BUS7095 Business and Management Research Project Assessment Brief T1, 2025/26

Module Title: Business and Management Research Project

 Module Code: BUS7095

Assessment Type

Coursework

Coursework

Level

7

7

Weighting

20% 

80%

Word Count

Research Proposal 2,000 + ethics form with appendices

Final Report 6,000 + approved ethics form with appendices

Submission Date

Proposal Submission: Tuesday 4^th November 2025 (MSc Management Suite and MSc Finance and Investment)

Submission Time

15:00

Tuesday 25^th November 2025 (IMBA)

15:00

Final Report Submission: Tuesday 13th January 2026 (MSc Management Suite and MSc Finance and Investment)

15:00

Tuesday 28th April 2026 (IMBA)

15:00

Assessment Information

Assessment Task (with genre/type)

Research Proposal and draft ethics form (20%)

Assessment Title

Research proposal (2000 words) and draft ethics application (completed application form with appropriate appendices)

Things to include:

The research proposal should include title, introduction (background, problem statement, aim, objectives, research questions), literature review, methodology/method, schedule (Gantt chart and narrative), reference list

Ethics form should be completed according to the planned type of research. For primary data collection a

consent form and a participant information sheet, copy of data collection instrument should also be included.

Access request letter may also be required. For secondary data collection  a data source form should be completed.

Assessment Task (with genre/type)

Research report final report and approved ethics form (80%)

Assessment Title

Research Project Final Report (6,000 words and appendices) and Approved Ethics Form (with appendices)

Things to include:

The final report should include title, abstract, introduction (background, problem statement, aim, objectives, research questions), literature review, methodology/methods,findings/analysis/ discussion, conclusions, reflective account, and a reference list.

For a systematic review style report the literature review should be combined with the findings/analysis/discussion and placed after the methodology/methods chapter.

Appendices should include the proposal, and the ethics form along with all appendices approved by the assigned tutor. Appendices may also include software output, examples of redacted textual analysis, visual data, links to videos where applicable. You must include a copy of the data collection instrument for those including primary data – (e.g., questionnaire / interview schedule) in their work.

Completion of this assessment will address the following learning outcomes:

1

To formulate, design, and justify a business and management research project, including its  aims, scope and objectives.

2

To identify and appraise ethical challenges relating to the research design. Secure ethical approval for the research project and ensure that it is conducted in line with BCU policies and the norms of business and management research.

3

To self-manage the development of the research, using rigorous research and project management techniques, and critically appraise the work undertaken, to facilitate  improvements in personal research and project practice.

4

To critically evaluate and synthesise current business and management theory, which is at the forefront of the academic discipline, and is relevant for the course, pathway and the particular topic, case or organisation under investigation.

5

To assemble and source valid business data which will support the requirements  of the project aims, scope and objectives.

6

To professionally present the outcomes of the project, including drawing appropriate, original,  evidence-based conclusions. Provide recommendations and guidance for business decision-making in the chosen discipline or pathway.