| CODE | BKF4300 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 18 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Banking, Finance and Investments | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Every student has to write a dissertation of 12,000 words on a topic relevant to the area of study. Study-unit Aims The dissertation is intended to allow students to extend and strengthen their understanding of a particular topic related to Banking and Finance. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - acquire a detailed understanding of a particular idea of relevance to their degree - obtain an in-depth knowledge of the relevant literature on the subject of the dissertation - conduct research - obtain an understanding of research work, including research ethics 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - critically appraise various methods of analysing - work as a member of a community of learners and independently - continue own competence development and specialization - formulate and analyse complex scholarly issues independently, systematically and critically Main Text/s and any supplementary readings -How to write a Thesis, Rowena Murray, Open University Press, Second Edition (2006) (available at UOM library) -Business Research Methods, Alan Bryman and Emma Bell, Oxford University Press, Second Edition (2007) (available at UOM library) -Doing a Literature Review, Chris Hart, Sage Publications, 1998 (available at UOM library) Readings as indicated and suggested by the supervisor and any others that the student finds relevant to the topic being researched. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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