An individual research proposal of 2000-3000 that could feasibly be adopted for a masters' level dissertation.

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

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

Other assigned contemporary text deemed appropriate dependent on the focus of the student's assignment, for example: qualitative and/or quantitative texts and other academic sources.

The module explores and critically reviews major developments and methodological discussions assigned to the developing fields and disciplines associated with business and management research. The module conveys contemporary methodological discourse and their applications to business and management research. Arguments concentrating on the key theme of establishing knowledge claims by developing core understanding of ontology, epistemology and methodology consolidate the overarching focus of the module.

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.