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Core Module Information
Module title: HRM Masters Research Project
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: HRM11126
Module leader: Magdalena Gilek
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The Masters Research Project module provides you with the opportunity to undertake an independent research project and develop advanced skills in planning and conducting the research, analysing the data, reporting on the results and writing evidence-based conclusions. You will also develop skills in writing practice-based recommendations and writing a concise extended abstract outlining key learning and findings/conclusions and practice-based recommendations. The module is undertaken in Trimester 3 (from early May to August). It builds upon the learning and academic work previously completed as part of the Research Methods in HRM module, but work previously completed, will be marked only on the basis of enhancements and improvements made. You will complete a practice-based research project, collect primary research data, and analyse and complete your project ‘write-up’ within a predetermined timeframe, which from start to finish lasts approximately 4 months (May through August). Undertaking the project requires you to develop a deep level of analysis and understanding of a clearly defined issue within the field of HRM. It allows you to develop your experience and expertise in planning, designing, executing and reporting a significant piece of individual applied HRM research. The module also provides you with experience of the practical, analytical and academic processes involved in research, such as obtaining primary data/information from respondents, securing their cooperation, and analysing and evaluating that data using a method appropriate to the research design, drawing conclusions and framing practice-based and theoretical recommendations. You will learn how to communicate complex ideas to an academic and practitioner audience and build information and arguments in a coherent, succinct and structured manner.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Plan, design, carry out and report on a significant piece of individual research within the field of HRM

LO2: Collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data, using relevant analytical techniques

LO3: Relate theory to research findings, draw relevant conclusions and consider the implications and limitations of the research you have undertaken

LO4: Develop relevant evidence-based and practice-based recommendations.

LO5: Communicate complex ideas and information in a succinct, coherent and structured manner with authority and credibility, for both academic and practitioner audiences.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Magdalena Gilek
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 4 An initial 2 hour seminar will introduce the module and cover areas such as moving from scoping study to final research report, data analysis, writing conclusions and recommendations and writing an extended abstract. All materials will be provided on Moodle. There will also be two 1 hour surgery sessions (one in June and one in July) where the module leader will be available for questions and support.
Online Guided independent study 372 The dissertation is unlike other taught modules in that much of your time is spent in independent and self-directed learning, with guidance from your supervisor and module leader, while carrying out your research. Time management and project scheduling skills are essential. Reading materials and resources will be on Moodle and link to the previously studies HRM Research Methods module. You are expected to review, read and reflect on the essential reading material which has been provided.
Online Fieldwork 20 Students will spend time completing their fieldwork and collecting their data between May and early July. This is followed by the data analysis and writing-up process
Face To Face Project Supervision 4 Supervisors will be available for meetings to review drafts of new chapters, offer formative feedback and answer questions. You will self-plan and self-direct your dissertation write-up activity under the guidance of your supervisor and your organisational sponsor if appropriate.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Dissertation 100 1~2~3~4~5 13 , WORDS= 15,000 You will complete a 15,000 word masters research project which describes in detail your research area, research process, findings, conclusions and recommendations. This assessment develops your writing and communication skills by assessing your ability to communicate complex ideas and information in a succinct, coherent and structured manner to both academic and practitioner audiences.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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