1. Demonstrate the ability to analyse complex business and management problems critically and rigorously and make evidenced based management recommendations (IC)
2. Demonstrate high levels of expertise in selecting and conducting research methods and addressing strategically significant organisational problems and issues. (IC) (UGB)
3. Demonstrate synthesis of knowledge and skills by applying appropriate research strategies and philosophies to organisational issues (PID)
4. Demonstrate self-directed capacity to plan, design and monitor an individual piece of research (EID)
5. Design and present a well-defined and structured report covering the investigation with appropriate and justified conclusions and recommendations, while showing awareness of their limitations.(DP) (UGB) (IC)
6. Identify, interpret and engage in critical analysis and discussion of contemporary literature in your professional field. (PID)
7. Demonstrate the ability to effectively analyse business problems from the professional practitioner perspective in your field and make meaningful and where appropriate costed business recommendations (DP) (IC) (UGB)
8. Demonstrate the skills of logical thought, critical evaluation, data analysis and reflection that will enhance influencing and negotiation capabilities as practitioner in your relevant field (EID)
9. Demonstrate the ability for self-directed learning and the ability to reflect on learning, and emotional and social intelligence, which will inform future practice (EID) (SID)
10. Exhibit digital proficiency in computer aided research skills that promotes the effective presentation of research findings and recommendations (DP)