This module is not currently running in 2021 to 2022.
This module will enable students to write a high quality Business Report on a management and/ or business related issue which both supports their immediate career objectives and satisfies the examination requirements first time.
The module will typically include:
• Business Reports
• The Literature Review
• Electronic Literature Searching and On-Line Sources
• Using Literature Effectively
• Research Design
• Introduction to Research Methods: Including observational research, surveys, experiments and qualitative research
• Writing a Business Report
• Communicating Findings to Different Audiences
Total contact hours: 24
Private study hours: 276
Total study hours: 300
Main assessment methods
Proposal (750 – 1000 words) (10%)
Business Report (6000 - 8000 words) (90%)
Reassessment method;
100% Project
Blumberg, B., Cooper, D.R., and P.S. Schindler (2008), Business Research Methods, 2nd European Ed, McGraw Hill.
Cottrell, S. (2003) "Skills for Success: The Personal Development Planning Handbook", Palgrave
Bryman, A. and Bell, E. (2006) "Business Research Methods", Oxford University Press
Hussey, J. and Hussey, R. (1997) "Business Research: A Practical Guide for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students, Palgrave
Sharp, J., Peters, J. and Howard, K. (2002) "The Management of a Student Research Project", 3rd ed. Gower;
Weyers, J. and McMillan, K. (2007) "How to Write Dissertations and Project Reports", Prentice Hall
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
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 apply appropriate tools and techniques to support the report.
- Produce a report in the required format that integrates and communicates knowledge gained from the MSc International Business and Management programme.
- Gain a deeper understanding of and competency in their individual project domains.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in numeracy and quantitative skills including the use of models of business situations, qualitative research skills.
- Conduct research into business and management issues.
- Identify, find, record, organise and manipulate and communicate knowledge relevant to the development and management of organisations.
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