PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
MSc in Management
Final award (BSc, MA etc):
MSc
(where stopping off points exist they should be
detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
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(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme
specification is applicable:
From 2015 intake onwards
(e.g. from 2008 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body:
University College London
Teaching institution:
University College London
Faculty:
Engineering
Parent Department:
Department of Management Science and Innovation
(the department responsible for the administration of
the programme)
Departmental web page address:
https://www.msi.ucl.ac.uk/
(if applicable)
Method of study:
Full-time, part-time
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the
programme:
Good undergraduate degree (at least 2:1)
Good level of English (IELTS 7)
GMAT score of at least 600 or GRE score of at least 310
Length of the programme:
(please note any periods spent away
from UCL, such as study abroad or
placements in industry)
Full-time: one calendar year
Part-time: two calendar years
Level on Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes)
Relevant subject benchmark statement
(SBS)
Level 7: Master’s degree
Business and management
(see Guidance notes)
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Brief outline of the structure of the
programme and its assessment
methods:
The programme consists of :
Eight taught modules assessed by coursework and/or written
examination (8 x 15 credits)
Research project (60 credits)
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(see guidance notes)
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The programme includes two routes:
- Route A (for students who have not previously studied
business and management)
- Route B (for students who already have an undergraduate
degree in business and management)
Route A consists of 7 compulsory modules and 1 optional module.
Route B consists of 7 compulsory modules and 1 optional module; 3
of the compulsory modules form one of 3 possible pathways:
- Pathway 1: Finance
- Pathway 2: Leadership
- Pathway 3: Technology Management
Board of Examiners:
i) Name of Board of Examiners:
Management Science and Innovation (MSING)
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
Date of next scheduled
accreditation visit:
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EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
The programme is designed to enhance the career prospects of recent graduates through the advanced study of
business and organizations. The degree draws on the knowledge and skills gained from a first degree in a nonmanagement discipline. It envisages educating graduates who can make an early and substantial contribution to
their future employer.
The overall aims of the programme are to:
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develop knowledge and understanding of diverse organizations and their management in the context of
complexity and change
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enable graduates to use analytical methods and techniques for scanning, selecting and analyzing business
and management information in a creative and systematic way
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develop critical appreciation of relevant theory and how it can be applied in practice to manage people,
organizations and their external environments
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encourage personal and professional development for lifelong learning
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding,
qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
A: Knowledge and understanding
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Knowledge and understanding of:
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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
markets and customers – the
concepts, theoretical frameworks
and their implementation for analysis
and development of goods for
particular markets and customers
accounting and finance – the
concepts, uses and management of
relevant resources and information
people and teams – the
management and development of
people and teams in organisational
settings based on theories of
organisational pscyhology and
behaviour
strategy and competition – concepts
and tools for analysis and
development of business and
corporate level strategy in the
context of competitive rivalry
operations – the management of
resources, projects and operations
across industries
ethical leadership – sensitivity and
ability to develop responses to
ethical issues encountered in
organisations and their interactions
with society
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A range of methods including lectures,
seminars, workshops, private reading and
individual and group projects will be applied.
The research project is carried out in cooperation with a company in order to base some
of the learning on practical and real-life
experience.
The case method will be used to give students a
better understanding of practice and how theory
can used to examine real-life scenarios.
Students are divided into study groups to
encourage peer-based learning that builds on
students’ current and past experiences.
Each student will have a junior or mid-level
mentor from the industry.
Assessment:
- Formative assessment via class discussion and
presentations as well as mock exams and peer
assessment of early assignment drafts and
- Substantive assessment via a mix of
coursework and examinations depending on the
subject matter
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills:
(i) analyze, synthesize and appraise
information and experiences in a
creative and critical way
(ii) critically evaluate arguments based
on evidence, logic and values of
different actors
(iii) establish criteria and make use of
relevant decision-making models to
identify, assess and solve business
problems
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
- A range of methods including lectures, class
exercises and verbal feedback will be used.
- Most of the learning will take place via work on
individual and groups assignments and projects;
tutor feedback on this work will also be
essential.
Assessment:
- Formative assessment via class and home
exercises; feedback also given by tutors during
class discussion and presentations
- Substantive assessment via a mix of
coursework and examinations depending on the
subject matter
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C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to):
(i) carry out research into business and
management topics including the
collection, analysis and presentation
of data
(ii) scan and organize quantitative and
qualitative data for abstracting
meaning in diverse organizational
contexts
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
- A range of methods including lectures, class
exercises and verbal feedback will be used.
- Most of the learning will take place via work on
individual and groups assignments and projects;
tutor feedback on this work will also be
essential.
Assessment:
- Formative assessment via discussions with
personal tutor and research project supervisor
- Substantive assessment via coursework and
research project.
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills (able to):
(i) effectively communicate complex
ideas and arguments, both orally and
in writing
(ii) contribute to the formation and
running of effective teams including
the identification and management of
typical problems in team
development
(iii) prioritize and manage time and
workload
(iv) identify personal learning needs for
continuing professional development
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
- The degree will comprise specially designed
workshops on presentation, communication and
time management skills.
- Presentation, communications and negotiation
theory is the subject matter of several modules
and students will participate to exercises and
presentations to develop their skills in these
areas.
- Two of the modules review theory of team
formation and development with related case
studies and exercises.
Assessment:
- Formative assessment via class discussion and
presentations as well as in specially designed
workshops on professional development
- Substantive assessment via a mix of
coursework and examinations depending on the
subject matter
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
 the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Framework-Higher-Education-Qualifications08.pdf);
 the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmarkstatements);
 the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable);
 UCL teaching and learning policies;
 staff research.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the
learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes
full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes,
content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the
departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually
by UCL and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Programme Organiser(s)
Marco Aponte-Moreno
Name(s):
Date of Production:
9 November 2009
Date of Review:
September 2014
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Date approved by Head of
Department:
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
September 2014
October 2014
January 2015
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