Module: Dissertation

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	MT5219
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Colum Foley Semester 2: Colum Foley Autumn: Colum Foley
Module Teachers	Colum Foley
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	25
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

Capstone Project for the MSc in Management of Operations

Learning Outcomes

1. Work independently and self critically to search for, sift through and organise relevant literature and critically assess its significance in relation to a research question
2. Consider a variety of research methodological options and apply the most appropriate approach for the topic being researched
3. Demonstrate independent and critical thinking and analysis by synthesizing the diversity of data, knowledge, understanding, and skills initiated in the taught elements of the programme and developed in the undertaking of the research
4. Plan and produce a substantial and coherent piece of individual academic research with a persuasive and coherent argument that responds to the research question

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	5	Tutorial on research methods and preparing for dissertation
Directed learning	5	Read notes and dissertation guidelines provided
Lecture	25	Working with appointed supervisor
Independent Study	25	Independent Study Source, review and assimilate peer-reviewed and other materials related to dissertation topic
Independent Study	300	Source and read additional material required to write a literature review
Assignment Completion	390	Carry out independent research and write a dissertation
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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Extended Essay / Dissertation	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MCT	MSc in Management of Clean Technologies
MISS	MSc in Mgmt Information Systems Strategy
MOPSA	MSc in Management of Operations
MSD	MSc in Mgmt for Sustainable Development
MSISA	MSc Mngt of Internet Enterprise Systems

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