Litigios y arbitrajes

Credits 30

Subject specific learning outcomes

1. Formulate a project question and plan project activity that address a relevant business area

2. Locate and analyse relevant information using primary and secondary data resources including scholarly reviews.

3. Review and critically evaluate data gathered.

4. Develop a detailed knowledge of the project content identifying any areas of uncertainty and ambiguity

5. Develop a written argument

6. Structure a project report in a manner appropriate to the research undertaken

Generic learning outcomes

1. The development of a systematic understanding of key aspects of their field of study, acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline.

2. An ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline

3. A conceptual understanding that enables the student to devise and sustain arguments

4. The use of ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline

5. Ability to apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review , consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding and to initiate and carry out projects

6. An appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge

7. The ability to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline). 8. The ability to critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and

data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem 9. The ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both

specialist and non-specialist audiences.

A synopsis of the curriculum

Aims:

This Independent themed Project Report is a key element of the BA (Hons) Business Studies programme. The module is structured to allow students the opportunity to draw together a substantial proportion of the knowledge and understanding gained during the programme and apply it to the completion of a vocationally relevant business project.

All students will have different interests as have, where relevant, their employers. It is intended that this course be flexible enough to accommodate the needs of a diverse student population whilst enabling each student to fulfil the overall aims of the course.

Content:

This module allows students to complete a major business related project, using the knowledge, skills and abilities that they have gained during the programme.

The module allows students to build on the experience gained from the study skills module to develop of their academic skills by completing a vocationally relevant project.

Students will complete a project plan and literature review followed by the completed project report.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Students will be supported throughout the project process with a series of planned and informal tutorials which will be arranged as required.

The tutorials will follow the evolving project, offering support to the student at a pace and level of progress appropriate to the students development. Students will be expected to use the knowledge and skills gained during the programme to identify, plan and complete the project and to reflect upon their learning and apply that learning to the project issue or problem.

Total of Taught Hours 24

Individual Tutorials 8 (per student) Total Student Independent Study 268

Total Study Hours for Module 300

The tutorials contribute specifically to Specific Learning Outcomes 1, 4-6 and Generic Learning Outcomes 1-4. The independent study contributes to Specific Learning Outcomes 1-6 and Generic Learning Outcomes 5-9.

Assessment

Method of assessmen t

Learning Outcome Weigh

ting Words length Outline details Written project plan and literature review

Subject Specific Learning Outcomes

1. Formulate a project question and plan project activity that address a relevant business area (a2)

2. Locate and analyse relevant information using primary and secondary data resources including scholarly reviews(a7, b4, c2)

Generic Learning Outcomes

1. The development of a systematic understanding of key aspects of their field of study, acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront

30% 1500- 2000 Words

Students will identify a suitable project which will allow them to use

their academic knowledge and skills

gained during the programme. They will carry out a literature review relevant to the project subject matter.

of defined aspects of a discipline. (a1, a2, a4, b1, c3, d1)2. An 2. Ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline (a1, b3, d1)

Written project Report

Subject Specific Learning Outcomes

3. Review and critically evaluate data gathered (b4, b5, c1, d1, d6) 4. Develop a detailed knowledge of the project content identifying any areas of uncertainty and ambiguity (b2, b5, c1)

5. Develop a written argument (d1, d6)

6. Structure a project report in a manner appropriate to the research undertaken (b3, d1, d3)

Generic Learning Outcomes

3. A conceptual understanding that enables the student to devise and sustain arguments (a3, b2, b3, d3) 4. The use of ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline (b4, b5, c6, d4)

5. Ability to apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review , consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding and to initiate and carry out projects (b4, b5, d2, d3) 6. An appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge (b4)

7. The ability to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline). (b3, b4, b5, c1, d5)

8. The ability to critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem (d3, c2)

9. The ability to communicate

60% 3000- 4000 Words

Students will complete a project based on their

project proposal commensurate with the

project brief culminating in a project

information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.(d3, d4, d5)

Viva Voce _{Subject Specific Learning}

Outcomes

3. Review and critically evaluate data gathered (b4, b5, c1, d1, d6) 4. Develop a detailed knowledge of the project content identifying any areas of uncertainty and ambiguity (b2, b5, c1)

Generic Learning Outcomes

3. A conceptual understanding that enables the student to devise and sustain arguments (a3, b2, b3, d3) 9. The ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.(d3, d4, d5)

10% _{Students will complete} a viva voce based on their project report.

Indicative Reading List

Bell J (2010) Doing Your Research Project 5th ed Maidenhead:OU Press

Collis j, Hussey J (2009) Business research: A practical guide for undergraduate and post graduate students (3rd Edition) Baisingstoke:Palgrave Macmillan

Dochartaigh N (2012) Internet Research Skills 3rd Edition London:Sage

Durrant A, Rhodes G, Young D (2009) Getting Started with University-level Work Based Learning Middlesex:Middlesex University Press

Ford N (2011) The Essential Guide to Using the Web for Research London:Sage Raelin J (2008) Work-Based Learning: Bridging Knowledge and Action in the Workplace San Fransisco:Jossey Bass

Saunders M, Lewis P (2011) Doing Research in Business management: An Essential Guide to Planning your Project Harlow:Prentice Hall

Saunders M, Lewis P, Thornhill A (2012) Research Methods for Business Students 6th Edition Harlow:Pearson Education Ltd.