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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
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CUAP Proposal-New Qualification/Subject
Section A
Proposal Description
Purpose of the proposal
To introduce International Business as a new subject for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and for the
Degree of Master of Commerce.
Justification
The Commerce Faculty has reviewed the use of 6 subject majors and 13 specialist endorsements within the B.Com
degree. In the light of this exercise, the Faculty proposes to replace the specialist endorsements with a new suite of 11
subject majors in: Accounting, Information Systems, Tax and Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management Science,
Marketing, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Human Resource Management and Management.
This proposal is the result of a comprehensive curriculum review which was prompted in part by the strategic decision
taken by the University to introduce 15 point common course sizes from 2011. The Faculty has taken this opportunity to
introduce new subject majors in key subject areas within the Commerce discipline, which also align closely with
established teaching and research groups within the constituent departments of the Faculty. These changes will
significantly strengthen the overall academic coherence of the UC Bachelor of Commerce degree and render the
programme more attractive to students – especially international applicants - many of whom were confused by the status
of ‘endorsements.’
The purpose of this proposal is to enable students majoring in International Business to take a BCom(Hons) and MCom
degree also majoring in International Business. This will help us to market the programmes to students and to market the
graduates to the business community. In common with the BCom major in the subject area, these programmes aim to
produce graduates with integrated and multidisciplinary knowledge, skills and appreciation for international business
practice who have the ability to work across national boundaries. In addition, for those students who continue with PhD
degrees, the BCom(Hons) and MCom will give them the discipline knowledge of the field that will form a coherent building
block for research in their chosen specialist area. In this way, the degrees will facilitate students entering research
degrees in the subject, and hence support staff research.
The degrees draw on existing teaching and research expertise in strategic management and international business in the
Department of Management and on expertise in international trade and finance in the Department of Economics. They
also draw on existing expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods from elsewhere in the Department of
Management.
The major complements other existing and proposed BCom Honours offerings within the Department of Management and
College of Business and Economics. Students may also specialise in Marketing, Human Resource Management,
Management, Management Science, or Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Acceptability
This proposal has been developed by members of the Organisation, Leadership and Development (OLD) group and has
been considered and approved by the Management Department.
Feedback has been sought from the following individuals and organisations and responses are available in section B:
Within the University of Canterbury
Academic colleagues within the Commerce Faculty
All other Faculty Deans, College PVCs and Academic Managers
The University Library
The University Centre for Teaching and Learning
The University Information and Communication Technology Services
Facilities Management
Student Recruitment and Development Unit
The Academic Quality Assurance Unit (AQUA)
The University of Canterbury Students’ Association
Current BCom enrolled students
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External Consultation
All NZ Business School Deans
The College of Business and Economics Advisory Board members
Goals of the programme
The goal of the programme is to build on the BCom major in International Business by enabling students to undertake
more advanced academic study in this subject area. The programmes are designed to produce graduates who are
competent reflective practitioners in the field and who have the necessary background and skills to undertake graduate
level research.
Graduate profile
The learning outcomes from the programme align with the generic learning goals adopted by the Faculty of Commerce for
the degree of BCom(Hons) and Part 1 of the MCom:
GOAL 1
Graduates can demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of current theoretical concepts and
frameworks in International Business, in Strategic Management and in one or more specialist area of international
business, trade or finance according to their chosen elective.
GOAL 2
Graduates from the course will be able to demonstrate logical, analytical and critical thinking with respect
to the academic literature in International Business, in Strategic Management and in one or more specialist area of
international business, trade or finance according to their chosen elective.
GOAL 3
Graduates can plan and carry out a supervised programme of academic research in the general subject
areas of international business and strategy that shows a sound understanding of ethical practice.
GOAL 4
Graduates from the course will be able to synthesise academic and professional literature and effectively
communicate their research in business presentations and reports and in an academic research report.
Outcome statement
The programme is designed to produce graduates who are competent reflective practitioners in the field of International
Business and who have the necessary background and skills to undertake graduate level research.
Programme overview
Students entering the BComHons) or Part 1 of the MCom programme will have to meet the following criteria:
(1)
(2)
B+ average or better across 90 points of 300-level courses in the International Business schedule.
A pass in MGMT 280 or equivalent.
The programme will consist of four courses, each worth 15 points (0.125 EFTS), Research Methods in Management
worth 30 points (0.25 EFTS), and a Management Research Project worth 30 points (0.25 EFTS).
Students will take two compulsory courses in the main subject areas of the degree: Advanced Strategic Management;
and International Business. They will take one additional course, which they may select from the options available in
Management, Marketing, Finance or European Studies. The Finance courses will be open to students who have taken
specific prerequisite courses during their undergraduate studies in International Business.
All students will take Research Methods in Management in their first semester of study, which will prepare them in
qualitative and quantitative research methods and in research design, and help them produce a Research Proposal. This
research proposal provides the basis for the individually supervised research project that students will undertake in their
second semester of study.
Proposed new regulations and prescriptions (see Calendar Form at the end of Section A)
See Calendar form
Proposed teaching/delivery methods
The proposed qualifications draw on existing courses offered by the College of Business and Economics, except with
respect to the Research Methods and Research Project components, which are described in the programme overview. It
is to be a campus-based programme, with online facilities complementing rather than replacing regular classroom
contact.
Assessment procedures
Courses within the degree make use of a variety of assessment procedures including case analysis presentations, writing
business plans, and an individually supervised research project. The research project will be moderated by at least one
member of staff who is not also involved in supervising the project.
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Predicted student numbers/EFTS
Based on recent enrolments in the existing programme, student numbers in individual courses can be expected to be
between 12 and 18. All of the courses in this programme also take students in related BCom Honours or MCom Part 1
degrees in order to make efficient use of the teaching time and expertise.
Resources
This proposal does not have specific impact on ICTS, library or other support facilities of the University. It draws on
existing discipline knowledge and staffing, and existing, established courses.
Plans for monitoring programme quality
The Department will establish a monitoring group to collect information on programme quality, retention, pass rates and
student satisfaction and to satisfy University review requirements.
Confirmation that Section B has been prepared and is available to CUAP on request
Yes
Calendar Form
New Qualification Regulations
The Degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom (Hons))
(p.86 in 2010 Calendar)
1. Subjects in which the Degree may be awarded
Please replace the existing text with:
‘The degree of BCom(Hons) may be awarded in the following subjects: Accounting and Information Systems,
Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Strategy and
Entrepreneurship, Management Science’.
2. Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
(p.88 in 2010 Calendar)
Please add:
International Business
MGMT 620, MGMT 680 and 60 points from Honours level courses in MGMT, MKTG, FINC and EURO. The combination
of courses must be approved by the International Business Director and will normally include a stipulated core of 30
points from MGMT640-649.
P:
(1)
B+ average or better across 90 points of 300-level courses in the International Business schedule.
(2)
Pass in MGMT 280 or equivalent.
3. Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Master of Commerce
(p.94 in 2010 Calendar)
Please add:
International Business
Part I:
MGMT 620, MGMT 680 and 60 points from Honours level courses in MGMT, MKTG, FINC and EURO. The combination
of courses must be approved by the International Business Director and will normally include a stipulated core of 30
points from MGMT 640-649.
P:
(1)
B+ average or better across 90 points of 300-level courses in the International Business schedule.
(2)
Pass in MGMT 280 or equivalent.
Part II: A thesis (MGMT 695).
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4. Update the Course Catalogue to include under Management (2010 UC calendar, p.707)
Management
Department of Management
MGMT 611 Strategic Human Resource Management
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This course examines current issues in strategic human resource management (SHRM) through readings, case studies
and dialogue based on relevant theory and research in areas such as linking HRM to business performance, key general
principles in managing people, and managing people in dynamic and complex situations such as today’s global
environment. In addition, students complete an independent study project approved by the instructor.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT611-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 612 Managing Conflict: Contemporary Employment Relations
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This course explores employment-related conflict. This comprises (a) an overview of the legal framework and institutional
arrangements, and (b) contemporary, social psychological perspectives of conflict, and the application of these in terms of
developing practices and systems for managing employment relationships.
P: 300-level courses in HRM and MGMT
MGMT612-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 613 Organisational Change
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The course deals with the content and process of change in organisations. It examines current theories on organisational
change and assesses current perspectives on managing change. It presents tools for managing change and assesses
the positive and negative consequences of organisational change.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT613-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MGMT 614 Special Topics in Human Resource Management
15 points 0.1250 EFTS
An advanced examination of current issues in Organisational Behaviour and/or Human Resource Management
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT 651-11 S1 (C) Semester 1
NOT OFFERED IN 2011
MGMT 616 Responsible Leadership
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The course addresses the topic of leadership in relation to the responsibility of the leader towards various stakeholders
(e.g. employees, shareholders, community, suppliers, and environment) in both national and international context. In the
course we evaluate advanced leadership theory and build practical leadership capabilities.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT616-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 617 Advanced Communication Management
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The effective management of communication is central to the success of all enterprises regardless of whether they are
commercial enterprises or not-for-profit. This course examines what is known about communication management using
examples from marketing, public relations, politics, journalism, mass, organisational and interpersonal communication.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT617-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT620 Research Methods
30 points 0.250 EFTS
This course focuses on the conceptualisation of research issues in the field of management, the various management
research paradigms in use, and the methodological approaches employed in management research. It discusses the
nature and use of quantitative and qualitative methods in academic management research. This includes the
development of research questions within a theoretical system informed by management and organization theories, and
with a view to the appropriate methods of data collection and analysis, as well as the reporting and communication of
research results.
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P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
R: MGMT 420
MGMT620-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MGMT 641 Entrepreneurship
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
R: MGMT 441
MGMT 641-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 643 Advanced Strategic Management
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT643-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MGMT 644 International Business and Entrepreneurship
This course has the dual objectives of preparing students to undertake internationalisation activity as reflective
practitioners and providing the conceptual background needed for research in the field of international
business/entrepreneurship.
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT644-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 680 Management Research Project
30 points 0.250 EFTS
A course where students complete a written project based upon their research proposal developed in MGMT 620.
P: MGMT 620
MGMT680-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MGMT 695 MCom Thesis
120 points 1.0000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT 695-09A(C) Starts any time
Note: Part-time enrolment (0.65 EFTS) is available on approval
MGMT 790 Management PhD
120 Points 1.000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MGMT 695-09A(C) Starts any time
Note: Part-time enrolment (0.65 EFTS) is available on approval
5. Update the course catalogue to include under Marketing (2010 UC Calendar after p.734)
Marketing
Department of Management
MKTG 603 Advanced Consumer Behaviour
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to advanced consumer behaviour and research, and for students to
develop the ability to integrate the various theories and research findings presented.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
R: MGMT 423
MKTG603-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MKTG 605 Advanced Marketing Strategy
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This paper examines marketing strategy as a market-driven process of strategy development that delivers superior
customer value and ensures satisfactory organisational performance including sustained competitive advantage. A
special focus of the paper is the examination and critical analysis of classic and the latest literature in strategic marketing
against an environment that is dynamic and hugely challenging.
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P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
R: MGMT 424
MKTG605-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MKTG 609 Advanced Services and Tourism Marketing
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
This course covers the principles and theories of advanced services and tourism marketing.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
R: MGMT 421
MKTG609-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MKTG 611 Current Topics Marketing
15 Points 0.125 EFTS
An advanced examination of contemporary issues in marketing.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
R: MGMT 452
MKTG611-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MKTG 620 Research Methods
30 Points 0.250 EFTS
A core course for all postgraduate students in marketing. This paper provides an overview of the research process, and
examines the different types of research philosophies used to help develop theory. An in-depth examination of qualitative
and quantitative research techniques is provided to assist students when designing their own research study.
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MKTG620-11S1 (C) Semester 1
MKTG 680 Marketing Research Project
30 Points 0.250 EFTS
A course where students complete a written project based upon their research proposal developed in MKTG 620.
P: MKTG 620
MKTG680-11S2 (C) Semester 2
MKTG 695 MCom Thesis
120 Points 1.000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MKTG690-11W (C) Whole year course
MKTG 790 Marketing PhD
120 Points 1.000 EFTS
P: Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
MGMT 695-09A(C) Starts any time
Note: Part-time enrolment (0.65 EFTS) is available on approval
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