Module Code: H9DISSER
Long Title Dissertation
Title Dissertation
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 15
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: COLETTE DARCY
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 scientific inquiry skills to assess the effectiveness of any research approach when faced with potential organisational research questions.
LO2 Critically evaluate the classical and contemporary literature at the forefront of knowledge in their chosen field and draw inferences from that literature.
LO3 Evaluate and select the appropriate research method for gathering empirical data relevant to the research question posed
LO4 Analyse data gathered and draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations based on that data
LO5 Develop the capacity for self-directed enquiry and show the ability to manage a complex research project
LO6 Formulate rigorous explanations for the research findings presented
LO7 Critically evaluate the significance of the research findings presented
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
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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: Dissertation (0070) % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The dissertation is a stimulating and challenging part of the programme. It is a major piece of independent work of no more than 20,000 words in length. The objective of the dissertation is to give students the opportunity to bring to bear the techniques and perspectives covered in the taught modules upon a specific academic and practical area of interest.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed

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
Independent Learning Time No Description 496 Once per semester 41.33
Lecture Delivered in block format 4 Once per semester 0.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Independent Learning Time No Description 496 Once per semester 41.33
Lecture Delivered in block format 4 Once per semester 0.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Saunders, Lewis, Thornhill (2010). Research Methods for Business Students, 5th Edition, Financial Times/Prentice Hall, Harlow..
  • Bryman, A. & Bell, E., (2007). Business Research Methods 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, New York..
  • Levine, D.M., Stephan, D.F., Krehbiel, T.C., Berenson, M.L. (2008). Statistics for Managers 5th ed., Pearson, NJ..
  • Crewell, J. (2007). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, Sage, CA.
  • Fisher, C. (2004). Researching and Writing a Dissertation, Prentice Hall, Harlow..
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