Module FINN46960: Dissertation in Management and Finance

Department: Finance

FINN46960: Dissertation in Management and Finance

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• FINNNEW Quantitative Methods

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• The modules aims to enable students to conduct an advanced, in-depth investigation into an issue relevant to their degree, underpinned by theoretical frameworks and typically involving empirical research.

Content

• The dissertation and supervision process
• Planning a research project and ethical issues
• Finding and critically reviewing relevant literature
• Library resources and relevant databases
• General tips on good academic writing and honest practices

Learning Outcomes

• A critical understanding of a relevant topic through the utilisation of appropriate techniques of research and analysis.

• To be able to effectively organise, structure and manage a research project at an advanced level, including undertaking critical appraisal of relevant literature, and apply critical judgement and discrimination;
• To have developed the ability to operate independently on a research topic and exercise appropriate judgement in the selection of material;
• To have further developed the skills of inquiry, bibliographic search, data collection, measurement and analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results;
• To have developed advanced skills of research, analysis and scholarly expression in a chosen topic.

• Written communication
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Showing 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

• Workshops will be used to cover general aspects of the dissertation process, including ethics. Students work independently on their research, analysis and writing up, under the guidance of a supervisor. Normally the student will meet their supervisor on no more than three occasions.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

There is no formal formative feedback on the dissertation, although students can discuss their research proposal in the supervisory meetings, and receive detailed feedback on one draft chapter/section of their dissertation.

■ 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