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• To provide students with the opportunity to conduct an in-depth investigation at an advanced level of a researchable problem in management and business studies. The positioning of the dissertation at the end of the programme is intended to promote integration of generic and subject-specific material covered in the core and optional modules.

• The dissertation topic is chosen by the student and formally approved by the Board of Examiners. It should be one this is suitable for in-depth investigation at an advanced level.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• By the end of this module, students should have:
• aquired an in-depth understanding of a relevant topic in business and management studies, through critical evaluation of the advanced literature and utilisation of appropriate advanced techniques of research and analysis.

Subject-specific Skills:

• By the end of this module, students should:
• be able to apply appropriately one or more specialised methods/tools for research in management and business studies;
• have aquired skills in independent research in a specific area of management and business studies, sufficient to provide a basis for undertaking extended independent research at doctoral level.

Key Skills:

• ability to conduct, manage and disseminate research in such a way that is consistent with both professional practice and principles of research ethics and risk assessment;
• ability to evaluate and synthesise information obtained from a variety of sources, and to communicate relevant information effectively to others;
• effective time management skills.

• Individual meetings will be held with the appointed supervisor to enable monitoring of progress towards achieving the learning outcomes. The dissertation is also underpinned by a series of core modules on research training methods and methodologies.
• The supervisor will provide formative feedback on a draft chapter.

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