MBIT DISSERTATION

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
96	75010 	S12 	X 	MBIT DISSERTATION         	4.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Recommended References
• Student Workload

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

The dissertation for the Master of Business Information Technology comprises the
writing  of  a  dissertation (maximum of 20,000 words) which may  incorporate  a
substantial  employment-oriented project.  Students examine a professional  area
of  interest relating to information technology and are assisted by one or  more
supervisors with appropriate background.  Each candidate for the dissertation is
required  to  submit  a  proposal for approval  and  endorsement  prior  to  the
commencement of the dissertation.  Topics are usually drawn from the candidate's
experience and interest.

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Existing dissertations/theses in USQ and other libraries may be consulted.

Lester, J D, 'Writing Research Papers - A Complete Guide', Scott Foresman and
Company, Glenview, Illinois, 1988.

Lewins, F, 1988, 'Writing a Thesis', 2nd edn, Australian National University,
Canberra.

Dutch, R A, 'Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases', Penguin,
Harmondsworth, 1966.

'The Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers of Australian Government
Publications', Australian Government Printers.

Davis D & Cosenza, R M, 1988, 'Business Research for Decision Making', 2nd edn,
PWS-Kent, Boston.

Emory, C W, 1985, 'Business Research Methods', 3rd edn, Irwin, Homewood.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Directed Study                                	680