Course Code: GSS588

Synopsis

GSS588 Global Security and Strategy Applied Project provides students with the opportunity to conduct a research-based project on topics related to security and risk management. Students will take on an independent study and develop their ability to organise different tasks with a view to achieving a clearly specified goal. Students will consider the ethical, legal, social, and professional issues, and the dissertation will require appropriate research, analysis, design, implementation, quality assurance, evaluation, and project management. Students will reflect on the success of the strategies that they employed to further develop their reflective skills, self-awareness, ‘lifestyle’ and self-care approaches and where necessary improve their approaches.
Level: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

  • Introduction to research
  • Research topics
  • Formulation of research questions
  • Literature review
  • Research design
  • Project proposal writing
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Significant findings
  • Discussion
  • Recommendations
  • Conclusion

Learning Outcome

  • Analyse the interplay of ethical, legal, social, and professional considerations in developing research framework
  • Examine the processes and metrics in developing research framework
  • Evaluate existing strategies and provide recommendations for enhancement
  • Apply research and analysis skills to critically evaluate existing systems
  • Design and implement innovative solutions that address complex public safety needs
  • Formulate innovative strategies and identify opportunities for improvement