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Pre-Masters  Programme (Business, Management and Marketing) - UH-000907

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<li>Students normally aged at least 20 on the date of their enrolment onto the course.</li>
<li>Successful completion, with appropriate grades, of a University or College Degree or qualification of equivalence from their own country or elsewhere on an agreed and circulated list. Full entry requirements are available on the ISC website. </li>
<li>An English level equivalent to at least 5.5 IELTS for the course.</li>
<li>Students with IELTS 4.5-5.0 can take the English Language Preparation Programme in order to raise their English language skills to IELTS 5.5.</li>
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Assessment regulations are as detailed in the University of Huddersfield Regulations for Awards, relevant sections of which are repeated in the Student Handbook.
60 credits need to be achieved to ensure progression.  University of Huddersfield Condonement regulations do not apply to this course.
Details of the assessment schedule and outcomes assessed for each module are provided in the module specification documents, on the VLE for students.

UH-000907 - Pre-Masters  Programme (Business, Management and Marketing)

Honours Level

Structure

The importance of the development of appropriate polices and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.

Demonstrate numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation, demonstrate cognitive and intellectual skills including critical analysis, synthesis, evaluation and problem solving.

Demonstrate inter-personal skills which would be recognised, required and valued by professionals.

Employ effective problem solving and decision making skills which include the ability to identify problems, create and evaluate options and make recommendations.

Exhibit understanding of the nature and purpose of research methods in business.

Recognise, critically understand and evaluate key concepts (in business, management and economics), principles and practice in applicable organisational contexts.

Apply relevant research which includes awareness, identification and implementation of sources of information, methodologies, analytical techniques, presentation methods.

Recognise, critically understand and appreciate the depth and complexity of the nature of business organisations and their management.

Demonstrate the ability to competently use computer software programs for business communications.

Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse both theories and data.

Critically understand and evaluate the conditions and constraints which impact upon business.

Present work orally and in writing in a suitable format and to a professional standard.

Apply an innovative, creative and self critical approach to work.

Recognise and understand how technologies support the business processes.

Display proficiency in the use of appropriate business and economic concepts in identifying, elucidating or
solving business problems.

Participate as an effective team member, which includes contribution and collaboration, listening to the views of others.

Appropriate knowledge of the role of key skills in the management of business.

Work effectively in an individual capacity which includes using initiative, time management and planning.

Have reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English at equivalent of IELTS 6.0.

University:
Annual Monitoring process and feedback through the School Teaching and Learning Committee (STLC), the University of Huddersfield’s Teaching and Learning Committee (UTLC) and Standing Committee on Collaborative Provision (SCCP).
School:
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<li>Annual Evaluation process.</li>
<li>Annual Executive Meeting attended by School Link Tutors.</li>
<li>School Board.</li>
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International Study Centre:
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<li>Course Assessment Board (CAB), chaired by the Centre Director meeting at the conclusion of the course to review and approve their overall marks and indicate those qualifying for an ISC transcript and progression.</li>
<li>Student panels and student feedback at both module and course level.</li>
<li>Regular Meetings (at least termly) of all staff on the Programme, supported by more formal ISC Course Committee meetings.</li>
<li>Informal ISC Module Assessment Board (MAB) at the end of each term to review module timed teacher assessment results and coursework assessments from that term.</li>
<li>ISC Quality Assurance and Enhancement Group (QAEG) meets quarterly which student representatives attend and the ISC Regional Quality Assurance and Enhancement Group (RQAEG) meets quarterly with an Extraordinary RQAEG where all centres are reviewed.</li>
<li>Annual staff appraisal by the Centre Director to include classroom observation.</li>
<li>Formal staff induction process and annual Training Day.</li>
<li>Liaison between the Centre Director, the ILO, DALO and Link Tutors from the University of Huddersfield.</li>
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UH-000907

Please note:  This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the Centre Handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by appropriate external quality bodies.
Key sources of information about the course can be found in:
Centre Handbook

The International Study Centre provides additional student support using a variety of approaches:
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<li>Student Handbook incorporating a guide to the PMP and made available at the start of the course.</li>
<li>Induction programme on arrival for orientation and an introduction to the course.</li>
<li>Introduction to the ISC and other learning resources at the University of Huddersfield.</li>
<li>Favourable staff-student ratio.</li>
<li>Discrete skills modules with an emphasis on the range of academic skills of particular relevance to postgraduate students.</li>
<li>All students to receive guidance from the Head of Department, the Student Experience Team and/or Progress Coaches on academic issues and progression onto appropriate taught master’s degree courses at the University of Huddersfield.</li>
<li>The Centre has an on-site bespoke well-being service called U First accessible for all students</li>
<li>ISC students are represented on the ISC Course Committee and can voice arising issues either with their Progress Coach, or through the Student Panel.</li>
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