AF4T130 - Dissertation – Accounting and Finance 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AF4T130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation – Accounting and Finance | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Accounting and Finance | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Accounting and Finance | ||
| Module Leader: | Chibuzo Amadi, Jia Cao | ||
| Module Team: | Louise Miles, Jonathan Evans, Rebecca Bushell, Geraint Evans, Kristy Elias, Simon Mccarthy, Donald Amuah, Lucie Corcoran, Jared Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2018 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100105 - accounting | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module enables students to produce a substantial piece of research output on a topic of their choice relevant to either finance and investment or forensic audit and accounting.
Content Summary
Production of a Dissertation, under the supervision of the module team. Research Methods training will also be provided, which will include indicative content as follows:
Introduction to research output, selecting a topic, conducting a literature review. Choosing and implementing a suitable methodology, whether using primary or secondary data and conducting qualitative or quantitative analyses. How to write up the research output in a suitable format and how to defend the research. This content will be taught alongside students completing the dissertation so they immediately put the theory into practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Independent Study | 552 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 20 |
| Project Supervision | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Able to produce a substantial piece of research output by choosing a topic relevant to either finance and investment or forensic audit and accounting, reviewing the relevant literature, devising a research method, gathering and analysing data and writing up a dissertation. |
| LO2 | Able to orally present dissertation proposals and findings. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Presentations at the research proposal and research completion stages for the student to show knowledge in their dissertation research. 20 mins of presentations overall (indicative split: 10 mins proposal + 10 mins completion) plus up to 15 minutes overall for Q&A’s. | 20 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Produce a literature review, devise and justify a research method, gather and analyse data and write up a Dissertation. | 0 | 7000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | Choose a topic to research relevant to either finance and investment or forensic audit and accounting and write an initial research proposal. | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |