Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2006, 2005
Only available to students with approval of Head of School. Offered on trimester system. Encourages advanced students to focus their studies on a specific aspect of a major project in entrepreneurship. Students are assigned a supervisor and the topic is selected in consultation with the supervisor and generally reflects the student's research interests. The project requires a 10,000 word assignment and may require a presentation.
| Objectives | The course is designed to develop research and communication skills while furthering knowledge in a particular aspect of the field. | ||||
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| Content | Topics chosen must meet two criteria: 1. A stated issue in the stated discipline must be clearly identifiable, it may be theoretical or applied 2. The problem must be placed in an appropriate body of knowledge or theoretical framework 3. Students will meet regularly with their supervisor until the completion of the project proposal. They will then work by themselves until the project is ready to be written up. After a final meeting with the supervisor their 10,000 word report will be written up. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Not Applicable | ||||
| Transition | Not Applicable | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | A minimum of 40 credit points in the Master of Entrepreneurship with a GPA of 6.00 or other demonstrated capacity to undertake project work in entrepreneurship and approval from the Head of the Newcastle Graduate School of Business. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Student Projects | ||||
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| Contact Hours | Student Projects: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |