Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:00
The MSc dissertation provides students with the opportunity to produce a piece of independent and original research on an approved topic in business and psychology. Advanced level knowledge of a sub-area of the discipline is developed through independent study supervised by a member of academic staff. Students can choose a research problem related to change management and explore it further using theoretical and practical knowledge gained throughput the programme.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The dissertation is a combination of sound academic underpinning and practical application. Through independent study, and in consultation with their supervisor, students will be able to reflect on, and learn, integrate new knowledge and apply it in the context of business consultancy. Each dissertation will be mentored by a qualified supervisor.
Students will first identify a research problem and discuss this with the course coordinator. Upon approval, a supervisor will be assigned to each student. Students will then use primary and secondary research methodologies, with support from their supervisor, to further explore the research problem through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and produce recommendations.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback to be provided by course tutors based on how students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, analysis linking theory and practice, and critical evaluation and coherent argument. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of business management and psychology in the context of consulting and the ability to apply such knowledge in complex organisational contexts. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Critically explore and apply both primary and secondary research methodologies to demonstrate the ability to conduct research into complex business management issues. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Evidence critical thinking, analyse, and synthesise of key theories and concepts. |
| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate ability of effective communication of research findings. |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate the ability to recognise and address ethical issues related research in the context of business consultancy. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Evaluate | Critically explore and apply both primary and secondary research methodologies to demonstrate the ability to conduct research into complex business management issues. |
| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate ability of effective communication of research findings. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of business management and psychology in the context of consulting and the ability to apply such knowledge in complex organisational contexts. |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate the ability to recognise and address ethical issues related research in the context of business consultancy. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Evidence critical thinking, analyse, and synthesise of key theories and concepts. |
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