Module Code - Title:
BS4008
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFIRMATION PAPER 2
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
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Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This double module will give students an opportunity to conduct an independent research project in the area of international business while being supported by a series of seminars on how to conduct research. The main objectives for students undertaking this research paper are to gather information in a rigorous manner, integrate relevant theories and evidence to produce reasoned arguments, work independently, explore one area of international business in-depth, produce a coherent, useful and literate report and present and defend the final paper.
Syllabus:
Working closely with a Faculty Supervisor, students will complete the independent research paper. Students will identify an appropriate area for secondary investigation and establish a plan of work for the researching and writing of the confirmation paper. Faculty will run additional seminars as necessary to suppose students' progress.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Formulate a viable research question.
Locate published sources on the research topic.
Critically review the extant literature.
Develop and/or demonstrate self-motivation.
Develop and/or demonstrate competencies in time management and project management.
Respond in a positive way to constructive feedback from Faculty Supervisor.
Reflect on personal learning outcomes resulting from the process of completing the independent research project.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Display their analytical and critical abilities in defending their paper.
Make judgements about literature they access and how they deploy it within their research paper.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate that they are capable and competent to: summarise, analyse and discuss research paper; make realistic recommendations for future researchers and relevant stakeholders based on findings; construct a coherent argument; modify their project in light of feedback from supervisors; reflect on personal learning outcomes; write a concise report of their research including the objectives, approach, findings and implications.
Prime Texts:
Bell, J. (2005)
Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First Time Researchers in Education and Social Science
, London: Open University Press
Bryman, A. and E. Bell (2003)
Business Research Methods
, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Saunders, M., Thornhill, A. and Lewis, P. (2009)
Research Methods for Business Students
, London: FT Prentice Hall
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Module Leader:
Conor.Carroll@ul.ie