Module Code: H9DISSER_A
Long Title Dissertation
Title Dissertation
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 20
Module Coordinator: Anne Cooper
Module Author: CORINA SHEERIN
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 Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and comprehension of the main approaches to theory and practice in business research and its practical application in organisations.
LO2 Critically evaluate the body of knowledge and theory in their chosen subject area.
LO3 Formulate appropriate research question(s) and evaluate and apply the appropriate research method/approach for addressing them.
LO4 Exercise capacity for self-directed enquiry and the ability to plan and manage a complex research project
LO5 Formulate coherent explanations & critically evaluate the significance of the research findings in the context of the subject knowledge literature
LO6 Apply relevant professional and ethical standards in the planning, execution and dissemination of research
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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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

The learners must have successfully past the Research Methods module in order to progress to the Dissertation.    
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Teaching Methodology
Each student is allocated an academic supervisor to provide support, advice and guidance over the duration of the dissertation period. It is a requirement of any academic advisor to meet with students for a minimum of six – eight hours during this time. The student will work with the academic advisor to identify and refine an appropriate research question, suitable for Level 9 qualification. The academic advisor is not responsible for ensuring students meet the submission deadline however they are expected to provide timely feedback on draft proposals and final document submissions
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Dissertation
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Learners who fail the dissertation marginally i.e. receiving a mark of between 35 and 39% are allowed to resubmit on foot of detailed feedback in order to avail of the next available QQI Examination Board. Those learners who are deemed to have failed by a significant margin are required to repeat the research methods module and submit their dissertation the following academic year. A failed dissertation automatically results in the overall award classification of the student being capped at a pass upon successful completion of the work.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Assignment Other 4 Per Semester 0.33
Independent Learning Independent learning 496 Per Semester 41.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Quinlan, C. (2019), Business Research Methods, 2nd Ed. Cengage Learning EMEA, Hampshire, UK.
  • Bell, E., Bryman, A. & Harley, B. (2018), Business Research Methods, 5th Ed. Oxford University Press, UK.
  • Creswell, J.W. 2013 and Creswell, D.J. (2018), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 5th Ed. SAGE Publications.
  • Collis, J. & Hussey, R. (2014), Business Research: A practical guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students, 4th Ed. Palgrave Hampshire, UK.
  • Quinlan, C. (2011), Business Research Methods, Cengage Learning EMEA Hampsire, UK.
  • Rugg, G. & Petre, M. (2006), A Gentle Guide to Research Methods, Open University Press Berkshire, UK.
  • Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. & Tight, M. (2010), How to Research, 4th Ed. Open University Press Berkshire, UK.
  • Bryman, A. & Bell, E. (2015), Business Research Method, 4th Ed. Oxford University Press, UK.
  • Creswell, J.W. Creswell, J.D. (2017), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Sage Publications, Los Angeles, London.
  • Wallace, M, Wray, A. (2021), Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates, 4th Edition. Sage Publication, London, California.
  • Hart, C. (2010), Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the research imagination, 2nd Edition. Sage Publications, London, California.
  • O’Leary, Z. (2017), The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project, 3rd Edition. Sage Publications, London.
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