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1 Faculty of Business and Law Masters Network in Management and Business Programme Specification This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the courses & associated awards offered through this Programme Specification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme s relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Document Date: 26 February 2014

2 Versioning of Programme Specification This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the University s quality assurance processes. This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table. 1 Date of initial Approval or last review: 23 January Effective date of Approved/Reviewed Programme Specification: 01/09/ /08/ This Version effective from: September Version number: MASTERS/Jan 2014/V1 Students who commenced their study on awards within this programme specification prior to 01/09/2014 should refer to the previous version of the programme specification published on the CASQE website. Modifications to Programme Specification Modifications to the programme specification since approval/ last review, and the cohort of students affected by the change, are listed in Section H (Log of Modifications) at the back of the document. Cross Referencing of Programme Specifications The following Award Programme Specification elements of provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC STANDARDS & QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CASQE Page 1 of 49 Programme Specification

3 Programme Specification The information in this document is organised into the following sections: Section A Administrative and Regulatory Information Section B Outcomes Section C Structure Section D Teaching, Learning and Assessment Section E Programme Management Section F Mapping Section G Points of Reference SECTION A ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION 1 Overarching Programme Specification Title Masters Network in Management and Business 2 Brief Summary This network of awards is designed to develop the professional and academic capabilities associated with specific disciplines within management and business. Students will gain specialist knowledge relevant to aspiring and current managers. Knowledge is aligned to sectorial professional bodies, to which many awards are accredited. There is an emphasis in all awards of the development of high level skills, and on the relationship between theory and practice, with all awards including the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to business practice. 3 Awarding institution Manchester Metropolitan University 4 Home Faculty Business and Law 5 Home Department/ School/ Institute 6 UCAS/GTTR code(s) 7 Framework for HE Qualifications position of final award(s) 8 Alignment with University Curriculum Framework 9 Engagement with the University s Uniwide Language Provision 10 Compliance with University Assessment Regulations 11 Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Assessment Regulations 12 Relationship with Faculty Foundation Year Awards Postgraduate, Professional and Commercial Department Masters (Level 7) Postgraduate Uniwide is not available for Postgraduate programmes Taught Postgraduate MSc Human Resource Management MSc International Human Resource Management In order to be accredited against the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development s Advanced Knowledge Standards all units must be passed and no condonement of units is permitted. N/A CASQE Page 2 of 49 Programme Specification

4 13 Final award title(s) MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificates in: Accounting and Finance Applied Economics Economic and Financial Analysis Finance and Business Financial Planning and Wealth Management Human Resource Management International Human Resource Management International Business Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Marketing (Communications) Marketing (Creative Advertising) Project Management Public Relations Business Technology and Analytics MSc in Financial Planning and Business Management PG Diploma: Human Resource Management with CIPD 14 Combined Honours 14a (i) Combined Honours Awards available eg: BSc/BA (Hons) AB BSc/BA (Hons) AB and XY BSc/BA (Hons) AB with XY N/A N/A (ii) Single Honours Awards available through Combined Honours (ie Named Awards) (iii) Approved Subject Combinations administered by this Programme Specification (ie home combinations) 14b Approved Subject Combination administered by other Programme Specifications Approved Combination N/A Home Programme Specification & Home Dept N/A 15 Interim exit awards and Subject title(s) PG Diploma/PG Certificates in: Accounting and Finance Applied Economics Economic and Financial Analysis Finance and Business CASQE Page 3 of 49 Programme Specification

5 Financial Planning and Wealth Management Human Resource Management International Human Resource Management International Business Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Marketing (Communications) Marketing (Creative Advertising) Project Management Public Relations Business Technology and Analytics PG Certificates in: Financial Planning and Business Management Arrangements with Partners 16 Approved Collaborative partner(s) Partner Name Type of Collaborative Partnership N/A 17 Articulation and Progression Partner Name Details of Arrangements Arrangements with Partners N/A Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies 18 PSRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on completion of MSc Human Resource Management or MSc International Human Resource Management gain a full accreditation against CIPD s advanced-level standards. Also, on completion of PG Diploma in Human Resource Management / International Human Resource Management along with successful completion of the Management Research Report Unit. (reaccreditation visit scheduled July 2014) Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM): graduate of MSc Marketing Communications eligible for associate membership of the CIM (reaccreditation in process March 2014) Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR): graduate of MSc Public Relations eligible for associate Date: 2011 CASQE Page 4 of 49 Programme Specification

6 19 Date and outcome of last PSRB approval/accreditation membership of the CIPR (reaccreditation in process March 2014) Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT): graduate of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management eligible for associate membership of Chartered Institute of Transport (re-accreditation in process March 2014) Chartered Management Institute Unit accreditation (re-accreditation in process March 2014) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS): graduate of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management eligible to apply for associate membership (reaccreditation in process March 2014) Association for Project Management (APM) accreditation for students taking the following units: Project Management Methods and Tools and Social and Organisational Aspects of Projects (re-accreditation in process March 2014 N/A See section Approval Status 20 Date and outcome of most recent MMU review/ approval (i) (ii) Latest review/approval 23 January 2014 Major Modifications to Programme Specification since last review/approval 21 Next Scheduled Review Date: January Programme Specification effective date: September 2014 CASQE Page 5 of 49 Programme Specification

7 SECTION B - OUTCOMES 23 MMU Graduate Outcomes On successful completion of their course of study MMU graduates will be able to: GO1. apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts; GO2. demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self-management; GO3. express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT; GO4. develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives; GO5. manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action; GO6. find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources; GO7. articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field. 24 Programme Rationale These awards have been developed to support graduates in their academic development and their preparation to enter/progress within specialist professional and managerial careers. All awards develop higher level knowledge and skills appropriate to level 7 study. The awards are a combination of cognate awards to focus on the development of specialised knowledge and noncognate awards to enable students to enter the management and business disciplines from a variety of degree and/or experience backgrounds. The emphasis on all courses in on the integration of academic theory with practical application in a business context. Full time students have the opportunity to undertake live business projects and period(s) of internship. Students in employment have the opportunity to apply theory to their work contexts, wherever possible making a difference in their workplace. Students studying to MSc level will complete a dissertation that can be directly related to addressing a specific business issue. In these ways students will enhance their employability skills. The majority of awards are professionally recognised through accreditations and exemptions, ensuring the relevance of the curricula to business. All awards are internationally focussed and include consideration of sustainable and ethical dimensions of business in line with University and Faculty strategies. 25 QAA Benchmark Statement(s) QAA Master s Degrees in Business and Management Programme Specific Outcomes Assurance of Learning (AoL) refers to a process used to continually improve student performance through improving student learning. The Business School has established a common set of outcomes for all programmes that are business-specific skills and knowledge appropriate to the mission of the School. These are referred to as programme level learning outcomes (PLO). Each award has its own clear goals whilst maintaining the overall mission of the School. The learning outcomes for each programme are expressed in the Programme Specification. They underpin what employers want as part of professional preparation and that we believe students will need for CASQE Page 6 of 49 Programme Specification

8 career advancement. The Outcomes Mappings provided in the appendix to this document indicate the units in which each Programme Specific Outcome will be developed. An Assurance of Learning mapping will be approved annually by the Faculty Assurance of Learning Steering Group/Faculty Student Experience Committee for each programme indicating the unit(s) in which each PLO will be assessed. (a) Final Award Learning Outcomes Common set of Learning Outcomes constructed to comply with MMU requirements and AACSB Standards. On successful completion of all MSc awards, students will be able to: PLO1: apply critical thinking to the analysis of situations, draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations for action PLO2: be effective communicators PLO3: apply a critical and reflective awareness of sustainability and ethical issues PLO4: be professional and commercially prepared On successful completion of MSc Accounting and Finance students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in accounting and finance. On successful completion of MSc Applied Economics students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in applied economics. On successful completion of MS Economic and Financial Analysis students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in economics and financial analysis. On successful completion of MSc Finance and Business students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in finance and business On successful completion of MSc Financial Planning and Wealth Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in financial planning and wealth management. On successful completion of MSc Human Resource Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in human resource management. On successful completion of MSc International Human Resource Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in international human resource management. On successful completion of MSc International Business Management students will be able to: CASQE Page 7 of 49 Programme Specification

9 PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in international business management. On successful completion of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in logistics and supply chain management. On successful completion of MSc Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in management. On successful completion of MSc Marketing students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in marketing. On successful completion of MSc Marketing (Communications)students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in marketing and marketing communications. On successful completion of MSc Marketing (Creative Advertising) students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in marketing and marketing and creative advertising. On successful completion of MSc Project Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in project management. On successful completion of MSc Public Relations students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in public relations. On successful completion of MSc Business Technology and Analytics students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in business technology and analytics. On successful completion of all PG Diplomas, students will be able to: PLO1: apply critical thinking to the analysis of situations, draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations for action PLO2: be effective communicators PLO3: apply a critical and reflective awareness of sustainability and ethical issues PLO4: be professional and commercially prepared On successful completion of PG Diploma Accounting and Finance students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in accounting and finance. On successful completion of PG Diploma Applied Economics students will be able to: CASQE Page 8 of 49 Programme Specification

10 PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in applied economics. On successful completion of PG Diploma Economic and Financial Analysis students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in economics and financial analysis. On successful completion of PG Diploma Finance and Business students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in finance and business On successful completion of PG Diploma Financial Planning and Wealth Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in financial planning and wealth management. On successful completion of PG Diploma Human Resource Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in human resource management. On successful completion of PG Diploma International Human Resource Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in international human resource management. On successful completion of PG Diploma International Business Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in international business management. On successful completion of PG Diploma Logistics and Supply Chain Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in logistics and supply chain management. On successful completion of PG Diploma Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in management. On successful completion of PG Diploma Marketing students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in marketing. On successful completion of PG Diploma Marketing (Communications)students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in marketing and marketing communications. CASQE Page 9 of 49 Programme Specification

11 On successful completion of PG Diploma Marketing (Creative Advertising) students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills in addressing complex issues in marketing and marketing and creative advertising. On successful completion of PG Diploma Project Management students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in project management. On successful completion of PG Diploma Public Relations students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in public relations. On successful completion of PG Diploma Business Technology and Analytics students will be able to: PLO5: apply advanced specific knowledge, professional and research skills to specific business issues in business technology and analytics. On successful completion of all PG Certificates, students will be able to PLO1: apply critical thinking to the analysis of situations and draw appropriate conclusions PLO2: communicate in writing PLO3: be professional and commercially aware On successful completion of PG Certificate in Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in Management On successful completion of PG Certificate Accounting and Finance students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in accounting and finance. On successful completion of PG Certificate Applied Economics students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in applied economics. On successful completion of PG Certificate Economic and Financial Analysis students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in economics and financial analysis. On successful completion of PG Certificate Finance and Business students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in finance and business On successful completion of PG Certificate Financial Planning and Wealth Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in financial planning and wealth management. On successful completion of PG Certificate Human Resource Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in human resource management. CASQE Page 10 of 49 Programme Specification

12 On successful completion of PG Certificate International Human Resource Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in international human resource management. On successful completion of PG Certificate International Business Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in international business management. On successful completion of PG Certificate Logistics and Supply Chain Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in logistics and supply chain management. On successful completion of PG Certificate Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in management. On successful completion of PG Certificate Marketing students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in marketing. On successful completion of PG Certificate Marketing (Communications)students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced specific subject specific knowledge in marketing and marketing communications. On successful completion of PG Certificate Marketing (Creative Advertising) students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in marketing and marketing and creative advertising. On successful completion of PG Certificate Project Management students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in project management. On successful completion of PG Certificate Public Relations students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in public relations. On successful completion of PG Certificate Business Technology and Analytics students will be able to: PLO4: apply advanced subject specific knowledge in business technology and analytics. (b) Combined Honours Learning Outcomes N/A (c) Pass Degree Learning Outcomes N/A 27 Interim Award Learning Outcomes Outcomes for all interim awards for MSc are as specified in outcome awards for PG Diploma and PG Certificate as indicated above. CASQE Page 11 of 49 Programme Specification

13 SECTION C STRUCTURE 28 Structures, modes of delivery (eg FT/PT/DL etc), levels, credits, awards, curriculum map of all units (identifying core/option status, credits, pre or co-requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements IN RELATION TO ALL PROGRAMMES LISTED BELOW: All programmes are offered in full time mode. Students may study on a full time basis or on a part time basis alongside the full time students. Where stated programmes are also offered in part time mode and distance learning mode. All Business School Level 7 units may be used as Option units. Those indicated in each programme structure may be replaced by alternative approved units in appendix 1. The Internship unit is available as an Optional unit attracting Practice Credits. Option Units Choose (INSERT NUMBER) from options listed 5U7Z0082 Practice Credits Internship 10 PART TIME STUDY FOR ALL PROGRAMMES LISTED BELOW: Where a student is studying on a part time basis the units Investigating Business Practice and Research Methods can be replaced by the unit Academic and Professional Development. Core Unit 5R7Z0067 Academic and Professional Development 30 CASQE Page 12 of 49 Programme Specification

14 ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND ECONOMICS MSc Accounting and Finance Full time and Part Time online PG Diploma Accounting and Finance PG Certificate Accounting and Finance Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5R7Z0058 International Corporate Reporting and 30 Governance 5R7Z0059 Corporate Finance and Strategy 30 5R7Z0061 Investigating Business Practice (AFE) 15 5R7Z0062 Research Methods 15 5R7Z0063 Dissertation 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5R7Z0054 Behavioural Economics and Financial Decision 30 Making 5T7Z0074 International Environment 30 5T7Z0065 Management Practice 30 5U7Z0058 Public Relations Theory, Strategy and Planning 30 5U7Z0045 Project Management Concepts and Practice 30 5U7Z0053 Integrated Marketing Communications Planning 30 and Control 5U7Z0043 Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts and 30 Practices Approved option unit On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Accounting and Finance 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Accounting and Finance 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Accounting and Finance Where the course is delivered on a part time basis, students will study the same programme structure but over an extended period. The order of delivery of taught units will be adjusted annually to ensure the efficiency of delivery, eg shared delivery of units. CASQE Page 13 of 49 Programme Specification

15 MSc Applied Economics PG Diploma Applied Economics PG Certificate Applied Economics Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5R7Z0054 Behavioural Economics and Financial Decision 30 Making 5R7Z0055 Global Economic Analysis 30 5R7Z0057 Applied Economic Theory 30 5R7Z0061 Investigating Business Practice (AFE) 15 5R7Z0062 Research Methods 15 5R7Z0063 Dissertation 60 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Applied Economics 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Applied Economics 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Applied Economics MSc Economic and Financial Analysis PG Diploma Economic and Financial Analysis PG Certificate Economic and Financial Analysis Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5R7Z0054 Behavioural Economics and Financial Decision 30 Making 5R7Z0056 Financial Economics and The Banking Crisis 30 5R7Z0055 Global Economic Analysis 30 5R7Z0061 Investigating Business Practice (AFE) 15 5R7Z0062 Research Methods 15 5R7Z0063 Dissertation 60 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Economic and Financial Analysis 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Economic and Financial Analysis 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Economic and Financial Analysis CASQE Page 14 of 49 Programme Specification

16 MSc Finance and Business PG Diploma Finance and Business PG Certificate Finance and Business Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5R7Z0060 Corporate Reporting and Finance 30 5R7Z0064 Business and Performance Management 30 5R7Z0061 Investigating Business Practice (AFE) 15 5R7Z0062 Research Methods 15 5R7Z0063 Dissertation 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5R7Z0054 Behavioural Economics and Financial Decision 30 Making 5T7Z0074 International Environment 30 5T7Z0065 Management Practice 30 5U7Z0058 Public Relations Theory, Strategy and Planning 30 5U7Z0045 Project Management Concepts and Practice 30 5U7Z0053 Integrated Marketing Communications Planning 30 and Control 5U7Z0043 Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts and 30 Practices Approved option unit 30 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Finance and Business 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Finance and Business 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Finance and Business CASQE Page 15 of 49 Programme Specification

17 MSc Financial Planning and Business Management PG Certificate Financial Planning and Business Management Entry to this award is only for holders of professional accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Personal Finance Society. Chartered Financial Planner of the Chartered Insurance Institute is admitted with specific credit for 60 credits of masters study: complete 120 credits. Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute or Fellow of the Personal Finance Society is admitted with specific credit for 90 credits of masters study: complete 90 credits, being Academic and Professional Development and Dissertation. (See Admission with Specific Credit: Section 38 of this document) Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5R7Z0067 Academic and Professional Development 30 5R7Z0063 Dissertation 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5R7Z0054 Behavioural Economics and Financial Decision 30 Making Approved option unit 30 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Financial Planning and Business Management (60 credits of taught units, not including exemptions) 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Financial Planning and Business Management MSc Financial Planning and Wealth Management PG Diploma Financial Planning and Wealth Management PG Certificate Financial Planning and Wealth Management Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5R7Z0052 Financial Planning and Wealth Management 30 5R7Z0053 Taxation and Retirement Planning 30 5R7Z0054 Behavioural Economics and Financial Decision 30 Making 5R7Z0061 Investigating Business Practice (AFE) 15 5R7Z0062 Research Methods 15 5R7Z0063 Dissertation 60 CASQE Page 16 of 49 Programme Specification

18 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Financial Planning and Wealth Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Financial Planning and Wealth Management 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Financial Planning and Wealth Management CASQE Page 17 of 49 Programme Specification

19 MANAGEMENT MSc Human Resource Management Full Time, Part Time and Distance PG Diploma Human Resource Management Full Time, Part Time and Distance PG Certificate Human Resource Management Full Time, Part Time and Distance Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5T7Z0089 Leading, Managing and Developing People 15 5T7Z0077 HR in Context 15 5T7Z0078 Developing Skills for Business Leadership 15 5T7Z0079 Research Methods in Human Resource 15 Management 5T7Z0080 Employment Resourcing, Relations and Law 30 5T7Z0071 Dissertation (HR) 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5T7Z0082 Performance and Reward 30 5T7Z0083 Business Psychology in Action 30 5T7Z0084 Ethics, Responsibility and Equality 30 5T7Z0085 Strategic Learning, Coaching and Talent 30 Development 5T7Z0086 Organisational Learning and Knowledge 30 Management On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Human Resource Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Human Resource Management 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Human Resource Management Where the course is delivered on a part time basis, students will study the same programme structure but over an extended period. The order of delivery of taught units will be adjusted annually to ensure the efficiency of delivery, eg shared delivery of units. The distinctiveness of this award from International Human Resource Management is reflected through 30 credits unique unit of study and 60 credits unique dissertation focus. CASQE Page 18 of 49 Programme Specification

20 MSc International Human Resource Management PG Diploma International Human Resource Management PG Certificate International Human Resource Management Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5T7Z0089 Leading, Managing and Developing People 15 5T7Z0077 HR in Context 15 5T7Z0078 Developing Skills for Business Leadership 15 5T7Z0079 Research Methods in Human Resource 15 Management 5T7Z0081 International and Comparative HRM 30 5T7Z0071 Dissertation (HR) 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5T7Z0082 Performance and Reward * 30 5T7Z0083 Business Psychology in Action 30 5T7Z0084 Ethics, Responsibility and Equality 30 5T7Z0085 Strategic Learning, Coaching and Talent 30 Development 5T7Z0086 Organisational Learning and Knowledge 30 Management On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Human Resource Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Human Resource Management 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Human Resource Management *Students seeking the CIPD award must take Performance and Reward The distinctiveness of this award from Human Resource Management is reflected through 30 credits unique unit of study and 60 credits unique dissertation focus. CASQE Page 19 of 49 Programme Specification

21 PG Diploma in Human Resource Management with CIPD Full time, Part time and Distance Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5T7Z0089 Leading, Managing and Developing People 15 5T7Z0077 HR in Context 15 5T7Z0078 Developing Skills for Business Leadership 15 5T7Z0079 Research Methods in Human Resource 15 Management 5T7Z0080 Employment Resourcing, Relations and Law 30 5T7Z0087 Management Research Report 15 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5T7Z0082 Performance and Reward 30 5T7Z0083 Business Psychology in Action 30 5T7Z0084 Ethics, Responsibility and Equality 30 5T7Z0085 Strategic Learning, Coaching and Talent 30 Development 5T7Z0086 Organisational Learning and Knowledge 30 Management On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Human Resource Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Human Resource Management (not including Management Research Report) 135 credits: final exit award PG Diploma Human Resource Management with CIPD Where the course is delivered on a part time basis, students will study the same programme structure but over an extended period. The order of delivery of taught units will be adjusted annually to ensure the efficiency of delivery, eg shared delivery of units. CASQE Page 20 of 49 Programme Specification

22 MSc International Business Management PG Diploma International Business Management PG Certificate International Business Management Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5T7Z0073 International Strategy and Management 30 5T7Z0074 International Environment 30 5T7Z0090 Investigating Business Practice 15 5T7Z0091 Research Methods 15 5T7Z0092 Dissertation 60 Option Units STREAM OPTION Choose 1 from options listed 5T7Z0075 Key Debates in Contemporary International 30 Relations 5T7Z0081 International and Comparative HRM 30 5U7Z0047 Strategic Information Systems and Technology 30 5U7Z0050 Contemporary Issues in Marketing Strategy 30 5U7Z0045 Project Management Concepts and Practices 30 5U7Z0043 Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts and 30 Practices 5R7Z0059 Corporate Finance and Strategy 30 5R7Z0054 Behavioural Economics & Financial Decision 30 Making Approved option unit 30 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate International Business Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma International Business Management 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc International Business Management CASQE Page 21 of 49 Programme Specification

23 MSc Management PG Diploma Management PG Certificate Management Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5T7Z0065 Management Practice 30 5T7Z0068 Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 30 5T7Z0090 Investigating Business Practice 15 5T7Z0091 Research Methods 15 5T7Z0092 Dissertation 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5U7Z0045 Project Management Concepts and Practices 30 5T7Z0085 Strategic Learning, Coaching and Talent 30 Development 5U7Z0084 Strategy and Planning for Digital and Social 30 Media Communications Approved option unit 30 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Management 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Management This award title is also offered on a part time basis in the Professional Development Network. Students achieve the same learning outcomes but the structure of the programme differs to reflect the practitioner orientation of the part time course. CASQE Page 22 of 49 Programme Specification

24 MARKETING, OPERATIONS AND DIGITAL BUSINESS MSc Business Technology and Analytics PG Diploma Business Technology and Analytics PG Certificate Business Technology and Analytics Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5U7Z0049 Business Analytics 30 5U7Z0047 Strategic Information Systems and Technology 30 5U7Z0048 Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise 30 5U7Z0062 Investigating Business Practice 15 5U7Z0063 Research Methods 15 5U7Z0064 Dissertation 60 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Business Technology and Analytics 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Business Technology and Analytics 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Business Technology and Analytics MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management PG Diploma Logistics and Supply Chain Management PG Certificate Logistics and Supply Chain Management Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5U7Z0043 Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts and 30 Practices 5U7Z0044 Supply Chain Planning 30 5U7Z0062 Investigating Business Practice 15 5U7Z0063 Research Methods 15 5U7Z0064 Dissertation 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5T7Z0065 Management Practice 30 5U7Z0045 Project Management Concepts and Practice 30 5U7Z0049 Business Analytics 30 Approved option unit 30 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Logistics and Supply Chain Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Logistics and Supply Chain Management 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management CASQE Page 23 of 49 Programme Specification

25 MSc Marketing PG Diploma Marketing PG Certificate Marketing Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5U7Z0050 Contemporary Issues in Marketing Strategy 30 5U7Z0084 Strategy and Planning for Digital and Social 30 Media Communications 5U7Z0051 International Brand Strategy 30 5U7Z0062 Investigating Business Practice 15 5U7Z0063 Research Methods 15 5U7Z0064 Dissertation 60 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Marketing 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Marketing 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Marketing The distinctiveness of this award from Marketing (Communications) and Marketing (Creative Advertising) is reflected through 30 credits unique unit of study and 60 credits unique dissertation focus. MSc Marketing (Communications) PG Diploma Marketing (Communications) PG Certificate Marketing (Communications) Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5U7Z0053 Integrated Marketing Communications Planning 30 and Control 5U7Z0084 Strategy and Planning for Digital and Social 30 Media Communications 5U7Z0051 International Brand Strategy 30 5U7Z0062 Investigating Business Practice 15 5U7Z0063 Research Methods 15 5U7Z0064 Dissertation 60 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Marketing (Communications) 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Marketing (Communications) 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Marketing (Communications) The distinctiveness of this award from Marketing and Marketing (Creative Advertising) is reflected through 30 credits unique unit of study and 60 credits unique dissertation focus. CASQE Page 24 of 49 Programme Specification

26 MSc Marketing (Creative Advertising) PG Diploma Marketing (Creative Advertising) PG Certificate Marketing (Creative Advertising) Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5U7Z0055 Creative Advertising 30 5U7Z0084 Strategy and Planning for Digital and Social 30 Media Communications 5U7Z0051 International Brand Strategy 30 5U7Z0062 Investigating Business Practice 15 5U7Z0063 Research Methods 15 5U7Z0064 Dissertation 60 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Marketing (Creative Advertising) 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Marketing (Creative Advertising) 180 credits: Final exit award MSc Marketing (Creative Advertising) The distinctiveness of this award from Marketing (Communications) and Marketing is reflected through 30 credits unique unit of study and 60 credits unique dissertation focus. CASQE Page 25 of 49 Programme Specification

27 MSc Project Management PG Diploma Project Management PG Certificate Project Management Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5U7Z0045 Project Management Concepts and Practices 30 5U7Z0046 Project Management Organisation and Systems 30 5U7Z0062 Investigating Business Practice 15 5U7Z0063 Research Methods 15 5U7Z0064 Dissertation 60 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 5T7Z0065 Management Practice 30 5U7Z0043 Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts and 30 Practices 5U7Z0049 Business Analytics 30 Approved Option Unit 30 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Project Management 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Project Management 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Project Management MSc Public Relations PG Diploma Public Relations PG Certificate Public Relations Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 5U7Z0058 Public Relations Theory, Strategy and Planning 30 5U7Z0084 Strategy and Planning for Digital and Social 30 Media Communications 5U7Z0059 Public Relations Skills and Specialisms 30 5U7Z0062 Investigating Business Practice 15 5U7Z0063 Research Methods 15 5U7Z0064 Dissertation 60 On successful completion of the following Level 7 credits: 60 credits: interim/final exit award PG Certificate Public Relations 120 credits: interim/final exit award PG Diploma Public Relations 180 credits: Final exit award - MSc Public Relations CASQE Page 26 of 49 Programme Specification

28 Approved Option Units 5R7Z Academic and Professional Development 5R7Z Applied Economic Theory 5R7Z Behavioural Economics and Financial Decision Making 5U7Z Business Analytics 5R7Z Business and Performance Management 5T7Z Business Psychology in Action 5U7Z Contemporary Issues in Marketing Strategy 5U7Z Corporate Finance and Strategy 5R7Z Corporate Reporting and Finance 5U7Z Corporate Reputation and Media Management 5U7Z Creative Advertising 5T7Z Critical Reflections on Self as Leader and Leadership Practice 5T7Z Developing Skills for Business Leadership 5U7Z Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise 5T7Z Employment Resourcing, Relations and Law 5T7Z Ethics, Responsibility and Equality 5R7Z Financial Economics and The Banking Crisis 5R7Z Financial Planning and Wealth Management 5R7Z Global Economic Analysis 5T7Z HR in Context 5T5Z HR Policy and Practice 5U7Z Integrated Marketing Communications Planning and Control 5U7Z International Brand Strategy 5T7Z International and Comparative HRM 5R7Z International Corporate Reporting And Governance 5T7Z International Environment 5T7Z International Strategy and Management 5T7Z0090 (MODB), 5U7Z0062 (Management) - Investigating Business Practice 5T7Z Key Debates in Contemporary International Relations 5U7Z Leadership and Management in PR 5T7Z Leading, Managing and Developing People 5U7Z Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts and Practices 5T7Z Management Practice 5T7Z Management Research Report 5T6Z0053 Organisational Improvement Development Business and Operational Analysis and Application Skills 5T7Z Organisational Learning and Knowledge Management 5T7Z Performance and Reward 5T5Z Personal Development as a Manager and Leader 5U7Z Place Development Theory and Practice 5U7Z Place Intelligence and Forecasting 6F7Z Policy for Sustainable Development (Science and Engineering) 5U7Z Principles of Place Leadership, Governance and Partnership Development 5U7Z Principles of Place Management, Marketing and Branding 5U7Z Project Management Concepts and Practices 5U7Z Project Management Organisation and Systems 5U7Z Public Relations Skills and Specialisms 5U7Z Public Relations Theory and Strategy CASQE Page 27 of 49 Programme Specification

29 5U7Z Public Relations Theory, Strategy and Planning 5R7Z0062 (AFE), 5T7Z0091 (Management), 5U7Z0063 (MODB) - Research Methods 5U7Z Strategic Information Systems and Technology 5U7Z Strategy and Planning for Digital and Social Media Communications 5T7Z Strategy Learning, Coaching and Talent Development 5T7Z Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 5U7Z Supply Chain Planning 5T7Z Sustainable Leadership for the Future 5R7Z Taxation and Retirement Planning CASQE Page 28 of 49 Programme Specification

30 SECTION D - TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT 29 Articulation of Graduate Prospects Course Teams, Course Leaders and Programme Coordinators work collaboratively in establishing curriculum content for each award, drawing on Subject Benchmarks, accrediting and professional bodies, current curriculum research, and developments in business practice. In this way they can establish a curriculum based on skills and knowledge that will maximise the opportunities for graduate success. In keeping with the University s Vision and Mission each award focuses on the professional development of students, and does so with consideration of the ethical and sustainability dimensions of the domain of each award. Thus Management and Business graduates are taking in to their careers a distinctive set of capabilities. Each course team maintains links with its alumni, increasingly facilitated by social networking tools, and where possible includes alumni in direct involvement with future cohorts as guest speakers, providers of projects, internships and assignment contexts. As many of our graduates are international, direct course involvement of these alumni is more challenging to achieve. The Postgraduate team works in cooperation with the Alumni Office, the Marketing Officers and MMU International to draw up case studies of graduate careers (and their employers) that are used to guide applicants and current students. The DLHE is used for early career information. Student feedback provided in-course through the ISS and the PTES is used to assess the effectiveness of the programme in students perceptions of their employability and their confidence; and this is used to inform teaching, learning and assessment strategies. 30 Curriculum Design Knowledge Each award includes core units of specialist knowledge structured in to 30 credits units, enabling a depth of consideration of the content. Awards of a more general nature (for example MSc Management and International Business Management) also include an option unit to provide students with the opportunity to develop a particular area of specialist knowledge. Option units are also available on the HRM awards. Option units are generally also core units on a specialist programme to ensure their viability. Academic Skills The skills contained within each unit are defined in the unit specification, mapped, and actioned through the teaching, learning and assessment strategy as indicated below. A specific focus on academic skills is contained within the Research Methods (full time students) and Academic and Professional Skills (part time students) units. Delivery of these units is split across the programme to ensure that they support early skills development to support masters level learning and later skills development to underpin the dissertation. Employability Skills The skills contained within each unit are defined in the unit specification, mapped, and actioned through the teaching, learning and assessment strategy as indicated below. A specific focus on employability skills is contained within the Investigating Business Practice unit and, on the HRM programmes, Developing Skills for Business Leadership unit. All students on the masters network are able to access the Internship Programme supported by the Placement and Employability team in the Faculty who also provided personalised guidance on job seeking skills. CASQE Page 29 of 49 Programme Specification

31 Modes of Delivery All awards in this network are offered on a full time basis but may also be offered on a part-time or distance basis. Where this is the case, this is indicated in the programme structure. In all cases, students will be provided with an induction in to the university and course requirements, and preparation for study, as is appropriate to the mode(s) of delivery. Individual units within a programme may be offered in more than one mode. The learning and teaching associated with each mode is outlined below. Linear delivery: This is where units are taught on a weekly basis providing regular face-to-face contact, generally over a single term, although some units may be taught across a full academic year. Face to-face contact is supported by materials/learning activities/communication provided through the university VLE. There is generally 20 hours of direct contact for each 10 credits. Block delivery: This is where units are taught in one or more blocks of study. Generally these are two days of consecutive direct contact for study of a single unit for each 10 credits. Some of the direct time may be replaced by distance learning materials/activities/communication provided through the university VLE. Online: This is where units are taught wholly at a distance with no requirement for attendance at the University. The course will be delivered through a VLE. This will generally be the university standard VLE but on occasions third party VLEs are used. Work-based: This is where students study the course materials at a distance and the form of assessment is amended to enable the completion of a work-based project and an academic reflection to address the learning outcomes of a unit. A Work-based Framework handbook is provided to students and to staff to support this mode of study. Progression The Masters network has been purposely designed with exit awards at Certificate, Diploma and Masters level. The changing postgraduate study landscape (particularly for home and EU students) has guided us in the design of a flexible curriculum structure. For full time study the MSc year is split in to three distinct periods: Term 1: Two 30 credit units of study supplemented by early input in relation to employability and writing/research skills. (Students may graduate with a PG Certificate on successful completion of this phase.) Term 2: One 30 credit unit of study, 15 credit Investigating Business Practice and 15 credit Research Methods. (Students may graduate with a PG Diploma on successful completion of this phase.) Term 3 and summer: Dissertation. For part time study, students generally study to MSc over a two year period. The HRM course is offered in a part time mode as a separate course on an afternoon/evening and evening only basis. On other courses students are generally taught alongside the full time students but over a two year period. The HRM course is also to be offered in a distance-learning mode. CASQE Page 30 of 49 Programme Specification

32 The Postgraduate Certificate awards have been designed to enable the achievement of specialist knowledge and to benefit from the early delivery of employability and research skills in an intensive four month full time period of study. The Diploma awards enable further specialisation and the opportunity to apply learning in a live business project completed in the Investigating Business Practice unit. The Masters award enables students to complete a more in-depth independent dissertation that can take one of a number of forms dependent upon the student s context: for example empirical, consultancy or enterprise. Informed Design The design of the curriculum as described above has been informed by feedback from current students, gathered through regular surveys and from focus groups held during the Programmes Review period. Potential employers have been involved in verifying our designs directly and indirectly through their contribution to professional body guidance. Government and nongovernmental bodies (AACSB HEFCE, EFMD) have also informed the content and structure of our awards. 31 Learning and Teaching The Business School has articulated its approach to learning and teaching in to a single strategy as presented below. Introduction and Philosophy Our philosophy is that students who study at MMUBS benefit from excellence and consistency in learning, teaching and assessment and the strengths of the individual subject specific expertise of staff within a supportive and inclusive environment where all contributions are valued. The MMUBS Blend The MMUBS student experience is distinctive and is built around modelling professional behaviour. This immersive learning experience benefits our students in a number of ways including: Courses that reflect current business practice and values that help students to continually develop as world class professionals Courses that are accredited by professional organisations as recognition of our professional approach A business professional approach to the delivery of learning and teaching that is built upon staff professional skills, research informed subjects and continuous professional development Degree + - extra curricular opportunities, such as student societies engaged with their professions, that add value to the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study and enhance employability CASQE Page 31 of 49 Programme Specification

33 The key attributes of learning, teaching and assessment on our courses are: An emphasis on professional skills development with embedded curriculum links to employability skills developed as part of the learning, teaching and assessment process. A commitment to sustainability and developing students as responsible managers including the use of case based scenarios to develop professional judgements and ethics. Assurance of learning* of programme level outcomes through authentic, relevant summative assessments based on the simulation of the professional environment. Supportive assessment processes such as rehearsing how to solve problems together with additional, front ended support in early assessments within each academic level of study. A blended approach using a coaching model for Personal Academic Tutoring (PAT) to build on student strengths and help them to address their areas for improvement, including developing and monitoring inclusive learning plans such as PLPs. As students progress the contact time will be become more specific to their identified, agreed needs. Alternative modes of learning to support the needs, learning styles and abilities of and to enable contributions from all of our students. A mix of alternative approaches such as lectures, seminars, videos and self directed study. Student learning styles and choices can influence the approach relevant to their level of study that is agreed with their tutors. Using research informed teaching (RIT) as a bridge between research and teaching with an increased emphasis on RIT at levels 6 and 7. A wide use of diagnostic online and in-class testing to identify student progress and individual learning needs. Flexible levels of additional support to challenge exceptional students and support those identified as needing further help to progress. The consistent use of a wide range of digital resources including imaginative use of a virtual learning environment and digital library resources. These resources are complimentary resources for student development. A wide range of faculty events built around strong student societies that are connected to their professions. The events focus on, but are not limited to, improving CASQE Page 32 of 49 Programme Specification