An investigation of a problem at a critical and analytical level, backed by appropriate applied and academic literature.
| Paper title | Research Project |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ACFI580 |
| Subject | Accounting |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 24 January 2024)
(On campus)
2nd Non standard period (10 July 2023 - 30 June 2024) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,327.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MAccFin.
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- Teaching staff
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- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental
literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Have a well-developed ability to plan and conduct an independent scientific/academic research project in Finance and related interdisciplinary fields of Economics and Business.
- Apply critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary approaches to the chosen discipline and research topic.
- Advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in Finance and related interdisciplinary fields of Economics and Business.
- Be able to apply critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary approaches to an in-depth analysis of the chosen business problem.
- A critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts and principles.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.
- Analyse data and develop solutions from business information provided to inform solutions.
- The ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
- Be able to communicate conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously.
- Gain experience in academic research.
