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

25 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. MSc 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 MSc. Failure of this stage after referral fails the MSc but the candidate may be offered the exit award of Postgraduate Diploma in Business. 2.7 dmission to the programme The entry requirements for the Masters Suite are drawn up in accordance with the University s regulations, as indicated below; italics are used to indicate specific requirements for this Programme. a) candidate must satisfy one, or combination, of the following conditions; Hold one of the following prior to commencement of the Programme: i) n initial Honours degree of Glyndŵr University or another approved degree awarding body. ii) iii) iv) Equivalent overseas qualifications deemed satisfactory by the programme team non-graduate qualification which the University deems to be of satisfactory standard for the purpose of post-graduate admission. Have relevant work experience that is deemed to compensate the lack of formal qualifications and have held a position of management responsibility for a minimum of three years within the previous five years (this normally applies to part time students only) v) Students who wish to study the MB (ccounting & Finance) must have significant experience of accounting & finance (either a professional qualification or accounting & finance must constitute at least 40% of their undergraduate degree. b) Where the student holds a degree from a non-uk University the Programme Leader must be provided with evidence that the degree has a NRI 25

26 equivalence of an Honours degree or that the level of attainment is deemed satisfactory by the programme team. c) In a case where there is lack of clarity or need to gain deeper insight into a candidate s suitability for the programme of study an informal interview with the candidate may be held. This will allow the candidate an opportunity to provide evidence to the satisfaction of the interview *panel of his/her ability to complete academic work of the required standard in the subject area and to complete successfully the scheme of study proposed. d) Where an applicant s first language is not English or Welsh and where an applicant possesses qualifications other than those indicated above, evidence of Level 6.5 attainment in the International English Language Testing Scheme. PL, the ccreditation of Prior Learning, is defined as the recognition of a previously awarded formal certificate, diploma or degree as equivalent to one or more module(s) on a programme of study. dmission may be through PL if the candidate holds relevant post graduate qualifications and the maximum number of credits PL allowable by the university for a taught masters degree is 20. This would apply to students who have successfully completed the taught part of an MB or MSc and who want to return to complete the dissertation. However, normally only up to 60 credits of PL would be considered for students joining the programme from other institutions, so that one semester of taught modules would be studied before progression to the dissertation stage. 2.8 Programme Programme Team, Wrexham campus Jan Green (Module Leader) Neil Pritchard (Module Tutor) Ben Binsardi (Module Leader) Kelvin Leong (Module Leader Pat Hibberd (Module Leader ) arrie Foster (Module Leader) hris Fortune (Module Leader) Denise Oram (Module Leader) John Davies (Module Tutor) 26

27 Programme Team, London campus Dr Sumesh Dadwal (Programme and module leader) Rajib Mustofa (Module leader) John ston (Module leader) Ying Liu (Module leader) Rehan li (module Leader) Gabriella Kereszturi (Module leader) Farooq Habib (Module leader) Mehedi Khan (module leader) Dr Muke Ferguson (Module Leader) Dr. Gertrude nyango-wafula (Module tutor) Dr Fletcher Phiri (Module Leader) Ms Mufalo Mubita kayombokwa (Module tutor) Dr bimbola Oyindamola Odumosu (Module tutor) Ioannis Gliatis (Module leader) Odje Nyerho (Module leader) Dr Dimitirus (module leader) 2.9 ommunications The principal responsibilities of the Programme Leader are: coordination of programme team meetings; oversight of administration; production of programme handbook; organise the Staff Student onsultative ommittee (SS) communication with the External Examiner; liaising with the Graduate School Office and Student Data Services (SDS) in respect of registrations and results. The Programme Leader coordinates a number of key activities within the student s academic cycle in conjunction with the Deputy Programme Leader for the suite. This includes induction, the staff student consultative committee, monitoring the attendance as well as offering pastoral support to the students. The Programme Leader and Deputy Programme Leader are responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the suite of programmes. They ensure that students receive all the documentation they require at the beginning of each semester, and this includes information on timetables, assignment schedules and Moodle instructions. They also monitor student progress throughout the academic year, especially during and following assessment boards. In terms of the London delivery, the programme will be managed locally by Dr Sumesh Dadwal who will liaise closely with the Wrexham based programme leader, 27

28 Dr Bethan Lloyd-Jones. The two programme leaders will ensure that the all assessment is carried out appropriately and in line with University processes, and will ensure that all student results are submitted to Wrexham for consideration at the assessment boards. Each module is assigned a Module Leader who is responsible for the planning and delivering of the learning programme. However the module Leader may not be the only lecturer teaching on a module, therefore, there are a number of module tutors who share the teaching of a module with the Module Leader. The Module Leader provides students with a module guide which details the module specification, a scheme of work, guided reading and the relevant assignments to complete the module. The Module Leader is also responsible for returning marked assignments with appropriate feedback within three weeks of the submission date. Student representatives are elected for each programme. The Programme Leader and Deputy Programme Leader meet the student representatives at the Staff Student onsultative ommittee (SS) at least once per semester during the academic year in order to discuss any course related issues. Formal minutes are taken and these are published on Moodle - these include addendums of how each of the issues raised have been addressed by the programme team. Resource Overall management of staffing and resources for the suite is undertaken by the cademic Leader and the Subject Team. Module choices for students are organised by the programme leader, and the scheduling of suitable modules is then managed to ensure that the programme portfolio is resource efficient, while providing students with suitable choice. Quality There are a number of mechanisms leading to quality enhancement and the maintenance of academic and professional standards. ll assessments are peer reviewed for consistency of standard and layout before issue to students. ll assessments are also sent to the external examiner who is given the opportunity to comment and suggest amendments. sample of student assessments for each module is double marked by a tutor in the same subject area in order to ensure the correct standard of marking. Samples of marked 28

29 assessments are then sent to the External Examiner for further scrutiny. ll stages of peer review and double marking are recorded on a proforma for each module. Issues relating to developments or changes to the suite are discussed at the regular meetings of the suite team. t the end of the academic year the suite team meets to discuss programme review and evaluation. This meeting aims to critically discuss the events of the whole year and assess areas of good practice as well as identify problem areas which need resolving. s a result of this meeting the nnual Monitoring Report (MR) is constructed with an action plan for implementation during the forthcoming academic year. External Examiners reports are also considered by the suite team and issues raised are often included in the action plan. response is sent to the External Examiner s report. The use of student feedback through Student Perception of Module (SPOMS) is also discussed at annual monitoring and incorporated into the report. The MRs of all programmes within the subject area are discussed at a Subject Board and are reviewed through Glyndŵr University s Quality Strategy ommittee (QS). Peer observation takes place during the academic year sharing good practice between members of the academic staff. 2.0 Support for learning Wrexham campus The staff offices are currently accommodated conveniently in one section of the university. This provides an easily identifiable area for students to access the necessary help and support they may require. Many of the modules on the programme are delivered in lecture theatres or tutorial rooms which have electronically equipped facilities. lthough there are no IT laboratories dedicated to the Business Subject area, the IT laboratories in the Edward Llwyd entre provide good quality teaching provision for Business students when needed. The Student Support Services provide additional assistance for students with learning differences and any counselling, financial or careers advice needed. 29

30 The Student Village provides safe accommodation for the students and the availability has recently improved with the construction of further accommodation blocks on campus. Students on the programme have access to the campus facilities which include the library, sports centre and student services. London campus The small library provides access to a wide ranging collection of physical and online resources to support learning and research. The library also provides study space to support the wide range of learning styles and needs, from individual study rooms to group spaces, and from silent study to more relaxed social learning. Library staff work are accessible to provide support and advice on resources and services where and when students need it. Support can also be obtained virtually via the Plas och campus and . s well as the library, there are a range of other learning spaces across the campus providing social learning, Wi-Fi, facilities to practice presentations and more. omputers Library x 8 computers 3 labs x 40 omputers Electronic resources The electronic resources available are an important part of the programme and accessible from both campuses. number of electronic books and journals are available for students as well as the lecture material which is available on Moodle. Students are encouraged to utilise all the resources and are expected to submit their assignments through the text matching tool, Turnitin. The use of Turnitin as a diagnostic tool to support students in their writing is an effective method. 2. Equality and Diversity The suite team is committed to the needs of university stakeholders and to the recruitment of non-traditional students. Thus the student intake is likely to contain students who have a range of diverse needs either in terms of disabilities, illness, language, their family circumstances or work commitments. In accordance with our legislative obligations every effort is made to facilitate students with disabilities by arranging extra time or special facilities for assessments. 30