MSc International Project Management (Oil & Gas)

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1 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT MSc International Project Management (Oil & Gas) PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION October 2015

2 GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY PS1 Programme Specification Pro-forma 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Programme Title: MSc International Project Management (Oil & Gas) 2. Final Award: MSc International Project Management (Oil & Gas) 3. Exit Awards: PgC International Project Management (Oil & Gas) PgD International Project Management (Oil & Gas) 4. Awarding Body: Glasgow Caledonian University 5. Approval Date: May School: Engineering and Built Environment 7. Host Division: Department of Construction and Surveying 8. UCAS Code: Not applicable 9. PSB Involvement: Accreditation will be arranged with the Energy Institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Association for Project Management (APM), and the Project Management Institute (PMI) 10. Place of Delivery: Glasgow Caledonian University and GCU London 11. Subject Benchmark Statement: QAA Qualification descriptors for Masters Degrees 12. Dates of PS Preparation/Revision: October Mode of Delivery Full time, Part time and Distance learning 14. Programme Leader Dr Michael Tong Academic Rationale Project management is a major feature of any industrialised society, and there is always a requirement to manage projects for both social and industrial development. In recent years, there has been an increasing requirement to improve and professionalise the management of projects in all business sectors. The MSc International Project Management (Oil & Gas) fulfils this requirement based on a proven product (MSc International Project Management) that is in widespread demand within the sector and associated industries. The programme equips students with the skills necessary to manage projects and provides them the opportunity to develop the abilities, frame of reference and a common understanding of project management language to work more effectively within the industry. The programme provides a core range of areas to suit the professional development needs of the modern project management professional in the global oil & gas industry. This is achieved through exposure to specialist Oil and Gas topics together with a core of modules, extracted from the existing MSc International Project Management, which aim to develop generic professional skills in the area of Project Management within the context of working within the Oil and Gas Industry. The MSc International Project Management (Oil and Gas) is to be offered on a full-time (one year), part-time (two year) and online distance-learning route (2-5 years). The GCU Learn Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is fully exploited to ensure that students have flexible access to course materials also providing the function to interact with other students and with staff. The programme is supported by a programme leader, programme administrator, 12 core teaching staff and a number of industrial based speakers. Collectively, the teaching team has significant experience of delivering project management expertise within the UK and internationally. The MSc International Project Management host programme commenced in 2005 and is designed to provide progression opportunities for professionals within the sector. The programme is fully accredited by four professional bodies: the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Association for Project Management (APM), and the Project Management Institute (PMI). GCU is the only University running a course under this or a similar title that is accredited by four distinct professional bodies. Under the terms of a partnership agreement with RICS the programme operates an approved system for admissions and progression for students following a pathway to full professional membership at postgraduate level. Programme Content This programme has successfully built on the established MSc International Project Management programme and shares a significant proportion of the staff expertise and modules offered. The programme also offers several 1

3 internationalised modules that further develop the utility, opportunity and synergy with existing offerings. These modules emphasise the project management skills and international perspective visualized for a graduate from the programme. Research Methods is embedded within the core Dissertation module which is intended to give the student the skills necessary to conduct in-depth research both academically and in industry. Participation in the Dissertation Away event also provides an invaluable opportunity for students to informally discuss issues of conducting research for a dissertation and to introduce them to the processes involved. The programme utilises a range of new (Oil and Gas) and proven (Project/Construction Management) modules designed to enhance the skill set of the Construction Professional who wishes to contribute to the Oil and Gas Sector. The programme has at its core the following 8 modules: The Oil and Gas Industry (New) - introduces the student to the fundamental principles and activities within the global oil and gas industry. This includes legal ownership of hydrocarbon reserves, strategic investments, and the processes involved in upstream and downstream activities within the oil and gas industry. Aspects of health and safety standards will also be introduced in the module. Oil & Gas Contracts and Disputes (New) - provides the student with an understanding of procurement and contract administration in a modern international oil & gas environment based on the main contracts. The module will examine the various methods of resolving disputes arising under contracts at law, through statutory legislation and by agreement: Litigation; Arbitration; Adjudication; ADR including Conciliation, Mediation, and Negotiation. Comparison of cross border/international methods of dispute resolution particularly in relation to arbitration and Adjudication. Construction Management - will provide a full conceptual understanding of the construction industry from a senior management perspective. The module will also integrate some elements of the APM competencies in integration & scope management. Construction Economics and Procurement - provides students with a macro overview of the structure of the construction sector including materials supply and relationships with the economy as a whole. Development and Project Economics - involves the valuation of land and property including the preparation of a developer s budget and an introduction to the principles of lifecycle costing. The factors influencing urban and regional economics including government policies, planning and land use. The impact of these factors on land use will be explored. International Construction Project Finance - examines the financial management from bid preparation to contract financing, with particular emphasis on capital investment decisions and cash flow management, all within the context of international construction projects. Project Management will provide a deeper understanding of project management in relation to both the principles of project management and the planning of projects using appropriate industry standard software and concepts. Risk and Value Management examines the management of risk on international construction projects including methodologies for risk identification, analysis, acceptance and transfer are vital elements to the success of a project. Another element to the success of a project is the understanding of the value requirements of the client. Value Management is a pro-active, creative, team orientated exercise that maximises the functional value of a project by managing its development from concept to use by reference to the value requirements of the client. Patterns of Delivery FULL TIME This mode serves the needs of fresh graduates from a range of relevant undergraduate programmes wishing to further their studies at advanced level, mature students undertaking a career change, and international students who wish to pursue further studies in Scotland. It is envisaged that students are drawn from predominantly construction related (cognate) backgrounds, with scope for accepting non-cognate first degree holders who wish to broaden their career options into the construction arena. Full-time students would normally complete the programme in one year. PART TIME This mode of study can be carried out whilst employed in the industry. All modules attached to the programme are delivered via the GCU Learn Virtual Learning Environment to provide a flexible learning means with contact time oriented around face to face enhancement sessions designed to embed deep learning in the students. However, the proven value of the web-based delivery mode via GCU Learn in providing a flexible learning means that less formal contact time is required. In accordance with current practice, it is anticipated that a total of no more than 1 day per week would be required for part-time students to be in contact with module delivery staff, but this may vary depending upon the modules selected. Part-time students would normally complete the programme in two years. DISTANCE LEARNING This mode of study is fully compliant with the standards laid down in the 2002 Glasgow Caledonian University Policy on the Quality Assurance of Distance Learning. All of the modules forming the programme are web-delivered. This facilitates the ability of distance learners to shape their study time around the thematic elements of the delivered 2

4 modules. Since web-based is the preferred mode for module delivery, full-time, part-time and distance learners all have a similar experience of the learning process. Although most of the distance learners do not wish to regularly attend the University for a variety of reasons, they are entitled to attend the scheduled enhancement activities on a voluntary basis. Experience of the distance learning mode shows that the peripatetic nature of industry around the world is leveraging an ever-increasing demand for the distance learning mode. It is anticipated that the distance learning mode of study will constitute the highest demand of all of the offered modes of study. GCU LONDON This mode of study is similar to the full time mode. Students will be based on a full time basis at our London campus. MODE OF STUDY FULL TIME PART-TIME DISTANCE Key: TIME (MONTHS) Minimum period of study Maximum period of study 2. EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME The general educational aims of the programme include the following: Be provided with the knowledge and skills to equip them for a career as a project manager within the oil & gas industry in the UK and internationally Develop competence in a range of appropriate specialist areas Develop the critical and analytical powers of the student in relation to the analysis of differing views on emerging concepts and to enable them to evaluate these against a background of a constantly changing oil & gas industry Gain the skills to adapt and respond positively to change Develop critical, analytical problem-based learning skills and the transferable skills to prepare them for employment as a project manager within the oil & gas sector Enhance the development of their communication skills Further develop the skills required for his/her employment Receive a learning experience that promotes and encourages a culture of lifelong learning students for further study in the context of his/her continuing professional development 3

5 4. PROGRAMME STRUCTURES AND REQUIREMENTS, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDITS AND AWARDS Preamble The structure of the programme is consistent with most other equivalent postgraduate degrees offered at GCU. The first part of the degree is comprised of taught modules set at the Masters (SHEM) level and allocated 15 credit points each and the latter part of the degree is comprised of a Masters dissertation worth 60 credit points. There are criteria governing which combinations of taught modules are acceptable. Given that these criteria are followed, awards may be made as follows: University Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) for passes in 4 taught modules with at least one oil & gas module (excluding the dissertation) attached to the programme may be selected. 60 SHEM Level credits Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in International Project Management for passes in 8 taught modules with at least two in oil & gas. Module selection criteria must be followed (see below). 120 SHEM Level credits MSc in International Project Management for passes in 8 taught modules and a pass in the Dissertation module. Module selection criteria must be followed (see below). 180 SHEM Level credits Selection of Taught Modules (Table on the following page) As part of the requirement for the award of PgD in International Project Management (Oil & Gas), students must achieve passes in all 8 taught core modules. The 8 taught modules must be selected from the modules listed in The Module Table (next page) according to the following selection criteria: As part of the requirement for the award of MSc in International Project Management (Oil & Gas), students must achieve passes in all 8 taught core modules plus the Masters Dissertation module. Masters Dissertation All students are required to complete the 60 credit Masters Dissertation module, which is based on a significant piece of individual research. The subject of the research will be an area of special interest to the student, and will be based on a proposal written by the student and submitted to the Dissertation Co-ordinator. The area of research chosen should be of the required subject and intellectual depth and should provide a suitable match with previous study. This may require increased technical depth or greater breadth of subject matter relating to previous projects, case studies or dissertation undertaken by the student. The research methods module (which was previously available to all students as an option/core module) and the material contained within will be made available to all students entering the programme. This additional resource based module available through the VLE provides the student with a significant amount of material on research methods which will aid their understanding of research methods and help to inform their approach to their dissertation. Students are also required to attend the Dissertation Away event, which is held annually. It gives everyone currently enrolled on the dissertation module an opportunity to get away from the University and spend some time without the various distractions of the city and a busy university to consider some of the bigger issues of conducting a dissertation at the Masters level. The event is run over the course of two days with a series of presentations given by staff on research matters along with discussions which will be encouraged throughout informally. 4

6 The Module Table (SHEM Level) Module Module Code Credits Trimester Module Leader Construction Economics and MMK A Dr John Lowe Core Procurement Construction Management MMK A Dr Michael Core Tong Development and Project Economics MMK A Dr John Lowe Core The Oil & Gas Industry MMH A Dr Babakalli Core Alkali International Construction Project MMN B Dr John Lowe Core Finance Risk and Value Management MMN B Dr David Manase Core Project Management MMN B Dr Michael Core Tong Oil & Gas Contracts and Disputes MMH B Dr Ian Trushell Core Masters' Dissertation MMK A&B&C Prof Bimal Kumar Core Exit Award Post Graduate Certificate (PgC) International Project Management (Oil & Gas) (Any 4 modules but excluding the dissertation module may be selected). 60 Exit Award Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) International Project Management (Oil & Gas) (All eight (8) taught core modules must be selected) 120 Exit Award Masters (MSc) International Project Management (Oil & Gas) (All eight (8) taught modules (120 credits) and the Dissertation (60 credits)) 180 5

7 8. ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS Assessment rules: The University Assessment Regulations apply to the Programme of studies in all respects. The MSc International Project Management does not have any programme specific regulations that deviate from the standard University Assessment Regulations. The Programme s structure, progression and credit award framework is wholly consistent with the GCU Qualifications Framework. An overview of assessment details are provided in the Student Handbook and the full assessment regulations are available from the Assessment Regulations section of the Glasgow Caledonian University web-site. Awards: For the awards of Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) and Masters Degree: Minimum pass mark is 50% for each taught module Minimum pass mark is 50% for the Masters Dissertation module To qualify for an award of Postgraduate Certificate students must complete all the programme requirements according to the programme structure and obtain a minimum of 60 SHEM credits To qualify for an award of Postgraduate Diploma students must complete all the programme requirements according to the programme structure and obtain a minimum of 120 SHEM credits To qualify for an award of Masters degree, students must complete all the programme requirements according to the programme structure and obtain a minimum of 180 SHEM credits Regulations for Distinction: The programme complies with the University Assessment Regulations in respect of the award of distinction. To be awarded a PgD with Distinction, students must obtain an overall average of 70% or more across the PgD stage modules with no individual module mark below 55% at the first attempt. To be awarded a Masters degree with Distinction, students must obtain a mark of 70% or more in the dissertation at the first attempt. ADDITIONALLY, they must have an overall average mark of 70% or higher in the eight level M modules with no individual module mark below 55% at the first attempt. Role of External Assessor: External Assessors are appointed to the Assessment Board (AB) by Senate on the basis of nominations from Schools. The duties of an External Assessor will include the following: To moderate the work of the Internal Assessors in respect of the assessments under his/her jurisdiction To attend Assessment Boards at which the results of a final stage assessment will be determined To satisfy himself/herself that the work and decisions of the Assessment Board(s) are consistent with the policies and regulations of the University and best practice in higher education To ensure that students are assessed within the regulations approved by the University for the programme and to inform the University on any matter which, in his/her view, militates against the maintenance of proper academic standards To report annually to the Clerk of Senate on the standards attained by students on the programme and on any other matters which may seem appropriate for report 6

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