Dissertation (Masters)
(Dissertation)
This course requires an enrolment key
Course description
The dissertation is a major piece of independent work that effectively constitutes the culmination of students' MBA studies. The dissertation requires the application of skills developed in the Research Methodology module. The dissertation will require students to engage in rigorous research, information gathering and/or analytical investigation into a business issue, an organisational concern and/or a management activity. The dissertation should lead towards recommendations (say for service improvement), a business plan, or some other practical conclusion. Students are encouraged to carry out their dissertation in association with their company or organisation. In most cases, we expect this to be the company or organisation in which the student is currently employed. There is a quid pro quo here, as the company or organisation itself should benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced student with a weight of business management study to his/her credit. Colchester Institute recognises the need for ethical practice in the conduct of research and confidentiality in the presentation and publication of findings and recommendations.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Successfully complete a self-managed and extended piece of work, requiring independent thought and initiative.
- Generate specific and feasible dissertation objectives appropriate for Postgraduate studies.
- Critically review the literature that constitutes the existing context of an area of investigation.
- Select, justify and apply appropriate methods for information gathering and research
- Critically analyse and evaluate relevant data.
- Draw conclusions and make recommendations related to the presented analysis.
