year for a Master's degree by papers and thesis.
This paper involves the preparation of a detailed research proposal - expected to be up to 4,000 words long - suitable for a master's thesis. This involves selecting a carefully specified problem, critically reviewing the existing literature pertaining to that problem, identifying a significant gap in that literature and planning a research project that should be capable of adequately addressing that gap. Students will work independently under the guidance of a supervisor.
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ECON485 |
| Subject | Economics |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus) Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,163.90 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- ECON 375
- Restriction
- ECON 480, ECON 490, ECON 492, ECON 495
- Limited to
- MA, MBus, MCom, MSc
- Contact
- economics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- A supervisor will be assigned based on the approved topic.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical
thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should:
- Be able to prepare a detailed research proposal that could form the basis for a master's thesis
- Have developed a depth of knowledge in a specific field of research
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodologies
- Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues
- Have a high standard of written communication skills
