| Module Title |
Dissertation |
| Module Code |
FBA1016 (ITS: EF511) |
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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
To develop students' general ability to undertake independent research including problem definition, data collection, analysis and reporting of findings. To equip students with a set of analytical, quantitative and report writing skills with which to carry out their research. Students will write a research proposal, a preliminary research report and conclude with writing up their final research dissertation.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Critique financial research and assess appropriateness of research question, methodology and data analysis.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 48 | Workshops and Seminars | | Independent Study | 702 | Undertaking research |
| Total Workload: 750 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10683 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Seyed Aref Mahdavi Ardekani | Module Teacher | Shaen Corbet |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Research Proposal | 10% | Sem 1 End | | Assignment | Preliminary Research Report | 25% | Sem 2 End | | Assignment | Dissertation | 65% | Other |
| 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
- Reading Material: There is no textbook for this module. Course handouts, incorporating readings and other material will be circulated as appropriate.,
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