Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Dissertation
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Strategy and Int Business
Module Code	07 37992
Module Lead	Professor John Bryson
Level	Masters Level
Credits	60
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Project supervision-5 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Guided independent study-565 hours Total: 600 hours
Exclusions
Description	The MSc International Business dissertation module is designed to enable students to undertake their own in-depth research and ‘pathway to practice’ study in a subject of interest related to their degree programme. The dissertation involves completing: (1) a traditional academic component, which might include an abstract, introduction, literature review (or a systematic literature review), research design and methodology, as well as presentation of (qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods) research findings, a discussion and conclusion, along with; (2) a sector based policy or strategy document, and/ or an applied case review with 4-5 recommendations for international business practice. In addition, students may be encouraged to consider ways in which their dissertation can be presented for public dissemination of findings, for example, by presenting their work visually and/or audio-visually in an accessible manner for a (non-academic) international business audience.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Undertake a substantial piece of independent research intended to inform practice. Challenge the literature, identifying an appropriate research design and methodology, analysing data, collating evidence, and considering the implications of their research for international business practice. Lead, plan, project manage and organise a major research project. Effectively communicate research findings. Identify and critically evaluate the research project’s practice-based implications.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: (2000 words) Research Proposal (20%) Dissertation involving: Part A – 12000 academic component (60%) and; Part B - 2000 word policy, strategy and/or applied practice document (20%). Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s): (2000 words) Research Proposal (20%) Dissertation involving: Part A – 12000 academic component (60%) and; Part B - 2000 word policy, strategy and/or applied practice document (20%).
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