Where do I start?

A minimum of 18 papers (including the compulsory papers) must be completed before students can begin their 499/599 Report of an Investigation (although a 499/599 proposal may be submitted at the beginning of the B Semester of the third year, in anticipation of completing the required number of papers).

o  Important Dates

You can start your 499/599 Report of an Investigation at any time between January and November but should be aware of individual Departments limitations on this arrangement. You are allowed six months, from the start date, in which to complete your 499/599 Report of an Investigation. If you are looking to start your 499/599 Report of an Investigation over summer, you should begin the process of seeking a sponsor/project well ahead of time, and no later than the mid-year teaching recess.

It is recommended that you consult with a Student Advisor in the Management Student Centre
well before the intended start date as there are deadline dates that must 
be met.  StudyLink loans and allowance entitlements may be affected by 
start and finish dates of a Report of an Investigation.  

Early consultation with StudyLink is recommended.

  o Timeline for investigations

Time	Activity
Up to six months before commencement	Student seeks sponsor and enrols in course.
0 – 3 months before commencement	Discussion of possible topic with sponsor/Department Coordinator, and eligibility to enrol with Management Student Centre.
0 - 2 month before commencement	Student submits Application Form to the Main Reception, Management Student Centre. Application accepted, Supervisor allocated, Learning agreement signed.
Commencement	Project begins when learning agreement signed.
Within 6 weeks of commencement	Detailed project proposal submitted to supervisor and accepted. Progress contact with supervisor every one to two weeks.
Within 20 weeks of commencement	2 copies of Final draft of INVESTIGATION submitted direct to supervisor.
Within 26 weeks of commencement	Two copies of Final INVESTIGATION and one disk copy submitted to the Main Reception, Management Student Centre. One copy of Final INVESTIGATION submitted directly to sponsor by student, after approval from the supervisor.

o  Graduation

If you are intending to complete your 499/599 Report of an Investigation to meet graduation deadlines you should make this clear at the outset. Early consultation with a Student Advisor in the Management Student Centre is strongly recommended. It is also very important to make early contact with your Department Coordinator regarding the availability of supervision. Academic staff are encouraged to take leave during the January/February period so the number of supervisors available is limited.