Module Code: H8DIS
Long Title Dissertation
Title Dissertation
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 20
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Module Author: Administrator Account
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the process by which new knowledge is generated through research.
LO2 LO 2. Demonstrate mastery of specialised business skills in one or more of the core sub-fields of business
LO3 LO 3. Demonstrate the ability to review the literature in a specified field or sub-field of business to inform a narrow research question
LO4 LO 4. Access data from a variety of sources and distinguish between primary and secondary data collection and the merits and drawbacks of each
LO5 LO 5. Demonstrate the ability to select and use the appropriate methodological technique for the purposes of addressing the research question under consideration
LO6 LO 6. Undertake rudimentary analysis of data gathered to draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations based on that data
LO7 LO 7. Formulate clear hypotheses and apply these systematically to a body of relevant evidence
LO8 LO 8. Justify conclusions by reference to evidence gathered and presented
LO9 LO 9. Articulate concisely findings and conclusions in a written document which is informed by academic writing standa
LO10 LO 10. Demonstrate time, information and project management skills.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Teaching methodology
The dissertation module forms part of the elective suite for final year students. The option of completing a dissertation should not be taken lightly and is more suited to those academically strong students. Therefore students who wish to be considered for participation in the dissertation module in their award must meet a number of qualifying criteria; Only students who have achieved an overall average of 2.1 or higher will be considered eligible for the dissertation option. In addition those students who intend to undertake a dissertation in their award year must attend an induction workshop on electing a research topic in semester 2 of year 2 There is no ‘fall-back’ option for students in the event of a dissertation project running into difficulties therefore it is essential that students consider carefully this option and discuss it with a member of academic staff in advance of their final decision. Students are advised to take a full complement of modules until such time as they have successfully met the qualifying criteria as outlined above. Students will be allocated a supervisor specialising in their particular subject area. Students will be invited to share common problems and pitfalls as well as to present their progress and research question to their peers.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Project
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Bryman, A. & Bell, E., (2007) Business Research Methods 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, New York.. na.
  • Levine, D.M., Stephan, D.F., Krehbiel, T.C., Berenson, M.L. (2008) Statistics for Managers 5th ed., Pearson, NJ.. na.
  • Crewell, J. (2007) Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, Sage, CA. na.
  • Fisher, C. (2004), Researching and Writing a Dissertation, Prentice Hall, Harlow.. na.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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