Module: Semester 2 Abroad THESIS (Germany)

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Semester 2 Abroad THESIS (Germany)
Module Code	MT5215 (ITS) / BAA1067 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Marty Reilly
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

Participant will have the opportunity to engage, in some depth, with an issue of professional or intellectual interest. In carrying out the dissertation research, participants will have the opportunity to read extensively, but with focus, and to develop new understandings in a particular area.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a research question.
2. Choose an appropriate methodology relevant to the research topic.
3. Produce research that evaluates and synthesises materials drawn from a range of sources.
4. Collect data using appropriate research methods
5. Carry out analysis and draw conclusions from the research.
6. Present the application of findings and arguments in a reflective manner to the improvement of international management.
7. Demonstrate originality through the exercise of independent critical and creative thinking.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Thesis	Dissertation.	100%	n/a

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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