Business

BMA417

2012  BMA417  Data Analysis and Management

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Linked to BMA401 Research Methods in Management. Availability of this unit in Hobart and Launceston is subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BMA417 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Winter H On Campus Offering in H 04-JUN-2012 06-JUN-2012 08-JUN-2012 08-JUN-2012 Winter L On Campus Offering in L 04-JUN-2012 06-JUN-2012 08-JUN-2012 08-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit explores, practically, the management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Seminars and practical sessions explore the principles and practices of organising and analysing data using software support. The qualitative component explores computer-supported analysis using NVivo. Topics include data formatting, coding, developing and refining node (data category) systems, auditing analytical processes, developing research conclusions, and reporting research methods and results. The quantitative component explores computer supported analysis using SPSS.

Topics include creating and formatting data sets, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, developing research conclusions, and reporting research methods and results.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Continuous assessment and/or exam as approved by Head of School.

TEACHING PATTERN:

Delivery over a one-week teaching block.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Flexible scheduling - H,L
Some classes will be held outside normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

Entry to Management or Tourism Honours Program

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Winter) will be available from mid March 2012

STAFF: Dr M Woods

Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.

Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle, P Beauty Point. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Y Hong Kong.

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