| CODE | ACC5162 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 30 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Accountancy | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The dissertation consists of a rigorous exercise of individual academic research on a chosen topic within the concentric spheres of taxation, fiscal policy, legislative implications and other related fields. Given the holistic nature of the MA programme in Taxation, dissertation supervisors would be nominated by both the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy as well as the Faculty of Laws, depending on the specific themes selected by students. The foundations of dissertation research are rooted within the following elements: (a) extensive reading of published scholarly and official/legal literature in the fields of taxation, fiscal policy and related themes; (b) an appraisal of relevant methodological approaches, a reasoned choice of research design and the application of appropriate data collection tools; (c) the writing of a 15,000 word document (extended to 20,000 on the recommendation of academic supervisors) that encompasses the research scope, literature review, research plan, data, analysis, findings and conclusions, and which constitutes an original contribution to knowledge; (d) solid ethical basis that marshal all the stages of the research cycle, including data collection, data analysis and data presentation. In addition, the examiners may call the student for a viva-voce session in order to defend his/her dissertation. Study-unit Aims: The principal aim of this study-unit is to further develop students’ ability to lead, write and critically discuss advanced, substantial research which meets commonly accepted standards of scientific integrity, and which contributes to knowledge in one or more of the sub-fields of taxation, including accounting, governance legislation, economics and public policy. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understandingbsp; |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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