2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DESN5315M Dissertation – Global Fashion Management

60 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: To be confirmed. Enquiries to Edel Moore please
Email: e.m.moore@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Oct to 31 Aug View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module provides students with the opportunity to investigate a subject area of relevance to their programme of study. Lectures and seminars will be provided to support development of research skills and a Dissertation Supervisor will be allocated to each student.

Objectives

The role of the dissertation module is to provide an opportunity for students to complete and present written research on a topic of relevance to Masters programme. The aim of the dissertation is to explore and interpret research information through critical review and analysis of literature and primary and/or analysis of secondary research to create a coherent and cogent argument. The dissertation module gives students the opportunity investigate an issue of contemporary academic and/or business interest, in the subject area of Global Fashion Management. The teaching curriculum for the Masters’ programme has the potential to give rise to novel research questions and a wide scope of subjects which will have interest to the wider academic and professional community.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module. students will be able to:
• demonstrate an ability to apply skills and knowledge acquired throughout the programme to the framing of specific research questions;
• formulate a detailed research design for investigation;
• demonstrate appropriate academic rigor in the acquisition, critical analysis and presentation of conceptual and empirical material derived from primary and/or secondary sources;
• successfully implement a chosen research project exhibiting high clarity of expression under the guidance and supervision of a faculty supervisor.

Syllabus

The students will select an area of investigation and provide a short presentation to the module staff during Semester 1 and a written project proposal at the end of Semester 1. This proposal forms part of the module assessment.
During Semester 2 a formal presentation of progress to date will be made to the module team which is part of the assessment criteria for the module.
Students will be expected to provide draft reports to their supervisors during the development of the dissertation to facilitate feedback on progress, content and quality.
Students will be expected to manage their time and proactively work with their supervisors during the research and writing up period.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
presentation	1	7.00	7.00
Lecture	6	1.00	6.00
Seminar	5	2.00	10.00
Tutorial	7	1.00	7.00
Independent online learning hours			570.00
Private study hours			0.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Private study

1. Library search and selection of topic 70 hours
2. Identification and critical review of background literature and other sources 70 hours
3. Preparation of research plan 70 hours
4. Primary and/or secondary research, formulation of research findings and conclusions 240 hours
5. Preparation for presentations 20 hours
6. Completing draft and final dissertation for submission 100 hours

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	12,000-15,000 words	80.00
Research Proposal	1,500-2,000 words	10.00
Presentation	10 minute project presentation	0.00
Presentation	15 minute dissertation presentation	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Dissertation presentation resit can be conducted via recording or skype if required.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/11/2018 09:25:41

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