Module Descriptors
DISSERTATION
XXSE70048
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Jean Mangan
Email: J.T.Mangan@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 592
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- DISSERTATION weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
A piece of individual enquiry using and extending knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the taught modules. This module will give experience of the research process involved in the economic analysis of business.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Dissertation of maximum length 12,000 words.
To achieve a pass, students will have to demonstrate:
- the identification of a relevant topic for investigation and a recognition and implementation of appropriate means of investigation
- a sound review of existing literature
- sufficient knowledge and a sound understanding of the key theories, issues and debate on the subject of the investigation.
- An ability to conduct independent research and reflect on the learning
- A coherent writing style including citation of references and appropriate style of presentation.
To achieve a distinction, in addition to the above, students will have to demonstrate
- Excellent research skills
- Completeness of research evidence, thoroughly and critically analysed.
- Depth of insight into the subject of the dissertation
- A clear, professional writing and presentation style.
To achieve a pass, students will have to demonstrate:
- the identification of a relevant topic for investigation and a recognition and implementation of appropriate means of investigation
- a sound review of existing literature
- sufficient knowledge and a sound understanding of the key theories, issues and debate on the subject of the investigation.
- An ability to conduct independent research and reflect on the learning
- A coherent writing style including citation of references and appropriate style of presentation.
To achieve a distinction, in addition to the above, students will have to demonstrate
- Excellent research skills
- Completeness of research evidence, thoroughly and critically analysed.
- Depth of insight into the subject of the dissertation
- A clear, professional writing and presentation style.
Module Texts
No set texts.
Module Resources
Library, including electronic resources
Computer with internet connection and appropriate software
Computer with internet connection and appropriate software
Module Learning Strategies
You will first prepare an outline and then a detailed dissertation proposal. Students on the EBA will give a short oral presentation to other students and staff and will gain feedback through discussion of their own and others presentations. Students on the EITEI Award follow a slightly different process. In March they hand in their outline proposal to the Administrator in Antwerp. These are transmitted to coordinators in all partner universities and potential supervisors, inviting comments from them. In April students have a session with the Coordinator in Prague where they have receive feedback on their proposals.
The majority of the module is conducted through independent learning with reference to the dissertation supervisor at regular intervals throughout the development of the dissertation. The communication with the tutor may be face-to-face, by e-mail or by telephone.
Students will be issued with a detailed Dissertation handbook.
The majority of the module is conducted through independent learning with reference to the dissertation supervisor at regular intervals throughout the development of the dissertation. The communication with the tutor may be face-to-face, by e-mail or by telephone.
Students will be issued with a detailed Dissertation handbook.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be studying either MA in Economics for Business Analysis or MA in Economics for International Trade and European Integration