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    Overview

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

    This paper is designed in conjunction with the Master of Business Data Science and allows the student to independently develop and extend their skills in Data Science and Data Analytics. Each student will be supervised by an academic and may develop a research topic with an external business.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Project
    Subject Information Science
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (26 February 2024 - 14 February 2025) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (26 February 2024 - 14 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (Distance learning)
    3rd Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,896.71
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MBusDataSc
    Contact

    jeremiah.deng@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Jeremiah Deng

    Paper Structure

    The paper runs from the beginning of first semester, with the final thesis submission in mid-February of the next calendar year. The course will provide an introduction to writing a thesis, present a range of possible research topics, and support the students throughout the year to complete a solid technical and academic research project.

    Textbooks

    There is no set textbook; however a number of texts and articles used as references will be made available via the course portal.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    During this paper, students will:
    1. Plan and conduct an independent research project that will be relevant to the chosen academic discipline (research)
    2. Apply critical thinking skills and (potentially) interdisciplinary approaches to the chosen discipline and research topic (critical thinking)
    3. Demonstrate the ability to work independently (self-motivation)
    4. Be able to write a research report with a high level of communication skills (verbal and written) (critical thinking, communication)

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (26 February 2024 - 14 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (26 February 2024 - 14 February 2025)

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 10:00-10:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
    AND
    B1 Thursday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42

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

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    3rd Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

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