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A research dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words.
The aim of the research dissertation is for students to gain experience in undertaking economic research. This experience includes: planning a significant research project; bringing relevant economic theory and/or data and/or quantitative techniques to bear on a carefully specified problem; working largely independently (with a supervisor); and presenting the results of the research in a clear and well-organised fashion, both in seminars and the dissertation itself.
| Paper title | Research Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ECON580 |
| Subject | Economics |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (1 March 2021 - 22 February 2022), 2nd Non standard period (12 July 2021 - 8 July 2022), 3rd Non standard period (15 November 2021 - 22 February 2022), First Semester, Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,340.50 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $15,528.00 |
- Prerequisite
- ECON 375 and ECON 377
- Restriction
- ECON 480, ECON 490, ECON 492
- Limited to
- MEcon
- 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 design and undertake supervised academic research and apply higher order problem-solving skills
- Have developed a depth of knowledge in a specific field of research
- Have the ability to think logically, analytically and critically, particularly with respect to the academic literature
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodologies
- Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues and have the ability to deal with these issues appropriately in the course of research
- Have a high standard of written communication skills
