Business Management Research

Business Management Research
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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the dissertation, you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:

•    The different perspectives in management research and how to defend a particular perspective;
•    Relevant literature and theoretical frameworks in a chosen research area;
•    Appropriate and ethical methods of qualitative and quantitative data collection;
•    Appropriate methods of data analysis, including relevant software and statistical techniques where appropriate;
•    How to relate theory to research findings, draw relevant conclusions and consider the implications and limitations of the research which has been undertaken.

In addition, by the end of the dissertation, you should have enhanced your skills in being able to:  

•    Undertake a substantial piece of independent and original research;
•    Use relevant literature and theoretical concepts;
•    Think critically and analytically, challenging viewpoints, ideas and theoretical concepts;
•    Defend a chosen research methodology;
•    Work and learn independently to plan and organise a major project;
•    Present a coherent, well-argued and convincing research document, following appropriate conventions for academic writing and referencing