IB9K2-60 Dissertation
Introductory description
Dissertation module
Module aims
To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to autonomously investigate and carry out novel research in their chosen area of finance upon successfully progressing to PhD level. To develop a PhD research proposal in advance of progressing to the +4 element of the programme. To be able to demon
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.
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Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced competence in formulating a valid research question at the forefront of the field and in designing an appropriate empirical investigation.
- Demonstrate advanced competence in the analysis and interpretation of results, using advanced methods.
Research element
Individual research for dissertation topic
Subject specific skills
Demonstrate advanced competence in conducting an autonomous empirical investigation
Transferable skills
Demonstrate advanced competence in writing up the project in a standard format suitable for publication and presenting the same to an academic panel
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 3 sessions of 1 hour (1%) |
| Private study | 239 hours (99%) |
| Total | 242 hours |
Private study description
preparation for supervision sessions
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment component |
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| Dissertation (60 CATS) | 100% | 358 hours | Yes (extension) |
Reassessment component is the same |
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