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Postgraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module BUSI59945: Dissertation
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI59945: Dissertation
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 45 | Available in 2012/2013 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To provide students with the opportunity to conduct an in-depth investigation at an advanced level of an issue which is applicable and relevant to their degree subject (Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management or Human Resource Management). The positioning of the dissertation at the end of the programme is intended to promote integration of material covered in the core and optional modules.
Content
- The topic is chosen by the student and formally approved by the Board of Examiners. It should be one that is suitable for in-depth investigation, and relevant to their degree subject (Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management or Human Resource Management).
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of this module, student should:
- Have gained an in-depth and critical understanding of a relevant topic through the utilisation of appropriate techniques of research and analysis.
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of this module, student should:
- Have developed, to an advanced level, skills of research, analysis and scholarly expression in a chosen topic.
Key Skills
- Written Communication;
- Planning and Organising;
- Problem Solving and Analysis;
- Using Initiative;
- Numeracy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Self-discipline, time management and the ability to work autonomously.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Individual meetings will be held with the appointed supervisor. This is considered appropriate, as the dissertation module is underpinned by the core module 'Research Methods'. One-to-one meetings enable monitoring of progress towards achieving the learning outcomes.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 | 1 hour | 1 | ||
| Individual Supervision | 3 | 1 hour | 3 | ||
| Research, preparation & writing | 446 | ||||
| Total | 450 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% | Dissertation | 12,000 words (maximum) | 100% |
Formative Assessment
The supervisor will provide feedback on one chapter.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.