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The Masters Research Project module offers students the opportunity to apply research methodologies to their chosen topic areas, to draw on internationally published academic literature and good practice to inform the development and interpretation of knowledge about business/management/professional practice in their area of study. The subject matter of the project involves the theoretical and evidential investigation of an aspect of business/management/professional practice, relating to topics covered in the student's programme of study.

The Project requires students to demonstrate their ability to work independently. Each student will have a dedicated academic Supervisor who will support them throughout the project. The Project can take one of four formats:

1. Dissertation (12000 word equivalent)
Normally a written account of findings based on the collection and analysis of primary data or analysis of secondary data. Students intending to take this option will be expected to identify the research topic, appropriate research design and evidence why a Dissertation is appropriate for this area of investigation. This will be addressed in the Prerequisite Postgraduate Research Methods Module.

2. Research Report (10000 word equivalent)
The Research Report may be better suited to those students who intend to pursue a career within a specific field or industry and can identify an issue to be investigated and presented in a formal report format. Students intending to take this option will be expected to identify the research topic, appropriate research design and evidence why a research report is appropriate for this area of investigation. This will be addressed in the Prerequisite Postgraduate Research Methods Module.

3. Systematic Review (12000 word equivalent)
Review would normally use an approved method e.g. Cochrane Collaboration. Students intending to take this option will be expected to identify the research topic, appropriate research design and evide

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