Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
- Construct a significant research topic based on finance industry issues.
- Review the academic literature and existing theory relevant to a chosen finance-related research topic and communicate significant findings.
- Evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Develop research methodology and design in order to investigate finance-related research questions.
- Critically analyse the major ethical issues and limitations involved in applied research.
- Develop, present and justify a research proposal as a basis for a finance-related research project.
Topics covered
- Introduction to research
- Literature review
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Surveys and questionnaires
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Research Proposal
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Please contact Kaplan Professional’s CPD Support team on 1300 527 526 or pdmail@kaplan.edu.au.
Kaplan Professional has assessed this subject. Click here for the following CPD hours applicable from 1 January 2019 on successful completion of this course. For subjects or courses completed prior to this date, please contact Kaplan Professional’s CPD Support team on 1300 527 526 or pdmail@kaplan.edu.au.
Duration
The duration of this subject is one study period (12 weeks).
