Curriculum Information

Students will be taught how to properly structure their dissertation report. Additionally, the module shall also cover an overview of the philosophical perspective associated with organisation studies, as well as the data collection and analytical techniques associated with classic empirical analysis. Students will be taught both quantitative and qualitative methods. Qualitative methods will focus on coding techniques to generate a thematic output (discourse analysis, thematic analysis). Quantitative methods will focus on univariate, multivariate, correlation and regression techniques .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 within the field of engineering management. 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.