| CODE | MGT2007 | ||||||
| TITLE | Long Essay | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Management | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | A supervised research project involving fieldwork and the application of theory and concepts to a real life situation culminating in the writing up of a long essay (Maximum 5,000 words). The final report may take any one of the following formats: - An executive report proposing a developmental/change programme for a particular organisation - A critical investigation of a research question/concern pertaining to the logistics and transportation sector in Malta or the Mediterranean region - A report on a hands-on project based on a case study approach Study-unit Aims The Project/Long Essay aims to engage the student in the application of a concept or theory through rigorous research that will be followed up through the writing up of a structured and substantiated piece of academic writing. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - identify an area of research - formulate a research question - review the relevant literature - investigate the identified issues - design and write up a report/long essay 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills): By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - carry out a piece of research independently - engage in critical analysis - develop effective writing skills - demonstrate the ability to communicate research results in a recognized academic style Main Text/s and any supplementary readings - Blumgerg, B. et al (2005) Business Research Methods. UK, McGraw-Hill |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Long Essay | ||||||
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