Sunderland MBA dissertation briefing session 2016

Sunderland MBA dissertation briefing session 2016: (June 6): 3 hours

Basic information:

Item A

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment 001: As part of the development of the dissertation, the student will be required to complete a 1500 word research proposal which the academic supervisor will confirm as appropriate to enable the student to continue with the dissertation. This element will represent 20% of the final mark. 

Assessment 002: Each dissertation is assessed internally by two members of staff. A sample of dissertations is also sent to external examiners. Students will be required to submit one written report of approximately 15000 words, containing a literature review, methodology, data analysis and recommendations. The issue of how recommendations for change could be implemented given the studies undertaken and will be based on prior experience of the organisation or business sector which has been investigated. Within the recommendations an outline plan detailing the timescales, management interventions and resources that would need to be available to implement the recommendations will be included. There will also be a critical reflection upon the development of skills and competences derived from the experience of undertaking the project. 

Item B
Project proposal agenda:

1. Project background: rationale for selection: word guide: 500-750

2. Literature review: identification of the key aspects of the business literature to underpin the study: word guide: 750-1000

3. Objectives: identify 3-4 objectives

4. Methodology: to consider the main primary and secondary research: word guide: 300

5. Key activities, time-scale and resources required

Item C
About using university e-library: some viewpoints from the university:

"It is really very rare that students cannot access resources if they are registered correctly. It is usually more about understanding how resources work and ensuring you’re logged in.

If the problem is one of finding relevant journals on Discover it may be that they aren’t using a good variety of keywords or using some of the search features such as filters and advanced searching."

Also refer to academic publisher list

Internet resource from the tutor

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