MN5498
Group Dissertation
2016-2017
60
30
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2016-2017
SCOTCAT credits : 60
ECTS credits : 30
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Full Year
Planned timetable:
This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within the field of business and finance. They are required to prepare a 15,000 word (approximately) report dissertation detailing justified conclusions and recommendations. This is a core element of the M.Litt. and is only available to students who achieve an average assessment grade of 13.5 or above in their GPA for the 6 preceding taught modules in semesters 1 and 2 (to a total of 120 credits)core and option modules. Training in methodology will be provided to students in semesters 1 and 2 as preparation for the dissertation. Supervision of the dissertation is also provided. Each group will comprise up to 6 students. The group dissertation will comprise 70% of the assessment; the remaining 30% will be awarded for an individual report and log book. The individual report should either critically reflect upon working in a multi-cultural project team or on a specific topic related to the group project in both cases the exact topic for the individual report will require supervisor approval.