Conceptualising, researching, structuring and writing a good dissertation or thesis

Course Description

This Masterclass provide the basis for conceptualising, researching, structuring and writing a good dissertation or thesis. Conceptualisation’ is a generic aspect of Masters and doctoral study and a feature that every examiner looks for during the examination process. The workshop covers the entire research process, from the proposal stage, all the way to research design and methodology and thesis writing. Participants attending the workshop will be able to compile high quality thesis or dissertation and in good time.

Target Audience

The workshop is aimed at:

• Postgraduate (master and doctoral) students;
• Young academics and researchers who intend to improve their skills in helping students;
• Newly registered postgraduate students; and
• Anybody who plans to enrol for a postgraduate study.

Importance of the Course

• Conventional / traditional PhD structures
• Ideas around planning structure and organising the whole beast!
• Where to prioritise time, effort, and word count
• Key signposts for coherence
• How to maintain focus and how to signal focus for the reader
• Patterns for structuring chapters
• Checklists for coherent and logical structure

Course Facilitator

Prof Olabanji Oni (PhD)

Prof Olabanji Oni (PhD) is an expert in the field of Business Management. He has supervised Masters and PhD students and published widely in the field of Business Management. His research areas are in Finance, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Leadership and Strategy. He is a co-conveyer for the International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics as well as a reviewer and guest editor for various business management journals. He is a member of various committees in the University and has served in various leadership positions.