LD9718 – Research Methods & Analytics for Business Practice

Module Learning Outcomes

1. An understanding of the value of research methods in completing a Masters’ dissertation, consultancy project or management enquiry
2. Skills of data collection and analysis relevant to their chosen research topic.
3. Reflect on your own ethical values.

Assessment Overview 

Assignment 001 (70%): Research proposal – This is an individual 2,000 word extended research proposal synopsis. A  comprehensive illustration of the proposed project in any of Masters’ dissertation, consultancy project or management  enquiry.

Assignment 002 (30%): Poster presentation– This is an individual assignment (poster presentation): the poster presentation  must include a brief illustration of the proposed project in any of Masters’ dissertation, consultancy project or management  enquiry. 

Assignment 001: (70%) – RESEARCH PROPOSAL SYNOPSIS 

Using a range of available professional and academic tools, building on the contents of your poster presentation. you are required  to complete your 2,000-word extended research proposal synopsis. A comprehensive illustration of the proposed project in any  of Masters’ dissertation, consultancy project or management enquiry. Your research proposal must include comprehensive  elements of the following: 

1. Intro / overview giving background and context in relation to your dissertation, consultancy project or management  enquiry. [20%] 
2. Delivery of a summarised literature review and research gaps. [30%] 
3. Delivery of the research method adopted in your dissertation, consultancy project or management enquiry. [30%] D. Research Ethics 
4. A conclusion providing an overall summary of the key points made and a summing up of your dissertation,  consultancy project or management enquiry. [20%]

Assignment 002: Outline Brief (30%) – RESEARCH POSTER 

Using a range of available professional and academic tools, you will showcase your poster presentation in week 10, which must  include the following elements: 

1. Intro / overview giving background and context in relation to your dissertation, consultancy project or management  enquiry. [10%] 
2. Delivery of a summarised literature review and research gaps. [20%] 
3. Delivery of the research method adopted in your dissertation, consultancy project or management enquiry. [20%] 
4. A conclusion providing an overall summary of the key points made and a summing up of your dissertation,  consultancy project or management enquiry. [10%] 

E. Critical appraisal of poster design, layout and content. [40%]