Students will select a suitable research project (that will ultimately can be their Dissertation topic) and structure, write and submit this as a Research Proposal. The tutor needs to approve the subject and allocate a pass grade. The Research Proposal should include:
Student Name:
Program:
I. Proposed Dissertation Title: The title (tentative) should be precise to allow the reader to comprehend the subject matter of the work.
II. Research Question or Hypothesis: State clearly what your research interest is. Define your research question/hypothesis and the main objectives of your research. Please also explain why the research is important (significance of Research) and for who; does it add to the current state of knowledge; or is it of practical help to, say, business organizations or a specific business organization (Min 300 words).
III. Review of Literature/Background: Make a synthesis of the contributions made in your research field by accredited scholars. Describe how your intended research will complement and expand on the current literature, and what contributions you intend to make to the existing knowledge (Min 800 words).
Note: Should you opt for a Business Plan, then provide a full analysis of the business conditions.
IV. Research Methodology: Clearly indicate the methods and techniques which you are planning to use to gather information and investigate the identified problem. (Min 800 words).
