This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
A synopsis of the curriculum
• Introduction to Business/Management Projects
• Research Methodologies
• Literature search and Literature Review
• Data collection and questionnaire
• Structuring a Project Report
• Data Analysis
• Presentations
Total contact hours: 20
Private study hours: 280
Total study hours: 300
Progress Report (5%)
Presentation (10%)
Project (8000-12000 words) (85%)
Reassessment Instrument: 100% project
Davies, M.B., (2007), Doing a Successful Student Research Project using Qualitative or Quantitative Methods, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Easterby-Smith, M. et al., (2008), Management Research, Sage London.
Kumar, R., (2005, 2011), Research Methodology, A Step-by-step Guide for Beginners, Sage London.
Wilson, J., (2010), Essentials of Business Research, Sage London.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- identify an appropriate Business topic on which to write the report;
- identify and systematically apply appropriate tools and techniques to support the report;
- produce a report in the required format that integrates and communicates in-depth knowledge gained from the relevant programmes;
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and competency in their individual project domains.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- identify, find, record, organise and manipulate and communicate complex knowledge relevant to the development and management of organisations;
- demonstrate an in-depth competence in time and project management;
- demonstrate enhanced transferable skills in relation to independent learning.
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