BE985-7-FY-CO:
Research Portfolio
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2023/24
Essex Business School
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Postgraduate: Level 7
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
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30 August 2023
Requisites for this module
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This module introduces students to the methodology and methods of research in the field of management and marketing.
Students will become acquainted with some of the philosophical issues associated with research and develop an understanding of different approaches to research design, data collection, and analysis.
The aim of this module is:
- To provide students with the necessary guidance to undertake, with guidance, independent research in the fields of management and marketing.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Appreciate the ways in which management and marketing research is located in the broader corpus of the social sciences.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles and techniques of research design and method.
- Identify, evaluate, and apply a range of research methods.
- Undertake a systematic analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data and present the results in a clear and consistent format.
The module consists of two main parts:
- A formally taught 'research methods' module, in the Spring term, consisting of five timetabled lectures and five timetabled seminars.
- A supervised dissertation, starting in the Summer term and continuing into the Summer vacation.
The module explores a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods, utilising case studies to illustrate the suitability of these methods for research projects. The ethical questions raised by research are explored.
During the supervised project you will undertake secondary or case study research.Practical aspects of the research process are examined including the skills required to evaluate published research, organise and undertake a research project within the body of relevant knowledge, and make practical and actionable recommendations.
This module will be delivered via:
- Five 3-hour lectures in the spring term.
- Five 2-hour seminars.
- Research projects in the summer term.
The taught part of the module will be delivered in the Spring term. The lectures will give an overview of the key themes that are designed to facilitate your own independent thinking. The seminars will provide in-depth work and additional guidance on the development of your coursework.
Each of the lecturers has academic support hours every week, which you can find on the EBS PGT Moodle page. During these academic support hours, you will be welcome to come and discuss various aspects of the module or your assessment.
During the summer term through to the end of your course, you will undertake a research project, typically a secondary analysis of existing data.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Reassessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Simon Carmel, email: scarmel@essex.ac.uk.
Simon Carmel, Neeru Malhotra, Sandra Moog, Beatrice Piccoli
scarmel@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 40 hours, 35 (87.5%) hours available to students:
5 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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