MKTG694-25A (C) Approved Start 2025

MCom Thesis

90 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of approved start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

MCom Thesis

A course where students complete a written dissertation based upon their research proposal developed in MGMT/MKTG620.

Relationship to Other Courses
This course is a core requirement for the 180 point MCom in either Management (MGMT694) or Marketing (MKTG694). This course provides the main research component for the degree, where students undertake an independent piece of academic research under the guidance of an academic staff member. Entry into this course is subject to the student achieving a B+ or higher grade in MGMT/MKTG620.

Learning Outcomes

The learning goals of this course are:
1. A graduate can demonstrate higher level in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary thought and developments within your specific research area.
2. A graduate can evaluate the implications of their own research findings for the wider body of relevant academic literature.
3. A graduate can plan and undertake independent academic research that shows a sound understanding of ethical practice.
4. A graduate can synthesise academic literature and communicate research findings, both orally and in written form, consistent with academics working in their chosen discipline.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department

Course Coordinator

Matt Scobie

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Research Thesis 100% Research Thesis


Holding of Copies of Assessment
For quality assurance purposes the School is required to hold on record a number of assignments/tests as examples of differing standards of work for up to five years.  All work will be held in an electronic form on a secure server and will be anonymised.   If you have any objections to the School holding your assignment/test for this purpose then email the course coordinator to ensure your work is not used.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $6,347.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Management, Marketing and Tourism .

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