Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the capacity to apply research skills to explore a research question in an area of accounting, finance or taxation.
• Evaluate and discuss obtained results in relation to literature and/or hypotheses on an accounting related topic and formulate conclusions that are well founded on documented evidence.
• Communicate orally and in writing, knowledge gained through research of an accounting related topic in a clear, concise and well structured manner.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	6
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	6
Planned learning activities	12
Independent student activities	276
Total	300

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): 80% written thesis (9000 words); 20% oral presentation

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Maynooth University School of Business Overall Mark Calculation and Continuous Assessment Policy applies to this module.
• Penalties: Standard School of Business penalties apply for late submission of assignments; 10% is deducted for each 24 hours (or part thereof) that an assignment is submitted after the official submission deadline. Personal exceptional circumstances policy of the School of Business and University may apply.

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