BS4D06 - Dissertation 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS4D06 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Christine Esposito | ||
| Module Team: | Kevin Ellis-Brush, Bharati Rathore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
1. Prepare students to clearly explain what the research is about and what it aims to discover
2. Enhance their skills in learning and using the correct methods for conducting research, including effective information gathering and analysis.
3. Enable them to examine current organizational methods, understand the rationale behind them, and benchmark against best practices in business management.
4. Ensure that all their work leads to findings that are in line with the research goals and provide new insights into business management.
Content Summary
The Dissertation Module is an integral component of the MBA offered by the Faculty of Business & Creative Industries within the Business School. It has been meticulously designed to immerse students in the practical and strategic complexities of business management through a rigorous, research-oriented academic exercise. Throughout this module, students will:
· Identify and articulate pertinent research questions that address real-world management challenges, aligning their investigations with current trends and emerging issues within the field.
· Engage in comprehensive research, relying on various data collection methods, analytics tools, and research methodologies to critically assess and respond to these questions with well-supported evidence and arguments.
· Develop a sophisticated understanding of business and management theories pertaining to the business sector, apply these theories to real-life scenarios, and practically assess their efficacy.
· Craft and present a research project over the duration of the module, culminating in a substantial dissertation that showcases rigorous analysis, synthesis of information, and better understanding.
Through the supported development of this work, the module aims to nurture future leaders capable of driving innovation and advancing the business management field.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminars | 20 |
| Project Supervision | 10 |
| Independent Study | 350 |
| Formative Assessment - scheduled | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop comprehensive research that demonstrates a deep Understanding and critical evaluation of business & management theories. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and visually present well-founded solutions derived from research and learning activities. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | The research proposal serves as an initial formative assessment, where students must outline a clear and concise plan for their dissertation project. The proposal must succinctly establish the research questions, aims, and proposed methodology, demonstrating preliminary depth of understanding and critical thinking. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Students are expected to conduct original research, provide a comprehensive analysis, and synthesize information drawn from their studies into a scholastically rigorous document. | 0 | 13000 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |