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University of BrightonBrighton Business School
Brighton Business School
MSc ManagementMSc International ManagementMSc Management (Entrepreneurship)MSc Management (Public Service)MSc Management (Human Resource)MSc Management (Innovation)
Course Handbook
September 2015
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Welcome from Professor Aidan Berry, Director of Brighton Business School
I am very pleased to have this opportunity to welcome you to our MSc Management
programme. As Director of the Brighton Business School I am proud of our recent success
in positioning the Business School a leading local and regional provider of management
courses within a successful university. The results of the Research Excellence Framework
2014 (REF) show that the University of Brighton was rated as a top 5 University for world-
leading research impact in Business and Management Studies.
Our mission statement clearly sets out the underpinning teaching and learning philosophy
that will be governing your study whilst on the course.
“Brighton Business School is a professional business school that aims to be a leading provider of exciting and relevant management and professional education that makes a positive difference to current managers and potential leaders of the future, which is underpinned by appropriate research and which adds value to individuals, employers and society at large.”
The strength of the postgraduate programmes lie in the connections with business, the
public service and professional bodies, a growing research base and staff capability to
make significant organisational impact through teaching that is grounded in theory and
practice. The Brighton Business School considers it a priority to add sustainable value to its
stakeholders through well designed and high quality teaching and learning provision. I
hope that you will prosper as a student on our MSc Management programme both with
regards to your professional and personal development but also that you will also be able to
build on the learning and networks in the future, long after the completion of the course.
Professor Aidan Berry
Director of Brighton Business School
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PREFACE
The purpose of this course handbook is to provide you with key information about your course, including administrative and academic procedures, and to give you some practical advice on how to make the most of your studies and to explain what to do if you experience any difficulties. Please read the handbook very carefully and keep it at hand for future reference.
Other key documents that you should be familiar with are:
the University of Brighton Student Contract;
the University of Brighton Plagiarism Awareness Pack;
the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook;
the University of Brighton General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR).
Copies of all these documents are accessible in electronic format on the University’s student intranet, Studentcentral (see 7.6 below), via your Course Area. You will also be provided with paper copy of the University Plagiarism Awareness Pack. The student contract can be found at: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/current-students/my-studies/student-policies-and-regulations/index.aspx
Because of increasing incidents of cases of plagiarism both in this university and others, you are strongly urged to carefully read the Plagiarism Awareness Pack. Penalties for plagiarism can be very harsh and ignorance is no defence! The University has access to special software which can detect plagiarism and we will be using this at random throughout the year at all levels, so you have been warned.
If you would like to see any other items included in your course handbook please contact your course administrator and, whilst we cannot promise to change things straight away, we will do our best to improve the handbook in future years.
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CONTENTS
1. COURSE LEADER’S INTRODUCTION
2. BRIGHTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
3. COURSE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board3.2 Communications between staff and students3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance3.4 Student representation and feedback3.5 Annual academic health process
4. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
4.1 Course philosophy and aims4.2 Course structure4.3 Academic terms and attendance requirements4.4 The course calendar 4.5 International Management Integration 1 – The International study visit4.6 International Study Opportunities4.7 Study Support Sessions4.8 English language support (International Academic Study Kit – iASK)
5. COURSE ASSESSMENT
5.1 Nature of assessment5.2 Coursework marking guidelines5.3 Coursework presentation5.4 Referencing your work5.5 Coursework word limit and word ranges5.6 In class assessments5.7 Coursework submission5.8 Late coursework5.9 Coursework extensions5.10 Feedback on coursework5.11 Examination timetables5.12 Examination past papers5.13 Examination results5.14 Mitigating circumstances5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in examinations5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
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6. COURSE REGULATIONS
6.1 Assessment and Examination Boards6.2 Referral rules6.3 Compensation within modules6.4 Compensated credit6.5 General Principles Relating to Progression6.6 Completion element6.7 Requirement for the award (MSc, PGCert & PGDip)6.8 Criteria for the award of overall merit or distinction6.9 Deferrals, Intercalation and Withdrawal6.10 Programme Duration
7. LIBRARY, COMPUTING AND MEDIA SERVICES
7.1 The library service7.2 Library services to part-time students7.3 The Online Library7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb7.5 Media Centres7.6 Studentcentral7.7 ASK Study Guide7.8 Useful web addresses
8. STUDENT SERVICES
9. STUDENT ENTITLEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1 Student Charter9.2 Brighton Business School – attendance & engagement policy9.3 Disability statement9.4 Fire evacuation9.5 Observing copyright laws
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APPENDIXEmployability
1. COURSE LEADER’S INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the University of Brighton’s Master’s in Management, a unique initiative in international management education and development.
This programme is an innovative alternative to the traditional MBA for new or recent graduates who wish to enter a career in management, or for those seeking access to management roles in the future. Our aim is to offer a professional taught master’s degree that covers the major functions of management and their integration, and the opportunity to gain experience of learning of the management environment of another country.
The programme typically attracts students from a mix of national and first degree backgrounds who have a strong international orientation and interest. Much has been written about the impact of globalisation and internationalism on management and organisations. The design of this course has taken into consideration such developments and the need to manage and lead changing organisations in a way that is both ethical and sustainable. This programme has taken into consideration what the student wants, what the employer needs and what is provided by other comparable courses. To meet these needs a number of features have been included, such as:
Learning with and from a mix of participants from different academic and cultural backgrounds
An international study visit to focus on management problems, practice and development in another cultural context
The opportunity to complete a designated MSc award in management:o MSc Managemento MSc International Managemento MSc Management (Entrepreneurship)o MSc Management (Public Services)o MSc Management (Human Resources)o MSc Management (Innovation)
The use of practical examples, exercises and cases during the course Professional recognition of the course by professional bodies including the Institute
of Directors and the Chartered Management Institute.
The importance of personal development in management education is also recognised in this programme with the theme of personal and professional reflection found in elements such as the Master’s Induction, the International Management and Leadership module, two integrative modules, and the activity of the learning sets which run throughout the programme. As a student on this course you are by the Institute of Directors and the Chartered Management Institute.
We believe that the information contained in this handbook is accurate at the time of going to publication; however, it may be necessary to make changes during the year. It is your responsibility to regularly check StudentCentral and your university email for course announcements. If you come across anything which you feel should be included in this handbook, please let us know.
Please consult a member of the course team if you require further explanation or clarification on any of points covered in this handbook or indeed any other aspect of the course. You are expected to have read and understood the information given in the course handbook and purple pages prior to commencing the course.
Barry Lee SchererCourse Leader MSc Management awards
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2. BRIGHTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
Your school is Brighton Business School. The Director of Brighton Business School is Professor Aidan Berry. More information about the work of the School may be found on the school web site at: www.brighton.ac.uk/bbs
The Business School’s contact details are:
Brighton Business SchoolUniversity of BrightonMithras HouseLewes RoadBRIGHTONBN2 4AT
Tel: (01273) 600900 (Switchboard)Fax: (01273) 642980
The Academic year dates for the School are:
AUTUMN TERM
28 September 2015 - 11 December 2015
SPRING TERM
4 January 2016 – 18 March 2016
SUMMER TERM
11 April 2016 – 10 June 2016
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3. COURSE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board3.2 Communications between staff and students3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance3.4 Student representation and feedback3.5 Annual academic health process_________________________________________________________________
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board
3.1.1 Course management teamResponsibility for the day-to-day running of your course lies with the course management team, comprising your course leader, your course administrator, and the named award pathway leaders.
Course LeaderMSc Management Awards
Barry Lee SchererEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)1273 642196Office: M224
Programme Administrator
Julie WatsonEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)1273 642948Office: M225
Entrepreneurship named award leader
Clifford ConwayEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +33 (0)1273 642175Office: M143
Innovation Management named award leader
Jonathan SapsedEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)1273 680781
Human Resources Management named award leader
Vicky RichardsEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)1273 642139Office: M103
Public Services Management named award leader
Tove Sorensen-BenthamEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)1273 643577Office: M224
3.1.2 The Teaching Team
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The teaching team includes all the members of staff teaching on the course. Their contact details are as follows: NB: if calling from outside the University all numbers should be prefixed by (0)1273 64
Responsibility Staff Office Telephone E-mail address
Course Leader Barry Lee Scherer M224 2196 [email protected] leadersMSc Management and MSc Int. Management Barry lee Scherer M224 2196 [email protected] Management (Public Services) Tove Sorensen-Bentham M224 2577 [email protected] Management (Human Resources) Vicky Richards M103 2139 [email protected] Management (Entrepreneurship) Cliff Conway M143 2175 [email protected] Management (Innovation) Jonathan Sapsed 01273 680781 [email protected] Administrator Julie Watson M159 2948 [email protected] Module TutorsML303 Moving to Masters Vicky Richards M103 2139 [email protected] Management Environment Mona Rashidirad M127 2958 [email protected] International Leadership & Management
Vicky RichardsSian Eggert
M103M103
21392547
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
FAM03 Accounting for Managers Trish Coffey M127 2166 [email protected] Managing Organisational Behaviour
Barry Lee SchererKeith Mattacks
M224M125
21962173
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
MLM50 International Management Integration
Barry Lee SchererClifford ConwayTove Sorensen-BenthamVicky Richards
M224M143M224M103
2196217525772139
[email protected]@[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
OPM11 Business Processes and Systems
Andrea BennClare Millington
M145M145
25482548
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
MKM26 Marketing in an International Context
Cliff Conway M143 2175 [email protected]
STM53 International Strategy Management
Andrew GranthamMona Rashidirad
M143M127
34182985
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
Elective and Mandatory named award module tutorsMLM05 Entrepreneurial Business Models and MLM04 Entrepreneurship
Cliff Conway M143 2175 [email protected]
HRM71 Managing Talent Performance and Reward
Vicky Richards M103 2139 [email protected]
IMM01 Technological & Organisational Innovation
Jonathan Sapsed 01273 680781 [email protected]
MNM44 International Management Barry Lee Scherer M224 2196 [email protected] Social Marketing Matthew Wood
Sarah CorkM149TBA
21444101
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
OPM50 Quality Management Tove Sorensen-Bentham M224 2577 [email protected]
HRM09 Cross-Cultural Negotiations Vicky RichardsSian Eggert
M103M103
21392547
[email protected] [email protected]
MKM19 New Product Development Wybe Popma 2131 [email protected] International and Global Marketing
Veronique Boulocher - Passat
M131 2225 [email protected]
STM05 Managing Professionals Richard Morland M135 2177 [email protected]
ECM15 Behavioural Economics Stephen Young M223 2173/2180
ITM02 E Commerce Asher Rospigliosi M145 2340 [email protected] Management Consultancy Stephanos Avakian M147 2181 [email protected] Independent Studies Barry Lee Scherer M224 2196 [email protected] Public Service Management Tove Sorensen-Bentham M224 2577 T.Sorensen-
Profiles of academic staff may be found on the School website at: http://www.brighton.ac.uk/bbs/contact/academic.php
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3.1.3 Course board
Each course within the School has a course board. The responsibilities of course boards include:
• ensuring the smooth operation of the course;• reviewing syllabus content, teaching methods, assessment and resources and
generally monitoring the course in operation;• supervising the administration of the assessment procedures in accordance with the
assessment regulations and the aims of the course;• liaising with the Examination Board and advising when necessary;• maintaining effective feedback arrangements between the lecturers and the course
members;• planning and recommending policy with regard to the operation of the course;• exercising such other functions as may be requested by the School Board.
The membership of course boards is as follows:
Course LeaderStudent Representative(s)Course Administrator(s)Module LeadersInformation Adviser (or nominee)Programme LeaderAssistant Head (Postgraduate)
Each course board will normally meet two or three times a year to hear reports on the progress of each year of the relevant course. The board will discuss both students' and tutors’ reports and take action where appropriate. If an issue arises which is clearly beyond the scope of the course board and requires further consideration, then it will be referred to the School Board. Copies of the minutes of course boards will normally be published on the school area on studentcentral within three weeks of each board on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area.
3.1.4 Examination boards
Each course within the School is allocated to an examination board, which considers each student’s overall performance and makes decisions on awards and progression.
3.2 Communications between staff and students
Effective communication between staff and students is very important, and the School facilitates this in a range of ways.
3.2.1 We contact you By e-mail – using your University e-mail address (see 3.2.6 below) Through Studentcentral Through the student notice boards By mobile phone
The notice-boards are in Mithras House, close to the postgraduate office in M225. Through them you will be told about changes in timetables, cancellations and re-locations, the membership of groups, notes about examinations and essays, internal and external mail. Changes are frequent at the start of the academic year so please check them daily. It is
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your own responsibility to keep up with any announced changes. Please also check the plasma screens in the student lounge in the first floor.You must complete the personal information form sent out with your induction material and return it to the Postgraduate Office. If you change your personal details (address, name etc) you must change this on-line in Studentcentral. 3.2.2 You contact us
By e-mail. E-mail addresses of all staff are readily available. By knocking on the doors of academic and administrative staff By calling us by phone Important messages and official documents can be handed in to the
Postgraduate Office (M225)
3.2.3 Postgraduate office
The Postgraduate Office is located in Room M225 and is staffed by Julie Watson and her team of course administrators. They have responsibility for all initial enquiries: for most queries you should see them first (what to do, where to go, requests for freely available handouts, information sheets, etc).
Opening times during term time
Mithras House:07.00 – 21.00 (Monday- Thursday)07.00 – 19.00 (Friday)
Postgraduate Office:08.30 – 17.00 (Monday to Thursday)08.30 –16.30 (Friday)
3.2.4 How to locate an office or lecture room
Most University room numbers are in two parts, each of which convey information. For example, to find room M160, you need to go to Mithras House, then the first floor (the first digit is a “1”) and then look for room M160. Similarly the computer pools will have numbers such as MA201, signifying Mithras Annexe, on the second floor and W321, somewhere on the third floor of the Watts Building. Outside the School Office (M140) you will find on the wall a list of all the staff with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and office numbers. Next to the list is a display of all the staff photographs.
3.2.5 University telephone numbers
The standard University telephone exchange number is 01273 600900. To directly reach a member of staff, once you know their internal extension number you need to add 64 before the internal extension number. For example, the postgraduate office extension is 2197. To reach them from outside you would need to dial 01273 642197. Alternatively dial 01273 600 900 and ask for a particular member of staff.
3.2.6 Your email address
Every member of the university has a central email address usually in the form [email protected]. This is the address that we will use to contact you.
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3.2.7 Proof of enrolmentIf you need a letter confirming your enrolment on a University course (e.g. for the purposes of a career development loan from your bank) you must request this from the University Student Office (Academic Services), Mezzanine Floor, Cockcroft Building. Please note that your School staff are not permitted to produce these letters
3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance Although every effort is made by staff to ensure that your course runs without problems we recognise that these do occasionally arise. The following notes provide guidance on the procedures to be followed in the event of problems arising during the course or with assessment. At each stage it is expected that the staff involved will try to find a solution to the difficulty. However, you should bear in mind that in some cases it is not within their power to solve them and, as such, it may need to be referred on to another body. It is permissible to miss out a stage in these procedures when a problem is urgent and the appropriate lecturer/tutor is unavailable, or where for other reasons it may be appropriate.
3.3.1 Administrative problems
In the first instance, you should contact your course administrator about problems of an administrative nature. If the problem still remains unresolved then you should contact your course leader.
3.3.2 Personal problems In the first instance, you should contact your course leader.
3.3.3 Academic problems (unrelated to coursework and examinations)
Stage 1 Discuss with lecturerconcerned
Not Resolved Resolved No further action needed
Stage 2 Bring to attention ofcourse leader or deputy course leader
Not Resolved Resolved No further action
needed
Stage 3 Bring to attention ofthe Course Board through your yearcourse representative
Not Resolved Resolved No further action
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needed
Stage 4 Bring to the attention of the Head of School
The Head of School will take appropriate action directly or if necessary refer the problem on to the School Board, Examination Board or other appropriate body.
3.3.4 Problems associated with completing coursework and/or sitting examinations
Problems completing coursework should follow the pattern below:
Stage 1 Discuss with lecturer concerned
Stage 2 If necessary complete an Assignment ExtensionForm, getting the approval of your Course Leader, and/ or Mitigating Circumstances Form and notify your course leader in writing of the nature of the problem and its potential effect
Stage 3 Lodge copies of the document outlined in Stage 2 with the Postgraduate Office marked for the attention of the lecturer concerned and the Chair of the Examination Board.Please make sure that you obtain a copy from the Office staff when submitting these forms
For problems relating to sitting examinations the normal pattern should be as follows:
Stage 1 Bring the problem to the attentionof the invigilator
Stage 2 Bring the problem to the attention of your course leader. This should be in writing with, wherever possible, an assessment of the effect the problem had on performance
Stage 3 Lodge a copy of a mitigating circumstances form with the Postgraduate Office marked for the attention of the Chair of the Examination Board. Again, please makesure that you obtain a copy from the Office staff when submitting this form
For further information about obtaining coursework extensions see 5.9 (below), and for further information about submitting a mitigating circumstances form see 5.14 (below) below.
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3.4 Student representation and feedback
3.4.1 Student representation
Each year student representatives are elected for each course, and they are an important formal channel of communication between students and staff. The names and contact details of student representatives are published on studentcentral from early November each year.
All students are urged to consider standing for election as a student representative. It can be a very rewarding role, is an excellent personal development opportunity, and looks great on your CV. All newly elected student representatives are offered training for the role by the School, in conjunction with the University of Brighton Students Union, and support is available during the year as required. For further information about standing as a student representative, please contact your course administrator. 3.4.2 Student feedback The School recognises the importance of formally obtaining and responding to the views of students in a systematic, consistent and transparent manner, taking action where necessary, and “closing the loop” by giving students feedback on resultant action, and the outcomes of student participation in decision making.
For example, the Student Liaison Committee comprising student representatives and chaired by the School Quality Director meets two/three times a year in order to provide a forum for students to comments on issues that may arise at both course and School level.
Feedback is formally obtained from students via annual course feedback forms, the student representative system (see 3.4.1 above), and operation of the School’s policy for resolving academic problems (see 3.3. above). Formal mechanisms for obtaining student feedback are inevitably, and often usefully, supplemented by informal channels and contacts with students.
Feedback from students is formally considered and responded to, at course boards and at the School Board, and as part of the annual academic health process (see 3.5 below). Copies of the minutes of course boards will normally be published on the school area on Studentcentral within three weeks of each board.
3.5 Annual academic health process
The basic building block of the University’s quality assurance system is the Annual Academic Health process, which ensures that all courses and their constituent modules are reviewed annually, drawing upon a range of data as appropriate. Reports are produced from module through to course level, and are synthesized into school reports which consider the range of courses within their portfolio. Schools’ reports are considered at faculty and university level. External examiner reports and student feedback are a vital part of this process.
Within Brighton Business School, all course academic health reports are considered and approved at the School’s Annual Academic Health Afternoon in October, to which student representatives are invited to attend and participate. Copies of all approved academic health reports and the School Academic Health Report will normally be published on the school area by mid-November.
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4. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT4.1 Course philosophy and aims4.2 Course structure4.3 Academic terms and attendance requirements4.4 The course calendar 4.5 International Management Integration 1 – The International study visit4.6 International Study Opportunities 4.7 Study Support Sessions4.8 English language support (International Academic Study Kit – iASK)___________________________________________________________________
4.1 Course Philosophy and Aims
4.1.1 Programme philosophyThis programme shares the philosophy that broadly applies to the Business School’s post-graduate programmes.
The guiding principle of this programme is based on participant/student–centred learning. This entails:
Enhancement of learning as learners become aware of the learning process and see Outcomes as relevant
Working as a member of a multicultural team and using the group’s resources to enhance the learning
Essential participant autonomy reflected in the ways participants are involved in decision-making, planning and implementation of the learning programme
Bringing a rich variety of perspectives to this learning which can be used as the catalyst for new learning
Self-evaluation and reflection to enhance the learning process.
The focus is on developing potential managers With vocationally relevant skills make them effective as managers With a holistic perspective of management Who understand the importance of the cycle of reflection connecting management
and academic practice Who can operate effectively and responsibly in a dynamic, ambiguous and uncertain
global management environment Who understand the importance of the cultural context in international management
The key characteristics of this programme are A challenging and supportive learning environment Collegiality with other participants Willingness to engage in team and group work A mature understanding of the nature of competitive behaviour balanced by a
recognition of the importance of team working Trust Helping others in the learning to learn endeavour Freedom to express critical and challenging viewpoints The experience of performing against criteria and structures, not against other
participants
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Coping with a post-graduate academic environment which is possibly very different from their previous learning environment
Ownership of the individual’s own learning
A key element of the course philosophy is participation. This means that course members are expected to attend all taught sessions, arrive punctually at the start of the session, and to be proactive in liaising with tutors and fellow course members during periods of guided study to prepare for assessments. Participation in group work is a requirement of the course because it is an important part of the learning experience. Group learning can only be successful if each member contributes to the work of the group.
4.1.2 Programme aims, objectives and outcomesThe following lists the aims, objectives and outcomes of the various routes in the suite of MSc Management awards:
Generic aims for all awards
1. To undertake advanced and integrated study of organisations in general, their management and the changing context in which they operate; To develop critical awareness of current issues in the field and of practice informed by current research and practice in the field;
2. To develop a range of cognitive, analytical and intellectual skills, and the ability to identify and deploy techniques and research tools and integrate knowledge to demonstrate the achievement of master’s level;
3. To develop the capacity to apply knowledge and skills creatively and systematically to management issues to improve management practice;
4. To encourage the capacity for lifelong learning and personal development, independent thinking and reflection and the capacity to work with self-direction;
5. To enhance the capacity to work in culturally diverse teams, develop management and leadership capabilities, and the capacity for communicating effectively using a variety of media.
6. To offer a variety of pathways to support the career aspirations of candidates to complete advanced management studies leading to an MSc Management award with a designation such as Management, or International Management, or Management (Entrepreneurship), or (Public Services), or (Human Resources), or (Innovation);
7. To provide an opportunity to complete an advanced study on a selected management topic, problem or issue in a selected named award pathway.
Additional aims for named awards
Additional aims for MSc Management (Entrepreneurship)
8. Develop an understanding of the principles and practices of new product/service development, and the ability to apply critically, selected techniques for analysing and identifying new business ideas;
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9. Working as part of an entrepreneurial team, apply business tools relevant to the launch of a new venture start-up;
10. To study at masters level major functions of new venture management and integrate and reflect on these within an entrepreneurial perspective;
11. Provide an opportunity to produce a business plan, as an alternative to a final project report on a selected topic, issue or problem in entrepreneurship.
Additional aims for MSc Management (Human Resources)
8. To study at masters level major functions of human resources management;
9. To develop the capacity to view HR policies and practices in a holistic way rather than as individual topic areas;
10. To develop the knowledge to contribute to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of HR policies and practices;
11. To review the key challenges facing HR managers with regard to attracting, developing, retaining and motivating staff;
Additional aims for MSc Management (Public Services)
8. To study at masters level the major functions of management in general and public services in particular, and integrate and reflect on these within a highly politicised managerial perspective, based on the UK context.
9. To develop a systematic understanding of the interaction between the public service management environment and public service delivery
10. To develop the ability to analyse the main political drivers for change in public services including those of uncertainty and sustainability in its widest definition.
Additional aims for MSc Management (Innovation)
8. Promote a critical understanding of key concepts, theories and tools of innovation management;
9. Provide the opportunity to apply innovation management knowledge to managerial and organizational challenges;
10. Develop the ability to take a strategic view of technological and organisational innovation in complex national and international contexts.
11. Develop an integrated understanding of how organisations manage their innovation processes to increase competitiveness and gain competitive advantage in national and international contexts.
Additional aims for MSc International Management
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8. Develop the capacity to prepare for and reflect on the experience of entering, working, and managing in another culture;
9. Develop a wider perspective on European and international management and business;
10. Gain insight into the language and culture of another country;
11. Build wider relationships with people of other national cultures;
12. Revisit or extend knowledge of subject matter studied in the course to develop a better understanding of what is universal about management and what is country specific.
Learning outcomes - Generic knowledge and theory outcomes for all awards:
1.1 Integration of learning and practice from a range of subject areas to form a holistic understanding of management, organisations and business (aims 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7);
1.2 Knowledge of concepts, theories and models which can be used in the analysis of the internal aspects, functions and processes of organisations and their leadership and management, including their diverse nature, purposes, structures, governance, and operations (aims 2, 3 and 7);
1.3 Knowledge of concepts, theories and models which can be used in the analysis of the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between organisations, and their fit with the external context in transition (aims 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7);
1.4 Knowledge of the wide range of the external global, international and local environment factors including the economic, legal, political, social and technological influences on sustainable policy, strategy and organisational change (aims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7)
Learning outcomes - Generic skills outcomes for all awards - Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.
2.1 Work effectively in a multi-cultural team environment, and contribute to group processes operating effectively in a variety of leadership and team roles (aim 5);
2.2 Demonstrate critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations (aims 4 and 5);
2.3 Apply learning and knowledge to devise creative, ethical and sustainable responses to organisational and managerial problems (aims 1, 2 and 3);
2.4 Demonstrate development of business research and consultancy skills (aims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5);
2.5 Demonstrate the ability to learn through reflection on practice and experience (aim 4);
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2.6 Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, to make sound and ethical judgements with incomplete data and communicate conclusions clearly to a range of audiences (aims 1, 2 and 3);
2.7 Recognise the need for change and be able to contribute to the management of change (aims 1,2, 3 and 5);
2.8 Take responsibility for acting autonomously in planning and implementing projects, and for developing their own and others' knowledge and skills (aims 1, 4, 6 and 7);
2.9 Apply numeracy and quantitative skills (aim 2);
2.10 Make effective use of computer information technology (aims 2 and 5).
Additional outcomes for named awards
Additional outcomes for MSc Management (Entrepreneurship)
2.11 Demonstrate creative abilities in identifying customer need gaps and matching with novel product/service solutions; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
2.12 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of new product/service development, and the ability to apply critically, selected techniques for analysing and identifying new business ideas; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
2.13 Employ business tools relevant to the launch of a new venture start-up; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
2.14 Identify and discuss the likely management issues arising in a new venture context, and recommend corresponding actions; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11)2.15 Assess potential sources of funding for a new venture or to grow an existing venture, demonstrating understanding of and critical interpretation of key financial data; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
2.16 Demonstrate the capacity to consider the likely legal issues arising in starting a new business venture. HR managers with regard to attracting, developing, retaining and motivating staff; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11).
Additional outcomes for MSc Management (Human Resources)
2.11 Critically discuss the key challenges facing HR managers with respect to attracting, developing, retaining and motivating staff seen in a holistic way; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11;)2.12 Discuss how one would contribute to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of HR policies and practices. (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
2.13 To critically apply concepts, theories and models to organisational HR challenges; To review the key challenges facing HR managers with regard to attracting, developing, retaining and motivating staff;; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
Additional outcomes for MSc Management (Public Services)
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2.11 Demonstrate a critical examination of the appropriateness of some of the management techniques, models and concepts particularly relevant to public services management; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10);
2.12. Evaluate the impact of the global, national and local environments on the public service's ability to manage effectively including ensuring sustainable service provision; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10);
2.13 Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of the complexity of managing public services in an uncertain and highly politicised environment; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Additional outcomes for MSc Management (Innovation)
2.11 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature and role of innovation; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
2.12 Demonstrate an appreciation of the complex national and international forces driving technological and organisational innovation, and a critical awareness of their strategic implications; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11);
2.13 To critically apply innovation concepts, theories and analytical tools to organisational challenges; (aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11).
Additional outcomes for MSc International Management
2.11 Demonstrate the capacity for self-reliance and self-directed learning in a new cultural environment; aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12);
2.12 Identify obstacles to adapting personal behaviour in line with the host country culture and to maintaining working relationships with relevant individuals and groups in that country; aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12);
2.14 Apply frameworks, theories, models with rational analysis to an international topic, theme or problem of interest to the participant; aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12);
2.15 Reflect on the development of skills for dealing constructively with the experience of dislocation and cultural shock; of establishing, building and maintaining relationships in a new cultural environment. aims 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12)
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4.2 Course Structure
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4.2.1 Credits and hours
The course is constructed of modules. Each module covers an area of the course. Each module has a code to distinguish it, and most modules have a number of credits at M (Master’s) level. Ten M level credits are equivalent to approximately 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Scheme) credits, or 3 USA credits. There are some modules, such the Master’s Induction module, which count towards the award of a master’s degree, but which do not offer M level credits. 180 credits of approved modules are required to be eligible for the award of the MSc degree. For each credit, there is an assumption that a student will
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require approximately 10 study hours, though of course this will vary according to the aptitude of the individual for each particular area of the course. Included in the indicative study hours is class attendance and assessment.
This is a full-time programme of study carried out over three taught terms, followed by a period of supervised study on an integrative management project. This may be followed by an optional period of studies in another country, leading to an international award, or a work experience based final project report.
Successful study on the programme leads to one of five alternative masters’ awards:o MSc Managemento MSc International Managemento MSc Management (Entrepreneurship)o MSc Management (Public Services)o MSc Management (Human Resources)o MSc Management (Innovation)
All of these qualifications follow the same core structure during the first term of study and share a total of 100 credits. The international award includes an extended period of study in another country to complete the International Management Studies Option, details of which are provided in section 4.8 below
o As an alternative to the master’s awards, we also offer postgraduate Diploma or Certificate awards. A candidate who has successfully completed at least 60 M level credits of approved modules from the programme will be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Management. A candidate who has successfully completed at least 120 M level credits of approved modules from the programme will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Management, or in International Management.
oThe course begins in September with an introductory programme. There are then four core modules which begin in October, and which are assessed in December or January. This assessment is followed by an integrative module that takes the form of an international study visit. Following the international study visit, there are two terms for further core and option modules. The final completion element of the master’s is normally a final integrative management report. The final report is normally to be submitted 12 months from the start of the course. Registration is extended for students on the MSc International Management course, and also for students who undertake an integrative management report based on a work placement or experience. Dates will vary depending on the routes.
The course includes a combination of compulsory, mandatory and optional modules, and a final project report.
4.2.2 Compulsory modules
Compulsory Core Modules for all awardsModule Code Module Title CreditsMKM26 Marketing in an International Context 10 (M)HRM39 Managing Organisational Behaviour 10 (M)FAM03 Accounting for managers 10 (M)ECM11 Management Environment 10 (M)MLM50 International Management Integration 20 (M)HRM45 International Management & Leadership 20 (M)OPM11 Business processes and Information Systems 10 (M)STM53 International Strategy Management 10 (M)
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Mandatory modules for named awards indicated BUT optional for all other routesFor the named awards a designated module is required - each module is 20 (M) credits:
Module Code Module Title MSc Management RouteMLM04 or MLM02 Entrepreneurship & New Venture Planning EntrepreneurshipSTM17 or MLM02 Public Service Management Public ServiceHRM71 or MLM02 Managing Talent Performance and Reward Human ResourcesIMM01 Managing Technological and Organisational
InnovationInnovation
MNM44 International Management Studies International Management
Mandatory final project report modules for the named awardsOne of the following is required - each module is 40 (M) credits:
Module Code Module title MSc Management RouteMNM51 Integrative Management report – Final project Management or
International ManagementMNM52 Integrative Management report (work-based) Management MNM70 Integrative Management report – Final project EntrepreneurshipMNM71 Integrative Management report (work-based) EntrepreneurshipMNM72 Integrative Management report – Final project Human ResourcesMNM73 Integrative Management report (work-based) Human ResourcesMNM74 Integrative Management report – Final project Public ServicesMNM75 Integrative Management report (work-based) Public ServicesMNM78 Integrative Management report – Final project InnovationMNM79 Integrative Management report (work-based) Innovation
4.2.3 Optional Studies
The option modules normally run during the second and third terms. The option modules allow students to pursue an area of particular interest and carry out a substantial investigative project. They are also an opportunity for members of staff to share their research and consultancy interests with students. Option modules are normally 20 credit modules.
Normally, 20 credit Option modules are assessed by a project with an indicative length of 5-6,000 words.
Indicative List of Option Modules Code Title Recommended routes CreditsMLM07 Virtual and Business Enterprises All/Entrepreneurship 20IMM03 Managing New forms of Innovation All/Innovation 10IMM02 Managing innovation through leading
edge projectsAll/Innovation 10
MKM30 Social Marketing All/Public Services 20HRM09 Cross–Cultural Negotiations All/HRM 20MLM01 Independent Study Elective All 10STM05 Managing Professionals All 20OPM50 Quality Management All 20ITM02 E-Business All 10ITM04 Enterprise systems & E-procurement All 20ITM05 Digital Marketing All 20MKM19 New Product Development All 20
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MLM04 Entrepreneurship & New Venture Plan All 20MLM02 Independent Study Elective All 20MNM77 Management Consulting All 20ECM15 Behavioural Economics All 20
Other modules offered within the University may also be approved subject to availability and confirmation by the Course Leader.
Option modules may include a mix of students from different full and part-time master’s programmes.
Modes of attendance for the option modules are usually one day/evening per week or in several one-day blocks. Some modules will vary this pattern: normally International Business is offered in intensive mode.
An Option module will normally only be offered if a sufficient number of students have chosen it. We cannot guarantee to offer all the electives in the portfolio.
4.3 Academic terms and attendance requirements1
Attendance and participation are required between all of the following dates:
Introductory programme 28 September to 2 October 2015Autumn Term 5 October to 11 December, 2015Spring Term 4 January to 18 March 2016Summer Term 11 April to 10 June, 2016Independent work on final project and on reworked assessments
Through summer, 2016
Final project to be submitted 8 October, 2016International studies MNM44 and/or work experience based integrative report MNM52
Summer to December, 2016, or beyond by agreement with Course Leader
IMPORTANT: Class participation and assessments may run right up to the last day of term, so it is essential that you do not plan any holiday travel to begin before the last day of term without written agreement of the Course Director. Any holiday travel must be completed so you are available to attend the first day of the following term.
While it is expected that most teaching will have finished by early June, participation in work for some modules may require attendance in Brighton through June. It is important to confirm the expected dates of your attendance with your module tutors.
Individual work for your final project normally continues through June, July, August and September, with the final report normally due no later than the first week of October.
If you are a candidate for the MSc International Management, you may be expected to begin your studies abroad during the summer.
As the International award involves only one option during term 3, it is expected that you will have additional time during term 3 to work intensively on your final project report and complete it over the summer, before starting your studies abroad.
1 For more about attendance expectations please see section 9.2 below.
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4.4 Course CalendarMODULE CALENDAR: TEACHING, GUIDED STUDY AND ASSESSMENT2
The following dates are subject to change. Be prepared for schedule changes and check regularly for announcements of changes made on StudentCentral.
Module Teaching Guided study Final assessment cut-off date
Term 1Management InductionHRM39 Managing Organisational Behaviour
Tuesdays 6/10 – 1/12 3/11 (formative assessment); 8/12
4/12-7/12 (online assessment)
MKM26 Marketing in an International Context
Mondays 5/10 – 7/12 2/11, 7/12 3/12 oral presentations17/12 written report
ECM11 Management Environment Wednesdays 5/10 – 2/12
4/11 (formative assessment), 9/12
11/12 Individual written report
HRM45 International Management and Leadership
Thursdays 9/10 – 10/12 22/10 (formative assessment) 12/11 podcast preparation 10/12
10-/12 Podcast presentation4 January, 2016 9am Individual written report
MNM51 Final Project briefing 20 November, 2015 MNM44 Study abroad briefing 10/12 tbcTerm 2MLM50 International Management Integration
5/1, 6/1, 7/1, 11/1, 14/1Study visitsGroup A: 18/1-22/1Group B: 25/1-28/1
22/1 Group A28/1 Group B
4 February, 2016 09:00
Final project workshops 13/1, 16/2, 9/3MLM04 Entrepreneurship Tuesdays 9/2 – 22/3HRM40 Management Workshops Wednesday 13/1 &
Friday 18/2STM53 International Strategy Management
Wednesdays 10/2-16/3 3/3 (formative assessment); 16/3
8/4 to 11/4 (online assessment)
OPM11 Business Processes and Information Systems
8/2-18/3 Continuous Weekly, last due 10/4
FAM03 Accounting for Managers Thursdays 4/2 – 17/3Term 3MLM04 Entrepreneurship Tuesdays 19/4 & 25/4 TBA 10th June, 2016IMM01 Managing Technological and Organisational Innovation
To be confirmed TBA
HRM71 Managing Talent Reward Performance
11/5, 12/5, 16/5, 17/5 TBA 1 June midnight
Option modules To be confirmed TBA To be confirmedFinal project workshops 18/5, 1/6 8 October, 2015International studies and work-based projectsMNM44 International Management studies
Mid-August to Mid-December, depending on study abroad dates (Subject to approval by the course leader)
8 November, 2016
MNM52 and all other work-based integrative projects
3 to 12 months, subject to approved application
6 weeks after the completion of international studies or work experience
2 Correct as of 22/9/15; updates will be published on StudentCentral or announced by module tutors
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4.5 International Management Integration – The International study visitWhat is it? The international study visit is a required part of the learning experience
of the MLM50 module – International Management Integration. This is one of the highlights of the course – a tutor-led study visit to another country. The visit will focus on studying management problems, practice and development in another cultural context. You will be assigned to work in a company project group. Working as part of a team you will gather material about your assigned organisation from publicly available sources. You will also visit your assigned organisation to conduct observations or interview one or more senior managers. You will then draw on the material collected by your group to write an individual report on an international and integrative topic. Preparations for the study visit will include training in observation and interview techniques. During the study visit you will be a visiting student at a top European business school where your experience will include a cultural programme and lectures about your host country.
International Study Visits 2015/16
Where? Two groups will be taken on a tutor-led study visit. The group assignments and locations will be announced during term 1.
When? The study visit for Group A is scheduled to take place from 18 to 22 January, 2016. The study visit for Group B is scheduled to take place from 25-28 January, 2016.
Duration? 4 days (including at least three nights)
Preparation? Before travelling, there will be briefing workshops and preparatory studies in Brighton and guidance in selecting a topic for your international report.
Cost? The tuition cost of the study visit is included in the tuition fee you pay to the University of Brighton. You will need to pay separately for a visa (if applicable). The programme will include some but not all of your meals.
What is included?
Costs: All costs of the programme are included with your tuition fees. This includes the teaching, course materials, and the main elements of the study visit.
Transportation: We will organise group travel from London Gatwick airport to the destination and local travel arrangements in the host country.
Accommodation: we will arrange accommodation for the group. Everyone will be expected to stay in the group hotel. Rooms will be shared, so you will be asked to decide who you would like to share a room with. There may be a few rooms for individual occupancy available for payment of a single room supplement. We cannot guarantee a single room but if you would prefer one, please indicate that on the study visit information form which you will be asked to complete later this term. This is an individual and professional business trip, so there is no provision for matrimonial rooms, or rooms to be shared with partners who are not on the course.
Meals: Breakfast will be provided during the time abroad, as well as some dinners and some lunches.
Travel insurance will be provided by the university, as this is a required
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part of your course.
What is not included
Visa: You will need to pay separately for a visa (if applicable), including the cost of travel to apply for or collect your visa from the embassy.
Individual travel costs if you do not travel with the group will be your own responsibility.
Gatwick airport transfer: You will need to make your own arrangements to get to and from Gatwick airport. The cost of transfers to and from Gatwick are not included as part of the programme.
Some meals: You will be expected to pay your own expenses for at least one dinner, and two or three lunches.
Drinks: You will be expected to pay for drinks, except when you are advised that beverages are included with group meals.
Applying for a visa
Please note that if you are from outside the European Union, you will normally need to apply for a Schengen Visa for travel to the European continental countries of the EU. If your nationality requires a visa for European travel, it is important to note that applying for this visa is separate from your application for a UK visa, and can take several weeks to be processed. It is therefore essential that you apply early for a Schengen Visa if this applies to you. Do not leave this to the last minute, especially if you need your passport to travel home during the winter break.
Must I travel with the group?
You should plan to travel out from the UK with the group. It is a course requirement that you participate in the whole of the study visit programme. Late arrival or early departure is not permitted. However, you are not required to return to the UK with the group once the study visit programme is completed, as long as you arrive back in Brighton in time to resume your studies in Brighton. If you wish to make your own arrangements to return back in the UK from the study visit please let us know in advance.
Can I bring family or friends?
The international study visit is a professional assignment that is only for those who are on the course. Therefore it is not appropriate for spouses, partners, children, friends or others not on the course to attend. Those with families must make arrangements to be away for the days of the visit.
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4.6 International Study Opportunities
The International Studies Module is what turns the MSc Management into the MSc International Management. (Additional details of the MNM44 International Studies module will be provided in the International Studies handbook).
If you are registered for the MSc International Management award, you may negotiate an agreed programme of learning. The programme will depend upon the competence of the candidate in the language of the host country, the support available in the host country, and the learning aims and preferences of the student. The number of places at a partner school may be limited, so each study abroad programme has to be agreed with Barry Lee Scherer, who is responsible for managing the exchanges. Choices for international studies include:
Attending classes at one of the University of Brighton’s partner universities, taught in the language of the host country, or in English where available. In some instances language tuition is also available in the language of the host country (for example, French in France or Italian in Italy).
Approved project work or work experience in another country which is not connected with one of the University of Brighton’s partner universities.
4.6.1 Summary of International Study Routes
Skill in host country language
Sample of activities undertaken at host
Partner school support
Work assessed by Brighton
Low Study of host country language.Plus:
None or some
Attend new subject master’s level classes taught in EnglishPlus:
Yes
Attend subjects taught in host country language revisiting material taught at Brighton, but which could include some new materialAnd/or:
Yes
Independent research project on business sector or activity based mainly in English language, or consultancy
Some or none
International Management project report;Country and reflective report
Intermediate Study of host country languageAnd/or:
None or some
Attend subjects taught in host country languageAnd/or:
Yes
Independent research project using some materials in host country language, or consultancy
Some or none
International Management project report; Country and reflective report
High or native (not one’s home country)
Attend advanced level subjects taught and examined in host country languageAnd/or:
Yes
Participate in consultancy, work-based project, And/or:
Some or none
Independent research project Some or none
International Management project report; Country and reflective report
Low, Intermediate
Participate independently in research, consultancy or company
None International Management project report;
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or high based project Country and reflective report
4.6.2 International Studies Partner Schools
The partner schools affiliated with the programme are all highly ranked within their own educational systems and internationally, with substantial experience of international exchange programmes with the University of Brighton, and other accredited universities. Other arrangements for international study may be negotiated with the Course Leader. Study abroad options include schools in France, Germany, and the USA. Information about these institutions and the nature of the experience of living and studying there will be made available when the study abroad handbook is distributed.
The university is developing new relationships with schools in countries throughout the world that offer new possibilities for international studies which may be negotiated. Students are welcome to propose new possibilities.
4.6.3 Eligibility for study abroad
Eligibility is limited to those who are registered for and have paid the tuition fee for the MSc International Management award. Normally students are required to pass all of their first semester modules to be eligible for study abroad. The reason for this is obvious: if you are having difficulties with your studies at your home school we do not want to put you at the greater risk of failure that comes with study abroad. Selection for some partner schools requires achieving a minimum of 60% on your MSc modules at Brighton.
4.6.4 Applying for study abroad
The first step is to ensure you are registered for and have paid the tuition fees for the MSc International Management. If you are interested but have not yet registered make an appointment with your course leader, Barry Lee Scherer to discuss your options.
A study abroad handbook will be distributed during the first term, which will include a study abroad application form. You must complete this form and submit it by the date specified – which is likely to be in December or early January. You will be asked to indicate your first and second choice of study abroad destination. We make every effort to nominate you for one of those choices.
After the results of term 1 studies are assessed your eligibility for study abroad will be confirmed and you will be nominated for study abroad. You will then have to apply to your study abroad destination. Each destination school has its own forms, procedures and deadlines, so you will have to follow what is required by your intended host institution.
4.6.5 Attendance and assessment of study abroad
The dates of attendance vary according to the programme available at your host institution. Some programmes start as early as late May and end during the summer. Other study abroad programmes run from September or October to December. You will have to adapt your schedule to fit with your study abroad destination. You will be taking some assessed courses at your host institution, and you will also be expected to complete a report based on your study abroad experience which you submit to Brighton for assessment. Your course leader will advise you about your learning and assessment programme, and help you prepare a learning agreement. If you are on the international award, you will be taking only one elective during Term 3, so you will have 200 hours available during that term which you should use to work intensively on your final project. In that way you should be able to submit your final project report at the same time as others on the course who do not undertake the additional period of studies abroad.
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4.6.6 Scholarships
The University of Brighton has an agreement with the EU to provide small scholarships to facilitate student mobility during study abroad. These scholarships are only available for studies in the EU. To be eligible for a scholarship you must be nominated for study abroad to an approved school in the European Union, complete the application forms which we will provide, and spend at least 13 weeks on a full-time course of study at an approved European school. We do not have any scholarships available to support study aboard in the USA.
4.7 Study Support Sessions
The Student Services unit of the University run a series of study support sessions that may be particularly useful for students who have completed their previous studies outside the UK. A leaflet with details of these sessions should be circulated during the first week of term. If you have not received one, please ask your course leader, Barry Lee Scherer, or your course administrator, Julie Watson.
4.8 English Language Support (International Academic Study Kit – iASK)
iASK is a service for students whose first language is not English. The service is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Brighton. The iASK advice and services are FREE of charge and are designed to develop your existing academic language skills to help you succeed in your day-to-day academic tasks.
iASK includes:
Introduction to Academic English weekend lectures Academic writing and style classes Academic support drop-in tutorials Online essay feedback Online peer proofreading
There’s no need to book just come along.
FIND OUT MORE Brighton.ac.uk/ask/internationals [email protected] 01273 641976of charge and designed to develop existing academic language skills to help students complete day-to-day academic tasks.You are strongly advised to take advantage of this service.
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5. ABOUT YOUR COURSE - ASSESSMENT
5.1 Nature of assessment5.2 Coursework marking guidelines5.3 Coursework presentation5.4 Referencing your work5.5 Coursework word limit and word ranges5.6 In-class assessments5.7 Coursework submission5.8 Late coursework5.9 Coursework extensions5.10 Feedback on coursework5.11 Examination timetables5.12 Examination past papers5.13 Examination results5.14 Mitigating circumstances5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in examinations5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
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5.1 Nature of assessment
Core modules, compulsory for ALL RoutesModule Assessment methodMKM26 Marketing in an International Context Group presentation & individual written reportHRM39 Managing Organisational Behaviour Controlled assessment onlineFAM03 Accounting for managers ExaminationECM11 Management Environment Individual written assignmentMLM50 International Management Integration Individual written report & reflective reportHRM45 International management & Leadership Individual report & group presentationOPM11 Business processes Individual assignmentsSTM53 International Strategy Management Controlled assessment online
Mandatory for the routes as indicated BUT optional for all other routesModule Named award Assessment methodMLM04 Entre & new venture plan Entrepreneurship Group Business Plan and
Oral presentation & Individual reflective report
STM17 Public Service Management Public Service Individual written report & reflective report
HRM71 Managing Talent Performance and reward
Human Resources Individual written report & podcast
MNM44 International management studies
International Individual portfolio including report on an international topic, advice on entering a new culture & reflection on entering another culture
IMM01 Managing Technological and Organisational Innovation
Innovation Individual written report
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Completion element for each of the routes:Module Route Assessment methodMNM51 Management Integration report 2
General/international Individual written report & reflective report
MNM52 Management Integration report 2 (work based)
General/international Individual written report & reflective report
MNM70 Management Integration report 2 – entrepreneurship topic
Entrepreneurship Individual written report & reflective report
MNM71 Management Integration report 2 (work based) entrepreneurship topic
Entrepreneurship Individual written report & reflective report
MNM72 Management Integration report 2 – Human resources topic
Human Resources Individual written report & reflective report
MNM73 Management Integration report 2 (work based) Human resources topic
Human Resources Individual written report & reflective report
MNM74 Management Integration report 2 – Public services topic
Public Services Individual written report & reflective report
MNM75 Management Integration report 2 (work based) – public services topic
Public Services Individual written report & reflective report
MNM78 Management Integration report 2 – innovation topic
Innovation Individual written report & reflective report
MNM79 Management Integration report 2 (work based) – innovation topic
Innovation Individual written report & reflective report
5.2 Coursework marking guidelines
Grading of assessed work
Grading criteriaThe following grading criteria, based on the University’s postgraduate marking/ grading descriptors, indicate the marks and classifications to be awarded for various standards of written work. Your work will be marked in percentages, with the exception of those few modules that just need Pass/fail As each subject has its own emphases and as assignments may vary in their approach (e.g. essays, reports, projects etc.) so descriptions offered here are inevitably generalised and will need to be interpreted and adapted to the specifics of each assignment. Sometimes you will be issued with supplementary grading criteria which are specific to the particular task you have been set.
High Distinction (80-100%)An outstanding response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been achieved to an exceptionally high level. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics beyond that expected for work at the given level of study within the discipline:
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Exceptional display of understanding, exploration, insight and/or research Potential for publication/exhibition3 and/or ability to undertake further research All specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have
been strictly adhered to The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any
subject-specific conventions4 where appropriate, are exemplary throughout Evidence of effective communication of work to specialist and non-specialist audiences Stimulating and rigorous arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be
expected at this level The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in an original way Inspirational, innovative and authoritative - evidence of intellectual rigour, independence
of judgement and insightful contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/performance
Clear evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
Evidence of very high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Outstanding problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches Ability to address complex issues both systematically and creatively - challenges
established knowledge
Distinction (70-79%)An excellent response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been achieved to a high standard and many at an exceptionally high level. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline: In-depth understanding, exploration, insight and/or research Potential for publication/exhibition5 and/or ability to undertake further research All specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have
been adhered to The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any
subject-specific conventions6 where appropriate, are excellent throughout Evidence of effective communication of work to specialist and non-specialist audiences Convincing arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be expected at this
level The work has been approached and/or executed/ performed in an original way Insightful contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/ performance Clear evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate
decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence Evidence of high to very high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Excellent problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches Ability to address complex issues effectively – challenges established knowledge
Merit (60-69%)
3 Includes equivalent influential dissemination4 For example use of language, referencing 5 Includes equivalent influential dissemination6 For example use of language, referencing
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A good to very good response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been met fully at a good or very good standard. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline: Good to very good understanding and exploration, some insight and/or thorough
research Some capacity to undertake further research No significant inaccuracies, misunderstandings or errors The specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have
been adhered to The work is well organised, coherent and the standard of presentation including any
subject-specific conventions7 where appropriate, is at least good Evidence of effective communication of work Ability to present structured, clear and concise arguments The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a comprehensive way
with some degree of originality Appropriate contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/performance Evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions
based on incomplete or complex evidence Evidence of high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Good or at least competent problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches Ability to address complex issues competently – explores established knowledge
Pass (50-59%)An adequate to sound response to the task: all learning outcomes/ assessment criteriahave been met. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics inrelation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline: Sound understanding and exploration, some insight and/or appropriate research Some minor inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings – small but not significant errors Some minor aberrations from the specifications for the assessment task, including word
limit where appropriate The work is suitably organised8 and the standard of presentation, including any subject-
specific conventions9 where appropriate, is at least sound Ability to develop an argument but can lack fluency The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a standard way with
limited evidence of originality Some contextualisation but with a heavy reliance on a limited number of sources and, in
general, the breadth and depth of sources and research are lacking Evidence of study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on
incomplete or complex evidence Some, but limited evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Some evidence of problem solving skills Some evidence of ability to address complex issues adequately
Fail (40-49%) An unsatisfactory response to the task: one or more of the learning outcomes/assessment criteria have not been met. The work may display some7 For example use of language, referencing8 Clearly presented but with little development 9 For example use of language, referencing
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strengths but these are outweighed by several weak features in relation to thoseexpected at the given level of study within the discipline, such as: Limited understanding and/or exploration of major ideas with very little insight and/or
minimal research Some significant inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings – gaps in understanding and/or
knowledge Insufficient attention paid to some of the assessment criteria and some significant
aberrations from the specifications for the assessment task10 The work is too descriptive, somewhat disorganised and unclear and the standard of
presentation, including any subject-specific conventions11 where appropriate, is poor Development of an argument is limited and often flawed The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in poor way The context provided takes the form of description lacking any breadth, depth and
accuracy Limited or inappropriate research and demonstrated ability to reach decisions Insufficient evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Little evidence of problem solving skills A struggle to address complex issues
Fail (0-39%)An unsatisfactory response to the task: most of the learning outcomes/assessment criteria have not been met. The work fails to meet the requirements inrelation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline, exemplified by: Very limited understanding and/or exploration of major ideas with little or no insight
and/or minimal research Several significant inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings – minimal or no evidence of
knowledge and understanding of the subject Insufficient attention paid to several of the assessment criteria and some serious
deviations from the specifications for the assessment task12 The work is mainly descriptive, poorly structured and the standard of presentation,
including any subject-specific conventions13 where appropriate, is poor The work lacks supporting evidence or argument The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a very poor way Failure to contextualise from sources Little or no evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Little or no evidence of problem solving skills Failure to address complex issues
5.3 Coursework presentation
These guidelines are based on our requirements for placement projects and dissertations, but should be valid for most written work produced during your course.
The report should be of A4 paper size with one-and-a-half spacing between the lines, single or double sided. Appendices may be single-spaced. Each page in the main report should be
10 Such as not keeping to the word limit and/or minor elements of the work missing11 As 112 Such as not keeping to the word limit and/or major elements of the work missing13 As 1
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numbered with page numbers at the foot of the page.
There should be a margin of at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) on the left side of the page, both for the text and for any diagrams. Top, right and bottom margins should be at least 1.25 inches (3 cm). The right margin should be unjustified (i.e. left 'ragged') to aid readability.
The main text should be in a single 12-point font, e.g. Times New Roman or similar. An alternative font such as Arial in a smaller point size may be more appropriate in diagrams and tables. Use bolding for emphasis within the text and for section headings.
Any material copied directly from another author must be enclosed in quotation marks, followed immediately by a reference to the source. Individual quotations should not normally exceed one paragraph, and quotations should not exceed 5% of the length of the report.
Colour printing may be used for charts, screen-shots etc. Clarity is more important than fancy graphics. Avoid clip-art except where required for drawing diagrams.
You are responsible for the accuracy of the finished work so after it has been completed you should use the spell-checker to catch any typographical and spelling errors. You should also proof read it yourself (or have it read by someone else), as the spell-checker is not likely to catch every error.
5.4 Referencing your work
It is important in academic writing to reference all the important ideas and facts in your work. It is also the best way to avoid any risk of plagiarism (see 5.15 below). You should do this:
When you quote directly using others’ words in quotation marks
When you paraphrase the arguments or theories of others in your own words
When you use evidence from the work of others to support your own arguments
When you rework published data or use it as the basis of your own calculations.
To ensure that you reference properly, you should carefully read and follow the guidance contained within the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook, which is based on the Harvard referencing system. An electronic copy of the handbook is also available on the School Area and all Course Areas on Studentcentral.
Therefore, no student has any excuse for not referencing properly, and poor referencing may have a negative impact on the mark that you receive for your work. Non-referencing will constitute plagiarism, which is considered a very serious form of academic misconduct (see 5.15 below).
5.5 Coursework word limits and word ranges
Every piece of coursework you are set will either have a word limit or a word range, which you should make sure you observe. Normally, if your coursework has a word limit e.g. 2,000 words, then the marker will stop reading the work once you have exceed the word limit by 10%. If you write less than the word limit you risk not maximising your potential mark. If your coursework has a word range e.g. 1,500-2,000 words, then the marker will stop reading the
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work once you have exceeded the upper figure. If you write less than the lower word limit you risk not maximising your potential mark. For the purpose of calculating the word count, footnotes are included (apart from law coursework where they are excluded), whereas contents pages, executive summaries, tables, appendices and reference lists/bibliographies are not usually included. If in doubt, check with one of your module lecturers.
You are required to declare a word count for every piece of work you submit. 5.6 In-class assessments
In-class assessments may be used on certain modules as the assessed coursework component (or part of the assessed coursework component). In-class assessments may take the form of pieces of work, or the grading of performance/contribution to seminars.
Where students are to be graded in every seminar, and the marks averaged over the number of seminars possible, any absence will therefore be penalised. However, where the absence is due to a good reason (i.e. a reason which would be sufficient for the purpose of granting an extension or mitigating circumstances (see 5.9 and 5.14 below), the number of possible seminars will be reduced to avoid penalties.
Where in-class assessments are used on the basis of marks awarded for the best X out of Y pieces of work or best X out of Y seminar contributions (for example, the best 3 out of 4 or the best 5 out of 6), if a student fails to do the minimum i.e. X, the final mark will normally be based upon the assessments that have actually been completed
5.7 Coursework submission
Your lecturer will specify the date and time by which your assessed coursework has to be submitted. You must keep to this deadline unless you have been granted an extension by the Course Leader (see later sections). If you are likely to face difficulties submitting at the specified time, then submit your work in advance.
All coursework must be submitted digitally via Studentcentral. For word documents you are usually required to submit a digital copy of your assignment using Turnitin – indicated by the following icon - on Studentcentral. For documents using Excel, submission of the digital copy is via Blackboard – indicated by the following icon - on Studentcentral. We only accept coursework for marking on submission of the digital version and reserve the right to scan versions for plagiarised material.
5.7.1 Submission of digital copy
Each module has its own area on Studentcentral and, if the module involves coursework, you will find a link in the menu called “Assessment” through which you should submit your work. Details on how to submit the digital copy on Studentcentral can be found on http://ask.brighton.ac.uk/portal/public/?querytext=assignments&tabid=2&searchradio=searchall&searchsubmitted=true
5.8 Late coursework
Submission deadlines are sacrosanct. Students must submit all work for assessment in the manner and by the date previously notified to them unless an extension to deadline has been granted (see 5.9 below). Assessed work submitted after the published submission deadline will be considered late submission and will be subject to a standard penalty. Students submitting work within two weeks after the submission deadline (this includes a
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new submission deadline following an agreed extension to deadline) or the last working day immediately prior to the feedback date where this is shorter than two weeks can be provided with feedback. Beyond this date assessed work will not be accepted and a mark of zero will be awarded for non-submission. The penalty for submitting late work is that the work will be capped at the pass mark i.e. 50% or the actual mark where it is a fail. There is no entitlement to submit late for the submission of referred work. Individual members of staff cannot waive these penalties as it is University policy.
5.9 Coursework extensions
In exceptional circumstances students may apply for an extension to the submission date. An extension is granted in order that an assignment can be submitted as if on time i.e. the deadline for students with extensions is effectively put back to a later date.
5.9.1 Grounds
It is not possible to give a full list of reasons for which extensions may be granted. The typical case is where you have been ill during the time when an assignment was due to be written. However, any unforeseen circumstances which disrupt your study may represent an appropriate reason.
If the standard of your work has been affected by the circumstances which caused you to apply for an extension, you should also submit mitigating circumstances at the end of the semester (see 5.14 below) and explain, in your supporting documentation, both the nature of the circumstances and the reason that the extension was not sufficient for you to produce your best work.
In considering whether or not an extension to a deadline should be granted, the designated signatory will be mindful of the following points:
When applying for an extension you are normally required to submit documentary evidence of the reason for the application.
The nature of coursework is such that minor illnesses during the time when you would be expected to be working on the assignment will not constitute good grounds for granting an extension, even if these occur within the final few days before the deadline. Serious illness or injury, where supported by documentary evidence, will normally be appropriate reason for an extension to be approved.
Computer failure, or the loss of data from a computer disk, will not normally be deemed a satisfactory reason for late submission.
Paid employment commitments do not constitute grounds for an extension, or mitigating circumstances, for full-time students. Part-time students who are in full-time employment are expected to prioritise University deadlines. Exceptionally, such as where work commitments change at short notice through circumstances beyond your control, an application will be appropriate. In such cases , and especially where the course is undertaken as professional development, it is anticipated that the designated signatory will consider applications sympathetically where they are supported by evidence in the form of, for example, a letter from your line manager.
In considering an application for an extension, the designated signatory will have regard to the other students on the programme who have not requested an extension, and will ensure that these students would not be unfairly disadvantaged by the granting of the extension.
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5.9.2 Procedure
Students should complete an Application for Extension to Deadline Form, obtainable from the Postgraduate Office (M225), attaching any medical certificate or other written evidence, and return it to the Course Administrator. In the case of part time student, if attendance patterns prevent the timely submission of the form and evidence, then students may request and submit an assignment extension form as an email attachment together with scanned evidence. Alternatively, evidence may be provided on the next visit to the University and in all cases evidence must be submitted before the examination board meeting. Students must normally apply as soon as possible but no later than two days before the submission date. All such applications will be dealt with by the Course Leader who will reply in writing, setting a new submission date where appropriate.
5.10 Feedback on coursework
Your module tutors will indicate when you should receive feedback on your coursework, which will normally be available within 20 working days if the work has been submitted on time. However, where work is due for submission during or after the first week of the summer term, the marks will not be made available to students until after the relevant examination board has met to agree the results. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances (such as staff illness), there can be delays in publishing provisional marks and where that happens your module tutor will let you know and provide you with a revised date.
However, please note that all coursework marks provided prior to the relevant examination board are provisional, and are subject to approval of the examination board.
Normally examination scripts are not returned to students.
5.11 Examination timetables
Examination timetables will be published at least three weeks in advance of the relevant examination period on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area of Studentcentral. It is your responsibility to obtain the details of your examinations, and make sure that you attend at the right location, on the correct day and at the correct time. If you arrive late for an examination, you will not necessarily be given extra time, and if you arrive more than 30 minutes after the start of the examination you will not be permitted to enter the examination room. If you are unable to attend an examination you should submit a Mitigating Circumstances Form (see 5.14 below).
5.12 Examination past papers
Copies of the past two years examination papers for all modules are available on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area on Studentcentral. Where a new module is offered, your lecturers will advise you of the format of the exam and an indication of the type/style of question you may be asked.
5.13 Examination results
A pass list will be published on Studentcentral as soon as possible after the Examination Board and a letter will be sent to you detailing your results within two weeks of the Board. Due to current data protection legislation, examination pass lists identify students by their University student number rather than their name. Therefore if you attend the University to consult the pass lists it is important to bring along your student number. Administrative staff
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will be very busy at this time preparing results letters and will not be able to look up student numbers.
Please do not ask the tutors, course leader or course administrator for your results. They are under a lot of pressure to get the results out to you as speedily and as accurately as possible and any such requests just slow them down. Under no circumstances will results be given by telephone or e-mail.
5.14 Mitigating circumstances
Where you consider that your performance in an assessment has been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control and you wish the Examination Board to take this into account you should complete a Mitigating Circumstances form. If you are unable to attend an examination you should also submit a Mitigating Circumstances form. Full details on mitigating circumstances can be found in GEAR. However, the following should be noted:
5.14.1 Grounds
In considering claims for mitigating circumstances, your Course Examination Board (or other appropriate body) will consider:
the severity of the mitigating circumstances, and the reasonableness of a claim that such circumstances might have affected performance;
the documentary evidence;
the time period affected, and the likelihood that performance may have been affected;
whether it is reasonable to suppose that the circumstances should have been foreseen by the student, or were avoidable.
The following are indicative of the kinds of circumstances which will normally be considered valid, where the evidence and timing are available to support the claim:
personal illness; illness of a family member; death of a family member or close friend; personal/psychological problems.
The following are indicative of the kinds of circumstances which will NOT normally be considered valid, even when they can be supported by independent documentary evidence:
paid employment; other University deadlines; car breakdown; lateness of lift to the University; missing a bus or train; oversleeping; misunderstanding timetable, or not knowing about times; computer problems (including corrupted disks or printing problems); job interview; any ongoing situation known to the student; other circumstances which it is reasonable to suppose might have been foreseen.
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Note: Your mitigating circumstances are unlikely to be considered unless some documentary evidence is provided. Your course leader may be able to advise you of the sort of evidence required, if it is not obvious.
5.14.2 Procedure
If you believe that your mitigating circumstances should be considered you must complete and submit a Mitigating Circumstances form, via the Postgraduate Office, to the Chair of the Course Examination Board explaining:
(i) Which assessments were affected?
(ii) How the circumstances affected your performance.
You need to ask the Postgraduate Office staff if you do not know who the Chair of the Course Examination Board is. The form and any supporting letter must be accompanied by third party documentary evidence, e.g. medical certificates. Self-Certification of Illness notes will NOT be accepted- you must produce a doctor’s certificate.
The form and any supporting letter together with supporting evidence must be handed into the Course Administrator as soon as possible and certainly no later than 5 working days after the assignment/examination to which they relate. Students should try and consult their Course Leader before submitting their forms and supporting evidence so that the Course Leader can speak on their behalf when mitigating circumstances are considered.
Any Mitigating Circumstances not submitted in this way will not normally be considered by a Course Examination Board. See also the section on appealing against an Examination Board decision where it warns that late submission of mitigating circumstances is not normally allowable.
5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in assessment
If you attempt to gain a grade by fraudulent means you can be severely punished by the Course Examination Board – see GEAR.
5.15.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is essentially presenting (directly or indirectly) another person's thoughts, writing, etc. as your own. Quoting directly without quotation marks and attribution is plagiarism. Copying material from a textbook, lecture material, article, digital file or another student, even if you paraphrase, may be considered plagiarism.
It is your responsibility to be fully aware what constitutes plagiarism and what does not. As a starting point, you should read the University’s Plagiarism Awareness Pack – you will be provided a paper copy of this pack when you start your course, and electronic copies are available on the “MY School: Brighton Business School” area and all Course Areas on Studentcentral. Also, a short PowerPoint presentation showing the sort of copying our plagiarism software can detect can be found on the School Area and all Course Areas Studentcentral. By properly referencing all your work, you can avoid a plagiarism allegation, so you should also be fully conversant with the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook.
Plagiarism is an issue facing all universities across the world and strikes at the heart of academic standards. Be warned we shall be sampling this work with highly effective software designed to detect copying.
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5.15.2 Collusion
Collusion is defined as one or more people working together for the purposes of perpetrating a fraud. In academic terms this generally means attempting to pass of a piece of work done by a fellow student or group of students as an individual’s own work. As it is only in exceptional circumstances that this could happen inadvertently the presumption is that all parties were involved in the decision to share work and to try pass that work of as the work of an individual rather than that of a fellow student or group. Therefore it is important to make sure that if the assignment is an individual piece of work it is your own work and not that of a group. Presenting a piece of work as yours when it is, in fact, the work of a fellow student or group is collusion and is a form of fraud.
The Business School treats collusion as seriously as plagiarism and, even if you are the originator of the work, in order to avoid suffering a similar penalty to fellow students who ‘copied’ your work you will have to provide a coherent explanation to the panel of why you gave them sight of your work. As the panel will be operating on the presumption that this is unlikely to happen inadvertently you should be very wary of lending your notes, computer disks or assignments to other people, as you will find it difficult to prove that you were not directly involved in an attempt to collude
5.15.3 Cheating
Cheating in examinations by whatever means, including copying from unauthorised material or from another student’s script, consulting information or individuals while absent from the examination room, or attempting to gain a higher grade by fraudulent means, is also strictly forbidden.
Recently a small number of students were caught bringing into the examination hall illegal material that could have been of benefit to them when answering questions. In all cases the students were heavily penalised. The default for most modules is that you are not allowed to take any material into the examination room apart from pens, pencils and possibly non programmable calculators- and , of course, yourself!. If you are allowed to take material into the examination room please make absolutely certain that you have checked with your lecturer exactly what you are and are not allowed to take in long before the date of yourexamination. As each module is likely to have different forms of assessment you will need to check with the Lecturer for each module. Ignorance of the rules is not a defence that we will listen to.
5.15.4 Penalties
Penalties for plagiarism and collusion include being marked as zero for the assignment, zero for the module or even harsher penalties. A similar penalty is applied for cheating in examinations. Repeat offences carry stiffer penalties. 5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
Examination Boards are conducted under the University of Brighton’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR), a copy of which is available on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area on Studentcentral.
Following notification of results, students may wish to meet with their Course leader or Personal Tutor in order to discuss any concerns before the student decides whether or
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not to submit a Stage 1 Formal Appeal. Where a student wishes to request a review of an examination board decision, s/he should give notice in writing by completing in full the Stage 1 Formal Appeal form which should be sent together with supporting evidence to the Appeals and Complaints Office (ACO) via post or electronically ([email protected]) within 21 calendar days from the publication of results on Studentcentral or the date of notification whichever is earlier. The form is available on Studentcentral, on the University’s website, from School offices and the Students’ Union. Appeals not on the prescribed form will be rejected.
Grounds for appeal
A request for a review of an Examination Board decision may only be made on one or more of the following grounds:
1. That a procedural irregularity in the assessment process led to a decision detrimental to the student. Procedural irregularity refers to circumstances where the University’s procedures or regulations have not been followed or where other errors may have been made by the University in considering the assessment.
2. That the student had mitigating circumstances (as defined in GEAR) which the Examination Board could not be made aware of because the student had been unable for valid reasons to divulge them before the Examination Board reached its decision.
3. That there was an arithmetical error in the student’s marks.
These are the ONLY grounds for appeal. There is no right of appeal against decisions of an Examination Board which are matters of academic judgement. Similarly a student may not lodge an appeal on the grounds of dissatisfaction with the design, curriculum or delivery (teaching, departmental support, etc.) of a course. Note in particular that marks awarded are matters of academic judgement, i.e. you cannot ask for an examination script to be re-marked.
Assessment practices
All assessments will be marked by module tutors. For summative assessments, the marks for the module and student work will be reviewed internally by another member of academic staff from the appropriate subject group. The marks for the module and a sample of work will also be externally reviewed and agreed at an examination board, as outlined in the school’s Policies and Practices Handbook.
Each module has its own assessment regime and each candidate has his/her performance reviewed by the Examination Board. The candidate’s performance is assessed on a module-by-module basis by the Examination Board, and without reference to his/her performance on other modules, except where a relationship between modules is explicitly identified within module descriptors.
There is an external examiner associated with each module who is a member of the Examination Board.
Candidates who are referred in a module may be allowed to retrieve the referral by undertaking supplementary assessments.
A successful referral, as determined by the Examination Board will result in a Pass mark being awarded to the candidate who is credited for the module.
Failed modules may, at the discretion of the Examination Board be repeated with attendance. The mark recorded will be capped at 50%.
The school has a policy of sampling coursework for plagiarism using Turnitin plagiarism detection software. The selection of modules sampled from year to year
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will inevitably vary, but the selection will generally be designed to ensure that all students enrolled in the school will have at least one piece of their course work checked each year. The selection may also be based on other factors, such as risk level. Where a potential case of plagiarism is identified via the sampling process, the University’s mandatory procedures for governing breaches of academic conduct, as laid down in GEAR, will be instigated.
Academic misconduct - please refer to Section F of GEAR, which is available on StudentCentral.
6. COURSE REGULATIONS
6.1 Assessment and Examination Boards6.2 Referral rules6.3 Compensation within modules6.4 Compensated credit6.5 General Principles Relating to Progression6.6 Completion element
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6.7 Requirement for the award (MSc, PGCert & PGDip)6.8 Criteria for the award of overall merit or distinction6.9 Deferrals, Intercalation and Withdrawal6.10 Programme Duration
6.1. Assessment and Examination Boards
The assessment regulations will conform to the university’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR). Within the general framework provided by these regulations the following arrangements are specific to the scheme.
Refer to Section F of GEAR, which is available on StudentCentral.
6.2 Referral Rules:
You will normally be allowed 3 attempts to pass a module which you have failed or been referred in.
There are the following possibilities:
1. If you fail in your first attempt by achieving an overall mark in a module of below 30% you will normally be asked to repeat the module. On repeating the module if you are referred (counts as your second attempt) you will then have one more final attempt to pass the module. If you do not pass the module at this third attempt, normally you will be counselled to leave the course.
2. If you are referred in a module by achieving an overall mark between 30 – 49% you will normally be asked to retake the module (counts as your second attempt). If you are referred at this second attempt then you will be required to repeat the module, and pay the appropriate fee, which will be your third attempt. If you fail this third attempt then you will normally be counselled to leave the course.
A student may normally be referred in a maximum of 60 credits. Depending on the results of the assessments and advice of the programme examination board the student will normally be either:
1. Counselled to leave the programme by the Course Leader.2. Allowed to repeat the course with attendance
6.2.1 What happens if I then fail a referral?
A student who fails a referred piece of work will fail the assessment and normally be given the opportunity to repeat the module in full with attendance and pay the appropriate fee.
The opportunity to repeat a module is not a right and will be at the discretion of the Examination Board. Where a module is repeated, the Examination Board may permit a student to carry forward any passed marks for assessment components within the module. The carrying forward of passed marks is at the discretion of the Examination Board and is
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normally only permissible where there is no change in the assessment method.
If you pass following a referral your mark will be recorded at the minimum pass mark (50%).
6.3 Compensation within modules
Unless otherwise stated in the module descriptor, where there is more than one element of assessment a student achieving an overall mark of 50% in the module and a minimum of 40% in all components will be considered for compensation. Where the minimum of 40% is not achieved the examination board may, at its discretion, allow compensation if in its opinion the student has demonstrated that they have achieved the learning outcomes specified in the module descriptor.
6.4 Compensated credit
Students may normally be compensated for up to 20 credits at the end of a 120 credit phase of the course. Compensation may only be considered under the following conditions for:
1. An optional elective module2. A compulsory module Students are not allowed to be compensated in a mandatory module. Mandatory modules are:
1. The completion element (dissertation or project report)2. Those modules which are taken as part of the in the specialist named award route for your degree. Should you be in the position where you are referred in a mandatory module the examination board will normally:
Refer you in the mandatory module Or offer you the opportunity to forgo your named specialist award route and be
compensated in the module.
Compensated credit is not graded and is not awarded against a specific module. The raw marks for the module(s) taken, and failed, remain on the student’s record, and will be used in determining final classification, although fails will not appear on any final transcript. The result of the award of compensation will be that the student has achieved the necessary credit to progress to the next stage or be eligible for an award.
6.5 General Principles Relating to Progression
Students studying for a master’s degree may normally be referred in a maximum of 50% of the total taught number of credits in a stage. The first stage of the programme is the assessment of all taught components considered by the Examination Board in early July. However the Course Leader will review the performance of students after term oneassessments as soon as their grades are available, and hold interviews with all students who have failed one or more modules to discuss their performance. In addition a student may, at the discretion of the examination board, be referred in the completion element.
6.6 Completion Element
Brief written feedback on this final report will be provided. Distribution of written feedback to students will be arranged by the Postgraduate Office following the Programme Examination Board meeting. Exceptions to this might include projects involving the development of software applications or simulation or any formative assessment element.
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6.7 Requirement for Award (MSc, PG Dip and PG Cert)
In order to qualify for a master’s degree a student must gain 180 credits, including those awarded for the completion element.
In order to qualify for a Postgraduate Diploma a student must gain 120 credits. A Postgraduate Certificate requires 60 credits. Both of these awards are subject to the normal minimum credit at level of award as specified in GEAR. The award titles are only Postgraduate Diploma in Management or International Management, and Postgraduate Certificate in Management. The Certificate and Diploma are not available for any other named award. 6.8 Criteria for the award of an Overall Distinction or Merit
For a student to be awarded a masters degree with distinction, they will normally achieve an average mark, calculated over all summatively assessed modules and weighted according to the number of credits, of 70% or over, and where their completion element has also been graded at 70% or over. Students not eligible for a distinction may be considered for a merit, where they will normally achieve an average mark, calculated over all summatively assessed modules and weighted according to the number of credits, of 60% or over, and where their completion element has also been graded at 60% or over. Merits and Distinctions are awarded for Postgraduate Certificates or Diplomas. 6.9 Deferrals, Intercalation and Withdrawal
6.9.1 Deferrals
The regulations from GEAR apply to deferrals, see Gear for further details. 6.9.2 Intercalation
Students considering withdrawing or intercalating from either a module or the whole course should contact the programme administrator at the earliest opportunity to discuss the matter as there may be implications based on the timing of this decision. Students are encouraged to contact the course leader if they are experiencing difficulties of any kind which might impact on their attendance.
6.9.3 WithdrawalIf you decide to withdraw from the course you must inform the course administrator immediately in writing so that your fees can be re-calculated from the point at which you exit the course.
6.10 Programme Duration The maximum period of registration is 3 years.
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7. LIBRARY, COMPUTING AND MEDIA SERVICES
7.1 The library service7.2 Library services to part-time students7.3 The Online Library7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb7.5 Media Services7.6 Studentcentral7.7 ASK Study Guide7.8 Useful web addresses
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The Information Services department provides library, computing and media services in support of learning, teaching, research and administration at the University of Brighton.
7.1 The library service
7.1.1 The University of Brighton libraries
There are five libraries at the University of Brighton; the Aldrich, Falmer and St Peter’s House libraries in Brighton, the Queenwood Library in Eastbourne and the Hastings Campus Library.
You will be issued with a student identity / library card (Unicard) when you enrol, which will enable you to borrow material from all University of Brighton libraries. Your Unicard will also allow you reference access to the University of Sussex library.
The Aldrich Library is located in the Cockcroft Building on the Moulsecoomb site. It stocks a broad range of books and other materials relevant to your studies, covering all aspects of business studies, management and law.
7.1.2 Opening hours
Up to date information the about opening hours for all site libraries can be found at www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Libraries > Locations and opening times, or here
Current opening hours for the Aldrich Library Help Desk (on the Moulsecoomb site):
Term time: Monday – Thursday 08.30 – 21.00Friday 08.30 – 19.00Saturday & Sunday 11.00 – 15.00
Vacations: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.30Saturday ClosedSunday 11.00 – 15.00 (except August)
The Aldrich Library is open for study only until 02.00 every night during term time. After the library Help Desk closes, entrance to the Ground Floor is via the entrance in Queensdown School Road and you will need your Unicard to gain entrance.
In addition the Aldrich Library has extended opening hours during exam revision periods. For more information about this look out for posters displayed in the library or visit www.brighton.ac.uk/is/aldrich.
7.1.3 Borrowing entitlements
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You may borrow up to 20 items at any one time. The standard loan period is three weeks but items in heavy demand are seven day loan or for use in the library only (Desk Loan Collection). Desk Loan items can be booked in advance for use in the library or overnight loan. You will normally be charged a fine if you return a short loan item late or retain an item which has been reserved by another user and recalled by the library.
7.1.4 Renewing items
It is not always necessary to bring items which you have on loan into the library to renew them. Provided that it has not been requested by another user, any item may be renewed: in the library at the Help Desk or on the self-service machines using your Unicard. by telephoning the library (the Aldrich Library number is 01273 642770). Outside of
library opening hours there is an answerphone where you can leave a message requesting a renewal.
online using the My Account tab in the library catalogue (via the Online Library at http://library.brighton.ac.uk). You will need to log in using your Unicard number.
7.1.5 Returning items
If the library is open, return your items to the library using the self-service machines so that they can be discharged from your record.
When the library is closed, you can use the secure book-drop bins situated at the site libraries. At Aldrich there is one on the ground floor adjacent to the computer pool room and a second one in the Cockcroft building reception area.
Items can be returned by post; however, they remain your responsibility until received by the library.
7.1.6 The library catalogue
The library catalogue is available on dedicated terminals in each library and is also accessible online via the Online Library (http://library.brighton.ac.uk). The catalogue has information about all the material held in all of our site libraries. You can use the catalogue to search for books, electronic books, print journals, electronic journals and audio-visual items and to access your own borrower record for renewing books and to see your current loans. You can also use the catalogue to reserve items when all copies are on loan.
7.1.7 Requesting items from other libraries
Undergraduate and postgraduate students are entitled to inter-library loans. This means that you can obtain books or articles from other libraries (usually the British Library) when we do not hold them in stock. For more information please refer to the Inter Library Loan section of the Information Services website here under Libraries > Borrowing or ask at your library Help Desk or contact the Aldrich Library Business Team.
7.1.8 Photocopying
All the libraries offer self-service photocopying and scanning facilities - you should read the notices about copyright to ensure you stay within the legal limits of copying from printed materials.
7.1.9 Audio-visual material
All the libraries have relevant collections of DVDs which you can use in the library or borrow for home use. You can use the library catalogue to search for audio-visual items. There is
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also a service called BOB: Box of Broadcasts, for watching and making clips from TV and radio programmes, available from the Online Library http://library.brighton.ac.uk
7.1.10 Communications
The library uses your university Email address for all correspondence (e.g. recalled, loans or notification of reserved items awaiting collection). It is possible to set your Email to be forwarded to a personal email account of your choice. This can be done within StudentCentral by clicking on Email or from the Information Services website www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Computing > Student email.
7.1.11 Library Rules and Acceptable Behaviour Policy
All students are advised to read these documents which supplement the university regulations. They are available on the Information Services website www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Libraries > Borrowing > Rules and regulations
7.1.12 EndNote
EndNote is a software programme installed on all University computers that allows you to store and organise your references and create bibliographies or insert correctly formatted references into assignments in whichever style you require e.g. Harvard, Chicago, APA etc. The online version is available free to all staff and students registered at the University Brighton. You must register to use EndNote online using a University of Brighton computer and renew your registration after one year. Further information can be found on the Online Library website under Subject Guides here
7.1.13 Enquiries and further help
A Help Desk can be found in each of our libraries. You can also contact the Aldrich Library:
By phone:
Aldrich Library Help Desk: 01273 642760/642770
By email:
General enquiries: [email protected] Subject support team for Business and Law: [email protected].
If you have special needs, ask about the services that can be provided to enable you to use the libraries effectively.
7.2 Library services for part-time students
If you are studying part time and living away from the university, please ask at your University of Brighton home library about using another university library under the SCONUL Access scheme. Ask at your home library Help Desk for more information and you can also visit http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/ to check whether the library you want to use is part of the scheme.
Part time students may also be eligible to join the University of Brighton’s Postal Loan Service whereby items can be posted to you. For more information go to the Information Services website www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students and see Libraries > Part time students or link from here.
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7.3 The Online Library
The Online Library (available via the Online Library link in StudentCentral, or here) contains:
OneSearch: for searching across a number of our resources at once.
Links to our library catalogue, the catalogues of other local libraries and the British Library’s catalogue.
Subject Guides: Providing research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by Information Services. These guides include databases, Internet gateways, government websites and professional organisations
Resources A-Z includes the databases used to search for articles and papers relevant to your subject. Most of these databases contain the full text of documents. The non-full text databases provide bibliographic detail and often an abstract.
A selection of the databases you may find useful are:
Business Source PremierEmeraldFAME (Financial Analysis Made Easy)Passport (global market information)Key Note (market research reports and company data)LawtelLexis LibraryUK Newsstand (Financial Times, Guardian, Times etc.)Westlaw
The majority of these resources are available both on and off campus using your university username and password.
If you would like more information or assistance with using the Online Library please ask at your library Help Desk or email [email protected].
7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb
7.4.1 Locations and opening hours for computer access
Aldrich library computer poolroom:
Term-time Monday - Friday 08.30 – 02.00Saturday – Sunday 11.00 – 02.00
Vacation Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.30Sunday 11.00 – 15.00 (closed during August)
When the main library Help Desk is closed you will need your Unicard to gain entrance.
The computer poolroom has extended opening hours during exam revision periods as part of the Aldrich Library. For more information about this look out for posters displayed in the library or visit www.brighton.ac.uk/is/aldrich.
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Mithras Annexe computer poolroom:
Term-time Monday – Friday 08.30 – 02.00Weekends: Closed
Vacation Monday – Friday 08.30 – 19.00
The Aldrich Library has a number of computers on each floor and the majority of study spaces have connection points for laptops. The Aldrich Library is wireless enabled. For the opening hours of Aldrich Library see section 7.1 above or go here
NB. LIBRARIES AND COMPUTER POOL ROOMS ARE CLOSED ON MOST PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The information above was correct at time of going to press., However as opening hours can be subject to change, for latest information please check the Information Services website here
7.4.2 Usernames and passwords
When you have completed your online enrolment / activation, your university username and password will be generated. This can be used to access all the open access computers in libraries and poolrooms, studentcentral and the majority of resources available via the Online Library. If you wish to change your password to something easier to remember, you can do this in studentcentral by clicking on Personal Settings.
7.4.3 Student email
You will be provided with your university email address when you activate your computer account. You can read your email at http://outlook.com/uni.brighton.ac.uk
Email is used as the primary means of communication throughout your course of study. Your lecturers and other staff and students will send email to your Brighton University address. You may wish to look at the Information Services website www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Computing > Student email where you can also find instructions on how to set your email to be forwarded to a personal email account and to set up Email on your mobile device.. NOTE: If forwarding email to your personal address you will need to clear down your university email account from time to time; if you exceed your disc space you will stop receiving emails.
7.4.4 Connecting your own computer
You can connect your own computer via the network sockets in libraries and most halls of residence using an Ethernet cable or via the Eduroam wireless network on each site. Once connected, your computer is part of the university network and is therefore subject to our conditions of use. Please see the Information Services website under Computing or link here for information such as how to download anti-virus software, which is one of the conditions, how to connect your laptop to the University network in the libraries and in halls of residence, and computer clinics offered.
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7.4.5 The Computer Store
The Computer Store in the Watts Building at Moulsecoomb sells a range of consumables such as blank CDs, USB sticks, cables, software, computers etc. Many items are available at special educational discount rates. The computer store is open 9am – 4.30pm Mon – Thursday and 9am - 4pm Friday during term-time. See here for details.
7.4.6 Printing
Information Services provides a variety of high quality networked laser printers throughout the university. You can use them from computer pool rooms, from libraries and from your laptop on all main sites of the university.
A printing account is automatically set up for you once you activate your computer account and you can add credit to your Unicard account online and via the blue Printer Credit Stations which you will find located in the open access computer pool rooms. For more information on printing see the Information Services website here
7.4.7 Scanners
Scanners are located in all open access computer pool rooms.
7.4.8 Software available in the open access computer poolrooms
Adobe Reader EndNote (bibliographic software) InfoZip Internet Explorer MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access) MindGenius (mind-mapping software) Minitab PhotoShop Elements (on machines connected to scanners only) Sophos (anti-virus software) SPSS TextHelp Read & Write Gold (screen reading and reading/writing tool)
In addition there is specialist software available as relevant in the different poolrooms / libraries. For a full, up to date list go to the Accessibility Support section of the Information Services website, or link from here
7.4.9 Computing help
Online help is available in studentcentral (see below) and the Information Services website here. Technician help is also available in the libraries at advertised times. For help with username and password problems you can contact your local library help desk.
7.5 Media Services
The Central Media Services Team can help with the recording and editing of media production to assist students as part of their assignments. See https://staff.brighton.ac.uk/is/media/Pages/Home.aspx
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7.6 Studentcentral
Studentcentral is the student website for the University of Brighton; it is how you access most online information whilst studying here. You can access your study information and materials, email, and the online library as well as keep your personal information up-to-date. If you need technical support with any aspect of using studentcentral please contact the [email protected].
Once logged in you are taken to the home tab where you can see News and Events as well as ‘What’s New’ on your modules. The Studies ‘Tab’ is where you will see your school, course and modules. The school area contains information about the school and includes timetables and exam schedules. The course area contains information about the course and the module areas are where the online teaching takes place and is also where you will be submitting any coursework (speak to your tutors for more information). You will also find a link to your Reading List providing access to information about recommended reading including books, ebooks, journal articles, websites and videos.
Studentcentral on your mobile or tablet – an app is available which gives you access to studentcentral on your mobile or tablet. Particularly useful for the push notifications so that you are alerted to any new content posted on your modules. The app is called Blackboard Mobile Learn and is available from your app store. For details see: http://student.brighton.ac.uk/mobile
7.7 Academic Study Kit (ASK) Website
In addition to course-specific guidance, online resources to help you study effectively are available through the ASK Study Guide see: http://about.brighton.ac.uk/ask/ . The ASK website offers advice on how to develop the study skills required for academic success at University. There are a range of resources and study tips on how to make the most of seminars and lectures, reading and note making, preparing for exams, tackling stress, essay writing, oral presentations, group work and many other topics. You will also find information about the weekly Study Support workshops held at all university sites, how to book tutorials or groups and specialist services such as the Maths & Stats Support Unit and English Language Support Programme.
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7.8 Useful web addresses
Information Services web site http://staff.brighton.ac.uk/is/ Online Library http://library.brighton.ac.uk Student mail http://outlook.com/uni.brighton.ac.ukStudentCentral http://studentcentral.brighton.ac.uk/ StudentCentral help Login to studentcentral and use the Help and Advice tabHelpDocuments
http://staff.brighton.ac.uk/is/Pages/Documents.aspx
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Opportunities and support to help you get the most out of your time at university.
Student Services is a central department that provide a range of services to support you through university and to help you get the most from the student experience.
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Our experienced and supportive staff offer advice on a range of issues, including:- Advice about money worries and how to live on a budget.- Support in finding jobs and volunteering opportunities.- Help accessing academic support if you have a disability, learning difficulty or long-
term medical condition. - One to one support for students with worries or concerns in a safe, confidential
space.
Here for you, whatever the issue
Below is an outline of some of the ways in which we can help you during your time here.
Career developmentBuild your employability skills and boost your graduate potential, with careers guidance, enterprise skills, and employment and volunteering opportunities.
ChaplaincyThere’s more to the Chaplaincy than you think with social events, retreats, worship, discussion, support and listening.
ChildcareWith two Ofsted rated nurseries open to children of staff, students and the local community, the University of Brighton is an excellent choice for high quality, affordable and flexible childcare.
CounsellingWhatever the reason, if you are finding academic life is causing you concern, or for personal reasons you need someone to talk things over with, you don't need to feel that you are all alone with your worries. Talk to one of our trained counsellors in a safe and confidential space.
Disability and dyslexia supportIf you’ve got a disability, specific learning difficulty or long term-health condition and choose to disclose it in confidence to the Disability and Dyslexia team, you’ll discover the wide range of academic and personal support available.
Health and wellbeing
Looking after yourself whist at university helps you to get the most of your experience. Our links to local surgeries give you access to a doctor, while our health and wellbeing workshops and information help you to keep everything in balance – so look after your mind and body whilst you are here.
Student Advice ServiceWhen it comes to your finances at university it pays to be money wise; so for expert advice on financial issues, including fees, grants, bursaries, loans, and money management, contact the Student Advice Service. They can also help if you are an international student needing immigration advice, or support if you’re experiencing culture shock and home sickness.
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Get in touch
You can find further information about our services and answers to your student life queries at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/current-students/index.aspx , see also the ‘help and advice’ tab on student central for access to FAQs, ask a question or book appointments.
We can help answer your questions in confidence via email, at [email protected] or you can access our services at each campus by visiting our student centres, or call us to find out more or book an appointment.
Eastbourne - Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road T: 01273 643845Falmer – E354, Checkland Building T: 01273 643584Grand Parade – Student Centre, Ground Floor, main building T: 01273 643187Moulsecoomb - Manor House, Moulsecoomb Place T: 01273 642895Hastings – The Student Centre, Level 1, Priory Square T: 01273 644643
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9.1 Student Charter9.2 Brighton Business School – Attendance and Engagement policy9.3 Disability statement9.4 Fire evacuation9.5 Observing copyright laws
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9.1Student Charter
The relationship between the University, its students and the Students’ Union is based on the principle of partnership: a relationship through which mutuality and interdependence in the learning process are emphasised and celebrated. This has as its principal goal the development of confident, independent researchers and professionals, fully capable of succeeding in their chosen vocations and as well-informed citizens. The Charter (which is due to be reviewed in the forthcoming academic year) seeks to emphasise this partnership and to sustain it through a set of shared commitments and expectations, set out in the table below and embodied in the detailed policies, procedures and regulations of the University of Brighton accessible at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/studentadvice/regulations
The University aims to: Students are expected to: The Students’ Union aims to: Provide a stimulating
learning environment. Give all students the
right to be
Share responsibility for the learning process, recognising the role of independence and self- motivation in your studies.
Promote a sense of enjoyment in all aspects of university life.
Work in partnership with students and the University in
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represented in University Governance through the Students’ Union.
Provide access to personal tutors and appropriate study support.
Continuously seek to improve the quality of teaching, research and support services.
Ensure appropriate and timely feedback on all coursework.
Assess and mark work fairly, consistent with clearly stated learning objectives.
Provide clear regulations, procedures, policies and information.
Enhance personal development and employability skills and provide access to careers counsellors.
Facilitate access to appropriate welfare, support and services.
Foster an inclusive environment treating all with fairness, dignity and respect.
Operate fair, accessible and timely processes for handling appeals, complaints and disciplinary matters.
Encourage students to provide feedback on their university experience, and, where appropriate, act upon this.
Engage fully with all learning activities, whether face to face or through e-learning.
Attend and contribute to lectures, seminars or tutorials.
Adhere to the standards of academic practice of your course.
Reflect critically on feedback to improve your work.
Comply with University regulations and procedures.
Make arrangements for prompt payment of all fees and charges.
Be pro-active in seeking appropriate advice and support in the event of difficulty whether academic or personal.
Use opportunities to enhance personal development including extracurricular choices and volunteering.
Treat university staff, other students and our neighbours with dignity and respect.
Respect the University and local physical environment.
Support student representatives and participate in the processes to select them.
Provide information requested by the University and ensure that your records are current.
Provide feedback on the University experience.
maintaining a culture that promotes a critical and independent learning environment.
Work with students and the University to ensure the financial support packages available are suitable and continue to meet the needs of students.
Offer information, advice or representation to students through the SU Advocacy Service.
Provide opportunities for all students to get involved in any part of the Students’ Union.
Foster a caring inclusive environment for all students.
Ensure the elected representatives, policies and actions of the Students’ Union reflect students’ needs.
Provide support, training and resources to students and their representatives so that they may contribute effectively to the evaluation and enhancement of the university experience.
Seek to ensure that Students’ Union and the University learn from the experiences of students.
9.2 Brighton Business School – Attendance and Engagement policy
Engagement with your studies
You are expected to engage with all the learning activities which form part of your programme and attend all scheduled course workshops, lectures and seminars. Attendance registers will be
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maintained by your course team and should your individual attendance fall below an average of 75%, this may be taken into consideration by Examination Boards when deliberating on the granting of referrals. You may however be unable to attend scheduled workshops, lectures and seminars from time to time due to exceptional circumstances (for example personal illness, family bereavement, hospitalisation etc.). In such cases, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the course management team are informed at the time and that such absence is discussed with and recorded by the course team. Where possible, students are expected to provide evidence supporting their absence and a lack of evidence may limit the decision making options of the course leader and/or examination board.
Should your record of attendance be consistently poor (i.e. fall below the 75% minimum requirement), you may be required to attend a meeting with your Course Leader to discuss your absences. In the event you fail to attend the meeting without due notice, you will receive a further letter inviting you to a re-arranged meeting. If you do not attend this meeting, you will then be considered to have withdrawn from the course.
Your responsibilities as a student
We encourage you to make use of all the facilities and resources available to you, including libraries and ICT facilities, to enable you to pursue your studies diligently and take responsibility for your own learning. You should familiarise yourself with University and Brighton Business School Rules and Regulations including any relating to your course and should be aware of the requirements of your course. Your course programme team, including the course administrators are available to clarify any questions you may have. Contact details of all the course team are available in your course handbook.
9.3 Disability Statement
The University of Brighton is fully committed to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act 2001 (SENDA), which extended to educational institutions the provisions of the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. The booklet entitled Access and Support for Disabled Students summarises the University’s approach to and provision for students with all types of disability, including long-term conditions, mental health difficulties, sensory impairments and specific learning difficulties. A copy of the booklet is available from Student Services, and a reference copy is held in the School Office. Fuller information about relevant services can be found at: http://www.brighton.ac.uk/disability/
Staff who co-ordinate support for students with disabilities or specific learning needs are based in the Disability & Dyslexia Team in Student Services located in the Manor House. For contact details see section 8. If you have disability or specific learning needs please also raise this with Donna Clark in the Undergraduate Office (M160) who can make you aware of student support available.9.4 Fire evacuation
On hearing the fire alarmLeave the building by nearest routeClose all doors behind you.Report to assembly point as shown on nearest fire action notice.
At all times:Use the nearest available exit.Do not stop to collect personal belongings.Do not run or try to pass the person in front.Do not use the lift.Do not re-enter the building.
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Do not congregate outside the main entrance.
NB These are generic procedures; please refer to any additional specific procedures associated to individual buildings.
Students with a disability or mobility problems should notify their personal tutor, course leader or course administrator so that evacuation arrangements can be set up for them.
For further information on health and safety procedures at the University go to:http://staffcentral.brighton.ac.uk/safety/
9.5 Observing copyright laws
Under UK copyright law, you must not copy someone else’s copyright material unless (a) you have their permission or (b) it falls within the limits of what is known as ‘fair dealing’. Most works remain in copyright for 70 years after the death of the author/creator. ‘Fair dealing’ for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ permits you to make a single copy of a ‘reasonable proportion’ of a copyright work. ‘Reasonable’ is not legally defined but it is recommended that you keep within the following limits:• One complete chapter or up to 5% of a book;• One article from any one issue of a periodical or set of conference
proceedings;• Up to 10% (up to a maximum of 20 pages) per short book (without chapters),
report, standard or pamphlet;• One poem or short story (maximum 10 pages) from an anthology;• One separate illustration or map up to A4 size;• Short excerpts only from musical works (not whole works or movements) and
no copying for performance purposes.In all cases, you should acknowledge the source of the work.
9.5.1 Multiple photocopies
Should you need to make multiple copies of copyright material for classroom use, please first read the notice ‘Copyright – multiple copies’ which should be on display near each university photocopier. Further information is available online at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/is/copyright.
9.5.2 Copyright and the internet
Do not assume that just because something appears on the internet, it must be in the public domain. All material on the internet is protected by copyright. Look for a copyright statement (often on the website’s home page under ‘copyright’, ‘terms and conditions’, ‘disclaimer’ or similar) and unless copyright has been explicitly waived, seek permission before re-using it in any publicly-accessible document (web page, poster, etc.). Taking a single paper copy of a ‘reasonable proportion’ for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ (using the fair dealing limits outlined under ‘single photocopies’ above) is OK but cutting and pasting from someone’s web page to add to your own website or to send to a group is not. For more guidelines on electronic fair dealing, see http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/services/elib/papers/pa/licence/fairnote
If you are looking for an image to use in your coursework, remember that images retrieved from Google, Yahoo, etc. are often subject to copyright. Start by checking the sources listed on the Online Library’s ‘film, image and sound sources’ page on the Reference Shelf
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http://library.brighton.ac.uk/pages/Film__Image_and_Sound_Sources/index.phpMany of these collections are available for non-commercial use without payment.
9.5.3 Scanning
You may scan a ‘reasonable proportion’ of a printed document for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ (using the fair dealing limits outlined under ‘single photocopies’ above) but it must remain for your personal use only. Do not put scanned copyright material on a computer network and do not distribute it by email. If you use any scanned copyright material in your course work, do not alter it, always put text between quotation marks, and always acknowledge your source. Remember, unacknowledged use of scanned material in your course work could make you liable to accusations of copyright theft and plagiarism.
9.5.4 For further information on copyright
The UK Intellectual Property Office website (http://www.ipo.gov.uk/) is a useful starting point for copyright information but much of the university’s use of copyright material is determined by individual licence agreements covering material such as print materials, digitised texts, OS maps, newspapers, T.V. and radio programmes, e-journals etc. If you need any further information on this subject, please check out the documents on copyright at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/is/copyright .
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10 University of Brighton Alumni Association: your academic home
The alumni association is here for all of our alumni (former students) whether they graduated last year or 50 years ago, but it is also here for current students.
Alumni Advice NetworkUniversity of Brighton students can access the expertise and experience of our worldwide alumni network from a full range of courses. The Alumni Advice Network is a flexible, diverse community of international alumni experts who make a huge impact on our current students. Over the past year, Alumni Advice Network members have:
delivered industry-specific talks provided one-to-one advice offered networking opportunities participated in careers interview panels mentored students through the award-winning Momentum scheme lent their talents to student and university projects given work experience opportunities.
Experience counts: ask our alumniWe know that the expertise, skills and knowledge possessed by our alumni community (currently numbering over 140,000 worldwide) could be of significant benefit to you, our current students. You can access the expertise and experience of our global alumni network from a full range of courses through the Alumni Advice Network.
If you would like to be put in touch with a graduate to talk about their experiences at university or about a specific career sector, please get in touch and we can match you up.
Contact [email protected] for more information.www.brighton.ac.uk/alumni
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Employability
Work experience of any kind can enable you to broaden your experience, develop confidence, gain skills, maximise your potential, acquire business experience and learn to sell yourself. It is also an opportunity to find out what a job or occupation is really like before you commit to working in it.
It has always been crucial in helping you get ahead in competitive industries, but in the current climate work experience is crucial in giving you the advantage over other applicants your qualification is only part of the package employers are looking for.
There are many opportunities to get involved in different paid and unpaid activities, both across the university and beyond.
Volunteering Volunteering can equip you with invaluable work-related skills such as team work, communication and being able to demonstrate initiative and commitment.
Active Student provide a supported volunteering programme for students, which aims to match the placement to your current skills as well as looking at what you would like to gain from participation. More information about the benefits of volunteering and the opportunities available on the www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/volunteer/why-volunteer/
Within the University you can also volunteer with Sport Brighton - http://sport.brighton.ac.uk/about-sport-brighton/job-and-volunteer-opportunitiess and the Student union www.brightonsu.com/volunteering/
Some courses also have the opportunity to undertake volunteering as part of your university course.
Doing internships and placements Many of our courses are designed to include compulsory professional placements (www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/develop-your-skills/placements-and-internships/) as part of the curriculum, while others offer placements and volunteering opportunities as optional parts of specific module choices. Employer and graduate feedback consistently suggests that these choices offer a real chance to improve your employability, your confidence and to start linking up your academic skills within the professional environment. If you want to know more about what opportunities may be available within your course structure, talk to your Course Leader, Personal tutor or Year Tutor and they will be able to provide you with further details.
Working part-time Many students now work part-time to fund their studies. Even the most basic jobs will help you to gain additional skills to put on your CV. The Careers Service runs a vacancy and events service which students can register for and get alerts when vacancies become available - www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/find-a-job/finding-part-time-jobs/In addition there are a number of ways to work part time for the University Student Ambassadors, Student Helpers (Library shelving and Computer helpers), Student Union STARRS see www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/find-a-job/finding-part-time-jobs/working-for-your-university/
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Careers fairs, recruitment events and workshops The Careers Service run different events that provide the opportunity to network with employers and find out about the skills they are looking for in employees. There are also a host of employability workshops to help you identify and learn new employability skills. Find out what events are coming up on our events page www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/events/
Beepurple Beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship network, made up of students, graduates and staff who are interested in developing their enterprise and creativity skills and/or their business ideas. They run a variety of activities, workshops and talks throughout the year as well as providing the opportunity to network with current and former students. For further details, please see www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/enterprise/
Get involved in the Students Union The student union offer a range of activities and opportunities that can help you to develop different skills such as team-working, confidence and self-management. This includes opportunities for part-time work and volunteering, the chance to stand for election as a student-representative or sabbatical officer, and through getting involved in the hundreds of student union societies, clubs and activities. For more information please see website www.brightonsu.com/
Mentoring Mentoring can provide an excellent forum for personal development, not just for the mentee but for the person mentoring too. This can include improved confidence, listening skills, cooperation and strategic thinking. The Careers Service runs 2 mentoring schemes these pair students with business mentorswww.brighton.ac.uk/careers/develop-your-skills/momentum-mentoring-scheme / www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/develop-your-skills/lgbt-uni-amex-mentoring-scheme/
Leadership development There are several student roles within the institution that may particularly suit students who are looking to develop their leadership skills. These include opportunities to work as Student Ambassadors at open days or within local schools, working as a sabbatical officer or a course rep for the students union, being captain of a sports team or chair of a student society, or by working as a leader for the Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) programme www.brighton.ac.uk/ask/pass/
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