MGT6017 Research Project Assignment One Dissertation | St Mary's University London

MGT6017 Assignment Briefing 

MGT6017 Assignment Task:

For this assignment you will be required to produce an 8,000-word dissertation based upon original research.
The topic of your dissertation must be aligned with the degree programme you are studying.

Typical Structure of a Dissertation  

Title Page
Acknowledgements (optional)
Abstract
Table of contents
Table of figures, list of tables, list of illustrations, glossary, abbreviations (if any)
Chapter 1. Introduction (Approx. 1,000 words)
Chapter 2. Literature review (Approx. 2,200 words)
Chapter 3. Methodology (Approx. 1,500 words)
Chapter 4. Findings & discussion (Approx. 2,300 words)
Chapter 5. Conclusions & recommendations     (Approx. 1,000 words)
References (Not Bibliography)
Appendices [e.g. : Questionnaire(s), Interview transcripts] (Not incl. in word count)

MGT6017 Learning Outcomes:

This assessment will address the following Module Learning Outcomes: 
LO1 - Undertake independent research into business management, business ethics, financial, entrepreneurship, international business or sports management
LO2 - Critically evaluate both primary and secondary data in order to select the most appropriate methodology for their project
LO3 - Independently choose and use appropriate techniques to analyse data and draw conclusions from it
LO4 - Prepare and communicate a detailed research proposal effectively in written and oral formats
LO5 - Assess in detail the implications of carrying out research in respect of ethical protocols

How your work will be marked: 

Your submissions will be assessed against the university marking criteria for Level 6. 

More specifically, successful dissertations should align to the following guidelines: