Programme Specification Curriculum Map for MA International Business Management

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1 Programme Specification urriculum Map for M usiness Management and. Programme title M usiness Management. warding institution Middlesex University. Teaching institution Middlesex University. Programme accredited by N/. Final qualification Master of rts. cademic year / Postgraduate iploma Postgraduate ertificate 7. Language of study English 8. Mode of study Full Time/Part Time/istance Learning/ month programme 9. riteria for admission to the programme UK Honours degree (normally classified. or above) or equivalent. Equivalence of overseas qualification will be determined by NRI.pplicants for the month programme should possess a UK Honours degree (normally classified or above) or an acceptable equivalent in any subject area. Successful applicants must have competence in English language. For international applicants whose first language is not English the requirement is that they have IELTS. (with minimum. in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 87 (with at least in listening & writing, in speaking and in reading).. ims of the programme The programme aims to:. develop students knowledge and understanding of the theories that inform contemporary international business practice;. develop students ability to work effectively in a dynamic context with diversified cultures and stakeholders expectations.. develop students decision-making abilities in the context of international business environments;. enable students to participate and manage in different areas of organisations international operations, such as human resources management, marketing, accounting and global supply chain management;. develop students advanced skills in analysis and critical evaluation. In the case of the Masters awards these aims will be realised in full. For earlierexit awards, achievement of aims will be as follows: For the iploma, all aims stated above will be achieved in full, with the exception of. For the ertificate exit award, all aims stated above will be achieved in full, with the exception of and.

2 . Programme outcomes. Knowledge and understanding On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of:. key concepts, theories, models and contemporary issues related to international business;. contemporary concepts, theories and development in cross culture management, corporate social responsibility, and management of diversified human resource in international contexts;. current theory and practice of decisionmaking techniques in management contexts;. emerging issues and developments related to international trade and Multinational Enterprises;. methods, techniques and theoretical perspectives deployed in business management research and scholarship.. key concepts, theories, and practices in selected functional areas and in international entrepreneurship. Teaching/learning methods Students develop knowledge and understanding towards the specified outcomes through a combination of lectures, directed reading, independent study, case studies, group work, coursework, electronic and online learning methods, facilitated discussion, guest speakers and individual and group research. ssessment Method Students knowledge and understanding is assessed by a combination of individual and group coursework, presentations, examination and dissertation. For PGip, learning outcomes of,,, and.will be achieved. For ertificate, learning outcome of,,, will be achieved.. ognitive (thinking) skills On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:. analyse and critically evaluate complex business issues in an international context;. synthesise information from multiple sources and reach justifiable conclusions related to people, markets and products in international contexts;. apply conceptual and analytical frameworks to inform effective management practice in an international context;. select appropriate and justifiable approaches to analysing complex managerial problems in an international context;. select, design and apply appropriate research skills in collecting and critically analysing data Teaching/learning methods Students develop their cognitive skills at the appropriate level through methods outlined in Section above, while analysis, synthesis and critical thinking are strengthened through seminar participation and independent study. Formative and post-assessment feedback is provided on all assessed coursework. ssessment Method Students cognitive skills are assessed by individual and group coursework, presentations, examination and dissertation.

3 For PGip, learning outcomes of,, and will be achieved. For ertificate, learning outcome of, and will be achieved.. Practical skills On completion of the programme the successful student will be able to:. develop a variety of communication skills through written and/or oral presentations, demonstrating an awareness of cross-cultural differences and appropriate corporate social responsibility attitude;. calculate, interpret and present results from a variety of decisionmaking and/or problems-solving techniques;. develop and demonstrate a capability to collaborate with people from different national/cultural backgrounds;. demonstrate an advanced capability for self-managed, self-directed learning;. emonstrate appropriate research skills and transferable employability skills, particularly applied to international business. Teaching/learning methods Students learn practical skills through participation in workshops, seminars and guided discussions. dditionally, practical skills are learnt through purposefully designed exercises and activities, individual and group coursework, independent study and research methods training. ssessment Method Students practical skills are assessed by individual and group coursework, presentations, examination and dissertation. For PGip, learning outcomes of,,, and will be achieved. For ert. learning outcome of, and will be achieved.

4 . Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements). Overall structure of the programme Please refer to the programme structure diagram on page 7.. Levels and modules Level - Students on the month course only, must take the following two modules before progress onto the master s degree OMPULSORY OPTIONL PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS Students must take all of the following: MGT cademic Practice in usiness () MGT Key oncepts in Management () None Students on the month programme must pass these two compulsory modules before progression onto the master s degree

5 Level 7 OMPULSORY OPTIONL PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS Students must take all of the following: MGT usiness Strategy () MGT Management in a Globalised World () MGT9 M usiness Management Project () Students must also chooseany TWO from the following set of option modules (all are credit): HRM Organisation in ontext MGT ontemporary Issues in usiness ll taught modules (credit points) must be passed in order to progress onto the dissertation stage. ES8 Trade and Multinational Enterprises () MSO7 ecision Making for Managers () MGT Global Supply hain Management MGT Entrepreneurship MGT Emerging Markets Strategies MKT Marketing. Non-compensatable modules (note statement in. regarding FHEQ levels) Module level Module code Note ll modules are non-compensatable.. urriculum map See urriculum Map attached. Information about assessment regulations Middlesex University and usiness School ssessment Regulations apply to this programme, without exception.. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable) Not applicable to this programme

6 . Future careers (if applicable) The programme will develop candidates knowledge, skills and capabilities to an advanced level in managing in an international context, enabling them to assume managerial positions in organisations already engaged in international business or contemplating internationalisation of their operations. Graduates will in this way be better equipped for entrepreneurial activity in an international context and employment in a relevant managerial capacity. For those who have taken a career break to study, this programme will enhance opportunities for career progression. The Hendon ampus areers Service offer postgraduate students support in planning their career. 7. Particular support for learning (if applicable) Induction and orientation programme Programme and Module Handbooks Module information and learning/support material on Myunihub Guest lectures English Language Support and Numeracy Support offered by the Learner evelopment Unit esignated office hours and one-to-one meetings with teaching staff ccess to student achievement advisors Student and Unihub isability support to ensure all students can actively participate in university life. 8. JS code (or other relevant coding system) 9. Relevant Q subject benchmark group(s) N Master wards in usiness and Management usiness and Management

7 . Reference points Q Guidelines for programme specifications Q Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) Q Subject enchmark for Masters wards in usiness & Management Q and Middlesex Guidelines for Programme Specification Q odes of Practice Middlesex University Regulations Middlesex University Learning, Teaching and ssessment Strategy Middlesex University Learning Framework Programme esign Guidance, Middlesex University usiness School Teaching, Learning and ssessment Strategy Middlesex University usiness School Mission and Vision. Other information Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning are: External Examiner reports oard of Study Student focus group Module evaluation and report Peer teaching observations Student evaluation Validation and review panels Quality Monitoring Reports Indicators of quality: Student achievement uoyant enrolment Student feedback evaluation forms External examiners reports Student employability See Middlesex university s Learning and Quality Enhancement Handbook for further information. Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the student programme handbook and the University Regulations. 7

8 urriculum map for M usiness Management This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed. Programme learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding Key concepts, theories, models and contemporary issues related to international business and development ontemporary concepts, theories and development in cross cultural management, corporate social responsibility and management of diversified human resources in international contexts urrent theory and practice of decision-making techniques in management contexts Emerging issues and developments related to international trade and Multinational Enterprises Methods, techniques and theoretical perspectives deployed in business management research and scholarship Key concepts, theories, and practices in selected functional areas and international entrepreneurship ognitive skills nalyse and critically evaluate complex business issues in an international context; Synthesise information from multiple sources and reach justifiable conclusions related to people, markets and products in international contexts pply conceptual and analytical frameworks to inform effective management practice in an international context Select appropriate and justifiable approaches to analysing complex managerial problems in an international context. Select, design and apply appropriate research skills in collecting and critically analysing data Practical skills develop a variety of communication skills through written and/or oral presentations, demonstrating an awareness of cross-cultural differences and appropriate corporate social responsibility attitude calculate, interpret and present results from a variety of decision-making and/o problems-solving techniques develop and demonstrate a capability to collaborate with people from different national/cultural backgrounds demonstrate an advanced capability for self-managed, self-directed learning emonstrate appropriate research skills and transferable employability skills, particularly applied to international business Programme outcomes 7 Highest level achieved by all graduates 7 Programme Map for M Module ode Module Title y Level Trade and the Multinational Enterprises () Organisation in ontext () usiness Strategy () Management in a Globalised World () Programme Outcomes ES8 HRM MGT MGT 8

9 ontemporary Issues in usiness () Global Supply hain Management () Entrepreneurshi p () Emerging Markets Strategies () MGT MGT MGT MGT Marketing () MKT ecision Making for Managers () M usiness Management Project () MSO7 MGT9 9