Business Masters Dissertation Guidelines 2016-2017: Key Information

This document provides comprehensive guidelines for Business Masters dissertations, covering all essential aspects of the process. It outlines the aims and learning outcomes of the dissertation module, emphasizing its significance as a major component of the Masters degree. The guidelines detail the dissertation calendar, deadlines, and the dissertation proposal process, including the submission form and topic selection. It provides information on supervision, including initial and ongoing contact with the supervisor, the nature of supervision, and how to address any problems that may arise. The document also covers critical aspects such as originality, dissertation structure, presentation, writing style, and submission procedures. Furthermore, it addresses academic misconduct, including plagiarism and referencing, and explains the assessment criteria and disclosure of marks. Appendices include specimen title page, abstract, declaration of authenticity, dissertation proposal form, and criteria for assessment.