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Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleMBA PROJECT:PART I
Course Unit CodeMBA549
Course Unit DetailsMBA Business Administration (MBA) (Postgraduate Assignment Modules) -
Number of ECTS credits allocated10
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Identify research topics of theoretical and conceptual relevance to their field of study
  2. Formulate specific research questions and /or hypotheses within the above context
  3. Identify scientific methods relevant to the chosen research field
  4. Develop a project proposal and a detailed project plan
  5. Propose/ develop a specific methodology relevant to the selected research questions
  6. Identify academic sources and theories pertaining to the selected research area
  7. Review relevant literature
Mode of DeliveryDistance Learning
PrerequisitesMBA510Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

The students will perform the following tasks:

 

- Define project aim and objectives

- Identify research questions

- Develop detailed project plan

- Propose/ develop appropriate research methodology

- Review relevant literature

- Identify an appropriate theoretical framework relevant to the chosen research field

- Complete a 8000 word draft document containing the abovematerial

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Will depend on the research topics chosen
References
    Planned learning activities and teaching methodsSupervisors will meet face-to-face with studentsduring the process
    Assessment methods and criteria
    Language of instructionEnglish
    Work placement(s)NO