Research Proposal Template 2020-2021 MBA

 

Research Proposal Template

 

This template will help you to focus your mind on how you want to approach your project. It also provides a basis for both your research and discussions with your Supervisor.

 

Candidate Name
Student Number
Name of Supervisor
Proposed Title
Agreed date of  proposal submission
Project Background  Rationale for selection – importance and potential impact on the strategic position of an organisation  or business sector. Word guide approx. 500
Literature Review Identify the key aspects of the business literature to underpin the study. This  reviewshould cover the main ideas and business practice that will be  considered. It shouldshow a sample of some of the key sources and identify  key critical issues that might arise.  Word guide approx. 750
Objectives Identify 3/4 objective outcomes for the project in terms of what the study seeks to achieve for  the organisation or business sector. These  objectives should reflect outputs (not tasks)  to be completed and should emphasise the  areas for improvement to business  performance that the project will concentrate on.
Methodology Produce a brief statement as to what you consider are the main methods of primary and secondary research that are likely to be most useful to achieve the project outcomes. Word guide approx. 300 words
Time plan Highlight key activities (milestones) for  the proposed project and the resources  required.