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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Capstone | |||
| Reference | BSM823 | Version | 5 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The aim of the module is to provide students with the opportunity to integrate Masters level knowledge and skills by independently producing a project on an appropriate topic from a degree related discipline. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Conduct an independent project based on an area appropriate to degree discipline. |
| 2 | Critically review available literature, research and knowledge to establish a clear academic context for the project. |
| 3 | Critically discuss the project outcomes in relation to academic and practical considerations in an appropriate, ethical and professionally oriented manner. |
| 4 | Critically apply relevant theories, methods, concepts and debates. |
| 5 | Reflect on the research process, displaying awareness both of the limitations of the project and any attendant ethical issues. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Students will work independently to produce an extended research proposal or a consultancy project (for those in a workplace where a suitable project is available). |
| Module Delivery |
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| Self-directed study, learning and research, guidance on the skills required to complete the task and supported by an academic supervisor. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 570 | 570 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | 600 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Assessment of this module will be by way of a discipline appropriate capstone project. This may be an extended research proposal or, for students in a workplace where a suitable project is available, a consultancy project. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Babbie, E., 2020. The practice of social research. 15th ed. Belmont: Cengage Learning. |
| 2 | Easterby−Smith, M., Jaspersen, L.J., Thorpe, R., and Lowe, A., 2021. Management and Business Research. (7th ed.) London: Sage |
| 3 | Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A., 2023. Research Methods for Business Students(9th Edition). Harlow: Pearson Education. |