Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
MSc Management (9 months)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Management (9 months) | Programme code | PTS0SBESBE17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2023/4 | |
| 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 |
| BEMM390 | Fundamentals of Management | 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 |
| BEP3172 | Future 17: Sustainable Development Goals Challenge | 15 | No |
| BEMM265 | Sustainability and Behaviour Change | 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. Globally Engaged: Able to recognise diverse individual and cultural perspectives, in order to communicate on interconnected world issues and sustainable decisions. | 6. Globally Engaged 7. Critical Thinker BEMM390 Fundamentals of Management – students need to engage with the latest academic thinking on key issues impacting upon management and write an academic essay discussing these issues. 8. Proactive Collaborative BEMM455 Marketing for Management – students work in groups to produce marketing presentations for assessment 9. Resilient Self-Advocate 10. Digitally Fluent 11. Innovative Problem Solver 12. Confident Communicator
| 6. Globally Engaged 7. Critical Thinker BEMM390 Fundamentals of Management – 8.Proactive Collaborator BEMM455 Marketing for Management – Group Project Presentation (ILO 6) 9. Resilient Self Advocate 10. Digitally Fluent 11. Innovative Problem Solver – 12 Confident Communicator – |
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.
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
0
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
[Masters] Business and Management
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 18/09/2023 |
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