| 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
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
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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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