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PGST9.100 – Special Topic II

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Module code
PGST9.100
Module title
Special Topic II
Prescription
The aim of this course is to further develop students’ knowledge, skills and techniques related to research and problem solving, and to support them in applying these to address an existing or emerging problem or issue, in their discipline or industry.
Programmes
  • HB4037
  • HB4082
NZQA Level
Level 9
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
  • Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
Total learning hours
150
Resources required
Content
- identifying a problem or issue in a particular discipline or industry
- researching the problem or issue (from the literature and/or the field)
- identifying, analysing and evaluating potential solutions
- presenting a selected solution
- reporting findings in a scholarly manner
Learning Outcomes
LO1: Critically evaluate contemporary research related to an existing or emerging issue in their discipline or industry.
LO2: Synthesise and critically interpret research evidence to generate original, scholarly findings that respond to an existing or emerging problem within a discipline or industry.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
• regular supervisor-student interaction
• self-directed study/research supported by research supervision
• guided independent learning
Learning and Teaching Resource
- Supervisor
- Library including online resources