Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

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

This module is designed to allow the students to demonstrate their understanding of a wide range of materials covered on the programme and integrate this with the analysis of data. Students are required to:

• undertake independent research to identify and explore the relevant dimensions of an international business and management topic;
• review the academic literature to identify, analyse, and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources to develop a conceptual framework within which empirical or theoretical work can be evaluated;
• critically evaluate and select a relevant methodology;
• practically apply established techniques of research and enquiry to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline;
• deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly;
• produce an individual written dissertation providing information on the use of literature, research methods, findings and conclusions.

Outline Of Syllabus

This Research-based Dissertation module provides the opportunity for students to undertake independent research into an international business and management topic related to their programme of study therefore there is no set syllabus.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding and a critical awareness of current knowledge and applicable research methods at the forefront of their field of study;

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate skills in critically evaluating and synthesising information across a range of international business and management academic material to apply to their own research.
• Demonstrate key transferable skills, such as decision-making, data collection and analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The dissertation is an independent piece of work that will be monitored through the supervision system.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

An in-depth written dissertation allows students to demonstrate their ability to undertake independent research.

General Notes

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