Critically identify and evaluate key issues impacting upon organisations and their environments
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Assessment Information/Brief 2020/20 21
Module title
ICP
CRN
Level
7
Assessment title
Dissertation – 8,500 -15,000 words (dependent on pathway)
Weighting within module
100% of the overall module mark
Submission deadline date and time
XXXXX
How to submit
You should submit your final submission via Turnitin on Blackboard. Individual tutors are NOT permitted to provide extensions.
Assessment task details and instructions
Your dissertation is a 60-credit module that is expected to be 3 months in duration. The dissertation length will vary according to your chosen pathway. The dissertation involves the execution and communication of a piece of investigative academic/applied research which demonstrates an understanding of a specific problem, together with evidence of critical and analytical evaluation.
During your block teaching you will have already prepared a research proposal for a dissertation. This proposal will not contribute to your overall grade, but it does inform your dissertation so is of critical importance to the success of your dissertation.
You will discuss your proposal with your supervisor before you start on your dissertation. Your supervisor will provide formative feedback from your proposal which will inform and shape your dissertation. To assist you in this discussion you may find the following indicative structure useful:
Proposed title
Rationale for the study
Context of the study
Aim
Objectives
Proposed methodology
Limitations of the study
Delimitations of the study
Proposed structure of the study
References
Dissertation pathways :
The dissertation length will vary according to your pathway, all dissertations account for 100% of your grade:
Applied dissertation – 15,000 words
Six-month placement – 10,000 words
Internship – 10,000 words
Entrepreneurship – 8,500 words
12-month placement – 10,000 words
All dissertations should include (in this order):
Front Matter
Main body Chapters
Resources and additional information
Title page
Declaration
Abstract
Acknowledgements
Content page
List of abbreviations
Introduction
Literature review
Methodology
Results and discussion
Conclusion and recommendations
Reference list
Appendix items
The University Library provides extensive guides to write, formatting and referencing dissertation projects.
You can also find a detailed list of online resources for dissertation students covering topics such as methodologies, research methods and other common questions
Assessed intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:
Areas
Assessed ILOS
Knowledge and Understanding
Critically identify and evaluate key issues impacting upon organisations and their environments
Develop a project proposal and plan based on a current organisational issue
Synthesise new knowledge drawn from relevant academic and professional literature and its application to a current organisational issue
Develop and document, a synthesis of knowledge informed by documented evidence
Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills
Select and apply appropriate analytical techniques both systematically and creatively
Present analysis in a clear and persuasive manner
Develop creative and realistic solutions to complex issues
Apply a synthesis of prior knowledge to solve current organisational issues
Transferable Skills and other Attributes
Develop highly sought-after skills required in international business.
Your ability to manage your own research project
Skills required to locate, select, and synthesise available literature
Effective primary and/or secondary research skills
Your capacity to draw conclusions appropriate to research finding
Module Aims
To examine an issue pertinent to your academic studies.
To examine the real-world business problem and examining an issue important to an organisation
To apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained from taught elements and/or work experience to a current organisational issue
Word count
Will vary according to pathway. Word count not inclusive of references
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