This module will enable students to write a high quality Business Report under the supervision of an international business expert on a management and/ or business related issue that supports their immediate career objectives.
The module will typically include:
• The Literature Review
• Electronic Literature Searching and On-Line Sources
• Using Literature Effectively
• Research Design
• Writing a Business Report
• Communicating Findings to Different Audiences
Private Study: 442
Contact Hours: 8
Total: 450
Main assessment methods
Business Report (8000 - 10000 words) (100%)
Reassessment methods
100% Project
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Conceptualise a research topic or question on international business and management, design and apply an appropriate research methodology and clearly articulate this within a report.
- Identify and apply advanced tools and techniques to support the report.
- Produce a comprehensive report in the required format that systematically integrates and communicates knowledge gained from the course.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of and competency in their individual international project domains.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced competence in numeracy and quantitative skills including the use of models of business situations and qualitative research skills.
- Conduct critical research into business and management issues.
- Identify, find, record, organise and manipulate and communicate comprehensive knowledge relevant to the development and management of organisations.
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