NBS8500 : Dissertation (Global HRM)
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Benjamin Bader
- Demonstrator: Dr Ana Lopes, Dr Martí Lopez Andreu
- Lecturer: Dr Emily Yarrow, Dr Clare Butler, Dr Ewan Mackenzie
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 50 |
| ECTS Credits: | 30.0 |
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 | Workshops | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | PiP, unless Covid situation does not allow, then online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 | PiP, unless Covid situation does not allow, then online. |
| Guided Independent Study | Distance Learning Advance Preparation | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Total | 600:00 |
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 | 100 | 14000 words |
Formative Assessments
| 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
The 14,000-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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8500's Timetable