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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Final

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Intermediate award BSc, DipHE, CertHE International Business Management

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

School Brighton Business School

Location of study/ campus Moulsecoomb

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. SELECT

2.

3.

Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into

the course.

Check the University’s website for current entry requirements.

Typical entry requirements:

A-levels and BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBC–CCC

(112–96 UCAS Tariff points),

or

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this

range.

We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades

are at the top of this range. If your predicted grades are towards

the lower end of this range we may still make you an offer if

you have a good GCSE (or equivalent) profile or relevant non-

academic achievements.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

Subjects must include English language and maths.

For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 (with minimum

6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other elements)

OR

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International Baccalaureate: 28 points with 16 at Higher Level.

Applicants without English Language will need to gain a min

grade 4 in HL English or min grade 5 in SL English on the IB.

OR

European Baccalaureate: 75% overall

OR

Access to HE diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Units in business or management

required.

At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

OR

Via other progression agreements approved by Brighton

Business School and the University of Brighton.

Other: Mature, 21 years or over, applicants without the above

qualifications should be able to show an ability to benefit from

the course by, for example, work or professional experience.

All mature applicants are considered on an individual basis

International students may also gain entry via completing

pathway courses at The University of Brighton International

College. For more information see:

http://www.kic.org.uk/brighton/

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

Sept 2019

Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 4 years 8 years

Part-time Select Select

Sandwich 4 years 8 years

Distance Select Select

Course codes/categories

UCAS code N110

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course

Development Leader)

Hasan Gilani

Admissions Tutor Moulsecoomb Admissions Team

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Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Maria Mouratidou

Dr Ofelia Palermo

Dr Chris Chapleo

Dr Yingli Wang

Dr Gareth White

Prof Chris Ashford

Prof Ian Dewing

Dr Mark Rhodes

Dr Homagni Choudhury

EE Management Accounting TBC

Uni of Cumbria

Nottingham Trent

Bournemouth Uni

Cardiff University

Uni of South Wales

Northumbria Uni

UEA

Leeds Beckett

Kingston University

30/9/2020

31/12/2020

30/09/2020

30/09/2019

30/09/2019

30/9/2019

30/9/2020

30/9/2019

30/9/2020

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

International Management, Events and Tourism Course Exam Board

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation Sep-92, Jun-121 2

Programme Specification January 20173 2017/184

Professional, Statutory and

Regulatory Body 1 (if

applicable): Chartered

Institute of Marketing (CIM)

2013/14 20185

Professional, Statutory and

Regulatory Body 2 (if

applicable):

Professional, Statutory and

Regulatory Body 3 (if

applicable):

1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable to a particular cohort, please state here. 5 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

1. To provide a course in International Business that provides students with a broad, relevant,

challenging and imaginative educational experience, in preparation for a wide range of business career opportunities in either home or international countries (QAA 3.1, 2015)

2. To provide a sound knowledge and understanding of the internal functions of business and how

they are managed and interrelate, and an opportunity to specialise in one major area of business activity (QAA 3.2, QAA 3.4, QAA 3.6, 2015)

3. To increase awareness of the impact of international, cultural and environmental influences

on business activity and provide a structured forum for the study, analysis and discussion of contemporary issues in Global, European and British business settings (QAA 3.3, QAA 3.4, 2015)

4. To prepare students for managing new, changing and challenging situations in the dynamic

international business environment (QAA 3.2; 3.3; 3.5; 3.6, 2015)

5. To develop a wide range of relevant inter-cultural business and lifelong learning skills to enable

graduates to make an effective contribution in their careers whilst simultaneously developing an understanding of how practical wisdom relates to their knowledge acquisition and cultural experience (QAA 3.7; 3.8, 2015)

6. To provide the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of international business activity through

two semesters of study at a partner institution abroad and/or international work placement (QAA 3.7; 3.9, 2015)

Learning outcomes

The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are

demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points

where appropriate6.

Knowledge and theory Students will have the ability to:

1. Investigate cultural difference by demonstrating the ability to

deploy accurately defined techniques and frameworks of analysis and enquiry. (Course Aims 1,3,4 & 5)

2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the internal structures,

functions, operations and management of business, how they interrelate, how they are influenced by the international business environment and how they adapt to change. (Course aims 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)

3. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural dimension as it

impacts organisational structure and behaviour. (Course Aims 3,4,5 & 6)

4. Analyse national contextual impacts on the organisation and

relate how external factors such as customer and market

requirements, competition, national, international, economic,

6 Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.

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political, sociological, ethical, legal and technical influences

impact on business decisions. (Course aims 3, 4, 5 & 6)

5. Propose appropriate methods of measuring, analysing and improving the financial operational performance of business organisations. (Course aims 1, 3 & 5)

6. Demonstrate awareness of the challenges of managing and

developing people within organisations and cross-cultural teams. (Course aims 2, 3 & 4)

7. Critically appraise the development and implementation of different business strategies in an international context. (Course aims 3, 4 & 5)

8. Recognize the importance and impact of a range of contemporary and pervasive issues such as sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility, diversity, business innovation, creativity, enterprise development, knowledge management, risk management, and ethical, social and environmental concerns. (Course aims 3, 4, 5 & 6)

9. Demonstrate ability to build an independent research project based on the ability to analyse alternative cross-cultural perspectives and approaches. (Course aims 3,4,5 & 6)

10. Demonstrate ability to employ appropriate analytical frameworks for critical analysis of complex contemporary problems whilst showing an appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits of their knowledge through reflection and practical projects. (Course aims: 1,3,4,5 & 6)

Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e.

generic skills relating to academic

study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and

professional/ practical skills.

Following QAA benchmarks (2015) for Business Management

programmes, students should be able to demonstrate the following

skills:

Cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis. This

includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in

terms of evidence, to detect false logic or reasoning, to identify

implicit values, to define terms adequately and generalise

appropriately. (Course aims 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)

Effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate

quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating

and solving business problems. (Course aims 2, 5 & 6)

The ability to critically appraise, evaluate and assess a range of options

together with the capacity to create and apply ideas and knowledge to a

range of situations whilst demonstrating an appreciation of the limits of

their knowledge. (Course aims 2, 4, 5 & 6)

Effective verbal and written communication skills developed through a

range of methods such as preparation and presentation of business

reports. (Course aims 2, 4, 5 & 6)

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Numeracy skills including the ability to manipulate, interpret and

analyse gathered data and present findings in an appropriate format.

(Course aims 5 & 6)

Effective management of time, resources and skills, with particular

emphasis on effective use of pooled resources in managing teams.

(Course aims 4, 5 & 6)

The International Business Management programme, as reflected in the

learning outcomes and assessment methods, builds incrementally

towards the achievement of an honours degree through Levels 4, 5, and

6. In keeping with QAA benchmarks, Level 4 modules tend to be

mostly factual and descriptive, laying the foundations of core

knowledge, while at the same time introducing more theoretical,

critical and analytical techniques and skills. Level 5 modules require

students to be increasingly critical and analytical and to adopt more

autonomous approaches to learning. At this stage of the course, as a

consequence of a year abroad or an international placement students

develop a critical understanding of the application of knowledge;

cultural issues; synthesis of ideas and evaluation of theory and practice

related to international business. The honours merit of the course is

achieved in the final year when students are required to demonstrate a

comprehensive and critical awareness of international business

management.

QAA subject

benchmark statement

(where applicable)7

Business and Management 2015

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external

requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

The BSc International Business Management has been mapped against the CIM Certificate in

Professional Marketing (Level 4) and Diploma in Professional Marketing (Level 6) and the

exemptions available are detailed below.

Students will be exempt on an Accredited Prior Learning (APL) basis from L4 Certificate in

Professional Marketing modules ‘Marketing’ & ‘Integrated Communications’. They will

be required to pass one elective module to obtain the L4 Certificate in Professional Marketing

qualification.

Students will also be exempt on an APL basis from L6 Diploma in Professional Marketing

module ‘Strategic Marketing’. They will be required to pass two modules, Mastering Metrics

(Mandatory) plus one elective module to obtain the L6 Diploma in Professional Marketing

qualification.

In order to claim the appropriate professional qualification, the students are required to pass the

specified CIM units, in addition:

7 Please refer to the QAA website for details.

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students on an undergraduate degree must pass with a 2:2 classification or higher

students on a postgraduate degree must achieve a pass mark or higher

students are required to send evidence of graduation to the CIM Qualifications Team

students need to sign up to study with CIM within three years of graduation and need to pass the

additional units within five years of graduation for exemptions to be valid.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours

and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list

of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered

by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the

course.

Learning and teaching methods:

All modules will involve a combination of taught sessions and guided independent study. For a typical module, approximately a quarter of the 200 hours comprises taught sessions (2 hours per week for a 20 credit module running throughout the year). The remainder is guided independent study (which includes all work for assessment e.g. coursework and examination preparation).

Further information on total learning hours and proportions of the course delivered by each

method is available on UniStats. (https://unistats.ac.uk)

Learning Support

Each student is allocated a personal tutor who supports them throughout their degree advising

them regarding choice of electives and building their skills portfolio.

Students with special needs are supported through individual Learning Support Plans.

Values and philosophy:

Students start level 4 with an induction programme where academic expectations are clarified

so that students feel part of our academic community from day one. A team-building day is

organised early in the first semester of year one where students are part of groups which help

integrate them and feel welcome within the student body.

The course encompasses the underlying values of inclusivity, employability and sustainability

with the aim of inculcating an underpinning of practical wisdom in the Business Graduates of

the future. Students will encounter practical, real-life problems which will prepare them for

the complexities of decision-making in a changing global business environment.

Texts, case studies and other teaching materials reflect the diverse cultural and geographic

backgrounds of our student body.

Assessment

The core assessment map offers diverse assessment methods compliant with PSRBs and to

ensure that diverse learners are able to showcase their individual strengths. However, students

may be able to make considered choices regarding assessment, (with support from Personal

Tutors), when planning their learning journey via the elective module options.

Assessment criteria are available to students before each assignment and exam formats and

typical content can be accessed through the VLE.

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Feedback is provided in a timely fashion in line with University policy, usually via

StudentCentral. Formative assessments take a variety of forms.

Predominantly, these are: Individual or group presentation including Dragons’ Den-type events; Individual or group essay

Individual or group report Mock examination (partial or complete)

In-class tests/quizzes

Practice exercises Online Q&A including tools such as Nearpod and Kahoot!

Feedback for formative and summative assessment

Feedback for presentations can take many forms including: verbal direct from tutors peers in class, immediately after the presentation. In some cases feedback may be presented later in written or oral form through the VLE. Individual and group written work is uploaded to the VLE and feedback is provided in a timely

fashion in line with University policy either verbally or orally using the designated feedback tools. Mock examinations are marked by tutors or peer assessed against examiner guidance notes

(e.g. past examination papers and guidance notes).

Innovative features of the course include:

Opportunities for simulations (OP282 & EC221)

Student-centred learning at all levels (DB155, DB250, BB325/DB350)

Practical projects (OP282, DB155, DB250)

Virtual team-working and (DB155)

Individual opportunities to personalise their learning journey such as:

o An individual choices of electives

o Deciding which country to study in

o Deciding in which sector and in which country to undertake and placement

o Each student is supported by the Employability Hub with application, interview and assessment-centre practice.

Study abroad or Placements

There are opportunities for study abroad as we a signed up to the ERASMUS programme. The

third year of the International Business course is a compulsory, study year abroad at one of our

partner universities or a work-placement year or a combination of the two. During this year,

students will apply theoretical and practical knowledge to a project which is submitted during

their final year.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on

where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides

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an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of

assessment in the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about how the course is assessed.

BSc International Business Management %

Practical CW Exam

Total 7 63 30

Level 4 0 63 37

Level 5 10 53 37

Level 6 10 73 17

The primary assessment methods (and proportions of the total assessment) based on the core modules for the course over all three levels are:

Group Reports and Projects : demonstration of knowledge, analytical ability and verbal

communication skills.

Examinations: demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability to apply knowledge.

Individual Reports, Essays and Projects : demonstration of independent research skills,

evaluation skills, analytical ability, project management and written communication skills.

Seminar based assessment : demonstration of knowledge, analytical ability and verbal

communication skills.

Presentations : demonstration of knowledge, understanding and verbal communication skills

Other : including reflective study, on-line tests

Alternative Assessments are available on core modules at each level:

At Level 4 DB155 International Businesss Project. At Level 5 DB250 Cross-Cultural Research & Professional Skills At Level 6 DB350 International Business Placement (in formative assessment only)

The table below details the ‘knowledge’ learning outcomes for the course. Skills outcomes are

embedded within these modules and can be detailed separately if needed. Module codes which start with 1 are at level 4, with 2 at level 5 and with 3 at level 6.

Course Learning Outcome Assessment Method Module Credits

1. Techniques of analysis and enquiry

Case study (L4)

Research Proposal (L5)

Report (L6)

FN163

DB250

DB325 or DB350

20

2. Systematic understanding of internal structure of a business

Reports and presentations (L4)

Literature Review (L4)

Course work project (L5)

Report and Examination (L6)

DB155

HR173

OP282

ST371

20

3. Cultural dimension as it impacts a business structure

Reports and presentations (L4)

Podcasts (L5)

Presentation and Essay (L6)

DB155

HR250

DB365

20

4. External factors’ influence on a business

Reports and presentations (L4)

Exam (L4)

Report (L5)

Strategy (l6)

DB155

MK187

EC221

ST371

20

5. Measuring and analyzing financial operations in a business

In class tests (L4)

Group Project (L4)

Corporate Analysis Document (L5)

Examination (L6)

FN163

DB155

EC221

ST317

20

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6. Challenges of managing people in cross cultural teams

Group project: Presentation about virtual working (L4)

Portfolio element (L4)

Lit Review and Exam (L4)

Podcasts and presentation (L5)

Presentation (L6)

DB155

ML150 HR173

HR250

DB365

20

7. Appraise strategies in international contexts

Report (L4)

Research Proposal (L5)

Report (L5)

Report and Examination (L6)

DB155

DB250

EC221

ST371

20

8. Recognition of contemporary issues on an International business

Report (L4)

Presentation (L5)

Report (L5)

Presentation (L6)

DB155

DB250

EC221

DB365

20

At Level 4, the curriculum is dictated by QAA benchmark subjects and the ERASMUS Charter. These are synthesised in the module, DB155 International Businesss Project.

At Level 5, students are given elective choices enabling some degree of specialisation depending on their chosen pathways. However, the synthesis here is achieved in the core module Cross-Cultural Research & Prof Skills (DB250).

At Level 6, where further specialisation is feasible across the programme synthesis occurs in the core strategy module ST371 and the opportunity to do undertake research electives. The new 40-credit research electives, additionally offer students subject-specific synthesis to demonstrate significant attainment at Bachelor level.

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/

University All students benefit from: University induction week

Student Handbook: the University and you

Course Handbook

Extensive library facilities

Computer pool rooms (indicate number of workstations by site)

E-mail address

Welfare service

Personal tutor for advice and guidance

Course-specific Additional support, specifically

where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery

(e.g. distance learning and work-

based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

Please refer to information held in studentcentral.

Student central, the University’s intranet which

provides: Information to support study & assessment

requirements Year Abroad information: outgoing &

returning

Links to Partner

institutions Referencing

Handbook

Opportunities for the

CIM

The Alumni

Organisation The

Employability Hub

An entrepreneur-in residence

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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and

progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

Core Core Options Core Options

EC163 Business

Economics

EC221

International Business Analysis

LW212 Law for Business

(recommended)

DB325 Year abroad

report OR

DB350 International

Placement

HR173 Organisatio

nal Behaviour

& HRM

DB250 Cross

Cultural Research & Professional

Skills

ST371 Strategy for

International Business

MK187 Principles of Marketing

OP282

Business Operations &

Systems

DB365 Cultural

Insights for International

Business

FN163 Financial

Knowledge & Skills for Business

HR250

Working Across

Cultures

Specialist Research Elective

40 Credits

OR

ML150 Academic

and Professional

Skills

Free Choice

Elective

Free Choice Elective

20 Credits

AND

DB155 International Business

Project

Free Choice

Elective

Free Choice Elective

20 Credits

Module from

Abroad 20 Credits

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** (if applicable)

120

120

120

Modules

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)*

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

Level8

Module

code

Status Module title Credit

LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1 OF THE PROGRAMME)

4 EC163 C Business Economics 20

4 FN163 C Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business 20

4 MK187 C Principles of Marketing 20

4 HR173 C Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

20

4 DB155 C International Business Project 20

4 ML150 C Academic and Professional Skills 20

LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2 OF THE PROGRAMME)

5 HR250 C Working Across Cultures 20

5 OP282 C Business Operations & Systems 20

5 DB250 C Cross Cultural Research & Professional Skills 20

5 EC221 C International Business Analysis 20

ELECTIVES

5 LW212 O Business Law

20

5 O Elective 1 20

5 O Elective 2 20

COMPULSORY PLACEMENT/EXCHANGE YEAR

(YEAR 3 OF THE PROGRAMME)

6 DB365 C Cultural Insights for International Business 20

6 ST371 C Strategy for International Business 20

6 DB325 ***C/O

Year Abroad Report 20

6 DB350 ***C/O

International Placement Project 20

6 Module from Abroad ** (if applicable) 20

6 O Elective 1 20

6 O Elective 2 20

8 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

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OR

6 O Research Elective 40

** If a student undertakes the study year abroad and passes the required number of

credits, then they are eligible to bring back the equivalent of 20 CATS onto level 6 of

their final year programme. The grade awarded may be adjusted to reflect international

equivalence.Students who do a placement are not eligible to do this.

*** Denotes compulsory/optional module i.e. students must take either DB325 or

DB350 in their final year.

Those students who would like to follow the CIM pathway will follow the same

programme in level 4 but in levels 5 and 6 will have to take at Marketing modules as

electives in each year.

NB these are indicative lists of options – they are offered subject to demand and

availability of resources

Level 5 Options:

CA270 Creativity in Enterprise (20)

CA295 Working in the Voluntary Sector (20)

FA266 Personal Financial Planning (20)

IT222 Managing Systems (20)

IT282 Digital Marketing (20)

LW212 Business Law (20)

MK285 Marketing Ethics (20)

MK291 Design and Innovation (20)

ML232 Gamification (20)

OP215 Environmental Sustainability (20)

OP219 Purchasing and Supply (20)

NB these are indicative lists of options – they are offered subject to demand and

availability of resources

Level 6

CA381 Small Business & Entrepreneurship (20)

CA382 Social Enterprise: New Business Planning (20)

EC364 Game Theory In Economics, Finance & Business (20)

EC381 Financial & Capital Markets (20)

EC382 Globalisation & International Markets (20)

EC383 Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility (40) ®

EC391 Contemporary Economic Issues (40) ®

FN315 Current Issues In Finance (40) ®

HR325 Understanding Employee Relations (20)

HR315 Employee Selection & Development (20)

HR375 Researching Contemporary Issues in HRM (40) ®

HR377 International Human Resource Management (20)

HR388 Human Resource Management & Organisational Change (20)

IT382 Digital Marketing (20)

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IT383 Innovations In E-Business & Mobile Commerce (40) ®

IT384 E-Commerce & On-Line Behaviour (20)

LW315 Commercial Law (20)

LW356 Negotiation, Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution For Law And Business (20)

LW368 Human Rights and Business (20)

LW369 Employment Law (20)

LW371 Intellectual Property Law (20)

LW381 Family Law (20)

MK321 Retail Marketing And Distribution 1 & 2 (20)

MK328 Marketing Communications 1 & 2 (20)

MK327 Marketing Planning & Strategy (20)

MK344 Consumer Psychology (20)

MK382 Social Marketing (40) ®

MK390 Marketing Across Cultures (20)

MK388 Contemporary Issues In Marketing (40) ®

OP382 Project And Event Management (40) ®

OS301 Big Data & Business Intelligence (20)

OS303 Search Engine Optimisation & Content Marketing Mgt (40)

ST374 Current Issues in Strategic Management (40) ®

(® = Research Elective)

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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits9 Minimum credits10 Ratio of marks11: Class of award

Final BSc

(Hons)

BSc (Hons) International

Business Management

6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at

level of award 120

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Honours degree

Intermediate BSc BSc International Business

Management

6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at

level of award 120

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Select

Intermediate DipHE Dip HE International

Business Management

5 Total credit 240

including 120 at level 5

Minimum credit at

level of award 120

Select Select

Intermediate CertHE Cert HE International

Business Management

4 Total credit 120 at level

4

Minimum credit at

level of award 120

Select Select

Select Select Total credit Select

Minimum credit at

level of award Select

Select Select

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from

award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate12 degree (excludes PGCE

and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

9 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 10 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 11 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 12 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

Document template revised August 2017

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with

the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses

(available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations

which materially

affect assessment,

progression and award

on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line

with the University’s General

Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

As per Business School regulations, detailed in the International Business course handbook

Exceptions required

by PSRB These require the approval of the

Chair of the Academic Board