The dissertation enables students to conduct and develop their independent research skills. Student develop analytical and research skills, as well as written communications skills.

On campus sessions:

An 'introduction to the dissertation' session in semester one (September) - 2 hours

Methodology workshop - 2 hours

Ethical approval process workshop (November) - 2 hours

Blended learning- 9  hours (running Semester 1 and 2).

Five hours of supervisory meetings to be arranged at the mutual convenience of supervisors and students.

Students can attend 2 staff office hours per semester which is in addition to the 5 supervisory meeting (a total of 4 office hours). These are short surgery sessions and must be a maximum of 15 minutes for each office hour attending.

None.

Dissertation of between 7,000 and 10,000 words.

To conduct a piece of student-led, independent research that is represented in an academic research report.

By the end of this piece of work, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their independent research skills to identify and formulate a business/management problem to be researched;

2. Summarise and synthesise relevant academic literature in a coherent, logical and focused way;

3. Critically evaluate relevant arguments and techniques and apply them to the chosen research problem;

4. Assess issues surrounding the appropriateness of various primary and secondary data collection and data analysis methods, justify approaches taken;

5. Demonstrate the ability to manage their time effectively when dealing with research project planning and application