Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes Template
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards) 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
C1G7-FIN/C15D-FIN/C1G0-FIN
Master of Science in International Business Management with Finance
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to) 4. Exit Awards (graduation only) 5. Type
6. Date of Production
18 September 2014
MSc
PGDip International Business
Taught
Management with Finance
PGCert International Business
Management
Code
C11IB
C11CS
C31FN
C21BE
C11BU
C31FC
C11BM
Course Title
International Business
Competitive Strategy
Financial Analysis
Business Economics
Research Philosophy & Practice
Finance
Dissertation
Notes
15
15
15
15
15
15
60
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Code
C11IC
C11GB
C11OE
C11FS
C11MP
C11LD
C11OH
C11SY
C11MG
C11DK
C11SK
C11ME
C11PA
C11DB
C11TL
Course Title
ICT Utilisation within SME Context
Global Purchasing & Supply
Operations Management
Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma
Measuring & Managing Performance
Leadership
Work, Culture & Organisations
Corporate Social Responsibility
Marketing
Advances in Digital Marketing
Sustainable Marketing
Quality Management and Engineering
Project Management
Managing Diversity in Business
International Trade Law
New Course
Phase (Parttime only)
Notes
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course
descriptors)
SCQF Level
x
x
Courses:
SCQF Credits
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
HWUM
Dubai
ALP
IDL
Collaborative
Partner
Semester
OPTIONAL COURSES
Edinburgh/
Orkney/SBC
8.
New Course
Phase (Parttime only)
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course
descriptors)
SCQF Level
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MANDATORY COURSES & DISSERTATION/PROJECT
Courses:
SCQF Credits
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
HWUM
Dubai
ALP
IDL
Collaborative
Partner
Semester
Edinburgh/
Orkney/SBC
7.
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
9. COMPOSITION e.g. 8 taught courses (5 mandatory + 3 optional) plus a dissertation
8 taught courses (6 mandatory + 2 optional) plus a dissertation.
10. AWARDS, CREDITS & LEVEL e.g. requires xx SCQF credits including a minimum of xx at Level 9 and xx at Level 10
The awards, credits and level for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) Yes x No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below, highlight changes and provide a rationale.
Masters Degree
180 SCQF Credits including a minimum of 150 SCQF credits at Level 11
Postgraduate Diploma
120 SCQF Credits including a minimum of 90 SCQF credits at Level 11
Postgraduate Certificate
60 SCQF Credits including a minimum of 40 SCQF credits at Level 11
Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes Template
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards) 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
C1G7-FIN/C15D-FIN/C1G0-FIN
Master of Science in International Business Management with Finance
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to) 4. Exit Awards (graduation only) 5. Type
6. Date of Production
18 September 2014
MSc
PGDip International Business
Taught
Management with Finance
PGCert International Business
Management
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
11. DURATION OF STUDY
The duration of study is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick)
If you have selected "No" please amend the entries below as appropriate and highlight changes.
Standard
IN MONTHS
Full-time
Part-time
Full-time
Part-time
Masters
12
24
24
48
Diploma
9
15
24
48
Certificate
6
12
24
48
Yes x
Maximum
ALP
84
84
84
No
IDL
84
84
84
12. ASSESSMENT METHODS
A. Please list all courses which are assessed by 100% written examination below and include course descriptors
B. Please list all courses which consist of a variation in assessment methods across locations/modes of study. Please provide
details and a rationale for variations and include course descriptors.
None.
13. RE-ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The re-assessment policy for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick)
Yes x No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
1. A student who has been awarded a Grade E or F in a course may be re-assessed in that course. A student who has been awarded
a Grade D in a course may be re-assessed in that course in order to proceed to, or be eligible to receive the award of, Masters.
2. A student shall be permitted one re-assessment opportunity in a maximum of three taught courses. The opportunity for reassessment in four or more taught courses shall be at the discretion of the Progression Board.
3. Any further re-assessment opportunities in a course will require the approval of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
4. A student may be permitted, at the discretion of the Progression Board, to be re-assessed in the dissertation, project or other
supervised research component of the course of study.
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
14. PROGRESSION TO DISSERTATION/PROJECT
In accordance with University Regulations, to progress to Masters level a minimum of Grade C is normally required
in all taught courses.
If you have selected "No" please provide further details and rationale below
Overall
AWARD
Minimum No.
Basis of Overall Mark/Grade
REQUIREMENTS Course Passes Mark/Grade
The award criteria for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick)
15.
Yes
x No
Other Requirements
Yes
x No
Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes Template
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards) 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
C1G7-FIN/C15D-FIN/C1G0-FIN
Master of Science in International Business Management with Finance
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to) 4. Exit Awards (graduation only) 5. Type
6. Date of Production
18 September 2014
MSc
PGDip International Business
Taught
Management with Finance
PGCert International Business
Management
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
Master (Distinction):
9
70%
Credit-weighted average of all course scores,
including dissertation
Master:
9
50%
Credit-weighted average of all course scores,
including dissertation
Diploma (Distinction):
8
70%
Credit-weighted average of all course scores
Diploma:
8
40%
Credit-weighted average of all course scores
Certificate:
4
40%
Credit-weighted average of course scores
At least 6 courses at
>=60%, (Grade B). No
course with grade D, E or
F (at any assessment
opportunity).
At least 6 courses at
>=50% (Grade C) and
dissertation at minimum
grade C. No course with
grade E or F.
At least 6 courses at
>=60% (Grade B). No
course with grade D, E or
F (at any assessment
opportunity).
At least 6 courses at
>=40% (Grade D). No
course with grade F.
At least 4 courses, degree
subject-specific at >=40%,
(Grade D).
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
16. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION
The dissertation will be positioned within the subject area of International Business Management with Finance and the title will be
agreed by the programme director and dissertation supervisor.
17. Programme Accredited by
18. QAA Subject
Benchmarking Group(s)
For Office Use Only
Approval Date:
Meeting:
Paper Ref:
Business and Management