PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION. Glyndŵr University

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1 PROGRMME SPEIFITION warding body/institution Glyndŵr University Note: The MB and MB (Healthcare ) programmes are also offered on a full time basis at the University s London campus Teaching institution Details of accreditation by a professional, statutory or regulatory body Final award/s available ward title US code Relevant Q subject benchmark statement/s Other external and internal reference points used to inform the programme outcomes Mode/s of study MB; MSc; Post Graduate Diploma; Post Graduate ertificate MB; MB (Marketing); MB (Human Resources ); MB (ccounting & Finance); MB (International Business); MB (IT ); MB (Healthcare ) MSc ; Post Graduate Diploma in Business; Post Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing); Post graduate diploma in Business (Human Resources ); Post Graduate Diploma in Business (ccounting & Finance); Post Graduate Diploma in Business (International Business); Post Graduate Diploma in Business (IT ); Post Graduate Diploma in Business (Healthcare ) Post Graduate ertificate in Business Master s degree characteristics, March 200; Master s degree in business and management 2007; MI learning outcomes; Q Masters degree in Business and management (2007) The Framework for HE Qualification in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, ugust 2008 Full time & Part time Part time available for MB, MSc and MB (IT ) only

2 Language of study Date at which the programme specification was written or revised English March 202 Updated January ims of the Masters Suite The overall aim of this suite of programmes is to provide comprehensive and flexible programmes at postgraduate level for students seeking to follow or develop their career within management. The Masters Suite also provides opportunities to pursue a range of pathways which allow students to gain further insight into a particular subject. The suite of programmes aims to provide students studying the MB/ MB pathways or MSc with: broad knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external context in which they operate and how they are managed, The qualities and transferable skills necessary to be able to make decisions that require the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility in complex and unpredictable situations The ability to understand, respond to and lead change and be able to demonstrate intellectual breadth by making integrative links across the various areas of organisations. critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which are at, or informed by, the forefront of the academic disciplines of management. comprehensive understanding of the research techniques and methodologies applicable to research and advanced scholarship in the disciplines of business and management. Business and Research opportunities in a real world context. In addition to the above the MB also aims to provide students with the ability to: To provide strategic direction within a managerial context 2

3 If students choose to study any of the MB pathways offered, in addition to all the above, they will also be able to: pply subject specific expertise in an operational and strategic context. On completion of a programme within the suite students will be able to: Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level ontinue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level 2.2 Learning outcomes of the Suite Postgraduate ertificate in Business Students will demonstrate the ability to: ) Knowledge and understanding. Evaluate markets and customers: the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services; customer expectations, service and orientation. 2. ssess the impact of environmental forces on organisations including ethical, social, economic and technological change issues; international developments; change management 3. pply the concepts, processes and institutions in the management of resources and operations. Including the use of accounting for managerial applications 4. Develop appropriate business policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests B) Intellectual skills:. ritically assess theories and situations and reach appropriate conclusions. 3

4 2. pply problem solving and decision making skills using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; the ability to create, identify and evaluate options 3. Demonstrate numeracy and quantitative skills including the use of models of business situations ) Subject and other skills:. Use ommunication and Information Technology (&IT) effectively 2. ommunicate effectively both orally and in writing, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports. 3. Perform effectively within a team environment 4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating and persuasion D) Professional Skills and abilities and Employability Skills and abilities:. Demonstrate effective self-management and the ability to continue learning 2. Demonstrate self-awareness and sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations 3. Demonstrate an ability to learn through reflection on practice and experience Post Graduate Diploma in Business In addition to meeting the learning outcomes of the Post Graduate ertificate outlined above; students will demonstrate the ability to: ) Knowledge and understanding 5. Deal with complex issues and make sound evidence-informed judgements and conclusions that they are able to communicate clearly to specialist and nonspecialist audiences. B) Intellectual Skills 4. Exercise Initiative and self-direction in solving problems. 5. Demonstrate the ability to assess analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources and apply them to theoretical and practical problems. 4

5 ) Subject skills 5. Evaluate current theories within business and management and apply to practice in a given context. 6. ct autonomously in planning, designing and applying research methodologies. D) Practical, professional and employability skills 4. dvance their knowledge and understanding and to develop new skills through independent learning that will be enhance their continued professional development. In addition to meeting the learning outcomes of the Post Graduate ertificate in Business (-4, B-3, -4 and D-3) and 5, B 4-5, 5-6 and D 4 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Business; students studying specific pathways will demonstrate the ability to: Post Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing) ) Knowledge and understanding 6. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of marketing and the strategic importance of the marketing function within an organisation Post Graduate Diploma in Business (ccounting & Finance) ) Knowledge and understanding 7. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the theories and concepts of modern international financial reporting and apply to practical situations. 5

6 Post Graduate Diploma in Business (HRM) ) Knowledge and understanding 8. ssess a variety of leadership and HR theories and techniques and determine appropriate strategies for their application within a range of business frameworks. Post Graduate Diploma in Business (International Business) ) Knowledge and understanding 9. pply the appropriate concepts and processes in the management of resources and operations within a global knowledge based economy. Post Graduate Diploma in Business (IT ) ) Knowledge and understanding 0. Demonstrate an ability to assess the relationship between technological change, society and the law and to develop an awareness of the wider social and ethical issues of computing. Post Graduate Diploma in Business (Healthcare ) ) Knowledge and understanding. Demonstrate a systematic approach to evaluating strategic decision making and management of healthcare organisations 2. scertain and apply evidence of best management practice from comparative health systems in order to improve systems and processes within a health care organisation 6

7 MB /MSc In addition to meeting the learning outcomes of any of the Post Graduate Diplomas (- 2; B-5; -6 and D-4) students who achieve the MB or MSc will demonstrate the ability to: ) Knowledge and understanding 3. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a piece of independent research which provides both insight and critical analysis of a relevant topic. B) Intellectual Skills 6. Demonstrate an ability to communicate complex problems and their resolution in a clear and effective manner. ) Subject skills 7. Undertake an independent research project with which they develop their study skills, field work and research skills within a defined management area. The learning outcomes, above, are exhibited in tabular form below. 7

8 URRIULUM MTRIX demonstrating how the overall programme outcomes are achieved and where skills are developed and assessed within individual modules. ore module titles B B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B D D 2 D 3 D 4 L E V E L 7 Leadership and People x X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Managing resources in a Business context X x x X x X x x x x x x x X x x X chieving orporate Success X X x X x x x x x x x x x X x x X Strategic Thinking & Effecting hange X X x X x x x x x X x x x x X x x x Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation x x

9 URRIULUM MTRIX (The following modules can be core or an option depending on the pathway chosen) L E V E L 7 Option module titles People resourcing /O X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Development & Reward X X X X X X X X X x x X X X X X X Financial Strategy Risk /O X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X & ontrol Financial Reporting in a x X x X X x X X X X X X X X X X Global ontext Strategic Marketing /O X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Global Marketing X X x X X X X X X X X X X X X Globalisation and /O X X X X X X X X X X X X X X International Business ross ultural X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Professional hallenges /O X x X X X X X X X X X X X x in omputing IT Project X x X X x x X X x x X X x x B B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B D D 2 D 3 D 4 pp. Strat. Healthcare x x x x x x x x x x x x omp.ontemp. x x x x x x x x x x x X Healthcare Man. Project O x x x x x x x Negotiated Learning also offered as an option on the MB and MSc programmes = ore modules O = Option modules 9

10 2.3 Distinctive features of the suite The main feature of this suite of programmes is that it offers students flexibility of study; the student does not have to decide on a particular pathway until completion of semester which is core for all students and introduces the students to the main elements of management. This structure offers students a solid foundation in management but then allows for specialisation and sector specificity which will enhance the employability of students The proposed model is resource efficient; the only modules that are not shared between pathways are the options that are pathway-specific. number of the proposed pathways allow direct progression from our undergraduate provision which provides student with clarity of direction in their chosen career path. The structure allows other academic areas to develop MB pathways. 2.4 Learning and Teaching Strategy In accordance with sound educational research and current best practice, the suite of programmes will be delivered through a broad range of learning and teaching strategies. The delivery of the programmes and their assessment will reflect the spirit of Glyndŵr University s Learning, Teaching and ssessment Strategy and in particular emphasises: The development of autonomous learners Provision of learning opportunities that are personally and professionally relevant and quality assured The maintenance of a supportive learning environment The promotion of the scholarship of teaching t this level of study students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning with staff facilitating the learning process. The aim is to encourage a high level of student autonomy in learning and the capacity to apply this within the wider environment. These overall aims are achieved through the use of a variety of learning and teaching techniques which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussions, debates, group tutorials, case studies, problem-based learning and visiting speakers. learner-centred approach will be adopted with the aim of promoting independent learning; as a consequence direct face-to-face teaching contact hours will be supplemented by tutorguided and independent reading and research which will emphasise the need to work in a critical way with theory and empirical research sources. 0

11 dditionally, Moodle VLE will be used for developing interactive activities such as quizzes or forums; it also allows staff and students to create discussion groups. Students are encouraged to make significant use of on-line resources especially journals and e-books. Welsh Medium Provision lthough the suite of programmes is delivered through the medium of English, Welsh speakers may request to submit assignments or to take examinations through the medium of Welsh. t present, the subject area has three full-time academic staff who are able to assess through the medium of Welsh. In addition a range of advisory and study support services are provided for students and prospective students which are available in both English and Welsh in the University. 2.5 ssessment Strategy In developing the assessment strategy the team members have considered the Learning and Teaching Strategy and Q odes of Practice. dditionally the assessments reflect the University s Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees. Students will be assessed on their achievement of the programme learning outcomes which, in turn, are achieved by meeting the learning outcomes of both the core and option modules. The assessment of the programme learning outcomes will therefore be achieved by assessment at the module level. Selection of the methods for assessment will be determined by the requirements of each individual module and the rationale for selection of those methods will be left to the module specifications. ssessments are chosen to examine a student s ability to integrate theory and practice, and to think critically in relation to theory, empirical research and practice. Subject specific, professional and transferable skills are developed within classroom-based and independent learning activities. Most modules assess a variety of skills, either directly or indirectly through the assessment work for the module. The dissertation module enables students to study and research into a specific topic in depth, and also develops further the capacities for self-managed learning and critical thinking.

12 Sample Full Time Teaching Schedule Timetable Week Teaching Week Date September 202 starters Sept Induction 0 Oct Teaching 2 8 Oct Teaching February starters - only available for general MB and MSc Oct Teaching Oct Teaching Oct Teaching Nov Teaching Nov Submit all S ssignment Nov Teaching Nov Teaching Dec Teaching 20 0 Dec Teaching 2 7 Dec Dec 23 3 Dec Jan Jan Teaching Submit all S ssignment 2/ Exams HRISTMS Jan Exams Jan Marking/ Induction Study week 28 4 Feb Teaching Teaching 29 2 Feb Teaching Teaching Feb Teaching Teaching Feb Teaching Teaching Mar Teaching Teaching 33 6 Mar Submit all S2 ssignment Submit all S2 ssignment Mar Teaching Teaching Mar Teaching Teaching 36 pr 37 8 pr ESTER pr Teaching Teaching pr Teaching Teaching pr Teaching Teaching May Submit all S2 ssignment 2 Submit all S2 ssignment May EXMS EXMS May EXMS EXMS 2

13 44 27 May Dissertation Vacation Jun Dissertation Vacation Jun Dissertation Vacation Jun Dissertation Vacation Jun Dissertation Vacation 49 6 Jul Dissertation Vacation Jul Dissertation Vacation Jul Dissertation Vacation Jul Dissertation Vacation 0 29 Jul Dissertation Vacation ug Dissertation Vacation ug Dissertation Vacation ug Dissertation Resit *assignments and exams ug Dissertation Vacation Sept 7 9 Sept 8 6 Sept 9 23 Sept 0 30 Sept Dissertation submission 3 Vacation 7 Oct Teaching Oct Teaching Oct Teaching Oct Teaching 5 4 Nov Teaching 6 Nov Submit all S ssignment 7 8 Nov Teaching 8 25 Nov Teaching 9 2 Dec Teaching 20 9 Dec Teaching 2 6 Dec Teaching Dec Dec 25 6 Jan Jan HRISTMS Submit all S ssignment Jan Jan Dissertation Induction Feb Dissertation Feb Dissertation Feb Dissertation Feb Dissertation Mar Dissertation

14 Mar Dissertation Mar Dissertation Mar Dissertation 0 3 Mar Dissertation 2 7 pr Dissertation 3 4 pr 4 2 pr ESTER pr Dissertation May Resit assignments and exams** Dissertation May Resit assignments and exams** Dissertation May Dissertation submission Delivery patterns at the London campus follow the same sequencing, but align with three intake points each year September/October, February and June. *Support will be offered during the summer vacation for students who are required to resubmit work or resit exams **Students who are referred in x 20 credit module can trail this module and complete their resit work and still submit the dissertation by the due date. Students who are referred in more than one module will do their resits in May and submit their dissertations in ugust. Overview of module assessments through the suite Modules ssessment Weighting Managing Resources in a Business ontext BUS746 Leadership & People BUS745 chieving orporate Success BUS747 Strategic Thinking & Effecting hange BUS748 People Resourcing BUS749 oursework oursework Examination Group research activity oursework ssignment Examination ase study assignment ssignment Written Report Written Report 25:25:50 50:50 50:50 50:50 50:50 4

15 Development & Reward BUS750 Financial Strategy, Risk & ontrol BUS75 Financial Reporting in a Global ontext BUS752 Strategic Marketing BUS753 Global Marketing BUS754 Globalisation and International Business Written Report Written Report Individual piece of research Examination Individual piece of research Examination ssignment ssignment oursework Exam Group assessment Group assessment 50:50 50:50 50:50 40:60 50:50 50:50 BUS755 ross ultural BUS756 Professional hallenges in omputing OM704 IT Project OM703 Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation Group presentation Examination 40:60 oursework 00 oursework 00 Project proposal Dissertation 20:80 BUS757 omparing contemporary health care management NHS74 pplied Strategic Healthcare Report Presentation Essay Presentation 80:20 80:20 NHS742 Negotiated Learning Negotiated Learning ontract 00 BUS707 Project BUS708 ase Study oursework 50:50 5

16 2.6 Programme structure Full time: Each of the programmes within the suite will usually be delivered over 4 days with 3-4 hours contact time per module with additional session for English language support, skills and Programme leader support. MB Full Time (also offered at the London campus): Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success Semester 2 Strategic Thinking and Effecting hange Option Option 2 Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark) Options 2 from the following options: People Resourcing Financial Strategy, Risk& ontrol Strategic Marketing Globalisation and International Business Negotiated Learning Project MB (Marketing); Offered full time only Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success 6

17 Semester 2 Strategic Thinking and Effecting hange Strategic Marketing Global Marketing Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark). For students studying this pathway the dissertation must be in the specialism being studied. MB (HRM); Offered full time only Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success Semester 2 Strategic Thinking and Effecting hange People Resourcing Development & Reward Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark). For students studying this pathway the dissertation must be in the specialism being studied. MB (ccounting & Finance); Offered full time only Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success 7

18 Semester 2 Strategic Thinking and Effecting hange Financial Strategy, Risk and ontrol Financial Reporting in a Global ontext Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark). For students studying this pathway the dissertation must be in the specialism being studied. MB (International Business); Offered full time only Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success Semester 2 Strategic Thinking and Effecting hange Globalisation and International Business ross ultural Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark). For students studying this pathway the dissertation must be in the specialism being studied. MB (IT ) full time Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success 8

19 Semester 2 Strategic Thinking & Effecting hange Professional hallenges in omputing IT Project Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark). For students studying this pathway the dissertation must be in the specialism being studied. MB (Healthcare ) full time Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success Semester 2 Strategic Thinking & Effecting hange pplied Strategic Healthcare omparing ontemporary Healthcare Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark). For students studying this pathway the dissertation must be in the specialism being studied. MSc - full time (also offered at the London campus) Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People chieving orporate Success 9

20 Semester 2 Option Option 2 Option 3 Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark) Options 3 from the following options: People Resourcing Financial Strategy, Risk& ontrol Strategic Marketing Globalisation and International Business Negotiated Learning Project MB Part time: this will be offered on one afternoon/evening per week and students will complete 3 taught semesters before undertaking the dissertation. Year Semester Semester 2 Managing resources in a Business context chieving orporate Success Leadership & People Strategic Thinking & Effecting hange Year 2 Semester Option Option 2 Year 2 Semester 2 Year 3 Semesters and 2 Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation Dissertation 20

21 Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 of year 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark) The students will be able to choose whether to submit the dissertation at the end of semester year 3 or the end of semester 2 year 3. Options 2 from the following options: People Resourcing Financial Strategy, Risk& ontrol Strategic Marketing Globalisation and International Business Negotiated Learning Project MSc Part time: this will be offered on one afternoon/evening per week and students will complete 3 taught semesters before undertaking the dissertation. Year Semester Semester 2 Managing resources in a Business context chieving orporate Success Leadership & People Option Year 2 Semester Option 2 Option 3 Year 2 Semester 2 Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation Year 3 Semesters and 2 Dissertation Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 of year 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark) The students will be able to choose whether to submit the dissertation at the end of semester year 3 or the end of semester 2 year 3. 2

22 Options 2 from the following options: People Resourcing Financial Strategy, Risk& ontrol Strategic Marketing Globalisation and International Business Negotiated Learning Project MB (IT ) Part time: this will be offered on one afternoon/evening per week and students will complete 3 taught semesters before undertaking the dissertation on a relevant IT subject Year Semester Managing resources in a Business context Leadership & People Semester 2 Year 2 Semester chieving orporate Success Professional hallenges in omputing Strategic Thinking & Effecting hange IT Project Year 2 Semester 2 Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation Year 3 Semesters and 2 Dissertation Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation 60 r This module will commence in semester 2 of year 2 during which the students will undertake the study of research methods and produce a dissertation proposal (this will constitute 20% of the overall dissertation mark) 22

23 The students will be able to choose whether to submit the dissertation at the end of semester year 3 or the end of semester 2 year 3. Module Leaders Module Tutor Module Tutor Managing Resources in a Business ontext Neil Pritchard (Wrexham campus) Financial Reporting in a Global ontext Bethan Lloyd Jones (Wrexham campus) Leadership & People John ston / Ying Liu / Rehan li (London campus) arrie Foster (Wrexham campus) Strategic Marketing Odje Nyerho (London campus) Ben Binsardi (Wrexham campus) chieving orporate Success Rajib Mustofa (London campus) Jan Green (Wrexham campus) Global Marketing Sumesh Dadwal (London campus) Ben Binsardi Strategic Thinking & Effecting hange People Resourcing Gabriella Kereszturi / Farooq Habib (London campus) Jan Green (Wrexham campus) Sumesh Dadwel (London ampus) arrie Foster (Wrexham campus) Globalisation and International Business ross ultural Rajib Mustofa Rajib Mustofa Development & Reward Financial Strategy, Risk& ontrol pplied Strategic Healthcare Fundamentals of Research and Dissertation Ionnis Gkliatis (London campus) arrie Foster Kelvin Leong Pat Hibberd (Wrexham campus) Fletcher Phiri (London campus) Jan Green (Wrexham campus) Professional hallenges in omputing IT Project omparing ontemporary Healthcare Negotiated Learning Denise Oram Denise Oram Pat Hibberd (Wrexham campus) Muke Ferguson (London campus) Sandra King 23

24 Project Sumesh Dadwal (London campus) hris Fortune Please note that the module Leader is not the only lecturer who will be teaching a particular module- other tutors will be involved at GU. wards Post Graduate ertificate in Business This qualification will be awarded where a candidate has achieved 60 credits from the combined taught elements but has not achieved a Postgraduate Diploma in Business. Post Graduate Diploma in Business (including pathways) This qualification will be awarded where the student has successfully achieved 20 credits in the taught element but does not wish to progress to the dissertation stage. To be eligible for an MB (pathway) the students must have studied the requisite specialist modules. Those students who accept credit through condonement (having met the criteria for condonement as described in the University s academic regulations) will be offered a ompensatory Fail for any *20 credit module and will be offered a PG Diploma but will not be allowed to progress to the Dissertation stage. MB (including pathways) Where a student has successfully passed the taught part they will be eligible to progress to the dissertation stage. Successful completion of the dissertation leads to the award of the MB. Failure of this stage after referral fails the MB but the candidate may be offered the exit award of Postgraduate Diploma in Business (including pathways). MSc Post Graduate ertificate in Business This qualification will be awarded where a candidate has achieved 60 credits from the combined taught elements but has not achieved a Postgraduate Diploma in Business. Post Graduate Diploma in Business This qualification will be awarded where the student has successfully achieved 20 credits in the taught element but does not wish to progress to the dissertation stage. 24