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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

313725 v.1 Marketing Honours Major

Introduction

This honours course provides a thorough understanding of the marketing decisions faced by today's managers and the relevant aspects that impinge on these decisions. The program is committed to developing outstanding candidates with potential to make substantial contributions to the marketing discipline. It also extends knowledge of particular aspects of electronic commerce and develops relevant research skills. By providing high calibre students with the opportunity to gain further knowledge in an area of specialisation, it allows for the possibility for direct entry into master and PhD programs. The program is structured to extend analytical and research skills with students required to complete advanced coursework units in an area of specialisation and submit a dissertation.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10849 v.3   Marketing Theory 400 3.0 25.0
313582 v.1   Introduction to Research Methods 401 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
313601 v.1   Honours Dissertation in Business 490 12.0 100.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
313598 v.1   Advanced Quantitative Methods for Research 402 3.0 25.0
313599 v.1   Advanced Qualitative Methods for Research 403 3.0 25.0
4824 v.5   Current Marketing Issues 494 3.0 25.0
4825 v.5   Strategic Business Planning 444 3.0 25.0