Module Details

Module Code: TOUR8003
Title: Tour and Hosp Dissertation
Long Title: Touism r and Hospitality Dissertation
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 8120 - Tourism
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The dissertation module is designed to provide an opportunity for students to undertake a substantial academic project in the area of Hospitality and Tourism. This stage of the research project is designed to expand the previous dissertation module and develop the research problem, conduct primary research, analysis and present results.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conduct independent research at undergraduate level into an area of academic interest relative to the tourism and hospitality industry.
LO2 Manage a research project through from conception to final report stage and justify findings and research choices.
LO3 Conduct primary research relevant to the research topic.
LO4 Develop analytical skills in primary research and link academic research and empirical findings.
LO5 Construct a document detailing a literature review, methodology, research findings and analysis.
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).
17689 TOUR8017 Research Dissertation Project
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.
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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
Conduct Independent Research
A detailed investigation into a topic specifically related to the tourism and hospitality industry. An extensive literature search and critical evaluation of previous research related to the area under investigation.
Managing a Research Project
Display a high standard of writing, clearly presented with the use of appropriate referencing; defence and justification of research also required.
Research Methodologies
The adoption of an appropriate and clearly constructed research methodology and methods.
Developing Practical Skills
Demonstrate a well managed collation of data whether through fieldwork research or by other methods.
Academic Research and Empirical Findings
Thorough analysis of data and comprehensive analysis of findings; clear relevant and well-argued conclusions; the ability to relate theory to practice and industry.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Final Dissertation will be submitted at semester end. Students are expected to meet assigned supervisors on a weekly basis for feedback and guidance.
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Interview with First and Second reader where student defends the research process and findings.
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 Assigned Research Supervisor Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Lecture Contact Lab Based instruction Every Second Week 1.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Independent Reading & Learning Every Week 5.67 5.67000007629395
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Meeting with Assigned Research Supervisor Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Lab Contact Lab based instruction Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning Every Week 5.67 5.67000007629395
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bryan Greetham. (2019), How to Write your Undergraduate Dissertation, Palgrave Macmillan, p.416, [ISBN: 978135200522].
  • Saunder M., Lewis P., Thornhill A.. (2016), Research Methods for Business Students, 7th. Pearson, Essex, [ISBN: 9781292016627].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Assaf, A.G. and Tsionas, M.G.. (2019), Quantitative research in tourism and hospitality: an agenda for best-practice recommendations", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, vol.31,
    https://doi-org.cit.idm.oclc.org/10.1108 /IJCHM-02-2019-0148
  • Franzosi, R.. (2022), Qualitative and quantitative research in the humanities and social sciences: how natural language processing (NLP) can help, Quality & Quantity, vol.56.
  • Nair, L.B.. (2021), Journal of Business Ethics, Whodunit’ to ‘How’: Detective stories and auditability in qualitative business ethics research:, vol.172,
    doi:https://doi-org.cit.idm.oclc.org/10. 1007/s10551-020-04479-4
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_OHMGT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management 8 Elective
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 8 Elective