| Module Title |
Dissertation |
| Module Code |
BAA1069 (ITS: MT5219) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
25 |
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Description
Capstone Project for the MSc in Management of Operations
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11110 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mathieu Mercadier | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Extended Essay / Dissertation | n/a | 100% | n/a |
| 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:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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