Prof Ane Miren Tamayo MAR 3.36

This course is available on the MSc in Accounting and Finance. This course is not available as an outside option.

Students wishing to select this option must first prepare a dissertation proposal in MT (approx. 500 words). This should be submitted to the programme manager by October 31st. The course convener will then review the submissions, and for those with sufficient potential, will allocate a suitable supervisor. Approval for this option will only be forthcoming for those with submissions that reach the required standard and for which a suitable supervisor is available.

The dissertation usually consists of an empirical investigation of a selected problem. Occasionally, the dissertation may consist of a critical evaluation of the relevant literature.

The dissertation must identify relevant issues, sustain reasoned argument, and draw supportable conclusions. It must be arranged in an organized manner and include a full bibliography.

ca. 6 hours; this involves, amongst other things, a research essay workshop, a group discussion of research essay outlines and one-to-one supervisory meetings.

Students are expected to work largely independently on their own. There will be an introductory orientation at the beginning of Winter Term on how to write and research for a long essay, including the use of library resources. Thereafter students receive at least two one-to-one supervisory sessions prior to final submission to help with the definition, orientation and execution of the research topic.

In addition, a workshop will be organised for all students where they discuss and receive collective feedback on their dissertation outlines.

Students will receive feedback on their dissertation outlines and draft work that they submit to their supervisors. Students will have two meetings with their supervisors where they receive feedback on submitted written work.

Students will be required to produce written work in preparation for the meetings with their supervisors and for the joint workshop where the dissertation outlines are discussed.

Relevant readings will depend on the specific area of research. This will likely be self-managed by the student with guidance from their supervisor.

Dissertation (100%, 8000 words) in the ST.

Two typewritten copies of the research essay (6000-8000 words) must be submitted to the MSc Programme Manager by 31 May. An additional electronic copy must be uploaded to Moodle no later than 4.00pm on the same day.