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Kozminski International Business School

MSc PROGRAMSDISSERTATION GUIDELINES

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Academic Year: 2011 - 2012

Master of Science in International Business and Management

© Kozminski University 2011

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MSc IBM PROGRAMDISSERTATION GUIDELINES

1. ACADEMIC SYLLABUS 2011 – 2013

2. MSc PROGRAMS DISSERTATION GUIDELINES 7

2.1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES 7

2.2. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH 8

2.3. WORKING WITH THE SUPERVISOR 9

2.4. THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND CONDUCTING THE FIELDWORK 10

2.5. A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH 12

2.6. ETHICAL ISSUES IN POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH 13

2.7. DISSERTATION POLICY 14

2.8. MARKING ARRANGEMENTS 17

2.9. DISSERTATION PROPOSAL 17

3. APPENDIX A UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

NOTES FOR GUIDANCE ON THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE

MASTERS DISSERTATION 18

3.1. DIVISIONS OF THE DISSERTATION 18

3.1.1. Confidentiality Statement 18

3.1.2. Abstract and Keywords 18

3.1.3. Title Page 18

3.1.4. Preface 19

3.1.5. Statement of Authenticity and Word Count 19

3.1.6. Dedication 19

3.1.7. Table of Contents 20

3.1.8. Lists of Tables, Figures and Other Materials 20

3.1.9. Body of the Text 21

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3.1.10. Appendices 21

3.1.11. Bibliography 22

3.2. PREPARATION OF THE DISSERTATION 23

3.2.1. Word Length 23

3.2.2. Margins Font and Spacing 23

3.2.3. Binding 23

3.2.4. Electronic Submission 23

3.3. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL MATTERS 24

3.3.1. Bibliographical References 24

APPENDIX I SPECIMEN LAYOUT FOR THE FRONT COVER

APPENDIX II STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY AND WORD COUNT 27

APPENDIX III LAYOUT OF TITLE PAGE OF DISSERTATION 28

APPENDIX IV ABSTRACT 29

APPENDIX V LAYOUT OF TABLE OF CONTENTS 31

APPENDIX B MSC DISSERTATION REGISTRATION FORM 2010-2011 33

APPENDIX C BRADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MSC

DISSERTATION MARKING SCHEME 2010-2011

APPENDIX D MASTERS STUDENTLEARNING AGREEMENT 36

APPENDIX E MSC DISSERTATION PLANNING/TIMETABLE 39

4. MSC FINAL EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT 2

5. MSC FINAL EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT ....................................................44

6. CLEARANCE FORM………………………………………………………….6

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1. ACADEMIC SYLLABUS 2011 – 2013

ACADEMIC SYLLABUS 2011 – 2013SPRING/FALL/SPRING SEMESTERS

MODULE TITLE Dissertation seminarMODULE TITLE IN POLISH Seminarium magisterskie

NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS 20

STAFF TEACHING THE MODULE

Academic Degree

Name Chair /Institute/ Center

PRINCIPAL COORDINATOR

PhD Svetlana Gudkova(Dean)

Kozminski International Business School

PRE-REQUISITIES FOR THE MODULE n/a

CO-REQUISITES n/a

AIMS The MSc dissertation is a substantial piece of original research. The objectives of the dissertation are to enable students to apply the knowledge and experience gained in the taught component of their MSc Programme to a topic or thesis within their subject area, and to provide awareness and understanding of different approaches to management research and experience of dealing with the practical issues involved in conducting a major research project. The process of completing the dissertation is essentially student-orientated and it should provide a degree of independence in learning such that students set their own agendas and objectives and acquire useful skills and also enhance their knowledge of the subject material.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCES

1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

On successful completion of this course the student will: have defined a focused research topic and specify research

objectives and questions; have a conceptual understanding of appropriate research

designs; have a conceptual understanding which enables him or her to

analyse, evaluate and incorporate the findings of published academic and management research; and

have a systematic understanding of data collection and analysis methods.

2. SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (DISCIPLINE SKILLS)

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to: prepare a well thought out research proposal; conduct empirical research in the field with either companies,

organisations or individual consumers; develop a research framework and model; design a research methodology taking into account the nature

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of the topic under investigation and relevant literature; analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data and make decisions

about its usefulness and accuracy assess the use of the findings for the particular theoretical

domain of the dissertation topic; begin to apply research methods, concepts and skills to their

own future research projects.3. PERSONAL TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to: apply skills in both qualitative and quantitative data collection

and analysis techniques; understand the requirements for writing up a research

dissertation; increase his or her scientific problem-solving abilities; integrate knowledge across business disciplines.

METHODS OF TEACHINGThe module takes a combination of tutorials, workshops and individual consultations. Tutorials follow a case study approach.

MODULE CONTENTNUMBE

R OF HOURS

1. What is research: overview of research methods; 82. Formulating and clarifying the research topic; 83. Reviewing academic and management literature; 84. Data mining, referencing & plagiarism; 65. Research philosophies & approaches; 66. Qualitative research: methods, analysis & sampling; 87. Quantitative research: methods, analysis & sampling; 88. Writing the dissertation or research report. 8

TOTAL CONTACT/IN CLASS HOURS: 60SUGGESTED NUMBER OF SELF LEARNING HOURS 360TOTAL LEARNING HOURS: 420

DESCRIPTION OF THE MODULE IN POLISH (MAX 300 SYMBOLS)Celem zajęć jest zaprezentowanie studentom zasad opracowania, konstrukcji i pisania pracy magisterskiej, mających prowadzić do przygotowania i napisania przez każdego uczestnika seminarium pracy dyplomowej.

INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS

The course will use international research literature & examples concerning international companies.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICAL ISSUES

The course will also discuss social responsibility and ethical issues related to conducting research, especially connected with data mining, referencing & plagiarism.

COMPULSORY READING (max 3 items)AUTHOR, TITLE, PLACE OF PUBLICATION, PUBLISHER, DATE OF

PUBLICATION1. M. Saunders, P. Lewis, A. Thornhill, Research Methods for Business Students, London:

Prentice Hall 2009.2. C. Cassell, G. Symon, Essential Guide to Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research,

London, Sage 2004.

ADDITIONAL READING (max 5 items)AUTHOR, TITLE, OF PUBLICATION, PUBLISHER, DATE OF PUBLICATION

1. Further details are provided by Bradford University School of Management:

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http://blackboard.brad.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp http://spartan.ac.brocku.ca/~ekaciak/ABR1/BradfordManual2010.doc

MODULE BIBLIOGRAPHY (no limits) AUTHOR, TITLE, OF PUBLICATION, PUBLISHER, DATE OF PUBLICATION

1. Further details are provided by Bradford University School of Management: http://blackboard.brad.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp http://spartan.ac.brocku.ca/~ekaciak/ABR1/BradfordManual2010.doc

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT (written, oral, project)MODE of ASSESSMENT

TYPE (and SHORT DESCRIPTION) DURATION PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL GRADE

TO TEST KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Semester 1: Research proposal - 2,000 words; this assignment will be in the form of a dissertation proposal.

100%

Semester 2: 1. Preparation of the theoretical background of the Master Dissertation 2. Preparation of the empirical background of the Master DissertationSemester 3:Completing and submitting the master dissertation.

60%

40%

100%

TO TEST ACQUIRED SKILLS (DISCIPLINE AND COMMUNICATION)

As above

SUPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT

COMMENTS

PROGRAM MSc in International Business and Management

STUDY YEAR / SEMESTER 1-2/I-IIISPECIALIZATIONTYPE OF MODULE Basic B / Major M / Specialization SMODULE LEVEL

CONTACT/IN CLASS HOURS (BROKEN DOWN INTO):

Lectures – introduction to the problems of subject by leading lecturerSeminars with assistantsSeminar/tutorialTeam workshopsSeminars with practicioners

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LaboratoryProjectsE-learning Diploma seminars 60OtherFormal examMODE OF TEACHINGFull-time F / Part-time P FTYPE OF PROGRAMUndergraduate U / Graduate G GLANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION(Polish/foreign) English

2. MSc PROGRAMS DISSERTATION GUIDELINES

2.1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES

The MSc dissertation is a substantial piece of research. The maximum length of the

dissertation should be 22,000 words. The objectives of the dissertation are to:

enable students to apply the knowledge and experience gained in the taught

component of their MSc Programme to a topic or dissertation within their

subject area.

provide awareness and understanding of different approaches to management

research and experience of dealing with practical issues in conducting a

major research dissertation

According to University requirements, the dissertation must “constitute an ordered

critical exposition of knowledge in an approved field; affording evidence of reasoning

power and knowledge of relevant literature”.

The process of completing the dissertation is essentially student orientated and it

should provide a degree of independence in learning such that students set their own

agendas and objectives and acquire useful skills as well as enhancing their knowledge

of the subject material. A learning objective is associated with managing the

research process as well as the finished product. Poor time management or project

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planning skills; a failure to comprehend what can reasonably be achieved in the time

available or inability to deal with normal or routine data collection issues, will result

in reduced grades. Moreover, evidence of these will cause any subsequent application

for extenuating circumstances or an extension to be rejected.

As a result of undertaking the dissertation students should be able to:

Prepare a well thought out research proposal taking into account the constraints of

time and resources

Design a research methodology taking into account the nature of the topic under

investigation and relevant literature

Conduct empirical research in the field with either companies, organisations or

individual consumers

Analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data and make decisions about its

usefulness and accuracy as well as assessing the implications of the findings for

the particular theoretical domain of the dissertation topic

Manage and own the research process recognising that the proposed research must

be achievable in the time available.

2.2. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH

Whilst it may be desirable to conduct empirical research (i.e. primary research data)

for your dissertation it may be that secondary research is more appropriate for your

chosen research area. The discussion as to whether empirical research is appropriate

and what form this might take should form part of your initial meetings with your

supervisor.

If empirical research is appropriate, primary data collection may be in the form of:

i) interviews with key informants in an organisation

ii) focus groups

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iii) interviews with executives/employees from several organisations

iv) participant observation in a particular company or organisation

v) a questionnaire survey of relevant people either within one organisation or

several organisations

vi) a questionnaire survey of consumers/individual householders

If secondary research is thought more appropriate this would include an analysis of

relevant archival data and the methodology used may include the collection of both

qualitative and quantitative data.

2.3. WORKING WITH THE SUPERVISOR

Regular contact with the supervisor throughout the dissertation is essential. It is the

student’s responsibility to establish and maintain regular contact with his/her

supervisor and to report progress with the dissertation. The School will not make any

allowance for those students who fail to keep in regular contact with their supervisor

or who fail to meet agreed deadlines for sending work to Supervisors.

The role of the supervisor is analogous to a sports coach: whilst the dissertation is the

student’s own work, the supervisor can coach and offer advice in order to try to

improve the student’s performance; they can advise on the process and monitor a

student’s progress. It is therefore in the students’ own interests to work closely with

supervisors at all stages of the dissertation, from design through to writing the report.

Remember to allow sufficient time at the end of the process to revise drafts in the

light of the supervisor's comments. This is particularly important in the August

period when most staff go on vacation.

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Given the role of the supervisor as sports coach your allocated supervisor does not

necessarily need to be an expert in the subject area you will be researching. If you

require subject specific advice with the support of your supervisor you can approach a

member of the relevant subject group at the School. Research interests of permanent

staff can be found via the School of Management website. Select ‘Research’ and the

relevant subject area. For individual contact details select ‘People’, and then select

‘Academic staff- alphabetical’. If you experience any difficulty in obtaining subject

specific help please contact your Director of Study or Course Tutor.

Both Supervisors and students work in different ways and students and staff may

therefore find it useful to clarify expectations at the start of the process. Furthermore

supervisors may need to be absent from the School of Management at times for work

or holiday reasons therefore meeting dates should be planned well in advance.

A Student Learning Agreement (Appendix D), must be completed with your

supervisor at the onset of your dissertation and a signed copy be retained by each.

The original should then be returned to the Graduate Programmes Office.

Supervisors are not allowed to give students an indication of the mark the dissertation

is likely to receive and attempts to unduly influence the supervisor in this area may

result in disciplinary action. It is not possible for supervisors to say that the

dissertation will be given a pass, merit or distinction as any comment (whether spoken

or written) would merely be their opinion and cannot be taken as a guarantee of the

outcome of the entire marking process. The grade that they feel the dissertation is

worth may be changed as a result of second marking, or following review by a third

marker.

2.4. THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND CONDUCTING THE

FIELDWORK

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It is important that students follow a systematic research process. For example,

having decided on the research topic, the main stages of the research process are as

follows:

i) LITERATURE REVIEW:

This can be quite a lengthy task and students should begin working on it as

soon as your supervisor is allocated. Conducting the literature review is an

important part of the research process and one that should be done quite early

on. It is essential to know what work has been done previously in the topic

area and also to aid the development of the theoretical/conceptual framework

for the study. Based on the literature review students should develop a

framework or model which incorporates the particular issues or concepts to be

investigated and defines the boundaries of the study.

ii) RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

Having completed the literature review and development of the research

framework/model, the next stage is to develop the research methodology. The

design of research instruments, if appropriate, obtaining samples, arranging

interviews etc are all important tasks which require a considerable amount of

time and attention to detail.

Students may not undertake the fieldwork stage (i.e. interviews,

administering surveys etc) until all the preliminary tasks (i.e. stages i) and

ii) have been undertaken very thoroughly and to the satisfaction of the

student’s supervisor.

iii) FIELDWORK:

This stage involves the actual collection of empirical data where appropriate

e.g. conducting interviews or focus groups or administering a survey. It may

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order to conduct the fieldwork. Students will not be permitted to conduct

fieldwork until they have finished the literature review, and agreed the

research model, methodology and research instrument with their supervisor.

iv) ANALYSIS AND WRITING UP:

After data collection the final stages involve analysing the data and writing up

the results and conclusions. While it is recognised that return to the School of

Management after fieldwork may not be possible due to travel costs, you are

advised to consider doing your analysis and final writing up at the School of

Management where all University facilities and support are available.

Students who choose to work elsewhere do so at their own risk.

Students are advised to develop a detailed time plan taking into account all of the

above research stages. This should be discussed with the supervisor.

2.5. A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH

Students who undertake their dissertation based on a company whether sourced by the

School or themselves should be aware of the behaviour that is expected and always

portray a positive image of themselves and, by association, the School of

Management.

1. Dress appropriately; find out what the company dress code is, consider your

appearance when meeting customers/suppliers etc.

2. Be punctual; arriving late is not acceptable.

3. Take the lead; it is your responsibility to arrange meetings with your company

data source - plan them in advance and do not miss them without a very good

reason. If you are unable to attend a meeting, it is only polite and professional

to let the company know in advance and not at the last minute.

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4. Use professional language; ensure any written communication with the

company especially emails are written in full (not text language) and that you

spell and grammar check them.

5. Seek agreement and clarity from the outset; in your initial meetings agree

deliverables/outputs and the time frames; if they change, advise the company

and your supervisor.

6. Please keep the company informed; of your progress.

Be professional; the company may wish to see a copy of your dissertation prior to

submission – they may want to advise if you have made any factual errors etc.

2.6. ETHICAL ISSUES IN POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH

The University of Bradford has a responsibility to ensure that the research it supports

conforms to the law and is carried out in accordance with current best practices. This

applies to all MSc dissertation related research activities involving human

participation and/or human data whether undertaken entirely at the School of

Management or in collaboration with individuals or organisations in the UK or

abroad.

Process

Following the development of the research proposal, a project’s supervisor must

consider whether the proposed use of the data and its method of collection complies

with the principles and standards outlined in the School’s code of practice. See also

Guidance published by the University’s Committee for Ethics in Research (UCER).

http://www.brad.ac.uk/gateway/index.php

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Where, in the judgement of a project’s supervisor, the proposed use of the data and its

method of collection complies with the School of Management’s code of practice, the

project’s supervisor and the student will sign and date the Ethics CHECKLIST (See

Appendix F) indicating compliance. No further action is required.

Where the proposed use of the data and its method of collection are thought to

infringe the School’s code of practice, the project’s supervisor must sign and date the

CHECKLIST and forward the document with a copy of the proposal (outlining the

data to be collected, the proposed collection method and how the data will be used) to

the UCER. The UCER will advise on whether full ethics approval will be required.

In the event that no alternative data source and collection method exists and full ethics

approval is required, the University’s Ethics Application Form must be completed and

forwarded to the UCER by the project’s supervisor.

Note: it is the responsibility of the project’s supervisor to advise the student on the

possible implications seeking approval from the UCER might have on completion.

On receipt of recommendations from the UCER the project supervisor must ensure

any actions necessary to effect compliance are implemented.

In all cases, a completed copy of the Ethics CHECKLIST and, where appropriate,

recommendations from the UCER must be submitted with the project.

Note, dissertations submitted without a completed CHECKLIST and, where

appropriate, UCER recommendations will be deemed to be in violation of the

University of Bradford’s code of practice and will not be marked until such

time the process has been completed.

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2.7. DISSERTATION POLICY

Confirmation of University requirements regarding presentation style and binding etc,

are contained in appendix A, “Notes for Guidance on the Preparation and

Submission of the Masters Dissertation”.

Students must submit three spiral bound hard copies, one hard bound copy, and a CD

ROM of the dissertation to be received in the KIBS Office no later than 2 pm on

1 March 2012 Electronic only submissions will not be accepted.

Students sending dissertations from abroad must ensure it is posted in sufficient time

for it to be received in the Graduate Programmes Office by the deadline.

Postal address:

Kozminski International Business School

Kozminski University

57/59 Jagiellonska St..

03-301 Warsaw

Poland

Due to the tight timescales involved in processing dissertation results in time for the

graduation ceremony we are unable to guarantee that dissertations submitted after the

original submission deadline (even with an agreed extension) will be processed in

time to allow a graduation.

Students who are in debt to the University at the point of dissertation submission will

have their projects ‘held back’ from being marked in accordance with University

policy until such time as the debt has been cleared. Dissertations will then be sent for

marking but, as above, we cannot guarantee a December graduation.

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If a student has 40 or more credits of supplementary assessment to redeem at the end

of their taught programme, the Examination board in June will usually recommend

that the student stops work on the dissertation to enable them to concentrate on

making good their supplementary assessment. In such cases submission of the

dissertation is deferred until the following March and graduation, if successful, will

take place in July. Students may, if they wish, ignore the Board’s advice in this area

and continue work on their dissertation at the same time as studying for

supplementary assessment. In such cases the student continues at their own risk and

the School will approve neither an extension nor mitigation on the grounds of the

workload being undertaken or the stresses this will cause. Experience has shown that

students who continue in these circumstances are likely to fail some aspect of their

supplementary assessment and as a result fail the MSc overall – we would advise that

a delayed graduation is preferable to no graduation at all.

Students are allowed two attempts to successfully complete the Dissertation. A grade

of C as a minimum is required. The dissertation is the only element of the MSc where

it is not possible to condone a grade of D.

Students should note that if you fail your dissertation at the first attempt, further

supervision is limited to an initial discussion with your supervisor to discuss feedback

from the first and second markers and advise as to what remedial work is required;

any further support is as deemed necessary by the supervisor and will not normally

replicate the supervision enjoyed at first attempt. A further ‘Learning Agreement’

should be completed for re-submission. This should detail all actions to be

undertaken and should be signed by both the supervisor and student. It is then the

student’s responsibility to ensure the actions are carried out.

Students who miss the deadline and who do not have a previously agreed extension

will be recorded as having failed to submit and will have any dissertation marked as a

supplementary; and therefore final, attempt.

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The copying and binding of the Dissertation may be done through any print-shop but

the finished dissertation must be received by the KIBS office by the submission

deadline.

Please therefore ensure that you allow sufficient time for this. Check with the print

shop you intend to use for their deadlines and bear in mind that students across the

University will be preparing dissertations around the same time and it may take longer

than usual for printing and binding to be completed.

The University Copy4Student is situated in the building D, atrium, room 3d.

Dissertations for binding can be submitted in person or electronically:

[email protected]. Please see the Guidance at the link below.

www.copystudent.pl

Students choosing to make their own arrangements for copying/binding should hand

three copies of the spiral bound report, hard bound report and a CD Rom in RTF

format to the KIBS office to meet the University deadline. Please ensure the CD Rom

is clearly labelled with your details.

If the dissertation exceeds the maximum length it will be subjected to a grade

deduction dependant on the percentage of words over the maximum length. The

University will retain the spiral bound copy of the dissertation and the CD Rom will

be kept at the library.

2.8. MARKING ARRANGEMENTS

The dissertation will be marked by two members of staff. In the majority of cases the

first marker will be your supervisor and the second marker will be a member of staff

from the appropriate subject group. If this is not the case you will be notified. The

final grade awarded will be the grade agreed by both markers. In the event of an

unresolved disagreement between first and second markers a third marker; usually the

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Head of the relevant subject group or their nominee, will be employed. The decision

of the third marker is final and non-negotiable.

2.9. DISSERTATION PROPOSAL

The dissertation proposal must be included as Appendix A at the end of the

dissertation.

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3. APPENDIX AUNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTNOTES FOR GUIDANCE ON THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE MASTERS DISSERTATION

3.1. DIVISIONS OF THE DISSERTATIONThe Dissertation includes the following materials and sections, in the sequence indicated:

Confidentiality Statement (if any) & Statement of authenticity

Abstract and Keywords

Title Page

Preface

Dedication (if any)

Table of Contents

List of Tables (if any)

List of Figures (if any)

List of (other types of materials: maps, photographs, etc.)

Body of Text

Appendix or Appendices (if any)

Bibliography

3.1.1. Confidentiality Statement

Sometimes, the nature of a dissertation necessitates the student having access to

sensitive information about a company's business. The company may require the

student to keep such information confidential, and occasionally may ask the student to

sign a formal confidentiality agreement.

If the dissertation report contains confidential information the company may ask the

University to keep the report confidential. Any such request should be sent in

writing by the company to the Programme Manager in the Graduate

Programmes Office. After marking, confidential reports are kept under restricted

access for 2 years instead of being placed in the library. If access needs to be

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restricted for a longer period application must be made again in writing by the

company at the end of this time.

Similarly, if a student is employed by a company to do research, he/she does on behalf

of the company and this should be declared to other parties. It is not acceptable

practice to use 'MSc student' as a cover to obtain competitor information.

3.1.2. Abstract and Keywords

This page should be headed by your name and the title of the dissertation, followed by

an abstract that must not exceed 250 words, and up to ten keywords (or phrases) which

pin-point the subject matter. The abstract should detail the content and key findings of

the dissertation in such a way that its aim, approach and outcome(s) are clearly

identifiable to the reader.

3.1.3. Title Page

The title page should conform to the appropriate format as specified in Appendix III.

3.1.4. Preface

The preface is used primarily to mention matters of background necessary for an

understanding of the subject that do not logically fit into the text. Items such as the

following may also be mentioned here unless they are more extensively considered in

the body of the dissertation: reason for the selection of the subject and its limitation,

explanation as to how the

dissertation relates to practical matters in the field in which it is written, the nature and

scope of the investigation undertaken, difficulties encountered, etc. It is customary to

include a brief expression of the author's appreciation of help and guidance received in

the research. The preface is not the same as an introduction, which is properly a part

of the main body of the dissertation.

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3.1.5. Statement of Authenticity and Word Count

Students should include a statement confirming that the dissertation is their own work.

This should be worded as follows: “I certify that this dissertation is all my own work”.

This statement may be included on the same page as the preface, should space allow.

Students should also include a word count on this page. The word count should

exclude bibliographies, diagrams and tables, footnotes, tables of contents and

appendices of data. Please see appendix II.

3.1.6. Dedication

Dissertations do not usually carry a dedication but may do so if the author feels there

is a strong need for one.

3.1.7. Table of Contents

The table of contents contains the headings and subheadings of the chapters and

sections of the dissertation, with the numbers of the pages on which these chapters and

sections begin.

The abstract and title page are not entered in the table of contents and therefore the

first item to be listed is the preface.

The minimum content of the table of contents should be the preface, each chapter or

main division title, each appendix and the bibliography. All headings should

correspond exactly in wording, arrangement, punctuation, and capitalization with the

headings as they appear in the body of the dissertation.

A main heading or chapter title is given entirely in capitals and begins at the left-hand

margin of the page. A main subhead is indented three spaces from the initial letter of

the heading under which it falls and is typed in upper and lower case. If used, a

subordinate subhead is indented three spaces from the initial letter of the main subhead

under which it falls. Chapters, sections of chapters and subsections, etc, are numbered

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using Arabic numerals in a decimal sequence. Thus the third subsection of the second

section of chapter three is numbered as Section 3.2.3.

The number of the page on which the division begins in the text of the dissertation is

given in the table of contents in Arabic numerals flush with the right-hand margin of

the page. Double spacing is used except for over-run lines, which are single-spaced.

For an example of the layout see Appendix II.

3.1.8. Lists of Tables, Figures and Other Materials

If the dissertation contains charts, figures, maps, tables, photographs, or other types of

material, each series of these should be listed separately in an appropriate list on the

page or pages immediately following the table of contents. Each such list should

appear on a separate page. In format, such lists should follow the general style of the

table of contents.

The number of the item is given at the left-hand margin of the page under the

appropriate column headings entitled, “Charts”, “Figures”, “Maps”, “Tables”, or

“Photographs”. After an interval of three spaces, the number is followed by the title of

the item, given exactly as it appears in the text of the dissertation. The number of the

page on which the item appears in the body of the dissertation is given flush with the

right-hand margin of the page. Tables, figures, etc. should be numbered according to

their chapter and position in the chapter. Thus Figure 2.10 is the tenth figure in

Chapter Two.

3.1.9. Body of the Text

The dissertation proper begins with the first page of the first chapter or section. Each

chapter or section should represent an important division of the dissertation. Special

care should be given to dividing the text into paragraphs and the use of subheadings to

help the reader. Each new chapter should begin on a new page.

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The chapters are identified by Arabic numerals and the subsections numbered as

specified in sections 1.5 and 1.6. Each chapter should have a title identifying the

subject contained therein and it should begin on a new page.

3.1.10. Appendices

The principal purpose of an appendix is to keep the text of the dissertation from being

interrupted or cluttered with supplementary, minor and illustrative materials. The text

of pertinent documents, tables that present extensive data, or date of minor or ancillary

importance, the text of legal decisions or laws, very lengthy quotations, excerpts from

diaries, transcripts or minutes, forms of documents, copies of sample questionnaires,

and the like, may be included as appendices if they are pertinent to the subject matter

of the dissertation and they cannot appropriately be incorporated into the body of the

text.

Appendices should appear immediately following the body of the text. Each appendix

should start on a separate page. The appendix pages should continue the regular

pagination of the dissertation. Appendix A should be a copy of the dissertation

proposal as submitted to the supervisor. Other appendices should then follow in the

order that they are referred to in the text of the dissertation. Whenever possible and

appropriate, the source of material in the appendix should be given.

3.1.11. Bibliography

The bibliography should generally contain only the works consulted and found

relevant and thus cited by the author in the management dissertation. The inclusion

of an irrelevant item is as much a defect as the exclusion of a relevant one. Each

item should be a full reference in the standard order specified in the effective

learning services booklet “References and Bibliographies”

http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/management/external/els/pdf/refandbib.pdf

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3.2. PREPARATION OF THE DISSERTATION

The candidate is required to submit one spiral bound copy of the dissertation and a CD –Rom.

The University retains these after the degree has been awarded, the CD-Rom being lodged

with the University Library and the bound copy with the Postgraduate Office. Students must

ensure that the pages of their dissertation will not easily become loose.

The dissertation must be produced using a word processor on one side only of A4 paper of

good quality and conform to the guidelines detailed below.

3.2.1. Word Length

The MAXMIUM permitted length is 22,000 words. The limit excludes bibliographies,

diagrams and tables, footnotes, tables of contents and appendices of data. Please

ensure your dissertation does not exceed 22,000 words in length. According to

University regulations, assessed work which exceeds a specified maximum permitted

length will be subject to a penalty deduction of marks equivalent to the percentage of

additional words over the limit. Harsh penalties will be applied to work that is

significantly over-length.

3.2.2. Margins Font and Spacing

Margin widths are as follows: Left at least 4.0cm, right 2cm, and top and bottom

2.5cm. The right-hand margin should be kept as even as possible. Folded tables,

graphs, illustrations, maps, and similar inserts should be within the margins indicated,

otherwise, they run the risk of being cut during the binding and trimming process.

It is required that the body of the dissertation should be one and a half line spaced,

with quotations in single line spacing, indented. 12pt Times New Roman must be used

as the font for all of the text throughout the dissertation. The pages of the dissertation

must be numbered.

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3.2.3. Binding

The copying and binding of the Management Dissertation can be done by any printer

but the dissertation must be bound using a spiral device (3 spiral bound copies) and

one black hard cover copy with gold letters so pages are secure. The University

Copy4student is able to print and bind dissertations should you wish to use their

services. Their address is:

Copy4student

57 Jagiellonska St., room 3d

03-301 Warsaw

www.copystudent.pl

MSc Dissertations must be spiral bound with a transparent front and back cover. A

second card cover sheet should be included beneath the transparent cover indicating

the dissertation title, the name of the degree for which it is submitted, the full, official

name and UB number of the student/author and the year of submission.

3.2.4. Electronic Submission

1 Dissertations should be submitted as one or more word files. Appendices in other

formats when Microsoft word is not suitable will be accepted.

2 Dissertations must be submitted as text, where applicable, and not scanned in.

3 The physical medium of submission must be on CD Rom.

3.3. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL MATTERS

3.3.1. Bibliographical References

The bibliography should generally contain only the works consulted and found

relevant and thus cited by the author in the management dissertation. The inclusion of

an irrelevant item is as much a defect as the exclusion of a relevant one. Each item

should be a full reference in the standard order specified in the effective learning

services booklet “References and Bibliographies”

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http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/management/external/els/pdf/refandbib.pdf

Cases of suspected plagiarism will be referred to the University Registrar and if

proven may result in a fail at the first attempt or, in serious cases, expulsion from the

University without an award.

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APPENDIX ISPECIMEN LAYOUT FOR THE FRONT COVER

DRIVING FORCES AND PROBLEMS FOR INVESTORS IN BULGARIA

JOHN RICHARD SUTCLIFFE

082345678

MSc DISSERTATION

Year of submission

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APPENDIX IISTATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY AND WORD COUNT

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

This dissertation has been agreed as confidential

between the student, university and sponsoring

organisation. This agreement runs for two years from

[Insert date of submission].

STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY

I have read the University Regulations relating to plagiarism and certify

that this dissertation is all my own work and does not contain any

unacknowledged work from any other sources.

WORD COUNT: 21,778

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APPENDIX IIILAYOUT OF TITLE PAGE OF DISSERTATION

DRIVING FORCES AND PROBLEMS FOR INVESTORS IN BULGARIA:

THE CASE OF GREEK ENTERPRISES

by

JOHN RICHARD SUTCLIFFE

082345678

Year of submission

Dissertation submitted to the Bradford University School of Management in partial fulfilment

of the requirements for the degree of MSc in International Business and Management**

** Degree title – amend as required

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APPENDIX IVABSTRACT

082345678

DRIVING FORCES AND PROBLEMS FOR INVESTORS IN BULGARIA:

THE CASE OF GREEK ENTERPRISES

Keywords: Greece, Bulgaria, FDI, Driving forces, pull/push factors, problems, location

advantages.

Abstract

The 1990s was the decade during which a large number of Greek firms expanded their

operations to the other Balkan countries. One of the major host countries of these Greek

investments was Bulgaria, which had been under the communist regime since World War II.

After the end of communism, Bulgaria attempted to attract foreign direct investments in order

to contribute to the development of the country. Therefore, a substantial number of foreign

investors is operating nowadays in the country, although their invested capital is very low in

comparison with other CEE countries.

The current research focuses on Greek direct investments in Bulgaria and attempts to

investigate the major driving forces for which Greek firms engage in investments in this

country. Moreover, the various problems that they face are analysed. For the

accomplishment of this study, a primary research was made, based primarily on

questionnaires and secondarily on semi-structured interviews.

The main finding of the study is that location advantages of Bulgaria represent the major

motive for Greek firms, while push factors are practically inexistent. In particular, there are

several market and labour forces varying mainly according to sector and, to a lesser degree,

according to firms’ size.

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As far as problems are concerned, the main conclusion is that low purchasing power is the

most severe problem, but especially in the retailing sector. There are several other problems

also, such as double taxation, corruption and so on. Here, variations are moderate and depend

on size and year of entry.

Finally, given the advantages the problems of Bulgaria as a host country, Greek investors’

stress that they are partially satisfied with their operations and many of them are willing to

expand their existing investments in Bulgaria. However, most of them intend to increase

operations, not only in Bulgaria, but also in the whole of the Balkan Peninsula.

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APPENDIX VLAYOUT OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

PREFACE ii

1 TITLE OF FIRST CHAPTER 1

1.1 Title of First Major Subheading 1

1.2 Title of Second Major Subheading 7

1.3 Title of Third Major Subheading 8

1.3.1 Title of First Subsidiary Subheading 10

1.3.2 Title of Second Subsidiary Subheading 23

1.4 Title of Fourth Major Subheading 23

2 TITLE OF SECOND CHAPTER 31

2.1 Title of First Major Subheading 31

2.2 Title of Second Major Subheading 43

3 TITLE OF FINAL CHAPTER 46

3.1 Title of First Major Subheading 46

3.2 Title of Second Major Subheading 55

3.3 Title of Third Major Subheading 62

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APPENDIX BMSC DISSERTATION REGISTRATION FORM 2011-2013

To enter your details, click in the relevant box in the top left corner with your mouse and type. This form MUST BE TYPED.

Family Name/Surname       First Name      

UB Number      

PROGRAMME Click in the box to indicate the programme you are following:

MSc Management MSc International Business and Mgt

MSc Marketing and Mgt. MSc Finance, Accounting and Mgt

MSc Human Resource Mgt. MSc Finance

DISSERTATION TITLE (This does not need to be the definitive final title but you must indicate clearly the specific area you intend to research so an appropriate supervisor can be allocated).

     

DISSERTATION SYNOPSIS (Please provide a 250 word outline of your Dissertation to help Subject Group Heads allocate a supervisor. PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS WHO SUBMIT VAGUE OR POORLY CONSIDERED DISSERTATION TOPIC DETAILS WILL HAVE THEIR REGISTRATION FORMS RETURNED FOR REVISION AND A SUPERVISOR WILL NOT BE ALLOCATED UNTIL AFTER THE SUBMISSION OF THE DISSERTATION PROPOSAL)

     

___________________________________________________________________________Office Use Only Supervisor       Date Received      

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MSc DISSERTATIONREGISTRATION FORM 2011-2013

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APPENDIX CBRADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MSC DISSERTATION MARKING SCHEME 2011-2013

BRADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTMSc DISSERTATION - MARKING SCHEME 2011-2013

STUDY HOURS: 60 Credits - 600 hours reading, fieldwork, analysis and writing

UB NUMBER: A = DistinctionB = MeritC = PassD = Marginal Fail E = Bad Fail

Grade Awarded

(1st marker)

Grade Awarded

(2nd marker)Insert tick if in

agreement with 1st marker

Final agreed Grade

Final module Grade:(To be determined by examiners)

First marker: Signature:...................................... Date:..............

Second marker: Signature:...................................... Date:..............

Dissertation Proposal: (identification of topic, definition of research question and objectives, adequacy of literature review, comprehensive outline, proposal submitted on time.)

1st marker’s comments:

2nd marker’s comments:

Investigation of subject: (Identification of issues and gathering information, dissertation well designed, good collection of data, evidence that academic context was researched, clear referencing.)

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1st marker’s comments::

2nd marker’s comments:

Reasoning and Analysis: (Intelligent discussion of subject, data analysed and conclusions drawn, appropriateness of conclusions, application of MSc subject matter.)

1st marker’s comments:

2nd marker’s comments:

Presentation: (Logical structure, clear exposition, use of appendices, good spelling and grammar, absence of typing errors.)1st marker’s comments:

2nd marker’s comments:

Finally, does this dissertation have a SUSTAINABILITY theme? (Tick if yes)

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Please include any additional comments for students on a sheet of paper attached to this mark sheet if required.

APPENDIX D MASTERS STUDENT LEARNING AGREEMENT

MASTERS STUDENT LEARNING AGREEMENT2011-2013THIS FORM SHOULD BE TYPEWRITTEN

The time allocated for the supervision of a Dissertation is 60 hours. The aim of this form is to ensure that both the supervisor and the student have discussed the process and that both are aware of their commitments.

1. STUDENT DETAILS

Student Surname

First Name

UB Number

2. PROGRAMME DETAILS

PROGRAMME Click in the box to indicate the programme you are following:MSc Management MSc International Business and Mgt

MSc Marketing and Mgt. MSc Finance, Accounting and Mgt

MSc Human Resource Mgt. MSc Finance

3. DISSERTATION DETAILS

DISSERTATION TITLE and BRIEF SYNOPSIS

4. STUDENT CONTACT DETAILS

Student Address Details:

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Location (e.g. Bradford)

Email Phone

5. Please complete the timetable below of major activities

Planned number of meetings/communications and

locations

Suggested hours

Planned hours

Feedback on the Dissertation proposal

     Up to 2      

Development of the research design

     Up to 4      

Implementation, including submission of introduction and 1st chapter (by agreed date)

     Up to 4      

Agreed Date:      

Reading final draft and giving feedback

     Up to 4      

Assessment 4 4Total 18 Total

     

6. DATES SUPERVISOR UNAVAILABLE

     

7. DATES STUDENT UNAVAILABLE

     

8. Students undertaking Company based Dissertations should complete the following section:

Company Name      

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Company Address      

Nature of Business      

Contact Name      

Contact Telephone      

Contact Email      

9. Agreed

Student       Supervisor       Date      

Please ensure both Student and Supervisor have a copy of this form before returning the original to the Graduate Programmes Office.

Please note that PROGRESS REPORTS comprising 500 words minimum should be submitted to the Graduate Programmes office by email to your programme administrator on the following dates:

1 May1 June1 July 1 August1 September

Failure to submit a progress report by the required date will be taken to indicate a failure to continue to engage with the programme and sponsorship of your student visa will cease.

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APPENDIX EMSC DISSERTATION PLANNING/TIMETABLE

STAGE & STAGE TASKS TO BE COMPLETED BY: COMMENTS/OTHER ACTIVITY

Students choose a supervisor via Virtual University

Mid November 2011

Students undertake additional reading; investigate appropriate methodology; narrow ideas to a workable topic and give it a title. Prepare the dissertation proposal.

Feedback on Dissertation Proposal to students from Supervisors

End March 2012

Preparation trial/pilot, literature review, period of information gathering ‘tools’, e.g. questionnaires; discuss with Supervisor

You should be completing this stage by

End of June 2012

There will be regular ‘Writing Clinics’

Students will be advised by e-mail from the effective learning service

Collation, analysis and interpretation of data

You should be completing this stage by early July

2012

There will be a regular ‘Writing Clinics’

Students will be advised by e-mail from the effective learning service

Write first draft.

Important: students should

You should be working on your first draft during July

2012

Workshop for students on Project/Dissertation report writing

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MSc Dissertation: planning/timetable

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be discussing their drafts with their Supervisors during this period

(Note: Supervisors may take leave here; ensure you take this into consideration)

Students will be advised by e-mail from the effective learning service

Revision and improvement of Dissertation. This stage builds on the discussions with Supervisors regarding first drafts in June and July.

By early August 2012 Students should understand that it can be difficult to contact supervisors in August. For that reason, students should be at the revision stage – and not the first draft stage.

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YOUR PROJECT SHOULD ARRIVE AT THE PROGRAMME OFFICE NO LATER THAN 2 PM ON

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Information regarding the schedule of the examination session, the final diploma examination and dissertation defence for the students being on their last year of studies

in academic year 2011/2012

FULL – TIME STUDY

FACULTY: MANAGEMENT

MSc IBM Students:

1.031 – students are obliged to submit to the Student’s Office the following:

one hard cover copy (black) of the dissertation with gold lettering, accepted and

signed by the supervisor;

three spiral bound copies of the dissertation, accepted and signed by the supervisor;

all four copies of the dissertation should be signed by the Student under “Statement of

Authenticity”;

electronic version of the dissertation containing diploma thesis saved on CD with the

contents of the thesis in WORD. Description of the CD: author’s first and last name,

student’s book no, faculty, thesis supervisor’s first and last name, dissertation title),

electronic version of your thesis send via e-mail to your MSc coordinator (Ms Iwona

Presland).

01.06 – the completion of classes

04.06 – 15.06 – examination session (within 7 days from dates of examinations, the lecturers

will announce the results of tests and make entries to the examination cards, protocols and on

the Virtual University).

until 20.06 – make sure that all grades are uploaded into the Virtual University and the

following documents have to be submitted to the Student’s Office:

clearance form

application for including additional information in the Supplement (optional)

6 photos (4.5 x 6.5)

Those students who DO NOT submit all required documents by the above mentioned

dates, WILL NOT be able to defend their project/dissertation in June/ July.

1 Unless extension was granted

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4. Recenzja pracy magisterskiej w Akademii Leona Koźmińskiego/

MSc Dissertation Assessment

Imię i Nazwisko studenta/ Student’s Name and Surname :……………………...…………………………

Nr albumu/Student’s Registration Number:…………………………………...…………………………….

Tytuł pracy/Title of MSc Dissertation:………………………………………………….…………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Praca napisana pod kierunkiem/Name of Supervisor:……………………………………………….…...

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Recenzent pracy/ Name of Reviewer: ………………………………………………………………………

1. Czy cel pracy i tytuł pracy zostały prawidłowo sformułowane i uzasadnione?/Are the research objective and the title well defined and justified?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

2. Czy w pracy zostały właściwie sformułowane teza pracy i hipotezy badawcze/Are the thesis of the dissertation and the research hypotheses well formulated?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3. Jakie metody badawcze zostały wybrane w pracy i czy zostały one właściwie dobrane oraz wykorzystane dla wykazania prawdziwości tezy pracy i hipotez badawczych/What is the research methodology and was it appropriately selected and applied to demonstrate the veracity of the thesis of the dissertation and the research hypotheses?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

4. Jak w pracy została wykorzystana literatura przedmiotu (na ile jest ona bogata, aktualna, obcojęzyczna, artykułowa, źródłowa, elektroniczna)/How was literature on the subject used in the dissertation (how far is it extensive, up-to-date, in foreign languages, from periodicals, from original sources or electronic?)?:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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5. Czy praca została prawidłowo przygotowana/Has the dissertation been prepared properly?:

a. technicznie (adjustacja, poprawność tablic, rysunków, cytowania i przypisów)/ technically (adjustment, tables, illustrations, quotations and footnotes):

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b. językowo (ortograficznie, gramatycznie, stylistycznie)/linguistically (spelling, grammar, style):……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Jakie są pozytywne (oryginalne, nowatorskie, autorskie) cechy pracy pozwalające ją uznać jako pracę magisterską/What are the positive aspects (such as originality, novelty or creativity) justifying its recognition as a master’s dissertation?:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Uwagi krytyczne o pracy/Critical remarks on the dissertation:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

8. Czy można pracę przedstawić do Nagrody Rektora i/lub skierować do krajowych konkursów/Can the dissertation be nominated for the Rector’s Award or/and submitted to national competitions?:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...9. Inne uwagi/Other comments:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

10. Data, ocena i podpis promotora/recenzenta:/Date, grade and signature of the Supervisor/Reviewer:...............................................................................................................................

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5. MSC FINAL EXAMINATION ASSESSMENTPROTOKÓŁ

KOMISJI EGZAMINU MAGISTERSKIEGO / MSC FINAL EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT

z dnia / date _______________20_____r.

Pan / Pani (imię, imiona i nazwisko), Mr/ Ms (first names, surname)

urodzony(a) dnia / date of birth w / place of birth

student(ka) Akademii Leona Koźmińskiego, nr albumu/

student of Kozminski University, student Registration Number:

kierunek / major Subject:

rok immatrykulacji / matriculation year: zdawał(a) egzamin magisterski w dniu / took the MSc Final

Examination on (date) ____________ 20____r. przed Komisją Egzaminacyjną w składzie / in front of an

Examination Board consisting of:

1. Przewodniczący / Head of the Examination Board:

2. Członkowie / Members:

Zadane pytania / Questions asked Ocena odpowiedzi / Grade awarded_________________________________________ ____________________________

_________________________________________ ____________________________

_________________________________________ ____________________________

_________________________________________ ____________________________

_________________________________________ ____________________________

_________________________________________ ____________________________

_________________________________________ ____________________________

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_________________________________________ ____________________________

_________________________________________ ____________________________

Biorąc pod uwagę średnią arytmetyczną całości studiów ___________ ocenę pracy ________ oraz oceny

odpowiedzi, Komisja jednogłośnie / większością głosów uznała, że Pan(i) złożył(a) egzamin

magisterski z wynikiem ________________________________ i postanowiła _________________ tytuł

magistra z zakresu Zarządzania.

Considering the Grade Point Average from the overall studies _________, and assessment of the MSc

Dissertation _________, the Examination Board decided unanimously / by a majority of votes

to award / not to award the Degree of Master of Science to Mr/Ms majoring in Management

with the final grade _________________________________________.

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Podpisy członków Komisji/Signatures of Examination Board Members

Podpis Przewodniczącego Komisji/Signature of the Head of the Examination Board

UWAGI SPECJALNE / SPECIAL REMARKS

5 x =

4 x =

3 x =

2 x =

0,5 x =

0,6 x = średnia z toku studiów / Grade Point Average from the overall studies

0,1 x = ocena promotora / grade from the supervisor

0,1 x = ocena recenzenta / grade from the reviewer

0,2 x = ocena z egzaminu / grade from the examination

Temat pracy / Title of the MSc Dissertation:

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6. CLEARANCE FORM

KARTA OBIEGOWA / CLEARANCE FORM

Data wydania / Date of issue ...............................................................................................................

Imię, nazwisko / Name, surname …………………………………………………………………….

Numer albumu / Student Registration Number ………………………………………………….......

Kierunek studio / Major ………………………………………………………………………….......

Tryb / Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Komórka / Department Data / Date Pieczęć, podpis / Stamp, signature

Dziekanat / Dean’s Office ………………

Biblioteka / Library ……………….

Kasa / Cash Desk ………………..

Dział IT / IT Department ……………….

Dyplom 60 PLN /Diploma 60 PLN

………………..

Dyplom, wersja angielska40 PLN /

Diploma English version40 PLN

…………………

Zdjęcia 4,5 x 6,5 cm / Photos 4,5 x 6,5 cm

…………………

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