GSBS6387
20 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is designed for students with an interest in health economics, management and policy research. Students combine and synthesise their learning from Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy courses to prepare a research thesis. The research thesis is based on a contemporary research topic grounded in the literature and implemented through an appropriate research design incorporating effective research methods within the required time period. Students may also be required to develop an ethics application based on their proposal and gain an understanding of the skills required to manage their research and work with supervisors and potentially with healthcare sector stakeholders.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Develop and articulate a research problem
2. Link the research problem to an appropriate body of literature, identifying specific question(s) to be addressed
3. Select and execute an appropriate research design
4. Conduct research analysis and synthesise findings
5. Prepare thesis or article corresponding to outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4
Content
The topics in this course include (but is not limited to) the following modules:
- Purpose and function of the research proposal
- Identifying and defending a research contribution
- Development of a research plan
- Research project management
- Writing a research contribution
Assumed knowledge
Successful completion of 60 units of Master of Health Economics, Management & Policy courses including GSBS6380 Health Economics and Finance and PACC6008 Business Decision Making.
Assessment items
Literature Review: Definition of Research Problem and Literature Review
Written Assignment: Research Design
Thesis: Thesis or article in collaboration with supervisor
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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