Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards) 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
C1J1-IMM (Exit Awards C1J2-IMM, C1J3-IMM)
Master of Science in International Marketing Management
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to) 4. Exit Awards (graduation only) 5. Type
6. Date of Production
MSc
PGDip, PGCert
Taught
11th December 2013
Code Course Title
C11CC Contemporary Consumers
C11IS
Strategic Marketing
C11RL Marketing Logistics
Option from Section 8
C11BU Research Philosophy and Practice
C11MC Communications and Branding
Option from Section 8
Option from Section 8
C11RP Company Research Project
OR
OR
C11ID International Marketing Management
Dissertation
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
60
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
A choice is given of
undertaking the
existing Company
Research Project or
undertaking a
dissertation. The
rationale is to give
student choice and to
provide flexibility for
those students who
cannot locate a case
company.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
C11SY
C41GH
C11IC
A11CC
D41SS
A11AM
Course Title
Corporate Social Responsibility
Global Heritage
ICT Utilisation within the SME Context
Climate Change Causes & Impacts
Social Sustainability
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption
Measures
C11DB Managing Diversity in Business
C11PA Project Management
C11DK Advances in Digital Marketing
C11SK Sustainable Marketing
C11TT Issues and Trends in Tourism
C11TL International Trade Law
C11FM Fashion Buying and Merchandising
New Course
Code
Notes
SCQF Level
1
1
1
1
2
2
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course
descriptors)
SCQF Credits
X
X
X
X
X
X
Courses:
Phase (Parttime only)
HWUM
Dubai
ALP
IDL
Collaborative
Partner
Semester
OPTIONAL COURSES
Edinburgh/
Orkney/SBC
8.
Notes
SCQF Level
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course
descriptors)
New Course
Phase (Parttime only)
MANDATORY COURSES & DISSERTATION/PROJECT
Courses:
SCQF Credits
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
HWUM
Dubai
ALP
IDL
Collaborative
Partner
Semester
Edinburgh/
Orkney/SBC
7.
15
15
15
15
15
15
11
11
11
11
11
11
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards) 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
C1J1-IMM (Exit Awards C1J2-IMM, C1J3-IMM)
Master of Science in International Marketing Management
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to) 4. Exit Awards (graduation only) 5. Type
6. Date of Production
MSc
PGDip, PGCert
Taught
11th December 2013
9. COMPOSITION e.g. 8 taught courses (5 mandatory + 3 optional) plus a dissertation
8 taught courses (5 Mandatory + 3 Optional) plus a dissertation or company project
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
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
None
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
Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards) 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
C1J1-IMM (Exit Awards C1J2-IMM, C1J3-IMM)
Master of Science in International Marketing Management
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to) 4. Exit Awards (graduation only) 5. Type
6. Date of Production
MSc
PGDip, PGCert
Taught
11th December 2013
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
Yes X No
15.
AWARD
Minimum No.
Overall
Basis of Overall Mark/Grade
Other Requirements
REQUIREMENTS Course Passes Mark/Grade
The award criteria 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.
Master (Distinction):
≥70%/ A Credit weighted average ≥70% over 8 courses at
9 courses passed. Average
9
grades A-C plus a dissertation/projects at grade A of 70% across taught
courses and the
dissertation, with at least
6 courses at ≥ 60% (grade
B). No course of grade D,
E or F (at any assessment
opportunity).
Master:
≥50% / C Credit weighted average ≥50% over 8 courses at
9 courses passed. Average
9
grades A-D plus a dissertation/projects at minimum of 50% across taught
grade C
courses and at least 50%
in the dissertation. At
least 6 courses at ≥ 50%
(grade C). No course with
grade E or F.
Diploma (Distinction):
≥70% / A Credit weighted average ≥70% over 8 courses at
8 courses passed. Average
8
grades A-C
of 70% across taught
courses. At least 6
courses ≥ 60% (Grade B).
No course with grade D, E
or F (at any assessment
opportunity).
Diploma:
≥40% / D Credit weighted average ≥40% over 8 courses at
8 courses passed. Average
8
grades A-E
of 40% across taught
courses, with minimum of
six courses at ≥ 40%
(grade D). No course with
grade F.
Certificate:
≥40% / D Credit weighted average ≥40% over 4 courses at
4 courses passed. Average
4
grades A-E
of 40% across taught
courses. At least 4
courses, degree subject
specific at ≥ 40% (Grade D
or better).
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
16. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION
17. Programme Accredited by
Chartered Institute of
Marketing
18. QAA Subject
Benchmarking Group(s)
For Office Use Only
Approval Date:
Meeting:
Paper Ref:
Business and Management