The module facilitates the exploration and critical review of a substantial individual research enquiry within the field of strategic leadership. It demonstrates individual knowledge, skills and competency development - offering experience of producing a competent research based piece of work.

It is a special condition that to register on this Dissertation module, candidates must have studied the postgraduate 'Business Management Research' module or equivalent.

Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A.(2007) Research Methods for Business Students London FT Prentice-Hall

Library Text and Electronic Resources.
Computer with internet connection and appropriate software.

Dissertation length 15000 words weighted at 100%

The module comprises supervision.

The majority of the module is conducted through independent learning and reference to an assigned supervisor, who will convene at mutually agreed intervals. Communication between both parties can be, if agreeable, through face-to-face, e-mail and telephone.