Graduate Diploma in Management/ Graduate Diploma in Management with Pre-sessional English
Academic Year 2018/19
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Programme Title |
Graduate Diploma in Management/ Graduate Diploma in Management with Pre-sessional English |
Final Award |
Graduate Diploma |
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Programme Code |
NTO-GD-MGT |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100089 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
120 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
INTO Queen's |
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School/Department |
INTO |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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The British Council |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 06-03-14 |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None. |
Programme Specific Regulations There will be two intakes each academic year, in September and in January. |
Students with protected characteristics None. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The specific objectives of the programme are to:
1. Prepare graduates of the programme for further study in a range of management and other related disciplines at Masters level. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of ELSS teaching across the programme;
2. Equip students with the critical writing and oral communications skills appropriate for work at Masters level in management and other related disciplines;
3. Provide effective systems of learning, academic guidance and pastoral support to encourage the academic, intellectual and personal development of students;
4. Develop students’ skills in problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking, team working and interaction including planning, managing priorities, managing time and negotiating;
5. Equip students with the skills necessary to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise business, management and other information from a wide variety of sources.
6. Provide the opportunity for students to formulate business, management and other ideas and concepts independently and to communicate them in a clear and supported manner
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1. Problem solving through the application of synthetic and analytic logical reasoning. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across first and second term modules and focus particularly on problem solving and logical reasoning. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements in all modules. Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback particularly on tutorial presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills, both summative and formative, occurs in the form of course assignments, oral presentations, project work and examinations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1. The ability to construct arguments and exercise problem solving skills; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the graduate diploma programme. Successful completion of coursework requires students to draw upon a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. ICT skills are consolidated throughout the course as an aid to report writing, visual presentation, literature searching and data handling. Although not formally assessed, qualities such as self-reliance, good time management and the ability to undertake independent study are fostered and encouraged throughout the course. Methods of Assessment Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. critiques of journal articles, essays, PowerPoint or similar presentations, case studies) to demonstrate their learning. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1. Critically understand the external environment within which 21st century organisations have to operate, including internationalisation, globalisation, international trade and balance of payments and the underlying financial structures within which trade is conducted; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and teaching is provided through lectures, seminars, tutorials, groupwork, directed reading, independent learning activities and computer-based learning materials. Methods of Assessment Both summative and formative assessment is used throughout all modules. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1. Investigate, critically assess and present complex data and information sources as they relate to business & management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, tutorials, Methods of Assessment Examination, coursework, presentations (individual and group) |
MODULE INFORMATION
Stages and Modules
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
English Language and Study Skills |
NTO3001 |
1 |
40 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Business in an International Context |
NTO3002 |
1 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
0% |
50% |
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Empirical Enquiry and Critical Thought |
NTO3003 |
1 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Exploring Culture |
NTO3005 |
1 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
0% |
50% |
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Business Management - Environment, Theory and Practice |
NTO3013 |
1 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
Notes
Please note that the British Council accredits the ELSS module for this programme.