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Students in this course conduct independent research under the guidance of a supervisor. They can select their own dissertation topic or choose one of a range of topics offered by staff within Business Management. Students undertake a qualitative and/or quantitative piece of empirical research and produce a dissertation at the end of the process. This course provides them with an opportunity to develop a range of generic and research-specific skills including critical thinking, argumentation, writing, time management, review of literature, research design, and data analysis.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Research project and data management; self-evaluation of learning; written communication skills. This course primarily consists of students' self-directing their own research project and writing it up. The project should be in an area related to business or management interpreted broadly. In particular, joint honours students may choose to do a dissertation covering aspects of both their chosen disciplines, provided there are staff in Management Studies willing and able to supervise it.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Alternative Assessment
2500-word Research Proposal - 25%
10,000-word Dissertation - 75%
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Assimilate extensive amounts of literature and data and select broadly that which is relevant to their chosen topic |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Develop a critical appreciation of the research work of others |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Diagnose from the selection what is significant material for research reporting purposes |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Integrate knowledge from previously studied courses for application in a manner of their own selection. |
| Reflection | Create | Develop originality/ independence of thought in devising further research work |
| Reflection | Create | Develop their own styles of expression and logical structure of presentation after consideration of alternatives. |
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