Masters Level Dissertation Module on International Business Issues

The aim of the module is to allow those students who are pursuing the Masters degree to have a further opportunity to develop their chosen specialism by preparing and presenting a research based Dissertation. The final submission will be not more than 12,000 words. The Dissertation will build on previous studies and will fuse them into a major piece of research related to an international business issue/s.

Successful students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of different research strategies and approaches.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and development of a critical literature review on an international business and topic.
3. Apply research skills to carry out empirical research on an international business subject, including collecting, analysing and interpreting data.
4. Develop writing skills and be able to present an independently reasoned and logical argument in written communication.

Dissertation [100%]

Final assessment of the completed Dissertation submission will be made by two internal assessors using predetermined evaluation criteria. A standardised and well-established marking criteria utilising a marking proforma will be used for all Dissertations. All Dissertations will be presented to the External Examiner for review.

Word count should be no more than 12,000 words.

The Dissertation must be submitted through the UK Turnitin link in Blackboard (instructions will be given in Blackboard).

Written feedback will be provided within three weeks of the submission date of the Dissertation after it has been first and second marked.

Formative assessment feedback is an integral part of the dissertation process. Supervisors and students meet regularly on a one-to-one basis at various stages of the research process, to monitor and discuss progress and where guidance and feedback is provided.