Module: Masters Dissertation

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Masters Dissertation
Module Code	MT5106 (ITS) / BAA1060 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Caroline Mcmullan
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module will allow students to apply their knowledge of research methods in carrying out a full research project and writing their research up as a minor dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design and justify a research-based approach to problem solving in occupational safety and health
2. Test a set of coherent and potentially interesting research questions
3. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the concepts, themes and issues in the published literature in a chosen area of occupational health
4. Gather primary data and analyse findings from data in the light of the published literature to generate meaningful answers to research questions
5. Defend the need to ensure that research findings and/or recommendations for effective management of occupational safety and health are based on sound research

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Seminars	30	Students will attend 5x6 hour seminars per semester
Lecture	720	Students will complete a literature review, undertake emprical research and write their thesis during this time.
Total Workload: 750

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Content
The dissertation should reflect a sound grasp of the theoretical principles affecting a defined area of safety and health at work and include an awareness of research by leading academics who have contributed to the present state of knowledge and of their real-world application. The topic of the dissertation will typically relate to the application of these theoretical principles to an analysis of issues in the student's work or industry environment. It should demonstrate a sound understanding of concepts and techniques gained from the programme course work. The student should show a capacity for original thought and for logical argument, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to report conclusions clearly. The dissertation should not normally exceed 20,000 words.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	Thesis	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Indicative Reading List

Saunders, Lewis & Thornshill: 2009, Research Methods for Business Students, 5th, Prentice Hall,
Bell: 2005, Doing Your Research Project, 4th, Open University Press,
Denscombe: 2007, The Good Research Guide for small-scale social research projects, 3rd, McGraw Hill,

Other Resources

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