Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H4705_1
Module Title: Tourism and Event Dissertation
Title: Tourism and Event Dissertation
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Julie Mulligan
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to consolidate and integrate the students’ knowledge, skills and competences across a range of subject areas relating to Tourism and Event Management.
The module will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their research and analytical skills through a research-based project. The project will have a practical element and will reinforce educational/industrial linkages.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Plan, design and implement a project from the initial problem definition in a research proposal, to the presentation of results in a completed project.
LO2 Discuss the research context including the cultural, political, legal, economic and practical issues.
LO3 Review the literature in various relevant academic fields and be able to identify and extract information as appropriate.
LO4 Demonstrate the ability to apply the tools of quantitative and/or qualitative research and analysis.
LO5 Objectively and critically evaluate research findings.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Module Content & Assessment
The research project will allow students to build on previous modules and deepen their knowledge of data analytics, business and marketing insights, data exploration and statistical analysis. It will focus on a Tourism and Event related topic and will consist of researching the topic, analysing the data, drawing conclusions and presenting the research in a written document. Data will be analysed and interpreted through SPSS. The learner will be able to choose the research topic although the supervisor and the programme board must approve the proposal. The project is applied in nature and will involve students engaging with organisations in the Tourism and Event sector. Each student will be assigned a supervisor for the module. Each dissertation topic will be agreed upon after consultation between the student and the supervisor. The student and supervisor will meet up at regular intervals during the academic year to discuss progress, deal with any issues or problems which may arise, and ensure that the work is progressing satisfactorily. A record will be kept of all meetings between the student and the supervisor. Each student will be provided with Dissertation Guidelines at the commencement of the module which gives the specific details on the requirements for the Project. Each completed Dissertation will be read and marked separately by two supervisors, to ensure that a consistent standard is maintained across each Project.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Research Proposal
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Introduction
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Industry Review/Research Context
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Literature Review
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Methodology
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Research Findings and Analysis
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Conclusions and Recommendations
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Structure and Presentation
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Turorial - .25 of an hour per student per week 12 Weeks per Stage 0.25 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Tourism and Event Dissertation 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Turorial - .125 of an hour per student per week Every Week 0.12 0.119999997317791
Independent Learning Non Contact Tourism and Event Applied Research Project Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.12
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Julie Pallant.. (2013), SPSS survival manual, 5th. Boston, Mass; McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 0335262589].
  • Murray, R.. (2011), How to Write a Thesis, 3rd. Open University Press, p.384, [ISBN: 9780335244287].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • White, B. and Rayner S.. (2014), Dissertation Skills, 2nd. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781408081778].
  • Collis J.. (2003), Business research : a practical guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • ITC Library online resources.
Discussion Note: