There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

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.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Effectively plan, design, carry out and report on a significant piece of individual research which demonstrates an in-depth critical knowledge and understanding of current issues, and which has potential to add value to society, individuals and organisations within the field of Human Resource Management.

LO2: Collect, analyse and critically interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data, using a significant range of research methods while undertaking critical evaluations of your own methodological approach.

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

LO4: Develop creative and/or original evidence-based and practice-based recommendations.

LO5: Effectively synthesise and communicate complex ideas and information in a succinct, coherent and structured manner with authority and credibility, for both academic and practitioner audiences.