19.92
Department of Management
Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Leadership Studies
with
Specialisation
in
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1].
19.92.1
19.92.2
19.92.3
19.92.4
19.92.5
Admission
Notwithstanding Regulations 19.1.1 candidates shall normally:
(i)
possess a degree from a United Kingdom University; or
(ii)
possess other qualifications deemed, by the Course Director of
the relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to be
equivalent to (i), above including the Postgraduate Diploma in
Business or its equivalent; or
(iii)
be deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route,
acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic
standard equivalent to (i) above.
In addition, all successful applicants will be required to have had
a period of relevant managerial experience. For applicants holding a
degree of a University in the United Kingdom, or an equivalent
academic or professional qualification, the period is normally three
years. Other applicants, who lack formal qualifications but have
substantial managerial experience, will normally be required to register
first for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and have a minimum of
five years of relevant experience.
Applicants holding the MSc in Business and Management from the
University of Strathclyde, and wishing to convert this degree to the
MBA, must undertake a special curriculum detailed in below.
Applicants may also be required to obtain a satisfactory score in an
admissions test and/or be called for interview.
Duration of Study
Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply. All students proceeding to Masters will
be allowed one further year from the date of the final examination
board for the dissertation.
Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.6, the maximum duration of study for
students will be 72 months for the taught element and one further year
from the date of the final examination board for the MBA Project.
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by
distance learning.
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
Compulsory Classes
Level
MG 914
Managing People in Organizations
5
MG 915
Marketing Management
5
MG 916
Operations Management
5
MG 917
Financial and Management Accounting
5
MG 918
Finance and Financial Management
5
MG 919
Analytical Support for Decision Making
5
MG 920
Exploring the International Business Environment 5
MG 920
Making Strategy
5
MG 921
Strategy Analysis and Evaluation
5
MG 923
Strategic Consulting in Practice
5
MG 924
MBA Project
5
MG xxx
The Reflective Practitioner
5
Credits
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
40
20
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course
MBA
Optional Classes
No fewer than 20 credits chosen from the classes listed in Regulation
19.92.6
MBA with Specialisation in Leadership Studies
Compulsory Classes
MG XXX
Leadership in Management
MG XXX
Leadership Theory and Practice
Level
5
5
Credits
10
10
Special curriculum for students wishing to convert the MSc in
Business and Management to the Master of Business
Administration
[The MSc in Business and Management is currently under review; as
such, the syllabus to convert this degree to an MBA has yet to be
determined.]
Approved List of Optional Classes
19.92.6
GB 810
GB 821
GB 867
GB 868
GB 872
MG 905
MG 942
MG XXX
MG XXX
XX 9XX
XX 9XX
MG 943
MG 940
XX 9XX
Global Operations Strategy
Managing Inter-Organizational Partnerships
and Alliances
Programme and Project Management
Understanding Change
Change Agency
Reflexive Management Practice
Leadership
Marketing in a Digital and Cross-Cultural World
Organisational Ethics
Advanced Making Strategy
Brand Development in Asia
Business Marketing Relationships
Business Process Management with SAP
Corporate Fraud
5
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
XX 9XX
MG 946
E-business Strategy
5
Effective Measurement of Business
Performance
5
XX 9XX
Entrepreneurial Finance
5
XX 9XX
International Accounting and Finance
5
XX 9XX
International Business
5
XX 9XX
International Financial Reporting
5
XX 9XX
International Supply Chain Management
5
XX 9XX
Managing for Shareholder Value
5
XX 9XX
New Venture Creation
5
XX 9XX
Project Risk Analysis and Management
5
XX 9XX
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
5
XX 9XX
Strategic Financial Management
5
MG 941
Strategic Risk Management and Accounting
5
XX 9XX
Treasury Management
5
Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director
of the relevant study route.
19.92.7
19.92.8
19.92.9
19.92.10
19.92.11
19.92.12
19.92.13
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Students are required to pass written examinations and to perform to
the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners in the coursework.
Students who fail to satisfy the Board of Examiners will be allowed one
resit attempt to pass the relevant class(es) and may, in the light of their
overall performance, be permitted one further attempt to pass any
failed class at the next diet of examinations, or as prescribed by the
Board of Examiners.
The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of
the course.
Award
Degree of MBA: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of
Master of Business Administration, a candidate must have performed
to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners and must have
accumulated no fewer than 180 credits of which 40 must have been
awarded in respect of the MBA project.
Degree of MBA in a named subject: In order to qualify for the award
of the degree of MBA in a named subject, a candidate must have
performed to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners and must have
accumulated no fewer than 180 Credits of which a prescribed number
must be in their chosen named pathway and 40 must have been
awarded in respect of the MBA project.
Transfer
In relation to the transfer from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business to
the degree of Master of Business Administration the relevant parts of
Regulations 19.1.29 – 19.1.33 shall apply as appropriate.
Applicants holding the MSc in Business and Management who wish to
convert their degree to the MBA in accordance with Regulation
19.92.58 must do so within 5 years of qualifying for the MSc. On
qualifying for the award of the MBA, candidates will be required to
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
19.92.14
surrender the MSc degree (if conferred) before graduating with the
MBA.
At the Board of Examiners’ discretion, a student who fails to meet the
requirements for the award of the MBA may be considered for transfer
to and award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business. A student in
this category will automatically be barred from re-enrolment on the
MBA programme on the basis of this Diploma in Business.
19.92.15
to 19.92.20 (Numbers not used).
Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.92.21
Admission
Notwithstanding Regulations 19.1.1 candidates shall normally possess:
(i)
a degree from a United Kingdom University and a minimum of
three year’s relevant work experience; or
(ii)
other qualifications deemed, by the Course Director of the
relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to be equivalent
to (i) above and a minimum of three year’s relevant work
experience; or
(iv)
five years management experience and a satisfactory
performance in an appropriate admissions test; or
(v)
be deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route,
acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic
standard equivalent to (i) above.
Applicants may also be required to obtain a satisfactory score in an
admissions test and/or be called for interview.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
19.92.22
Duration of Study
Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply. Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.6 the
maximum duration of study for students will be 72 months.
19.92.23
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by
distance learning.
19.92.24
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
Optional Classes
No fewer than 120 credits chosen from
GB 962
Marketing Management
Level
Credits
5
10
GB 963
GB 964
MG 917
MG 918
MG 919
MG 920
MG 922
MG 923
MG XXX
MG XXX
Such other
nominee.
Operations Management
5
Managing People in Organizations
5
Financial and Management Accounting
5
Finance and Financial Management
5
Analytical Support for Decision Making
5
Exploring the International Business Environment 5
Making Strategy
5
Strategic Consulting in Practice
5
Strategy Analysis and Evaluation
5
The Reflective Practitioner
5
classes as may be approved by the Course Director or
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
19.92.25
19.92.26
19.92.27
19.92.28
19.92.29
19.92.30
Students are required to pass written examinations and to perform to
the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners in the coursework.
Students who fail to satisfy the Board of Examiners will be allowed one
resit attempt to pass the relevant class(es) and may, in the light of their
overall performance, be permitted one further attempt to pass any one
failed class normally in the next diet of examinations or as prescribed
by the Board of Examiners.
The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of
the course.
Award
In order to qualify for the degree of Postgraduate Diploma in Business,
a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the
taught classes of the course.
Transfer
In relation to the transfer from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business to
the degree of Master of Business Administration, the relevant parts of
regulations 19.1.29 – 19.1.33 shall apply as appropriate.
(Number not used).
Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Management
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1.]
19.92.31
Admission
Notwithstanding Regulations 19.1.1 candidates shall normally possess:
(i)
a degree from a United Kingdom University and a minimum of
three year’s relevant work experience; or
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
(ii)
other qualifications deemed, by the Course Director of the
relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to be equivalent
to (i) above and a minimum of three year’s relevant work
experience; or
(iv)
five years management experience and a satisfactory
performance in an appropriate admissions test; or
(v)
be deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route,
acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic
standard equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
19.92.32
19.92.33
19.92.34
19.92.35
Applicants may also be required to obtain a satisfactory score in an
admissions test and/or be called for interview.
Duration of Study
Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply.
Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.6 the maximum duration of study for
students will be 72 months.
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by
distance learning.
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
Optional Classes
Level
Credits
No fewer than 60 credits chosen from:
GB 962
Marketing Management
5
10
GB 963
Operations Management
5
10
GB 964
Managing People in Organizations
5
10
MG 917
Financial and Management Accounting
5
10
MG 918
Finance and Financial Management
5
10
MG 919
Analytical Support for Decision Making
5
10
MG 920
Exploring the International Business Environment 5
10
MG 922
Making Strategy
5
10
MG 923
Strategic Consulting in Practice
5
10
MG XXX
Strategy Analysis and Evaluation
5
10
MG XXX
The Reflective Practitioner
5
20
Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director or
nominee.
19.92.36
19.92.37
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Students are required to pass written examinations and to perform to
the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners in the coursework.
Students who fail to satisfy the Board of Examiners will be allowed one
resit attempt to pass the relevant class(es) and may, in the light of their
overall performance, be permitted one further attempt to pass any one
19.92.38
19.92.39
failed class normally in the next diet of examinations or as prescribed
by the Board of Examiners.
The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of
the course.
Award
In order to qualify for the degree of Postgraduate Certificate in
Management, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer
than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course.
19.92.40
to 19.92.49 (Numbers not used)
Business and Management
MSc in Business and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1.]
19.92.50
Admission
Regulations 19.1.1 shall apply.
19.92.51
Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply.
19.92.52
Mode of Study
The course is available by full-time and part-time study.
19.92.53
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
chosen from List A
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
including all the classes in List A
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including an
individual or group project
As permitted by Regulation 19.1.3 and at the discretion of the Course
Director, exemption from part of the course may be granted to students
submitting evidence of appropriate academic attainment or accredited
prior experiential learning.
Classes
List A
MG 919
MG 9XX
MG 927
MG 931
MG 9XX
MG 9XX
MG 9XX
MG 9XX
MG 9XX
List B
MG 937
MG 9XX
MG 9XX
MG 950
Level
Credits
Analytical Support for Decision Making
Business Economics
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Finance and Financial Management
Managerial Accounting
Managing People in Organisations
Marketing Management
Professional Management Practice
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
Programme and Project Management
Global Operations Strategy
Understanding Change in Organisations
Change Agency
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director
or nominee.
Students for the degree of MSc only:
Compulsory Classes
either
GB 875
Individual Dissertation
or
MG 9XX
Group Dissertation
19.92.54
19.92.55
19.92.56
19.92.57
19.92.58
5
60
5
60
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.19 and 19.1.20 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the
examinations, coursework, the dissertation where undertaken and, if
required, in an oral examination.
Award
Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc
in Business and Management, a candidate must normally have
accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 60 must have been
awarded in respect of the dissertation.
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Management, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the taught
classes of the course.
Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the
postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management, a candidate
must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the
taught classes of the course.
19.92.59
to 19.92.79 (Numbers not used)
Business Information Technology Systems
MSc in Business Information Technology Systems
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Technology
Systems
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1.]
19.92.80
Admission
Regulations 19.1.1 and 19.1.2 shall apply.
19.92.81
Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.
Mode of Study
19.92.82
19.92.83
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by
distance learning.
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate by full-time study – no fewer
than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma by full time study – no fewer than
120 credits
for the degree of MSc by full-time study – no fewer than 180
credits including a dissertation
for the Postgraduate Certificate by part-time study or distance
learning – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma by part-time study or distance
learning – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc by part-time study or distance learning –
no fewer than 180 credits including a dissertation
19.92.84
19.92.85
19.92.86
Compulsory Classes
MG 906
Developing Business Strategy
MG 907
Managing Business Resources
MG 908
Operations Management and the Business
Process
MG 909
Programme and Project Management: An
IT Focus
CS 922
Enterprise Architecture
CS 924
Database Systems Development
CS 925
Web Systems Development
CS 928
Service Management
Level
5
5
Credits
15
15
5
15
5
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
Students for the degree of MSc only:
Either
GB 874
Group Dissertation
or
GB 875
Individual Dissertation
Level
Credits
5
60
5
60
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.19 and 19.1.20 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the
examinations, coursework, the dissertation where appropriate and, if
required, in an oral examination.
Award
Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc
in Business Information Technology Systems, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 45
must have been awarded in respect of the dissertation.
19.92.87
19.92.88
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Technology Systems, a
student must normally have accumulated no fewer than 117 credits
from the taught classes of the course.
Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Technology Systems,
a student must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits
from the taught classes of the course.
19.92.89
to 19.92.99 (Numbers not used)
International Management
Master of International Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Management
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.92.100
Admission
Regulations 19.1.1 and 19.1.2 shall apply.
19.92.101
Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.
19.92.102
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time study only.
19.92.103
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MIM – no fewer than 180 credits including a
dissertation
Compulsory Classes
Level
BF 930
International Strategy
5
BF 931
International Marketing
5
BF 932
International Finance
5
BF 933
International Human Resource Management
5
BF 934
Cross Cultural Management
5
BF 935
International Business; Global and
Local Perspectives
5
BF 936
Business Communications
5
BF 937
Doing Business Abroad
5
BF 938
Developing a Business Plan
5
Optional Classes*
No fewer than 32 credits chosen from:
BF 926
The Multinational Subsidiary : Strategy
Entrepreneurship and Public Policy
BF 927
Competing With and Within China
BF 928
Management of International Relationships
BF 939
Planning and Managing the Global Enterprise
BF 940
Research Seminar in International Management
BF 941
The World Trade Organisation and its Key
Players and Relationships
BF 942
Currency Risk Management and Derivatives
BF 943
Finance for International Managers
BF 944
International Corporate Reporting
BF 945
International Entrepreneurship
Credits
7
7
7
7
15
15
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
8
8
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
5
8
8
8
8
8
BF 946
BF 947
Advanced Topics in International HRM
5
Economic Development in China and the
Pacific Rim
5
MG 900
Global Operations Management
5
MG 901
Management Consulting : A Global Perspective 5
MG 902
Leadership : A Global Perspective
5
MG 903
Business Development in Asia
5
* With the approval of the Course Director, students may be
permitted to substitute an approved class from other postgraduate
courses offered.
Students for the degree of Master of International Management only
BF 950
Dissertation
5
19.92.104
19.92.105
19.92.106
19.92.107
19.92.108
to
19.92.110
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.19 and 19.1.20 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the coursework,
in the written examinations, the Dissertation and, if appropriate, in an
oral examination.
Award
Degree of MIM: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of
Master of International Management, a candidate must have performed
to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners and must normally have
accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 60 must have been
awarded for the Dissertation.
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in International Management, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the taught
classes of the course.
(Numbers not used)
Advanced Management Learning
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Management Learning
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.92.111
19.92.112
Admission
Regulations 19.1.1 - 19.1.3 shall apply.
Non-graduate applicants should normally have at least 3 years relevant
experience in the field of management at an appropriate level.
Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply.
Mode of Study
8
8
8
8
8
8
60
19.92.113
The course is available by mixed-mode of study only.
19.92.114
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
Compulsory Class
MG xxx
Management and Organisational Learning
Level
5
Credits
20
Optional Classes
No fewer than 40 credits chosen from:
MG 911
The Reflective Practitioner
5
20
MG 922
Making Strategy
5
10
MG 921
Strategy, Analysis and Evaluation
5
10
MG 919
Analytical Support for Decision Making
5
10
MG 920
Exploring the International Business Environment 5
10
MG 918
Finance and Financial Management
5
10
MG 917
Financial and Management Accounting
5
10
MG 914
Managing People in Organisations
5
10
MG 915
Marketing Management
5
10
MG 916
Operations Management
5
10
MG 923
Strategic Consulting In Practice
5
10
Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director
.
19.92.115
19.92.116
19.92.117
19.92.118
19.92.119
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.19 and 19.1.20 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of
the course and, if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate
Certificate in Advanced Management Learning, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught
classes of the course.
Transfer
In relation to the transfer from the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced
Management Learning to the Postgraduate Diploma in Business, or the
Master of Business Administration, Regulations 19.1.29 – 19.1.33 shall
apply as appropriate.
(Number not used)