IOM 415: Supply Chain Management Dissertation AY2024/25Java

Java Python IOM 415:

Supply Chain

Management Dissertation

Semester 3

AY2024/25

SECTION A: Basic Information

Brief Introduction to the Module

The dissertation module is a compulsory 20 credit module which all Master students at XJTLU are required to complete as part of their MSc degree programmes.

Key Module Information

Module name: Supply Chain Management Dissertation (Part-Time)

Module code: IOM 415 Credit value: 20

Semester in which the module is taught: 3

Pre-requisites needed for the module: passed all taught components of the programme Programmes on which the module is shared: MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management

SECTION B: What you can expect from the module

Educational Aims of the Module

The aim of this dissertation module is to enable students to undertake a significant piece of independent research on a particular topic in business and management field.   This module provides students with opportunities to: (i) apply their learning to analyse contemporary and ‘cutting edge’ problems and issues of relevance to scholars or practitioners or both; (ii) deepen their knowledge and understanding of a particular topic of interest to them; (iii) produce a complete piece of scholarly work or a project of practical value from conception through to a final thesis or report; (iv) further their independent research skills, i.e. data management, project man