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Talk to an Expert| Category | Assignment | Subject | Management |
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| University | University of West London | Module Title | MS70127E: International Business Management Project |
1 Module Team details............................................................................................................................ 3
2 Module overview................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Preparing for your Assessment........................................................................................................ 6
4 Summative Assessments................................................................................................................... 6
Summative Assessment 6
Summative Assessment 2
5 Learning materials.............................................................................................................................. 12
6 Maintaining Academic Honesty and Integrity............................................................................. 12
7 Meeting Deadlines.............................................................................................................................. 13
8 Getting Support................................................................................................................................... 13
9 Glossary and Acronyms................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix – Research ethics and integrity 14
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Module Leader |
Dr Dalvony Savic |
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Module Tutor |
Dr Dalvony Savic, Dr Ushan Wijewardena, Dr Iftekhar Kalam |
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dalvony.savic@uwl.ac.uk, ushan.wijewardena@uwl.ac.uk, Iftekhar.kalam@uwl.ac.uk |
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Subject Librarian |
Sarah Simpson |
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External Examiner |
Dr Benito Giordano, TIAS School for Business and Society |
This module will equip students with knowledge of how to use research to critically evaluate challenges, problems, and ideas in contemporary international business management. In addition, this module will provide students with a well-structured and useful foundation to further understand and evaluate issues in international management and to augment knowledge applicable to further development of leadership and managerial competencies.
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of using academic research applied to business scenarios, and to acquire the skills required to manage a research project in an international business context. Students will develop skills in how to collect and analyse information and learn how to critically evaluate and apply it to solve complex international business management problems.
The module is designed for the students to undertake a 60-credit evidence-based research project where students will be carrying out applied research to a specific business issue, strategy, organization, or problem by using sound data collection and analysis methods and present the findings in a logically structured and well-argued manner.
Following is an indicative list of topics. The actual content and delivery may vary.
Specific expectations students can have of tutors:
Specific expectations tutors will have of students:
LO1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex business environments, contemporary challenges and problems faced in an international context impacting on global businesses.
LO2. Demonstrate a good understanding of major research paradigms, methodologies, and ethical issues in research.
LO3. Ability to identify and provide joined up solutions to a complex global business problem with due consideration to concepts such as global citizenship and sustainability.
LO4. Ability to critically review relevant theories, ideas, and arguments supported by an appropriate range of literature.
LO5. Ability to undertake an evidence-based research project by using sound data collection and analysis methods and present the findings in a logically structured and well- argued manner.
LO6. Ability to develop a suite of robust strategic solutions to the chosen problem with options appraisal considering the practical implementation issues in a global context.
LO7. Ability to undertake self-reflection based on a theoretical framework and develop an action plan.
A key part of your learning will be preparation for your summative assessment. You will be provided feedback on your formative assessments, and this will help you to better understand what is required of you when you submit your summative assessment. Please see below guidance on your formative assessment and how to access your feedback.
Assessment Support
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Assessment 1 |
Week 6 |
Support on choosing topic. |
Draft preparation with ideas of topics. |
In class |
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Week 10-13 |
Support provided on structure of research proposal. |
Students are expected to have a draft of a proposal that includes all required sections. |
In class |
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Assessment 2 |
After the taught semester and up until submission date |
Formative feedback provided on introduction, literature review, methodology, findings and analysis, conclusion, and recommendations from their supervisor. |
Students are expected to provide draft written work of the project to their supervisor before each supervision meeting. |
One to one feedback |
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Assessment title |
Written Research Proposal |
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Submission date and time |
Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11:59pm. |
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Word Count (or equivalent) |
2,500 words |
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Where to submit |
Turn It In (Blackboard) |
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Feedback date |
15 working days after submission |
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Assessment Weighting |
20% |
This first module assessment will have the purpose of serving as a plan for the students to use to complete their final project. The assessment will include the sections of an introduction, literature review, suitable and justified research methodology, ethical considerations, and a project plan.
Students are required to write a 2500-word research proposal on a research topic of their own choice that must be related to a business problem. The research proposal must include all sections detailed in the proposed structure below and should be developed and refined in consultation with the module tutor.
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LO 1, 2, 4, 5 |
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex business environments and Contemporary challenges and problems faced in an international context impacting on global businesses 2. Demonstrate a good understanding of major research paradigms, methodologies, and ethical issues 4. Ability to critically review the relevant theories, ideas, and arguments supported by an appropriate range of literature. 5. Ability to undertake an evidence-based research project by using sound data collection and analysis methods and present the findings in a logically structured 2. and well-argued manner |
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Introduction: A clear and concise introduction to the research topic and its relevance to a larger business and/or theoretical context. A justified, balanced, and logical rationale for the project that is informed by literature and/or organizational needs. A clear aim is provided along with appropriate research objectives. |
10 Marks |
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Literature Review: The literature review shows awareness and critical understanding of key relevant literature and consists of up to date, contemporary literary sources that form a sound framework for researching the topic. The literature review is presented in a logical and coherent manner. |
40 Marks |
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Research Methodology and Project Plan: A structured methodology presenting appropriate and well justified methodological choices of: · Research philosophy and approach · Research strategy · Sources of data · Methods of data collection and analysis · Ethical considerations · Project Plan The Project Plan should be a brief estimate of time, costs (for example, travel, data processing or any other associated cost) together with chronological plan including project milestones. The plan should ideally be presented using a GANTT chart or similar. |
40 Marks |
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References and Structuring:
The proposal should be written in clear academic English language and should be structured as per the assessment brief. All sources should be cited using Harvard referencing style. |
10 Marks |
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100-70% |
69-60% |
59-50% |
49-30% |
29-0% |
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Introduction 10% |
Excellent introduction to the research topic with an excellently balanced and justified rationale. Excellent aim with detailed and clear research objectives |
Very good introduction to the research topic with a very good and balanced rationale. Very good research objectives, aim and objectives. |
Good to satisfactory introduction to the topic with a good attempt to formulate rationale. Good to satisfactory aim and objectives with minor need of further development. |
Poor introduction, and a poor attempt at a rationale. Poor and unclear aim and vague objectives in need of much further development. |
Insufficient, very poorly written, and dissatisfactory introduction. No or incomplete aim and unsuitable objectives |
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Literature Review 40% |
Excellent literature review with an up to date, comprehensive and critical review of excellently relevant literature and theory. Exceptional attempt to develop an appropriate analytical framework for the research. |
A very good attempt to construct a literature review with very good examples of critical appraisals of relevant literature. Very good choices of theories that construct a sound analytical framework. |
Good to satisfactory literature review with adequate appraisal of relevant literature. Good indication of analytical framework that meets requirements. |
Poor literature review with limited examples of critical evaluation of relevant literature. Very limited to no attempt to construct an analytical framework. |
Very poor literature review with no critical evaluation of very limited or irrelevant literature choices with little value to the research. |
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Research Methodology and Project plan 40% |
Excellent research methodology identifying and justifying excellent choices of research philosophy, research strategy, data sources, methods of data collection, and analysis. Excellent ethical considerations and an exceptionally well-presented project plan have been included. |
Very good research methodology with very good choices of research philosophy, research strategy, sources, data sources, methods of data collection and analysis techniques. Very good ethical considerations and a very good project plan have been included. |
Good research methodology with good choices and justification of research philosophy, research strategy, data sources, methods of data collection, and techniques of data analysis. Good ethical considerations and project plan. |
Poor research methodology with limited, unsuitable, or incompatible choices of research philosophy, research strategy, data sources, methods of data collection and analysis techniques. There are confusions and/or omissions. Ethical considerations insufficient and inadequate research plan. |
Very poor and incomplete research methodology with unclear, unsuitable or missing choices of research philosophy, research strategy, data sources, methods of data collection and analysis techniques. Very poor or no evidence of ethical considerations and research project plan. |
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References and structure 10% |
Exceptionally good academic writing with perfect organization of paragraphs. Excellent presentation and use of references using Harvard referencing. |
Very good academic writing. Very good organization of texts and paragraphs. Overall, very good use of referencing using Harvard reference style. |
Good academic writing. Organization of texts, paragraphs, and Harvard referencing are adequate. |
Poor/unsatisfactory academic writing. Poor organisation of texts and paragraphs. Insufficient knowledge of Harvard referencing several major errors. |
Very poor academic writing and organisation of texts and paragraphs and inaccurate or no use of Harvard referencing. |
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Assessment title |
Written Project Report |
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Submission date and time |
Friday 25 September 2026, 11:59pm |
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Word Count (or equivalent) |
12,500 words |
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Where to submit |
Turnitin (Blackboard) |
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Feedback date |
15 working days after submission |
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Assessment Weighting |
80% |
Main objectives of the Assessment
This assessment involves a business research project report of 10,000 words demonstrating the knowledge and skills required for identifying implementable solutions for an international business problem with due consideration to robust research processes.
There will also be a 2,500 words self-reflection account to be included as an appendix to the project report. The self-reflection account will enable students to reflect on their learning journey in completing the research project. They would choose a suitable self-reflection theory and identify the enablers and barriers encountered, how they overcome challenges, lessons learned from the experience and an action plan.
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Learning Outcome |
Marking Criteria |
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LO 1-7 |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex business environments and Contemporary challenges and problems faced in an international context impacting on global businesses 3. Demonstrate a good understanding of major research paradigms, methodologies, and ethical issues 4. Ability to identify and provide joined up solutions to a complex global business problem with due consideration to concepts such as global citizenship and sustainability 5. Ability to critically review the relevant theories, ideas, and arguments supported by an appropriate range of literature. 6. Ability to undertake an evidence-based research project by using sound data collection and analysis methods and present the findings in a logically structured and well-argued manner 7. Ability to develop a suite of robust strategic solutions to the chosen problem with options appraisal considering the practical implementation issues in a global context |
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Introduction, aims and objectives: • A clear introduction that succinctly introduces a relevant research problem. • A justified and balanced rationale. A research aim, and objectives |
10% |
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Literature review: · Comprehensively and critically review relevant literature. Theory has been used to create an analytical framework. · Paragraphs are clear and follow a logical flow. Text is well arranged. The literature review is well structured and formulated and use of high standard academic language is evident. |
25% |
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Research methodology: · The research methodology section outlines sound identification and justification of the following methodological choices: · Philosophy · Approach · Strategy Data collection methods and analysis techniques |
15% |
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Data collection and analysis: A clear presentation of the data collected for the research, and sound and logical analysis of the data using appropriate data analysis methods. |
15% |
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Conclusion and recommendations: · Relevant and logical conclusions that summarise the findings of the research and engage with literature. High quality and relevant recommendations logically derived from the findings of the research that can be implemented or applied in the relevant field of business. |
10% |
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Self-reflection: · A reflective summary of personal independent learning, which summarises learning achievements and personal development, made throughout the course of the module. · A reflect on the learning journey in completing the research project, using suitable self-reflection theory. Identify the enablers and barriers encountered, how challenges were overcome, lessons learned from the experience and an action plan. |
15% |
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Viva:
Students will be assessed on their ability to present and defend their research project. The viva should demonstrate:
· Clarity of presentation: ability to summarise aims, |
10% |
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8. Ability to undertake self-reflection based on a theoretical framework and develop an action plan |
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objectives, methodology, and findings clearly and logically. · Understanding of research: knowledge of theoretical foundations, methodology, data analysis, and awareness of strengths and limitations. · Critical reflection: capacity to evaluate their own work, including challenges, ethical considerations, and possible improvements. · Defense and responses: ability to justify decisions, address questions effectively, and engage in academic discussion. · Professionalism: clear communication, appropriate academic language, and confident delivery. |
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Assessment Criteria |
100–70% |
69–60% |
59–50% |
49–30% |
29–0% |
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Introduction, rationale, research aims, and objectives |
Exceptionally well written introduction that captures a highly relevant and original research problem. Excellently justified and clear rationale. Aim and objectives are exceptionally well formulated. |
Very good introduction and a very good research rationale. Aim and objectives are well formulated and clearly explain the purpose of the research. |
Good introduction, with a reasonably justified rationale. Aim and objectives are sufficiently clear. |
Inadequate introduction, aims and objectives poorly formulated. Insufficiently justified rationale. |
Very poor introduction. Rationale confused, not included, and/or difficult to understand. Aim and objectives unsuitable and/or irrelevant. |
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Literature review |
Exceptionally well formulated with a use of exceptional academic writing. Comprehensive literature review with excellent criticality. Identified literature forms a highly suitable and useful analytical framework. Flow is smooth, logical and convincing. |
Very good literature review with reasonable criticality and includes a reasonably wide range of relevant literature. Very good structure that flows logically. |
Adequate review of relevant literature with some criticalities. Reasonable structure that flows. |
Limited relevant literature review. Limited or no criticality. Poor and confused structure with little logic in flow. |
Very poorly written literature review. No evidence of critical reasoning. Poor structure and offers very limited or hardly any value to the research project. |
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Research methodology |
Excellent understanding and application of methodological choices. Exceptionally clear and relevant with outstandingly persuasive rationale for research approach. |
Very good theoretical basis, with useful and appropriate methodological choices. Very good attempt to identify a useful methodology. |
Reasonable attempt to demonstrate a theoretical understanding and identification of methodological choices. Suitably explained and justified research methods. |
Poor theoretical understanding of methodology. Confusion when attempting to identify methodological choices. |
No theoretical basis, lack of methodological choices or justification of approach, very confused, insufficient or no evidence of understanding of research methodology. |
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Presentation of data and analysis |
Exceptional analytical techniques and approaches. Outstandingly rigorous analysis, exceptionally well justified and presented. |
A very good approach and understanding of data collection, and validity. Very good analysis techniques used. |
Reasonable data collection and analysis. |
Poor data collection with poor or confused analysis. |
Very limited or no collection of data and hardly any evidence of data analysis or understanding of data analysis. |
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Conclusion and Recommendations |
Outstanding and critical conclusion that perfectly refers to findings, critical |
Very good conclusion derived very logically from the findings. Evidence of criticality. |
Reasonable conclusion that derive from research findings. Recommendations |
Poor conclusion that does not flow logically from data analysis. Poor or |
Hardly an attempt to summarise findings or offer any recommendations. |
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analysis and applied theory. Exceptional reflection with very strong practical recommendations that could serve as basis for real life consultancy work. |
Useful recommendations that are of good value to businesses/industry. |
reasonably follow from research findings but needs further consideration if they are to be of implementation value to businesses/industry. |
unsuitable recommendations. |
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Written Self reflection |
Outstanding reflective summary of personal independent learning, excellently summarising learning achievements and personal development made throughout the course of the module. Excellent critical self-appraisal of the learning and/or practical applicable learning from the module. |
Very good reflective summary of personal independent learning. Very good summaries of learning achievements and personal development made throughout the course of the module. Very good critical self-appraisal of the learning and/or practical applicable learning from the module. |
Good reflective summary of personal independent learning. Good ability to summarise learning achievements and personal development from the module. Good critical self-appraisal of the learning and/or practical applicable learning from the module. |
Poor reflective summary of personal independent learning. Poor ability to summarise learning achievements and refer to personal development from the module. Poor ability to apply critical self-evaluation, learning and or practical applicable learning from the module. |
Very poor reflective summary of personal independent learning. Very little or no attempt to summarise learning achievements and refer to any personal development from the module. Very poor or no attempt to apply critical self-evaluation, learning and or practical applicable learning from the module. |
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Viva |
Exceptional viva performance. Clear, concise, and logical presentation of aims, objectives, methodology, and findings. Demonstrates excellent understanding of research, critical reflection, and ability to defend work confidently. Professional, articulate, and highly engaging. |
Very good viva performance. Clear presentation of key elements. Demonstrates strong understanding of research, reflection, and ability to defend decisions with confidence. Professional and engaging delivery. |
Good viva performance. Adequate presentation of aims, objectives, and findings. Demonstrates reasonable understanding of research and some reflection. Able to defend decisions with some clarity. Delivery is adequate but could be more confident. |
Poor viva performance. Limited clarity in presenting aims, objectives, and findings. Weak understanding of research. Reflection minimal. Struggles to defend work. Delivery lacks confidence or professionalism. |
Very poor viva performance. No clear presentation of aims, objectives, or findings. No evidence of understanding research. No critical reflection or ability to defend work. Delivery inappropriate and unprofessional. |
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