Management. Imperial College Business School. Total Credits ECTS: 90 CATS: nd cycle. Veronica Russell Teaching & Quality Manager

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1 MSc Management This document provides a definitive record of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student may reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. This programme specification is primarily intended as a reference point for academic and support staff involved in delivering the programme and enabling student development and achievement, for its assessment by internal and external examiners, and in subsequent monitoring and review. Programme Information Award Programme Title Programme code Awarding Institution Teaching Institution Faculty Department Mode and Period of Study Cohort Entry Points Relevant QAA Benchmark Statement(s) and/or other external reference points MSc Management NU1F Imperial College London Imperial College London Imperial College Business School Imperial College Business School 1 calendar year full-time (12 months) Annually in September Master s Awards in Business & Management Total Credits ECTS: 90 CATS: 180 FHEQ Level EHEA Level External Accreditor(s) Level 7 - Master s 2 nd cycle AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB International Specification Details Student cohorts covered by specification Responsible Officer Veronica Russell Teaching & Quality Manager Date of introduction of programme 10/2005 Date of programme specification/revision 01/2015 Description of Programme Contents The MSc in Management is offered over 12 months full-time. The programme content reflects the contemporary and relevant management skills necessary for managing in turbulent environments. In particular the programme will equip the participants with conceptual and practical skills, and enable them to analyse and 1 of 10

2 solve challenging problems. The programme combines academic rigour and practical relevance. There is a careful balance of teaching and learning, individual and group work. Case study methodology and class-based discussions are used to strengthen the conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills of the participants in real situations. In addition, there are regular seminars by external expert speakers. The programme comprises 8 core modules, the Business Simulation, the Business Plan Competition and a choice of one of four pathways (Energy Business; Management Science and Operations; Strategy and Leadership; or Digital Business). These modules are taught over three academic terms. Over the summer, students undertake the Consulting Project module or a Work Placement, and write a Management Report or a report relating to an International Study Tour. Term one: The first three weeks of term are dedicated to induction. During the first week, students take the compulsory on-line Accounting Primer and Finance Primer tests. This follows completion of the on-line modules over the summer period and ensures that all students have the appropriate basic knowledge of Accounting and Finance before starting the Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis and Finance modules. Students are then taught the following core modules: Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis; Business Economics; Project Management; International Marketing, and Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management. Each of these core modules is assessed by a written examination paper and coursework. Students also attend the compulsory Career and Professional Development module. In the final week of the Autumn term, students are examined on the Autumn term modules. Term Two: All students are taught Innovation Management, Strategic Management and Finance. Students then choose one of four pathways: Energy Business; Strategy and Leadership; Management Science and Operations; or Digital Business. All modules are assessed by a written examination paper plus coursework. In the final week of the Spring term, students are examined on the Spring term modules Term Three Students undertake the Entrepreneurship module, the Business Plan Competition, and the Business Simulation Exercise. Each of these modules is assessed by coursework only. Students spend the summer period undertaking a Consulting Project or Work Placement in July, followed by writing a 5,000 word Management Report which is submitted at the end of August. Students may elect to attend and write a report on the International Study Tour as an alternative to writing the Management Report Learning Outcomes Educational aims/objectives of the programme The programme aims to provide a one-year programme in management that will equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and lead in private, voluntary and public domains, or to pursue further academic study (doctoral research). Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to: demonstrate relevant knowledge of organisations, and their role in pursuing sustainable business in the context in which they operate and how they are managed in compliance with codes of ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility apply analytical and problem solving techniques to the decision making process in real-life business contexts and present their analysis in a professional and persuasive manner use interdisciplinary knowledge to develop a holistic view of business management challenges and crosssubject skills to propose relevant solutions demonstrate they have obtained a set of personal development and lifelong learning skills applicable to the international business environment Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge and Understanding of 2 of 10

3 1. the key drivers for change in modern organisations 2. the theory and principles of business economics 3. the techniques of financial and management accounting 4. the theory and practice of organisational behaviour and human resource management 5. the key principles of innovation management 6. international marketing and the issues facing branding in an era of globalisation 7. the theory and practice of entrepreneurship 8. the theory and practice of strategic management 9. project management and the role of the change agent to plan and implement successful projects Acquisition of 1-9 is through a combination of lectures, seminars, group work, coursework and examinations. Throughout the programme, students are encouraged to undertake independent research both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught/learnt and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. Extensive use is made of contemporary case studies and class discussions to complement formal lecture input. Assessment of the knowledge base is through a combination of written examinations, assessed coursework, case studies, individual and group reports, presentations, the Consulting Project module or Work Placement, and the Management Report or International Study Tour. Students knowledge of basic Accounting and basic Maths and Finance are assessed in compulsory tests during the first week of term following on-line modules made available prior to the start of term. However, passing the tests is not a programme requirement. Students are also required to attend the September Career and Professional Development module and attend and participate in the final-day group presentations in order to pass the programme. Skills and other Attributes Intellectual Skills (lateral and critical thinking, logic): Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to: 1. integrate, analyse and evaluate new and/or abstract data and situations, using a wide range of appropriate techniques and transform such data and concepts into options and solutions 2. use conceptual, analytical and quantitative skills for responsible and successful decision making 3. apply innovative thinking and ethical leadership to the sustainable management of organisations on a global basis Intellectual skills are developed through the teaching and learning methods outlined above and in the section below. Individual formative and summative feedback is given to students on all work produced including oral presentations. Frequent reference to research and consultancy findings are made to illustrate the ideas under discussion but students are also required to analyse case studies on the basis of their experience and the module material. Assessment is through coursework and unseen written examinations. Practical Skills Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to: 1. give professional presentations 2. seek, interpret, present and use data effectively in real-life decision-making 3. produce creative and realistic solutions to complex problems 4. develop a business plan 5. use contemporary models and techniques to develop sustainable strategies for organisations 6. participate in managerial decision processes using accounting-based information 3 of 10

4 7. manage change and innovation in the workplace 8. apply management skills to a variety of management projects 9. apply knowledge and skills learnt on the programme to situations in the workplace Practical skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above. Consulting Skills workshops introduce students to the basic principles and methods of research which will assist in the acquisition of skill 2. These principles will be applied to specific research needs apparent within organisations. To assist students in the acquisition of skills 3, 7 and 9, cases and examples will be used to demonstrate how this is being done in a highly complex, fast-moving world through the use of exercises, discussions, workshops and case studies. Transferable Skills Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to: 1. communicate effectively in context through oral presentations, computer processing, presentations and written reports 2. critically review evidence including its reliability, validity and significance 3. transfer techniques and solutions from one discipline to another 4. use Information and Communications technology 5. manage resources and time effectively in order to achieve intended goals 6. learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry 7. work effectively as a team member which includes collaboration and formulating effective strategies for achieving goals when working with others 8. understand individual behaviour in teams, team formation and team dynamics 9. clearly identify criteria for success and evaluate his or her own performance against those criteria 10. use IT skills and tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Reference Manager 11. enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development so as to be able to work with self-direction and originality and contribute to business and society at large 12. build a network of business professionals both through fellow students and the alumni organisation 13. embed ethics and sustainability in successful decision making Transferable skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above. Several sessions are offered at the beginning of the programme as part of induction to assist students with the acquisition of 1, 4, 5, 9 and 11. Skill 5 is developed throughout the programme within a framework of staged coursework deadlines and the split examination system. Skills 8 and 9 are developed through assessed group work. Transferable skills are assessed through coursework, presentations, the Consulting Project module or Work Placement, and written examinations Entry Requirements Academic Requirement Additional Requirements English Requirement Normally a UK Honours Degree at 2:1 or equivalent in a discipline other than Business or Management. Applicants whose degree contains modules equivalent to more than one quarter of the MSc in Management programme will not be eligible. N/A English language test: IELTS level 7 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent). Learning & Teaching Strategy Scheduled Learning & Teaching Methods lectures, 4 of 10

5 E-learning & Blended Learning Methods practical classes and field work equipment/technique demonstrations (e.g. Bloomberg, Datastream) seminars workshops, case studies group work exercises, formal presentations Pre-programme VLE modules On-line discussion forums On-line lecture materials Interactive content including video and module quizzes Project and Placement Learning Methods Work Placement Opportunity Assessment Strategy Assessment Methods Academic Feedback Policy Essays Continuous assessments Written Examinations/Tests Multiple Choice Tests Formal Presentations Reports Case Studies Participation The School aims to provide feedback to students on coursework within two weeks and to provide provisional examination grades six weeks from the examination date. With each returned coursework assignment, a written evaluation will be provided. General feedback to the cohort is provided on examination performance. Students will not receive individual examination feedback Students will be provided with an alpha grade. The numerical mark will only be available on completion of the programme and will be released by Registry. Grades received during the year are deemed provisional until confirmed by the External Exam Board. Re-sit Policy Students who fail examinations will be provided with the opportunity to re-sit. Students may choose whether to re-sit failed examinations in the September re-sit period or with the next cohort. Permission to split the resit examinations between the re-sit period and the next academic year is at the discretion of the Programme Director. Students who need to re-sit examinations/resubmit their final project/essay/afr will be required to pay a resit fee (unless they have had mitigating circumstances accepted to sit as a first attempt). Mitigating Circumstances Policy The Business School follows the College s Mitigating Circumstances Policy and Procedures Programme Structure Full-time Pre- Autumn Spring Summer Summer 5 of 10

6 session Term Term Term Vacation Core Modules Elective Modules 1 2 Projects Assessment Dates & Deadlines Written Examinations Coursework Assessments Project Deadlines Practical Assessments December and March Continuous Mid August NA Assessment Structure Programme Component ECTS Weighting Autumn Component (Career & Professional Development workshops, pass/fail PLUS 5 x core modules, equally weighted) Spring Component (3 x core modules (equally weighted) PLUS 1 x elective module (doubly weighted) Summer Component (3 x core modules, 2 x elective modules, equally weighted) Total 100 Rules of Progression Not Applicable. This is a full-time one year programme. Marking Scheme All modules are equally weighted, with the exception of the pathway, which is doubly weighted. There are three elements: Autumn Term Modules Spring Term Modules Summer Term & Summer Period Modules Pass Merit An aggregate mark of 50 or greater across the programme as a whole An average of 50 or above in each element At least 40 in each examination At least 40 in all modules and at least 50 in all modules assessed by coursework only* A pass mark for the Career and Professional Development Service module An aggregate mark of 60 or greater across the programme as a whole An average of 60 or above in each element 6 of 10

7 At least 40 in each examination At least 40 in all modules and at least 50 in all modules assessed by coursework only* A pass mark for the Career and Professional Development Service module Distinction An aggregate mark of 70 or greater across the programme as a whole An average of 70 or above in each element At least 40 in each examination At least 40 in all modules and at least 50 in all modules assessed by coursework only* A pass mark for the Career and Professional Development Service module * includes Entrepreneurship, Business Plan Competition, Business Simulation Exercise, Consulting Project Module, International Study Tour, Work Placement and Management Report Marking Schemes for postgraduate taught programmes: The Pass Mark for all postgraduate taught course modules is 50. Students must pass all elements in order to be awarded a degree. 7 of 10

8 Module List Code Title Core/ Elective Year L&T Ind. Study Placement Total Written Exam Coursework Practical FHEQ Level ECTS Induction Core Not assessed BS0991 Finance Primer Core Not assessed BS0990 Accounting Primer Core Not assessed BS1317 Plagiarism Awareness Core Not assessed BS1314 Study Skills Core Not assessed BS0921 Career & Professional Development Workshops Core BS0904 Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis Core BS0901 Business Economics Core BS0909 International Marketing Core BS0905 Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Core BS0910 Project Management Core BS0907 Finance Core BS0902 Innovation Management Core BS0911 Strategic Management Core of 10

9 Module List Code Title Core/ Elective Year L&T Ind. Study Placement Total Written Exam Coursework Practical FHEQ Level ECTS BS09020 Digital Business Elective BS0923 Energy Business Elective BS0924 Management Science and Operations Elective BS0922 Strategy and Leadership Elective BS0908 Entrepreneurship Core BS0914 Business Simulation Exercise Core BS0913 Business Plan Competition Core BS0917 Consulting Project Core Choice BS0926 Work Placement Core Choice BS0918 Management Report Core Choice BS0925 International Study Tour Core Choice of 10

10 Supporting Information The Programme Handbook is available at: The Module Handbook is made available to students via the Hub once the module commences. Module descriptions are available in the Programme Handbook (link above). The programme s competency standards documents can be obtained from the Business School s Teaching & Quality Office. The College s entry requirements for postgraduate programmes can be found at: The College statement on pastoral care and welfare support is available at: Details of Departmental arrangements for pastoral care and welfare support is available in Student Programme Handbooks. The College s Quality & Enhancement Framework is available at: The programme is consistent with the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area which is available at: Indicators of Quality & Standards: Triple accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB International) The Business School is joint first for the percentage of research activity assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent (ie 4* and 3* work combined) in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Independent review of the quality of the educational provision of the Business School by the Higher Education Funding Council of England s Quality Assessment team in 1994 achieving an Excellent grading. The Business School is joint first for the percentage of research activity assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent (ie 4* and 3* work combined) in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Range of prizes awarded by Service and Industry for student achievement on the modules Membership of EFMD, the Association of Business Schools (ABS) and AACSB International 10 of 10