BS4T01 - Dissertation 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS4T01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Gabor Horvath | ||
| Module Team: | Hai Nguyen, Adeyemi Aromolaran, Zulfia Abawe, Gwyn Mapp, Andrew Thompson, Catherine Mccluskey, Gail Evans, Filippos Proedrou, Bharati Rathore, Manisha Kumar, Adam Poole, Shirley Law, Tiansheng Yang, Thelma Fforde-Escobar, Christine Esposito, Louise Hung, Michael Parsons | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The Dissertation is a significant piece of student-directed learning, based on a detailed investigation into a business-related phenomenon. The dissertation requires students to demonstrate the following:
·Originality.
·A clear definition of the issue under investigation and a clear statement of
the aims of the study.
·An understanding and use of appropriate research methodology indicating skills
in data collection and analysis.
· If appropriate, an analysis of existing practice within the organisation(s)
in terms of the theoretical framework established for the study and in terms of
comparative practice.
· The extent to which all of the above result in a set of conclusions which are
consistent with the research. The setting out of clear recommendations for
action, adoption or otherwise.
Content Summary
In relation to the focus of the (dissertation) study, work submitted by candidates demonstrates their ability to reflect upon and review critically their experience and the work of others. Concepts and issues are analysed and evaluated and the submitted work shows an ability to select and order evidence and arguments. Discussion is placed within a clearly defined conceptual framework. The work is well presented and is fluent, readable and scholarly in style. In the dissertation, there is a clear explanation of the chosen methodology, satisfactory application of chosen methods and identification of potential weaknesses in the research design. Work
of outstanding quality is characterised by evidence of a new synthesis which emerges through the critical analysis of the candidate's own educational experience and the work of others. As a result, the work submitted shows originality and insight.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Project supervision | 9 |
| Independent Study | 435 |
| Directed Study | 150 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Upon completion of the Dissertation module students should be able to demonstrate their analytical skills, based on a thorough and systematic approach to the handling of primary and secondary data |
| LO2 | The ability to evaluate, appraise and critique new ideas, models and concepts, and to identify any biases and assumptions inherent in these |
| LO3 | The skills of unravelling complex ideas and problems, interpreting and synthesising these effectively |
| LO4 | The development of personal initiative, attitudes of responsibility, and systematic approaches to problem solving and project management |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Dissertation | Full scale academic research project. | 0 | 18000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Dissertation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |