AC599     
Research Paper in Accounting

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Xi Li, MAR 3.40 and Dr Tommaso Palermo, MAR 3.23.

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MRes/PhD in Accounting (AOI) (Accounting, Organisations and Institutions Track) and MRes/PhD in Accounting (EoA) (Economics of Accounting Track) . This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

Students produce a research paper related to the student's designated major field, to be submitted at the end of August. 

Teaching

There are no direct teaching hours.

Formative coursework

Feedback on progress will be provided by the student's MRes/PhD supervisor/supervisory team.

Students will be asked to prepare and submit a detailed outline of their research paper, on which they will receive feedback in the Autumn term. They will meet regularly with their supervisor/supervisory team throughout the year to further develop their research question, receive feedback on the proposed research design, data collection and analysis (if applicable), and writing up.

Assessment

Research paper (100%) in August.

Key facts

Department: Accounting

Total students 2023/24: 3

Average class size 2023/24: Unavailable

Value: One Unit

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Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Specialist skills