Business Finance - Management Dissertation assignment
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DissertationProposalForm1.docx
Dissertation Proposal Form
This form must be approved for a candidate to register for the dissertation. It is the student’s responsibility to find a Faculty Promoter with whom to complete this form. It is also incumbent upon the student to make sure that all academic and administrative criteria have been met. The form must be completed, signed by the respective parties, and submitted to the Dissertation Coordinator for approval. Please type on this form. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
Section A: Registration Information
Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Email: Click or tap here to enter text.
Program (DBA; MBA, BBA): Click or tap here to enter text.
Specialization: Click or tap here to enter text.
Promoter: Click or tap here to enter text.
Proposed Dissertation Defense Cohort (Choose One)
☒January 2024 ☐May 2024 ☐ June 2024 ☐September 2024
Section B: Dissertation Outline
Type below each topic
I. Proposed Dissertation Title: The title (tentative) should be precise to allow the reader to comprehend the subject matter of the work.
Click or tap here to enter text.
II. Research Question or Hypothesis: State clearly what your research interest is. Define your research question/hypothesis and the main objectives of your research ( 100 words).
Click or tap here to enter text.
III. Review of Literature/Background: Make a synthesis of the contributions made in your research field by accredited scholars. Describe how your intended research will complement and expand on the current literature, and what contributions you intend to make to the existing knowledge ( 500 words).
Note: Should you opt for a Business Plan, then provide a full analysis of the business conditions.
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IV. Research Methodology: Clearly indicate the methods and techniques which you are planning to use to gather information and investigate the identified problem.
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V. Selected Bibliography: Please indicate a representative list of the main bibliographical sources you intend to utilize for your dissertation (no more than 20). Please provide full citations.
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VI. Research and Writing Timeline: Indicate your expected research timetable: starting date, research time, data analysis time, writing time, editing time, date of first draft submission, expected defense time. You may use a Gantt chart.
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VII. Ethics: How does your research relate to the ethical aspects of your subject matter?
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VIII. Signature of Student:
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Signature Date
Section C: Approvals
|
Role |
Name |
Signature |
Date |
|
Promoter |
Click or tap here to enter text. |
|
|
|
Dissertation Coordinator |
JOAN TORREJÓN |
|
|
|
Academic Coordinator (for your respective program) |
JOSEP MARIA ALTARRIBA |
|
|
The grade for the entire dissertation project is a composite grade allocated by the defense panel and takes three areas into consideration:
· Form (20%): the structural organization of the Dissertation document (grammar and vocabulary; writing and reporting; technology; style)
· Content (60%): the academic accuracy and value of the project (executive summary; research question & objectives; background; main body; conclusions)
· Defense (20%): the manner and methods used (visuals; content; questions & answers)
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QuestiontoObjectives-Ausefulguide-6-1-11.pdf
From research question to objectives
via a literature review
Tim Dolin
First rule
The candidacy application
is
a research proposal
Recap: from topic to question
What do I want to know?
Is it answerable?
Is it researchable?
Is it significant?
Can I do it?
From research question to objectives
What kind of work do I need to do in order
to answer my question?
What steps do I need to take?
What are objectives?
Objectives are statements, not questions
Objectives are numbered in a list
Objectives are the successive steps you
need to take in order to answer your
research question
Objectives and methodology
Objectives are statements of what you intend to do to
find the answer to your research question
Methodology just applies a particular approach or set
of approaches to that same process of finding out
Your objectives will therefore form the basis of your
methodology
How to write your objectives
Your objectives are structured using action-words like: assess or reassess
develop
provide (an understanding of …)
examine
analyse
interpret
elucidate
articulate
establish
construct
evaluate or re-evaluate
How to write your objectives
Your action-words should be oriented towards an
OUTCOME
an interpretation
an assessment or reassessment
Be careful of words that are not precise about what
you want to know
The word EXPLORE
How to write your objectives
There should be a logical sequence to your objectives
A list of stages: the order in which you’ll be finding things
out—for example:
To identify a problem
To develop a solution
To design and implement the solution
To assess its impact
The research triangle
significance
research
question
methodology
objectives
Literature review and the candidacy proposal
Significance
Background
Research question
Methodology Objectives
Literature review
What is a literature review?
A literature review ISN’T
a descriptive list
a series of paragraphs beginning with yet another author's name
a series of summaries
What is a literature review?
A literature review IS a thoughtful thematic review of any historical, theoretical and methodological issues you are dealing with
focussed around your research question,
written discursively telling your readers which academic conversations you are taking part in - and WHY.
What is a literature review?
Historical issues – what past work has been done in
this area?
Theoretical issues – what past and present
frameworks of explanation have been used?
Methodological issues- how have others have tackled
similar (or even very different) problems?
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to ask: what is the significance of my research?
what is known and not known?
what has and has not been done?
what questions need further research/creative exploration?
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to help you shape your research
question and objectives
To think laterally and creatively about other
potential search areas
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to choose appropriate approaches
and methodologies
identify areas of theoretical or methodological
debate or disagreement, controversy or
inconsistency
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to choose appropriate approaches
and methodologies
identify areas of theoretical or methodological
debate or disagreement, controversy or
inconsistency
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to to practice and develop research techniques and skills
to read in a targeted way
to develop skills of critical appraisal and capacity to identify the objectives and arguments of those you are reading
and to articulate their strengths and weaknesses
Literature review and the candidacy proposal
Significance
Background
Research question
Methodology Objectives
Literature review
Group exercise
Research question?
List of objectives List of methods
1. To identify a problem
2. To develop a solution
3. To design and implement the solution
4. To assess its impact
1. HOW identify the problem (lit r
2. HOW develop a solution?
3. HOW design and implement th
4. HOW assess its impact
- From research question to objectives�via a literature review
- First rule
- Recap: from topic to question
- From research question to objectives
- What are objectives?
- Objectives and methodology
- How to write your objectives
- How to write your objectives
- How to write your objectives
- The research triangle
- Literature review and the candidacy proposal
- What is a literature review?
- What is a literature review?
- What is a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Literature review and the candidacy proposal
- Group exercise
DissertationProposalForm1.docx
Dissertation Proposal Form
This form must be approved for a candidate to register for the dissertation. It is the student’s responsibility to find a Faculty Promoter with whom to complete this form. It is also incumbent upon the student to make sure that all academic and administrative criteria have been met. The form must be completed, signed by the respective parties, and submitted to the Dissertation Coordinator for approval. Please type on this form. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
Section A: Registration Information
Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Email: Click or tap here to enter text.
Program (DBA; MBA, BBA): Click or tap here to enter text.
Specialization: Click or tap here to enter text.
Promoter: Click or tap here to enter text.
Proposed Dissertation Defense Cohort (Choose One)
☒January 2024 ☐May 2024 ☐ June 2024 ☐September 2024
Section B: Dissertation Outline
Type below each topic
I. Proposed Dissertation Title: The title (tentative) should be precise to allow the reader to comprehend the subject matter of the work.
Click or tap here to enter text.
II. Research Question or Hypothesis: State clearly what your research interest is. Define your research question/hypothesis and the main objectives of your research ( 100 words).
Click or tap here to enter text.
III. Review of Literature/Background: Make a synthesis of the contributions made in your research field by accredited scholars. Describe how your intended research will complement and expand on the current literature, and what contributions you intend to make to the existing knowledge ( 500 words).
Note: Should you opt for a Business Plan, then provide a full analysis of the business conditions.
Click or tap here to enter text.
IV. Research Methodology: Clearly indicate the methods and techniques which you are planning to use to gather information and investigate the identified problem.
Click or tap here to enter text.
V. Selected Bibliography: Please indicate a representative list of the main bibliographical sources you intend to utilize for your dissertation (no more than 20). Please provide full citations.
Click or tap here to enter text.
VI. Research and Writing Timeline: Indicate your expected research timetable: starting date, research time, data analysis time, writing time, editing time, date of first draft submission, expected defense time. You may use a Gantt chart.
Click or tap here to enter text.
VII. Ethics: How does your research relate to the ethical aspects of your subject matter?
Click or tap here to enter text.
VIII. Signature of Student:
Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap to enter a date.
Signature Date
Section C: Approvals
|
Role |
Name |
Signature |
Date |
|
Promoter |
Click or tap here to enter text. |
|
|
|
Dissertation Coordinator |
JOAN TORREJÓN |
|
|
|
Academic Coordinator (for your respective program) |
JOSEP MARIA ALTARRIBA |
|
|
The grade for the entire dissertation project is a composite grade allocated by the defense panel and takes three areas into consideration:
· Form (20%): the structural organization of the Dissertation document (grammar and vocabulary; writing and reporting; technology; style)
· Content (60%): the academic accuracy and value of the project (executive summary; research question & objectives; background; main body; conclusions)
· Defense (20%): the manner and methods used (visuals; content; questions & answers)
image1.png
QuestiontoObjectives-Ausefulguide-6-1-11.pdf
From research question to objectives
via a literature review
Tim Dolin
First rule
The candidacy application
is
a research proposal
Recap: from topic to question
What do I want to know?
Is it answerable?
Is it researchable?
Is it significant?
Can I do it?
From research question to objectives
What kind of work do I need to do in order
to answer my question?
What steps do I need to take?
What are objectives?
Objectives are statements, not questions
Objectives are numbered in a list
Objectives are the successive steps you
need to take in order to answer your
research question
Objectives and methodology
Objectives are statements of what you intend to do to
find the answer to your research question
Methodology just applies a particular approach or set
of approaches to that same process of finding out
Your objectives will therefore form the basis of your
methodology
How to write your objectives
Your objectives are structured using action-words like: assess or reassess
develop
provide (an understanding of …)
examine
analyse
interpret
elucidate
articulate
establish
construct
evaluate or re-evaluate
How to write your objectives
Your action-words should be oriented towards an
OUTCOME
an interpretation
an assessment or reassessment
Be careful of words that are not precise about what
you want to know
The word EXPLORE
How to write your objectives
There should be a logical sequence to your objectives
A list of stages: the order in which you’ll be finding things
out—for example:
To identify a problem
To develop a solution
To design and implement the solution
To assess its impact
The research triangle
significance
research
question
methodology
objectives
Literature review and the candidacy proposal
Significance
Background
Research question
Methodology Objectives
Literature review
What is a literature review?
A literature review ISN’T
a descriptive list
a series of paragraphs beginning with yet another author's name
a series of summaries
What is a literature review?
A literature review IS a thoughtful thematic review of any historical, theoretical and methodological issues you are dealing with
focussed around your research question,
written discursively telling your readers which academic conversations you are taking part in - and WHY.
What is a literature review?
Historical issues – what past work has been done in
this area?
Theoretical issues – what past and present
frameworks of explanation have been used?
Methodological issues- how have others have tackled
similar (or even very different) problems?
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to ask: what is the significance of my research?
what is known and not known?
what has and has not been done?
what questions need further research/creative exploration?
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to help you shape your research
question and objectives
To think laterally and creatively about other
potential search areas
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to choose appropriate approaches
and methodologies
identify areas of theoretical or methodological
debate or disagreement, controversy or
inconsistency
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to choose appropriate approaches
and methodologies
identify areas of theoretical or methodological
debate or disagreement, controversy or
inconsistency
Why do a literature review?
Helps you to to practice and develop research techniques and skills
to read in a targeted way
to develop skills of critical appraisal and capacity to identify the objectives and arguments of those you are reading
and to articulate their strengths and weaknesses
Literature review and the candidacy proposal
Significance
Background
Research question
Methodology Objectives
Literature review
Group exercise
Research question?
List of objectives List of methods
1. To identify a problem
2. To develop a solution
3. To design and implement the solution
4. To assess its impact
1. HOW identify the problem (lit r
2. HOW develop a solution?
3. HOW design and implement th
4. HOW assess its impact
- From research question to objectives�via a literature review
- First rule
- Recap: from topic to question
- From research question to objectives
- What are objectives?
- Objectives and methodology
- How to write your objectives
- How to write your objectives
- How to write your objectives
- The research triangle
- Literature review and the candidacy proposal
- What is a literature review?
- What is a literature review?
- What is a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Why do a literature review?
- Literature review and the candidacy proposal
- Group exercise