Module: Dissertation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	MNA1074 (ITS: HR517)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	25

Description

The module enables students to engage in the processese involved in the execution of a research dissertation. The module provides the opportunity for learners to demonstrate the ability to identify an applied issue in organisational life which requires research and understanding. The module will offer the particpant the opportunity to identify, diagnose and investiagate this issues. This includes the positioning of the research in the relevant theoretical/empirical literature. The design of a ethically cogent and methodologically robust research plan. The operationalisation of the research programme and the appropriate analysis and interpretation of the data. The module emphsises the inclusion of practical and actionable recommendations for change, improvement or enhancement of current organisational practice. Learners are required to demonstrate a critial evaluative approach and to undertake empirical investigation and analysis.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1D64B10B-C504-0001-8095-301014001F24
2. Conduct a thorough critique of the literature relevant to their chosen research topic.
3. 1D64B112-D820-0001-85D1-34A01C251346
4. Develop cogent and coherent research questions which reflect extant literature/research
5. 1D64B112-EEAF-0001-F284-13301ABE1C46
6. Design a rigorous research programme, including empirical work and analysis of data which abides by research ethics standards of the PSI

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Part time hours per semester
Lecture	20	Supervisory meeting (plus Analysis consultation)
Independent Study	200	Research design, operationalisation and data analysis
Lecture	100	Design issues, methods choices, data analysis
Independent Study	55	Research & review
Total Workload: 375

Section Breakdown
CRN	11074	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Janine Bosak	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Supervisory meetings (plus Analysis Consultation with Statistician if appropriate)

Research design, operationalisation and data analysis

Design issues, methods choices, data analysis

Research Supervision & Write-up Review

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Rogelberg S. G. (ed): 2002, Hanbook of Research in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Blackwell, Malden: Mass.,
Klein, K., & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (eds): 2000, MutliLevel Theory, Research and Methods in Organizations, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco CA,
Jackson, S: 2010, Research Methods: A Modular Approach, Wadsworth Publishing: Florida,
Kin, R: 2002, Applications of Case Study Research Second Edition (Applied Social Research Methods Series Volume 34, Sage: London,
Jackson, S: 2008, . Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach, 3rd Edition, Wadsworth: Florida,
American Psychological Association: 2009, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition, APA: New York,
Cronk, B.C: 2008, How to Use SPSS: A Step-By-Step Guide to Analysis and Interpretation, 5th Edition., Pyrczak Publishing:New York,

Articles:
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Other Resources

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