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C/EC/316. PhD funding in UK and UAE

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3250
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper compares the policy of funding PhD candidates in the UK and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) examining funding strategies used by two organisations, i.e. the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and Emirates Foundation in the UAE. The effectiveness of these organisations is evaluated suggesting recommendations about possible changes in their structure and management.

 

KEYWORDS: PhD funding, higher education, UK and UAE,

 

C/EC/312. University education in UK

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the free university education in the UK making references to the Education Act 1962, reviewing the history of University education in the UK, discussing the purposes of Universities, considering the decision of the British government to charge tuition fees for students entering University, and analyzing the effects of this decision on the UK higher education system.

 

KEYWORDS: UK University education, tuition fees,

 

C/F/1343. Proposal. Accounting education in Asia and Europe

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper proposes to compare accounting education in Asian and European countries. A review of literature on related topics is presented, the methodology of the proposed research is described, its expected findings are considered. The issues and problems that might be encountered during the research are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, accounting education, Asia and Europe,

 

C/EC/290. Proposal. Advertising UK universities to foreign students

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine the advertising practices used by the UK universities to attract foreign students. The aims, questions and objectives of the research are outliend, The areas and academic sources of the literature review are identified, the methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, advertising, UK universities, foreign students,

 

C/HR/1164. Vocational education and training: what does it mean to be competent?

WORDS:
6000
DATE:
2011
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69.99 GBP

The paper addresses the concept of Vocational Education and Training (VET) viewing it in the historical perspective, indicating the benefits and drawbacks of VET, discussing the nature of competence and learning, evaluating the role of VET in career success, discussing the functions of registered training organisations, explaining the difference between mainstream education and vocational education, and highlighting the need of competent professionals in the UK.

 

KEYWORDS: Vocational education and training, VET, competent, competence,

 

C/HR/1109. Can Maslow's hierarchy of needs be applied to students?

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300
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper aims to examine the way in which Maslow’s hierarchy of needs can be applied to final year students. The paper examines the student’s potential usage of the digital space community to help with any issues they may have.

 

KEYWORDS: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, final year students, digital space community,

 

C/LI/101. Review of article “Metaphor Use in Three UK University Lectures” by G. Low et al

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper offers a review of the journal article ‘Metaphor Use in Three UK University Lectures’ by G. Low et al (2008) providing a general introduction to the topic and context of the study, and evaluating the research design, findings and conclusions. The applicability of the results to general practice is discussed emphasizing the need of further research in this area of applied linguistics.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Metaphor Use, University Lectures, applied linguistics,

 

C/EC/252. How different approaches to learning can affect student success in higher education?

WORDS:
460
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the ‘deep’ and ‘surface’ approaches to learning in the context of higher education discussing their effectiveness with regard to students’ learning objectives and individual personality traits.

 

KEYWORDS: approaches to learning, higher education,

 

C/EC/240. Reflective essay: service sector management at university

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper is a reflective essay based on service sector management. The paper is written from the perspective of a student studying this topic at university. The things that the student has learned are assessed, and the paper discusses aspects of the course. Conclusions are made regarding the academic knowledge gained, and the student discusses how this knowledge may help them in the future.

 

KEYWORDS: Reflective essay, service sector management!,

 

C/EC/234. Questionnaire result examination

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1300
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the results of a questionnaire which focused on university accommodation and facilities. The questionnaire was completed by 100 students at the University of Hertfordshire. The results are analysed, and the paper then suggests ways in which the survey could have been completed differently. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Questionnaire, university, the university of Hertfordshire, accommodation,

 

C/EN/43. Module selection system for students studying a joint honours degree

WORDS:
2700
ADD-ONS:
Illustrations
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the requirements for developing a module selection system (SSM) for Joint Honours Degree students presenting an SSM conceptual model, activity diagram, ‘use case’ diagrams, and sequence diagrams. The challenges and stages of the SSM project development are outlined, the demand for the software project in the market is highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Module selection system, software engineering, Joint Honours Degree students,

 

S/M/607. Theory of management: evaluation of ‘Effective Managers' module

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks into the theory of management describing various types of managers, and examining skills required to become an effective manager in a multinational enterprise (MNE). The author’s reflection is presented on the educational value of the module “Effective Managers” providing critical analysis of exercises, lectures and tutorials included in the module.

 

KEYWORDS: Management skills, Effective Managers, module evaluation,

 

C/EC/225. Effectiveness of IT training at Lancaster University: Research Methods

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the quality of IT training at Lancaster University, UK describing the background of the University and explaining the primary research methods used in the study of the IT training effectiveness. A research questionnaire is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: IT training at Lancaster University, Research Methods,

 

C/EC/223. Implementing Inclusiveness in Further Education

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the history of inclusive education in the UK with references to the regulations of UNESCO, Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU), Beattie Resources for Inclusiveness in Technology and Education (BRITE) and the report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) on implementing inclusiveness in UK further education (FE). The issues of FE colleges in Scotland are discussed, the efforts to create a “culture of inclusiveness” are evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Inclusiveness, further education,

 

C/EC/213. Masters in Public Administration: Course Evaluation

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the course in Masters in Public Administration (MPA) analysing its core modules, i.e. financial and management accounting, public policy and public services, public-private interface and public-private partnership, reflective practice and research methods.

 

KEYWORDS: Masters in Public Administration, MPA,

 

C/M/1842. Literature Review. Why International Student Choose to study in the UK

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This literature review aims to examine why international students chose to study in the UK. The review focuses on consumer behaviour and decision processes to further analyse this topic. The review begins by discussing a consumer behaviour model, the black box model, and this is followed by a discussion regarding decision processes. The process is broken down, and evaluated examining aspects like problem recognition, purchase decision, and alternative evaluation. Consumer behaviour and overseas university selection is then assessed, and the review discusses the way in which the consumer behaviour model relates to University selection.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, international students, consumer behaviour, decision process, black box model!,

 

C/M/1702. Students' Decision Making in Choosing University Programmes

WORDS:
3350
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the factors that influence students’ choice of Universities discussing the role of marketing officers in students’ recruitment, exploring socio-cultural and political aspects of students’ engagement with Universities, and suggesting the methods of decision-making for student applicants. Conceptual models for addressing problem situations are examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Students, Decision Making, choice of University, conceptual model,

 

C/F/873. Dissertation. Quality of accounting education and expectations of accounting organisations

WORDS:
11350
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the disparities between the requirements of accountant employers and the education level of accounting graduates. The review of literature touches on the changes in the accounting profession and the quality of accounting education, accounting skills required from employees, accounting scandals, etc. The research is based on the combination of secondary data and primary data collected from interviews with accounting students and practicing accountants. Conclusions are made about the impact of the global financial crisis on the accounting profession and the need to improve accounting education.

Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:  C/EC/111. Proposal. Accounting Education: Time for Reform?
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, accounting education, accounting skills,

 

C/EC/152. A Critical Evaluation of an Assessment of a Module in Higher Education

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper analyses a higher education module, with the objective of offering suggestions for its improvement. There is extensive criticism of the module, ranging from its structure to any possible feedback the student may have received. The paper references from ‘500 tips on assessment’, a book that states principles on how assessments should be designed, these include valid, reliable, transparent, authentic, fair, motivating, and efficient and manageable. The assessment in question is evaluated in view of these principles. The assessment is provided in the appendices.

 

KEYWORDS: Higher Education, assessment, design, feedback, valid, reliable, transparent, authentic, fair, motivating, efficient and manageable.,

 

C/EC/148. Factors influencing curriculum design

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the factors influencing the design of education curriculum describing the process of curriculum creation and detailing curriculum design models, i.e. outcome model, content model and situational model. Ideas of Plato, Rousseau and Dewey about education are reviewed, recommendations for further education (FE) curriculum are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: curriculum design, further education, FE,

 

S/EC/101. Value of higher education in UK

WORDS:
3100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the difference of values in the attitudes of people towards higher education discussing its goals, the opportunities it provides to rise in society, the position of the UK government towards higher education, the role of students' educational credentials in their future employability, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: higher education,

 

S/EC/95. Dissertation. Role of international e-learning programme between UK business schools and international partners

WORDS:
18600
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
189.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the effectiveness of the e-learning strategy of UK Business Schools in delivering academic programmes to overseas students. The review of literature touches on the concept of strategy, the strategic models of Porter's generic competitive strategies, Bowman's strategy clock, Ansoff and BCG matrix, Porter's value chain, Porter's Five Forces model, PEST and SWOT, globalisation drivers, the impacts of the Internet and information technology, e-learning University networks, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained from questionnaires and interviews with international students at Bucks and Kingston Business Schools in the UK. Conclusions are made about the opportunities and challenges of implementing global education by e-learning.

Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:  S/EC/93. Proposal. Analysis of international E-learning programme as overseas business strategy for UK universities
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Role of international e-learning programme between UK business schools and international partners, strategic models, Porter’s Five Forces’ Porter’s Generic strategies, Ansoff, BCG matrix, Bowman’s strategy clock, value chain, PEST, SWOT,

 

C/EC/111. Proposal. Accounting Education: Time for Reform?

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the need for reform in university accounting education in Scotland. General information on the accounting concept is provided, existing studies related to accounting education is briefly reviewed, research objectives and methods are formulated.

Dissertation matching this Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/F/873. Dissertation. Quality of accounting education and expectations of accounting organisations
 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Accounting Education Reform,

 

C/EC/106. It has been argued that gaining a degree makes getting a job easier. Is this really the case? Discuss

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines whether a university degree guarantees a well paid job comparing today’s job market with the job market of the 1970s-1980s and arguing that a first degree is a minimum requirement for entering the labour market. Alternative ways of improving applicants’ chances of finding a job are recommended.

 

KEYWORDS: graduate employment, university degree, further education, professional qualifications, CV,

 

C/EC/101. Impact of economic crisis on UK postgraduate education

WORDS:
1650
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impacts of the current economic downturn on the UK postgraduate education outlining the economic challenges faced by students who want to pursue higher education, and discussing the cuts in students’ spending and the cuts in state support of the postgraduate education industry.

 

KEYWORDS: UK postgraduate education, higher education, students,