So, you have signed up for writing an MBA dissertation and chosen a specific issue for investigation from a wide range of MBA dissertation topics. The next step you need to take is writing an MBA dissertation proposal.
 
Probably, you feel really confused at this stage: you have no idea where to start, how to organize your MBA dissertation proposal. Actually, MBA dissertation proposals are organized in the same way as proposals in any other discipline, and below we describe all necessary elements to be included.
 
However, before you get down to writing your MBA dissertation proposal, we suggest you answer some important questions, which will help you define the general direction to move in and even some specific steps you will have to take.
 
What am I going to do when writing my MBA dissertation proposal?
 
When answering this question, you need to think about the following:

• your research area;
• specific issues you will examine;
• problems you want to solve.

Why do I want/have to research this?
 
Basically, your answer to this question should help to define the rationale behind your research.
 
How will I achieve my goals/do research?
 
Your answer to this question will help to explain in the MBA dissertation proposal what specific methods and approaches you need to use.
 
Do not hurry with answers to these questions. Carefully think about each aspect, since this will affect the quality and effectiveness of your MBA dissertation proposal.
 
Finally, let us talk about the main elements of any MBA dissertation proposal. So, make sure your MBA dissertation proposal includes the following:

• a literature review;
• research objectives;
• methodology and research design;
• approaches to data analysis;
• references.

Here, you can read instructions that will help you succeed during your dissertation proposal defense.