NBS8500 : HRM Dissertation (research-based)
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Professor Benjamin Bader
- Demonstrator: Dr Martí Lopez Andreu, Dr Ana Lopes
- Lecturer: Dr Clare Butler, Dr Ewan Mackenzie, Dr Emily Yarrow
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 60 |
| ECTS Credits: | 30.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides the opportunity for students to undertake independent academic research into a problem relating to Global Human Resource Management. Drawing on their knowledge, skills and analytical tools across the GHRM programme, students are required to engage with the relevant academic literature; collect, analyse and synthesise data using appropriate tools, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Outline Of Syllabus
The content of this capstone module includes contemporary HR-related research issues covered as part of this programme that students will examine in independent study. Therefore, there is no set syllabus.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 588:00 | 588:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | 2x4h lectutes. Block 1 is Research methods. Block 2 is module specific content supporting the dissertation as well as the CIPD chapter. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Distance Learning Advance Preparation | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Total | 612:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module provides an opportunity for students to undertake independent research supported by workshops, online resources and six hours of project-specific supervision.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 3 | M | 85 | 12000 words |
| Research proposal | 2 | M | 15 | 2,000 words marked research proposal |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Formative feedback as part of supervision sessions. |
| Written exercise | 3 | M | Formative feedback as part of supervision sessions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
There is a 2,000 word proposal which is assessed at 15% of the total mark. The proposals are due to submitted after the first meeting with the supervisor.
The 12,000-word dissertation is the main piece of assessment supported by a programme of supervision. Its successful completion is one of the conditions for membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. This part of the assessment carries 85% of the total mark.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8500's Timetable