MG469 Half Unit
Extended Essay for Management
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Jonathan Liebenau
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 either 'Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (MY451L / MY451M)' or 'Applied Regression Analysis (MY452L / MY452M)'.
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
1 hour of lectures in the MT. 2 hours of lectures in the ST.
Formative coursework
Students will be required to submit a short outline of their proposed topic in week 8/9 of Lent term in order for a supervisor to be allocated. The supervisor will provide “light touch” supervision.
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).
Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Management
Total students 2020/21: 59
Average class size 2020/21: Unavailable
Controlled access 2020/21: No
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
- Specialist skills
