Postgraduate Course: Supervised reading: Methods 1 (CMSE11443)
Course Outline
| School | Business School |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course provides an opportunity for students registered for any of the research degree programmes within the Business School to pursue supervised reading of research on a topic relevant to the overall aims of that programme, focussing on methodological considerations |
| Course description |
The content and reading of the course will be agreed between the student and the supervisor during initial meetings and developed over the various weeks of the writing project, with mind of the structure provided.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% individual coursework - assesses all course Learning Outcomes.
A written report of no less than 5000 words and 200 hours of average student work.¿The report will involve reading seminal academic articles in the field of the student¿s own research, critically analysing methods employed and reflecting upon methodological considerations associated with their own research. |
| Feedback |
Formative: The supervisory team will provide formative feedback throughout the course.
Summative: Written summative feedback will be provided on the submitted assignment. |
| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
|
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% individual coursework - assesses all course Learning Outcomes.
A written report of no less than 5000 words and 200 hours of average student work.¿The report will involve reading seminal academic articles in the field of the student¿s own research, critically analysing methods employed and reflecting upon methodological considerations associated with their own research. |
| Feedback |
Formative: The supervisory team will provide formative feedback throughout the course.
Summative: Written summative feedback will be provided on the submitted assignment. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Reflect critically on the methods and strategies as related to the topic of study.
- Comprehend the principles of research design and strategy related to the student¿s discipline.
- Demonstrate the ability to synthesise and harness selected literatures.
- Demonstrate independent action and initiative.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage tasks and deadlines.
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Reading List
| The readings will be decided in discussion between the supervisory team and the student. The readings should inform the intended research area of the doctoral thesis. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
-ability to take personal responsibility and grasp opportunities for self-development
-an awareness of the evolving nature of methodological debates, how methods develop and are renewed
-a commitment to personal and continuing professional development and lifelong learning
-effective skills in and use of ICT and library resources
-effective time management skills
-effective reading and writing skills |
| Keywords | Management,Business,Accounting,Finance,Entrepreneurship,Innovation,Strategy,Organisation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Ben Marder
Tel:
Email: Ben.Marder@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Ciaran Masson
Tel: (0131 6)50 9945
Email: Ciaran.Masson@ed.ac.uk |
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