THE SENATE
PATHWAY APPROVAL REPORT
(Franchised Provision)
An outcome report of the event held on Friday 20th March 2009 to
consider the approval of the following pathways:
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) International Management
BA (Hons) Marketing
Ashcroft International Business School
Delivery of Pathways at FTMS Malaysia
Quality Assurance Division
SECTION A – OUTCOME SUMMARY
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
The purpose of the event was to consider the franchise of the following Anglia Ruskin
pathways to FTMS Malaysia:
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) International Management
BA (Hons) Marketing
1.2
For curriculum management purposes the pathways are located in the Undergraduate
Programme within the Ashcroft International Business School.
2.
CONCLUSIONS
2.3
The Panel recommends to the Senate the franchise of the following pathways to be
delivered on a 3+0 basis from September 2009 (subject to Malaysian Qualifications
Authority (MQA) approval):
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2.2
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) International Management
BA (Hons) Marketing
It was agreed that there would be a maximum of two student intakes per year (in
September and February).
Approval, once confirmed, will be for a period of five years, subject to Anglia Ruskin’s
continuing quality assurance procedures and the process of curriculum review in the
Ashcroft International Business School.
The mode of attendance for each pathway will be full-time, with the possible introduction of
part-time delivery at some stage in the future (which may not necessarily require an on-site
visit). Minimum and maximum intake numbers for each pathway will be 20 and 60
respectively.
2.3
Conditions
Approval is subject to the following conditions which were set by the Panel. A copy of the
response must be lodged with the Executive Officer by the date(s) detailed below:
2.3.1
Details of Condition
Deadline
Response to
be considered
by
FTMS Malaysia shall review and update the
content of the Student Handbooks and shall
consider the use of a single Student Handbook
to cover the five undergraduate pathways in
business to be delivered at FTMS Malaysia. [see
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2.3.2
FTMS Malaysia shall provide a staff
development strategy to support delivery of
Anglia Ruskin’s pathways which shall include:
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Secretary
pedagogical support and development for
teaching staff prior to, and during, the first
year of curriculum delivery
input from AIBS staff on Anglia Ruskin’s
assessment processes and the use of
assessment criteria
input from AIBS staff on the management
and supervision of the Major Project
This staff development strategy shall be
additional to the staff development event, to be
held in August 2009, set as a condition of the
Institutional Approval process (condition 2.2.5)
[see paragraph 5.3, 5.4, 6.3]
2.3.3
FTMS Malaysia shall develop a Personal
Tutoring Scheme which makes explicit to
students the nature and level of academic
support available to students (including
academic staff office hours, email contact,
processes for feedback on assessed work) and
which takes into account the particular demands
placed upon staff who are not based at
FTMSMalaysia. [see paragraph 6.7]
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Secretary
2.3.4
FTMS Malaysia shall provide
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Executive
Secretary
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Secretary
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projected student numbers for each
intake and at different levels
(i.e.incorporating direct entry to an
agreed level of learning, subject to the
outcome of a mapping exercise) for a
three year period commencing
September 2009 [see paragraph 4.2]
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an associated Resources Action Plan
showing timelines for the expansion of
office/teaching facilities, library stock, IT
laboratories and academic staff
(expressed as full time equivalent posts)
to support student number growth [see
paragraphs 4.2 and 6.6]
2.3.5
FTMS Malaysia shall update the Pathway
Specification Forms in consultation with AIBS,
with particular emphasis on the accuracy of the
structure diagram and the semester in which
designated modules are delivered, ensuring
synchronicity with the timing of delivery at Anglia
Ruskin [see paragraph 8.2]
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2.3.6
FTMS Malaysia shall provide a detailed
Academic Calendar for the 2009/10 academic
year setting out the precise dates for each
student intake (September and February),
module delivery, assessment points and
examination periods and which demonstrates
synchronicity of assessment processes with
those at Anglia Ruskin (as set as a condition of
the Institutional Approval process). [see paragraph
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4.6]
2.3.7
FTMS Malaysia and AIBS shall urgently submit
proposals to the appropriate standing committee
of the Senate to resolve the issue of direct entry
to an agreed level of learning within the Anglia
Ruskin pathways [NB Any decision on this
matter will need to take into account the
restrictions placed by the MQA on direct entry to
3+0 degrees delivered within Malaysia]. [see
paragraph 4.5]
2.4
Recommendations
The following recommendations for quality enhancement were made by the Panel. A copy
of the responses to the recommendations listed below must be lodged with the Executive
Officer. The Faculty Board for the Ashcroft International Business School will consider the
responses at its meeting of October 2009:
Details of Recommendation
FTMS Malaysia shall identify a member of staff to undertake at
FTMS Malaysia a role equivalent to an Anglia Ruskin Student
Adviser.
Deadline
11
September
2009
2.4.2
FTMS Malaysia is strongly encouraged to purchase more recent
versions of the software packages installed in its IT laboratories
(the current packages are at least two versions behind current
industry standards)
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2009
2.4.3
FTMS Malaysia and AIBS are strongly encouraged to develop
opportunities for staff and student exchange between the two
institutions.
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2.4.1
2.5
Issues Referred to the Senate (or appropriate standing committee)
The Panel did not identify any institution-wide issues as requiring the attention of the
Senate or the appropriate standing committee of the Senate.
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SECTION B – DETAIL OF DISCUSSION AND PANEL CONCLUSIONS
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RATIONALE
3.1
Following a successful Institutional Approval visit, conducted in January 2009, FTMS
Malaysia seeks the franchised delivery of Anglia Ruskin undergraduate pathways in
Business to commence in September 2009. Through such franchise activity FTMS
Malaysia seeks to enhance its reputation as a provider of high quality education and
training programmes which cater for the demand for professional education. The franchised
delivery of Anglia Ruskin’s pathways is subject to approval by the Malaysian Qualifications
Authority (MQA).
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CURRICULUM DESIGN, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY
4.1
The Proposal Team provided an introduction to the franchise proposal by outlining the key
features of the relationship. Each undergraduate pathway would be subject to a minimum
and maximum iintake of 20 and 60 students respectively. It was confirmed that there would
be two intakes per year to the pathways at FTMS Malaysia and that these intakes would be
in February and September of each academic year, thus ensuring synchronicity with the
standard intake points at Anglia Ruskin. It was envisaged that the first intake to each
pathway would occur in September 2009, with a further intake in February 2010. It was
also confirmed that the mode of delivery for the undergraduate pathways at FTMS
Malaysia would be full-time, with the possibility of introducing part-time delivery in due
course. The Panel noted that the introduction of part-time delivery would require separate
approval, but would not necessarily require a further on-site approval visit (see paragraph
2.2 above).
4.2
The Panel noted a degree of confusion around the issue of the projected student numbers.
It was noted that the minimum and maximum intakes were stated as being 20 and 60
respectively for each pathway. The Panel sought clarification as to whether these figures
applied to each intake point and to recruitment at each Level of each pathway (allowing for
the possibility of direct entry to an agreed level). It was noted that if the maximum intake
was reached for each Level of each pathway at each intake, the total student numbers
would very quickly multiply to a level that would have significant implications in terms of
curriculum management, staffing and learning resources. The Panel agreed to set as a
condition the requirement that FTMS Malaysia clarify the projected student numbers for
each Level and each intake over a three-year period from the first intake in September
2009. [see condition 2.3.4, and paragraph 6.6 below]
4.3
The Proposal Team noted that the five undergraduate pathways shared a common
curriculum throughout Level 1 and that divergence occurred at the beginning of Level 2. It
was noted that the curriculum structures proposed for FTMS Malaysia were consistent with
the Pathway Specification Form for each pathway. It was also noted that the sequence of
modules had been carefully planned to ensure that modules were delivered in the same
semester at FTMS Malaysia as their delivery at Anglia Ruskin. Whilst it was noted that the
cohorts for each pathway would undertake a common curriculum at Level 1, the Panel
expressed a concern that the student numbers for each pathway may not be sufficiently
high to justify the number of designate modules offered at Levels 2 and 3 of four of the
pathways (excluding the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, whose modules are
compulsory at all levels). It was agreed that students should not initially be offered the full
range of designate modules that in practice may not be delivered. It was further agreed that
the list of designate modules for these pathways would be rationalised.
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4.4
The Panel noted that the curriculum for the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance pathway
was compulsory throughout and therefore there were no issues in terms of the range of
designate modules.
4.5
In discussing issues related to the recruitment of students, the timing of intakes and
curriculum management, the Panel noted that FTMS Malaysia would be seeking direct
entry to an agreed point within the undergraduate pathways for those students who had
successfully completed the FTMS Diploma programmes. The Proposal Team indicated that
a mapping process was being undertaken. It was however noted that the Malaysian
Qualifications Agency (MQA) requires students to be registered for an overseas award for
at least two years, and therefore entry beyond the start of Level 2 could not be permitted.
The Panel noted the importance of this issue and agreed to set a condition requiring the
Proposal Team urgently to submit proposals to the appropriate standing committee of the
Senate to seek accreditation approval. [see condition 2.3.7]
4.6
In discussing issues related to curriculum management the Panel stressed the importance
of ensuring that delivery at FTMS Malaysia synchronised with delivery at Anglia Ruskin,
particularly at the assessment stage. Whilst noting that the modules at FTMS Malaysia
would be delivered in the same semester at FTMS Malaysia as their delivery at Anglia
Ruskin, the Panel noted that the documentation made reference to the examinations taking
place in August of each year. It was noted that this was not correct, and that all summative
assessment would need to synchronise with Anglia Ruskin assessment processes. The
Panel were concerned that the precise timing of the proposed delivery at FTMS Malaysia
was unclear within the documentation. It was therefore agreed that a condition of approval
would be the provision of a detailed Academic Calendar for the 2009/10 academic year
which clearly articulated the timing of student intakes, module delivery and assessment.
[see condition 2.3.6]
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ASSESSMENT
5.1
The Proposal Team stated that discussion of the detailed management of the assessment
process was ongoing. The assessment process at FTMS Malaysia will follow the same
schedule and pattern as assessment at Anglia Ruskin. The Proposal Team stressed the
importance of strong links between the Module Leaders at both Anglia Ruskin and the
partner institution. In setting assessed work the Module Leader at Anglia Ruskin consults
with Module Leaders at partner institutions and this allows some limited scope for
localisation of the assessment task. The example given by the Proposal Team was in the
writing of an examination paper. In response to a question from the panel as to how
requests for localisation were handled the Proposal Team stressed that that the Module
Leader at Anglia Ruskin would retain ultimate responsibility for the design of assessment
tasks. Each assessment task has a marking scheme which compliments the assessment
criteria.
5.2
Marking and second marking will be conducted at FTMS Malaysia with a sample of the
marked work being forwarded to Anglia Ruskin for internal and external moderation by
Faculty staff and the relevant External Examiner respectively. The Proposal Team stressed
that the purpose of the internal moderation (by Anglia Ruskin staff) was to confirm the level
of marking rather than to agree marks for individual pieces of work. Any discrepancy or
issue arising from the moderation would be discussed directly with the Module Leader at
the partner institution. The Panel also noted that students would not be informed of their
provisional mark until the work had been moderated by Anglia Ruskin staff and the External
Examiner.
5.3
In order to support staff at the partner institution, and to ensure the smooth running of the
assessment process, staff from AIBS at Anglia Ruskin will be undertaking further
discussion with FTMS staff over the precise content of individual modules and their
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associated assessment tasks. Staff development sessions based around the Anglia Ruskin
assessment process will take place before the first delivery of the pathways. These
sessions will be in addition to the staff development event to be held in August 2009, as
outlined in the Institutional Approval process. [see paragraph 6.3]
5.4
The meeting discussed the measures in place to support staff at the partner institution in
their supervision of the Major Project module. The Panel noted that the potentially large
numbers of students progressing to the Major Project at Level 3 would make the
supervision of projects a resource-intensive task which would require a substantial number
of suitably qualified staff. The Proposal Team stated that FTMS Malaysia staff have some
experience of supervising major projects from previous collaborative links with UK
universities. In addition FTMS staff have acted as mentors to support graduates from the
ACCA-accredited FTMS Diploma who wish to complete their studies towards the BSc
(Hons) Applied Accounting with Oxford Brookes.* The Proposal Team stated that a
tentative development plan is already in place and that an existing pack of materials,
produced by Anglia Ruskin, will be made available to staff at the partner institution to
support delivery of the Major Project module. It was further noted that this issue was not a
priority for the first round of staff development sessions as the module will not run in the
first year of delivery. It was also noted that as the Major Project is a Level 3 module, FTMS
will have advanced warning of potentially high numbers. [see paragraph 6.3]
* Secretary’s Note- the BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting is an award of Oxford Brookes University
under a direct collaborative link between the University and the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA). Students completing an ACCA-accredited Diploma can
complete a Research and Analysis Project in order to qualify for the BSc (Hons) Applied
Accounting.
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STAFFING, LEARNING RESOURCES AND STUDENT SUPPORT
6.1
In consultation with the external subject specialist panel members, the Panel believed that
the qualifications and expertise of the staff at FTMS Malaysia were sufficient to deliver the
undergraduate pathways being proposed. In addition, the Panel had been provided with a
list identifying the staff member provisionally scheduled to deliver each module. The Panel
noted that some of the staff due to deliver modules at FTMS Malaysia would also be
responsible for delivering modules at FTMS Singapore. The Proposal Team accepted this
but commented that such activity had been successfully managed both in previous
collaborative partnerships and within the FTMS Diplomas currently offered in both
Singapore and Malaysia. The Panel expressed some concern as to whether the current
levels of staffing would prove sufficient if recruitment to the pathways was as successful as
the initially projected student numbers. [see paragraphs 4.2 and 6.6]
6.2
The Panel asked what provision was made at FTMS Malaysia for the development of its
staff. The Proposal Team stated that all staff receive twice-yearly appraisals which consider
both performance and development needs. Those staff wishing to pursue additional
qualifications are encouraged and supported where possible, and staff are regularly
informed of upcoming conferences in the region. In addition, most part-time staff are
currently employed in relevant industries, and many of the full-time staff regularly engage in
professional practice by contributing to training sessions in industrial settings.
6.3
In discussing the qualifications and expertise of the staff, the Panel enquired about the
support that will be provided by Anglia Ruskin. The Proposal Team emphasised the
importance of additional support prior to, and during, the first year of delivery, and to
ongoing staff development within FTMS Malaysia. Whilst noting the work undertaken thus
far, including the sessions outlined above with regard to assessment, and the staff
development sessions scheduled for August 2009 as a result of the Institutional Approval
process, the Panel felt that the range of staff development work needed to be brought
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together and captured in a formal document. It therefore agreed to set a condition of
approval that the Proposal Team produce a staff development action plan that includes
pedagogical support and development for teaching staff; management and supervision of
the Major Project module; guidance on the Anglia Ruskin assessment processes and the
use of assessment criteria. [see paragraphs 5.3, 5.4 and condition 2.3.2]
6.4
In considering the physical resources to support the pathways the Panel noted FTMS
Malaysia’s plans to enhance its library provision. The Proposal Team stated that FTMS
Malaysia would purchase recent editions of every key text identified within the modules to
be delivered. Each key text would be purchased to a ratio of one copy to every 6 registered
students and a reference copy of each key text would be held within the Library. The Panel
noted that the key texts could be purchased via the Anglia Ruskin bookshop to enable
prompt purchasing. The Library currently uses the Emerald and Pro-quest databases to
enable electronic access to relevant journal articles. Subscriptions to relevant journals will
be made following successful validation and the Proposal Team also noted that students at
FTMS Malaysia would have access to Anglia Ruskin’s electronic learning resources.
6.5
The Panel noted the current provision of IT laboratories and available software to support
the delivery of the Anglia Ruskin pathways. The Proposal Team accepted that demand for
the current IT provision would expand with the projected increase in student numbers and
stated that further resources would be allocated to the IT provision once a clearer indication
of the anticipated student numbers was available.
6.6
Whilst believing that the current learning resources were sufficient to support delivery of the
proposed pathways, the Panel noted that these resources would quickly become
insufficient if recruitment to the pathways was successful. The Panel agreed to set a
condition that the Proposal Team submit a learning resources action plan which provided
timelines and actions for the expansion of the teaching facilities, library stock, IT
laboratories and academic staff in the context of the projected student numbers [see
paragraph 4.2 and condition 2.3.4]
6.7
The Panel noted that FTMS Malaysia staff based in Kuala Lumpur would be delivering
modules in Singapore (see paragraph 6.1). Whilst it was accepted that this model had
proved effective in the past the Panel did note that this required lecturing staff to be absent
from FTMS Malaysia at certain times during the week. The Panel asked whether this would
impinge on the ability of the academic staff to support their students. This prompted the
Panel to ask the Proposal Team to elaborate on the arrangements for the provision of
academic guidance and personal tutoring. The Proposal Team stated that much of the
contact would be conducted via email, and that lecturing staff commit to three hours per
week of direct communication with the students, and that other forms of communication
(specifically email contact) would be open to students who required advice outside of this
period and whilst lecturers were engaged in teaching commitments elsewhere. Personal
tuition is undertaken in lecture rooms and can be conducted as either individual or group
sessions. Students would also have access to the advice of a local support lecturer. The
Panel noted this provision for student support and guidance but felt that the measures in
place should be formalised. The Panel therefore agreed to set a condition asking the
Proposal Team to develop a Personal Tutoring policy which makes explicit to students the
nature and level of academic support and which takes into account the particular
circumstances arising from the fact that some staff will be engaged with further teaching
commitments elsewhere. [see condition 2.3.3]
6.8
The meeting noted the significance of the role of the Student Adviser within Anglia Ruskin’s
provision. The Proposal Team stated that an individual had been identified to act as the
Student Adviser at FTMS Malaysia and that further thought was being given as to how this
role would be managed. The meeting also noted the importance of contact between the
responsible individual at FTMS Malaysia and the Students Adviser at Anglia Ruskin, and of
the need for some staff development activity for the member of FTMS Malaysia staff. The
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Panel agreed to make a recommendation that FTMS Malaysia identify a member of staff to
undertake a role equivalent to the role of the Student Adviser. [see recommendation 2.4.1]
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MANAGEMENT OF THE FRANCHISE PARTNERSHIP
7.1
The meeting noted that, in addition to the links operating at module and pathway level, the
franchise partnerships would be managed at an institutional level by the Academic
Manager at FTMS Malaysia. The institutional level link would be the appropriate contact
point for strategic issues that relate to the partnership as a whole rather than specifically to
individual modules or pathways.
7.2
The Panel noted that AIBS would be conducting a review of its entire curriculum in the
2009/10 academic year, and asked the Proposal Team what effect this might have on the
Faculty’s collaborative partnerships. The Proposal Team noted that the pathways currently
under consideration were unlikely to be amended substantially as they remained popular
pathways. It was also noted that all collaborative partners would be consulted as part of the
review process.
7.3
In discussing the management of the link the meeting discussed the possibility of
introducing both staff and student exchange programmes between the two institutions. The
Panel agreed to set a recommendation that the Proposal Team seek to develop these
opportunities for both staff and students. [see recommendation 2.4.2]
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DOCUMENTATION
8.1
In considering the Student Handbooks produced as part of the approval documentation, the
Panel noted that there appeared to be very little localisation of content. Many references in
the Handbook were to individuals, resources and facilities at Anglia Ruskin. In considering
how to produce a more user-friendly document the Panel agreed to set a condition asking
that the content of the Student Handbooks be reviewed and updated and that the Proposal
Team consider the introduction of one Handbook to cover all three undergraduate
pathways to be offered at FTMS Malaysia. [see condition 2.3.1]
8.2
In relation to the discussion about curriculum management issues (paragraph 4.3) the
Panel noted that some additions to the Pathway Specification Forms would be required. It
was agreed to set a condition of approval asking the Proposal Team to update the Pathway
Specification Forms to provide a clear and accurate structure diagram for delivery at FTMS
Malaysia which shows the semester of delivery for each module and clearly demonstrates
synchronicity with the timing of delivery at Anglia Ruskin. [see condition 2.3.5]
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SECTION C – DETAILS OF PANEL MEMBERSHIP, COLLABORATIVE PARTNER AND
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY PARTICIPANTS
Internal Panel Members:
Lesley Dobree (Chair)
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Anglia Ruskin University
Malcolm Morrison
Director of the Academic Office
Anglia Ruskin University
Shaun Le Boutillier
Director of Studies
Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Anglia Ruskin University
External Panel Members:
Scott Raeburn
Senior Lecturer, School of Computing
Napier University
Ashif Tejani
Senior Academic, Harrow School of Computer Science,
University of Westminster
Executive Officer:
Peter Worker
Deputy Head of Quality
Academic Office
Anglia Ruskin University
Course Team:
Trevor Ward
Academic Manager
FTMS Malaysia
Sajilal Divakaran
General Manager
FTMS Malaysia
Graham Webster
Senior Lecturer
Ashcroft International Business School
Anglia Ruskin University
John Summers
Senior Lecturer
Ashcroft International Business School
Anglia Ruskin University
Dato’ Dr Mohd Yahya Nordin
Corporate Advisor
FTMS Malaysia
Datin Sabariah Abdul Karim
Chairman
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FTMS Malaysia
K Ramachandhiran
Education Relations Manager
FTMS Malaysia
Mr Joey Teh
Systems Manager
FTMS Malaysia
Haiza Roslan
Registrar / Librarian
FTMS Malaysia
Anjana Bedi
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Rozana Ismail
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Dr Khor Siak Wang
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Sarmiladevi a/p Balaguru
Lecturer cum Coordinator
FTMS Malaysia
Kasthuri a/p Subaramaniam
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Uma Jeyaram
Lecturer
FTMS Singapore
Dr Krishna Prasad Pamulapati
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Mohd Harris bin Ahmad Jaal
Lecturer/Student Service Manager
FTMS Malaysia
Paranjothy Sundram
Senior Lecturer cum Programme Leader
FTMS Malaysia
Steven Khor Siak Kim
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Isai Amutan a/l Krishnan
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
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Dr Rengasamy Tambu Doraisamy
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Haryati binti Abu Husin
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Baburam Bhagat (Mali)
Lecturer cum Programme Leader
FTMS Malaysia
Shamini Arumugam
Lecturer
FTMS Malaysia
Mohamed Sulaiman Mohamed Arif
Lecturer
FTMS Singapore
Ranita Mahalingam
Exam Officer/Academic Assistant
FTMS Malaysia
Poovaie Karuppan
Academic Administration Manager
FTMS Malaysia
Azahari bin Omar
Marketing Manager
FTMS Malaysia
Abdul Aziz Tanko
International Student
FTMS Malaysia
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SECTION D – OUTCOME DATA
Programme
Department
Faculty
Collaborative Partner
New/amended Awards
Approved (nb intended awards
Cambridge; Chelmsford
n/a
Ashcroft International Business School
FTMS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Title(s) of Named Pathway(s)
Attendance mode
and duration
only, not intermediate awards)
BSc (Hons)
BA (Hons)
BA (Hons)
BA (Hons)
BA (Hons)
Accounting and Finance
Business Management
International Management
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Validating body (if not Anglia Ruskin University)
Professional body accreditation
Proposal Team Leader
Month and Year of the first intake
Standard intake points
Maximum and minimum student numbers
Date of first Conferment of Award(s)
Any additional/specialised wording to appear on
transcript and/or award certificate
Date of next scheduled Periodic Review
Awards and Titles to be deleted (with month/year of last
regular conferment)
Full-time: 3 years
n/a
n/a
John Summers/Graham Webster
September 2009 (all)
February and September
(per pathway) Max: 60, Min: 20
July 2011
None
To be confirmed
n/a
FOR FRANCHISE APPROVALS ONLY: LIST OF MODULE TUTORS AND MODULE CODES &
TITLES
(FOR INCLUSION IN THE REGISTER OF TEACHING STAFF)
Module Code
Module Title
Module Leader
BC115001S
Analysis of Business
Francis Pularendran
BC130001S
Business Environment
Simon Yong
BB115002S
Introduction to Business Law
S Thavaraj A/L S
Subramaniam
BC115004S
Learning & Skills Development
in Business
Simon Yong
BD130002S
Managing People, Finance &
Marketing
Daniel Ho Ngan Keat
BB115004S
Web Design for Business
Sajilal Divakaran
BB215001S
Advanced Financial Accounting
Paranjothy Sundram
BB215007S
Budgeting, Planning & Control
Rengasamy Tambu
Doraisamy
BC215001S
Business Economics
Thiagurajah @ M
Thangarajah
BD215001S
Business Psychology
Mridula Mennon
LEVEL ONE:
LEVEL TWO:
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Kunnekkat
BD215010S
Consumer Behaviour
Simon Yong
BB215003S
Database Systems for Business
Anjani Bedi
BB215004S
Financial Accounting
Babarum Bhagat Mali
BB215005S
Information Systems
Anjana Bedi
BC230001S
International Business
Isai Amuthan
BD215002S
Learning & Development
Francis Pularendran
BB215006S
Management Accounting
Daniel Ho Ngan Keat
BC215008S
Management Decision
Techniques
Francis Pularendran
BD215003S
Managing Organisational
Change
Rengasamy Tambu
Doraisamy
BD215018S
Marketing Communications
Manoharan A/L Muthiah
BD215011S
Marketing Management
Khor Siak Kim
BD215012S
Marketing Research
Khor Siak Kim
BD215019S
Performance & Reward
Management
Isai Amuthan
BD215004S
Principles of HRM
Shamini Arumugam
BC215010S
Research Skills
Trevor Stuart Ward
BB315001S
Advanced Corporate Reporting
Spencer Cheah
BC315001S
Advanced Strategic
Management
Puspavathy Rassiah
BB315003S
Auditing, Control &
Communication
Karnal Singh
BD315019S
Business-to-Business Marketing
Domnic Danaraj Peter
BB315004S
Creative Problem Solving
Simon Yong
BC315003S
Cross-Cultural Issues in
International Business
Isai Amuthan
BC315020S
Development Economics
Thiagurajah @ M
Thangarajah
BD315002S
Employee Relations
Isai Amuthan
BC315006S
Ethics & Governance
Paranjothy Sundram
BB315005S
Financial Management
Rengasamy Tambu
Doraisamy
BD315003S
Fundamentals of Employment
Law
S Thavaraj A/L S
Subramaniam
BD315004S
International & Comparative
HRM
Shamini Arumugam
BD315010S
International Marketing
Domnic Danaraj Peter;
Khor Siak Kim
BD315011S
Internet Marketing and eCommerce
Rozana Ismail
BD315005S
Management Development
Puspavathy Rassiah
BD315006S
Managing Diversity
Puspavathy Rassiah
BD315013S
Marketing Consultancy
Domnic Danaraj Peter
BD315014S
Marketing Financial Services
Daniel Ho Ngan Keat
BC315013S
Operations Management
Domnic Danaraj Peter
BB315008S
Project Planning & Control
Paranjothy Sundram
BD315015S
Retail Marketing
Khor Siak Kim
LEVEL THREE:
Quality Assurance Division
14
Unconfirmed
BC315017S
Strategic Management
Puspavathy Rassiah
BB315009S
Strategic Management
Accounting
Siow Hui Jen
BD315008S
The Strategic Management of
Human Resources
Francis Pularendran
BD315016S
Strategic Marketing: A
Contemporary Review
Domnic Danaraj Peter
BB315012S
Taxation of Malaysian
Corporate Organisations
Siva Subramaniam A/L A
R Nair
BD315017S
The Practice of Marketing
Khor Siak Kim
BC330998D
Undergraduate Major Project
Paranjothy Sundram
Quality Assurance Division
15
Unconfirmed