Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

MAN7100 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree where the
candidate is expected to carry out independent research involving
a comprehensive study of a scope and size that could not normally
be completed in the equivalent of one and one-half year's full time
study. The purpose of the degree is to train students in the use of
research methodology and techniques and in a critical evaluation
appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their candidature
the student should be capable of conceiving, designing,
implementing and evaluating a research based study that is
equivalent to a standard that is internationally recognised in the
relevant discipline or disciplines. The thesis should also be
consistent with the requirements outlined in Edith Cowan
University's Doctoral and Masters by Research Handbook.
MAN7101 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree where the
candidate is expected to carry out independent research involving
a comprehensive study of a scope and size that could not normally
be completed in the equivalent of one and one-half year’s full
time study. The purpose of the degree is to train students in the
use of research methodology and techniques and in a critical
evaluation appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their
candidature the student should be capable of conceiving,
designing, implementing and evaluating a research based study
that is equivalent to a standard that is internationally recognised in
the relevant discipline or disciplines. The thesis should also be
consistent with the requirements outlined in Edith Cowan
University’s Doctoral and Masters by Research Handbook.
MAN7200 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree where the
candidate is expected to carry out independent research involving
a comprehensive study of a scope and size that could not normally
be completed in the equivalent of one and one-half year’s full
time study. The purpose of the degree is to train students in the
use of research methodology and techniques and in a critical
evaluation appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their
candidature the student should be capable of conceiving,
designing, implementing and evaluating a research based study
that is equivalent to a standard that is internationally recognised in
the relevant discipline or disciplines. The thesis should also be
consistent with the requirements outlined in Edith Cowan
University’s Doctoral and Masters by Research Handbook.
MAN7314 15 Credit Points
Dissertation Preparation VII
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisites :
MAN7111 Advanced Seminar in Management VII
MAN7112 Knowledge Management and the Learning
Organisation VII
MAN7113 Globalisation of Management VII
MAN7211 Managing Complexity and Uncertainty VII
This unit is designed to help students prepare a research proposal
and DBA dissertation.
MAP5101 15 Credit Points
Research Methods in the Arts
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit will introduce students to research, the research tools
and the methods used in contemporary and traditional research in
the arts.
MAP5102 15 Credit Points
Research Preparation 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students will be expected to undertake additional study in their
area of specialisation to support their program of study and
prepare them for advanced research and exploration in their
chosen field.
MAP5103 30 Credit Points
Masters Thesis: Arts Research Project 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students will design, direct or produce a major arts project,
culminating in a performance, installation or exhibition. This unit
provides students with the opportunity to develop a multi-arts
theme in a contemporary arts environment, in collaboration with
other students from other arts disciplines. Students will be asked
to research, devise and produce new works of art or approaches to
arts practice. It is expected that this activity will be a
contemporary expression of traditional arts practice and could
frequently be an exploratory work spanning and integrating art
forms. Students will combine the analytical, creative and technical
experiences developed throughout the course. Major project work
will be evaluated by a panel of staff and consultants.
MAP5104 30 Credit Points
Masters Thesis: Research Context 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students will be expected to research the theories which underpin
contemporary practices, performances and exhibitions of modern
art and, through this, to cultivate a theoretical context for their arts
project. Students will be required to elaborate and legitimise their
contemporary arts programme through a model of practical and
theoretical enquiry appropriate to successful practice within their
chosen area. Students will provide an appropriate record of their
research through a comprehensive and analytical thesis based on
their creative project and the development of their artistic ideas
and processes.
MAP5105 15 Credit Points
Arts Issues
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
An exploration of the theories which underpin contemporary
practices, performances and exhibitions of modern art. Students
will analyse and debate a broad range of issues associated with
contemporary and traditional arts, including topics such as the
new arts, significance of arts in society, the life and health of an
artist, quality in the arts, inter-cultural development, cultural
integrity in the arts and multi-cultural arts.
MAP5111 15 Credit Points
Creative Arts Research
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit will introduce students to research, its tools and methods
and to some of the fundamental philosophical ideas of creative
arts’ practices and theory. The students will be guided through
investigations into the alternative forms of knowledge
fundamental to the various disciplines of the creative arts.
MAP6102 20 Credit Points
Research Seminar
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The unit provides an opportunity for students to collectively
discuss, analyse and synthesise their learning, and to engage in the
development of new themes emerging out of the group processes.
Students will, through discussion of appropriate research and
research issues, develop their ideas and means of expression to
provide a more informed research context for their activity.
MAP6202 20 Credit Points
Research Preparation 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
MAP5102 Research Preparation 1
Students will be expected to undertake additional study in their
area of specialisation to support their program of advanced
research and exploration in their chosen field. Individual findings
will be shared in seminar exchanges.
266 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008