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Syllabi-Dissertation-Heriot Watt University, UK

This document provides details about a postgraduate dissertation course in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The course aims to develop specialist knowledge, research skills, and project management abilities. Learning outcomes focus on demonstrating a mastery of the subject area through critical analysis and an understanding of theory and practice. Students will apply research methods to plan and execute an individual dissertation project involving qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The syllabus includes a project proposal and 12-13 weeks of individual dissertation research that can be done in an in-company, multi-company, or academic format with periodic reviews. The course is assessed entirely through coursework.

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Syllabi-Dissertation-Heriot Watt University, UK

This document provides details about a postgraduate dissertation course in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The course aims to develop specialist knowledge, research skills, and project management abilities. Learning outcomes focus on demonstrating a mastery of the subject area through critical analysis and an understanding of theory and practice. Students will apply research methods to plan and execute an individual dissertation project involving qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The syllabus includes a project proposal and 12-13 weeks of individual dissertation research that can be done in an in-company, multi-company, or academic format with periodic reviews. The course is assessed entirely through coursework.

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C11LG Logistics and Supply Chain Management Dissertation

COURSE DETAILS
Course Code: C11LG
Full Course Title: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Dissertation
SCQF Level: 11
SCAF Credits: 60
Available as Elective: No

DELIVERY LEVEL
Undergraduate: No Postgraduate Taught: Yes Postgraduate Research: No
Additional Information:

COURSE AIMS

• To demonstrate specialist knowledge in a logistics or supply chain management subject


• To master critical and evaluative techniques of understanding
• To develop a wide range of appropriate research skills
• To develop project management skills

LEARNING OUTCOMES – SUBJECT MASTERY

• To demonstrate a wide subject mastery within the chosen subject area


• To show a critical understanding of the development of thought within the subject area
• To use a range of evaluative techniques to reveal a deep understanding of theory and practice
• To demonstrate the ability to conceptualise and extract causal relationships within business practice.
• To deal with a complex range of academic and business related issues

LEARNING OUTCOMES – PERSONAL ABILITIES

• Apply a range of appropriately justified research methods and techniques


• To plan and execute a complex individual project involving multiple elements from research materials to dealing
with people and organisations.
• To use a range of appropriate software and tools of analysis which involve a combination of qualitative and
quantitative data
• Communicate with senior colleagues and subject specialists from academia and industry.

• Find and interpret relevant information from library, Internet and database sources
• Research, collate, analyse, interpret and present material related to the subject area
• To deal with a range of ethical issues associated with research, data collection and analysis.

• Find and interpret relevant information from library, Internet and database sources
• Research, collate, analyse, interpret and present material related to the subject area
• To deal with a range of ethical issues associated with research, data collection and analysis.

SYLLABUS
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C11LG Logistics and Supply Chain Management Dissertation

• Project proposal
• Individual dissertation research (12-13 weeks)

• In-Company, multi-company or academic format


• periodic individual and/or group review

COURSE RELATIONSHIPS
N/A

LOCATION AND ASSESSMENT METHODS


Edi SBC Ork Dub Malay IDL COLL ALP OTH Method Weight Exam Type Diet Synoptic
Mins Course
Y Y Coursework 100 Assessment Semester 3
Y Y Coursework 100 Reassessment Semester 1

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