Overview
A research-based investigation of a business (as broadly defined) problem (real or simulated).
Under the guidance of a supervisor, students will design and undertake a research-based independent investigation of a business (as broadly defined) problem (real or simulated) to develop an applied report of relevance to all potential stakeholders. Research can take on a variety of forms, as appropriate to the specific nature of the project and subject specialisation. You will gain hands-on experience with methodologies tailored to your field, develop critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful contribution to your discipline.
About this paper
| Paper title | Applied Project |
|---|---|
| Subject | Business Studies |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (10 November 2025 - 20 February 2026)
(On campus)
2nd Non standard period (10 November 2025 - 5 June 2026) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (24 February 2025 - 6 June 2025) (On campus) 5th Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 24 October 2025) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,142.02 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- BSNS 590
- Notes
- Note(s): (i) Any distance occurrences of this paper are only available to students enrolled in the MSusBus. (ii) A student must have passed the other compulsory papers for their subject of study, as specified in the MBus schedule, prior to enrolling in this paper.
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper via distance require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
This paper is utilised across a range of Masters within the Business School. The contact details of the subject/Masters coordinator for each one that utilises the BSNS580 are provided below:
MBus subjects:
Accounting and Finance – Associate Professor Helen Roberts: helen.roberts@otago.ac.nz
Economics – Dr Peter Gibbard: peter.gibbard@otago.ac.nz
Finance – Associate Professor Helen Roberts: helen.roberts@otago.ac.nz
Philosophy, Politics and Economics – Associate Professor Trent Smith: trent.smith@otago.ac.nz
Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Associate Professor Kirsten Robertson: kirsten.robertson@otago.ac.nz
International Business – Dr Dana Ott: dana.ott@otago.ac.nz
Marketing – Dr Mathew Parackal: mathew.parackal@otago.ac.nz
Tourism – Professor Hazel Tucker: hazel.tucker@otago.ac.nz
Leadership and Management – Professor Richard Greatbanks: richard.greatbanks@otago.ac.nz
MSusBus – Dr Joe Cooper: joe.cooper@otago.ac.nz- Teaching staff
Accounting and Finance – Associate Professor Helen Roberts: helen.roberts@otago.ac.nz
Economics – Dr Peter Gibbard: peter.gibbard@otago.ac.nz
Finance – Associate Professor Helen Roberts: helen.roberts@otago.ac.nz
Philosophy, Politics and Economics – Associate Professor Trent Smith: trent.smith@otago.ac.nz
Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Associate Professor Kirsten Robertson: kirsten.robertson@otago.ac.nz
International Business – Dr Dana Ott: dana.ott@otago.ac.nz
Marketing – Dr Mathew Parackal: mathew.parackal@otago.ac.nz
Tourism – Professor Hazel Tucker: hazel.tucker@otago.ac.nz
Leadership and Management – Professor Richard Greatbanks: richard.greatbanks@otago.ac.nz
MSusBus – Dr Joe Cooper: joe.cooper@otago.ac.nz- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Plan and conduct an independent applied project that will be relevant and useful to the chosen business context
- Apply critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary approaches to an in-depth analysis of the chosen business problem
- Problem-solve in a multicultural global business environment
- Recognise, assess and deal with ethical issues associated with research
- Independently produce a critical report