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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Business Studies Long Essay (U02737)? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-BSLE This is an independent study programme where students work directly with one or more staff members to develop and complete an independent piece of research. The subject of your Essay is your responsibility and must be on a Business Studies theme. It must relate closely to the country in which you spend your year abroad or be on a continental European theme. The subject of your Essay must deal with a contemporary issue. Essay subjects chosen by students in previous years include work on Italian trade unions, the planning of the Disneyland theme park in France, tourism in Corsica, aspects of the computer industry in France, the introduction of the 35 hour week in France, and the beer market in Germany. Entry RequirementsSubject AreasHome subject areaBusiness Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4) Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Research skills: planning, executing and reporting research;
- independent learning and thinking; - in-depth knowledge of a particular subject area; - self and project management skills. Assessment Information
Business Studies Long Essay 7-10,000 words excluding the bibliography, references and front page. Your Essay must be in English unless your supervisor agrees to its being in your language of study. For MA German and Business Studies students the Essay must be written in German.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Patricia Ward-Scaltsas Course Organiser Dr Jamal Ouenniche School Website : http://www.man.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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