| CODE | ECN5222 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 30 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Economics | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This is a research-based study-unit where students will bridge economic theory with application by using advanced econometric cost benefit or experimental techniques. Students will therefore need to undertake original research in a topic based on material relevant to the M.Sc. programme. It should be regarded as an opportunity to utilize analytical and empirical skills acquired during the M.Sc. and therefore demonstrate students鈥� capacity to analyse appropriate theory and empirical evidence in a structured way. Study-unit Aims: The research based dissertation aims at carrying economic research which will allow students to develop scientific research skills by learning how to collect, analyse and evaluate scientific findings objectively in light of the current scientific literature. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Critically appraise scientific literature; - Utilise appropriate research methodology; - Gain an in-depth understanding and advanced practical skills in a specialised area relevant to economics. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Design a research project appropriately; - Conduct a research project in an appropriate manner taking into consideration all ethical issues required, time-planning and budgeting; - Increase analytical and critical reflective capacity in the chosen specialised area related to economics; - Produce and present a piece of scientific writing in the form of a dissertation which is potentially publishable. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Texts will depend on the area selected by students and approved by Department. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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