| Module Title |
Masters Dissertation |
| Module Code |
BAA1060 (ITS: MT5106) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
30 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Design and justify a research-based approach to problem solving in occupational safety and health
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11092 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Caroline Mcmullan | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Report(s) | Thesis | 100% | Sem 2 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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