Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9033
Title: HRM Dissertation
Long Title: HRM Dissertation
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module comprises the development and submission of a written research dissertation as part fulfillment of the Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify a Human Resource (HR) issue that is of strategic relevance to an organisation.
LO2 Compare and contrast the relative merits of different research methods and their relevance to different situations
LO3 Undertake a systematic analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative information and present the results in a clear and consistent format
LO4 Draw realistic and appropriate conclusions and make recommendations based on empirical research
LO5 Display the capability for self-directed learning and independent thought.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Research
To research a relevant strategic area of Human Resource Management environment.
Research Methods
Evaluate the different research tools and techniques useful for the collection and analysis of data, systematically analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data and present the results in a clear and consistent format.
Dissertation
To present a dissertation based on primary research of extended nature utilizing qualitative, quantitative or a mixed-method approach. Interpret the data collected as part of the research. Critique the research findings in the light of the literature review. Draw realistic and appropriate conclusions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Written Submission: Chapters 2 and 3.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Written Submission: Chapter 4 and 5.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Chapter 1, Formatting and Referencing
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Meeting with sueprvisor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent student research Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent student research Every Week 6.50 6.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Meeting with supervisor Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Roy Horn. (2012), Researching and writing dissertations, 1st. all, CIPD, London, p.302, [ISBN: 1843983028].
  • David Coghlan, Teresa Brannick. (2009), Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization, 2nd. all, Sage, London, [ISBN: 1-4129-0247-9].
  • Michael I. Harrison. (2005), Diagnosing organizations, 8. all, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., [ISBN: 0761925716].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_9 Master of Arts in Human Resource Management 3 Mandatory