Dissertation Proposal Form
Please complete the following Dissertation Proposal Form
–1,000-1,500 words.
I. Proposed Dissertation Title: The title (tentative) should be precise to allow the reader to comprehend the subject matter of the work.
Fintech Disruption in the Global Banking Sector: Opportunities and Threats
– Explore how new technologies are reshaping international finance
II. Research Question or Hypothesis: State clearly what your research interest is. Define your research question/hypothesis and the main objectives of your research (100words).
III. Review of Literature/Background: Make a synthesis of the contributions made in your research field by accredited scholars. Students are advised to include 10-15 sources, cited using Harvard referencing format, and listed in a reference list at the end of the proposal. Describe how your intended research will complement and expand on the currentliterature, and what contributions you intend to make to the existing knowledge (500 words).
IV. Research Methodology: Clearly indicate the methods and techniques which you are planning to use to gather information and investigate the identified problem. Primary research is expected, with a required minimum number of survey responses or interviews, as indicated in the rubric. Justify why you have chosen the proposed methods to address the research question identified, using citations from research literature to support your proposal.
V. Data Collection: Describe which instruments you intend to use or develop to collect data for your primary research as well as who your participants would be and how you could ensure sufficient participation. How could the effects of insufficient responses be mitigated?
VI. Data Analysis: Describe what methods you propose to use to analyze the data.
VII. Research and Writing Timeline: Indicate your expected research timetable: starting date, research time, data analysis time, writing time, editing time, date of first draftsubmission, expected defense time. You may use a Gantt chart.
VIII. Ethics: How does your research relate to the ethical aspects of your subject matter?
IX. References (Formatted using Harvard Referencing)
Important -Deadlines
Written Project:
- July 30, 2025: Proposal Submission (to Promoter)
- August 6, 2025: Proposal Submission for final approval (signed and submitted by Promoter)
- October 17, 2025: Last Draft
- November 7, 2025: Final Submission
Oral Defence:
- January 12 – 16, 2025: Capstone Defense Approval & Defence Date Confirmation
- January 26 – 30, 2025: Defence Week 1
- February 2 – 6, 2025: Defence Week 2
PS- Bellow I have attached the Proposal form along with two Examples