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Programme code | 9EFIM006T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Robin Klimecki
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Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
School/department | School of Economics, Finance and Management |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
The programme aims to develop graduates who:
are able to apply management techniques drawn from a range of disciplines, in particular in operations and project management;
understand the nature of management, the complexity of organisations and their environment, in particular in
relation to operations and project management;
are aware of the social implications of their business practice and are able to identify and manage ethical issues as they arise;
are able to work effectively in international teams;
have the key interpersonal skills needed by organisations today.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the subject matter by oral presentations in syndicate groups and written work in coursework assignments, tests, and examinations. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Written assignments, tests, formal examinations, syndicate group presentations and individual presentations. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Students will be required to examine various management issues and problems from a number of different perspectives and suggest how they might be resolved or dealt with. Learning/teaching methods and strategies will include in-class case studies and class presentations, critical engagement with relevant academic texts, lectures and seminars. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Written assignments, tests, formal examinations, syndicate group presentations and individual presentations. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Informal and formal discussions in syndicate groups. class debates, case analyses and presentations will be used to develop student ability in these key transferable skill areas, particularly: group problem solving; consensus reaching; time management; working to deadlines; presentation skills; critical engagement with a range of academic and other materials. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Group and individual presentations, class attendance, group contributions, adherance to deadlines etc. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
The taught element of the programme will consist of 8 taught units comprising of six compulsory and two optional units. By the end of the taught element they will
have developed the key interpersonal skills needed by today's organisations |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
The dissertation, focused in an area relevant to operations or project management, provides an opportunity for independent study and should enable course members to link their studies on the course with personal experience, their potential work settings and their developing research interests in management. The dissertation normally consists of up to 15,000 words and should include a theoretical framework linked to the course work. By the end of the Dissertation, students should expect to be able to:
manage an entire research project. This allows the development of transferable skills including the ability to work independently, to manage time, to work to deadlines, to produce a high quality dissertation to professional standards. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Further support is offered outside credit-bearing units including programmes relating to study skills and careers
development, and on-going library support.
School of Economics, Finance &Management http://www.bristol.ac.uk/efm/postgraduate-programmes/mscdegrees
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Finance and Accounting for Management | ECONM1015 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Operations Management | MGRCM2017 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Organisational Behaviour | MGRCM2012 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Project Management | MGRCM2028 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Strategic Management | MGRCM1001 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Studying Management | ECONM1023 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Dissertation | EFIMM0086 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Select two units from: | ||||
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | MGRCM2014 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Consumer Behaviour | EFIMM0043 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Electronic Commerce | EFIMM0019 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | ECONM2036 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
International Business | EFIMM0003 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Leadership | EFIMM0012 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Marketing Management | MGRCM2015 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Organisational Creativity | MGRCM1000 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Strategic Human Resource Management | MGRCM2011 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Strategic Management Accounting | ECONM2024 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification 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.
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