UNIVERSITY OF YORK UNDERGRADUATE 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) BA (Hons) Management Academic year 2012-13 Teaching institution University of York Level of qualification Level 6/Honours Interim awards available Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate) Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate) Generic Generic Length and status of the programme(s) and mode(s) of study Programme BA (Hons) in Management Length (years) and status (fulltime/part-time) Face-to-face, campus-based Mode Distance learning Other 3 years full-time Yes No N/A Programme accreditation by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (if applicable) N/A 1
Educational aims of the programme The educational aims of the programme are threefold: - to develop the intellectual and practical skills required to analyse, evaluate and understand organisations, their management and the changing external environment in whch they operate - preparation for a career in business and management environment - enhance lifelong skills and personal development to contribute to society at large 'Preparation for business and management' includes the development of a range of specific business knowledge and skills, together with the improved self-awareness and personal development appropriate to employability and graduate careers in business with the potential for management positions and to employability in general (see below). The programme encourages the development of positive and critical attitudes towards change and enterprise, so as to reflect the dynamism and vibrancy of the business environment. The emphasis of the programme is upon providing a sound theoretical and intellectual basis to the study of management. This is important as not every graduate of the BA (Hons) in Management will engage subsequently in a business and management career, or will have entered directly from secondary education. Therefore, lifelong learning skills include the development and enhancement of a range of general transferable intellectual and study skills (specified below), which, while being highly appropriate to a career in business and management, are not restricted to this. Intended learning outcomes for the programme and how the programme enables students to achieve and demonstrate the intended learning outcomes This programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding of: A: Knowledge and understanding 1. the broad range of areas of business management and the detailed relationships between these, their application and their importance in an integrated framework 2. organisation and the external environment in which organisations operate and how they are managed, with emphasis upon understanding and responding to change and the future of organisations and the external environment in which they operate The following teaching, learning and assessment methods enable students to achieve and to demonstrate the programme learning outcomes: Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): lectures 1-7 seminars 1-7 group work 1-6 directed reading 1-7 use of the virtual learning environment 1-7 use of contemporary case studies 1 and 6 2
3. organisations, the internal aspects, functions and processes, including their diverse nature, purposes, structures, governance, operations and management, together with the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures that exist within and between organisations and their influence upon the external environment 4. external environment - this encompasses a wide range of factors, including economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with their effects at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour, management and sustainability of organisations 5. management - this encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices for effective management of organisations. It includes theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of management together with rational analysis and other processes of decision making within organisations and in relation to the external environment 6. within the framework of these main areas, it is expected that graduates will also be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the areas of markets, customers, finance, people, operations, communication and information technology, business policy and strategy and pervasive issues, for example sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility, diversity, business innovation, creativity, enterprise development, knowledge management and risk management 7. research methods appropriate to the academic study of business and management Able to: B: (i) Skills - discipline related 1. demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis with respect to the relation between management theory and practice. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, to detect false logic or reasoning, to identify implicit values, to Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): closed examinations 1-7 closed examinations with pre-seen case studies 1-6 coursework essays 1-7 Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): seminars 1-6 supervised independent business planning project 1-6 supervised independent study project 1-6 3
define terms adequately and to generalise appropriately from both management theory and practice 2. engage in effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems in a business and management setting 3. create, evaluate and assess a range of managerial options together with the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to a range of situations 4. demonstrate effective communication, oral and in writing, using a range of media which are widely used in business such as the preparation and presentation of business reports 5. use models of business problems 6. demonstrate ability to conduct research into business and management issues, either individually or as part of a team for projects/dissertations/presentations. This requires familiarity with and an evaluative approach to a range of business data, sources of information and appropriate methodologies, and for such to inform the overall learning process Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): reflective statements 2-3 portfolios of cousework 1-6 weekly exercises 1 and 6 group presentations 1-6 case study development 2 case study analysis and synthesis 1-6 literature reviews 1 and 6 coursework essays 1-6 closed examinations 1-3 and 5 Able to: B: (ii) Skills - transferable 1. think critically, analyse and synthesise sources of information 2. demonstrate effective communication, oral and in writing, using a range of media which are widely used in society 3. demonstrate numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation. 4. use effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour, motivation, self-starting, individual initiative and enterprise 5. demonstrate effective performance, within a team environment, including leadership, team building, influencing and inter-personal skills 6. use interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation 7. demonstrate the capacity to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): seminars 1-7 supervised group project 1-7 supervised independent study project 1-7 Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): weekly exercises 2 and 7 presentations 3-5 and 7 reflective statements 1-3 and 5-7 group reports 1-3 and 7 dissertation 1-3 and 7 essays 1-3 and 7 closed assessments with a pre-seen case study 1-3 and 7 case development and problem formulation and recommendations 1-3 and 7 peer assessment 4 4
Able to: C: Experience and other attributes 1. work with others in a team, communicate persuade and have interpersonal sensitivity 2. learn for oneself and improve self awareness to engage in self-managed lifelong learning 3. adapt and have a flexible approach to study and work 4. identify and work towards targets for personal academic and career development 5. evaluate performance Learning/teaching methods and strategies (relating to numbered outcomes): personal development planning Types/methods of assessment (relating to numbered outcomes): not assessed 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) QAA benchmark statement for General Business Management: Available at http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/honours/default.asp 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, programme information, 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, award requirements and degree classification. The award and assessment regulations apply to all programmes: any exceptions that that relate to this programme are approved by University Teaching Committee and are recorded at the end of this document. 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 on the Department s website: http://vlesupport.york.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp 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 programme and the relevant module descriptions. These are available in the student handbook and on the Department s website: http://vlesupport.york.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp Are electives permitted? Can a Languages For All (LFA) module be taken ab initio (i.e. beginner level) in Stage 1? In stage 3 of the programme (see overview of module choices by stage for details) No 5
Diagrammatic representation of the programme structure by stage, showing the distribution and credit value of core and option modules Stage 1 Autumn Term Spring/Summer Term Understanding Arguments in Management (30 credits) Financial Accounting (10 credits) Management Accounting (10 credits) Quantitative Methods Management and the Business Environment: Economic Theory and Practice Behaviour in Organisations Qualitative Methods for Accounting and Management (10 credits) All stage 1 modules are core modules Stage 2 Autumn Term Marketing Principles and Practice Spring/Summer Term Management of Human Resources Behaviour in Organisations 2 Strategic Management Knowledge Information Systems Business Planning 6
Stage 3 Human Resource Management Pathway Autumn Term Development of Human Resources Spring/Summer Term Employment Relations - Here and Abroad Employee Ownership and Governance Organisational Behaviour Pathway Autumn Term Spring/Summer Term CHOOSE TWO OF: Current Management and Organisation Research Management and Gender Managing and Leading Change Management of Technology Management & Strategy in Context Pathway Autumn Term CSR and Governance Or International Business Environment Spring/Summer Term Strategy in Context: Theory and Practice Managing Risk in a Global Context 7
Dissertation Pathway Autumn Term Spring/Summer Term CHOOSE ONE OF: Dissertation (40 credits) CSR and Governance Or Current Management and Organisation Research Or Development of Human Resources At stage 3 students are encouraged to select two pathways, although they can select any module that they wish from the list of Management School optional modules. 8
Overview of modules by stage Stage 1 Core module table Module title Module code Credit level 1 Credit Prerequisites Assessment value 2 rules 3 Timing and format of main assessment (AuT Autumn Term, SpT- Spring Term, SuT Summer Term) Financial Accounting MAN00012C 4 10 N/A N/A Closed exam - SpT 1 Management Accounting MAN00013C 4 10 N/A N/A Closed exam SuT 5-7 Management and the Business MAN00010C 4 20 N/A N/A Closed exam - SpT 1 Environment: Economic Theory and Practice Qualitative Methods for Accounting and MAN00008C 4 10 N/A N/A Assignment SuT Management Quantitative Methods MAN00011C 4 20 N/A N/A Closed exam Spt 1 & SuT 5-7 Behaviour in Organisations MAN00001C 4 20 N/A N/A Individual short assignment SpT Group assignment SuT Understanding Arguments in MAN00009C 4 30 N/A N/A 6 seminar papers AuT/SpT/SuT. Closed exam SuT 5-7 Management Stage 2 Core module table Module title Module code Credit level Credit value Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment Behaviour in Organisations 2 MAN00015I 5 20 N/A N/A 1 x 1,500 word seminar paper, AuT. 1 x 3000 word assignment SpT Strategic Management MAN00008I 5 20 N/A N/A Closed exam - SuT 5-7 Management of Human Resources MAN00007I 5 20 N/A N/A Seminar papers SpT/SuT Business Planning MAN00001I 5 20 N/A N/A Group report SuT. Group presentation SuT. Individual reflective statement SuT. Peer assessment SuT Knowledge Information Systems MAN00006I 5 20 N/A N/A Portfolio SuT Marketing Principles and Practice MAN00013I 5 20 N/A N/A Assignment SpT 1 The credit level is an indication of the module s relative intellectual demand, complexity and depth of learning and of learner autonomy (Level 4/Certificate, Level 5/Intermediate, Level 6/Honours, Level 7/Masters) 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 P/F the module 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 9
Stage 3 Pathway modules Module title Module code Credi t level Credit value Prerequisites Assessment rules Timing and format of main assessment Employment Relations Here and Abroad MAN00010H 6 20 N/A N/A Seminar papers SpT/SuT Development of Human Resources MAN00008H 6 20 N/A N/A Seminar papers Aut Employee Ownership and Governance MAN00009H 6 20 N/A N/A Seminar paper SpT. Assignment SuT Managing and Leading Change MAN00022H 6 20 N/A N/A Assignment SuT Management and Gender MAN00011H 6 20 N/A N/A Portfolio and final presentation debate SuT Current Management and Organisation MAN00024H 6 20 BiO2 N/A Open Assessment - SpT Research Management of Technology MAN00013H 6 20 N/A N/A Assignment SuT Corporate Social Responsibility and MAN00007H 6 20 N/A N/A Closed exam - SpT 1 Governance Strategy in Context: Theory and Practice MAN00016H 6 20 N/A N/A Group presentation of preliminary findings SpT. Individual assignment SuT Managing Risk in a Global Context MAN00014H 6 20 N/A N/A Closed exam SuT 5-7 Dissertation MAN00021H 6 40 N/A N/A Dissertation SuT International Business Environment MAN00023H 6 20 N/A N/A Assignment SpT 10
Additional year variants e.g. year in Europe, year in industry N/A Replacement year variants Students on the BA Management degree may apply to spend stage 2 at the University of Padua, the University of Hong Kong, Grenoble Ecole de Management or the University of Munster. Students on all programmes may apply to spend Stage 2 on the University-wide North America/Asia/Australia student exchange programme. Acceptance onto the programme is on a competitive basis. Marks from modules taken on replacement years count toward progression and classification. Transfers out of or into the programme Students on the BA Management degree may transfer at the end of the 1 st year to the BSc Management or BSc Accounting, Business Finance and Management degree providing: (1) they are in good academic standing (i.e. have passed all first year modules) and (2) they have a pass at grade B in GCSE Mathematics or have attained at least 60% in Quantitative Methods module. Exceptions to University Award Regulations approved by University Teaching Committee Exception None Date approved N/A 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 departments, and via the National Student Survey. More information can be obtained from the Academic Support Office: http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/aso/teach/ Departmental Statements on Audit and Review Procedures are available at: http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/aso/teach/deptstatements/index.htm Date on which this programme information was updated: Departmental web page: 7 th February 2012 www.york.ac.uk/management 11
Please note The information above provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. Detailed information on the learning outcomes, content, delivery and assessment of modules can be found in the module descriptions. The University reserves the right to modify this overview in unforeseen circumstances, or where the process 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. 12