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Module Learning Outcomes

In relation to the specialised area of study, students will, with minimal / no guidance be able to:

Subject-Specific Knowledge, Understanding & Application

a) Identify a research topic, develop aims and objectives justified through reference to approriate literature.

b) Critically analyse a wide range of literature in accounting and finance.

c) Synthesise and critique the different methodological frameworks that influence research to inform and justify a research methodology.

d) Collect, analyse and interpret data in the context of existing literature.

e) Develop independent working and project management skills.

Employability & Changemaker Skills

f) Initiate a reflective and independent approach to learning in managing an extended project.

g) Communicate information and present complex arguments, clearly and accurately in a manner suited to an academic audience.

DISSERTATION TOPIC
Indicate the proposed title of your study (Maximum 30-words)

This activity has the following subtasks:

1. WHY IS THIS TOPIC RELEVANT, IMPORTANT OR INTERESTING?
Use citations and references to support your answer

2. HOW YOUR TOPIC RELATES TO PAST RESEARCH IN THIS FIELD?
INDICATE THE LINK TO PREVIOUS RESEARCH WITH REFERENCE TO PUBLISHED WORK.

3. WHAT ARE THE MAIN CONCEPTS AND THEORIES THAT COULD BE RELEVANT TO YOUR TOPIC?
Indicate the concepts and theories that are relevant to your topic

4. WHAT COULD BE THE APPROPRIATE METHODOLOGY FOR YOUR TOPIC?
Indicate which method will be used quantitative/ qualitative- secondary /primary data and how you intend to collect data and why? Do you intend to use statics model for data analyses? Are you familiar with your proposed chosen method for data collection and analyses? If not how are you planning to overcome these challenges?

5. WILL YOUR TOPIC REQUIRE ETHICAL APPROVAL?
Explain if your research will require ethical approval? and how you intend to approach the participants?

6. LISTS AT LEAST 7 KEY REFERENCES THAT ARE RELATED TO YOUR WORK?
Include an indicative list of 7 key references that are directly line.

Initial Topic Approval
Consult a tutor that you think is expert in your topic and ask them for their initial approval of the topic.

Choose one subject in accounting or in Auditing (Can you choose something in UK of preference