School of Business,Management And Law. MSc Elder Care PROGRAMME DOCUMENT VERSION 1.0. CODE MELC 1.0 November 2012

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1 Schl f Business,Management And Law MSc Elder Care PROGRAMME DOCUMENT VERSION 1.0 CODE MELC 1.0 Nvember 2012 University f Technlgy, Mauritius La Tur Kenig, Pinte aux Sables, Mauritius Tel: (230) Fax: (230) sbmf@umail.utm.ac.mu website:

2 MSc. Elder Care A. Prgramme Infrmatin This prgramme in MSc Elder Care is designed t meet the needs f prfessinals and ther graduates interested in the care f the Elderly and wrking in either the Public r the Private sectr, Parastatal bdies, NGO s and ther Institutins. It is mainly geared twards prviding thse interested in this challenging area f human life an insight in the practical and theretical issues related t. The prgramme is intended fr bth, peple seeking training in the field f Elder Care, and thse wh are already invlved in activities with the elderly and wh wish t enhance their knwledge and skills as practicing prfessinals in the sectrs f health, scial and ther welfare services cncerned with the welfare f the Elderly. The curriculum cvers tpics related t the bilgical, psychlgical, scial and epidemilgical changes caused by the aging prcess; attitudes twards the individuals; care and services prmting prductive ; intergeneratinal relatinships and ther cultural issues related t. The mdules will prvide students with a brad educatinal base cvering the impact f n individuals frm different cultures. The prgramme will draw n ther disciplines such as management, scial and behaviural sciences, ecnmics, plitical and ther natural sciences. The prgramme is pen t Graduates with ccupatinal backgrunds in the fllwing areas and is practicing as: Scial wrkers Prbatin fficers. Family cunselrs Health wrkers Persnnel invlved in the care f the elderly Educatrs Welfare fficers Plice Officers. Prisn Officers. Nursing Officers Scial Welfare Officers Persnnel invlved in family and the cunseling f the elderly. B. Prgramme Aims The verall aim f this prgramme is t ffer all students a supprtive and challenging learning envirnment that will enable them t develp persnal qualities and prfessinal knwledge, expertise and skills deemed necessary fr cmpetent practitiners interested in the issues within sciety. It is designed t equip the curse participants with the necessary knwledge and skills t wrk with elderly peple, in institutins and situatins arising in this stage f human life. It will supprt the prfessinal develpment f thse already invlved in wrking with the elderly; while adding an academic dimensin t their existing skills, with a view t make them mre efficient practitiners in the field f Elder Care Management. Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 2 f 9

3 C. Prgramme Objectives Develp an appreciatin f the philsphies, theries and research cncerning the prcess. Prvide pprtunities t investigate significant issues thrugh case studies. Demnstrate an in-depth understanding f the prcess. Acquire critical understanding f the place and rle f the elderly in sciety. Appraise the imprtance f persnal experience and values and attitudes in wrking with the elderly. Explre the issues in relatin t in varius settings: health care, scial, rganisatinal and the family. Explain the imprtance f research methdlgy in gerntlgy. Cnsider the relevance f ethical, scial and cultural and legal issues in the prcess. PART I - Regulatins D. General Entry Requirements As per UTM S Admissins Regulatins, and Admissin t Prgrammes f Study at Masters Degree Level. E. Prgramme Entry Requirements Admissin decisins will be made by the Schl f Business, Management and Finance n a case t case basis subject t the apprval f the Academic Cuncil. Candidates must either be: Graduates frm a recgnised university r ther institutins f higher educatin with at least a secnd class hnurs degree r hlders f an apprved prfessinal qualificatin deemed equivalent t an hnurs degree. Or Other hnurs graduates r hlders f an equivalent qualificatin may be admitted if they prduce evidence which satisfies the Schl Bard, f their cmpetence t pursue the prgramme; Or Applicants wh d nt satisfy any f the requirements as per Regulatins r the abve but wh submit satisfactry evidence f having passed examinatins r have acquired managerial experience which are deemed by the Academic Cuncil t be equivalent t any f thse listed. Overseas Candidates Overseas candidates whse first language is nt English and wh d nt hld a degree r equivalent prfessinal qualificatin taught in English will be required t prduce evidence f their cmpetence in English. F. Prgramme Mde and Duratin Full Time: Part Time: 1 ½ Years 2 Years Each academic year includes tw semesters f 15 weeks each (excluding exam perid) and each semester is cmprised f activities f teaching and learning strategies. Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 3 f 9

4 G. Teaching and Learning Strategies The prgramme will cnsist f a wide variety f teaching methds, including lectures, individual r grup prjects, presentatins, wrkshps, seminars and case studies. Self-learning will be the key feature f the prgramme, enabling students t explre, investigate and research in varius issues related t human resurce management. H. Student Supprt and Guidance In additin t traditinal lectures, grup tutrials r individual tutrials are arranged fr students. Wherever pssible, students will be encuraged t attend shrt placements in institutins catering fr the elderly in either the public r the private sectr. I. Attendance Requirements As per UTM s Regulatins and Plicy. J. Credit System MSc 42 Credits PGDip 30 Credits PGCert 18 Credits 1 mdule = 3, 4, r 8 credits Prject / Dissertatin = 12 credits All mdules will carry 100 marks. K. Student Prgress and Assessment Written examinatin inclusive f reading time shall be f duratin f 2-3 hurs fr mdules carrying less r equal t 3 credits and nt less than 3 hurs fr mdules carrying mre than 3, 4 and 8 credits. All mdules are nrmally assessed ver 100 marks, except fr prject/dissertatin where it shall be as specified in the prgramme dcument. The verall pass mark fr a mdule shall be 40%. Where a mdule is assessed by bth, cursewrk and exams, a minimum f 40% shuld be attained in Grading - Cursewrk, and - Examinatin Pstgraduate Overall Marks Grade Remarks 70 X 100 A Excellent 60 X<70 B Very Gd 50 X<60 C Gd 40 X<50 D Satisfactry X<40 F Referred Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 4 f 9

5 L. Evaluatin f Perfrmance Fr MSc: The percentage mark cntributes a 100% weighting tward the degree classificatin. M. Award Classificatin Overall weighted mark x (%) Fr MSc: Classificatin Master Degree with Distinctin : CPA 70 Master Degree with Merit : 60 CPA<70 Master Degree : 40 CPA<60 N Award : CPA<40 N. Prgramme Organisatin and Management Prgramme Directr and Crdinatr: Dr. Mahendrenath Mtah Cntact Details: Rm: F 0.09 Telephne Number: (Ext. 406) mmtah@umail.utm.ac.mu O. MSc Elder Care Full Time Part II - Prgramme Structure YEAR 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Cde Mdules Hrs/Wk Credits Cde Mdules Hrs/Wk Credits 5201 Critical appraisal f the prcess ECON 5806 Welfare and Ecnmic issues in Elder Care Y 5116 Psychlgy f Mental and Physical Health aspects f GOVT 5305 Public Plicy and Elder Care Y 5116 Psychlgy f QUAN 5404 Research Methds DISS 5000 Dissertatin/Applied Prject 12 Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 5 f 9

6 * Research Methds will be assessed 100% by cursewrk ** Dissertatin starts in Semester 2. Credits earned at the end f Semester 3 YEAR 2 Semester 3 Cde Mdules Hrs/Wk Credits MAUR 5102 Managing Institutins fr the Elders DISS 5000 Dissertatin/Applied Prject TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 42 (inclusive f Dissertatin) P. MSc Elder Care Part Time YEAR 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Cde Mdules Hrs/Wk Credits Cde Mdules Hrs/Wk Credits 5201 Critical appraisal f the prcess QUAN 5404 Research Methds Y 5116 Psychlgy f ECON 5806 Welfare and Ecnmic issues in Elder Care GOVT 5305 Public Plicy Elder Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 6 f 9

7 * Research Methds will be assessed 100% by cursewrk YEAR 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Cde Mdules Hrs/Wk Credits Cde Mdules Hrs/Wk Credits Y 5116 Psychlgy f MAUR 5102 Managing Institutins fr the Elders Mental and Physical Health aspects f DISS 5000 Dissertatin/Applied Prject 12 DISS 5000 Dissertatin/Applied Prject ** Dissertatin starts in Semester 1 f Year 2. Credits earned at the end f Semester 2 f Year 2 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 42 (inclusive f Dissertatin) Q. MODULE OUTLINE CODE: 5201: Critical appraisal f the prcess The physical and physilgical changes assciated with ; implicatins fr the individual in relatin t gender; issues related t : dependence, mvement, self- image, care, needs; gerntlgy and geriatrics areas f study related t understanding the prcess; cping with the changes rgans, senses, bdy, muscles, activities; what is ; majr aspects f the prcess. Surveys and research n the needs f the ppulatin and implementatin f findings t better the services prvided t this categry f citizens. Attitudes twards and the elders in relatin t the varius changes mbility, skin, memry, bdy shape, hearing, visin, immunity and ther ailments affecting the individual. Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 7 f 9

8 CODE: Y 5116: Psychlgy f Individual differences in ; perceptin f the prcess in men and wmen; attitudes twards ; retirement and related issues; grwing ld in the present sciety; cmpensating fr the lss related t ld age; majr psychlgical issues: respect, lve, acceptance, independence/dependance, cmpassin, cnsideratin, lneliness, friendship, ther related prblems: emtinal, scial, cgnitive dissnance, interpersnal relatins; Cmpaninship, divrce and separatin amng elders. Psychlgical implicatins f : Rle and respnsibilities f family members, relatives, parents and children in the verall wellbeing f elders; Gender issues in family relatins; the place f the elders within the family (nuclear, extended). Invlvement f the elders in family matters. Intergeneratinal relatins; values and attitudes f the family twards elders. Cnsidering the vulnerability f individuals as a cnsequence f amng the elders; maintaining scial relatins and the place f cmpassin; Cming t terms with life and death during this last stage f human life; Cping with neglect, rejectin and abuse. CODE: GOVT 5305: Public Plicy and Elder Care The rle f gvernment in the prvisin f care and prtectin f the elders; the pensin scheme; benefits prvided by the public institutins; access t leisure facilities; rle f the Mnitring Cmmittee fr the Prtectin f the Elderly; the elderly watch grups; hmes fr the elders; scpe and perspectives f existing facilities and prspects fr the grwing ppulatin f elders; emplyment f the elders in the public sectr: health, educatin, welfare, and thers. Redeplyment f the retired in specific areas f expertise. Public plicy and the welfare f the elders what needs t be dne. CODE: QUAN 5404: Research Methds This mdule will intrduce students t research methds used in academic and prfessinal fields. They will be expsed t methdlgies frm bth qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Lectures will ffer students an verview f the different appraches invlved in scial research and ther human research methds such as interviews, surveys, experiments, ethngraphies and thers. Emphasis will als be n the digital e-tls mixed methds appraches, case studies and ther research methds. CODE: ECON 5806: Welfare and Ecnmic issues in Elder Care The elderly persn,s incme and ecnmic welfare; pensin and scial welfare adequacy; lss f jb and incme thrugh retirement; ecnmic dependance n thers; explitatin by family members and abuse in relatin t welfare and basic needs satisfactin f the elderly; identifying majr ecnmic issues in elder care; measures t ensure ecnmic supprt fr elders; self-emplyed and retired elders ecnmic safety; management f retirement and ther benefits f elders. Retirement schemes fr public and self-emplyed elders. CODE: 5117: Mental and Physical Health aspects f Relatinship between mental and physical health amng the elders Prvisin f health care facilities in relatin t: diet, medicatin, health care, therapy; cunselling the elderly; infrmatin n current ailments affecting the elders and prpsed slutins thrugh existing structures. Establishing prgrammes t ensure the mental and physical well-being f the elders within the sciety; public and private institutins caring fr elders with mental and physical health prblems. Demgraphic issues in relatin t the health issues. Psych-scial issues affecting mental and physical health f elders. Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 8 f 9

9 CODE: MAUR 5102: Managing Institutins fr the Elders Structure f institutins fr the welfare f elderly; regulatins gverning residential care f the elderly; management f elder care hmes; public and private institutins; the respnsibilities f management; planning, rganising and directing rles and functins f managers. Caring fr the elderly and implicatins fr the manager and staff f institutins invlved.welfare f the elders in public and private institutins. Prviding and managing the infrastructure and facilities fr the verall well being f the elders. CODE: DISS 5000 Dissertatin/Applied Prject Students will have t submit a dissertatin/applied prject in the frm f an empirical study, quantitative r qualitative, cnducted by the student himself /herself n sme aspect f Elder Care Management. A 15,000-18,000 wrds dissertatin will have t be submitted at the end f the last semester f the prgramme leading t the Masters Degree. The wrk submitted shuld cnfrm t the schl s Pstgraduate Dissertatin Guidelines available at the registry. Prgramm Cde MELC 1.0/Nv Page 9 f 9