2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5911M Dissertation for International Business

45 creditsClass Size: 160

Module manager: Ziko Konwar
Email: z.konwar@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Feb to 30 Sep View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Utilising the learning from various core and elective modules, this module enables students to design and complete an independent research project on a specific area relating to international business.

Objectives

This module aims to provide students with the skills required to design and complete an independent research project, independently, in a specific area relating to the MSc International Business programme, making appropriate choices of research method and approach.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- independently design and manage a piece of original research project
- identify a gap in literature and justify it appropriately
- discuss the ethical dimensions of their research and obtain appropriate ethical approval, if needed
- demonstrate understanding of the existing literature on the subject by conducting a systematic review of it and synthesise existing knowledge
- establish links between theory and methods within their field of study
- use the knowledge and skills gained from other modules and apply for research
- choose and justify relevant research method(s) for conducting research
- critically analyse the data collected to answer the research question(s) adopted for the work
- present findings in the form of a written report

Skills outcomes
Subject Specific
- Critically engage with the current literature in the field of international business
- Be critical in applying core concepts, analytical tools and frameworks in an integrated manner across subjects to identify the dynamics and constraints of managing
- Take ownership of a significant independent project, managing all aspects, including engagement with the supervisor and any third party

Syllabus

The syllabus for this module is effectively the stages of the dissertation as a research study, and will vary depending on the nature of the research chosen, The stages will typically include a selection from the following:
- Dissertation topic definition
- Literature review
- Dissertation plan
- Identification of a conceptual framework
- Development of research questions and hypotheses/propositions
- Desk and secondary research
- Data collection
- Analysis of results
- Development of conclusions
- Suggestions for future research
- Writing up the dissertation

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	2.00	22.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Tutorial	5	0.50	2.50
Private study hours			415.50
Total Contact hours			34.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			450.00

Private study

Private study hours are primarily meant for working on the research project, preparing for supervision meetings and going through reading suggested for the module.

The private study hours will also allow students to revise lecture material.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will primarily receive feedback during the supervision meeting. Students are expected to submit their work in progress to the supervisors in advance of their meetings.
Students will also receive formative feedback on the comment sheet along with their grades.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	12,000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

The resit for the module will be by 12,000 word dissertation for 100% of the module mark.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 21/11/2019

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