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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Business Project
Module Code	MG499
School	DCUBS
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Module Teacher	Pierre McDonagh
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The project on the European Business programme at DCUBS is intended to be a central and integrating element of the degree. It is a year long module designed to afford students the opportunity to exercise their creative, questioning, analytic, and writing skills in a focused and practical manner. It is also intended to give students the chance to develop an in-depth understanding of some specific topic related to business.At the end of the academic year (comprising two semesters) you are required to;1. Produce a written document consisting around 10,000 words2. Present your work to examiners in a formal 15 minute presentation

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a sound grasp of the theoretical principles affecting a defined area of business.
2. Produce a written research document consisting around 10,000 words
3. Present your work to examiners in a formal 15 minute presentation
4. Synthesise existing sets of knowledge
5. Demonstrate a capacity for original thought, logical argument and the ability to discuss objectively and rigorously
6. Perform primary research to explore further specific aspects of a business problem.
7. Reference all materials cited, using Harvard style

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	24	Weekly meetings with project advisor
Library	100	Reading and preparation of literature review
Library	4	Library instruction on aspects of research
Independent learning	100	Independent project work undertaken by student (data collection/analysis/writing)
Group work	4	Class presentations on discussion articles
Assignment	24	Preparation of research proposal
Total Workload: 256

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative content.
Discussion will cover the key text for the module as noted on moodle - Resesarch Methods for Business Students 4e, by Saunders, Lewis and Thornhill with accompanying class exercises and presentations including 1. the nature of business and management research 2. formulating and clarifying the research topic by using DCU's Business library 3.critically reviewing the literature 4. understanding research philosophies 5. formulating research design 6. negotiating access and research ethics 7.selecting samples and secondary data 8. Data collection 9. Data Analysis10. Writing up the project-11. Preparing for presentation and oral.

Resources and Exercises used from Companion Website for Research Methods for Business Students, fourth edition..
http://wps.pearsoned.co.uk/ema_uk_he_saunders_resmethbus_4/.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral examination/interview	Viva voce relating to dissertation submitted	20%	Week 24
Project	10, 000 word Dissertation	70%	Week 22
Assignment	Research Proposal for Business Project	10%	Week 11

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

1216, DCU library guide to citation, Dublin City University, 2009, DCU library guide to citation, DCU, DCU, http://www.library.dcu.ie/citing&refquide08.pdf, 1217, Online guide to avoiding plagiarism, Cardiff University, 2009, Online guide to avoiding plagiarism, Cardiff, Cardiff University, https://ilrb.cf.ac.uk/plagiarism/tutorial/index.html,

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

EBF

BA in Global Business (France)

EBG

BA in Global Business (Germany)

EBS

BA in Global Business (Spain)

EBT

BA in Global Business (USA)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MG499

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