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Core Module Information
Module title: Dissertation
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: TBS11130
Module leader: Christina Kelly
School The Business School
Subject area group: Generic - Business School
Prerequisites

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

In this module you will work with your assigned supervisor to complete your MSc dissertation. The focus of this module is to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills to prepare you for your professional career.The module will utilise the research methods content from the previous Research Methods module. The topic chosen for the dissertation should align with your degree pathway but the focus is decided by you. The research can be qualitative, quantitative or mixed. There are no lectures within the MSc Dissertation module format, instead there will be meetings and guidance from your supervisor.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Select and critically review relevant literature.

LO2: Formulate a research problem and select a suitable approach to the study of that problem.

LO3: Collect appropriate data, analyse the data and construct conclusions.

LO4: Communicate research by producing a dissertation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Christina Kelly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Project Supervision 6 You will meet with your supervisor and they will oversee your work to guide and advise the direction and completion of the dissertation. You will also have feedback on drafts. The meetings are usually at pivotal points of the development of the dissertation.
Online Guided independent study 394 You will be undertaking work including reading, writing, research and analysis to complete the MSc dissertation.
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 Week 13 , WORDS= 15000 Building on your proposal, develop a dissertation to reflect the complete process. The research can be quantitative or qualitative (or both) in nature.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Christina Kelly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Project Supervision 6 You will meet with your supervisor and they will oversee your work to guide and advise the direction and completion of the dissertation. You will also have feedback on drafts. The meetings are usually at pivotal points of the development of the dissertation.
Online Guided independent study 394 You will be undertaking work including reading, writing, research and analysis to complete the MSc dissertation.
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 Week 13 , WORDS= 15000 Building on your proposal, develop a dissertation to reflect the complete process. The research can be quantitative or qualitative (or both) in nature.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Christina Kelly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Project Supervision 6 You will meet with your supervisor and they will oversee your work to guide and advise the direction and completion of the dissertation. You will also have feedback on drafts. The meetings are usually at pivotal points of the development of the dissertation.
Online Guided independent study 394 You will be undertaking work including reading, writing, research and analysis to complete the MSc dissertation.
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 Week 13 , WORDS= 15000 Building on your proposal, develop a dissertation to reflect the complete process. The research can be quantitative or qualitative (or both) in nature.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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