MBR519 - Accounting Research Approaches

Credit Points: 20

Workload: 60 contact hours

Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: N/A

Aims & Objectives

This unit explores the application of advanced analytical techniques to analyse accounting research data and to synthesise information. The unit will help students to understand the purpose of accounting research, define an accounting research problem and review and critique extant research. This unit also considers how an accounting research literature review is prepared and the structure of typical accounting research papers.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the process of research in the accounting context.
  2. Critique and interpret published accounting research.
  3. Analyse methodologies and choose an appropriate methodology for an identified research problem.
  4. Synthesise accounting research literature and papers structures for publication and presentation.

Assessment

Textbook and Reference Materials

Saunders, M., Lewis, P., and Thornhill, A., (2019). Research Methods for Business Students (8th Ed.). Harlow, UK, Pearson Education.

Graduate Attributes

MIT is committed to ensure the course is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the industry.
The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this unit are as follows:

Ability to communicate Independent and Lifelong Learning Ethics Analytical and Problem Solving Cultural and Global Awareness Team work Specialist knowledge of a field of study

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The attribute is covered by theory and practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students always play an active role, e.g. workshops, lab submissions, assignments, demonstrations, tests, examinations.
The attribute is covered by theory or practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students mostly play an active role, e.g. discussions, reading, intepreting documents, tests, examinations.
The attribute is discussed in theory or practice; it is addressed by assessed activities in which the students may play an active role, e.g. lectures and discussions, reading, interpretation, workshops, presentations.
The attribute is presented as a side issue in theory or practice; it is not specifically assessed, but it is addressed by activities such as lectures or tutorials.
The attribute is not considered, there is no theory or practice or activities associated with this attribute.