Dissertation

1. Dissertation Topic

What will be the overarching area of study for your dissertation?  Please remember that this can be modified as your work progresses.  Maximum 15 words.

2. Objectives

What are the three major specific objectives of your project?  This will frame the scope of your project.  For example, what do you hope to explore, discover, prove or solve?  Maximum 50 words.

3. Proposed Contribution

Will your dissertation contribute to theory, practice or both?  How?  Maximum 100 words.

4. Rationale

Why have you chosen this topic?  How does it relate, for example, to your company and your job?  Maximum 100 words.

5. Proposed Methodology

How are you going to collect and analyse your data?  Has the organisation(s) you are studying (where applicable) agreed to give you access to the data and people you need?  Maximum 200 words.

6. Relevant Literature

What relevant literature have you already looked at?  List the 8 books or journal articles that you believe are of relevance to your proposed study.

7. Benefits

What is the anticipated value of your dissertation to your organisation or society as a whole?  List 3 benefits of your dissertation.  Maximum 50 words.