AC599
Research Paper in Accounting
This information is for the 2023/24 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Xi Li, MAR 3.40 and Dr Tommaso Palermo, MAR 3.23.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MRes/PhD in Accounting (AOI) (Accounting, Organisations and Institutions Track) and MRes/PhD in Accounting (EoA) (Economics of Accounting Track) . This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
Students produce a research paper related to the student's designated major field, to be submitted at the end of August.
Teaching
There are no direct teaching hours.
Formative coursework
Feedback on progress will be provided by the student's MRes/PhD supervisor/supervisory team.
Students will be asked to prepare and submit a detailed outline of their research paper, on which they will receive feedback in the Autumn term. They will meet regularly with their supervisor/supervisory team throughout the year to further develop their research question, receive feedback on the proposed research design, data collection and analysis (if applicable), and writing up.
Assessment
Research paper (100%) in August.
Key facts
Department: Accounting
Total students 2022/23: Unavailable
Average class size 2022/23: Unavailable
Value: One Unit
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