Congratulations to 2015’s highest achievers BA (Hons) in Applied Business and Management (CIPP) Best work-based investigation 2018 8 The BA in Applied Business and Management is an intensely challenging course. Condensing a degree programme into eighteen months, students are faced with a varied range of modules and assignments which focus on business management. The final and ultimate piece is the work-based investigation where the student must select and research a topic of their choice. It is demanding and requires careful planning, research and dedication. To acknowledge the effort and challenge that goes into the production of this work, we recognise the student who we feel has provided the best work-based investigation of the group. The marking and moderation team at the University of Derby said, “this piece of work demonstrated a proactive approach to research. The work was well structured, showed a depth of understanding and flowed coherently making it a pleasure to read. The gathered data and analysis for best work-based investigation award 2018 was extremely thorough, thus provided a clear link between the data, the findings and the recommendations.” “I felt really proud to walk across the stage knowing that my husband and daughter were in the audience because without their support I would not have gained a first class honours degree. “Knowing that my hard work and dedication has been recognised by the CIPP is an honour and it made graduation day very memorable for me and my family. I am delighted to add this accolade to my CV too! “The BA (Hons) degree has enabled me to gain greater knowledge and understanding at a more strategic level of business, and I am able to apply this knowledge to my new position as operations manager at NannyPaye. I would urge anyone thinking about further qualifications to go for it, as you have nothing to lose by trying!” Student: Laura Wood BA (Hons) FCIPPdip The student showed great determination and ability in completing the dissertation to a high standard, and we share her delight that it helped in achieving a well-deserved first class honours.
MSc in Business and Reward Management (CIPP) Michelle Crook award for best MSc dissertation 2018
Student: Ben Hancock MSc ChFCIPP
The Michelle Crook award for best dissertation gives recognition to the student who we feel provided the best dissertation of the group. It is a demanding and in-depth piece of work requiring extensive planning, research and commitment.
The marking and moderation team at the University of Derby said of this dissertation: “The data is clear and well presented. The quality of interpretation and analysis is very good with a clear relationship evidenced between the aims and objectives, the literature review and the findings.”
The student showed great determination throughout the course with each assignment improving on the last culminating in completing the dissertation to a very high standard and demonstrating a proactive approach throughout.
“I have come away with so much more than a degree. I have learned how to plan; to lead; to question; how to really manage people (downwards and upwards); how to sell ideas and make them happen. Everything learned on the MSc can be applied in the real world. “Since completing the degree I have remained with my current employer but have been given a big new role with new responsibilities. I truly feel that the MSc has given me the tools I need to face this latest challenge, and will continue to do so as I go through my career.”
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The CIPP’s Graduation Ceremony 2018
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