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Masters Dissertation Handbook (2011-2012)
DISSERTATION
HANDBOOK
(G106668)
2011/2012
Masters
(MBA & MSc programmes)
(except MSc Accounting and Finance)
Masters Dissertation Handbook (2011-2012)
Personal Details
Student name:
Student no.:
E-mail address:
Course:
Masters (MBA, MSc) Intake: Sept. / Feb.
(delete if appropriate) Year:
Dissertation
Supervisor:
E-mail address:
Telephone number:
Office:
Masters
Dissertation Co-ordinator:
Dr. Louise Hung
(Last updated: 23rd Jan 2012)
The masters dissertation handbook will be updated regularly.
Students can access the latest version from My Learning
Essentials under ‘Dissertation’ module.
Masters Dissertation Handbook (2011-2012)
Disclaimer
We will do our best to provide the learning experience described in this dissertation
handbook to every student enrolled on the Programme. It does not, however,
represent a binding contract, and changes may be made in the way it is delivered.
Contents
Page
Purpose of the Masters Dissertation
4
Aim and Learning Outcomes
5
The Dissertation Process
7
Dissertation Structure
10
Dissertation Submission
15
Dissertation Format
16
Assessment
17
Progression and award requirements
17
Recommended Reading
18
Useful Websites
22
Appendices
22
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VII
VIII
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XI
XII
XIII Procedure for the Submission of a Taught Master‟s Degree Examination
at the University of Wales, Newport
Master‟s Dissertation Student / Supervisor Agreement
Guide to Key Dates in the Dissertation Process Master‟s Dissertation
Supervision Process
Master‟s Dissertation Supervision Form
Research Ethics Approval Form (RE1)
Master‟s Dissertation Proposal Structure
Master‟s Dissertation Proposal Assessment Sheet
Master‟s Dissertation Oral Presentation Assessment Sheet
Final Master‟s Dissertation Assessment Sheet
Generic Assessment Criteria
Generic Performance Statements
MBA Named Award
Useful Contact for your MBA/MSc programme
Masters Dissertation Handbook (2011-2012)
1. Purpose of the Masters Dissertation
The purpose of this document is to help you to successfully complete your Masters
dissertation. It provides useful and important information such as details of how the
dissertation is assessed. The dissertation provides an opportunity to extend the
knowledge, understanding and skills you have acquired during the taught part of the
programme. The subject matter for the dissertation should be based upon concepts
acquired during the taught part of the programme. However, in order to satisfy the
requirements for a dissertation at Masters level you will need to develop, enhance
and apply these concepts by engaging independent research skills beyond the level
achieved in the taught part of the programme.
The dissertation is designed to develop theoretical and practical skills through a
sustained piece of independent intellectual work, in which you must plan, organise
and carry out an independent study.
In undertaking the dissertation, you are required to integrate academic perspectives
with management concepts and techniques in order to identify and analyse a
research problem. You will also systematically and creatively draw conclusions,
synthesise your findings and, possibly, make recommendations.
The research problem or question may address issues with a substantively internal
or external primary organisational focus. In the process of completing the dissertation,
you will develop skills in managing time and information, reviewing literature,
undertaking further research as appropriate, synthesising findings, and critically
evaluating results.
Standards of achievement are identified in the assessment criteria. You are expected
to discuss these with your supervisor at an early stage. Undertaking a dissertation
may involve co-operation with others at particular stages of the process. You will
need to clearly indicate and evaluate your role and contribution in this process as
part of the wider process of managing your dissertation.
