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 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DISSERTATION | ||
Code | MKIB336 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr R Frank Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship Regina.Frank@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 6 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
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 |
30 |
6 |
5 |
41 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 259 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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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 |
Assessment 2: Dissertation (Semester 2) Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 5000 Words Weighting: 70% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Ano | 0 | 70 | ||||
Assessment 1: Research Proposal (Semester 1) Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 1500 words Weighting: 30% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies | 0 | 30 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to design and undertake an individual research project with supervision |
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(LO2) Students will be able to defend the research proposal using written communication skills |
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(LO3) Students will be able to present a logical, critical and sustained argument in the final submission |
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(LO4) Students will be able to collect, analyse, and evaluate secondary quantitative and qualitative data |
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(LO5) Students will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding on research methods |
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(LO6) Students will be able to demonstrate n in depth understanding on a variety of business and international business theories/concepts relevant to their selected topic |
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(S1) Ethically aware |
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(S2) Excellent verbal and written communicator |
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(S3) Lifelong Learning Skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Semester 1 Teaching Method: Seminar Teaching method: Individual Supervision meetings (2 supervision meetings, 1 hour each) Self-Directed Learning Hours: 127 Semester 2 Teaching Method: Seminar Teaching Method: Individual Supervision meetings (3 supervision meetings, 1 hour each) Self-Directed Learning Hours: 132 Skills Mapping Skill: Ethically aware Skill: An excellent verbal and written communicator Skill: Lifelong learner |
Syllabus |
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In this module students need to work on an individual piece of work, related to the specialist element within the International Business programme, undertaken by the student with supervisor support on an individual basis. To meet the above students will receive extensive research methods training through a series of lectures and seminars. The topics we suggest will delivered across both semesters. Topics to be covered include; 1. Introduction to Academic Resear
ch and Research Methods |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |