Identify and appraise ethical challenges relating to the research design. Secure ethical approval for the research project and ensure that it is conducted in line with BCU policies and the norms of business and management research.

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT BRIEF SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
MODULE TITLE:
Business and Management Research Project
MODULE CODE:
BUS7095
MODULE LEADERS:
Dr Sehar Zulfiqar and Muhammad Mustafa
ISSUE DATE:
December 2025
Proposal (20%): Monday 9th March 2026 at 15:00 noon
Final report (80%): Monday 20th July 2026 at 15:00 noon
Resit Hand in Date: Proposal (20%) and Final report (80%):
TBC
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria specific to this assignment:
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Formulate, design, and justify a business and management research project, including its aims, scope and objectives.
2. Identify and appraise ethical challenges relating to the research design. Secure ethical approval for the research project and ensure that it is conducted in line with BCU policies and the norms of business and management research.
3. Self-manage the development of the research, using rigorous research and project management techniques, and critically appraise the work undertaken, to facilitate improvements in personal research and project practice.
4. Critically evaluate and synthesise current business and management theory, which is at the forefront of the academic discipline, and is relevant for the course and the particular topic, case or organisation under investigation.
5. Assemble and source valid business data which will support the requirements of the project aims, scope and objectives.
6. Professionally present the outcomes of the project, including drawing appropriate, original, evidence-based conclusions. Provide recommendations and guidance for business decision-making in the chosen discipline.
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