The purpose of the dissertation is to allow the student to carry out a self-managed piece of work that provides an in-depth investigation of an issue relevant to the field of management and business. The dissertation allows the student to critically evaluate and synthesise relevant business related philosophies, theories and models, undertake a process of enquiry using primary and/or secondary data sources and critically relate these academic concepts to a relevant area of business management activity. The dissertation allows for an analytical study of academic topics within the context of practical business decision making and can thereby contribute to the body of knowledge in the domain of management and business. The reflective element of the dissertation will give the student an opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate their experience of the learning process
Learning and Teaching Activities
Scheduled Contact Hours: 31
Independent Learning Hours: 569
Assessment
001: 10% Assignment: Individual: Research Proposal 1,500 words
002: 80% Dissertation / Major Project: Final Dissertation 15,000 words
003: 10% Assignment: Individual: Reflective Paper 1,500 words