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MGT6171   Research Methods for Finance and Accounting   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7

Description

This module provides a general understanding of finance and accounting research methods. The module will equip students with the practical skills necessary to successfully complete a research project leading to the preparation of a dissertation. The module will consider how to develop appropriate research aims, objectives and questions. The module will address the available sources of data, data collection and analysis methods (quantitative and qualitative), and the philosophical underpinning of the principal research traditions. The module will also cover how to develop a critique of current literature, draw conclusions and form arguments as part of writing up a dissertation.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 120.0
Lecture 20.0
Seminar 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S2
 

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