2008/2009
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Postgraduate Programme
in
BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT
These regulations refer to the content of the course in the session 2008-2009 but are subject
to change from time to time. Notice of change will be given in subsequent editions to these
Regulations. Students should enquire as to the up-to date position when they need to know
this.
These Programme Regulations should be read in conjunction with Regulation XXI and the
relevant Module Specifications.
1.
STRUCTURE
1.1
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the Business School.
1.2
The minimum and maximum periods of study for the awards covered by these regulations are
specified in regulation XXI.
1.3
The Programme leads to the award of MRes, MRes with Distinction, Postgraduate Diploma
(PGDip), PGDip with Distinction, Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) or PGCert with Distinction
as specified in regulation XXI.
2.
CONTENT
CODE
TITLE
BSP010
BSP011
BSP012
BSP013
BSP014
BSP016
BSP017
BSP015
Principles of Research Design
Research Ethics and Business Audiences
Effective Management of Research
Qualitative Methods and Analysis I
Qualitative Methods and Analysis II
Quantitative Methods and Analysis I
Quantitative Methods and Analysis II
Dissertation
MODULE WEIGHT
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
75
3.
ASSESSMENT
3.1
Each module in the programme will be assessed, and credit will be awarded, in accordance
with the levels of achievement specified in regulation XXI.
3.2
In accordance with regulation XXI, but with the exclusion of module BSP015 (Dissertation),
candidates who have a right of re-assessment in a module may choose to be re-assessed at
an earlier date than that of the next routine assessment of the module.
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4.
AWARDS: SPECIFIC PROGRAMME PROVISIONS
As provided for in regulation XXI, candidates must fulfil the following requirements in order to be
eligible for an award:
4.1
To be eligible for the award of PGCert, candidates must fulfil the requirements specified in
regulation XXI.
4.2
To be eligible for the award of PGDip, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and
achieve a minimum of 40% in one further module.
4.3
To be eligible for the award of MRes, candidates must accumulate at least 165 credits and
achieve a minimum of 40% in the remaining module.
4.4
To be eligible for the award of PGCert, PGDip or MRes with Distinction, candidates must fulfil
the requirements specified in regulation XXI.
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