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Module Title	LM Research Project: Dissertation
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Management
Module Code	07 38007
Module Lead	Devon K. Barrow, Ph.D.
Level	Masters Level
Credits	40
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Project supervision-5 hours Guided independent study-395 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	The aim of this module is to develop students’ knowledge, skills, capability and competency in the development and execution of an individual research project. Students will have the opportunity to design, develop and implement a research methodology appropriate to the research being undertaken, and which draws upon and aims to contribute to a body of knowledge in the field of procurement, operations and supply chain management. Students will be expected to draw upon research knowledge and skills developed during their overall programme of studies. Students can choose to develop their project and research with a focus on literature review and analysis combined or not with data analysis. Both primary data as well as secondary data are appropriate for the dissertation in this programme. The Research and Analysis in Supply Chain Management and the dissertation modules involve student research and, together, make up 60 credits of independent learning based on student research within the MSc programme.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify a research topic and operationalise that topic into a set of research questions and objectives. Implement a research plan that will allow research objectives to be met within a given timeframe. Critically analyse and evaluate the literature, including the knowledge and understanding in relation to an area of research and a research topic. Critically analyse, evaluate and present the analysis and findings of research with clarity. Formulate a set of conclusions and recommendations from a research study, including suggestions for future research. Critically self-reflect.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: A 10,000-word dissertation (100%) Reassessment: Reassessment by failed component. A 10,000-word dissertation (100%)
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