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BU593E: BUSINESS CONSULTING DISSERTATION (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


Course Overview

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.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Third Term Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr Adam Smith

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Master Of Science In Business Consulting And Psychology (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

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.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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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.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualApplyDemonstrate 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.
FactualEvaluateCritically explore and apply both primary and secondary research methodologies to demonstrate the ability to conduct research into complex business management issues.
ProceduralAnalyseEvidence critical thinking, analyse, and synthesise of key theories and concepts.
ProceduralCreateDemonstrate ability of effective communication of research findings.
ProceduralUnderstandDemonstrate the ability to recognise and address ethical issues related research in the context of business consultancy.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualEvaluateCritically explore and apply both primary and secondary research methodologies to demonstrate the ability to conduct research into complex business management issues.
ConceptualApplyDemonstrate 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.
ProceduralAnalyseEvidence critical thinking, analyse, and synthesise of key theories and concepts.
ProceduralUnderstandDemonstrate the ability to recognise and address ethical issues related research in the context of business consultancy.
ProceduralCreateDemonstrate ability of effective communication of research findings.

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