Programme Specification for the 2020/1 academic year
MSc Management (9 months)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Management (9 months) | Programme code | PTS0SBESBE17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2020/1 | |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MSc Management (9 month) helps you transition for a career in Management. Our aim is to enable you to become the managers of the future. We will ensure that by the time you leave us you will be more confident in your own career choices, because we dedicate significant time and resource to help you design a career plan that will suit you, enabled by our Careers Coaching staff and tailored modules.
You will be taught by our highly skilled subject specialists in Leadership, Business Analytics, Strategy, Marketing, Accounting, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Human Resource and Operations Management. They will introduce you to the latest ideas in management thinking, so that by the end of your degree you will be confident in your new-found leadership and analysis skills. You will also gain insight into how management strategy and operations work, making you future ready.
Through lectures, seminars and consultancy projects for clients you will be able to learn the theory, while practicing your knowledge and skills in a safe environment. You will be working with academics and students drawn from all over the world.
By the time you leave us, Exeter will have helped you expand your knowledge, skills and experience to enable you to maximise the opportunities presented to you.
Our aim is to help you create your own sustainable career strategy for the future.
Students who undertake this programme are drawn from across the globe, providing each cohort with an immediate, international network of contacts so that you can learn and develop cross-cultural understanding. In time, your fellow students will become alumni, who also feed into the network of contacts available to all our Masters in Management graduates. The international spread of contacts enables you to pursue your global career ambitions to the full.
There are opportunities for students to study outside of the UK during their time at the University of Exeter by attending a short summer school at one of our many partner institutions located throughout the world. These courses typically last for three weeks and offer an ideal opportunity to experience life and learning in another culture and country.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The programme aims to:
- Create future ready managers, capable of leading people and analysing management issues in a sustainable way.
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Educate non-business and management graduates in the theories associated with the management disciplines of: Leadership, Business Analytics, Strategy, Marketing, Accounting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Operations and Human Resource Management.
- Provide learning opportunities for students to gain theoretical knowledge and apply their skills in practical and applied ways through lectures, seminars and client focused projects.
- Empower students to take advantage of all opportunities that might be presented to them
- Develop their confidence in their own career choices and plans.
- Enable students to develop cross-cultural literacy.
4. Programme Structure
The MSc Management programme is a twelve month programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of credits. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
Interim Awards
A Postgraduate Diploma is awarded when a student gains at least 120 credits, including at least 90 at Level M on a designated programme.
A Postgraduate Certificate is awarded when a student gains at least 60 credits including at least 45 at Level M on a designated programme.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the Business School web site You may take Option Modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School web site
http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/postgraduate/modules/
Stage 1
180 credits of compulsory modules over terms 1 and 2. Breakdown: 150 compulsory modules in terms 1 and 2, with additional 30 credits of elective modules in term 2:
Compulsory Modules
150 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMM171 | Future Trends for International Management | 15 | No |
| BEMM173 | International Operations Management | 15 | No |
| BEMM389 | Business Analytics and Research Skills | 15 | No |
| BEAM045 | Accounting for International Managers | 15 | No |
| BEMM172 | Strategy for International Managers | 15 | No |
| BEMM170 | Global Career Management - Theory and Practice | 15 | No |
| BEMM455 | Marketing for Management | 15 | No |
| BEMM456 | Organisational Management and Leadership | 15 | No |
| BEMM116 | Principles of International Business | 15 | No |
| BEMM391 | Sustainability, CSR and Business Ethics | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
30 credits of optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMM126 | Purchasing and Supply Chain Management | 15 | No |
| BEAM033 | Banking and Financial Services | 15 | No |
| BEMM394 | Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation | 15 | No |
| BEMM118 | Strategic Innovation Management | 15 | No |
| BEMM129 | Digital Business Models | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. understand and critically evaluate fundamental theories underpinning business and management from a global perspective | Teaching and learning methods include lectures, practitioner-led sessions, tutorials, case studies, workshops, simulations, presentations and private study/research. (The programme offers the additional option of studying at another European Business School - undergoing different teaching styles, student experiences and environmental conditions via summer schools which are optional) | Subject-specific skills (ILOs 1 – 3) will be assessed through assignments and written examinations. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. practice using core knowledge and technical skills from multiple managerial perspectives | Teaching and learning methods include lectures, practitioner-led sessions, tutorials, case studies, workshops, simulations, presentations and private study/research. The programme offers the additional option of studying at another European Business School - undergoing different teaching styles, student experiences and environmental conditions. | Core academic skills (ILOs 4 – 7) will be assessed through assignments, examinations, tutorials, group work and simulation exercises. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
6. A Global Outlook: Our graduates are engaged and prepared for the demands of global business and society | 6. A Global Outlook BEMM390 Fundamentals of Management – uses case studies from around the world to explore how management functions come together in organisations to get business delivered.
BEMM171 Future Trends for International Management – draws on examples from around the world to encourage students to think about how trends are evolving in their countries compared to other parts of the world.
BEMM172 Strategy for International Management – uses an international online strategy game to promote competition between students from Business Schools around the world.
BEMM173 International Operations Management – draws on examples of MNCs and companies operating with international supply chains to teach students about the logistics of international operations management.
BEMM391 Sustainability, Business Ethics and CSR – utilises case studies from around the world to ensure that global benefits are achieved through local actions. 7. A Critical Thinker
BEMM171 Future Trends for International Management – students are taught the fundamentals of critical thinking and it forms part of a formative assessment in the first two weeks of the module.
BEMM389 Business Analytics and Research Skills – students are trained in critical thinking and research design for business.
BEMM391 Sustainability, Business Ethics and CSR – students are taught that sustainability, business ethics and CSR activities in organisations and business require a clear critical thinking approach.
BEMM455 Marketing for Management – students are taught the fundamentals of how marketing can impact upon behaviour change through social marketing messages, which requires a clear practice of critical thinking.
BEMM456 Organisational Management and Leadership – students are asked to critique organisational management and leadership practice from an ethical perspective. 8. A Collaborative Mindset BEAM045 Accounting for International Managers – students work in teams to produce a group work report.
BEMM172 Strategy for International Management – students work in teams to compete in the international business strategy game.
BEMM455 Marketing for Management – students work in groups to produce marketing presentations for assessment
BEMM456 Organisational Management and Leadership – students work in groups to produce presentations on key aspects of organisational design and leadership. 9. An Ethical Ethos BEMM171 Future Trends for International Management – asks how business, governments and not for profit leaders and managers can better integrate the needs of the planet, people and profits.
BEMM391 Sustainability, Business Ethics and CSR – this module is entirely dedicated to the study of businesses, governments and third sector organisations adopting and integrating an ethical ethos to everything they do, this module also encourages critical thinking about the effectiveness of some practices.
BEMM456 Organisational Management and Leadership – an ethical approach to recruitment, retention and people management is key to all organisations, this module explores these notions and how to apply them.
10. Technological and Digital Literacy BEMM389 Business Analytics and Research Skills – students learn to use data analysis tools including exel, SPS and R-Python
BEMM172 Strategy for International Management – students play an online game with business schools around the world. BEMM455 – students have to design and present (using digital presentation packages) marketing presentations. | 6. A Global Outlook BEMM390 Fundamentals of Management – group presentation (ILOs 1, 2 and 4) and individual essay (1, 2 and 4)
BEMM171 Future Trends for International Management – individual academic essay (ILOs 12 and 13) Business report (ILOs 12 and 13)
BEMM172 Strategy for International Management – Exam (ILOs 1,6,8) Individual reflective report (ILO 8)
BEMM173 International Operations Management – Group assignment (ILO1) and Exam (ILO1)
BEMM391 Sustainability, Business Ethics and CSR – Individual Essay Assignment (ILOs 2,3,4,10,14,16). Individual Business Report (ILOs 2,3,4,10,14,16)
7. A Critical Thinker BEMM171 Individual Academic Essay (ILOs 1,7,8 and 11) Individual Business Report (ILOs 1,7,8 and 11)
BEMM389 Business Analytics and Research Skills – Individual report (ILOs 1,7)
BEMM391 Sustainability, Business Ethics and CSR – Individual Academic Essay (ILOs 1,9,11) and Individual Business Report (1,9,11)
BEMM456 Organisational Management and Leadership – Group Project (ILOs 2,5) Individual Essay (ILOs 2,5)
8. A Collaborative Mindset
BEMM172 Strategy for International Management – Online simulation game (ILO 13) Reflective report on simulation experience (ILO 13)
BEMM455 Marketing for Management – Group Project Presentation (ILO 6)
BEMM456 Organisational Management and Leadership – Group presentation (ILO 6)
9. An Ethical Ethos
BEMM391 Sustainability, Business Ethics and CSR – individual academic essay (ILO1,6) Individual Business Report (ILO 1,6)
BEMM456 Organisational Management and Leadership – Group Presentation (ILO3) Individual Essay (ILO3)
10. Technological and Digital Literacy
BEMM389 Business Analytics and Research Skills – Practical coursework and individual report (ILOs 3,5,6)
BEMM172 Strategy for International Management – Strategy Simulation online game (ILO 14) and Reflective report on the strategy simulation game (ILO 14)
BEMM455 Marketing for Managers – group presentation (ILO 6) |
7. Programme Regulations
Credit
The programme consists of 180 credits, with a pass mark of 50% (as in all NQF Level 7 PG modules).
Progression
Condonement is the process that allows students to be awarded credit (and so progress to the next stage or, in the final stage, receive an award), despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt. Students are not entitled to reassessment following condonement.
PG Programmes: Up to 45 credits of failure can be condoned on the following conditions:
- The student must have completed and been assessed in modules amounting to sufficient credit for the final award (i.e. 180 credits for a Master’s; 120 for a PGDip; and 60 for a PGCert).
- The student must pass the modules marked with a 'Yes' in the 'non-condonable' column in the tables above.
- The student must achieve an average mark of at least 50% across the full 180 credits of assessment in the stage, including any failed and condoned modules.
- Condonement can only be applied to failed modules where a mark of 40 – 49 has been achieved.
Classification
The marking of modules and the classification of awards broadly corresponds to the following marks:
Postgraduate Degrees
Distinction: 70%+
Merit: 60-69%
Pass: 50-59%
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules, whilst the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
The Postgraduate Student Handbook can be accessed via ELE at the following address: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1645
In addition the School provides:
- One-week induction programme
- Dedicated programme director and programme administrator
- Dissertation supervisor
- Student handbook
- Dedicated Career Coach
- Dedicated International Study Abroad Support Officer
- Dedicated IT facilities and computing staff
- Dedicated in-sessional language and study skills classes
- Referral service to English Language Centre
- Departmental staff-postgraduate seminar programme (visiting speakers)
- Representation on the Student Council
- Representation on the Student-Staff Liaison Committee – the student/staff liaison committee enables students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
Learning and Teaching methods
Learning Environment
Distinctive Intentions
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
(Standard entry) All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Candidates must satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.
English language requirements
For information regarding English language requirements, please see the University's Postgraduate Study website.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs). IM MSc is professionally accredited by the CMI.
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of educational provision. The College documents the performance in each of its taught programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Programme Monitoring cycle:
- Admissions, progression and completion data
- In Year Analysis data
- Previous monitoring report
- Monitoring of core (and optional) modules
- External examiner's reports and University and College responses (reported to SSLC)
- Any Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body/accrediting body or other external reports
- Consultation with employers and former students
- Staff evaluation
- Student evaluation
- Programme aims
Subject areas are reviewed every four years through a periodic subject review scheme that includes external contributions. (http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/tls/tqa/Part%209/9JREVISEDPSRSCHEME.pdf)
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
MSc Management (9 months)
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 180 |
ECTS credits | 90 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Level 1
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 13/08/2020 |
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