FI5698 Finance Group Dissertation

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

Wed, Fri

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Module coordinator

Dr X Chen

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Module Staff

Dr Jimmy Chen

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Module description

This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation of a topic in the field of finance that is relevant and appropriate to the MSc. The dissertation takes the form of a substantially extended theoretical, analytical or empirical essay. The word limit for the group dissertation is 15,000 word (approximately). Training will be provided to students in semesters 1 and 2 as preparation for the dissertation. Supervision of the dissertation is also provided. Each group will comprise up to 3 students. The group dissertation will comprise 70% of the assessment; the remaining 30% will be awarded for an individual report. The individual report should critically reflect on a specific topic related to the group project which will require supervisor approval. The word limit for the individual report is approximately 3,000 words.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE FI5699

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Supervisor will have 4 meetings with the group and 1 meeting with each individual member.

Scheduled learning hours

42

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

528

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Define a financial problem or issue, setting out appropriate aims and research questions
  • Apply critical thinking to the relevant literature
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of methodological approach to financial data collection and empirical analysis
  • Work collaboratively with peers and achieve shared objectives effectively
  • Draw conclusions from evidence and make appropriate recommendations
  • Plan and write a major report and express oneself clearly in writing