Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | DISSERTATION | ||||
Course Unit Code | ITSM520 | ||||
Course Unit Details | MSc International Trade and Shipping Management (Master's Dissertation) - | ||||
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 30 | ||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||
Course Contents | The MSc Thesis will have the form of an original research project that includes data collection and processing (theoretical, interpretational and applied research). The MSc in International Trade and Shipping Management at Frederick University offers students the opportunity to specialise in one of four areas: Trade and Logistics, Ship Management, Financial Management, and Transport Operations. The precise topic is to be discussed and agreed in the beginning by the Instructors and Advisor. The choice of dissertation topic will lead to the award of one of our four named degrees:
Length Although determining the exact length of the dissertation is not possible since the quality evaluation criteria lie within the dissertation content and depth, the expected extend is set around 20,000 words, excluding Tables of Contents, Annexes, Appendixes and References. When completed (with the consent of the Thesis Advisor) the Dissertation must be submitted in three copies, 15 days before the examination period of the semester. | ||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||
Work placement(s) | NO |