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1 LONDON NORTH CAMPUS London Metropolitan Business School Msc International Sports Management Postgraduate Course Handbook For admission in INTSMA-N

2 Postgraduate Academic Year AUTUMN SEMESTER Start - End Welcome Programme 22 September September 2011 Teaching 3 October December 2011 Christmas Break 19 December January 2012 Teaching/revision 9 January January 2012 Examinations 16 January February 2012 Dissertation Deadline 20 January 2012 SPRING SEMESTER Welcome Programme (new February entrants only) 30 January February 2012 Teaching 6 February March 2012 Easter Break 2 April April 2012 Teaching 16 April May 2012 Teaching/revision 8 May May 2012 Examinations 14 May June 2012 Dissertation Deadline 18 May 2012 SUMMER STUDIES PERIOD Summer Studies Period 1 June August 2012 Resit Examinations 16 July July 2012 Reassessment Coursework 27 July 2012 Dissertation Deadline 31 August 2012 Note Masters courses are based on a teaching year designed to amount to 48 weeks in total In addition to these dates you need to be aware of other important events and deadlines throughout the year; such as coursework submission dates, publication of the exam timetable, publication of results, mitigating circumstances deadlines, programme planning deadlines. You can access these at:

3 1 KEY CONTACTS Postgraduate Office: Stapleton House Postgraduate Office, room SH1-26 Administration Manager of the Postgraduate Office: Sara Carruthers Faculty Administrative Office: Course Leader: Stephen Baines Course Leader s Office: SH3-22 Main Campus teaching location: North Campus

4 2 CONTENTS 1.0 WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE AND FACULTY 1.1 Using Your Handbook 1.2 Introduction to the Course 1.3 Key Features of Postgraduate Courses 1.4 Introduction to your Faculty 1.5 Location and Faculty Facilities supporting the course 1.6 Learning and Teaching on the Course 1.7 Research in your Faculty 2.0 BEING A STUDENT 2.1 Welcome Programme Checklist 2.2 Your first semester 2.3 Attendance, academic engagement and employment 2.4 Studying 2.5 Building Careers 2.6 Enrolment and Re-enrolment 2.7 Credit for previous learning 2.8 Module registration, course planning and approval 2.9 Your Timetable 2.10 Publication of Results and Transcripts 3.0 MANAGING YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE ON-LINE 3.1 Your University IT Account 3.2 Communication 3.3 Your Contact Details 3.4 Evision 3.5 WebLearn Online module resources 3.6 StARS 3.7 Course Committees 3.8 Students views on modules and courses 3.9 Postgraduate representation through the Students Union 4.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE 4.1 Postgraduate Office 4.2 Postgraduate Course Leader 4.3 Module Lecturers 4.5 Student Success through Learning Development 4.6 Student Services 4.7 Disabilities and Inclusion 4.8 Placements/study abroad 5.0 DISSERTATION OR PROJECT 5.1 Registration 5.2 Supervision Arrangements 5.3 Topic approval 5.4 Planning and Timing 5.5 Submission 6.0 MARKING AND ASSESSMENT 6.1 Academic Regulations 6.2 Marking and grades 6.3 Your responsibilities concerning Assessment 6.4 Academic Misconduct 6.5 Assessment Feedback 6.6 Submission of coursework 6.7 Examination Timetable

5 6.8 Past Examination Papers 6.9 Mitigating Circumstances 6.10 Assessment Board Appeals 6.11 Action in the event of failure to pass a module 6.12 University Criteria for Awards 6.13 Withdrawal from a module 6.14 Intermission of Studies 6.15 Mode of Study 6.16 Course Transfers 7.0 STUDY RESOURCES AND FACILITIES 7.1 Libraries and Special Collections 7.2 Academic Liaison Librarians and Subject Guides 7.3 Student feedback 7.4 ICT Services and Media Resources 7.5 Open Language Programme 8.0 COURSE SPECIFICATION 9.0 USEFUL INFORMATION 10.0 DIRECTORY OF MODULES FOR THE COURSE 11.0 INDEX OF KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION 11.1 Relevant University Procedures 11.2 Useful online information 3

6 1 1.0 WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE AND FACULTY This is the Course Handbook for the Msc International Sports Management. The staff of the London Metropolitan Business School warmly welcome you to London Metropolitan University North Campus and to the study of International Sports Management. 1.1 Using Your Handbook Your Course Handbook contains a wealth of information. Some of it will be of more relevance to you later in the course than at the start of your studies. You can access your Course Handbook either by logging into your Evision account or via the University s website at: We recommend that you read this Course Handbook thoroughly and carefully, as it covers many of the questions you will have about your course. Sections 3 and 4 in particular will help you locate the advice you will need. Section 11.1 contains an Index of key sources of information that you may need to access during your course. For more detailed information you will sometimes need to consult other sources, including: University Student Handbook - for details of important University regulations and procedures. It also provides information on university life and the support services available. The University Student Handbook can be accessed at: PostGrad-Line a comprehensive on-line source of postgraduate course and module information available at: Postgraduate students webpage a comprehensive on-line resource for postgraduate students. Provides information about your course, timetables, details of timeslots and room numbers for most taught modules. Once you have completed enrolment and registration, you can view and print your personal timetable Please see: The Course Specification (Section 8 of this handbook) defines the key features of your course, its aims, structure and learning outcomes, and includes all the modules you must study for the award. All postgraduate courses are governed by the University s Academic Regulations ( It is your responsibility to be fully aware of the regulations which govern your studies as a postgraduate student of the University. Your course may in addition have some course specific regulations or may be governed by a Professional Body. Where relevant these are included in paragraph 32 of the Course Specification, contained within Section 8 of this handbook. You should also note that occasionally, the details in this Handbook, including the Course Specification, may be amended or revised, in order to improve the Course. The University is reviewing postgraduate education as part of its commitment to enhancing learning. This will not affect full-time students completing in September However, it is possible that this may affect a small number of part-time students. In the event of this occurring, any students affected will be advised during We would encourage you to participate as a Student Representative (see Section 3.6). We welcome your comments about the course or any suggestions for improvements. We wish you every success in your studies.

7 2 1.2 Introduction to the Course The predecessor institutions to London Metropolitan University have had a long involvement in education for sport management professionals. The MSc International Sports Management was developed because it was felt that the industry needed reflective postgraduates who had an international experience of the Sports Management industry in two of the leading sports management countries and who could engage with long term and strategic issues on a higher level. It is designed to give students an opportunity to further their understanding of sport management by studying key areas in depth and from an international perspective. The International Sports Law module discusses the importance of international law in relation to international sports organisations and the reasons behind some of the regulatory framework for sports at an international level. Students enhance their understanding of management and of strategy through studying of Strategic Management in Sport. Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport prepares students for undertaking their own research based dissertation, which forms an opportunity to develop knowledge on an area of central the student s own interests and concerns. The philosophy of the programme is to provide an advanced education in International Sports Management to those who have studied sport, management or business or some comparable subject as an undergraduate, or to those who have not studied business but who have significant work experience. It will have an especial appeal to those working or aiming to work in the expanding arenas of international sport organisations, events and business. The MSc in International Sports Management, Londonmet and the MS in International Sport Management, SUNY, form an international programme that will offer you considerable variety in terms of course content, thematic approaches and teaching and learning styles. The specialist focus on international sport management is situated within the general context of business and management education. The programme of study will balance theory and practice, providing the postgraduate student with the opportunity to gain a firm understanding of the management, business, cultural, ethical and legal foundations of international sport management. This approach is designed to enable students to access relevant academic thought and research, and to relate this to their exploration of management practice with the sports sector. Thus the programme is designed to enable you to study a range of modules whose themes lie at the heart of international sport management. You will also write a dissertation on a related topic of your choice and have the opportunity to undertake a work internship. Perhaps most significantly of all, you will enjoy the benefit of conducting part of your studies in another country and of focusing on two distinctive and powerful models of modern sport. We expect that the diversity of cultural backgrounds of the student body, together with the opportunity to study in two distinctive learning environments, will contribute significantly both to the global themes within the curriculum and to the overall student experience. The course is structured as follows: During the Spring Semester you will be based at London Metropolitan University, where you will study a further three core modules: International Sports Law; Strategic Management in Sport; Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport. During the Autumn semester you will be based at SUNY, Cortland where you will study the following four core modules: International Sport Enterprise; Sports Marketing; Sport Business and Finance, and International Sport History and Governance. After completing the coursework at Cortland and London Met, you will be required to complete a 480-hour work internship and a 15,000-word dissertation to qualify for the dual award. The order in which these are taken is a matter for the student.but experience has shown that those students that undertake the internship first find it difficult and often impossible to complete the dissertation component which is a requirement for the MA International Sports Management from London Metropolitan University. Students wishing to gain the unique dual award are therefore advised to finish the dissertation before the internship.

8 3 Managing the dual award Because a dual award arrangement of this type requires a considerable degree of communication between the two institutions, special arrangements are established to facilitate this. There is a course executive group that meets once each semester to deal with any issues that relate to the awarding of the Masters degrees. 1.3 Key Features of Postgraduate Courses The Course Specification (see Section 8) details your course curriculum and structure and you should study this carefully. Many features are defined by the Postgraduate Regulatory Framework, part of the University s Academic Regulations (see Section 11.1 of this handbook for details), which sets out general features common to almost all Masters courses. (i) (ii) Full-time students starting Masters programmes in the Autumn semester are taught over a 48-week year (an autumn and a spring semester and a summer studies period), requiring approximately 40 hours of study per week. For full-time students starting courses in February the workload is similar but is distributed over a longer study period and normally completed at the end of the following Spring semester. Part-time students undertake the equivalent overall workload over a longer period of study, normally at least two years. The standard Masters award requires 180 credits at level M: normally 120 credits for the taught elements and 60 credits for the Dissertation or Project. There are some exceptions to the rule, such as specified Masters courses in Human Resource Management, which require 180 credits, and the MBA at 220 credits. (iii) Most postgraduate modules are equivalent to 20 credits. Typically, a full-time student studies modules equivalent to 60 credits per semester (normally 3 modules), with 15 weeks of teaching, revision and assessment activities for each module. (iv) The taught elements of postgraduate courses are mainly compulsory core modules and normally include one concerned with research methodology and project development and practice, in preparation for the dissertation or project. Some courses may include designate modules, which can be chosen from a specified list for the course, or elective modules, which can be chosen from any available at postgraduate level. (v) All taught modules and the dissertation or project module, are marked on a percentage scale, with a pass/fail threshold of 50%. (vi) Based on the final aggregate of average percentage results, Masters awards are graded as: Masters (50-59%), Masters with Merit (60 69%), or Masters with Distinction (70% plus) (vii) While most students will aim to achieve the full Masters qualification, all Masters courses offer the subsidiary awards of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma (both available with Merit or with Distinction) for students unable to complete their full programme of study. The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows: Award Credits at level M Modules Required Masters 180 credits (Level 7) 6 modules + dissertation (60 credits) Postgraduate Diploma 120 credits (Level 7) 6 modules Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits (Level 7) 3 modules 1.4 Introduction to your Faculty

9 4 Following its launch in August 2007, London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS) is now one of the largest Business Schools in Europe with ambitions and capabilities to match this international profile. With approximately 200 full-time academic staff, over 9,000 students, and over 100 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the formation of LMBS has enabled us to build on our already well established reputation as one of the largest and most successful providers of business and management education in the country. The School is located across both University campuses and we are the only UK business school located in the city of London. Our vision is to be the leading international business school in our chosen markets, through innovation and the development of global networks. Our mission is to enable individuals and organisations to realise their potential through the provision of excellent business and management education. LMBS offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive courses within eight subject groups. These are: Accounting and Business Law Business Analysis, Information Systems, Transport and Logistics Economics Finance and Financial Services Human Resource Management Management, Strategy and Leadership Marketing and Communications Tourism, Sport and Creative Industries We currently offer over 60 postgraduate courses in the above subject areas. In addition to general business and management courses such as the MBA and MA Management, there are more specialist courses in disciplines such as financial derivatives and corporate governance and courses serving specific industry sectors such as events management and transport. We also award Professional Doctorates and PhDs. We regularly review our course portfolio, and recent new postgraduate courses have included Aviation Management, Project Management and Digital and Experiential Marketing. A number of our courses are run jointly with Business Schools in Europe, Asia and North America so that students have the opportunity to study in two countries and even obtain dual awards. Currently postgraduate students account for 30% of our student body and we aim to continue to be a provider of first choice for postgraduate/post-experience study. 1.5 Location and Faculty Facilities supporting the course LMBS is based on both campuses. At the City campus, the School is located in the Moorgate building. At the North campus, the School is located in Stapleton House. Teaching mainly takes place in these buildings but large classes may be timetabled in other University buildings on the respective campuses. A key feature of the LMBS student experience is the provision of resources to enhance learning. As well as well-stocked libraries and modern ICT labs using cutting-edge technology, our facilities include a Bloomberg Research Trading Room where you can get hands-on experience of a dealing room, and a flight simulator on which aviation students can get experience of landing an aircraft. All courses are supported by a virtual learning environment, Weblearn, and we continue to invest in learning materials and platforms. Currently we are working with our counterparts at the Universities of Cambridge and Nottingham to develop electronic learning resources. Accommodation and facilities for students at each site include lecture theatres, classrooms, learning resources, administrative and student support facilities and refreshment and social facilities. At Moorgate and Stapleton House you can also find the offices of our employer engagement unit Business Works - which has links with a large number of companies and organisations and can assist students to obtain work placements and internships. Business School students also benefit from the modern facilities in the wider University. These include the Graduate School, designed by the world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, and new sports and fitness facilities located in the state of the art Science Centre.

10 5 1.6 Learning and Teaching on the Course LMBS endeavours to provide students with an excellent learning experience that is current, academically challenging and vocationally relevant. An emphasis is also placed upon developing students personal transferable skills and attributes in order that they can progress to rewarding careers. We work in partnership with students to develop their knowledge and skill set, provide value-added experiences, and enhance their future employment opportunities. From this year, students will be required to prepare, in conjunction with their tutors, and where appropriate their employer, a personal development plan as part of their studies. There is also a programme of study skills support and cultural orientation workshops for the first few weeks of the semester. It is important that students avail themselves of the opportunity these provide for preparing for advanced study at postgraduate level. The most recent subject review of our teaching, student support and course provision by the UK Government s Quality Assurance Agency awarded business and management education top marks and so placed it in the top 5% of UK Business Schools. In addition, the School s commitment to teaching has been recognized nationally and is reflected in the award of National Teaching Fellowships, Lecturer of the Year, and other awards to staff. The Business School also has strong links with employers and professional bodies. We encourage students to take advantage of opportunities for gaining work experience whilst on their course. To this end our Business Works unit has extensive links with industry and can assist students in obtaining placements and internships. Recent employers we have worked with include Air France, Arsenal Football Club, Barclays Bank, BBC Worldwide, Chester Boyd, HSBC, Limelight Projects, Orient Express and the Hilton Hotel Group. We can also help students secure work experience abroad. Recent overseas based employers of our students include: Disney Florida and Paris, Rail Europe, DICR Europe Ltd, Eurocity Consultants (Brussels), Dunas Hotel (Grand Canaria), Siemens (Germany), Orient Express Hotels and Trains and Cruises Worldwide. Professional bodies we work with include the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, British Academy of Management and Royal Aeronautical Society. Many of our courses lead to membership of these and other professional bodies. Our graduates can be found working in many countries and in all sectors of the economy. Some of the organisations where our students have found employment include: BP, Coutts Bank, Daiwa, Deloitte and Touche, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Forte UK, Marks and Spencer, Rank Xerox, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Virgin. Course leaders and other faculty members can often provide information leading to important contacts with prospective employers. 1.7 Research in your Faculty Research is a very important aspect of the Business School s work. It underpins the curriculum, sustains excellence in our teaching, supports consultancy, promotes relations with national and international partners and sustains an academic and intellectual ethos within the School. Research in the Business School is wide ranging in terms of the issues we address. We are, however, developing a distinctive profile and reputation around a number of research themes which characterise our mission, values and subject strengths, including financial services, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, cultural and creative industries, world markets, governance, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, employment and equal opportunities, business analysis, professional and managerial practice and pedagogy. Through multi and inter-disciplinary research we can address real-world problems which are rarely amenable to single disciplinary solutions. Our partnerships with corporate, public sector and other educational organisations also provide us with a strong base for carrying out policy and practice-based and transnational research. Research in the Business School is mainly organised around a number of Research Centres. Currently these are: Cities Institute

11 6 Management Research Centre (MRC) Comparative Organisation and Equality Research Centre (COERC) Centre for International Business and Sustainability (CIBS) Centre for Corporate Responsibility (CCR) Transport Research and Consultany (TRaC) Centre for Research in Marketing (CERMARK) Centre for Business Education Research (CEBER) Centre for Research in Cultural Industries Management (CeRCIM) Centre for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): Banking, Economics and Finance Centre for Research in African Business (proposed) These Centres undertake pure and applied research and consultancy in their fields. They also organise workshops, seminars and conferences, often with a strong international dimension, produce working papers and reports and publish articles in academic and practitioner journals. Senior staff are also represented on the editorial boards of these publications. Our research activity is funded partly by the University itself, and partly externally by bodies such as the European Commission, UK Research Councils, Trusts and Foundations. We also carry out applied research and consultancy for a range of clients in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Some examples of our many recent and current projects and research areas are: Employee reward policy and practice trends internationally Current trends in expatriation practice Equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace Visitor research in London s Royal Parks Voice and value debates and knowledge dissemination Nonprofit, social and arts marketing Digital and internet aspects of fundraising Role of tourism in poverty alleviation in Africa and SE Asia Monetary rules for the open economy Central Bank independence and economic performance in industrial and developing countries Learning, jobs, human capital and growth Pricing American-style derivatives Corporate rules, distributive justice and efficiency Corporate Social Responsibility in UK local authorities IT governance and business intelligence Analysis of business success in London s Olympic zone and hinterland Foreign direct investment and political stability Economics of film production and distribution Analysis of problem-based learning in economics teaching General equilibrium model for credit and market risk Japanese management practices Management implication of NHS reforms Trends in HRM in the Nigerian employment system Diversity and equality in the voluntary sector Leadership styles and their impact on corporate social responsibility Communication of new product development in firms Factors influencing the internationalisation of retailing firms Patient satisfaction in public and private health care Enterprise education for black minority ethnic young people Visitor management strategies in tourism Online consumer behaviour in the hospitality sector Sustainable tourism indicators for the Caribbean

12 7 There are often opportunities for students themselves to participate in this research and inspiration for students dissertation topics can often be found by discussing such research projects with tutors. If you would like to know more about the work of the research centres and Institutes in the University, speak to your course leader. The Business School offers postgraduate students many opportunities to extend their academic and professional development beyond the immediate boundaries of their course. In addition to work placements and internships, there are regular conferences, seminars and workshops, presentations and talks by outside speakers, industry and professional body events, student competitions and business challenges, visits and social activities. You are encouraged to engage in these activities which will add value to your CV. Details can be obtained from your course leader and from the LMBS web pages.

13 8 2.0 BEING A STUDENT Undertaking study at postgraduate level is likely to involve new and different methods of working compared to your previous experience. You will study more specialised subject matter at a more advanced level, relatively quickly and over a shorter period. You will be expected to pursue your studies with a greater degree of independence than at undergraduate level and to set your own learning objectives within the framework of the course. The remainder of this section highlights the general features and expectations associated with postgraduate study. 2.1 Welcome Programme Checklist Following the Welcome Programme and Course Introductory Meeting, you should check that you have received the following: an ID card (including library number and computer network username) an address a course timetable the location of your Postgraduate Office the location of your Faculty Administrative Office the location of your main learning centre and IT facilities the name of your Course Leader If you arrived late you will still need to obtain the items above and there will be a late Welcome session for you. Contact your designated Postgraduate Office to ensure you know what to do and where to go to get started. Classes commence from Monday 3 October 2011, immediately following the Welcome Programme. 2.2 Your first semester After your welcome, you will find yourself in the first week of formal teaching, where you will meet the module lecturers, who will often be giving the main lecture for the module, and other teaching staff, who may be taking seminars or workshop groups. In this period you will also undertake an induction process/programme which will normally last between 1-3 weeks depending upon your course, which will help guide you through your semester and prepare you for your Masters Level course more generally. This induction period will be specifically designed with your disciplinary area in mind and will be different from course to course. However, at course level you should expect to receive information on the following as a minimum: a) Welcome and Induction by Course Leader to the course b) Introduction to course materials and handbooks c) Guidance on student/staff roles, rights, responsibilities and expectations d) Further support with understanding any timetabling information e) Course specific requirements regarding Library etc f) Role of the Postgraduate Offices g) Any Health & Safety requirements e.g. Lab protocols h) Specific Study Skills as necessary i) Mitigating Circumstances j) Policy on Plagiarism k) Personal Tutorial arrangements l) Election of Student Representatives (STARS) In addition, your Course Leader will be able to point you in the direction of other introductory materials or sessions run by other University departments, for example, Library Services, Student Services or the Students Union.

14 9 This induction schedule will culminate in one of two social events hosted by the University and the Students Union. These will take place three weeks into your first semester and you are welcome to attend one of these sessions which will be held at both campuses. Your first semester usually involves mainly compulsory (core) modules covering essential subject contents and skills elements in your area of study. During this first semester you will meet with your Course Leader who will discuss your study programme and advise you on how to plan your studies for the second semester if you did not do this at the start of the course. 2.3 Attendance, academic engagement and employment Your success depends upon full and regular attendance at all classes, seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials and the completion of all of your module assessment(s), including your dissertation. Our records show that students who do not attend all their classes are at very high risk of failure. The University s Academic Regulations make it clear that attendance and full academic engagement are requirements of your registration on your course. The content of modules is progressive, so if you miss a session you will need to catch up. However, we do recognise that for some postgraduate students there may be occasions where your absence is unavoidable; in such circumstances, we strongly recommend that you contact your Course Leader or Module Tutor/Lecturer. If you are having ongoing difficulties with attendance or committing fully to your postgraduate studies please contact your Postgraduate Office for advice on what to do. Please note - for international students, the University is required by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to confirm that you are in regular attendance. The University looks carefully at the evidence of your attendance and academic engagement and full-time students who fall below these requirements can find themselves being moved to a part-time programme. This can have serious implications for you and your course. In the case of part-time students, if you fail to meet attendance and academic engagement requirements the University may withdraw you from some of your modules. In some circumstances this can also lead to you being required to leave your course. We recognise that you may need to undertake part-time work, but strongly advise you not to take employment of more than 15 hours a week if you are a full time student (should you need to take employment of more than 15 hours per week we recommend you register as a part-time student). The University s Employment Service, in Student Services, can help you find a suitable part-time job that can enhance your employability and complement your studies. ( 2.4 Studying As a postgraduate student, you will be seeking to develop your learning at more advanced level and your course will provide many opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills. To make the most of these you will need to develop a strategy for your studies, planning ahead, managing your time effectively and reflecting on your learning. Assessment is an important feature of study at postgraduate level. Each module booklet sets out detailed assessment requirements and learning outcomes, providing a focus for your studies. There are various forms of assessment and modules often involve a combination of examination and coursework or presentation. It is important that you understand clearly the expectations and deadlines for each item of assessment. You should be aware that all the various coursework assessments and examinations have to be completed for the achievement of your final award. In addition to attending the timetabled sessions, you will need to study in your own time. You should expect to spend hours per week on each module, making a 40 hour per week commitment for a full-time student. Part-time students need to plan a similar time commitment for each module, but will generally be taking fewer modules at any one time.

15 10 Independent study is particularly important when planning work for your dissertation or project. This is a substantial piece of work, to be developed and completed over a relatively lengthy period, with much of the writing concentrated in the final stages. Working closely with your assigned supervisor, you will need to plan your work carefully, with initial discussion to define the topic, preparatory research and reading, planning the structure of the research and final report, writing and re-writing particular sections and drafts. Please be respectful of the learning environment and remember to switch off your mobile phone before entering all classes and study areas. In summary: plan your learning strategy; allocate enough time; attend all of your module lectures, tutorials and other sessions; start assignments well in advance; seek advice and help when you need to; use the learning resources offered; and, enjoy the learning experience! 2.5 Building Careers At London Metropolitan University we pride ourselves in taking seriously your future employment potential. Whether you are studying for a postgraduate qualification in order to seek employment, developing an existing career or to engage with new career opportunities we will prepare and support you in this transition by developing the attributes and skills that employers need and by training your mind to deal with complex questions. Your course has been designed with the involvement of employers at a variety of levels and for many of you, your award will be accredited by a professional body recognised directly or indirectly by the industry to which it serves. All Masters level qualifications will enable you to specialise or to become more highly specialised in an area of employment or practice related to a particular profession. All of our Masters graduates will normally be equipped to continue academic study at a higher level, for example for a PhD or a professional doctorate. Graduates of a Masters level qualification will typically develop a range of key skills including: being able to use initiative and take responsibility, solve problems in creative and innovative ways, make decisions in challenging situations, continue to learn independently and to develop professionally, including the ability to pursue further research where appropriate, and communicate effectively, with colleagues and a wider audience, in a variety of media. These skills have been identified by the government as being critical in curtailing the continued shortage of higher level skills within the wider UK economy and we believe that you will be best placed following graduation in developing your career aspirations. You need to be effective and adaptable in challenging times, so we offer a range of services to support you including a career planning service. To see more details on how we prepare you for employability visit: Enrolment and Re-enrolment Enrolment is an annual process. The first time you enrol you will need to provide evidence of your identity and the qualifications which formed the basis of your offer from the University. You will also need to pay your tuition fees or demonstrate how these will be paid. The University ID card you receive at enrolment contains your library number and computer network username and allows entry to the University s buildings. Provided you fully completed the enrolment requirements your card should work throughout the year. If it stops working then please seek advice from your Postgraduate Office. By signing the enrolment form you confirm that you accept and will follow the University s regulations If you are studying on a part-time basis over more than one academic year or need to return to complete your studies, you will need to re-enrol online usually from around mid-august. Re-enrolment is necessary for your ID card to be reactivated for the new academic year. There will be a deadline for this so it is important that you complete this before the start of the next academic year.

16 Credit for previous learning If you already hold a qualification (for example from another college) that may exempt you from part of your course, you may apply for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL). Similarly, if you have undertaken work, paid or voluntary, that has resulted in learning skills or knowledge equivalent to a module you will be studying you may apply for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Collectively these are known as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). It is important to be aware that any application for APL credit in respect of postgraduate studies must be based on prior learning or experience at a suitably advanced level. This means that it is not normally possible to accredit prior learning at undergraduate level, even if the content may appear similar. The University operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), where 1 European credit (ECTS) is equivalent to 2 UK credits (CATS). Thus, each taught module of 20 credits is normally equivalent to 10 ECTS credits, and a full Masters of 180 UK credits is equivalent to 90 ECTS. If you wish to claim for APL please contact your Postgraduate Office or refer to the Index (Section 11) of this handbook for further information. 2.8 Module registration, course planning and approval Your Course Leader should provide the information you will require in order to choose your modules. Core Modules are compulsory for your course, but your course may also offer Designate Modules, which can be chosen from a specified list. Additionally, you may be allowed to take Elective Modules, which can be chosen from any available at postgraduate level. Further information about modules and their timeslots can be found on PostGrad-Line: When you carry out module registration you may be able to choose some time slots, subject to capacity of the class, if the module(s) run more than once. You are more likely to get your first choices if you register on time. Programme Planning Deadlines: 2011/12 Module Registration Dates Autumn Semester 2011/12 Starters Spring Semester 2011/12 Starters 22 September 30 September October November January January 3 February February 2012 March/April May 2012 Module Choice Events during Welcome Programme 1 Deadline for confirmation of Autumn Semester programmes 2. Confirmation of Spring Semester Modules 3 Autumn Semester Dissertation Deadline 4 Module choice exercise for students continuing their studies in 2012/13 Spring Semester Dissertation Deadline 4 Module Choice Events during Welcome Programme Deadline for confirmation of Spring Semester programmes Module choice exercise for students continuing their studies in 2012/13 31 August 2012 Summer Dissertation Deadline Summer Dissertation Deadline

17 12 1 Students should plan for the whole 2011/12 programme. 2 Students confirm their programme of study for the year and may not vary their Autumn Semester programme after this point 3 Students may make amendments to their Spring Semester programme (they cannot reduce the number of modules studied). 4 It is unlikely that students will be in a position to take their dissertation at this stage, but it is just possible that they may have sufficient credit at entry to do so. 2.9 Your Timetable The University timetable operates from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm, Monday to Friday. You will be given a course timetable at the Course Introductory Session. This gives timeslots and rooms for all modules on your course. Once you have registered your modules you can get a print out of your individual timetable for the current semester at: Your timetable will change each semester, and will be available on the web shortly before the start of each semester. If you do not have a course timetable please contact your Postgraduate Office without delay Publication of Results and Transcripts At the end of each semester Assessment Boards confirm marks and awards. The Postgraduate Offices are responsible for providing these results to you via Evision. (refer 3.4 below) An official transcript will be posted to you at your home address on the completion of your course. There is no charge for this end of course transcript but a fee will be payable for any subsequent transcripts. For reason of employment or to provide proof of study at the University during your course, you may need a formal transcript, stamped by the Postgraduate Office. There is a fee for these transcripts, payable at the time of request. Requests should be made to the Postgraduate Office, who aim to produce transcripts within 5 working days of request.

18 MANAGING YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE ON-LINE 3.1 Your University IT Account You use the same account to access all University IT systems. Your account name is printed at the top of on the ID card that you receive at enrolment and is 7 characters in length (e.g. ABC1234). Your password will be set initially to be your date of birth (DDMMYYYY) so you should change to something secure when you first log in. You can change your password and set details for resetting your password at: Communication We do our best to keep you informed of what you need to know at all times. We use the Web to provide much of the information you need so it is essential to familiarise yourself with the University website. At other times we will use to contact you so it is essential that you check your University on a regular basis. 3.3 Your Contact Details The University will contact you by letter, phone, or , perhaps to arrange a meeting, to provide you with information, or to respond to a query. It is therefore essential that you keep your contact details up to date on your student Evision account. Increasingly, we use to communicate and keep you informed. You will also have been allocated a University address, which is your 7 character account (see 3.1 above) e.g. [email protected]. Even if you already have an account that you will continue to use you should regularly check your London Met account or set up an auto forward, as important messages will be sent to your University address. 3.4 Evision Evision is the University s online facility that allows you to access your personal student record, and is where you print your coursework coversheets and other forms that you may need. You also re-enrol via Evision and view information showing your attendance at classes. You can view your: Personal and contact details (can be updated online) Registered modules Enrolment and progression Tuition fee details Record of coursework deadlines and submissions Mitigating Circumstances decisions Module results (available from notified date of publication) Details of final award For more information please check: WebLearn Online module resources WebLearn provides online support for your modules, enabling you to communicate with your tutor and other students. Course materials, information and assessments are available on WebLearn as well as study programmes materials and such as Writing and Communicating at University. WebLearn requires your user name and password and can be accessed at:

19 14 THE STUDENT VOICE 3.6 StARS Feedback from students is vital to the University to find out how well the teaching, guidance and other services are working. This is obtained in different ways, including via Student Academic Representatives (StARs) who, supported by the Students Union, provide direct feedback from students on the course and raise any issues on their behalf. You will have the opportunity to stand for election as a StAR or to elect a fellow student. 3.7 Course Committees A Course Committee is normally convened each semester to review a set of modules and courses and provide quality assurance. Key staff, including module and course lecturers, attend these meetings and student input is received via your StARs. 3.8 Students views on modules and courses Students views are obtained by a variety of means such as focus groups and web-based questionnaires. While staff welcome informal feedback from students, module lecturers will produce formal monitoring reports which cover areas such as teaching, student feedback and assessment. Reports and action points agreed are available from both module and course reviews. 3.9 Postgraduate representation through the Students Union The University is proud to work with the Students Union which now has a Postgraduate Officer whom you may wish to contact about any student, pastoral or social issue. To contact the Students Union please access:

20 SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE 4.1 Postgraduate Office The Postgraduate Office is the key administrative service to support you in your studies throughout your time at the University. You will be assigned to the Postgraduate Office linked to your course, normally in the building where the subject teaching staff are located. It will be here that you go with timetable queries, to plan your modules, to hand in your coursework, to collect letters you may need, and to ask any questions about your studies. You should also contact your Postgraduate Office in relation to the following issues: Queries about your enrolment status or the fees that you have been charged; Queries about your timetable or the modules that are registered for you; If your ID card is not working; Submit a module query, a claim for mitigating circumstances, an appeal, or get advice about examination arrangements; Advice on claiming credit for previous study or experience; Help you contact your course leader; Obtain standard letters and council tax exemption certificates; Visa extension letters for international students; Advice on the consequences of withdrawing. Each group of courses has a Course Administrator and you will become familiar with them throughout your time at the University. Your Postgraduate Office will also contact you if you are missing classes or not submitting work on time. The offices are normally open throughout the academic year but can also be contacted by phone or see When contacting your Postgraduate Office, please always quote your student number as it enables staff to access your information quickly and so respond to your query. 4.2 Postgraduate Course Leader Course leaders are the main contacts for personal academic advice, including programme planning and approval, and are also responsible for the day-to-day organisation of their course and liaising with academic and administrative staff. They can be a source of valuable advice for other matters also and should be tour first port of call if problems arise. They are able to: provide you with academic advice on all aspects of your studies and progress explain the implications of assessment results and associated feedback on your academic performance advise you on managing and planning your studies; refer you to Student Services for support regarding personal problems, housing, health and finance Your Course Leader can also write you a reference, for a job application for example. 4.3 Module Lecturers Module lecturers are members of academic staff who lead the modules contributing to your programme of study and are key to your learning experience. They should be your first port of call for advice on any topics you do not understand following a lecture or seminar. All Module lecturers have office hours these are set times during the week when they are available for consultation. For each module there will be a Module Booklet.

21 Student Success through Learning Development Some students may need extra help with their studies, sometimes for a particular module or, more generally, across their programme. This might include help with presentations, essay writing and critical analysis. It is always best to seek help in good time and to take advantage of the range of additional classes, courses and resources available. For the full range of study and skills programmes and to find out more about the Learning Development Unit, please visit: Student Services We provide a range of advice, information, guidance and counselling services to support you in achieving your academic aims, We provide advice on issues including. Academic Financial Personal Faith Careers/employment Disability Accommodation Student development Extra curricular activities Visit our web site to find out how we can help you make your time at London Met both enjoyable and successful 4.7 Disabilities and Inclusion The Student Advisers (Disability and Inclusion) can assist you if you have a disability, long-term medical or mental health condition or Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyslexia). Support can include: Special examination arrangements Help with finding an academic support worker Screening if you think you have a Specific Learning Difficulty Assistance to apply for study-related funding If you are eligible for support, the Advisers can help you obtain a range of adjustments depending on the level of need identified. This may include: Practical Assistance: specialist tutors (specific learning difficulties), note-takers, or communication support Specific Adjustments to Study-Related Services: extended library loans (week loans only) or accessibility related rooming adjustments Teaching-Related Adjustments: internal needs assessment report to identify needs to Academic Staff Assessment Specific Adjustments: exam adjustments, coursework certificates or alternative assessment arrangements. Please Note There are some aspects of course assessment that cannot be changed. These are known as competence criteria. To be identified as competence criteria the assessed items must be essential to the course and all students must be able to fulfil these criteria. Although in such situations it may not be possible to alter the format of the assessment, you may still be entitled to adjustments (e.g. extra time or an amanuensis). Placement support

22 17 If you are required, as part of your course, to go on placement, we can provide assistance to ensure that the placement is suitable for you and for any required adjustments to be discussed and organised as appropriate. You may be entitled to government allowances. You are strongly advised to contact us for help with funding applications. For full information on the types of funding available: Placements/study abroad The completion of a work internship is a required element for the SUNY Masters degree and thus for the Dual Award. So it is therefore subject to that institution s regulations. This and other useful information appears in the SUNY course handbook and will be explained in full on induction at the Cortland campus. The internship will normally be commenced immediately following completion of the dissertation and should have a minimum duration of 3 months. In the first semester of study the Course Executive will ask students to specify their intended country of internship. For a UK based internship the London Metropolitan Sport Management staff can offer support. For a USA based internship SUNY, Cortland will provide support. Further details will be given during the Welcome Week briefings at each campus.

23 DISSERTATION 5.1 Registration You register for your Masters Dissertation in the same way as for your other modules - see section 2.8 Module Registration, Course Planning and Approval. Once you are registered for your dissertation, you are expected to submit it in the period for which you are registered. The University s standard assessment arrangements and mitigating circumstances procedures apply (see below for information on withdrawal and mitigating circumstances). Formal requirements for your dissertation are set out in detail in the Dissertation Module Booklet for your course. Please note that some postgraduate courses will require you to have passed research methods before you can begin your Dissertation. The main aspects are summarised below: 5.2 Supervision Arrangements Students will be assigned to a supervisor based upon the research topic expressed within their Dissertation Research proposal written as part of the assessed coursework in the Research Methods module. Students who do not achieve a passing mark (50% or above) in the Research Methods module shall have supervision suspended until such time as a passing grade is achieved. Students may anticipate supervision by a member of the immediate Course Team, the wider Subject Group or one of Research Institutes. The allocation process occurs no later than the first teaching week of the semester following completion of the Research Methods module. The Subject Group Leader, in consultation with your Course Leader and Research Methods module leader, will make supervision decisions. The Course Leader shall inform you of the academic who will supervise you. The amount of supervision contact time that a student can expect will not normally exceed 4 hours; this includes face-to-face meetings, communications, communications via WebLearn, telephone conversations, and reviewing short drafts. Students must be aware that supervisor availability shall be limited outside of formal semester teaching weeks, especially during the assessment periods and the Christmas and Summer vacation periods; students must therefore plan their work and supervision requirements accordingly. Students must also be aware that supervisors will not read drafts of their entire dissertation, however students can expect their supervisor to review and provide formative feedback on ONE section of the dissertation, normally this is the Literature Review or the discussion of Research Methodology. You are expected to actively engage with your supervisor, agreeing times and attending supervision sessions, remaining in contact and responding to communications; supervision meetings can be arranged via or telephone directly with the academic. Please contact the Postgraduate Office if you are having difficulties contacting your supervisor. 5.3 Topic approval Choosing a good topic is critical to the success of the dissertation. Students are expected to develop their own Research proposal topic. Help is given in the Research Methods module on choosing a topic and developing a research plan. Students may choose to consult their Course Leader to assist in the development of ideas. The topic can come from any area of Sport Management; students are reminded that their chosen topic must be realistic and researchable within the resource constraints of Higher Education study.

24 19 You should also consult the University s Code of Good Research Practice which can be accessed at: to see whether these guidelines raise any issues for your own research, and discuss them with your supervisor. 5.4 Planning and Timing The process for developing your research topic leading to the writing of your dissertation is expected to follow the following schedule: 1. In the Spring semester of study, students shall be studying a Research Methods module that requires you to write a Research proposal 2. Formal grading and Feedback on your proposal, including ethical approval, shall be received after the Taught Provision Performance Review, normally within 8 weeks of the submission of the proposal assessment task 3. The name of your supervisor shall be notified in the first week of the semester following completion of the Research Methods module; at the latest 4. It is recommended that students have the following Key meeting points with supervisors o Initial meeting to orientate Research topic and a review of Literature o Preparation for Primary Research discussion of the Research Instrument o Discussion of research findings 5. Students are encouraged to submit one section of their dissertation for review and formative feedback. Students are asked to submit to the supervisor as a hard copy (rather than by ), and formative feedback will be provided by or face-to-face within 3 weeks of submission to the supervisor. 6. Students will normally either write their dissertation in the summer following the Spring semester of study at Londonmet or in the Autumn after completing an internship, although the former option is recommended. 5.5 Submission You must submit two copies of your dissertation/ project. One copy will be available for you to collect after marking and the other may be kept by the University, for reference. Both copies should be securely bound so that pages cannot easily be removed, lost or replaced. It is helpful if at least one of the copies is bound with front and rear boards rigid enough to hold the dissertation upright on a shelf, and has a navy blue cover with gold lettering. (Your Postgraduate Office can provide a list of thesis binders. You should expect to pay around per volume). There are three standard deadline dates for submission in every academic year. The dates for 2011/12 are: Deadline Summer Period 31 August 2012 Dissertations/Projects must be submitted at your Postgraduate Office

25 MARKING AND ASSESSMENT 6.1 Academic Regulations The University s Academic Regulations govern all aspects of assessment and those concerning postgraduate assessment can be found in Section 4.2 ( 6.2 Marking and grades The University provides you with marks and grades for the work that you submit for assessment. The detailed requirements of assessment in each module are specified in module booklets, together with indicative assessment criteria associated with different levels of performance and results. Each component of assessed work is assigned a percentage mark with a pass/fail threshold at 50%. At postgraduate level, degrees are awarded according to the overall average mark obtained for all modules and the dissertation, with classification thresholds for each grade of award as follows: 70% and above Masters degree with Distinction 60% % Masters degree with Merit 50% % Masters degree 0% % Fail At the end of each semester, module results and awards are confirmed by Assessment Boards (Subject Standards Boards and Awards Boards). Assessment Boards uphold the academic standards of your course and ensure that each student is treated fairly and equally through the assessment process. 6.3 Your responsibilities concerning Assessment You have a responsibility to ensure that all coursework assessments are completed in accordance with the published deadlines and that all examinations are attended in accordance with the published timetable. While there are opportunities to be re-assessed in assignments and examinations (see 6.11 below) you should be aware that, under the University s Academic Regulations, if you pass the module on reassessment your overall module mark will be capped at the bare pass mark level of 50%. 6.4 Academic Misconduct You are also responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is your own, and that it is appropriately referenced. The University does not tolerate cheating of any kind. You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Academic Misconduct Procedures, which list a range of categories of academic misconduct and associated penalties, covering instances of academic misconduct (plagiarism, collusion, exam cheating). From the outset of your studies you should receive information and guidance on referencing conventions and group work activities and on how to ensure that you do not contravene the University s Procedures. If you are unsure about referencing, paraphrasing or group work activities, you should seek advice as soon as possible from the Module Tutor, your PAA or the Students Union. An interactive guide on preventing plagiarism containing student views on plagiarism, interactive demonstrations on how to reference and quizzes can be accessed at: Further information can be accessed at:

26 Assessment Feedback Assessment feedback is a critical part of your learning experience and supports successful achievement on your course. Feedback can be: diagnostic it provides an indicator of your aptitude and preparedness for study and can identify your strengths and weaknesses. formative it provides you with feedback on progress on your work. The work may or may not contribute to the overall module grade. summative it provides a measure of achievement or failure in respect of your performance in relation to intended learning outcomes for a piece of assessment. During your course you will probably receive feedback in a number of different forms. in teaching sessions to the whole class or to you individually; orally or in writing; written using a feedback sheet on your work; during the module as well as at the end. Your assessment tasks may be set for submission during the semester or towards the end of the semester. You should note carefully the following details For coursework submitted up to the end of teaching week 9 of a semester i) Your marked coursework and accompanying feedback should normally be returned to you during module sessions. Alternative arrangements may be made, for example, where the assessment involves bulky pieces of coursework. For coursework submitted after teaching week 9 of a semester i) Your tutor s feedback (without the coursework) will be available for collection either from your module lecturer or from the Postgraduate Office. ii) The marked work with your tutor s comments will be available for collection two weeks after the formal publication of the result. iii) Any unclaimed work will be kept for a period of 6 months following publication of the result, after which it will be destroyed. All arrangements for coursework and feedback return will normally be stated in module booklets. This should include: due dates for coursework submission; dates when coursework feedback will be distributed in class (for work submitted up to the end of week 9); dates when coursework feedback can be collected from the module lecturer or the Postgraduate Centre (for work submitted after week 9); the format by which assessment feedback will be given; the process by which coursework can be collected two weeks following the publication of the result concerned. 6.6 Submission of coursework When handing in coursework you must ensure that you have understood and followed all the instructions provided by the module lecturer. Your coursework should be accompanied by a securely attached barcoded coursework coversheet printed from Evision. Unless you are given formal guidance to do otherwise (e.g. for some design work or work to be submitted via WebLearn), written coursework must be submitted only to the Postgraduate Office in the building that the module is taught. Work handed in to tutors prior to, or on the confirmed coursework deadline date, does not constitute a valid submission and will not be processed.

27 22 It is important that you retain both your submission receipt (this is an electronic receipt sent to your University address and also available to view on your Evision account) and a copy of the coursework until the results are published on Evision. Full details of the coursework submission process, including how to obtain coursework cover sheets, can be accessed at: Examination Timetable Examinations take place during Weeks 13, 14 and 15 of each semester and during the Summer Reassessment period in July. (See inside cover of this handbook for 2010/11 dates). The examination timetable is published three weeks prior to the start of each examination period at: Past Examination Papers These are available online at: Mitigating Circumstances Students who are unable to attend an examination must contact their Postgraduate Office on or before the date of the exam. A claim should also be made under the procedures for Mitigating Circumstances which, if accepted, will result in an opportunity to redo the exam without penalty in the summer period. Students who are unable to submit coursework by the due date should also make a claim under the mitigating circumstances process but are also expected, where possible, to submit the assignment within two weeks of the due date with an explanation of the reasons for lateness. Students who do not submit assessment and do not notify the University of the reasons for this in advance will not be eligible for reassessment and may be required to leave the course. For further information access: If you think you are likely to need to make a claim under these procedures you are advised to contact your Postgraduate Office in advance of the due date. Claims of mitigating circumstances must be submitted to the Postgraduate Office on the appropriate form, attaching independent supporting evidence of the particular circumstances that affected your studies. Forms should be printed from: The deadlines for the submission of claims are published at: but also on notice boards outside the Postgraduate Office. Prior to submitting a claim for Mitigating Circumstances you are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Mitigating Circumstances Criteria (Section 10.3 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: Assessment Board Appeals There are only three grounds on which students may appeal against the outcome of an assessment board decision. These are very specific and an appeal may not be made in respect of an academic judgement or in respect of a rejected claim of mitigating circumstances. The University operates a strict 5 working day deadline for submission of appeals, following the publication of the result(s) concerned. Refer to the Index (Section 11.1) for sources of further information. Appeals in respect of impaired academic performance due to mitigating circumstances may be made only in relation to an exam or to an assessed piece of work that was submitted by the published deadline. If successful, the assessment/reassessment concerned will be voided and any mark achieved must be surrendered. A further

28 23 assessment/reassessment will then be granted, at the next opportunity, in place of the voided attempt. Such appeals WILL NOT be considered in relation to work submitted during the late coursework period (as defined in 6.9 above). Prior to submitting an Appeal you should familiarise yourself with the Procedures for the submission of Appeals (Section 10.4 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: Action in the event of failure to pass a module Reassessment A student who attempts the final component of assessment in a module shall normally be entitled to be reassessed on one occasion in any module for which a failing mark has been awarded. Reassessment takes place during the summer resit period following the academic session in which the module was taken. However, reassessment of a dissertation shall take place at the next available assessment point (i.e. January for September submissions, May for January submissions and September for May submissions). Under the University s Academic Regulations, if you pass the module following reassessment, your overall module mark will be capped at the bare pass. A student who does not attempt the final component of assessment in a module will only be permitted reassessment if they have notified the University (normally in advance of the date of submission/date of examination). Where the reasons given are documented and meet the criteria for Mitigating Circumstances (see Section 6.9), a student will be entitled to be assessed during the summer period as if for the first time and will be entitled to the full range of marks for the module. Where a request for a deferral of assessment is made but the claim does not satisfy the criteria for Mitigating Circumstances, the University may agree a reassessment opportunity but any passing module mark will be capped at a bare pass. If you have received failing marks in three or more modules (60 credits) in a level you will be required to undertake a review of your academic performance with your Course Leader or nominee. On the basis of this review, you may be required to leave the course or seek admission on to a different course. You should ensure that you familiarise yourself with the University regulations on reassessment (Section 4.2 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: Retaking a module If, after reassessment, you still have not passed a module, you may need to re-register and to take the whole module again. You are only permitted to re-register any module on one occasion and a fee may be charged for re-registrations University Criteria for Awards The Postgraduate Awards Framework, the list of all of the University s postgraduate awards, can be found at the beginning of Section 4.1 of the Academic Regulations. Section 4.2 of the Academic Regulations details the minimum criteria for all the University s postgraduate awards.

29 24 WITHDRAWAL, INTERRUPTION OR TRANSFER 6.13 Withdrawal from a module Normally once you have a registered programme for the academic year it cannot be changed. You have until the end of week 2 of the first semester to withdraw from a module without academic or financial penalty. After this point you are expected to complete every module registered against your record and to pay any fee due for your registered programme. For further information and advice please contact your Postgraduate Office. Withdrawal from a module is not permitted after Week 2 of the first semester and students with unforeseen circumstances, which prevent completion of an assessment or a module, should submit a claim of mitigating circumstances. (See section 6.9). Requests to substitute modules for the second semester of study must be submitted by the University s specified deadline for such requests and shall be subject to University approval. Such requests shall only be considered where there is no reduction in the total number of modules registered Intermission of Studies There may be circumstances that arise in the year that make it difficult for you to continue on your course or part of your course. If this is the case you should in the first instance, contact your Postgraduate Office, who will advise you of the options available to you. You may need to see your Course Leader and/or Student Services. Intermission of studies is only possible in exceptional cases and you will need to provide evidence of your circumstances that confirms it is not possible for you to continue on your course. Intermission can have as financial implications (where applicable) and on your status in the UK if you are an international student. During an approved intermission of studies you will not be eligible to sit examinations, submit coursework or undertake any other form of assessment. The maximum period of intermission permitted is two years and the maximum period in which to qualify for a Masters degree (including any agreed intermission) is six years. If you intermit without prior approval you will be deemed to have withdrawn from your course and you may not be allowed to recommence at a later date. For further details go to: Mode of Study Your mode of study is determined by the University based on the number of modules that you have registered for a particular semester (Refer to Section 4.1, Regulation 13 of the Academic Regulations). While students are permitted to change their mode of study at the end of a semester, they must be clearly registered as either full-time or part-time for each whole semester. This is because the funds allocated to the University by the Higher Education Funding Council (England) relate to the number of students registered in each mode. You should be aware that a change in mode of study is a formal University process and you should therefore seek advice from your Postgraduate Office or Student Services before making any decision Course Transfers If you intend to change course, you should seek advice from your Postgraduate Office.

30 STUDY RESOURCES AND FACILITIES 7.1 Libraries and Special Collections We hope you will make full use of the study facilities, specialist library staff and extensive range of print and electronic resources available to support your studies and help you succeed. London Met students have access to our five libraries located at Calcutta House, Commercial Road, Holloway Road, Ladbroke House and Moorgate and two internationally acclaimed special collections. The Special Collections are The Trades Union Congress Library Collections which is a major research library for the study of all aspects of trade unions, employment and collective bargaining both historical and contemporary coverage. This is located on the ground floor of the Holloway Road library. The Women s Library, located next to Calcutta House building, is the oldest and most extensive collection of women s history in Europe. It is also a cultural centre and students are encouraged to attend the busy public events programme discounts for students are available. The Collections are reference only but they are an excellent source of information for essays especially for dissertations. For more information go to: All University libraries have a large range of up-to-date information and resources. The electronic resources include e-journals, e-books, and databases, which are also accessible outside the University, via the library catalogue at: Holloway Road library, re-designed in early 2011, houses plenty of new computers, comfy informal learning spaces, techno booths, teaching rooms and a café area. All the libraries have open access networked PCs and printers, copying and media facilities to support your studies. In designated areas you can get wireless access to the Internet using your own laptop look out for the MetNet signs. All the libraries offer group and silent learning zones and there are group study rooms which can be booked. To save you time, there are many self-service facilities including borrowing and returning items, renewals and reservations. The web based catalogue is easy to use and can be accessed both on and off campus. Information on our services, library opening hours, borrowing rights, resources and contacts can be found at: Academic Liaison Librarians and Subject Guides Academic liaison librarians are qualified to provide learning support and information skills training and ensure that the appropriate information resources you need are available throughout your course. Your librarian can help you acquire valuable information literacy skills which will enable you to locate, retrieve, evaluate and use the most relevant resources for your research for specific assignments and projects. This is done in a variety of ways from drop-in workshop sessions to bespoke course group sessions planned in conjunction with academic staff and based on your learning objectives. They publish guides and online tutorials to resources specific to your subject area which are a good starting point when you need support. You can talk to your academic liaison librarian in person during one of the regular drop-in sessions at all libraries or, if you prefer, send an with your enquiry. They are always happy to help. For further information:

31 26 To access subject guides and find your academic liaison librarian go to: Student feedback Library Services are always looking at ways to improve what we offer you and welcome your views. Please go to our Comments and Suggestions link on our web pages or your Learning Resources Manager ICT Services and Media Resources Many classrooms are equipped with fixed Audio-Visual installations, including overhead projector, PC, whiteboard and screen. The University has a number of computer studios, offering both specialist and general-purpose software, running mainly on PCs, but some on Apple Macs. Access ICT facilities can only be accessed through using individually assigned IDs and passwords. Generalpurpose PC and Mac studios are provided and supported by IT support staff. Most are open-access to students except when booked for teaching. Support staff Support is provided throughout the day through dedicated onsite teams, with Student Helpdesks located in Tower Building, Calcutta House, Commercial Road, Eden Grove, Ladbroke House, Moorgate and Spring House. Telephone support is available evenings and weekends every day of the year. Details can be found on the support webpage: Opening Hours For full details of opening hours, refer to: Students can access many of the University s computing facilities from home or another workplace via the Internet. Student Printing Laser printing is available throughout the University. A fee is charged. FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 7.5 Open Language Programme In addition to their main programme of study, the University offers all postgraduate students the opportunity through the Open Language Programme, to learn (or gain fluency in) one of a wide range of languages. For the majority of courses an additional fee payment is charged should you wish to pursue this. Before registering for an OLP module you will need to be assessed so that you can be placed at the appropriate level; these assessments are made by the Open Language Programme at key points in the year. The languages available are usually: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

32 27 Learning is achieved through a combination of taught sessions and independent study packs, both of which are essential to make real progress. For further information please visit:

33 COURSE SPECIFICATION 1. Awarding/validating institution/body London Metropolitan University 2. Teaching institution London Metropolitan University 3. Name of course MSc International Sports Management 4. Scheme Postgraduate Scheme 5. Programme also accredited by SUNY, Cortland 6. Professional body exemptions / accreditation 7. Titles of available awards PG Cert; PG Dip; MSc Single Award; MS Single Award; MSc and MS Dual Award 8. UCAS Code/London Metropolitan Code 9. Route Code INTSMA-N 10. Date produced/revised May Maximum duration of course Two years 12. Mode of attendance Full time 8.1 Main educational aims of the course To teach the core disciplines of International Sport Management To develop skills relating to the practical application of International Sport Management information to business decision making; this includes collection, analysis and interpretation of information from a wide variety of media and the organisation of knowledge in a meaningful way. To enable students to become independent learners To contribute to strategic management in the sports sector, through the education of postgraduate students. The MSc International Sport Management is offered as a joint provision with SUNY s Sport Management Department, School of Professional Studies, Cortland, USA. It is also offered as a dual award, so that students who successfully complete all parts of the programme obtain both an MSc International Sport Management from Londonmet and a MS International Sport Management from SUNY. The course seeks to address the needs of a growing number of people who wish to develop their understanding of International Sport Management, or formalise, through acquiring a postgraduate qualification, their past work experience in the sports industries. The educational aims and the structure of the course reflect the following contextual features: The increasing recognition that the scale, scope, complexity and growth of international sport requires more managers with an appropriate professional education; The perception that current management education tends to be limited to a particular national perspective and that this is inadequate for contemporary needs; Two internationally powerful sports perspectives: the UK s, partly because of the historical origins of modern sport; that of the USA, as the country with the most developed sports business sector and as the most successful Olympic nation;

34 29 The 2012 London Olympiad and the associated needs for sports managers with an international education, before, during and after the Games themselves. 8.2 The aims of the MSc in International Sport Management To provide a postgraduate programme that offers the opportunity for the study of sport management in more than one academic institution in more than one country To offer a postgraduate programme of study that will appeal to students wishing to gain expertise in sport and leisure management from the perspective of two different Englishspeaking countries with highly developed, but very different, sports business and sports systems. To increase students awareness and understanding of international sport management issues from different cultural perspectives To provide the students with the opportunity of carrying out a work internship in the sport management field either in the UK, the USA or a third country. To enable students to select an area of interest and to undertake in-depth study through the dissertation; To enhance student s intellectual, research, inter-personal and applied decision-making skills within a rigorous academic programme. To enhance employability and work place effectiveness of students within the international sport sector 8.3 Course outcomes On successful completion of the course students will be able to: Understand the different sports systems of the USA and UK, and understand how these relate to international sport Analyse the different sports business and management techniques of the USA and the UK Analyse sport, and particularly sports business, from an international perspective Research issues relevant to the international sport management sector Evaluate the management of sport in key sports markets and will have completed a work internship within the sports sector 8.4 Teaching/learning strategies and methods A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to reflect the diverse range of modules available within the award. Methods will include lectures, seminars, individual and group mini-project activities, videos, guest lectures, syndicate tutorials, presentations and case study based learning. Three key principles will underpin the teaching/learning strategies in the Programme s modules. Firstly, that the diversity of experiences that students bring to the course will be used to enhance the collective student experience. This will be achieved by utilising a variety of group, team and syndicate activities drawn together, where possible, with plenary sessions. Additionally, independent

35 30 study will play a critical role in ensuring that students with different market knowledge and experience will use individual routes to achieve the common learning outcomes in each module. Secondly, teaching/learning methods are designed to ensure that students understanding of International Sport Management takes place in an applied decision-making context. In order to achieve this some modules will make extensive use the case study method of learning, whilst others will use mini-project based activities. In each case the underlying principle is to utilise, translate and apply appropriate theory, concepts, frameworks and empirical evidence into realistic decision-making context. The critical linking of theory to practice is a fundamental characteristic of the postgraduate award in International Sport Management. Finally, teaching/leaning methods reflect the need, given the pace of change in the international sports environment, for students to be able to rapidly interpret, synthesise and analyse ideas and information. This principle is reflected in the requirement that students should reflect on their learning, that they should contextualise it within their current and past work experience, and that they should comment on the presentations and work of other students on the programme. 8.5 Assessment The table below describes the form of assessment that will be adopted in each of the programme s modules. It shows that a range of assessment devices are used on the MSc International Sport Management, but each form of assessment is devised in relation to the principles underlying the teaching and learning of the programme. There will be both formative and summative assessments, which will be designed focussing on the needs of all students, and in line with university disability policy.

36 31 MSc INTERNATIONAL SPORTS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT DESIGN Module Assessment Components Modules studied at SUNY Modules studied at Londonmet Dissertation SPM 540 International Sport Enterprise Exam (20%) Research Paper (20%) Group Research Project (30%) Global Sport Summary (10%) Class Participation / Attendance (10%) SPM 660 Sports Marketing 2,500 word essay (50%) 2,500 word marketing report (50%) SPM 675 SPM 525 BLP015 LTP084 LTP004 LTPP65 Sport Business and Finance International Sport History and Governance International Sport Law Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport Strategic Management in Sport Dissertation triple weighted module 2 Quizzes (15%) Research Paper (15%) 2 Projects (20%) 2 Exams (40%) Class Participation (10%) 2 Quizzes (10%) 2 Exams (50%) Paper & presentation: (35%) Class Attendance/Participation (5%) 3,000 word Methodological Critique (50%) 2,000 word Dissertation research proposal (50%) 2,000 word essay (30%) Seminar presentation (20%) 3,000 word report (50%) Coursework 100% Individual, supervised, 20,000 words * For lists of SUNY designate modules see 7.10 Course Structure diagram below. For assessment details, see section 15, Module Directory 8.6 Cognitive/intellectual skills By the end of the course the student is expected to have developed higher order skills that are reflected in the student s ability to: 1. appreciate and utilise a range of academic disciplines in the analysis of international sport and sport management phenomena 2. grasp complex theoretical frameworks, models and concepts; synthesise and apply these in the analysis of international sport management issues and problems 3. critically review and evaluate literature of relevance to the study and understanding of international sport management 4. develop an appreciation of the significance of socio-cultural factors as they are likely to impact upon international sport management

37 32 5. apply basic skills of seeking, handling and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information With regard to the teaching programme, whilst all of the core modules will contribute to the development of a number of these skills the following relations between skills and modules should be emphasised: The core modules International Sport Enterprise; International Sport Law; Sport Business and Finance, Sports Marketing and Strategic Management in Sport will together bring a number of disciplines to bear on the analysis of international sport e.g. Economics, Sociology, History, Philosophy. They will also contribute to the development of skills outlined in 2 to 4 above, in part through the curriculum, in part through assessment strategies. Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism and the Dissertation will enable the student to develop and apply skills associated with 2 and 5 above. 8.7 Practical skills By the end of the course, students will have the ability to: 1. demonstrate skills of data retrieval, interpretation and presentation, including the use of information technology; 2. successfully identify and implement a range of marketing strategies; 3. analyse a range of management problems in a critical manner, showing a grasp of management theory and practice; 4. analyse the strategic management situation of sport organizations and formulate plans for improvement; 5. demonstrate the practical skills required for scholarly discussion, notably: the ability to distinguish between rhetoric and argument, the ability to marshal data in support of an argument and the ability to present data clearly, both orally and in writing; 6. design and plan an individual research project. More specifically, to carry out independent research and collect appropriate primary or secondary data relating to sport management issues or problems; 7. demonstrate general study skills and additional transferable inter-personal skills, for example, problem solving, team-working, networking and self-management; Skills outcomes 1, 5 and 7 are developed throughout the course through attendance at lectures and seminars, and through working on related learning tasks. Additionally, skill 1 is developed through IT workshops which are part of the Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism module. Outcomes 2, 3 and 4 flow from the International Sport Enterprise, Sport Marketing and Strategic Management in Sport modules. Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism and work around the production of the Dissertation enable students to develop skills identified in outcomes 5 and Key/transferable skills including employability and professional practice Ethics and value management; recognising ethical situations, applying ethical and organisational values to situations and choices QAA. The practitioner field of International Sport is guided by ethical codes developed by various international sports bodies (such as the IOC, anti-doping agencies and so on).

38 33 The teaching team will take opportunities in all modules to reflect on issues of sports ethics and to provide students with the opportunity to reflect on their own ethical stance. 8.9 Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Benchmarking Course outcomes were formulated with reference to the following QAA Benchmarking statement(s): Masters Level: Business and Management Honours degree: Hospitality. Leisure, Sport and Tourism In accordance with the QAA skills statements, graduates of the MSc International Sport Management should posses the following: They are expected to be able to demonstrate a range of cognitive and intellectual skills together with techniques specific to business and management. They should also demonstrate relevant personal and interpersonal skills. These include: a Critical thinking and creativity: managing creative processes in self and others; organising thoughts, analysis, synthesis, critical appraisal. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately. b Problem solving and decision making: establishing criteria, using appropriate decision techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions. c Information and knowledge: scanning and organising data, abstracting meaning from information and sharing knowledge. d Numeracy and quantitative skills including the use of models of business situations; qualitative research skills. e Effective use of Communication and Information Technology (CIT). f Two-way communication: listening, negotiating and persuading or influencing others; oral and written communication, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports. g Personal effectiveness: self-awareness and self-management; time management; sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations; the ability to continue learning. h Effective performance within a team environment and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes; team selection, delegation, development and management. i Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for situations; setting targets, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, continuous improvement. j Ethics and value management: recognising ethical situations, applying ethical and organisational values to situations and choices. k Ability to conduct research into business and management issues. l Learning through reflection on practice and experience.

39 MSc International Sports Management Course structure diagram Autumn Semester at SUNY Cortland Level Semester Code Title Status CATS Notes Credit Points Masters Autumn SPM 540 International Sport c 15 Taught at Cortland Enterprise Masters Autumn SPM 660 Sports Marketing c 15 Taught at Cortland Masters Autumn SPM 566 Sport Business and Finance Masters Autumn SPM525 International Sport History and Governance c 15 Taught at Cortland c 15 Taught at Cortland Spring Semester Modules at London Metropolitan University Level Semester Code Title Status CATS Credit Points Masters Spring BLP015N International Sport Law Masters Spring LTP084N Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport Masters Spring LTP004N Strategic Management in Sport PG Certificate PG Diploma Master of Science Summer/ Autumn Summer/ Autumn Internship LTPP65N Dissertation c 60 Notes c 20 Taught at London North Campus c 20 Taught at London North Campus c 20 Taught at London North Campus Any combination of modules to the value of 60 CATS points Any combination of modules to the value of 120 CATS points Required for the SUNY Masters Award and the Dual Masters Award 180 CATS points

40 Assessment diagram Assessment SUNY Core Modules London Metropolitan Core Modules International Sport Enterprise Sports Marketing Examination Sport Business and Finance Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport International Sport Law Strategic Management in Sport Internship Dissertation Individual Coursework Individual Presentation Group Presentation /Project Class participation Dissertation 8.12 The curriculum It should be noted that the MSc International Sports Management can either be started at SUNY Cortland in August or at Londonmet in February. Thus the sequence of modules studied will vary depending on the starting semester. The SUNY semester of the course is structured around four core modules and the Londonmet semester is structured around three core modules. SPM 540 SPM SPM 566 SPM525 International Sport Enterprise Sports Marketing Sport Business and Finance International Sport History and Governance The thrust of these first semester modules is to provide students with a thorough and critical grounding in many of the major characteristics of international sport and their global context. The International Sport Enterprise focuses on the globalization of sport, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, professional team sport leagues and individual sports such as golf and tennis. A similar focus on major international sports organizations, events and capital projects is maintained in the Sport Business and Finance

41 36 module but with the emphasis moving to forms of ownership, financial analysis, feasibility studies, economic impact studies. Sports Marketing situates and analyses sports marketing systems within generic marketing concepts and approaches. The London Metropolitan semester of the curriculum is structured around a further three core modules. BLP015N LTP084N LTP004N International Sport Law Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport Strategic Management in Sport International Sport Law explores key legal issues impinging on international sport e.g. player contracts and transfers; drug use and testing; contractual issues relating to events, sponsorship, TV and media rights. Strategic Management in Sport introduces the student to the key concepts of strategic planning and management and discusses their applicability to sports organisations, in part building on Sport Business and Finance from the first semester of study. The Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport module provides an introduction to the differing research philosophies and designs, particularly with reference to the management of international sport. Through this module students develop their research proposal and their research design ideas and plans for the 15,000 words Dissertation. The Dissertation is a key feature of the degree, where students are asked to integrate the knowledge they have acquired through the taught modules and bring it to bear upon a specialist topic within an appropriate area of international sport management (see section 9). The outline proposal for the project is developed during the Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport module. A supervisor is appointed for each student on the basis of this proposal Regulations The course conforms to the University s regulations for the postgraduate award framework 9.0 USEFUL INFORMATION

42 DIRECTORY OF MODULES FOR THE COURSE Course MSc International Sports Management Modules studied at London Metropolitan University North Campus Module Code LTP004N LTP084N LTP070N Module Title Strategic Management in Sport Research Methods for the Creative Industries and Sport Semester International Sports Law Spring Core Module Status Prerequisites (if any) Module Summary Spring Core This module introduces students to the key concepts of strategic planning and management and discusses their applicability to sports organisations. Spring Core This module draws on a number of Social Science disciplines to provide an understanding and critique of the range of qualitative and quantitative research techniques employed in Leisure and Tourism academic research and consultancy. This serves as an essential prelude to the planning, researching and writing of the subsequent dissertation. This module explores the legal aspects pertaining to the governing bodies of international sport in both Olympic and non-olympic contexts. Topics covered include: a) individual athlete eligibility and player transfers; b) drug use and testing; c) intellectual property including copyright and Assessment Requirements Group presentation in class (20%) Reflective Task on Group Presentation, 2000 words +/- 10% (30%) Report analysing strategic position of a selected sports-related organisation, 3000 words +/- 10% (50%) Coursework 1 (50%) will consist of a critical analysis of two Refereed Journal Articles (3000 words +/- 10%) Coursework 2, weighted at 50%, is the research proposal for the research dissertation (2,500 words +/- 10%) Individual coursework of 2500 words +/- 10% (60%) Individual presentation (40%)

43 LTPP65N International Sport Management Dissertation Summer/ Autumn Core 38 trademark protection; d) contractual issues related to bidding on events, sponsorship, endorsements, and agreements for competition; e) dispute resolution between governing entities; f) global media contracts including television and new media; and g) the interface between state, national and global governmental agencies and organizations with sport. As a core Master s requirement students are required to design, undertake and write up a substantial individual project-based dissertation, based on a topic of their choice (subject to approval), working under the supervision of a member of the course staff team. Dissertation project (15,000 words) Modules studied at SUNY Cortland Module Code SPM 540 Module Title International Sport Enterprise Semester Autumn Module Status Core Prerequisites (if any) Module Summary This module focuses on the globalization of sport with an emphasis on the organization, governance, and management of international sport including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, professional team sports leagues, golf, tennis, and ski racing. This includes a comprehensive investigation of the structural and cultural environments in which North American sports organizations, leagues and corporations must consider in conducting business in foreign markets. A major semester long project includes the development of a bid document for a Assessment Requirements Exam (20%) Research Paper (20%) Group Research Project (30%) Global Sport Summary (10%) Class Participation / Attendance (10%)

44 SPM 566 Sport Business and Finance Au C 39 city/region to host a major international sports event. This module deals with the basic principles, theories and practices of finance and accounting as applied to the managerial control of sport organizations in both the non- profit and profit sectors. Topics include forms of ownership, taxation including status and exemptions, financial analysis, feasibility studies including asset valuation, risk and return, budgeting and economic impact studies related to capital projects such as stadiums, arenas and sports venues. This course focuses on cases of organizations involved in professional, intercollegiate, and Olympic/international sports. SPM Sports Marketing Au C This module considers sports marketing in the context of generic marketing concepts and approaches. It analyses the sports marketing system, examining the contribution of marketing research and the role of sports sponsorship and the sports media in the management of sport. Quizzes (best 2 of 3) (15%) Research Paper (15%) 2 Projects (20%) Midterm Exam (20%) Final Exam (20%) Class participation (10%) Performance review: 40% Exam: 20% Case Studies: 20% Current Sport Event Management Issues: 10% Personal Log Book: 10% SPM 525 International Sport History and Governance Au C In-depth examination of the practice and application of arbitration in the sports industry. The use of arbitration to resolve salary disputes and disciplinary grievances within major U.S. sports leagues. The growing role and function of arbitration in the settlement of disputes involving international sports governing bodies and professional leagues (e.g., the Olympic and Paralympic Games) including the role and function of the International Court of Arbitration for Sport. Preliminary Exam 1: 20% Preliminary Exam 2: 20% Final Examination: 40% Briefs (15): 15% Class attendance & participation: 5%

45 INDEX OF KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION 11.1 Relevant University Procedures: Procedure Academic Misconduct Full procedure in the Academic Regulations (Section 10.5) Full Procedure & notes in the University s Student Handbook Further information/guidance available at: Appeals against decisions of Assessment Boards APL Procedures (Section 10.4) (Section 10.1) (Notes only) Limits to the amount of APL, which can be claimed, are detailed within the Awards Framework and Regulations that regulate your course. Complaints Procedure Fees and enrolments (Section 9) Fees: Enrolment: Intermission (Suspension of Studies) Mitigating Circumstances Postgraduate Assessment Regulations Postgraduate Awards Framework, Scheme Regulations & Course Structure (Section 9.1) (Section 10.3) (Section 4.2) (Section 4.1) (including deadlines)

46 11.2 Useful online information: Faculties and Professional Service Departments Academic Regulations Examination Timetable (and Exam Track) Evision Learning Development Unit Postgraduate Offices Postgraduate Students PostGrad-Line Programme Planning Student Handbook Student Services Timetable information WebLearn