Dissertation in Management Studies (Academic) - MAN00158M
- Department: The York Management School
- Credit value: 60 credits
- Credit level: M
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Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Summer Semester 2024-25 |
Module aims
The module requires students to conduct an academic research on a contemporary organisation or management issue. It involves sustained private study over semester 3, culminating in submission of a dissertation. The aim of the module is to develop and demonstrate abilities to design and implement an independent academic research project, and to write-up the results .The dissertation will provide an in depth and critical review of the relevant research literature and a critical consideration of methods and methodology used to investigate the issue, presentation of research findings and a critical discussion of these.
By undertaking a longer piece of sustained research and writing, students will demonstrate: critical analytical skills; ability to gather data and draw together information from a range of sources; writing and presentational skills; and subject-specific knowledge. As this is a self-study module, you will also draw on the skills that you have acquired throughout your degree, including self-management, working to deadlines, and subject knowledge.
Module learning outcomes
Successful completion of the dissertation will demonstrate that students are able to:
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Undertake a significant enquiry into a contemporary issue relating to Management studies.
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Critically analyse significant bodies of literature in the chosen topic area
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Apply knowledge of research/information search strategies and organisational methods
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Engage with ethical issues in undertaking research
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Analyse appropriate data and present findings clearly
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Prepare and write a well-presented and substantial academic dissertation
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Critically reflect on the research skills and their relationship to future development and employability
Module content
In preparing the dissertation students will:
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Critically engage with relevant literature in relation to their named degree
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Identify a meaningful research question/topic/problem
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Engage with the key issues and questions arising in the topic area
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Identify and deploy an appropriate research methodology
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Collect and analyse data (where appropriate)
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Extrapolate key findings
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be given in accordance with the University Policy on feedback in the Guide to Assessment as well as in line with the School policy.
Indicative reading
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Bryman, A. (2008) Social Research Methods (3rd edn). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Bryman, A., Bell, E. and Harley, B. (2019) Business Research Methods (5th edn). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Buchanan, D. A. and Bryman, A. (Eds.) (2009) The Sage Handbook of Organizational Research Methods. London: Sage.
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Cameron, S., & Price, D. (2009) Business Research Methods: A practical approach. London: Kogan Page Publishers.
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Marschan-Piekkari, R. and Welch, C (Eds.) (2004) Handbook of Qualitative Research Methods for International Business. London: Edward Elgar Publishing:
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Neuman, W.L. (2011) Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Boston and London: Pearson Education
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Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2019) Research Methods for Business Students (8th edn). London: Pearson.
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Symon, G. and Cassell, C. (2012) Qualitative Organizational Research: Core Methods and Current Challenges. London: Sage.
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Thomas, G. (2016). How to do your Case Study, 2nd edn. London: Sage.
- Yin, R. K. (2013) Case Study Research: Design and Methods (5th edn). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.