Unit Overview

Description

This individual case study project in minerals and energy comprises a suitable research task equivalent to one Master of Business Administration unit, undertaken specifically for this purpose under the guidance of an assigned supervisor. The research normally follows a proposed case study topic agreed in collaboration with the supervisor and approved by the MBA Coordinator. It is then documented in a research report, not exceeding 10,000 words.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationModeFirst year of offer
Not available in 2026OnlineOnline only
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) develop and refine research skills in a way that will assist the undertaking of business related research projects; (2) develop practical analytical skills to address a specific business or industry issue; and (3) develop skills in summarising key issues and the presentation of recommendations.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) report – executive summary & introduction; (2) report – case study analysis; and (3) report – conclusions, recommendations, areas for further research. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Allan Trench
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
4252Z Master of Business Administration - Minerals and Energy
Contact hours
The unit is designed for asynchronous learning. Attendance at online synchronous sessions is optional, and all sessions are recorded.
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.

Face to face

Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.

Online flexible

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online timetabled

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online Restricted

Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.

NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.

External

No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.

Off-campus

Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.

Multi-mode

Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.