1.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Programme Title
Department and Faculty
Master of Business Administration
Department of Management
Faculty of Business, Law and Sport
Date of most recent (re)validation
29 November 2013
Date(s) when Programme Specification
revised
August 2015
Revalidation due date
Academic year 2019-2020
Awarding Institution
University of Winchester
Teaching Institution (if different)
n/a
Programme also accredited by (if
relevant)
n/a
Title of Final Award
Master of Business Administration
Title(s) of Exit Award(s)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration
Language of Study
English
Mode(s) of Attendance
Part-time
Mode(s) of Delivery
Taught and Blended Learning
Intake start date(s) and number of
intakes per year
September 2014
Normal Period of Study
20 months Part Time
UCAS Code
n/a
QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
General Business and Management
2.
one intake per annum
ADMISSIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students should consult the latest prospectus and/or course pages online for
programme entry requirements.
Prospective students for Taught programmes should consult the Admissions Policy for Taught
Programmes. Prospective students for Professional Doctorate programmes should consult the
Postgraduate Research Programmes Admissions Policy. Both are available on the University’s public
webpage.
3.
EDUCATIONAL AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
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3.1 Programme Aims
The programme aims to enhance practical wisdom for a complex business world. It seeks to do this
by balancing theoretical knowledge with broader interdisciplinary discussion of such issues as values,
ethics, power and authority, sustainability, justice, and new frontiers in technology and data in order
to provide our future students with the personal and professional frameworks with which to address
their ever changing working environments.
3.2 The Learning Outcomes of the Programme
In accordance with QAA benchmarks for Masters Degrees in General Business and Management, on
completion of this programme, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
Programme Learning Outcomes:
a) Strategic and holistic skills and knowledge essential for successful management, including
the exercise of initiative, reflection and personal responsibility.
b) Enhanced managerial practical wisdom i.e. creative and systematic application of knowledge
in the face of multiple data sources and a complex and competitive global business world.
c) The capability to communicate ideas clearly and influence specialist and non-specialist
audiences.
On completion of this programme, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
Knowledge and Understanding of:
d) Organisations, including culture, individual and corporate behaviour, governance, social
relationships, functions, and processes.
e) The external context in which organisations operate, encompassing customer, market,
economic, environmental, legal, political, sociological and technological factors; their effects
at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour, management and
sustainability of organisations.
f) Effective leadership and management of organisations; including personal responsibility,
rational analysis and critical application of theory to advance management practice.
g) Responses to change and strategic foresight concerning the future of the organisation and
external context.
Skills and Other Attributes:
h) Reflecting on and learning from prior experience and thus being able to integrate new
knowledge with past experience and apply it to new situations.
i) Challenging preconceptions and bounded rationality, so as to handle complex situations
holistically.
j) Researching business and management issues identifying, collecting and using information
and knowledge effectively.
k) Critically analysing, synthesising and solving complex unstructured business problems.
l) Communicating ideas effectively and influencing the implementation of creative business
solutions.
m) Critically reflecting on personal and professional values.
n) Continuously developing interpersonal skills through interaction with others from a range of
diverse perspectives.
Employability
The University is committed to ensuring all its’ students gain employability skills to enable entry to
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graduate level jobs and the pursuit of careers in the profession of their choice (Employability
Statement, 2012). The MBA programme has been devised to promote learning and development
opportunities that will enhance the student’s continuing career prospects. Employers also contribute
to learning and teaching on the programme, offering wide ranging personal and practical experience
to support different theoretical perspectives discussed in the classroom.
4.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDIT AND AWARDS
This section outlines the levels of study, modules and credits required for each programme (where
there is more than one) and for final and exit awards.
Module code and title
Credits
Core/Mandatory/
Optional
Comments
(e.g. pre/co-requisites)
Level 7
BS7100: The Social World
15
Mandatory
BS7101: The Responsible
World
15
Mandatory
BS7102: The Commercial
World
15
Mandatory
BS7106: Reflecting on
Personal and Professional
Learning (1)
15
Mandatory
BS7104: The Changing
World
15
Mandatory
BS7103: The Financial
World
15
Mandatory
BS7105:The Future World
15
Mandatory
BS7107: Reflecting on
Personal and Professional
Practice (2)
15
Mandatory
Module 4 is a prerequisite for this
module.
Normally undertaken on
completion of all other modules in
preparation for independent
dissertation study
BS8001: Research
Methods
20
Core
BS8801: Dissertation
40
Core
Glossary
Core = modules must be taken and passed
Mandatory = modules must be taken but may be eligible for compensation
Optional = modules may be selected by students, subject to availability
The programme is designed for part-time study, but also provides a template for full-time teaching
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formats for targeted cohorts of students from particular employers in particular locations. It is
structured to offer progression through PG Certificate and PG Diploma, culminating in a dissertation
qualifying students for the MBA award. The Certificate stage requires three taught modules plus one
reflective module, while a Diploma requires six modules plus two reflective modules.
Certificate
Diploma
MBA
60 credits (3 taught modules plus 1 reflective module)
120 credits (6 taught modules plus 2 reflective modules)
180 credits (all modules including research methods and dissertation)
There are six 15 credit taught modules, plus two 15 credit blended learning reflective modules in
addition to a 20 credit research methods module and 40 credit dissertation. All modules are
mandatory, except research methods and the dissertation which are core.
PG Cert/PG
Diploma
MBA
The Social World
The Responsible World
The Commercial World
The Financial World
The Changing World
The Future World
Reflecting on Personal
and Professional Learning
Reflecting on Personal
and Professional Practice
Research Methods
Dissertation
15 credits
15 credits
15 credits
15 credits
15 credits
15 credits
15 credits
15 credits
20 credits
40 credits
Students are expected to complete the MBA programme within 20 months of commencement of
study. Any extensions to the standard completion dates are subject to agreement with the
Programme Leader for which an individual action plan will be devised.
New MBA Programme Structure- Weekend Delivery
Sept
One-day Induction
The Changing
World
Oct
Nov
Dec
The Changing
World
The Responsible World
The Responsible
World
Reflection on personal and professional learning – blended learning module including
coaching
Jan
February
March
April
4
The Commercial
World
The Commercial
World
The Social World
The Social World
Reflection on personal & professional
learning
Reflection on personal and professional practice
May
July
June
August
The Financial
The Financial
The Future World
The Future World
World
World
Reflection on personal and professional practice-blended learning module
Sept
Research Methods
5.
5.1
Oct
Research Methods
November - April
Dissertation
LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Means of delivery:
Learning and teaching arrangements have been developed to meet the specific needs of our MBA
students who are combining busy working lives with study and home life on this part-time
programme.
The Key Information Set (KIS) activity type is indicated in brackets.
Small cohorts provide opportunity for a person-centred approach to teaching, frequent small group
discussions, and how theoretical learning can be the applied in students’ own working
environments.
The main means of delivery across all modules is based on a mixture of seminar/group
tutorial/workshop formats. (KIS: seminar, tutorial, practical classes and workshops)
There are also some external visits, and project supervision. There is a strong element of directed
study employed in the programme. (KIS: external visits; guided independent study)
5.2 Types of assessment employed:
The Key Information Set (KIS) activity type is indicated in brackets.
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Student learning is formally assessed by coursework, with summative assessments in the form of
reports, proposals, reflections, case studies and dissertation (KIS: written assignments, dissertation).
Formative assessment takes many different forms including presentations, peer-reviews, in-class
discussions, oral and written feedback, quizzes, blogs and wikis.
6. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
6.1
Mechanisms for review and evaluation:
Quality assurance and enhancement at Module Level
Students provide feedback to module tutors through Module Evaluation Forms, reviews and other
responses. The tutor collates the evaluation forms and produces a response for discussion at
Programme Committee. The response identifies good practice and proposes remedies for any points
of concern. The response is made available to students at the next running of the module.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Programme Level
The Programme Committee evaluates the success of the programme, paying particular attention to
student feedback and student representatives. Minutes from the Programme Committee and the
External Examiners report will inform the Annual Programme Evaluation which is submitted for
approval to the Faculty Academic Development Committee. Issues for attention are identified and
included in the action plan for the following year.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Department Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Department for discussion and to draw out
department objectives.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Faculty Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Faculty Academic Development Committee
which has oversight of learning development in the Faculty, including via the Peer Observation of
Teaching.
Quality assurance and enhancement at University Level
The quality of the programme is monitored by an External Examiner appointed by the University’s
Senate Academic Development Committee. The External Examiner’s Report is distributed to the
Vice-Chancellor, First Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Director of Academic Quality and Development, the
Faculty Dean and Faculty Head of Quality. A summary of all external examiner reports is received at
Senate Academic Development Committee. An annual audit of Faculties is conducted by Senate
Academic Development Committee.
Quality assurance and enhancement for Staff
The quality of learning and teaching is supported by the Peer Observation of Teaching and Staff
Development, by Staff Development and Review, by attendance at conferences and curriculumfocused staff development, by external involvement such as external examining and by involvement
in research and knowledge exchange activities.
6.2 Indicators of Quality and Standards
External Examiner Report(s)
Annual Monitoring process
Student feedback including the National Student Survey or Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey
Student representation at Faculty level and University level committees
Programme Revalidation
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Higher Education Review
7. THE REGULATORY & POLICY FRAMEWORK
7.1
The programme conforms fully with the University’s:
Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes
7.2
The following Summary of Exemptions to the Academic Regulations or Associated
Policies has been agreed by Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures
Committee (a sub-committee of Senate Academic Development Committee):
Exemption relating to the April submission date for the Independent Dissertation and noting that the
results will come to the summer Exam Boards, and the academic year. ( Minute AS53(b)(iii)/13-14
refer)
7.3
External Professional Statutory Regulatory Body Accreditation
None
7.4
Engagement with UK Quality Code and Subject Benchmarks
Validation and Revalidation assure the University of the Programme’s continued engagement with
FHEQ and appropriate consideration of subject benchmarks. Between validations external examiners
assure the University that this engagement remains active and evident.
7.5
Engagement with Work Based Learning and Placements Approved Procedures
None
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Appendix 1
Grid mapping Modules to Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding of:
1. Organisations, including culture, individual and corporate behaviour, governance, social relationships, functions, and processes.
2. The external context in which organisations operate, encompassing customer, market, economic, environmental, legal, political, sociological and technological
factors; their effects at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour, management and sustainability of organisations.
3. Effective leadership and management of organisations; including personal responsibility, rational analysis and critical application of theory to advance management
practice.
4. Responses to change and strategic foresight concerning the future of the organisation and external context.
Skills and Other Attributes:
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Reflecting on and learning from prior experience and thus being able to integrate new knowledge with past experience and apply it to new situations.
Challenging preconceptions and bounded rationality, so as to handle complex situations holistically.
Researching business and management issues identifying, collecting and using information and knowledge effectively.
Critically analysing, synthesising and solving complex unstructured business problems.
Communicating ideas effectively and influencing the implementation of creative business solutions.
Critically reflecting on personal and professional values.
Continuously developing interpersonal skills through interaction with others from a range of diverse perspectives.
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
BS7XXX The Social World
x
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x
BS7XXX The Responsible
World
x
x
x
BS7XXX The Commercial
World
x
x
x
BS7XXX Reflecting on
Personal & Professional
Learning
x
x
x
BS7XXX The Financial World
x
x
x
x
BS7XXX The Changing World
x
x
x
x
BS7XXX The Future World
x
x
x
x
LO6
x
LO7
LO8
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
LO9
x
x
LO10
LO11
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x
x
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x
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x
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x
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BS7XXX Reflecting on
Personal and Professional
Practice
x
x
BS7XXX Research Methods
x
BS8801 Dissertation
x
Appendix 2
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Assessment Map of the Winchester MBA Programme 2015
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Type of Assessment
Formative
in class group presentation
Formative in-class individual
presentation
Formative peer review
Formative in class discussion
Formative tutor oral
feedback
Formative tutor written
feedback
Formative oral/written
feedback from coach
In class and take away
formative quiz or short form
questions (self marked with
solutions provided)
In class and take away
formative long form questions
(self marked with suggested
solutions provided)
Formative blog/wiki with peer
and tutor discussion
Summative report/proposal
Summative reflection
Summative case study
The
Social
World
The
The
Responsible Commercial
World
World
X
X
X
Reflecting on
Personal &
Professional
Practice
x
The
Changing
World
x
The
Financial
World
The
Future
World
Research
Methods in
Business
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Reflecting on
Personal &
Professional
Learning
X
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*The self-development portfolio, which includes two reflection modules, requires students to comment on how they have responded to formative and
summative feedback received on individual taught modules as part of their MBA learning journey.
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