Advanced Business Research, Major (0361)
- Effective from: Quarter 3, 2025
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0361
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Master of Business Administration, Advanced Business Research major, is designed to provide advanced research training for aspiring, emerging, and established business professionals. It recognises the importance of sophisticated research and analytical skills and knowledge for business managers, leaders, and consultants, irrespective of their career level. Complex challenges in the rapidly changing contemporary business environment require research-based innovative responses and evidence-based decision-making. Students of the Advanced Business Research major will be introduced to research principles, advanced business research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, and practices and undertake a business research project from a choice of topics in consultation with an experienced supervisor. They will also have the opportunity to engage with the vibrant business research community in the school.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City - Macquarie Street | Internal | Assoc. Prof. Dilupa Nakandala |
Major Structure
Students must successfully complete 60 credit points as listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Knowledge Subjects | ||
| BUSM 7120 | Foundations of Business Research | 10 |
| BUSM 7121 | Research Methods in Business I | 10 |
| BUSM 7122 | Research Methods in Business II | 10 |
| BUSM 7123 | Business Research and Practice | 10 |
| Capstone Subjects | ||
| BUSM 7124 | Applied Business Research Project I | 10 |
| BUSM 7125 | Applied Business Research Project II | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |