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    Overview

    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.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Dissertation
    Subject Economics
    EFTS 0.5000
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (23 February 2024 - 20 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (On campus)
    3rd Non standard period (9 November 2024 - 20 February 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,588.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    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

    1. Be able to design and undertake supervised academic research and apply higher order problem-solving skills
    2. Have developed a depth of knowledge in a specific field of research
    3. Have the ability to think logically, analytically and critically, particularly with respect to the academic literature
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodologies
    5. Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues and have the ability to deal with these issues appropriately in the course of research
    6. Have a high standard of written communication skills

    Timetable

    Semester 1

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

    Semester 2

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

    1st Non standard period (23 February 2024 - 20 February 2025)

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

    2nd Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

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

    3rd Non standard period (9 November 2024 - 20 February 2025)

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