MQM3DCBC: Dissertation for MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change

Module code: MQM3DCBC

Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School

Credits: 40

Level: 7

When you'll be taught: Semester 1 / 2

Module convenor: Dr Holly Andrews, email: h.andrews2@henley.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list:

Last updated: 19 November 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

The dissertation module forms a core component of Stage 3 of the MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change and provides an opportunity for programme members to demonstrate their in-depth, critical understanding of a topic relevant to the MSc but chosen by them through the design, execution and reporting of an original piece of empirical research in the form of a Masters-level dissertation. The choice of topic may be motivated either by primarily practical or primarily theoretical concerns. The module includes a research methods teaching component and in addition requires submission of a written research proposal. Programme members will be supported by a supervisor whilst working on their dissertation.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:

1. Academic Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Programme members will be able to demonstrate appropriate academic  knowledge of the key concepts and theories within coaching and behaviour change 

2. Academic Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Programme members will be able to apply relevant knowledge and analytical and critical thinking skills in a way that combines academic rigour with practical relevance 

3. Academic Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Programme members will develop critical thinking skills in relation to analysis of a range of data 

4. Personal Development: Programme Members will be able to demonstrate effective and clear communication skill

Module content

Introduction to research 
The role and application of theory in research 
The literature review process and the composition of a literature review 
The nature and role of research design and methodology in research 
Sources of data and data collection methods 
Data analysis methods 
Reporting research findings 
Conducting research ethically

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Tutor input 
Demonstrations 
Plenary and small group discussion 
Dissertation supervision 
Peer/tutor/supervisor feedback 
Reading  
Learning log

Study hours

At least 56 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:

https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark; 
• where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Programme members are required to submit a formal, written proposal which must be approved. Following proposal approval, ethical approval must be obtained before they can proceed with the empirical phase of their project. Feedback on drafts of work will be provided by the dissertation supervisor. Feedback from peers and tutors.

Reassessment

Additional costs