MG493     
Dissertation

This information is for the 2017/18 session.

Teacher responsible

Various

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Human Resources and Organisations (Human Resource Management/CIPD), MSc in Human Resources and Organisations (International Employment Relations and Human Resource Management) and MSc in Human Resources and Organisations (Organisational Behaviour). This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

This course consists of an academic dissertation in which students explore a research question that is grounded in the academic literature. While students will be assigned a dissertation supervisor, the supervisor will only provide guidance as needed – students are expected to take the lead and demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research. Students can also apply for a Links project and, if accepted, will conduct research on an HR question posed by the Links sponsor. More information about Links projects will be provided in class.

Teaching

15 hours of lectures in the MT.

15 hours of lectures in the MT during Weeks 1 to 5 inclusive. Lectures will explain dissertation requirements and expectations as well as introduce quantitative and qualitative research methods. After Week 5, students will be expected to work independently on preparing a dissertation proposal, to be submitted at the end of the term. Supervisors will be assigned during the first few weeks of LT.

Formative coursework

Students will work with their dissertation supervisors in order to gauge their progress.

Indicative reading

Students will be instructed on how to conduct literature searches in order to find readings relevant to their research project.

Assessment

Dissertation (100%).

Key facts

Department: Management

Total students 2016/17: 149

Average class size 2016/17: Unavailable

Controlled access 2016/17: No

Lecture capture used 2016/17: Yes (MT)

Value: One Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Leadership
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Communication