NBS8564 : Research Practice in Economics and Finance
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Nils Braakmann
- Lecturer: Dr Bahadir Dursun
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the wider context of the role of research in economics and related studies. It introduces students to the particulars of the economics job market and potential career paths. The module also aims to equipping students with a set of advanced research skills preparing them to becoming independent researchers and to do publishable research. It develops the concept of scientific writing and supports students in becoming effective communicators capable of addressing a variety of audiences and in various forms.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. The Economics Job Market
2. Academic/Non-Academic Career Paths
3. Publishing in Academic Journals and other Outlets
4. Presenting and Discussing Research
5. Using Technology in Research
6. Self-Motivated Inquiry Based Learning
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 29 | 1:00 | 29:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide an exhaustive and in-depth introduction to the core course material. Reflective learning provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts and skills in their own research context. Assessment preparation and completion facilitates review and understanding of lecture material.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 100 | 2000 word reflection on relevance of the central notions of the module for their own research and carer development. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Written report induces students to reflect upon the relevance of the introduced notions for their own research and career development.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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