Module Information

Module Identifier
AB35540
Module Title
Dissertation
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Pre-Requisite
Reading List
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Poster  500 Words  10%
Semester Assessment Dissertation  10000 Words  90%
Supplementary Assessment Dissertation  10000 Words  90%
Supplementary Assessment Poster  500 Words  10%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Assess and evaluate information from a range of sources.

Undertake a targeted review of literature.

Design and conduct business-related research.

Analyse and present results.

Present valid discussion, conclusion and recommendations.

Identify associated management or policy implications.

Reflect how the academic and work related skills developed can be applied to future employment or further study

Brief description

This module consolidates business management, marketing, economics, business finance and tourism management skills in the framework of in-depth study of a topic selected by the student under the guidance of members of academic staff. Support is provided through lectures on research techniques, project management, managerial implications, workshops, seminars and supervision.

Content

No set syllabus. The lectures, seminars and workshops provide general guidance on research design and methodology. The topic for the research project can be drawn from any area of economics, finance, business and management, marketing or tourism management, provided that there is suitable and sufficient reading material available, and a member of staff is available to supervise in the chosen area of study. The topic is chosen in consultation with the module coordinator and other members of staff at the start of the academic year.

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Opportunities for use of quantitative techniques appropriate to the selected topic
Communication Through supervision, developing proposal, monitoring progress, revising draft
Improving own Learning and Performance Organizational and research skills; developing skill of learning how to learn independently.
Information Technology Accessing internet for appropriate reference material; use of information technology in data analysis, preparation and presentation of report.
Personal Development and Career planning Self-management, initiative, independence and self-awareness.
Problem solving Discussion in preparatory lectures, development in project proposal and applied in research and completion of report.
Research skills Obtaining, selecting, assimilating information from a variety of sources for preparing report.
Subject Specific Skills Application of qualitative and quantitative skills to specific management scenarios and current business environment.
Team work

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6