Dissertation for MRes Mgt
| Module title | Dissertation for MRes Mgt |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM355 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 60 |
| Module staff | Dr Janet Geipel (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 2 |
|---|
Module description
The module aims to enable you to conduct an in-depth enquiry into a relevant and approved area of study in the field of business administration. The module aims to provide you with a context in which to apply and synthesise the knowledge and skills that have been developed through the taught modules.
Module aims - intentions of the module
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. Read widely in the chosen area of study, and to master a relevant literature
- 2. Design, set up, plan and write up a piece of business research
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Use independent study skills including the use of the library, relevant databases
- 4. Manage and document regular meetings and updates with supervisors
- 5. Present literatures, research design and findings in an appropriate academic format
- 6. Develop argument development, justification and presentation
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Identify strategic options
- 8. Evaluate the success and limitations of different strategies
- 9. Manage time, resources and the time of supervisors
- 10. Take responsibility for the direction and management of a research project through sustained attainment
- 11. Be able to write professional documents and disseminate research findings
- 12. Be able to respond effectively to critique and review
Syllabus plan
Dissertation seminar;
Meetings with supervisor.
Presentation of research findings at departmental forum
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 592 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Contact hours | 5 | Supervision |
| 3 | Dissertation seminar |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Outline | 1500 words | 1-12 | Verbal Feedback |
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 | 20,000 words |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Re-submission of Dissertation | 1-12 |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
As appropriate for dissertation topic in agreement with Supervisor.
| Credit value | 60 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 30 |
| 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 |
