Module Code
MODULE TITLE
Schools involved in delivery
Name of Course(s) BA(Hons) Business Suite including:
Business Studies with Environmental Management
Business with Financial Services
International Business
Business Information Management
Entrepreneurship and Business
Law & Business;
Business & Psychology;
Business with Design
BA(Hons) Individualised Programme
Module Leader
Location for delivery
Module Type Core BA(Hons) Business Suite including:
Business Studies with Environmental Management
Business with Financial Services
International Business
Business Information Management
Entrepreneurship and Business
Individualised Programme (Business)
Law & Business;
Business & Psychology;
Business with Design
Optional BA(Hons) Individualised Programme
Credit Rating 40
Level Honours
Learning Methods Seminars: 12 hours
Meetings with Supervisor 6 hours
Study: Student centred learning
376hours
Pre-requisites None
Recommended Prior Study BIS0010 Management & Research Methods
Co-requisites None
Professional Body Requirements None
Barred Combinations Any other Project or Dissertation module in HUBS
Graded or Non Graded Graded
Synopsis
Dissertation projects are wide ranging and students are encouraged to work in areas of particular interest. In order to support them in the research process they are required to submit an outline research proposal by the beginning of November in the final year. The research proposal for the dissertation is to be submitted by Week 10 of the Autumn Term. The research project must be written up using an appropriate format. The word limit for the dissertation is 12,500. Students are encouraged to utilise their Business Placement year for preparatory work.
Outline Syllabus
A series of research methods workshops reprising the basics of research methodology will take place during the induction week and Term 1. Students will study formally the steps involved in the formulation of a research question, the way in which this should be used to determine the appropriate research strategy, and how these two interlink to suggest appropriate data collection techniques. Emphasis will be placed not just on the tools of data analysis but also on the interpretation of results and presentation of findings in an appropriate and professional manner. Culminating in the production of a research proposal by week 10.
Students will also have guidance from a Dissertation Supervisor for their dissertation
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding Outcomes
On completion of this module students will:
Be able to select and justify an appropriate research design for the investigation of their chosen problem(s)
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relationship between theory, research methodology and interpretation of findings
Discuss and critically evaluate relevant literature within the context of the study.
Conceptualise detailed knowledge and understanding of a particular problem or situation within the general business domain related to the topic of their choosing.
Ability Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
Write a feasible research proposal which includes a critical r
eview of an area of business, explicating the implications of that review for a specific research question for further investigation.
Produce clearly stated analytical framework for the study including aims and objectives.
Systematically develop an empirical investigation, using a research methodology to gather data for analysis and critical interpretation.
Present firm conclusions and recommendations (as appropriate) demonstrating that the objectives set have been achieved.
Write a formal research report to professional standards.
Assessment Strategy
20.1 Formative assessment
Formative feedback on summative assessment is ongoing Tutors will give formal formative feedback on one third of the work.
20.2 Summative Assessment
Assessment tasks (including assessment weightings)
Research Proposal of 2500 words (25%) (learning outcome 3) (Tutor re-assessment does apply, Not anonymous marking.
A 12,500 word dissertation (75%) (Learning Outcomes 1,2,4) Not anonymous marking. Final assessment. Tutor re-assessment does not apply.
Assessment Criteria
The assessment for criteria is as set out in the Huddersfield University Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both courseworks and examinations.
Learning Strategy
Individual supervision sessions supported by optional research methods workshops
Appendix I
Recommended Reading
Latest edition
American Psychological Association publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (latest edition) Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association.
Blaxter L. (latest edition) How to research Buckingham: OUP
Bell J (latest edition) Doing your research project Buckingham: OUP
Denscombe M The good Research Guide Buckingham: OUP
Robson C I London: Blackwell
Collis J. Business research Buckingham: Palgrave MacMillan
Taylor S. Business Statistics Buckingham: Palgrave MacMillan
Jankowikz A D Business Research Projects Thomson
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