MBA研究生商業(yè)、法律及心理學(xué)教學(xué)dissertation

TITLE:       MBA DISSERTATION
CODE:      PGBM31
CREDITS:  45
LEVEL:   MASTERS
SCHOOL:   BUSINESS, LAW AND PSYCHOLOGY
MODULE BOARD應(yīng)用模塊:  POSTGRADUATE BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT商業(yè)和管理研究生課程
PRE - REQUISITES:PGBM30
CO -REQUISITES:  NONE
LEARNING HOURS:  450 hours

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS:教學(xué)和學(xué)習(xí)方法

該項(xiàng)目是培養(yǎng)學(xué)生在導(dǎo)師的引導(dǎo)下增強(qiáng)其獨(dú)立性，在發(fā)表畢業(yè)dissertation之前該組件通過正規(guī)的教學(xué)方法的應(yīng)用研究業(yè)務(wù)和管理模塊為其提供專業(yè)參考。這個(gè)教學(xué)模塊是制定出一個(gè)詳細(xì)的研究方案，每個(gè)研究領(lǐng)域都有分配專門的導(dǎo)師和學(xué)生們一起緊密合作。
The project work will be conducted independently by the student,helped by an academic supervisor. The formal teaching component is provided through the applied research methods for business and management module, which is scheduled to take place before commencement of the dissertation. In this module a detailed research proposal will be developed by the student with support from the module tutor.  Each student is allocated an academic supervisor with expertise in the field of the student’s research, who works closely with the student to;
有助于完善和完成研究計(jì)劃
•help to refine and finalise the research proposal
在文獻(xiàn)評論中提供該項(xiàng)目的方法及建議，以支持該項(xiàng)目更好的完成。
•provide academic expertise and advice on literature review and use of appropriate methodology to underpin the project
•monitor the student’s progress during the period of the dissertation preparation keeping records of all meetings.
•encourage student to keep appropriate records of action and progress which could subsequently be included in the dissertation
•provide general support, direction and guidance as required throughout the research process.

Formal supervision: 4 hrs
Directed study:  446 hrs

ASSESSMENT METHODS:評估方法
每個(gè)dissertation是由兩個(gè)成員的內(nèi)部人員評估。一個(gè)樣本的dissertation需發(fā)給外部考官評估。
Each dissertation is assessed internally by two members of staff. A sample of dissertations are also sent to external examiners.
學(xué)生將被要求提交一份書面報(bào)告，通常情況下，15000字，包含了文獻(xiàn)綜述，研究方法，數(shù)據(jù)分析和建議。內(nèi)含文獻(xiàn)資料、方法、數(shù)據(jù)分析和個(gè)人推薦信。

Students will be required to submit one written report of, normally, 15000 words, containing a literature review, methodology, data analysis and recommendations. You will be addressing how your recommendations could be implemented given the studies you have undertaken and your prior experience of the organisation or business sector which you have been investigating. You will be expected to include within the recommendations an outline plan detailing the timescales,management interventions and resources that would need to be available to implement the recommendations. You will also reflect upon the development of your skills and competence derived from your experience of undertaking the project.#p#分頁標(biāo)題#e#

AMPLIFIED CONTENT:
The research proposal is developed in substantial detail during the Applied Research Methods for Business and Management module.
The dissertation research process will involve four 1 hour

meetings ---
•Meeting 1 – the tutor will aid the student with the strategic context in which the project is being set as well as determining the scope of the literature review to be undertaken by the student.
•Meeting 2 - the tutor will help the student to clarify the research methodologies that will be used by the student in gathering data/ intelligence for the project.
•Meeting 3 – the tutor will discuss with the student the findings arising in the project and help the student to reflect upon the conclusions and recommendations of the project.
•Meeting 4 – the tutor will review with the student any final issues before submission.

INDICATIVE READING LIST:
Saunders, M.N.K., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2003) Research Methods for Business, 3rd Edition London, Pitman. Silverman, D. (ed) (1997) Qualitative Research: Theory, Method and Practice. Sage.De Wit, B and Meyer, R [2004] Strategy Process, Content and Context 3t Edition Thomson
Easterby-Smith, M., Thorp, R and Lowe, A, [2003] Management Research 1st Edition Sage Brewerton, P, and Millward, L, [2004]Organisational Research Methods 1st Edition Sage Coghlan, D and Brannick, T, [2003] Doing Action Research in your own Organisation Sage Relevant journals will be consulted（http://ukthesis.org/mba）by the students depending upon the area of their dissertation。