LBU3080 : NUL Dissertation (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ali Ahmed
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: London
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 20.0 |
European Credit Transfer System |
Aims
This module provides students with an opportunity to develop their understanding of research methods and apply their learning to a small-scale research project on a specific topic from the area of business specialism. Students will select one topic for independent investigation supported by an appropriate supervisor. The module enables students to display their grasp of all relevant issues surrounding that topic and to demonstrate their enthusiasm and interest. Students on BSc IBM must select an international business topic, students studying on BSc International Marketing and Management may select either a Marketing or Management topic.
Outline Of Syllabus
There is no set syllabus for this module because it will involve planning, conducting and representing an international business management research dissertation. Supporting classes will provide research methods training.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Prerecorded lecture materials (asynchronous/videos) |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | PIP |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 174:00 | 174:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Seminars (PIP) |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Library workshop |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Q&A / moderated discussion / supported guidance on elements of the teaching |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Supervision from Dissertation (PIP) |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | N/A |
Total | 400:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The dissertation is the written evidence of the students’ ability to conduct and report an in-depth investigation in their specialist area of international business, management or marketing.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Dissertation | 2 | M | 100 | 10000 word piece |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
Description | When Set | Comment |
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Written exercise | M | A project outline (200 words) to encourage topic focus - assessed as pass/fail |
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 |
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Written exercise | 1 | M | Formative feedback given in supervision sessions. |
Written exercise | 2 | M | Formative feedback given in supervision sessions. |
Written exercise | 2 | M | Formative feedback given in supervision sessions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The dissertation is the written evidence of the students’ ability to conduct and report an in-depth international business management investigation.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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