MG498 Half Unit
Dissertation/Capstone Project
This information is for the 2015/16 session.
Teacher responsible
Various
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Executive Global MSc Management. This course is not available as an outside option.
This information in this course guide pertains to the 2015-2017 cohort.
Course content
This course consists of a project which will be undertaken throughout the second year of the degree. Students will choose between an academic dissertation or a capstone project. The academic dissertation will explore a question that is grounded in academic theory and literature. The capstone project will explore a business idea or venture. In both projects, students will collect original data relevant to their research question or business idea and must analyse the data, discuss limitations, and draw conclusions.
Teaching
Students are required to participate in 20 hours of scheduled seminar sessions from module 3 onwards which will provide guidance and support in developing their dissertation or capstone project. Separate seminars will be conducted to provide support for those who choose the academic dissertation and those who choose the capstone project. Students will be allocated a faculty advisor who will support and guide them. The course will run throughout the year.
Formative coursework
Students will be required to agree their dissertation/capstone topic with a faculty advisor and provide a plan which they will receive feedback on.
Indicative reading
Relevant reading will be provided by academic advisors.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 6000 words).
Key facts
Department: Management
Total students 2014/15: Unavailable
Average class size 2014/15: Unavailable
Controlled access 2014/15: No
Value: Half Unit