Not available in 2019/20
MG469 Half Unit
Extended Essay for Management
This information is for the 2019/20 session.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Global MSc in Management (CEMS MiM) and Global MSc in Management (MBA Exchange). This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
Students must have taken and passed MG4** Research Methods for Studies in Global Management (CP-1016)
Course content
Students will undertake an extended essay which should normally be based on previously studied courses. It will not involve any primary research.
Teaching
10 hours and 30 minutes of lectures in the LT.
Formative coursework
No formative work is appropriate but students will meet regularly with advisers so will have an indication of how they are progressing.
Indicative reading
Wray, Alison and Mike Wallace (2006). Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates. London: Sage
Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colmb and Joseph Williams (2008). The Craft of Research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Ridley, Diana (2008). The Literature Review: A Step-by-step guide for students. London: Sage.
Tharenou, Phyllis, Ross Donohue, and Brian Cooper (2007). Management Research Methods. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Gill, John and Phil Johnson (2010) Research Methods for Managers (3rd edition). London: Sage
Easterby-Smith, Mark, Richard Thorpe, and Paul Jackson (2012). Management Research (4th edition). London: Sage.
Assessment
Essay (100%, 6000 words).
Key facts
Department: Management
Total students 2018/19: Unavailable
Average class size 2018/19: Unavailable
Controlled access 2018/19: No
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
- Specialist skills
