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BUSI40N45: DISSERTATION (PT MA)

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Type Tied
Level 4
Credits 45
Availability Not available in 2023/24
Module Cap
Location Durham
Department Management and Marketing

Prerequisites

  • Research Methods (ONLINE).

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To provide students with the opportunity to analyse a practical, relevant management issue in some depth, demonstrating a critical understanding of the relevant theory and its applications. The investigation must be embedded in a current broader context, allowing students to utilise knowledge and skills gained throughout the Programme.

Content

  • Students select a topic for their dissertation, which is approved by the Board of Examiners. The topic should involve the analysis of a relevant management issue in some depth, demonstrating a critical understanding of the relevant theory and its applications.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • To have developed a critical understanding of a relevant management issue and the most appropriate techniques of analysis.

Subject-specific Skills:

  • To have developed advanced skills of research, critical analysis and scholarly expression in a chosen management topic.

Key Skills:

  • To have developed advanced skills of research, critical analysis and scholarly expression.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Each student is allocated a supervisor to provide support throughout the dissertation phase, assisting with any queries and providing advice where appropriate. Supervision is normally provided at a distance and may be conducted by email, telephone, post or fax.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Supervision4 
Research, Preparation and Writing446 
Total450 

Summative Assessment

Component: DissertationComponent Weighting: 100%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Dissertation12,000 words (maximum)100Same

Formative Assessment

None.

More information

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