- Department: The York Management School
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Mark Egan
- Credit value: 60 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Summer Vacation 2021-22 |
The dissertation is a research-based activity involving sustained private study over a three-four month period, culminating in submission of a dissertation of not more than 12,000 words.
The aim of the dissertation is to develop students’ abilities to initiate, design, and implement a substantial research project, and to write-up the results of this.
Successful completion of the dissertation will demonstrate that students are able to
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Dissertation |
N/A | 90 |
Essay/coursework Dissertation Proposal |
N/A | 10 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Reassessment: Dissertation |
N/A | 100 |
Written feedback from both examiners is released to students after the final exam board. In cases of a marginal fail where minor amendments are permitted, students will be given written guidance on the required amendments.
Allan, B. (2009) Study Skills for Business and Management Students, Maidenhead, Open University/McGraw Hill
Brown, R. (2006 )Doing your dissertation in Business and Management, the reality of researching and writing, London, Sage