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HRM40610

Academic Year 2024/2025

Dissertation (HRM40610)

Subject:
Human Resources Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Dr Majella Fahy
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The dissertation is an indepent piece of research. In essence it provides students with an opportunity to complete an in-depth study of a topic that interests them. When completing a dissertation students must first identify a topic that interests them and define their research question. Secondly they must develop an appropriate research strategy and gather data. Finally, they will analsye the data gathered and use it to address their research question.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On compelting this module students should be able to demonstrate that they can
Select and define a topic for study:
Present a review of the relevant literature:
Design a research project (select appropriate methodology)
Implement the research strategy (collect relevant data)
Interpret and analyse the data collected

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

700
Total

700

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The dissertation is an independent piece of research. Students will work independently to to complete an in-depth study of a HR/employment relations topic.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Thesis/Dissertation: Dissertation Week 15 Graded No

100

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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