Dissertation

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• integrate theoretical concepts developed throughout your undergraduate learning programme and managerial practice.
• identify, compare and evaluate appropriate research approaches and strategies;
• identify, collect and analyse appropriate data, both primary and secondary;
• conduct an extended investigation including generating primary data;
• critically evaluate the data collected in the context of existing studies;
• justify the selection of a chosen topic;
• critically evaluate the chosen research strategy, highlighting reliability, validity and limitations, and identify opportunities for further research;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the selected field of study in management;
• alternative research paradigms, research approaches, research strategies and research methods appropriate to chosen topic;
• current research related to chosen topic.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• communicate effectively using and justifying argument.

There is no set pattern of study; you proceed at your own pace with your personal supervisor. However, it is anticipated that the following topics will feature:

• Selecting and developing your topic;
• Research questions, aims and objectives;
• Research paradigms and consequent research strategies and methodologies;
• Identifying, collecting, evaluating and analysing secondary data;
• Identifying, collecting and analysing primary data;
• Linking research outcomes to current theory and practice;
• Effective communication documents.

Detailed guidance notes and learning materials are contained within the module handbook.

Teaching and learning methods

• Private study guided by the unit handbook
• Guided study and research activity as advised by personal supervisor
• Practical experience
• Personal reflection

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External