Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes
2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
Strategy and International Management Accounting
MANDATORY COURSES & DISSERTATION/PROJECT
Courses:
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
1
1
2
2
3
5. Type
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course
descriptors)
Code
C31IA
C11SH
C11CS
C31IM
C31RM
C31AF
Course Title
International Accounting Standards
Strategic Change
Competitive Strategy
International Management Accounting
Research Methods
Dissertation
December 2013
Notes
15
15
15
15
15
60
11
11
11
11
11
11
Code
C31FN
C11LS
C31CR
C11DB
C11TL
Course Title
Financial Analysis
Strategies for Managing Supply Chains
Comparative Financial Reporting
Managing Diversity in Business
International Trade Law
9. COMPOSITION e.g. 8 taught courses (5 mandatory + 3 optional) plus a dissertation
New Course
Phase (Parttime only)
Notes
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course
descriptors)
SCQF Level
1
1
2
2
2
Courses:
SCQF Credits
X
X
X
X
X
HWUM
Dubai
ALP
IDL
Collaborative
Partner
Semester
OPTIONAL COURSES
Edinburgh/
Orkney/SBC
8.
6. Date of Production
New Course
Phase (Parttime only)
7.
HWUM
Dubai
ALP
IDL
Collaborative
Partner
Semester
4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PG Diploma
PG Cert in Accounting,
Economics & Finance
Edinburgh/
Orkney/SBC
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc
SCQF Level
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)
C357-SIM, C358-SIM
SCQF Credits
Form P7
15
15
15
15
15
11
11
11
11
11
Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)
C357-SIM, C358-SIM
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc
2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
Strategy and International Management Accounting
4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PG Diploma
PG Cert in Accounting,
Economics & Finance
5. Type
6. Date of Production
December 2013
5 Mandatory + 3 Optional courses plus a dissertation
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 for MSc all at level 11
Postgraduate Diploma
120 SCQF credits for PG Dip all at level 11
Postgraduate Certificate
60 SCQF credits for PG Cert all 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
Diploma
9
21
Certificate
Yes x
Maximum
ALP
No
IDL
12. ASSESSMENT METHODS
A. Please list all courses which are assessed by 100% written examination below and include course descriptors
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.
13. RE-ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The re-assessment policy for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick)
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
Yes
x No
Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)
C357-SIM, C358-SIM
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc
2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
Strategy and International Management Accounting
4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PG Diploma
PG Cert in Accounting,
Economics & Finance
5. Type
6. Date of Production
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
Overall
AWARD
Minimum No.
Basis of Overall Mark/Grade
REQUIREMENTS Course Passes Mark/Grade
The award criteria for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick)
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
Master (Distinction):
9
70%
Average of all course scores,
15.
including dissertation
Master:
9
50%
Average of all course scores,
including dissertation
Diploma (Distinction):
8
70%
Average of all course scores
Diploma:
8
40%
Average of all course scores
Certificate:
4
40%
Average of course scores
Yes
x No
Other Requirements
Yes
x No
At least 6 courses at
>=60%, (Grade
B). No course with
grade D, E or F (at
any assessment
opportunity).
At least 6 courses at
>=50%, (Grade
C). No course with
grade E or F.
At least 6 courses at
>=60%, (Grade
B). No course with
grade D, E or F (at
any assessment
opportunity).
At least 6 courses at
>=40%, (Grade
D). No course with
grade F.
At least 4 courses,
degree subjectspecific at >=40%,
(Grade D).
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
16. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION
17. Programme Accredited by
18. QAA Subject
Benchmarking Group(s)
General Business and
Management
Form P7
Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)
C357-SIM, C358-SIM
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc
2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
Strategy and International Management Accounting
4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PG Diploma
PG Cert in Accounting,
Economics & Finance
5. Type
6. Date of Production
December 2013
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