EC5699
Finance Dissertation
2017-2018
60
30
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
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 of a topic relevant and appropriate to the MSc. The dissertation takes the form of a substantially extended theoretical, analytical or empirical essay. The word limit for the dissertation is 15,000. The lecture part of the module will train students' skills in framing a research hypothesis, conducting bibliographic research, writing a literature survey, and structuring a research paper.
Weekly contact: 5 lectures. Preparatory meeting and at least one supervisory meeting per month during the research period.
Scheduled learning hours: 11
Guided independent study hours: 598
As used by St Andrews: Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: No Re-Assessment Available
Module coordinator: Dr M M A La Manna
Module teaching staff: Dr S Braun
Module coordinator email mlm@st-andrews.ac.uk