NBS8246 : Dissertation

  • Offered for Year: 2011
  • Module Leader(s): Prof. Joanna Gray
  • Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
Semesters
Semester 3 Credit Value: 60

Aims

To provide the opportunity for students to undertake independent research in which they apply appropriate tools of analysis.

Original Summary:
Students undertake a research project in a subject related to the degree programme title – namely in Islamic Finance or in Financial Regulation, on a title agreed between them and a member of the academic staff. Students are given a structure regarding their MSc supervisory meetings throughout the academic year. These meetings are usde for the MSc supevisor to tutor the student, offer guidance and monitor progress.

Outline Of Syllabus

Does not apply

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Academic Staff Contact Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study1595:00595:000:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesDissertation/project related supervision51:005:005:00N/A
Total600:005:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Research Methods will underpin the dissertation, the dissertation is therefore an independent piece of work that will be monitored through the tutorial system.

Assessment Methods

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Other3M10010000 words maximum
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

An in-depth written report allows the student to demonstrate his/ her ability to undertake independent research.

Reading Lists

Timetable