Research Project

This research based project compels students to investigate and plan for a new business launch or the growth of an existing business through new product or new market development. It seeks to challenge the students to carry out the level of research, analysis, and preparation that reflect a critical evaluation of the context of the business, the core competencies and skills of the people driving the business, the economic and market realities of the proposed launch and the risk/reward balance that is critical to any investor.

Hours of Total Learning for this module:

• Contact Hours: 24
• Self-Study Hours: 546
• Assessment Hours: 2
• Supervised Placement and Practice Hours: 78
• Total Learning Hours: 650

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:

1. Apply basic statistical methods to describe variables, describe relationships between variables, and to verify the research hypotheses
2. Apply knowledge in entrepreneurial studies to develop the research plan adequate to the research question

The Final Project module will be assessed based on the following components:

1. Research Project Report: 80%
   • A Final Project board will evaluate the research carried out, the conclusions and recommendations of the business plan presented with particular reference to its investor readiness.
2. Research Project Presentation: 20%

Passing Criteria:

• Students must achieve an aggregate of 50% or higher across the two components to pass.

Scholarship Schemes for Maltese residents:

• MySkills Scheme: Malta residents are eligible for up to 80% reimbursement, capped at €5,000, subject to eligibility criteria. International students would be able to apply for the MySkills Scheme once they obtain their Student Temporary Residence Card (TRC). (For individual modules only)
• Get Qualified Scheme ( Scheme available for Maltese residents ) – 70% refund of course fee as a tax rebate