Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2018-2019 (archived)
Module BUSI47W60: DISSERTATION (EXEC MA)
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI47W60: DISSERTATION (EXEC MA)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 60 | Availability | Available in 2018/19 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | N1N107 |
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| Tied to | N6K207 |
| Tied to | N2K507 |
| Tied to | N5K507 |
| Tied to | N5K407 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To provide students with the opportunity to analyse a practical, relevant management issue in some depth, demonstrating a critical understanding of the relevant theory and its applications.
- The dissertation should be theoretically underpinned and should normally involve undertaking empirical research, but may be a critical essay that draws upon academic literature.
Content
- Students select a topic for their dissertation, which is approved by the Board of Examiners. The topic should involve the analysis of a relevant management issue in some depth, demonstrating a critical understanding of the relevant theory and its applications.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- To have developed a critical understanding of a relevant management issue and the most appropriate techniques of analysis.
Subject-specific Skills:
- To have developed advanced skills of research, critical analysis and scholarly expression in a chosen management topic.
Key Skills:
- To have developed advanced skills of research, critical analysis and scholarly expression.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Each student is allocated a supervisor to provide support throughout the dissertation phase, assisting with any queries and providing advice where appropriate. Supervision is normally provided at a distance and may be conducted by email, telephone, post or fax.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 6 | ||||
| Research, Preparation and Writing | 594 | ||||
| Total | 600 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Dissertation | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Dissertation | 15,000 words (maximum) | 100% | Same |
Formative Assessment:
Students receive feedback on a draft chapter.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University