2014 2015 master s courses fashion & luxury brand management

2014 2015 master s courses fashion & luxury brand management

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 02 Brief Overview (i) Brief Descriptive Summary This Master course admits students with prior knowledge in the fashion subject area wishing to specialise further. Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning are welcome to apply to enter the course from the point of start only (as outlined in the appendix of the PS1) and are considered on an individual basis. This taught Master course is designed for students wishing to undertake in-depth study to prepare for the constantly evolving demands of the fashion and luxury goods industries. There is a strong focus on an industry linked project-based method of study taught by industry specialists and professional practitioners. (ii) Articulation of Graduate Prospects This level 7 course will fully equip students for a specialist career in the fields of fashion brand management. Each campus has its own dedicated careers services manager that heads the careers support mechanism and industry research placement. The purpose of the careers services manager is to bridge the gap between the fashion industry located in the city/country of campus and the student/graduate. Students on the postgraduate programme are supported in looking for a placement within the circular opportunities. Graduating students would apply for jobs in their specialist fields at an appropriate level, for example: assistant brand manager of an international luxury fashion brand. General Information 1. Overarching Programme Specification Title Postgraduate Fashion Network 2. Final award(s) / title(s) MA Fashion and Luxury Brand Management 3. Combined Honours Combined Honours Manchester campus wef 2012/13 The University has a defined list of approved combinations available to students through the Combined Honours scheme. Each approved combination is assigned to a programme specification and to a Department, which is responsible for all programme management arrangements for students enrolled on that combination. Section 3 indicates all combinations available for subjects within this programme specification and also identifies those combinations, which for which this programme specification is specifically responsible. 3a Combined Honours on the Cheshire campus wef 2012/13 Combined Honours at MMU Cheshire is administered through a separate Faculty Combined Honours programme specification. Subject combinations, which are available to students are listed within that document. (i) Combined Honours Awards available eg: None BSc/BA (Hons) AB BSc/BA (Hons) AB and XY BSc/BA (Hons) AB with XY (ii) Single Honours Awards available through Combined Honours (ie Named Awards) None (iii) Approved Subject Combinations administered by this None Programme Specification (ie home combinations) 3b Approved Subject Combination administered by other Approved Combination Home Programme Programme Specifications Specifications & Home Dept. None 4. Interim exit award(s) / title(s) PG Certificate Fashion and Luxury Brand Management PG Diploma Fashion and Luxury Brand Management 5. Mode(s) N/a 6. FHEQ position of final award(s) Masters (Level 7)* 7. Awarding institution Manchester Metropolitan University

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 03 8. Teaching institution(s) Istituto Marangoni 9. Relationship with Foundation Year N/a Administrative Details 10. Home Department / School / Institute Department of Clothing Design and Technology 11. Home Faculty Hollings 12. UCAS code(s) N / a Collaborative Arrangements (where relevant) 13. Approved Collaborative partner(s) Partner Name Istituto Marangoni 14. Other Approved Academic Partnership Partner Name Approval Status None 15. Date and outcome of most recent MMU review / approval (i) Latest review / approval Type of Collaborative Partnership Validated Type of Collaborative Partnership None (ii) Major Modifications to Programme Specification since last review / approval 16. Next Scheduled Review Date The next scheduled periodic review of the programmes will be held during the Autumn/Spring term of the academic year 2018/19 17. PS / 1 effettive date January 2013 External References/Relationships 18. QQA Benchmark Statement(s) Master s degrees in Business and Management, 2007 19. PSRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification 20. Date and outcome of last PSRB approval(s) N / a Master s Degree Characteristics The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Following successful completion of PARM event, for a full term, Istituto Marangoni would apply for accreditation to: The Textile Institute The Chartered Institute of Marketing Programme Information 21. University and Programme Educational Aims (i) University Educational Aims to develop flexible approaches to programme delivery and student support which reflect the needs and expectations of our students; to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment which will enable success for all learners; to encourage the development of students intellectual and imaginative powers, creativity, independence, critical self-awareness, imagination and skills that will enhance global employment opportunities on graduation in all programmes; to establish a culture of constant improvement in learning, teaching and assessment that is anticipatory, enabling, supportive, rewarding and fully aligned with the University s vision and strategic objectives; to provide a learning experience that is informed by research, scholarship, reflective practice and engagement with industry and the professions.

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 04 (ii) Programme Educational Aims Fashion and Luxury Brand Management. The programme team aims to: develop the students intellectual skills and the understanding of the principles and practices of brand management and their application within the fashion and luxury goods sector; prepare and equip Master s students with the skills necessary to undertake a career in the field of brand management through the study of different types of organisations; encourage students to critically evaluate the external environments in which they aspire compete; encourage students to apply acquired knowledge and understanding of business and management to a range of complex situations; equip Master s students to find creative solutions and to improve brand management practice of different types of organisations operating within the fashion and luxury goods industries. 22. Final Learning Outcomes MMU Educational Outcomes On successful completion of their course of study MMU graduates will be able to: apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts; demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self-management; express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT; develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives; manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action; find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources; articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field. Programme Specific Outcomes On successful completion of the Master s programme students will be able to: critically evaluate current research in their specialist field of study; select and define a research topic and implement a research plan using appropriate methodologies; critically analyse their results and draw logical conclusions; exercise initiative and personal responsibility in the work environment; carry out further independent learning or continuing professional development; critically reflect on experience of significant managerial responsibility; continue as a researcher in an academic or commercial setting and have the potential to extend the bounds of knowledge in their chosen field. Also, they will have the qualities needed for employment in situations requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility together with decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations. The design of the programmes is guided by the expectations of the QAA Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that on completion of a Master s degree students should typically be able to: deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences; demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level; continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level. And that they will have: the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development. (QAA 2008, Framework for HE qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland). (i) Final Award Learning Outcomes The Master s Fashion and Luxury Brand Management graduate will be able to: critically analyse how different fashion and luxury goods organisations manage their brands and market offerings to compete in different market environments; evaluate the interrelationships between branding strategies and corporate, business and functional strategies of the organisation; elaborate systematic and creative solutions to a range of real-world business and management problems, taking into consideration theories, frameworks and practices relevant to luxury and fashion branding and brand management;

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 05 evaluate how current issues including new technologies, the changing role of the consumer and corporate social responsibility affect the competitive strategies of fashion and luxury goods organisations; critically appraise published work in the area of fashion and luxury branding and brand management and to design and produce successfully a substantial piece of independent research. These learning outcomes support the expectations of the QAA Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that Master s degrees are awarded to students who have demonstrated: a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study, or area of professional practice; a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship; originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline; Conceptual understanding that enables the student: to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline; to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. 23. Interim Award Learning Outcomes The Postgraduate Certificate graduate will be able to: critically evaluate current research in their field of study at a basic level; exercise personal responsibility in the work environment; carry out independent learning or professional development; undertake a role of higher managerial responsibility. The holder of a Postgraduate Certificate Fashion and Luxury Brand Management will be able to: analyse how different fashion and luxury goods organisations manage their brands in different market environments; evaluate the interrelationships between branding strategies within fashion business; identify solutions to a range of real-world business and management problems, relevant to luxury and fashion branding and brand management; describe current issues including new technologies and the changing role of the consumer and communicate awareness of their influence on the competitive strategies of fashion and luxury goods organisations. In addition to the outcomes achieved by the Postgraduate Certificate students, the Postgraduate Diploma graduate will be able to: critically evaluate current research in their field of study; exercise initiative and personal responsibility in the work environment; carry out further independent learning or continuing professional development; undertake a role of significant higher managerial responsibility. Also, they will have the qualities needed for employment in situations requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility together with decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations. In addition to the above: The holder of a Postgraduate Diploma Fashion and Luxury Brand Management will be able to: analyse how different fashion and luxury goods organisations manage their brands and market offerings to compete in different market environments; evaluate the interrelationships between branding strategies and corporate, business and functional strategies of the organisation; elaborate solutions to a range of real-world business and management problems, taking into consideration theories, frameworks and practices relevant to luxury and fashion branding and brand management; describe current issues including new technologies, changing role of the consumer and corporate social responsibility and able to interpret their influence on the competitive strategies of fashion and luxury goods organisations. 24. Teaching/Learning and Assessment Strategy (i) Curriculum Design The University s Master s and Postgraduate Diploma awards are designed to ensure that students meet the University s General Educational Aims. The curriculum for these programmes is designed to support students in achieving the intended outcomes in a strong industrial context.

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 06 The Manchester Metropolitan University s general Educational Aims are addressed throughout the programmes: for example, in the Fashion and luxury Brand Management and Fashion Design Womenswear Master s courses, industry partners will visit and brief students about their current market position and discuss needs to develop into other sectors. Fashion Design Womenswear students will produce collection proposals that are relevant to their new position in the market through design and branding. These approaches are explained further in the individual unit outlines. Students will be required to write a PDP journal and reflect on how they worked within a team and the different perspectives brought to the collaboration by the various participants. Learning and Teaching Methods: This Network of courses is mainly based around formal lectures, workshops, seminars and self-directed study and within this structure a range of approaches to learning and teaching is employed as appropriate to the situation. Industry experienced specialists and visiting specialist Lecturers (industry professionals) make valuable contributions and facilitate important links to professional practice. Self-Directed Study > plays a major role in this programme, where students are expected to spend time researching and analysing subject matter independently to support and substantiate taught material. Formal Lectures > form an integral part of the programme and with formal delivery of key information to the whole cohort. At this level it is expected that students will use the lectures as a stimulus for further study/reading. Seminars > are used to build on themes taken from the lecture programme. Students are encouraged to make an active contribution by sharing in the argument and debate. They are expected to prepare for the seminars through directed reading given prior to the sessions. Visiting Lecturers > are invited to deliver specialist lectures to enhance the delivery of the units. Individual Tutorials > are used when individual student work is being discussed or the guidance required is specific to one particular student. It is especially important in the dissertation phase and may be face to face, over the telephone, via e-mail or Skype. Small Group Tutorials > enable students to discuss and plan their work in greater detail than is possible with larger groups. It encourages quieter students to develop their interpersonal and communication skills and helps consolidate leadership skills in others. Video Presentations > are used to give a more in-depth understanding of a specific issue. Case Studies > are used for detailed discussion of real-life situations. Demonstrations > are normally of a technical nature and are necessary in certain subject areas. Studio / Workshop / Laboratory / Practical Sessions > may be used to enable the creative and practical skill development of the student in an environment which simulates that of industry. Group and Team Work > requires students to operate as a member of a group or team and they usually have clearly identified roles. The emphasis is on collective responsibility, individual responsibility to the group and joint decision-making. Study Trips > give students the opportunity to go outside the institute s environment to enhance their understanding of specific subject material. If assessment is dependent on information collected whilst undertaking the study trip, the trip would be considered mandatory. The cost of study trips can be either the responsibility of the student or on occasion included in the annual study fee. If the visit is within the city students pay for public transport. This will be outlined at the beginning of any unit where such a trip is foreseen. Assessment The assessment strategy for the programme has been designed to incorporate a variety of assessment methods to enable all students to demonstrate their learning in a fair and comprehensive manner and is in line with the Manchester Metropolitan University Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Programmes of Study. A table showing different types of assessment by unit is provided in Appendix V. Assessment Methods Formative assessment is used as an interim review of student work undertaken at key points during particular units. It provides an indicative measure of progress, allows students to consider their work in relation to that of their peers, allowing students to agree with staff any adjustments that are necessary to make in order to satisfy course requirements. They are designed to help improve student performance. It does not contribute to the final unit mark. Formative assessment always makes reference to the learning outcomes and or assessment criteria of that unit. Summative assessment Provides an evaluation of student progress and learning during an entire unit, generates a unit mark, constructive feedback and confirms the conditions for referral and retake. Peer and Self-assessment > requires students to assess their own work and that of fellow students. It encourages: a sense of ownership of the process of assessment; assists the student to become an autonomous learner; helps to develop a range of transferable skills; makes assessment part of the learning process rather than an adjunct to it. Portfolio Assessment > is used to assess a variety of projects that have been developed throughout the unit. Practical and Class Based Projects > allow the students to demonstrate their understanding of a specific subject area and application of practical areas of the programme. Written Reports > are required in some study areas, where a clear and structured brief is provided and the students are asked to submit

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 07 work to be marked independently and anonymously by staff. Formal Examinations > will be used in some subjects to permit students to demonstrate their understanding of a subject within a constrained timeframe. Presentations > are used in some subjects to allow the student to develop their professional communication, presentation skills and to argue critical reflection and interpret findings. Research Proposal and Dissertation > is used to demonstrate the students ability to plan, prepare and deliver a sustained piece of personal research and justify the awarding of Master status. In many cases this will take the form of a written document of around 15,000 words. However, with justification and by prior negotiation, a significant portion of the work may be submitted as other media appropriate to the subject. Avoiding Plagiarism Plagiarism is the most common form of cheating and is defined as stealing another person s ideas and presenting them as though they were the student s own. Please refer to the Student Handbook or Programme Handbook. (ii) Programme Specific Assessment Criteria Assessment Grade Descriptors for Level 7: Class Mark Range Criteria Fail 0-44 The student will not have demonstrated proficiency in intellectual thought. The learning outcomes of the unit will not have been achieved. The content will be descriptive rather than analytical. Marginal Fail 45-49 The student will have demonstrated a basic proficiency in intellectual understanding in most but not all elements. Some of the learning outcomes of the unit will have been achieved at threshold level. The content will be descriptive rather than analytical. Pass 50-59 The student will have demonstrated evidence of critical thinking. All the learning outcomes of the unit will have been competently achieved. There will be some substantive and developed evidence of understanding. Merit 60-69 The student will have demonstrated intellectual thought that includes critical thinking, analysis and the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations. All the learning outcomes of the unit will have been achieved at a good level. Distinction 70-100 The student will have achieved all the learning outcomes of the unit at an excellent or outstanding level showing clarity of understanding, analysis and evaluation. 25. Programme Structure (i) Engagement with the University s Uniwide Language Provision Not relevant for Postgraduate or Externally Validated programmes (ii) Structures, levels, credits, awards, curriculum map of all units (identifying core/option status, credits, pre or co-requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements Students are able to study these two programmes on a full-time basis only. MA Fashion and Luxury Brand Management Successful students on the Master s course who exit after the taught part of the programme (120 credits) will be awarded an interim award of Postgraduate Diploma in their specialist area. But it is expected that students will continue on to the final stage of the programme, complete Dissertation and be awarded the Master s degree in their area. In accordance with MMU AP(E)L scheme students cannot enter the course after the 50% of the course has been taught.

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 08 Fashion and Luxury Brand Management Master s Degree: Full-time, Level 7 Core Units Code Status Unit Title No of credits 31FMM003 Core Fashion Marketing Management 20 31CIM001 Core Contemporary Issues In Fashion 20 31RMM002 Core Research Methods 20 31LMM001 Core Luxury Management 20 31SBM001 Core Strategic Brand Management 20 31PCM001 Core Product Creativity and Innovation 20 31DSM001 Core Dissertation 60 Interim Awards On successful completion of 60 credits, within this course only students may leave the programme with the interim award: Postgraduate Certificate Fashion and Luxury Brand Management On successful completion of the first 120 credits, within this course only, interim exit award: Postgraduate Diploma Fashion and Luxury Brand Management On successful completion of Level 7 with 180 credits Final exit award: Master s Fashion and Luxury Brand Management 26. Personal Development Planning The most widely accepted definition of PDP is that of the Quality Assurance Agency, which defines PDP as a structured and supported processes to develop the capacity of individuals to reflect on their own learning and achievement, and to plan for their own personal and educational and career development. (QAA 2001). PDP offers a structured way to reflect on what the student is good at and what needs to develop further. It encourages students to rate their current skill levels attained at the institute and learned from different situations and environments including external studies, part time work, voluntary work and other social activities. This programme conforms to MMU s Faculty of Art and Design s PDP Framework, whereby PDP is viewed as a process that is embedded within the curriculum. It is an ongoing process of students reflecting on their development as learners and on their aspirations for their future learning and professional practice. PDP/Individual Development Tutorial All students on all courses are required to participate in PDP. There are two PDP tutorials for each student within the course given by the Key Tutor. Students prepare themselves for this tutorial through a reflective survey of their learning journal that is supported and guided by a set of questions from their Key Tutor. Initially they will be asked to reflect on their existing skills and determine where their strengths lie. Then they will be assisted in determining their development needs and setting some development goals. Success in achieving these goals will be determined in a variety of ways: through their studies; extra-curricular activities etc. and, with the support of the Key Tutor, the student will be able to recognise and record these successes, setting further goals as required. At the end of the course all students are given the opportunity to meet with the campus career service manager and discuss their future employment goals. 27. Placement and Work-based Learning The structure and delivery of the programme allows for the formal provision of placement supported by campus dedicated Careers Services Manager and Academic Placement Tutor. The purpose of the Careers Services Manager is to bridge the gap between the fashion industry located in the city/ country of campus and once the student has graduated. It is the role of the Career Services Manager to build and expand on industry relationships in their city. All students are supported by a placement handbook, lectures, PowerPoint presentations and notes on placement and employment, the nature of the fashion industry, preparation of CVs, cover letter writing, developing and preparing a portfolio in line with a job interview and how to adopt interview skills. Students are supported to find a relevant industry research placement opportunity form the beginning of the course in order to research within the dissertation unit.

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 09 Students failing to find an appropriate placement opportunity will be expected to undertake a longer dissertation as required in the unit specification. Career Support Seminars & Workshops, proposals: Career service manager supported by the placement tutor and experts from industry and recruitment will deliver workshops and seminars. A Placement handbook has also been created as a further support for students. Students are required to attend all seminars to gain full support before taking up industry placement opportunities. Term 1 1 st SEMINAR Introduction on internships, legal and academic requirements Researching career opportunities Planning placement 2 nd SEMINAR Guidelines on writing a cv appropriate to industry field covering letter writing workshop appropriate methods of contacting and entering into discussions with industry partners One to one appointments with the career service team to understand student s needs skill level and proposed areas of interest. Term 2 seminar on interview skills simulated interviews Introduction to a variety of interview styles and techniques seminar on body language portfolios tips One to one appointments with the career service team to assist in contacting possible industry partners Term 3 career days, HR managers and recruitment agency to give an insight of what the labour market is looking for discuss regarding career path, aims and long term goals and type of finalisation of placement Credits Students will not receive credits Practice Based Credits, as in Undergraduate placement, but credits are assigned to the unit, within the unit learning outcomes are aligned to the industry research. A minimum period of 12 weeks of placement, work-based learning industry research undertaken within the unit assigned. General Principles Where placement or work-based learning is an intended part of a programme of study, the general principles that are set out below will apply. The Institute will ensure, as far as is reasonably possible, that placement and work-based learning environments are safe for students and appropriate to the programme of study being undertaken. The Institute will therefore take reasonable steps to ensure that all such environments are compliant with statutory health and safety requirements. These arrangements are set out in Manchester Metropolitan University s document Health and Safety Practical Guide on the Placement of Students. Whilst the Institute cannot accept responsibility for matters over which it has no control, in those circumstances where matters of health and safety arise, the Institute will undertake prompt investigations and give due consideration to the implications for any other student(s) who may be engaged in the same or a similar placement. The Institute will ensure that the responsibilities of students, staff and providers of placement and work-based learning are clearly defined and communicated to all parties concerned. Programme teams will ensure that explicit reference is made in all definitive documentation to the intended learning outcomes of any placement or work-based learning. The assessment of such learning must form part of a coherent learning strategy for the programme as a whole, be reflected in the Programme Specification and assessment guidelines, and be subject to the normal processes of assessment and moderation. The Institute will ensure that the aims and intended learning outcomes are clearly defined and understood by all parties. The Institute will ensure that a placement or work-based learning experience provides adequate opportunities for the intended learning outcomes to be achieved.

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 010 Information relating to the contribution that placement or work-based learning makes to the overall aims and outcomes of each programme will be communicated to applicants, students and placement providers. The Institute will ensure that the standards applied to the assessment of placement or work-based learning are consistent with available benchmark statements. 28. Programme Specific Admission Requirements ADMISSION REGULATIONS The programme admissions regulations and entry requirements comply with Manchester Metropolitan University s Recruitment and Admission Policy, Regulations and Institutional Code of Practice and the Scheme for the Admission of Students with Advanced Standing following Accreditation of Prior Learning. The admission of a student is based on the reasonable expectation that the student will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award. The admissions requirements set out below shall be subject to such policies on entry requirements as the Academic Board may from time to time determine. All applicants shall be considered having regard for Manchester Metropolitan University s Equal Opportunities Policy and such anti-discrimination legislation as may be in force. Candidates must have a sufficient command of the English language to be able to meet the requirements of the programme in every respect. When considering the suitability of an applicant for a place on the programme the Admissions team will usually take the following factors into account: the applicant s qualifications; the information given in supporting academic references; the applicant s personal statement; a portfolio of work (If appropriate to the subject). International Applicants International applicants will be assessed using the same factors listed above. Applicants must have sufficient command of English to meet the requirements of the programme in every respect and are normally expected to have attained either a grade C or above in GCSE English Language or the equivalent. For international students for whom English is not their first language IELTS at grade 6.5 or TOEFL 233 + points on the computer based test is a requirement for admission to the programme. 1.1 Standard Entry Requirements As these Master s degrees are designed for specialisation the standard entry requirement for the Master s courses is a good first degree, normally 2.1 or above, in a relevant related subject area from a UK university or overseas equivalent. The Admissions Panel on an individual basis will also consider professional qualifications, and/or experience. 1.2 Admission with exemption Applications for admission with exemption will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Panel following departmental guidelines and in compliance with the Manchester Metropolitan University Regulations. Applicants wishing to be considered for admission with exemption will need to provide evidence that they possess the intellectual qualities necessary to complete the programme successfully. Students who are subsequently admitted with exemption will be given exemption from specific agreed units. No exemption will be permitted in respect of the Professional Practice Master s Project. 1.3 Admission with specific credit Applications for admission with specific credit will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Panel following departmental guidelines and in compliance with the Manchester Metropolitan University Regulations. Students admitted with specific credit will be considered as having passed specific elements and will be credited with these. This may be appropriate for students transferring from a comparable programme at another institution. Students may be admitted with specific credit in respect of not more than 50% of the programme except that they may be given specific credit for the whole of a Pg Dip already gained in a subject cognate to the Masters programme being entered. 1.4 Accreditation of prior (experiential) learning (AP(E)L) Applications for admission with prior learning or prior experiential learning must be submitted to the special admissions panel AP(E)L Applicant Committee using the MMU AP(E)L Claim Decision Form and will be considered on an individual basis. The guidelines for AP(E)L assessors are given in the Scheme for the Admission of Students with Advanced Standing following Accreditation of Prior Learning will be followed.

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 011 Istituto Marangoni respects and works within Manchester Metropolitan University s scheme for the admission of students with advanced standing following accreditation of prior learning, approved by the academic board, June 2005. APL; accreditation of prior learning (certificated) APEL; accreditation prior experiential learning refers to learning achieved outside the recognised educational or training systems; it will not, therefore, be certificated. This scheme is to be used for the accreditation of prior learning of applicants seeking admission with advanced standing to a MMU validated programme, either undergraduate or taught postgraduate, at the institute. 1.4.1 AP(E)L Applicant Committee The formal mechanism for the operation of APL & APEL at Istituto Marangoni: Campus Directors of Education will be the committee coordinator for their campus AP(E)L Applicant Committee and will report to the Group Director of Education all issues involving APL and APEL. The committee will comprise of Programme Leader, Key tutor and / support tutor, IM Partner Link Tutor, and in the case of postgraduate study the Master s Coordinator. 1.4.2 Procedure Applications for advanced standing in respect of an entire level of a programme must normally be made prior to the student commencing the programme concerned. Applications for advanced standing in respect of part of the level of a programme will normally be made no later than the end of the student s first unit of study. Prior learning, whether certificated or experiential, accredited under this scheme shall be recorded on the student s transcript of learning and Diploma Supplement. A student seeking to transfer from a point on one programme of study within or outside the Institute to the same point on another within the Institute where it can be shown that the two programmes are equivalent in terms of the curriculum and learning outcomes shall apply to do so in writing to the relevant Campus Director. The student shall provide such information to the Istituto Marangoni AP(E)L Applicant Committee (to the appropriate campus) as may be required for a decision on the transfer to be made. A record of a transfer and of the evidence on which it was approved shall be kept on the student s file and included in the Diploma Supplement. 1.4.3 Exceptions It is not appropriate to the subject area, the academic course content or incremental learning structure of the Master s courses to consider applicants with experiential prior learning (non certificated APEL) for entry after the normal beginning of a postgraduate course. The AP(E)L Applicant Committee would consider admission entry at Pg Cert level in the case of certificated APL. It is necessary to respect that a maximum of 50% of the course can be APL, as stated in the MMU regulations. Where similar learning outcomes with grades could be mapped against the appropriate content of the validated programme and unit specifications applicants could be considered for interim entry but final grades should be based on marks achieved during the validated Istituto Marangoni units only and cannot be brought forward form other institutions. Minimum admission points for entry to the Manchester Metropolitan University are reviewed on an annual basis. Students are directed to the current University on-line prospectus http://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/ 29. Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Regulations N/a 30. Programme Management Arrangements The Master s Programme Leader will have responsibility for implementing the strategic direction of the courses within their programme and for co-ordinating the academic administration necessary for its successful day-to-day operation: Master s Programme Leader Responsibilities: responsible for all matters pertinent to academic standards at Level 7. support all matters pertinent to the proper day-to-day operation of the programme involving leading, supporting and encouraging their teaching team including PDP; advise the Programme Committee on its proper responsibility for the continuing development and quality enhancement of the programme; monitor Unit and course feedback, student voice and External Examiners report responding in Continuous Monitoring & Improvement Report (CMI) and the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP); liaise on behalf of the Programme Committee with all staff as appropriate; assess the value of the unit in terms of staff delivery and integration with the rest of the programme; recommend areas for curriculum development; liaise with Student Serves Officers to ensure that appropriate study support is available; support and recommend the appropriate level of resources required for the Unit and liaise with the teaching team; undertake in training and professional development and contribute to the training of others;

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 012 actively participate in and organise Peer Support system; organise all areas of assessment procedures, facilitate monitoring, joint marking, internal verification and External Examiner visits; maintain the quality of academic standards by supporting the rules and regulations concerning exam procedures and conduct of the students and teaching team. Unit Leaders are responsible for: overseeing the unit; co-coordinating with all staff teaching on the unit; preparing the main and supplementary Unit Briefs, including all the assessments; issuing the main Unit Handbook to students; carrying out End of Unit Evaluation; ensuring that Unit marks have been put correctly into the database. 31. Staff Responsibilities The Link Tutor role is crucial to the successful operation of collaborative provision. A Link Tutor is appointed both at MMU and at the partner institution for every collaborative programme undertaken. Together they act as critical friend, offering help, support, guidance and advice, and also monitoring adherence to MMU quality arrangement procedures. Details of both MMU Link Tutor and IM Partner Link Tutor roles can be found in appendix VI. The Programme Leader and the teaching team have also been made aware of the supportive role and responsibilities of the Link Tutors form both institutions. Key staff are appointed to give PDP guidance to their students. These are identified as the teaching team that has most contact time and subject specific knowledge to support their student group. They report to the programme leaders directly. A team of Professional Practitioners undertakes all other teaching roles. This has always been the Istituto Marangoni method and teaching policy. It is recognised that they bring currency, knowhow and industry contacts into the institute. The teaching teams report to the direction of the programme leaders. As they are all specialists in their areas of teaching they are expected to liaise with the Programme Leaders for the following: subject and curriculum developments; seminar and lecture proposals; updating of information concerning space resources that might be required; book lists for the developments of the campus learning resources; meeting with Programme Leaders in both one-to-one and plenary meetings twice a year or as reasonably required; play a key role in grading and giving valuable feedback during exam session; maintaining the quality of academic standards by supporting the rules and regulations concerning exam procedures and conduct of the student body; participate in Peer Support Observations exercises; participate in staff development when required. Istituto Marangoni and Manchester Metropolitan University have appointed Link Tutors who are in regular contact concerning all academic matters. Student Services Officers A dedicated Postgraduate Student Services Officer is available for all students on the postgraduate programme. The Postgraduate Student Services Officers, act as the first point of contact for students in both academic and personal counselling. For academic counselling, Student Support Officers will liaise with tutors unit leaders and the programme leader to offer practical advice to resolve specific academic difficulties. A written record of these tutorials will be kept in the student s file for reference and to assist in the monitoring of student progress. For matters of pastoral care the Student Support Officers will help in: finding their way around campus and city; managing their time; dealing with stress; getting the best from their course; understanding and applying the school s rules; any other subject that may hinder a student s learning that the student wishes to disclose. One-to-one appointments may be made by phone, through the receptionists or by email. Students can expect to be seen within 48 hours of first making contact.

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 013 Joint Responsibilities Admissions Management of admissions is undertaken by the administrative admissions manager who coordinates and supports the Programme Leader and the Campus Director of Education in dealing with interviews and portfolio assessments (where appropriate). 32. Student Support Strategy Istituto Marangoni s policies ensure that various mechanisms are in place to enhance the student experience, in an academic, practical and pastoral way: programme Leaders are set in place as a first point of contact to acquaint the students with the regulations and issues arising on the programme; postgraduate Student Support Officers for referral of students where appropriate; programme and Student handbooks are available to give relevant information; induction programmes on using the Library, IT, campus facilities and Media Services, on the course contents and objectives; student group representatives elected to the Programme Committee as the student voice; programme Leaders guide students to ensure they receive the most appropriate help; the Library provides information literacy training via face-to-face sessions. The librarian provides additional one to one support, helping students locate information for their research areas. This support is also available to students by email. 33. Student Evaluation Student feedback is essential to programme development and student comments are used to enhance both the successful management of the programme and the teaching/learning strategies. All students are asked to provide feedback at the end of each unit of study as well as at the end of the entire programme. Student observations are considered through the tutorial systems and through the student voice on Programme Committees. Questionnaires are also used to elicit students views and opinions. The data gathered from all of these mechanisms is used in the Continuous Monitoring & Improvement Report and forms part of the development of the Programme Improvement Plan. As detailed previously Student Representatives are elected each year to act as the student voice at Programme Committee meetings. It is the task of the Programme Leader to ensure that student representatives are fully aware of their role and responsibilities, and should support them in the fulfilment of their duties. The role of student representatives is: to bring key issues concerning the management of the programme (including learning, teaching, assessment and learning support) to the attention of the programme team; to represent their fellow students; to participate in the Continuous Monitoring and Improvement planning as members of the Programme Committee; to provide advice to the programme team on issues relating to the quality of the student learning experience; to provide advice to the programme team on the operation of processes for the polling of student opinion on the learning experience, its analysis, response and publication; to be consulted about proposals for programme development; to be members of the student/staff liaison committee. 34. Engagement with Employers The Programme Team engages with employers on a regular basis, through a variety of means. As the majority of tutors on this programme are professional practitioners they bring with them a wealth of current information and a practitioner s perspective on the rapidly changing industry. There is a programme of guest lectures, company visits, industry seminars and study visits to International trade shows, which further embed industry practices and enable students to form valuable links and contacts with potential employers. Such industry collaborations produce outputs which may gain external visibility for students and their work. It is proposed that the postgraduate students will work closely with fashion industry experts within their industry aligned project work. In the past academic year Level 7 students have been working with browns licensor for Emanuel Ungaro burberry stylesight richard Nicoll

postgraduate programmes master s course fashion & luxury brand management 014 35. Points of Reference Internal university Mission and Strategic Aims http://www.mmu.ac.uk/about/corporate-strategy/ programme Approval, Review and Modification Procedures outlined on the Centre for Academic Standards & Quality Enhancement website http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/event/ university Regulations for Undergraduate or Taught Postgraduate Programmes of Study http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/assessment.php previous Programme Approval Report (2011) university Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategic Framework http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/curriculum-frameworks.php university guidance on collaborative provision http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/collaborative/index.php staff/student Feedback. External QAA Subject Benchmark statement QAA Framework for HE Qualifications QAA Code of Practice QAA Subject Review report External examiner reports External Professional Practitioners. This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of a Programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme s relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.