Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description Both the dissertation and practicum are intended to afford postgraduate students on the MSDM programme an opportunity to exercise their creative, questioning, analytic, and writing skills in a focused and practical manner. Whereas the dissertation is a critical evaluation of a research question primarily from an academic perspective, the practicum is intended to expose the student to an analysis of a real-world problem. While their focus is different (primarily academic, or applied) they must each contain a substantial piece of primary research and students are expected to put into practice the theoretical materials covered in earlier modules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a sound grasp of the theoretical principles affecting a defined area of a domain of knowledge 2. Synthesize existing sets of knowledge 3. Demonstrate a capacity for original thought, logical argument and the ability to discuss objectively and rigorously 4. Perform primary research to explore further specific aspects of a problem. 5. Apply the appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies to a primary research project 6. Analyze primary data and draw conclusions based on that data. 7. Appropriately reference all materials cited, using the Harvard Business School style | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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