Learning and Teaching Committee FOR AWARDS MADE BY THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA:

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1 Appendix G Learning and Teaching Committee PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION FOR AWARDS MADE BY THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA: VALIDATED PROVISION at CITY COLLEGE NORWICH Tick to confirm This is a proposal for the revalidation of an existing programme Note that Sections 1-6 are designed to comply with the QAA guidelines for the preparation of Programme Specifications. PROPOSED START DATE : September 2013 SECTION 1: PROPOSING SCHOOL AND PROGRAMME DETAILS (a) Proposing School: School of Higher Education (b) Proposed programme Award and Title (including all named Pathways) BA Hons Business Management + BA Hons Top-Up (with pathways: Accounting & Finance, Human

2 (c) Awarding Body (d) Teaching institution Resource UEA Management, & Procession from 240 credits City College Norwich (e) Additional details: FOR TAUGHT PROGRAMMES REQUIRING ATTENDANCE FOR ONLINE OR DISTANCE LEARNING TOTAL CREDIT VOLUME FOR WHOLE AWARD 360 FHEQ LEVEL OF FINAL AWARD 6 BA Hons MODE(S) OF STUDY FT PLANNED DURATION OF PROGRAMME (YEARS) 3 PLANNED DELIVERY PATTERN (WEEKS PER SEMESTER) 18 (2 semester) PLANNED DELIVERY HOURS PER WEEK BRIEF DETAILS OF CONTACT/ SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION (IF NOT ENGLISH) UCAS CODE hours N BA Hons Top- Up FT 1 18 (2 semester) hours N101

3 (f) Will the proposed programme replace an existing programme or programmes? (DELETE ONE) NO If YES, please state title(s) and programme code(s) of replaced programme(s): N/A (g) Exit Awards below final award? NO If YES, please specify: (h) Does the programme include Work Based Learning/Skills for Work modules (i.e. as incorporated in Foundation degrees) NO and/or: Compulsory placement(s) or work-based practice NO If yes please give details (i) Will the proposed programme be operated in partnership with any other organisation? If YES, NO (i) Give the name of the partner: (ii) Briefly describe the nature of the collaborative arrangement/partnership:

4 SECTION 2: RATIONALE FOR AND AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME 2.1) Rationale (Justify the proposal in terms of its strategic fit with School /college development plans, the College Strategy for the Development of Higher Education, regional and national priorities for addressing knowledge and skills shortages and/ or the specific needs of employers and or potential students. Pay particular attention to the provision of progression opportunities and any articulation agreements or progression accords that this proposal will underpin). The aim of the BA (Hons) Business Management programme at CCN has always been to provide a work-related approach to acquiring skills and simultaneously develop business management understanding, knowledge and critical analysis. This is the aim of the current programme and very much underpins the developments we propose to the programme, in this revalidation document. In addition, the proposals here set out a new and innovative approach to the way we deliver the BA (Hons) Business Management programme, reflecting an enterprise and entrepreneurial philosophy towards business management education. This philosophy is integral to the College s core strategy as highlighted by the work of the Gazelle group and also reflects a wider realisation that business education, particularly at undergraduate level, needs to reflect the requirements of the labour market in terms of developing employability skills and work-ready graduates. 2.2) Aims (Explain the purpose of the award in terms of the overarching educational and skills development a successful student will achieve, the vocational and or further personal professional development opportunities that may follow and the audience for whom the programme is intended). Aims of BA (Hons) Business Management Programme To provide an intellectually stimulating programme of work that will develop the student as reflective, independent and flexible learner. To provide a programme of learning that will develop transferable employability skills.

5 To develop the generic and problem solving skills that will enable students to perform effectively within the workplace. To inculcate in students a philosophy of continual learning. To develop skills in the workforce to meet identified and primarily regional and local employment needs. To enhance students employment and career development opportunities. To widen participation in, and progression through, higher education. To prepare students for further academic or professional studies. To promote enterprise and entrepreneurialism as key components of a contemporary business management education. SECTION 3: POINTS OF REFERENCE 3.1) Relevant QAA Subject Benchmarking Statements Subject Benchmark reference Coverage in programme: QAA benchmark statements (2007) In revalidation document, May 2013, Section 3.4 and Section 4.6 QAA Honours Benchmark statements 3.2) Relevant National Occupational Standards NOS Coverage in programme: N/A 3.3) Sector Skills Council consultation/involvement Sector Skills Council Details of consultation/application of Framework:

6 QAA guiding documents 3.4) Accreditation endorsement or consultation by/with Professional Statutory or Regulatory Bodies PSRB Details of accreditation endorsement or consultation: N/A 3.5) Employer engagement in design, development, delivery, assessment Employer(s) Details of consultation/engagement: Brian Bush, Director Franked Ventures Ltd Frank Eliel, Finance Director Signs Express Ltd A representative from Leathes Prior Solicitors, Norwich James Hunter, Partner Mills and Reeve Solicitors LLP James Spalding, Director GV & JK Inns Ltd Reviewed with employers knowledge and skills content of programmes. Employer reviewed and commented on revalidation documents College s own Start-Up lounge for Business Enterprise also provided feedback. Karl Alderton, Director Comms Supply Ltd Graham Jones, former Company Secretary, Aviva plc

7 3.6) Programme Manager Name Telephone Lawrence SECTION 4: Development of Graduate Skills (Please see guidance notes) 4.1 Graduate Skills Use this section to explain how the programme will provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding, cognitive, subject specific and key transferable skills: Students will develop knowledge and understanding in/of: This will be facilitated/supported by: A. Managing People B. Customers C. Managing Information & Information Systems D. Managing Financial Resources & Accounting E. Managing Operations F. Strategic Management G. Marketing Management H. Contemporary & pervasive issues Lecture & Seminars Demonstration Group work Presentations Research

8 Assessment Projects Reflective accounts Assignments Team Teaching Exams Students will develop Key and Transferable Skills: By: Independent thought Critical thinking Team work Leadership Problem solving Communication Presentation Time management Flexibility Innovation Working in groups Data analysis Original research Project work Presentations Working to deadlines Real work simulations Reflective accounts Personal diaries Project management

9 SECTION 5: Programme structures and Modules (Units). Intended Learning Outcomes, Credit Volumes and Award requirements. a) Introductory statement A general statement about programme structure, including special features such as work placement opportunities or requirements, field trips or residentials etc: This is a three year degree programme (with defined pathway routes, for example, Business Management, Accounting and Finance and Human Resource Management. Each academic year has two 15 week teaching Semesters. Students are expected to successfully complete modules on each level in order to progress to the next. The module programme is based on levels of academic progression and is as follows: Level 4 MODULE TITLE CREDIT Social and Business Enterprise 1 20 Social and Business Enterprise 2 20 Higher Learning Skills 20 Financial Resourcing 20 Business Information Systems 20 Digital Marketing 20 Level 5 Advanced Higher Learning and Research Skills 20 Operations Management 20 Managing People in Organisations 20 Management Accounting 20 Consumer Behaviour 20 Project Management 20 Independent Learning Module 1 10

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11 Level 6 Business Ethics 10 Creative Enterprise 20 Dissertation 30 Global Business 20 Independent Learning Module 2 10 Strategic Management 20 Developing Business Leadership 20 Employee Relations and Reward 20 Human Resources Pathway: Essentials of Employment Law 20 Improving Performance 20 Accounts and Finance Pathway: Credit Risk Management 20 Taxation 20 Financial Management 20 b) Student learning experience Describe the arrangements for learning and teaching in terms of hours required each week of a typical student according to each proposed mode of study. This should include class contact time, tutorial time and assessment time and give an indication

12 of personal study time. If blended learning then specify the nature of the mix of methods to be used and the commitment in time to each: Each student will progress through three academic levels over the three years of the programme. A typical teaching week will include 12 hours of Lecture and student contact time. Here knowledge and skills of undergraduate will be developed. Students will also be provided with three hours each of Tutor advice, guidance and support. Each 20 credit module will expect students to conduct 152 hours of private study. In addition a module will provide 48 hours of a Lecture delivering of skills and knowledge content. Likewise a 10 credit module will expect students to conduct 76 hours of private study. In addition a module will provide 24 hours of a Lecture delivering of skills and knowledge. c) Insert Structure Diagrams for each variant of the award. Please refer to Appendix 1: Structure Diagrams of Awards (Structure diagrams may, alternatively, be attached as Appendices, with a note here to that effect)

13 d) Applicable regulations for Awards and Classifications This programme will operate without exception under the regulations for classification, assessment and quality assurance as set down in the currently approved version of the Norfolk Regulatory Framework. e) Module details: List all modules to be offered within the programme Note re Status: A module may be Compulsory (C), (D) or Optional (O) (refer to NRF for guidance) i) LEVEL 4 Modules Module Title Credit value Brief description Principal assessment methods Status Social and Business Enterprise 1 20 To explore the application of enterprise within social and business start-up organisations. To enable students to research, plan and develop a business idea for a business venture. Assignment Social and Business Enterprise 2 20 To enable students to plan the phased implementation of their business plan (from Social and Business Enterprise 1), manage growth of the venture and develop an understanding of culture and change management. Assignment Higher Learning Skills 20 To enable students to identify and develop HE Assignment

14 study skills in order to undertake successful study at HE level and to develop transferable skills for the workplace Financial Resourcing 20 To provide an introduction and overview to the accounting and finance function within a business. It identifies the domain as a centre for recording business activity and a source of management reporting. Business Information Systems 20 To give students the opportunity to understand the role of information within an organisation, and in particular how it contributes the decisionmaking. Digital Marketing 20 To provide students with a detailed insight to the concepts, techniques and best practices in digital marketing. To develop the skills to exploit the opportunities of digital marketing, while minimising the risks. Assignment Assignment & Exam Assignment ii) LEVEL 5 Modules Module Title Credit value Brief description Principal assessment methods Status Advanced Higher Learning and Research Skills 20 To enable students to further develop the learning and development and transferable skills Assignment

15 introduced in HLS at level 4. Operations Management 20 This module emphasises the convergence of service and manufacturing philosophies in the approach to operations management. Its aim is to illustrate management perspectives that link operational with corporate strategies. Assignment & Exam Managing People in Organisations 20 To explore HR related theoretical concepts and to encourage students to recognise the contribution that psychology can make to understanding human behaviour in the workplace. Assignment Management Accounting 20 The module will enable students to develop detailed knowledge of the nature and behaviour of costs and a sound grasp of the technical, analytical and evaluative skills in the context of cost accounting and its administrative procedures. Students will develop an understanding of the management of working capital, budgetary control and costing techniques. Consumer Behaviour 20 The aim of the module will be to examine the methods used to understand consumer behaviour as well as the role that marketing management & communication can play in implementing and Exam and Assignment Exam and Assignment

16 enhancing the marketing relationship. Project Management 20 The aim of this module is to develop and apply, within the context of realistic organisational and social systems, a practical approach to the use, planning and implementation of a range of projects - from setting up task and finish projects to delivery and implementation of information systems. Assignment Independent Learning Module 1 20 This module supports undergraduate students in the preparation and submission of Independent Learning topic. Assignment Option Financial Reporting (Instead of Operations Management) 20 Students will understand the principles of bookkeeping and accounting, be able to maintain primary accounting records, prepare final accounting statements, understand legal and regulatory provisions relating to financial reporting and how to apply appropriate accounting principles. Exam and Assignment route for Account Pathway iii) LEVEL 6 Modules Module Title Credit value Brief description Principal assessment methods Status Business Ethics 10 The aim of this module is to encourage learners to consider the ethical implications of business decisions and the social responsibilities (or lack of them) of organisations, Assignment

17 within the framework of European moral thought. Creative Enterprise 20 This is a management project working with an outside organisation or external consultant to solve a substantial workrelated problem and provide recommendations to senior members of the organisation Dissertation 30 The dissertation represents the culmination of a degree course and the achievement of honours status within it. Its aim is to provide the opportunity to demonstrate analytical ability to synthesis, and problem solving skills in a systematically researched project that may be work-based or academic. Global Business 20 The module introduces students to the important area of global business. The factors influencing the organisation s decision as to the degree of internationalisation and the methods adopted are considered, as is the theoretical and institutional framework within which international business must operate Presentation Examination and Assignment Exam and Presentation Examination Exam and Assignment Independent Learning Module 2 10 This module supports undergraduate students in the preparation and submission of Independent Learning topic. Assignment Option Strategic Management 20 The module is designed to provide students with Exam

18 an understanding of the role of strategic management and thus to appreciate the impact of strategic decisions at all levels of the organisation. Developing Business Leadership 20 The module aims to develop the leadership and management capabilities of students in areas which improve organisational efficiency and effectiveness. Exam and Assignment Option for Generic rout and HR Employee Relations and Reward 20 This module develops students knowledge of the theoretical perspectives on employee relations and how employees are rewarded in accordance with their value to the organisation. Exam and Assignment Option for Generic rout and HR Credit Risk Management 20 The aim of this module is to consider the importance of credit management within organisations but also to consider these issues within the context of risk. Taxation 20 In this module students will learn about tax provisions for both individuals and limited companies. They will learn how to calculate taxable income and tax payable taking account of all types of income and relevant expenditure and any appropriate taxfree allowances. The module covers income tax, corporation tax and capital gains tax for individuals and businesses. Assignment Exam and Assignment Accounts and Finance Pathway: Accounts and Finance Pathway:

19 Financial Management 20 The module is designed to provide a theoretical framework for and examples of the application in practice of the principle techniques of financial management within, primarily, UK corporations and the small business sector. Essentials of Employment Law 20 Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the legal framework surrounding employment with emphasis on a critical evaluation of law as it influences the employment relationship. Improving Performance 20 Students will explore how organisations drive sustained organisation performance by creating a high performance work organisation and involving managers in the performance management process. Exam Exam and Assignment Assignment Accounts and Finance Pathway: Human Resources Pathway Human Resources Pathway SECTION 6: STRATEGY, MARKET DEMAND AND ADMISSIONS (for all new programme proposals) 6.1 Academic Strategy

20 a) Give brief details of consultation with UEA Link Advisor to date (name, date(s) brief summary of discussion points) Discussions over revalidation content took place with the following UEA Link Advisors: Josephine Kinge - J.Kinge@uea.ac.uk on and Ian Dewing June 2012 b) Does the programme contain any overlap of material with existing programmes at either CCN or UEA? If so, please give details, naming the School concerned, identifying the programme code and title, and summarising the outcome of prior consultations with that School(s) on the overlap issue. No 6.2 Evidence of Market Demand a) Are identical or similar programmes offered elsewhere in the UK? If so, give brief details (Award title and location) explain why you can be confident of demand to support this proposal. None as course reflects work based approach toward employment. b) What are the career/employment opportunities for students successfully completing the programme? Progression destinations for final year students in 2012 are as follows: INDUSTRY SECTOR Student progression % of total cohort

21 Accountancy Financial Services Insurance Retail/Hotel Management Logistics Information Technology Human Resources Voluntary work 22% 20% 14% 20% 6% 6% 6% 6% 100% c) What are the educational progression opportunities for students successfully completing the programme? Students progress to DMS and Masters degree

22 6.3 Admissions a) Admissions Criteria: give full details: Minimum UCAS points 120 UCAS entry at Level 4 Normal offer UCAS points The student entry point for the fasttrack pathway will normally be 240 UCAS points (or equivalent) AND interview based assessment exercise. Level 3 qualifications acceptable (give any special terms or conditions) A levels and National Diploma (at level 3) GCSE English or equivalent mandatory? GCSE Maths or equivalent mandatory? Must an applicant be employed to be considered for this programme? If so give details and minimum expectations Mature student entrance criteria: details YES /NO (or provide evidence can achieve at this level) YES /NO (or provide evidence can achieve at this level). English as a second language students must demonstrate possess level of.6 at IELTS No The programme will adhere to the requirements of the Norfolk Regulatory Framework in relation to Section 2: Students Registration, Admission Rights and Responsibilities. The student entry point (and target audience) for the generic pathway will

23 normally be 120 UCAS points (or equivalent). Applications from mature students without the required formal qualifications (aged 21 years and over) who can demonstrate appropriate work experience and commitment to a higher education programme of study will be welcomed. The student entry point for the articulated route will normally be FdA Business Management at 240 credits. Progression accords: Are holders of any qualifications guaranteed acceptance or are any other applicants given any kind of preferential consideration b) Will applications be received via UCAS? YES c) If b) = YES give UCAS Code : N102 and N101 Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

24 More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

25 Section 7: Technical Appendix T1. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Please identify all new resources required to operate the programme over and above those which are required to support the present programme. If no additional resource requirements are identified please tick to confirm; NO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAMME NO Now proceed directly to T2 If new and/or additional resources are required complete the table below: (a) Will additional resources be required from central college funds or from a school or other budget earmarked for the purpose? Central College funds Budget allocated (b) ACCOMMODATION AND SPACE: include general and specialist accommodation requirements and any refurbishment required. (b) EQUIPMENT: include all new expenditure and estimate cost. (c) CONSUMABLES: estimate total annual cost of all consumables required, including photocopying.

26 (d) LIBRARY AND LEARNING SUPPORT MATERIALS: Identify Essential Start Up and Essential Annual maintenance expenditure on: books, journals, on-line services, other media ESSENTIAL START UP: ITEMS COST ESSENTIAL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS COST (e) IT REQUIREMENTS: identify additional requirements for: HARDWARE: ITEMS COST SOFTWARE: ITEMS COST (f) TEACHING STAFF: ADDITIONAL STAFFING RESOURCE REQUIRED: (g) TEACHING STAFF: STAFF DEVELOPMENT OR PROFESSIONAL UPDATING REQUIRED (h) OTHER RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS not identified in (a) to (g): T2 Performance targets T2a) Enrolment & In-year Retention Targets: Yr1 Ret % Yr2 Ret% Yr 3 Ret%

27 First year of operation Subsequent years: In-Year Retention %: Students Live at each Year end/students enrolled during year x 100 T2b) Enrolment targets Minimum viable annual intake (FTEs) Maximum viable annual intake (FTEs) T2c) Target Retention, Achievement and Success Rates Started Programme* (a) Live at end of completion Year (b) N o. Achieving Award (c) Overall retention % (X) Achievement rate (Y) Success rate % (Z) First year of operation : Subsequent years: Course not completed *Started programme = those who originally enrolled in year 1 + transfers in and later starts Overall Retention x = b / ( a - transfers out) x 100 Achievement Rate Y = c / b x 100 Success Rate Z = c /( a - transfers out) x 100

28 T3 Fees and Resources T3a) Tuition Fees Please specify whether the income to be generated by the programme is to be from: Tick one: i) tuition fees plus any HEFCE recurrent grant for teaching that the student numbers may generate? Yes ii) some other source

29 T3b) New Modules Does the programme require the validation of new modules (i.e. modules which are not listed on the current CCN module catalogue)? YES If YES, please list the titles, level and credit value of the proposed new modules: T3c) Modules to be validated and added to the CCN module Catalogue: Module Title Level ([3] 4, 5, 6 or 7) Credit value Digital Marketing 4 20 Social and Business Enterprise Social and Business Enterprise Business Information Systems 4 20 Financial Resourcing 4 20 Project Management 5 20 Managing People in Organisations 5 20 Consumer Behaviour 5 20 Strategic Management 6 20 Global Business 6 20 Creative Enterprise 6 20 Essentials of Employment Law 6 20 Improving Performance 6 20 Developing Business Leadership 6 20 Credit and Risk Management 6 20

30 T3d) Student Support Services Please give detail of other resources and support services to be provided for students on this programme e.g.: i) Financial support, advice and guidance ii) Teaching accommodation iii) Careers iv) Counselling As for current programme As for current programme As for current programme As for current programme v) Mentoring As for current programme vi) vii) T4 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR PROGRAMMES T4a) See 5.d) T4b) Board of Examiners i) Is a new Board of Examiners to be responsible for the programme(s)/programme /No ii) If NO, please specify which Board of Examiners will be responsible for the programme(s)/programme: Existing MAB and CCN Awards Board iii) Is (are) any additional external examiner(s) required? No iv) If iii) = YES, how many? Have they been: Identified Approved Appointed

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32 SECTION 8: SIGNATURE SHEET Please ensure that all Sections completed before submission to the HE Office which will check the document for accuracy and sufficiency before presentation to CCN HELTC and then to the UEA Partnerships Office. 1) Date of approval of programme specification by CCN Internal Scrutiny Group Date Name: Signed for ISG: 2) Joint Board of Study approval: Date Name: Signed for JBoS: For CCN: 3) Signature of Principal or Deputy Principal: Date Name: Signed: 4) Chair of HELTC:

33 Date Name: Signed: After signatures in 1-4 have been obtained, please forward this form to the Partnerships Office. 5) UEA Learning and Teaching Committee Approval: Date Name: Signed:

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