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PIA6903 - MAPPM Dissertation

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Public and International Affairs
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
Two semesters
This course falls under the academic regulation for dissertation-type courses (AR12.6).
Normal duration of the course: 2 semesters (either Semester B + Summer Term for full-time students or Semester A + Semester B for part time students).
Maximum extension duration of the course: 3 semesters. After which no further extension is permitted.
Pre-requisite(s)
Please refer to the enclosed Course Syllabus, as provided under "Detailed Course Information", for details.
Exclusive Courses:
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25, Summer 2025

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to enhance students’ ability to carry out independent research and to develop expertise in a chosen subject area. Through their work on the dissertation students should be able to demonstrate initiative and intellectual achievement in their application of the theory and techniques provided by the course as well as their abilities to discuss critically the chosen subject matter and the principles being applied. Where appropriate, the dissertation also aims to enable students to enhance their professional development and to make a research-based contribution to the understanding of important issues within their own organizations.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

PIA6903.pdf

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