Potential topic:
Main causes of cost overruns of infrastructure projects in Hong Kong (can be in other places)
Identify an appropriate dissertation topic, produce a rationale, aims, objectives and hypothesis and develop an appropriate research strategy.
Undertake a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) on the topic and produce a GANTT chart illustrating a suitable research timetable.
Aims
The aim of this assignment is to provide students with the opportunity to develop a dissertation proposal and identify the most appropriate research methodologies to undertake it successfully.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this assignment the student should:
- be able to identify a suitable topic for a masters dissertation
- be able to develop aims, objectives and hypothesis for their chosen topic
- be able to critically evaluate the most appropriate research methodology(s) for their chosen topic
- be able to identify risks to the successful completion of their chosen research topic.
The Brief
Identify an appropriate dissertation topic, produce a rationale, aims, objectives and hypothesis and develop an appropriate research strategy.
Undertake a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) on the topic and produce a GANTT chart illustrating a suitable research timetable.
Hharvard referencing, at least 10 academic reference