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ES50079: Masters dissertation in international money & banking

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Economics
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 30
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Dissertation period
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: DS 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take ES50064 or take ES50073
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is:
* To provide students with the training to undertake advanced level research.
* To enable students to locate and critically evaluate appropriate literature for a dissertation.
* To develop skills in obtaining and organising suitable data.
* To enable students to identify and critically reflect upon appropriate analytical techniques.
* To introduce students to current empirical and theoretical research in economics and finance.
* To develop the above research skills appropriate to International Money & Banking, and to offer students the opportunity to research a topic in this subject area.

Learning Outcomes:
The learning outcomes for this unit involve the (1) a systematic and analytical understanding of the chosen topic area; (2) the ability to theorise on and/or empirically explore the chosen topic; (3) ability to draw appropriate conclusions and demonstrate an awareness of their strengths and limitations.

Skills:
Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and mathematical models (Facilitated/Assessed)
Ability to select, analyse and present numerical data using econometric packages (F/A)
Ability to select, summarise and synthesis written information from multiple sources (F/A)
Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (F/A)
Concise and effective written communication (e.g. briefings / written exams) (F/A)
Effective oral communication (e.g. lecture question and answer) (F)
Ability to formulate a research question, then develop and present an original & coherent answer (F/A)
Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines (A)
Ability to work independently with limited supervision of guidance (F/A)
Ability to apply theory to policy areas (F/A)

Content:
The unit begins by introducing the students to the main research methods in international money and banking during semester 2. The students develop the technical skills and research methodology by attending a series of lectures, as well as guest lectures where members of the department (including, where appropriate, visiting professors and / or research fellows) showcase their areas of expertise. . This taught component of the unit is assessed and the mark constitutes a proportion of the overall grade awarded to the dissertation.
The students will then proceed to engage on the completion of the main body of the dissertation during the summer. At this stage the unit is organised around regular supervision sessions with a member of staff who has related research interests. In these meetings the student will receive guidance on how to undertake research and how to write a dissertation. The supervisor will review progress and will respond to research initiatives shown by the study fellow.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ES50079 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Economics
  • THES-AFM07 : MSc International Money and Banking (Full-time)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.