2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DESN5315M Dissertation – Global Fashion Management

60 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Ms Edel Moore
Email: e.m.moore@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module provides students with the opportunity to independently investigate and produce a dissertation on a subject area of relevance to their programme of study. Lectures and seminars will be provided in Semester 1 to support development ofresearch skills. These will enable the student to structure and conduct their independent piece of research in Semester 2 and 3. A dissertation supervisors will be allocated to each student for the rest of the duration of the module. There will be 10supervisor-student meetings to guide the progress of the 12,000-15,000 word end-ofterm independent dissertation submission.

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 the 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 requires students to investigate an issue of contemporary academic and/or business interest, in the subject area of Global Fashion Management. Semester 1 lectures and tutorials introduce students to a broad range of generic research methods followed by more focused exploration of specific methods, techniques and issues appropriate to marketing, organisational and consumer behaviour. This will provide students with understanding and insight into a range of methods which they may utilise when designing and conducting their independent dissertation. 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:
1. demonstrate an ability to apply skills and knowledge acquired throughout the programme to the framing of specific research questions;
2. gain insight into a range of methodological approaches and distinguish between methods of data collection and analysis;
3. formulate a detailed research design for investigation;
4. demonstrate appropriate academic rigor in the acquisition, critical analysis and presentation of conceptual and empirical material derived from primary and/or secondary sources;
5. implement a chosen research project exhibiting high clarity of expression under the guidance and supervision of a faculty supervisor.

Syllabus

In Semester 1 students will attend lectures and tutorials relating to
- Setting the research question and the research process;
- Literature review development;
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods of data collection;
- Ethics in research.
Students will select an area of investigation and provide a 10 min 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 summative assessment. Students will be expected to provide draft reports to their supervisors during the development of the dissertation in Semester 2 and 3 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
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	1.00	1.00
Lecture	14	1.00	14.00
Seminar	14	1.00	14.00
Tutorial	17	1.00	17.00
Private study hours			554.00
Total Contact hours			46.00
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 for formative presentations - 20 hours
4. Preparation of research proposal/plan - 54 hours
5. Primary and/or secondary research, formulation of research findings and conclusions - 240 hours
6. Completing draft and final dissertation for submission - 100 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored via attendance at lectures, seminars, a formative presentation in Semester and through regular meetings with supervisors for the rest of the duration of the module.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	12,000-15,000 words	90.00
Research Proposal	1,500-2,000 words	10.00
Presentation	10 minute project presentation	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resit is 100% by 12-15,000 word dissertation.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 08/05/2019

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