ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Dissertation
Code MGTK719
Coordinator Dr JJ Johnson
Work, Organisation and Management
Jennifer.Johnson2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   2

      6

4

8

2

22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 578
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Dissertation Reassessment Opportunity: repeat assignment with the same brief. Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes    60       
Individual Poster Reassessment Opportunity: repeat assignment with the same brief. Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes    20       
Individual Poster Presentation Reassessment Opportunity: repeat assignment made to the module instructor. Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: No  15    20       

Aims

This module aims to:

Provide a process which will enable students to refine and apply their research skills, underpinned by the healthcare leadership subject areas acquired during their programme of study;

Enable students to use appropriate management research methodologies in conjunction with secondary data collection methods and/or simulation techniques to explore an area of interest within a healthcare organisation in significantly greater depth than the taught modules;

Help students acquire a more significant understanding of a topic related to their previous studies, and to bring together this knowledge with academic ideas in a way that develops both.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to recognise and critically evaluate different management research designs and the assumptions upon which they are based.

(LO2) Students will be able to refine and execute a structured plan of research based on informed choices about research design, and data collection and analysis methods.

(LO3) Students will be able to conduct research into Healthcare Leadership in a rigorous and systematic fashion.

(LO4) Students will be able to present a logical, critical and sustained argument, and develop conclusions in a manner consistent with Masters level standards.

(LO5) Students will be able to prepare a poster in order to present and discuss their research.

(LRE1) An excellent verbal and written communicator.
Students will have opportunities to develop written communication skills through group discussions and coursework. This will be assessed by written assignments, individual work and the dissertation.

(LRE2) A problem solver.
Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or programme of action in their course assessment.

(LRE3) IT literate.
Students will have opportunities to improve their IT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, data bases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course of researching and presenting coursework.

(LRE4) Commercially aware.
Students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and practice and to challenge and critique assumptions about the management of people and organisations. In doing so they will be able to recognise and consider issues such as corporate social responsibility, ethics, diversity, technology and strategy. This will be assessed through attaining the appropriate level of critical engagement with theory and practice in programme assignments.

(LRE5) Organised and able to work under pressure.
Students will be expected to plan scheduled work and meet assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and assessment deadlines.

(LRE6) Internationally aware.
Students from diverse international backgrounds will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate with each other, enabling a rich understanding of global healthcare and developing skills in cross cultural working.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

The Learning and Teaching Strategy has been guided by the Curriculum 2021 Framework, Attributes, and Hallmarks, and as such, all module content will be informed by current and cutting-edge research in the relevant subject area(s). The module has been designed with a focus on global citizenship, by ensuring that students are given the opportunity to collaborate with their peers. This will enable students to build their confidence by sharing their own experiences, as well as helping them to understand how their learning might be applied to different healthcare settings and international contexts.

The module will begin with a series of e-lectures covering key information, and ensuring students’ understanding of the research methodology and planning that will underpin the dissertation. Students will also be directed to key academic and practitioner readings to further develop their learning.

Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 6 hours

Description: The e-lectures will equate to 3 hours/week over 2 weeks, undertaken asynchronously.
Attendance Recorded: Yes – tracked via the learning platform

Students will be allocated a supervisor for their dissertation. It is expected that students will have at least four supervisory meetings, and the first meeting will involve the approval of a proposal for the individual project.

Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 4 hours

Description: The first meeting will include formative feedback on the student's project proposal, and the content of the other three meeting will be dependent on the needs of the student.
Attendance Recorded: Yes – tracked via the learning platform

Students will be required to prepare for the poster presentation session. This will involve them drawing out the key points from their poster and creating a presentation.

Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 8 hours

Description: The preparation will equate to 8 hours, undertaken async hronously.
Attendance Recorded: No

Ahead of the final poster presentation session, students will attend an assessment support session where they will each present an early draft of their poster presentation. Students will be encouraged to critique the presentation of their peers, facilitated by the module instructor, providing valuable feedback for further development.

Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 2 hours

Description: The assessment support session will be undertaken synchronously for the group midway through the module. The date and time of the session will be confirmed at the start of the module, and where necessary, the session will be repeated depending on the number of students and the time zones of the students’ location.
Attendance Recorded: Yes - tracked via the learning platform.

The final poster presentation session will involve students discussing the poster presentations submitted by their peers for assessment 3 (if there are issu es with time zones another seminar will be provided). Peer discussion and questions will be encouraged. This session will be recorded and moderated by the module instructor.

Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 2 hours

Description: The poster presentation session will equate to 2 hours undertaken synchronously. The date and time of the session will be confirmed at the start of the module.
Attendance Recorded: Yes - tracked via the learning platform.

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 578 hours

Description: Initially students will undertake independent tasks and reading in order to support their learning and research. Students will work on their research proposal and, after formative feedback on the proposal, continue to work on their dissertation.


Syllabus

 

Refining the research proposal developed in the Research Methods module.

Planning and executing the research project.

Utilising appropriate research methods.

Research ethics.

Writing for academic and practitioner audiences.


Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.