ICM116-Understanding Management and Financial Research

Module Provider: ICMA Centre
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2018/9

Email: neil.kellard@icmacentre.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to
? Explain the steps involved in drafting a Masters or PhD thesis
? Determine the appropriate form and content for such a thesis
? Describe the types of research that are conducted in the social sciences
? Critically evaluate research in various sub-fields of management research
? Draft a review of an area of literature in their subject area
? Discuss various ethical issues that may arise when conducting research
? Present a seminal study and act as a discussant for an additional study

Additional outcomes:
? Develop presentation and communication skills including time management.

Outline content:
1 Searching for literature in a particular field.
2 Writing a dissertation or thesis.
3 Drafting a literature review.
4 Research ethics.
5 How to make research presentations
6 How to orally discuss other researchers􀀒 presentations

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Students will be expected to contribute to the discussion of the material which will be presented in a relatively informal format. For the first five weeks, the module convenor will present material and lead the discussion. In the second half, students will then present and discuss seminal studies in their sub-field, with the module convenor acting as a Chairman.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Presentation of seminal study
Discussion of another study
Written literature review

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:
50%

Reassessment arrangements:
Resubmission of the research literature review.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 26 September 2018