Dissertation (Marketing)
| Module title | Dissertation (Marketing) |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM250 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Lindsay Stringfellow (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 7 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 64 |
|---|
Module description
Summary:
The dissertation, 8,000-10,000 words in length, allows you to pursue a programme of independent research on a topic of your choice, approved by the Programme Director. You will further develop your skills in formulating appropriate research questions, developing a research agenda, planning and conducting a research programme, analysing and evaluating materials and data generated, and communicating the findings by a fixed deadline.
Additional Information:
Employability
Your dissertation will be an important talking point when you are pursuing employment opportunities, so you will be encouraged to research an area of interest. This module will equip you with critical and analytical writing skills, time management skills, as well as the ability to design and carry out an empirical research project using quantitative and qualitative data.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The dissertation invites the student to pursue a programme of independent research of his/her determination but approved by the Programme Director.
The aims of the dissertation are:
• To allow the student to pursue a programme of independent research on a topic of his/her choosing.
• To nurture further his/her skills in formulating appropriate research questions, developing a research agenda, planning and conducting a research programme, analysing and evaluating materials and data generated, and communicating the findings by a fixed deadline.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a full comprehension of the complexity, lacunae and contradictions associated with a specialized study of marketing
- 2. Confidently apply in writings deep understanding of concepts and theories from the taught part of the programme to a particular research problem
- 3. Draw valid conclusions based on an ability to synthesize and prioritize relevant data from methods and techniques appropriate to the research problem
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Able independently to conduct an entire programme of research from definition through specialized study of marketing
- 5. Form constructive dialogues with research partners (peers, mentors and skilled professionals)
- 6. Construct a clearly structured, well-written and appropriately illustrated major document by a fixed deadline
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Work as an independent research worker to collect, analyse and prioritise data and evidence from several sources to solve clearly-defined research questions
- 8. Develop problem-solving skills in a highly specialized manner based on the ability to adapt to the often complex, unpredictable and particular demands of the research process
- 9. Reflect on the research process and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the approach adopted
Syllabus plan
Spring Term: One seminar introducing the requirements and scope of the dissertation (short reference handbook to be provided). Dissertation proposal form to be issued and returned prior to,
Summer Term: Tutorial to discuss and ratify/invite revision of the outline proposal, and to offer specific advice on research topic; further tutorials (min. 2) giving further specific advice on research topic and checking progress.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 295 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Contact hours | 5 | Supervision |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100 | 8000-10000 words |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Thematic reading:
Varies according to the individual research topic
Research process reading:
Moisander, Johanna and Anu Valtonen (2006), Qualitative Marketing Research, London: Sage.
Bryman, Allan and Emma Bell (2003), Business Research Methods, New York: Oxford.
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 17/07/2014 |
| Last revision date | 17/07/2014 |