UNIVERSITY OF YORK POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME REGULATIONS This document applies to students who commence the programme(s) in: Awarding institution University of York Department(s) The York Management School Award(s) and programme title(s) MA in Human Resource Management 2014/2015 Teaching institution University of York Level of qualification Level 7 (Masters) Award(s) available only as interim awards Postgraduate Certificate in HRM Postgraduate Diploma in HRM Admissions criteria An undergraduate degree awarded with a grade of at least 2i or equivalent in a management, business or social science subject. Applicants with science or arts degrees may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applicants with relevant work or professional experience in HR but without the specified academic qualification may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Students whose first degree was not taught in English should also have an appropriate English language qualification. Minimum acceptable qualifications are IELTS: with overall score of 7.0, with a writing score of no less than 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in all other components. TOEFL: 105 in the Internet based test with a minimum of 24 for writing, 23 for speaking, 23 for listening and 23 for reading. Length and status of the programme(s) and mode(s) of study Programme Length (years) and status (fulltime/parttime) Face-to-face, campusbased Distance learning Mode Other MA HRM (CIPD) 1 year fulltime Yes Language of study English Programme accreditation by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (if applicable) Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Educational aims of the programme(s) For the Masters, Diploma and Certificate: The program aims to equip students with knowledge of theory, research evidence and practice issues in: 1
organisational behaviour human resource management And two of the following areas of HRM: employment relations and employment law pay, reward and performance management Human Resource Development Along with the analytical skills to critically evaluate this knowledge. Additionally for the Diploma and Masters (if applicable): To equip students with knowledge of theory, research evidence and practice of two further specialist areas of HRM, the skills needed to perform as an HR manager, including a familiarity with financial management, and core skills of interviewing, negotiation and continuous professional development. Additionally for the Masters: To develop the capacity to undertake a significant research project and a business report in the area of human resource management. Intended learning outcomes for the programme and how the programme enables students to achieve and demonstrate the intended learning outcomes This programme provides opportunities The following teaching, learning and assessment for students to develop and methods enable students to achieve and to demonstrate knowledge and demonstrate the programme learning outcomes: understanding qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding of: 1. leadership and management issues in organisations 2. Theory and evidence on motivation 3. The importance of context in HRM, including Works systems and the A: Knowledge and understanding Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): Learning and teaching for all numbered outcomes will be through lecturers and seminars, supplemented where appropriate through practical skills workshops. 2
technology of production Product markets and strategy Labour markets 4. The international dimension of HRM both how HRM policy and practice varies according to national context, and the practice of HRM in international organisations. 5. The HRM cycle and its component activities: HR planning, recruitment and selection, appraisal, reward and performance management, disciplinary and grievance handling, redundancy Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes) Points 1 9 will be assessed through a combination of open and closed assessments. Formative assessment opportunities will be provided through seminar presentations, essays and mock exams Points 10 and 11 will be assessed through an independent study module consisting of a management report and an individual project. Additionally for the Diploma and Masters: Knowledge of two from points 6-8. 6. Learning and development within organisations, or, 7. Methods of managing individual performance including payment systems and performance management, or, 8. Management of the employment relationship, including trade unions and collective bargaining. UK and EU Employment law, and how it affects HRM at the workplace Additionally for the Masters: 9. Knowledge of research methods and philosophy 10. Knowledge of a specialist aspect of HR B: (i) Skills discipline related Discipline related skills are only taught on modules that comprise the Diploma Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): and Masters programs 1 and 2 will be taught through lectures, seminars and practical workshops Additionally for the Diploma and 3 will be taught through an independent study Masters: module. 1. Understand, interpret and communicate financial and 3
statistical information. 2. Competence in core people management activities i.e.: selection interviewing, conducting disciplinary and grievance cases, running basic training events Project management Negotiation Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes) 1 and 2 will be assessed through a reflective learning piece related to practice workshops. 3 will be assessed through the independent study module (management report and individual project). Additionally for the Masters: 3. Undertake a discreet research project and management report into a management problem or issue B: (ii) Skills transferable Able to: 1. Review and critically evaluate Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): relevant social science theory and evidence and understand its relevance to practice 2. Problem solving and decision making skills 3. Present information, analysis 1, 2 and 4 will be taught through lectures, seminars and workshops. 3 and 6 will be taught through practical workshops. and argumentation clearly and Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered concisely, verbally and in outcomes) writing. 1 and 4 will be assessed through open and 4. Citation and appropriate use of closed assessments. the literature 2, 5 and 6 will be assessed through a reflective Additionally for the Diploma and Masters: 5. Reflect on their own continuous personal and professional development. 6. Use software packages commonly used in a business environment Additionally for the Masters: 7. Undertake a significant enquiry into a business issue. 8. Prepare and write a wellpresented and substantial analytical report. learning statement. 3 Will be assessed through open and closed assessments and formatively through seminar and workshop participation. 7 and 8 will be assessed through independent study modules. 4
Able to: 1. Reflect and evaluate own performance 2. Identify, and work towards targets for personal, academic and career development Additionally for the Diploma and Masters: 3. Develop skills for reflexive practice and continuing professional development C: Experience and other attributes Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): Personal Development Planning (1 3) Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes) Reflexive Learning Piece (3) Relevant Quality Assurance Agency benchmark statement(s) and other relevant external reference points (e.g. National Occupational Standards, or the requirements of Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies) The program is benchmarked against the CIPD s professional standards. University award regulations To be eligible for an award of the University of York a student must undertake an approved programme of study, obtain a specified number of credits (at a specified level(s)), and meet any other requirements of the award as specified in the award requirements and programme regulations, and other University regulations (e.g. payment of fees). Credit will be awarded upon passing a module s assessment(s) but some credit may be awarded where failure has been compensated by achievement in other modules. The University s award and assessment regulations specify the University s marking scheme, and rules governing progression (including rules for compensation), reassessment and award requirements. The award and assessment regulations apply to all programmes: any exceptions that relate to this programme are approved by University Teaching Committee and are recorded at the end of this document. To be eligible for CIPD accreditation candidates must complete all components of the programme with no compensatable marks. Departmental policies on assessment and feedback Detailed information on assessment (including grade descriptors, marking procedures, word counts etc.) is available in the written statement of assessment which applies to this programme and the relevant module descriptions. These are available in the student handbook and are made available to students via Yorkshare. Information on formative and summative feedback to students on their work is available in the written statement on feedback to students which applies to this programmes and the relevant module descriptions. These are available in the student handbook and are made available to students via Yorkshare. Feedback on assessment performance in all modules is provided in comprehensive module assessment reports, released to students immediately after exam boards. Individual written feedback on open assessments is made available to students within 6 weeks of submission. Feedback on closed exams is provided at the module cohort level via the module assessment report and the provision of model answers where appropriate. 5
Diagrammatic representation of the programme structure, showing the distribution and credit value of core and option modules Masters Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation Leadership, Management and Human resources (30 Skills for HRM (10 Financial Choice of 2 from: Regulating the Employment Relationship (30 Learning and Development (30 Reward and Performance Management (30 Research Skills for Human Resource Independent Study Module 1 (Management Research report, 20 credits) Independent Study Module 2 (Individual HRM project, 40 credits) Postgraduate Diploma (Students must accumulate 120 credits across the following modules) Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation Leadership, Management and Human resources (30 Skills for HRM (10 Financial Choice of 2 from: Regulating the Employment Relationship (30 Learning and Development (30 Reward and Performance Management (30 Research Skills for Human Resource 6
Postgraduate Certificate (students must accumulate 60 credits across the following modules) Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation Leadership, Management and Human resources (30 Choice of 2 from: Research Skills for Human Resource Skills for HRM (10 Financial Regulating the Employment Relationship (30 Learning and Development (30 Reward and Performance Management (30 7
Diagrammatic representation of the timing of module assessments and reassessments, and the timing of departmental examination/progression boards Autumn term Spring term Summer term Summer vacation Date of final award board Leadership, Management and HR: Closed exam week 1 and open assessment week 1/2 Financial Management Closed exam week 1 Skills for HR: assessment week 1/2 Research Skills for HR: assessment week 8 Learning and development (option): assessment week 1/2 Reward and performance (option): Closed exam week 1 and open assessment week 1/2 Regulating the employment contract (option): assessment week 1/2 and closed exam week 1 ISM 1 (Management research report): assessment End of Suvac ISM2 (Individual HRM project): assessment End of SuVac Re-sit period for all assessments on taught programme. Final examiners board for completion of taught part of masters: SuT week 10. Examiners board for re-sits: SuVac 1 st week of September Final examiners board for award of degree: AuT week 5 8
Core module table Module title Leadership, Management and Human Resources Financial Management Module code (MAN000 ) Credit level 1 Overview of modules Credit Prerequisites Assessment value 2 rules 3 Timing (term and week) and format of main assessment 4 MAN00020M 7 30 ne NC assessment SpT1/2 and exam SpT1 MAN00051M 7 10 ne NC SpT 1 exam Skills for HRM MAN00033M 7 10 ne NC assessment, SuT 1/2 Research skills for MAN00031M 7 10 ne assessment, HRM SuT 8 Independent Study MAN00052M 7 20 Research NC SuVac Module 1 skills for HRM Management Research Report Independent Study MAN00053M 7 40 Research NC SuVac Yes Independent Study Module? 5 Yes 1 The credit level is an indication of the module s relative intellectual demand, complexity and depth of learning and of learner autonomy. Most modules in postgraduate programmes will be at Level 7/Masters. Some modules are permitted to be at Level 6/Honours but must be marked on a pass/fail basis. See University Teaching Committee guidance for the limits on Level 6/Honours credit. 2 The credit value gives the notional workload for the module, where 1 credit corresponds to a notional workload of 10 hours (including contact hours, private study and assessment) 3 Special assessment rules (requiring University Teaching Committee approval) P/F the module is marked on a pass/fail basis (NB pass/fail modules cannot be compensated) NC the module cannot be compensated NR there is no reassessment opportunity for this module. It must be passed at the first attempt 4 AuT Autumn Term, SpT Spring Term, SuT Summer Term, SuVac Summer vacation 5 Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are assessed by a dissertation or substantial project report. They cannot be compensated (NC) and are subject to reassessment rules which differ from taught modules. Masters programmes should include an ISM(s) of between 60 and 100 credits. This is usually one module but may be more. 9
Module 2 skills for HRM Individual HRM Project Option modules Module title Module code Credit level Learning and Development Reward and Performance Management Credit value Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment MAN00021M 7 30 ne assessment, SuT 1/2 MAN00032M 7 30 ne Closed Examination SuT 1 open assessment SuT 1/2 Independent Study Module? Regulating the Employment Relationship MAN00030M 7 30 ne assessment SuT1/2 and closed exam SuT1 te that re-assessment for students who fail modules at the first attempt will take place at the same time as reassessment for other TYMS masters modules te that Research Skills for HRM is not a prerequisite for progressing to the independent study modules. If a student fails this module, reassessment will take place at the same time as reassessment of other modules. 10
Transfers out of or into the programme Transfers into the programme allowed until the end of Induction Week, 3 as long as entrance requirements are met Exceptions to University Award Regulations approved by University Teaching Committee Exception Date approved Quality and Standards The University has a framework in place to ensure that the standards of its programmes are maintained, and the quality of the learning experience is enhanced. Quality assurance and enhancement processes include: The academic oversight of programmes within departments by a Board of Studies, which includes student representation The oversight of programmes by external examiners, who ensure that standards at the University of York are comparable with those elsewhere in the sector Annual monitoring and periodic review of programmes The acquisition of feedback from students by an annual questionnaire of student opinion about the program, and through focus groups with students. An advisory group made up of HR professionals to ensure that the program has professional relevance. More information can be obtained from the Academic Support Office: http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/aso/ Date on which this programme information was updated: Departmental web page: Please note 21.11.14 http://www.york.ac.uk/management/ The information above provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and learning outcomes that a typical students might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the leaning opportunities that are provided. Detailed information on learning outcomes, content, delivery and assessment of modules can be found in module descriptions. The University reserves the right to modify this overview in unforeseen circumstances, or where processes of academic development, based on feedback from staff, students, external examiners or professional bodies, requires a change to be made. Students will be notified of any substantive changes at the first available opportunity. 11