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Dip (PD) Business for Agri-food & Rural Enterprise

Academic Year 2017/18

A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.

Programme Title

Dip (PD) Business for Agri-food & Rural Enterprise

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Postgraduate Diploma

Programme Code

AFL-PD-BA

UCAS Code

JACS Code

D490 (DESCR) 100

Criteria for Admissions

Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in an appropriate subject.
Please note: these programmes are taught at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This programme is not open to non-EEA nationals. EEA nationals for whom English is not their first language must satisfy University requirements for English language by providing evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. (*Taken within the last 2 years.)

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

1 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

120

Exit Awards available

INSTITUTE INFORMATION

Awarding Institution/Body

Queen's University Belfast

Teaching Institution

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise

School/Department

Biological Sciences

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 7

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food and consumer sciences (2009)

Accreditations (PSRB)

REGULATION INFORMATION

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

n/a

Programme Specific Regulations

n/a

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

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.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Apply critical thinking and modelling to individual, group and organisational situations to provide explanations for behaviour (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003)

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.

Apply a number of decision making frameworks to the solving of problems with predicted and non-predicted outcomes (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003)

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.

Demonstrates critical analysis skills in evaluating proposals, projects and programmes (BIO9009, BIO9011, BIO9015, BIO9016, BIO9017)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Discussion groups and seminar feedback

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

Conceptualise and analyses situations and determining appropriate theoretical frameworks (BIO9009)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Development of research proposal based upon real life industry problems

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

Demonstrate and exercise independence, innovation and the necessity for continued development (BIO 9011, BIO9015)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Development of research proposal based upon real life industry problems

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate the use of simple models as a means of analysing communication situations (BIO9001)

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 (BIO9003)

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 (BIO9002)

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 (BIO9009)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Information searches related to project choices

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework

Uses the principles of planning to manage projects of change (BIO915, BIO9015, BIO9011, BIO9016, BIO9017)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

IT assisted delivery tools using real-life case study material

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework

Selects evaluation techniques to determine the effectiveness of programmes formatively and summatively (BIO9016, BIO9011, BIO9017)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Case studies and classroom discussions

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Uses applied technology ICT and AV) as required in presentations and within programmes to affect change (BIO9001, BIO9003)

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 (BIO9001, BIO9002, BIO9003, BIO9009)

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

Presents information to defined target audiences using the appropriate methods (BIO9001, BIO9003, BIO9015)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical sessions, supportive feedback and case study discussions

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Effectively plan and organise resources under his/her control (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Setting of objectives that relate to students own performance and aims

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

Work effectively independently and in teams (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Team exercises, subject presentations using wide range of media, presentations.

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework

Selects and applies the appropriate communication method(s) to achieve change using individual, group and mass methods to achieve the desired effect (BIO 9001, BIO9003)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Presentations related to work based learning experiences

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

Appreciated the views of others in discussions (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003, BIO9011, BIO9015, BIO9016, BIO9017)

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. (BIO9002, BIO9015)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Tutorials and guest speakers on relevant career routes

Methods of Assessment

Coursework incorporating Self evaluation

Applies statistical methods to analyse data (BIO9009)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical classes with real life case studies

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

Judge findings and make recommendations based upon research (BIO9009)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical classes with real life case studies

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

Applies quality assurance procedures to a range of programmes, BIO9011, BIO9015, BIO9016)

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Work based learning feedback and evaluation

Methods of Assessment

Assessed through coursework.

MODULE INFORMATION

Programme Requirements

Module Title

Module Code

Level/ stage

Credits

Availability

Duration

Pre-requisite

 

Assessment

 

 

 

 

S1

S2

 

 

Core

Option

Coursework %

Practical %

Examination %

Skills to Affect Change within Businesses

BIO9001

7

20

YES

12 weeks

N

YES

100%

0%

0%

Communication 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

50%

50%

0%

Research and Development

BIO9009

7

20

YES

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%

Innovation Management for Rural Business

BIO9016

7

20

YES

12 weeks

N

YES

100%

0%

0%

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%

Notes