University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: TBC

This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within the fields of Management and Information Technologies. They are required to prepare a dissertation of not more than 15,000 words on an approved topic which shows appropriate competences in both fields, especially in IT. At least 25% of the work will involve IT and 25% will involve Management focus, Typically it comprises a related work review, extension of old or development of new ideas, their implementation and testing, summarised in a report, with the implementation based on sound theory and software engineering principles.The project may be a team project but the dissertation will be an individual one.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel