IB9Z9-45 Dissertation
Introductory description
The module aims to allow students to synthesise, apply and extend the knowledge they have gained in the taught component of their course. The investigation of a contemporary research topic will help to develop students' theoretical and practical understanding of current problems in their pathway area, as well as their research and communication skills. Emphasis will be placed on taking a critical approach to the assumptions of prior literature and the methodologies they adopt to address their research question.
Module aims
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the current literature in the topic area, including the boundaries of current
knowledge and where these may be extended. - Understand the limitations of knowledge in their chosen area.
- Construct and sustain an argument through a major piece of work.
- Critically review relevant literature leading to the formation of testable hypotheses or research questions.
- Use appropriate conceptual models for developing hypotheses or research questions
- Develop, apply and interpret the outcome of appropriate tests of the hypotheses/ research questions.
- Apply appropriate analytical methods to test hypotheses or explore findings answering their research question.
- Fully appreciate and thoroughly explain the limitations of the research project and explain how these could be overcome by future research; be realistic in what conclusions can safely be drawn as a result of their own research.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Students will be allocated an individual supervisor to undertake planning and execution. Lectures will include:
Selecting a dissertation topic
Research methodology and selection
Reviewing literature
Proposal planning.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the current literature in the topic area, including the boundaries of current knowledge and where these may be extended.
- Critically review relevant literature leading to the formation of testable hypotheses or research questions
- Understand the limitations of knowledge and current technologies in their chosen area.
- Fully appreciate and thoroughly explain the limitations of the research project and describe how these could be overcome by future research; be realistic in what conclusions can safely be drawn as a result of their own research
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Research element
Dissertation (Literature Review, Hypothesis Development, Data Collection and Analysis, Deriving Implications for Theory and Practics)
Interdisciplinary
Dependent on dissertation topic
International
Dependent on dissertation topic
Subject specific skills
Use appropriate conceptual models for developing hypotheses or research questions
Develop, apply and interpret the outcome of appropriate tests of the hypotheses or research questions.
Apply appropriate analytical methods to investigate their research question.
Transferable skills
Use university/library resources to generate information/datasets for use in the project.
Written communication.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Tutorials | 6 sessions of 1 hour (1%) |
| Assessment | 434 hours (96%) |
| Total | 450 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment component |
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| Dissertation (45 CATS) | 100% | 434 hours | No |
Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Dissertations are graded using standard University Postgraduate Marking Criteria and personalised, individual written feedback is provided.
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 1 of TIBS-N500 MSc in Marketing and Strategy