Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc Business for Agri-food & Rural Enterprise
Academic Year 2022/23
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Programme Title | MSc Business for Agri-food & Rural Enterprise | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | AFL-MSC-BA | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100517 - Agriculture - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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Mode of Study | Full Time or Part Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year Part Time - 3 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available | No |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise |
School/Department |
Biological Sciences |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food and consumer sciences (2009) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations n/a |
Programme Specific Regulations Programme Specific Regulations Work Placement Two periods of work placement are offered to full-time students on the course; Teaching and training opportunity where students gain experience planning, implementing and assessing a development situation via teaching. This is an assessed component of module BIO9003 The second work placement takes place in a 'commercial' environment where the student completes a specific project related to his/her option and lasts for approximately 60 hours. This is an assessed component of module BIO9015 There is opportunity to |
Students with protected characteristics The programme does not contain barriers to access or progression among protected groups. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
On completion of the programme students will be able to:
1.Effect positive change and development within the Agri-food and rural business sectors
2.Communicate effectively within a job context
3.Apply the principles of business management across a range of Agri-food and rural business sectors with particular reference to innovation development, people development and business communication.
4.Plan, implement and evaluate programmes of change relevant to Agri-food and rural business
5.Complete a research project that includes primary data collection and analysis of an identified
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply critical thinking and modelling to individual, group and organisational situations to provide explanations for behaviour |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Independent thinking is encouraged within the programme when applied to unique industry based problems. Case study material analysed and reported upon. Work based skills and classroom presentations incorporated into classroom activities. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis. |
Apply a number of decision making frameworks to the solving of problems with predicted and non-predicted outcomes |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Case studies, Placement experiences and the use of ICT technology assisted in delivery. Class discussions support development of skills Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework, and thesis. |
Demonstrates critical analysis skills in evaluating proposals, projects and programmes |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Discussion groups and seminar feedback Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework, and thesis. |
Conceptualise and analyses situations and determining appropriate theoretical frameworks |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Development of research proposal based upon real life industry problems Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework, and thesis. |
Demonstrate and exercise independence, innovation and the necessity for continued development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Development of research proposal based upon real life industry problems Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework, and thesis. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate the use of simple models as a means of analysing communication situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive class lectures and class discussions. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Specify in behavioural term, objectives and criteria of performance |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Real life case study material to support argument development. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Identify different types of group and how they develop |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Portfolio building allows students to make decisions regarding their own learning. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Apply scientific methodology to the collection , analysis and evaluation of data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Information searches related to project choices Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis |
Uses the principles of planning to manage projects of change |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies IT assisted delivery tools using real-life case study material Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Select evaluation techniques to determine the effectiveness of programmes formatively and summatively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Case studies and classroom discussions Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Uses applied technology (ICT and AV) as required in presentations and within programmes to affect change |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Role play exercises and skills development through the teaching placements (full-time) and through class room teaching (part-time) Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
Collects data using appropriate communication skills for both qualitative and quantitative situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Planning and implementation skills are developed through the work based learning experiences of both full-time and part-time students Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis |
Present information to defined target audiences using the appropriate methods |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical sessions, supportive feedback and case study discussions Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Plan, implement and present findings of research in the form of a thesis based upon primary data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Conceptual development of subject through interactive discussions with tutor and supervisors Methods of Assessment Assessed through thesis |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Effectively plan and organise resources under his/her control |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Setting of objectives that relate to students own performance and aims Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis. |
Work effectively independently and in teams |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Team exercises, subject presentations using wide range of media, presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis. |
Select and apply the appropriate communication method(s) to achieve change using individual, group and mass methods to achieve the desired effect |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Presentations related to work based learning experiences Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis. |
Appreciated the views of others in discussions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Feedback provided at all times on students’ performance. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development and in a wider context throughout their career |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials and guest speakers on relevant career routes Methods of Assessment Self evaluation |
Apply statistical methods to analyse data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes with real life case studies Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework and thesis. |
Judge findings and make recommendations based upon research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes with real life case studies Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Apply quality assurance procedures to a range of programmes |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Work based learning feedback and evaluation Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Rural Enterprise Development | BIO9011 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Business Communication | BIO9017 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
MSc Research Project | BIO9008 | 7 | 60 | YES | YES | 36 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Innovation Management for Rural Business | BIO9016 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Planning and Evaluating Change Management Programmes | BIO9015 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Rural Business Dynamics | BIO9002 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Integrating Learning with Business Needs | BIO9003 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Research and Development | BIO9009 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Skills to Affect Change within Businesses | BIO9001 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
Should you wish to choose the Business Communication sub-plan please ensure to choose optional module BIO9017 Business Communication
Should you wish to choose the Innovation Management sub-plan please choose optional module BIO9016 Innovation Management
Should you wish to choose the Rural Enterprise Development sub-plan please choose optional moduule BIO9011 Rural Enterprise Development