WINE 7777BEX - Wine Business Research Project - Part B

External - Trimester 3 - 2015

Part B of the capstone course draws upon the core and chosen elective curriculum to culminate in a robust original research project based upon an actual wine brand with results integrated into a 5 year business plan or a minor thesis exploring an identified theoretic area worthy of exploration. Skills developed include high level strategic planning and the ability to plan and execute original research. Hence, the course integrates all of the interfacing elements between wine, business and marketing management as these relate to the 'real-world' side of the wine industry of today.

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Course Details

Course Code	WINE 7777BEX
Course	Wine Business Research Project - Part B
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Business School
Term	Trimester 3
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	External
Units	6
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y

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Course Timetable

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Course Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this major project is to provide students with the opportunity and skill set to undertake an independent piece of original wine business problem based research. During this process (and usually working from a research proposal developed in Business Research Methods) students plan, manage the research process aimed at addressing a clearly and appropriately elucidated wine business problem. From there, they will undertake data collection (or source valid and applicable data), analyse the data, report on their findings and make useful and sensible business and action based recommendations (which may include further research if the study is largely exploratory).

The course culminates in the production of a thorough research report which can provided to an industry partner (if one has been involved in the research project) or findings may even be shared with industry stakeholders via industry publications or similar. Whilst how the report findings are disseminated are not critical to the student learning outcomes, the project is oriented towards this possibility.

By the end of this course students should be able to accomplish the following Learning Outcomes (LO):

1. Communicate and work effectively with academic and/or industry partners respective to the area under investigation.
2. Create appropriate business research study design, methodologies (data collection) and data analysis methods to satisfy project objectives.
3. Successfully plan, conduct and control the subsequent research project
4. Analyse data, interpret and present the results via a complete business research report specific to the stated research questions and objectives.
5. Communicate the implications of results to industry and academic stakeholders in the project effectively and professionally.
6. Apply relevant ethical frameworks.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	2,3,4,5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3,4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,3, 4
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1,5
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	3,4
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	All
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1, 5, 6
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	All

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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