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Faculty of Business and Law

CIMA Degree Programmes

Programme Specification 2017‐2018

This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this Programme Specification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme’s relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CASQE Page 1 of 23 Programme Specification

Versioning of Programme Specification This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the University’s quality assurance processes. This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table.

1 Date of initial Approval or last review: 23 January 2014

2 Effective date of Approved/Reviewed Programme Specification: 01/09/2014 ‐ 31/08/2020

3 This Version effective from: September 2017

4 Version number: CIMA/Sep14/V4

Students who commenced their study on awards within this programme specification prior to 01/09/2014 should refer to the previous version of the programme specification published on the CASQE website

Modifications to Programme Specification

Modifications to the programme specification since approval/ last review, and the cohort of students affected by the change, are listed in Section G (Log of Modifications) at the back of the document.

Cross Referencing of Programme Specifications

The following elements of provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications

Award Programme Specification

Academic and Professional Development ‐ 5R6Z0065

Masters Network in Management and Business

Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above

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CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC STANDARDS & QUALITY ENHANCEMENT

Programme Specification

The information in this document is organised into the following sections: Section A – Administrative and Regulatory Information Section B – Outcomes Section C – Structure Section D – Teaching, Learning and Assessment Section E – Programme Management Section F – Mapping Section G – Log of Modifications

SECTION A – ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

1 Overarching Programme Specification Title

CIMA Degree Programmes

2 Brief Summary

The BA Honours Sustainable Performance Management and the MSc Strategic Business Management courses are exciting opportunities for CIMA members to gain an advanced qualification that represents the next step on their professional ladder, or an opportunity to advance or change their career. The one‐year online courses feature extensive student, group and supervisor interaction to provide a flexible and supportive environment for your studies. There are no set lecture times and students are able to work through the units at their own pace. This does not mean that the student is ‘on their own’, and with tailored interactive learning material, regular Skype sessions with specialist academics as well as the ability to interact with fellow students, the learning experience is a rich and rewarding one.

3 Awarding institution

Manchester Metropolitan University

4 Home Faculty Faculty of Business and Law

5 Home Department/ School/ Institute Postgraduate, Professional and Commercial

6 UCAS/GTTR code(s)

N/A

7 Framework for HE Qualifications position of final award(s) Framework for HE Qualifications

Honours (Level 6) Masters (Level 7) ‐ Taught

8 Alignment with University Curriculum Framework Curriculum Frameworks

Undergraduate Postgraduate

9 Engagement with the University‐wide provision (eg Uniwide Language, EdLab)

Uniwide is not available for Postgraduate/Externally Validated programmes.

10 Compliance with University Assessment Regulations University Assessment Regulations

Undergraduate Taught Postgraduate

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11 Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Assessment Regulations University Assessment Regulations

Variations to the UG Assessment Regulations are in place for BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management as follows:

1. No condonement shall be permitted in a unit. 2. The classification that is awarded to a student shall be determined by the application

of the single method that is set out below. Average mark (from 60 credits at level 6) of at least

Together with a minimum unit mark of

Honoursclassification to be awarded

70% 60% First Class

60% 50% Class Two, Division One (Upper Second)

50% 40% Class Two, Division Two (Lower Second)

40% 40% Third Class

3. The Pass degree shall not be available.

4. Students who do not qualify for the award of the degree with Honours shall not be

eligible to receive any other award of the University arising from their enrolment on

the course.

Variations to the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy are in place for BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management as follows:

1. Students who have completed the CIMA Managerial Level credits/papers listed in the table below will be exempted from Level 4 and 5 and admitted to Level 6 of the Undergraduate programme

CIMA Managerial Level FHEQ Level 5/6

P1: Performance Operations

E1: Enterprise Operations

F1: Financial Operations

CIMA Certificate Level FHEQ Level 4/5

CO1: Management Accounting

CO2:Financial Accounting

CO3:Business Maths

CO4: Business Economics

CO5: Ethics, Corporate Governance & Law.

2. Students who have completed the following CIMA Managerial Level credits/papers credits be admitted to the programme with 60 credits of exemption at Level 6:

P2: Performance Management

E2: Enterprise Management

F3: Financial Management Admission will only be available to those who have completed CIMA examinations based

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substantially on the 2000 syllabus with at least one of the CIMA managerial level papers studied from the revised syllabus introduced in 2005. The following entry requirements for the online provision have been contractually agreed with CIMA (26th November 2010 and revised). All Manchester Met registered students for either course must be pre‐approved by CIMA before enrolment by our admissions team can be completed. BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management: CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (not obtained by exemption only) MSc Strategic Business Management: CIMA’s Strategic level examinations (= qualified CIMA professionals) In addition, Manchester Met have contractually agreed to honour exemptions granted as part of the CIMA entry process (e.g. exemption agreements with other bodies etc.) At least one CIMA examination must have been sat and passed with CIMA. Admission will only be available to those who have completed CIMA examinations based substantially on the 2000 syllabus with at least one of the CIMA managerial level papers studied from the revised syllabus introduced in 2005

12

Relationship with Faculty Foundation Year

N/A

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Awards

13 Final award title(s)

BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management MSc Strategic Business Management

14 Combined Honours There is no Combined Honours provision within this programme specification

14a (i) Combined Honours Awards available eg:

BSc/BA (Hons) AB

BSc/BA (Hons) AB and XY

BSc/BA (Hons) AB with XY (ii) Single Honours Awards available

through Combined Honours (ie Named Awards)

(iii) Approved Subject Combinations administered by this Programme Specification (ie “home” combinations)

N/A

14b Approved Subject Combination administered by other Programme Specifications

Approved Combination Home Programme Specification & Home Dept

N/A N/A

15 Interim exit awards and Subject title(s)

PGCert Strategic Business Management

Arrangements with Partners

16 Approved Collaborative partner(s)

Partner Name Type of Collaborative Partnership

N/A N/A

17 Articulation and Progression Arrangements with Partners

Partner Name Details of Arrangements

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Students who complete the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management are articulated to direct entry to level 6 with 60 level 6 credits advanced standing. CIMA Members who complete CIMA’s strategic level examinations are articulated to direct entry to level 7 with 90 level 7 credits advanced standing CIMA Affiliates who complete CIMA’s strategic level examinations are articulated to direct entry to level 7 with 80 level 7 credits advanced standing

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Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies

18 PSRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification

N/A

19 Date, outcome & period of approval of last PSRB approval/accreditation

N/A

Approval Status

20 Date and period of approval of most recent Manchester Met review/ approval

(i) Latest review/approval 23 January 2014

(ii) Length & Dates of Period of approval given In (i) above: Years: 6 years From: 1 September 2014 To: 31 August 2020

(iii) Major Modifications to Programme Specification since last review/approval None

21 Next Scheduled Review Date:

2019/2020

22 Programme Specification effective date:

September 2016

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SECTION B ‐ OUTCOMES

23 Manchester Met Graduate Outcomes

On successful completion of their course of study Manchester Met students will be able to:

GO1. apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts;

GO2. demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self‐management;

GO3. express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT;

GO4. develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives;

GO5. manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action;

GO6. find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources; GO7. articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts in their disciplinary field.

24 Programme Rationale

The programme will produce students who are: 1. Professionally capable Professional skills and behaviours will be developed on the honours degree programme via the assessments and discussion of commercial issues students are required to participate in. Professional skills and behaviours will be developed in Masters programme students centred on a mentoring process which encourages independent research and presentation. 2. Aware of current research interests in business On the honours degree programme units have a commercial focus. The latest research in the areas of accounting control systems and sustainability accounting will underpin the academic content of the units and the application of the research to the professional environment will be focussed upon. The Masters programme will be researched underpinned focussing on application of research in a professional environment. 3. Able to work in a multicultural environment and appreciate diversity in other BA students will be expected to work with others from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Students will be required to participate in discussions pertaining to academic subject areas with peers from around the world. Masters students will be encouraged to interact on the forum and develop their mentoring and listening skills by working closely with a supervisor. 4. Active and independent learners Programmes will be built on a model of the learner that develops students so that they are empowered, challenged, invigorated and continue to develop. Units will be presented and assessed in a way that engages and enthuses students.

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5. Highly employable and enterprising in outlook Programmes will balance academic and professional skills to produce students who are enterprising and highly desirable in the workplace. Students will be encouraged to apply their learning in their current workplace and to their future careers. The degree programmes are designed to produce graduates who will follow a wide range of careers in commercial, industrial and public sector organisations. There will be a balance between incorporating practical business and management applications, and maintaining analytical rigour. The programmes will provide challenging, comprehensive learning experiences and will develop students’ intellectual, communication and practical abilities. They provide students with transferable skills that will be of value throughout their professional lives. Students from diverse backgrounds will be attracted and they will be given a high level of support to enable them to realise their full potential and achieve high standards.

25 QAA Benchmark Statement(s)

Accounting QAA 2007 Business and Management QAA 2007

26 Programme Specific Outcomes

(a) Final Award Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management, students will be able to: PL01. Demonstrate professional attributes such as: creative and critical thinking,

professional practice (such as complex decision making, analysis, effective data analysis and the ability to solve problems and draw reasoned conclusions using complete, incomplete and partial data sources) and self‐motivation in the context of business and management.

PL02. Express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media and a variety of available technologies.

PL03. Develop professional working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different cultural perspectives.

PL04. Recognise and manage personal and professional development reflecting on their progress through the development of a reflexive portfolio and develop a capacity for independent and self‐managed learning.

PL05. Articulate an awareness of the social and environmental context of human resource management in a sustainable environment.

PL06. Demonstrate an understanding of the internationalisation of organisations in context.

On successful completion of MSc Strategic Business Management, students will be able to: PL01. Apply relevant knowledge to a range of complex situations taking account of their

relationship and interaction with other areas of the business or organisation PL02. Develop a critical awareness of current issues in business and management which is

informed by leading edge research and practice in the field

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PL03. Develop an understanding of appropriate techniques sufficient to allow detailed investigation into relevant business and management issues

PL04. Apply creativity in the application of knowledge, in addition to a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to develop and interpret knowledge in business and management

PL05. Acquire and analyse data and information, to evaluate their relevant and validity, and to synthesise a range of information in the context of new situations

PL06. Develop a conceptual understanding to: a. evaluate the rigour and validity of published research and assess its

relevance to new situations; b. extrapolate from existing research and scholarship to identify new or revised

approached to practice PL07. Conduct research into business and management issues that require familiarity with

a range of business data; research resources and appropriate methodologies, and for such to inform the overall learning process

(b) Combined Honours Learning Outcomes Not Applicable for this programme

(c) Pass Degree Learning Outcomes Not Applicable for this programme

27 Interim Award Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of PGCert Strategic Business Management, students will be able to:

PL01. Apply relevant knowledge to a range of complex situations taking account of their

relationship and interaction with other areas of the business or organisation PL02. Develop a critical awareness of current issues in business and management which is

informed by leading edge research and practice in the field PL03. Develop an understanding of appropriate techniques sufficient to allow detailed

investigation into relevant business and management issues PL04. Apply creativity in the application of knowledge, in addition to a practical understanding

of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to develop and interpret knowledge in business and management

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SECTION C – STRUCTURE

28 Structures, modes of delivery (eg FT/PT/DL etc), levels, credits, awards, curriculum map of all units (identifying core/option status, credits, pre or co‐requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements

BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management (online) Students acquire 60 level 6 credits from the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting which is then added to: Level 6

Core Units

Code Status

Unit Title No of credits

5R6Z0065 None Accounting and Management Control Systems 30

5R6Z0066 None Ethics and Sustainability Accounting 30

On successful completion of the Level 6 credits 60 credits: Final exit award‐ BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management POSTGRADUATE MSc Strategic Business Management (online and face to face delivery) CIMA members acquire 90 level 7 credits from the CIMA strategic level examinations and three years relevant experience which are then added to: Level 7

Core Units

Code Status


5R7Z0067 None Academic and Professional Development 30

5R7Z0063 None Dissertation 60

On successful completion of the Level 7 credits: 30 credits: Interim award – PGCert Strategic Business Management 90 credits: Final exit award ‐ MSc Strategic Business Management MSc Strategic Business Management (face to face delivery only) CIMA affiliates acquire 80 level 7 credits from the CIMA strategic level examinations which are then added to: Level 7

Core Units

Code Status


*5T7Z0076 None Key Issues in Business and Management 10

5R7Z0067 None Academic and Professional Development 30

5R7Z0063 None Dissertation 60

* Key Issues in Business and Management is only for students who have Articulation of 80 credits not 90 credits. The 80

credit version is for students who have passed the CIMA exams only but are not yet a full member of CIMA. The 90 credits are for students who are full CIMA members.

On successful completion of the Level 7 credits: 90 credits: Final exit award ‐ MSc Strategic Business Management

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SECTION D ‐ TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT 29 Articulation of Graduate Prospects

The CIMA online programme is intended to complement and expand the Continuous Professional Development offering of CIMA. The target group are all CIMA members worldwide who desire to expand or top up on their educational experience. The curriculum content as specified in the following sections has been agreed between CIMA and Manchester Met as providing added value in the management accounting and professional arena, expanding on the already extensive curriculum provided by CIMA’s education programmes. The title MSc Strategic Business Management can also be awarded for face to face delivery of this programme as part of the existing Accounting, Finance and Economics department’s advanced standing offering. This is in order to widen the audience for this programme as some CIMA qualified students would prefer face to face delivery.

30 Curriculum Design

BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management: Both units “Accounting and Management Control” as well as “Ethics and Sustainability Accounting” reflect topic areas where both Manchester Met and CIMA perceive that a greater knowledge and understanding will allow students to achieve meaningful “continuous professional development” and contribute along with the pre‐existing CIMA qualifications to achieving learning outcomes G01–G07and PL01‐PL06. MSc Strategic Business Management: The “Key Issues in Business and Management,” “Academic and Professional Development” as well as “Dissertation” units provide both methodology knowledge and application practice to CIMA members and affiliates wishing to acquire or expand their knowledge to independently research complex issues. Both the Manchester Met and CIMA perceive that this greater knowledge and understanding will allow students to achieve meaningful “continuous professional development” and contribute along with the pre‐existing CIMA qualifications to achieving learning outcomes G01–G07and PL01‐PL09.

31 Learning and Teaching

BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management: The delivery of the learning units within the programme is designed around the learner and will support various learning styles. The delivery of the two Manchester Met delivered 30 credit units is online utilising a multimedia interactive platform. Each unit is made up of a series of 20 sessions with each session introducing the student to new concepts and theories. The learner is supported by audio and visual representations of the content with tutor support available for each session. The experience is deepened via the exposure to Manchester Met’s extensive online library that students are expected to utilise along with ‘real world’ examples designed to give commercial focus and employability skills. Students have 20 weeks from the last enrolment date to work through unit learning materials and an additional two weeks to complete the summative assessment. Students are supported throughout their learning experience and are able to pose questions to their tutors at any time during the course. Students are also able to develop relationships with their peers where academic issues may be discussed and explored.

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There are 4 discussion topics posed by the tutor during a 30 credit unit. The discussion topics are designed to enhance the learning experience, expand learning horizons, develop critical reasoning skills and help students develop their professional language skills via interaction with their diverse peer group. As a formative exercise, the course asks students to ‘constructively participate’ in at least 2 discussions per unit, this are be monitored by tutors. MSc Strategic Business Management: It is envisaged that students will be geographically spread over different time zones. The 30 credit unit will be therefore (self) delivered to/by students in the form of a web based interactive programme consisting of 20 weekly sessions. It will be supported by tutor(s) available at specific times for (mainly) email but (occasionally) video or voice link communications. Video pod casts will be used at crucial moments to ensure that students are aware of attainment expectations, tutor support limitations, etc. or to demonstrate and explain particular academic concepts or models. Efforts will be made to provide specific feedback to students early in the learning process to guide them in the attainment of the learning objectives. Web based self‐directed and/or managed group work will be used to assist in the practical development of professional skills which will be treated in an academic manner in the weekly sessions. The sessions and group work will, in addition, be supported by course notes, directed reading and the online learning platform. The title MSc Strategic Business Management can also be awarded for face to face delivery of this programme as part of the existing Accounting, Finance and Economics department’s advanced standing offering. This is in order to widen the audience for this programme as some CIMA qualified students would prefer face to face delivery.

32 Assessment

BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management: Formative assessment is varied and engaging. Students are required to attempt a range of multiple choice questions at the end of each of the 20 sessions to crystallise their learning. More expansive discursive questions are also set that students are expected to attempt with walkthrough solutions given. Participation in the discussions mentioned above is a formative exercise. In order to enhance the formative learning experience from the discussions students are also asked to reflect on their learning and submit two reflective questionnaires. Summative assessment takes the form of a report and related presentations. Students are supported in the production of their assignments via academic ‘skills’ sessions at quarterly milestones through the unit. These ‘skills’ sessions develop academic skills and guide the student to their application to the assignments. MSc Strategic Business Management: Summative assessment takes the form of individual reflective work and a business research report. This unit prepares students for the dissertation and is a prerequisite of the dissertation. The dissertation is supported on‐line. There are some initial sessions guiding the students through preparation of the proposal. Students are then supported by a dissertation supervisor. Students

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will be required to submit their dissertation for formative assessment at key milestones. Students will have 8 months to complete their dissertation.

33 Inclusive Practice

The programme complies with the University's Equality and Diversity Policy and interacts with all CIMA members who can access online material and communicate via email/telephone or Skype.

34 Technology Enhanced Learning

The online courses use a VLE hosted and developed by Course Source Ltd. to provide the material and interactive features to students. The course content has been authored by Manchester Met personnel which has then been “re shaped” into an interesting and exciting visual medium. Where appropriate links have been made between Turnitin on the Manchester Met Moodle VLE system to facilitate the submission and administration of the summative assignments. The Course Source VLE environment also hosts an active discussion forum forming an essential part of the delivery process.

35 Placement and/or Work‐based Learning Activities

All students are CIMA members with an average age of 30+ and invariably have employment. Placements are not appropriate for these students.

36 Engagement with Employers

All students are CIMA members invariably with employment or are self‐employed working in 30+ countries worldwide. Employee involvement programmes are not appropriate for these students.

37 Personal Development Planning

This CIMA programme is not specifically aimed at introducing students to personal development planning. Much of the knowledge and application skill regarding this important area has already been acquired in previous CIMA foundation and professional courses. These courses are specifically designed as “top up” or “continuous professional development” courses and as such will have been chosen by CIMA members in the course of implementation of their personal and professional development plans. However, taking the previous statement into account, the programme still aims to introduce a substantial amount of reflective skill development, an essential component of PDP plans, as described in sections 31 and 32 while the MSc course will further develop critical reading and thinking skills.

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SECTION E ‐ PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

38 Programme Specific Admission Requirements

In September 2011, the University’s Academic Development Committee approved a variation to the then current version of the University’s Policy for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (then named the ‘Manchester Met Scheme for the Admission of Students with Advanced Standing Following Accreditation of Prior Learning’ for the BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management. Although the Manchester Met Policy for the Accreditation of Prior Learning has since been reviewed and updated, the exemptions approved in 2011 still apply. These relate to admission to the programme and accreditation of prior learning and are as follows:

3. Students who have completed the CIMA Managerial Level credits/papers listed in the table below will be exempted from Level 4 and 5 and admitted to Level 6 of the Undergraduate programme

CIMA Managerial Level FHEQ Level 5/6

P1: Performance Operations

E1: Enterprise Operations

F1: Financial Operations

CIMA Certificate Level FHEQ Level 4/5

CO1: Management Accounting

CO2: Financial Accounting

CO3: Business Maths

CO4: Business Economics

CO5: Ethics, Corporate Governance & Law.

4. Students who have completed the following CIMA Managerial Level credits/papers credits be admitted to the programme with 60 credits of exemption at Level 6:

P2: Performance Management

E2: Enterprise Management

F3: Financial Management Admission will only be available to those who have completed CIMA examinations based substantially on the 2000 syllabus with at least one of the CIMA managerial level papers studied from the revised syllabus introduced in 2005. The following entry requirements for the online provision have been contractually agreed with CIMA (26th November 2010 and revised). All Manchester Met registered students for either course must be pre‐approved by CIMA before enrolment by our admissions team can be completed. BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management: CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (not obtained by exemption only) MSc Strategic Business Management: CIMA’s Strategic level examinations (= qualified CIMA professionals) In addition, Manchester Met have contractually agreed to honour exemptions granted as part of the CIMA entry process (e.g. exemption agreements with other bodies etc.) At least one CIMA examination must have been sat and passed with CIMA. Admission will only be available to those who have completed CIMA examinations based substantially on the 2000 syllabus with at least one of the CIMA managerial level papers studied

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from the revised syllabus introduced in 2005

NB Minimum admission points for entry to the University are reviewed on an annual basis. For entry requirements refer to the current University on‐line prospectus

39 Programme Specific Management Arrangements

The programme adheres to the Standard Programme Management arrangements as outlined in the document see guidance on University’s Management of Programme Delivery

General (On‐line provision) (Additional responsibilities contractually agreed 26th November 2010 and revised) The Manchester Met must task the programme manager to administer the contractual agreement and report to CIMA annually:

a) The number of students CIMA has generated on each course. b) The number of enquiries received. c) Web traffic figures from the programme website pages. d) Act as a liaison point and bi‐annually agree the marketing and communications plan.

40 Staff Responsibilities

Standard staff responsibilities for roles associated with the programme management are outlined in Management of programme Delivery is available from the CASQE website General (Additional responsibilities contractually agreed 26th November 2010 and revised) See section 39 re additional unit leader responsibilities. No other additional Manchester Met staff responsibilities have been required by CIMA or implemented.

41 Programme Specific Academic Student Support

Generic academic student support is provided to all students in line with the guidance outlined in the University’s Student Handbook.

EXCEPT where due to geographic constraints, provision of specific counselling or locational specific support is neither practical or cost effective (e.g. stress counselling to a student located in Australasia) Programme Specific Support No programme specific support is provided or contractually agreed.

42 Programme Specific Student Evaluation

The Programme complies with current institutional evaluation guidance. NB University guidance on Evaluation of Student Opinion is available from the CASQE

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SECTION F – MAPPING MAP I

RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT BENCHMARK STATEMENT(S)

Map guide: Insert K to indicate Knowledge and Understanding Insert S to indicate Skills

BA (Hons) Sustainable Performance Management:

Level 6

Knowledge and Understanding Mapping (K)

Accounting and

Man

agement

Control Systems

Ethics an

d

Sustainability

Accounting

Skills

Mapping (S)

1 Some of the contexts in which accounting can be seen as operating (examples of contexts include the legal, ethical, social and natural environment; the accountancy profession; the business entity; the capital markets; the public sector)

K S

K S

1 The capacity for the critical evaluation of arguments and evidence

2 The main current technical language and practices of accounting (for example, recognition, measurement and disclosure in financial statements; managerial accounting; auditing; taxation) in a specified socio‐economic domain

K S

K S

2 The ability to analyse and draw reasoned conclusions concerning structured and, to a more limited extent, unstructured problems from a given set of data and from data which must be acquired by the student

3 Some of the alternative technical languages and practices of accounting (for example, alternative recognition rules and valuation bases, accounting rules followed in other socio‐economic domains, alternative managerial accounting approaches to control and decision‐making)

K S

K S

3 The ability to locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources, including the acknowledgement and referencing of sources

4 Skills in recording and summarising transactions and other economic events; preparation of financial statements; analysis of the operations of business (for example, decision analysis, performance measurement and management control); financial analysis and projections (for example, analysis of financial ratios, discounted cash flow analysis, budgeting, financial risks)

K S

K S

4 Capacities for independent and self‐managed learning

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5 Contemporary theories and empirical evidence concerning accounting in at least one of its contexts (for example, accounting and capital markets; accounting and the firm; accounting and the public sector; accounting and society; accounting and sustainability) and the ability to critically evaluate such theories and evidence

K S

K S

5 Numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate financial and other numerical data and to appreciate statistical concepts at an appropriate level

6 Theories and empirical evidence concerning financial management, risk and the operation of capital markets (in cases of degrees with significant finance content)

K S

K S

6 Skills in the use of communications and information technology in acquiring, analysing and communicating information (currently these skills include the use of spread sheets, word processing software, online databases)

S

S

7 Communication skills including the ability to present quantitative and qualitative information, together withanalysis, argument and commentary, in a form appropriate to the intended audience

S

S

8 Normally, an ability to work in groups, and other interpersonal skills, including oral as well as written presentation skills.

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RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT BENCHMARK STATEMENT(S) MAP I Map guide: Insert K to indicate Knowledge and Understanding Insert S to indicate Skills

MSc Strategic Business Management:

Level 7

Knowledge and Understanding Mapping (K)

Academic and

Professional

Development

Key Issues in Business

and M

anagement

Dissertation

Skills Mapping (S)

1 There is an expectation that generalist degree programmes covered by this subject benchmark statement should provide a broad, analytical and integrated study of business and management. The specialist programmes will be expected to set the specialism within the context of the broader field of business and management.

K S

K S

K S

1 Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately

2 All master's students will therefore be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external context in which they operate and how they are managed (see below). There is likely to be an emphasis on understanding and responding to change and consideration of the future of organisations, and the external context in which they operate.

K S

K S

K S

2 Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision‐making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions

3 The interrelationships among and the interconnectedness between the above areas are very important within the overall student learning experience, and should be demonstrated in the capabilities of successful students from all modes of delivery

K S

K S

K S

3 The ability to conduct research into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and reporting

4 'Organisations' encompasses the internal aspects, functions and processes; their diverse nature, purposes, structures, governance, operations and management, together with the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between organisations and their influence on the external context.

K S

K S

K S

4 Using information and knowledge effectively: scanning and organising data, synthesising and analysing in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge

5 'External context' encompasses a wide range of factors including economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with their effects at local, nationaland international levels upon the strategy, behaviour, management and sustainability of organisations.

K S

K S

K S

5 Numeracy and quantitative skills including the development and use of relevant business models including the effective use of CIT

6 'Management' encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices foreffective leadership and management of organisations. It includes theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of management together with rational analysis and other processes of decision making within organisations and in relation to the external context. It also includes the critical application of theory to the advancement of management practice.

K S

K S

K S

6 Effective two‐way communication: listening, effective oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports

7 There is an expectation that these programmes usually build upon prior knowledge and skills gained from a relevant first degree (or equivalent) and prior experience (where appropriate). Master's students will be able to demonstrate deep knowledge

K

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7 High personal effectiveness: critical self‐awareness, self‐reflection and self management; time management; sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations and the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and

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and understanding of the specialist subject area while placing that within a wider organisational and contextual framework. They will understand current issues and thinking along with techniques applicable to research in the subject area. Students will have both theoretical and applied perspectives and will be able to apply a range of specialist skills to the organisations (and their context) in which they as specialists may operate. Some of these programmes will act as the front end of research degrees.

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8 Ability to recognise and address ethical dilemmas and corporate social responsibility issues, applying ethical and organisational values to situations and choices.

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MAP II ASSESSMENT /OUTCOMES MAP Map guide: GO = Manchester Met Graduate Learning Outcomes (Section 23) PLO – Programme Learning Outcomes (Section 26) – add more lines as appropriate

insert as appropriate BA (Hons.) Sustainable Performance Management:

Level 6 Accounting and Management Control Systems

Ethics and Sustainability Accounting

Coursework (Web evaluation Report 20%)

Coursework (Portfolio 2,000 words, 80%)

Coursework (Web evaluation Report, 20%)

Coursework (Portfolio 2,000 words, 80%)

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MAP II ASSESSMENT /OUTCOMES MAP Map guide: GO = Manchester Met Graduate Learning Outcomes (Section 23) PLO – Programme Learning Outcomes (Section 26) – add more lines as appropriate

insert as appropriate MSc Strategic Business Management:

Level 7 Academic and Professional Development

Dissertation Key Issues in Business and Management

Written Submission (1500 words, 30%)

Research Brief (2500 words, 70%)

Assignment (2000 words, 100%)

Research Proposal (2500‐4000 words, 15%)

Dissertation (15000 words, 85%)

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SECTION G Approved Modifications to Programme Specification since Approval/Last Review The following log provides a cumulative of minor and major modifications made to the Programme Specification since its approval/last review FAQSC Reference (or PARM ref for Major Modifications requiring strategic approval)

Programme Specification Title(specify award titles/routes affected by change)

Brief Outline of Minor Modification/Major Modification (Minor ‐ include level & title of units & a brief description of modification) (Major ‐ include details of change such as new routes, pathways etc)

Date of FAQSC Approval (or PARM event)

Approval effective from:

Details of cohort of students who will be affected by the modification (eg students entering Level 5 wef September 2014 onward)

13.8_040215 Masters Network in Management and Business, Professional Development and CIMA Degree Programme

Academic and Professional Development 5R7Z0067 ‐ change of assessment one, now takes form as a written submission (30%) 1500 words. (To replace Reflective Essay)

04/02/2015 September 2016 Students entering Level 7 wef September 2016

16.5_300715 CIMA Degree Programmes Change of assessment weighting from 70/30 to 20/80 coursework. Change of method of assessment to Web Evaluation Report/Portfolio: Accounting and Management Control Systems and Ethics and Sustainability Accounting

30/07/2015 September 2015 Students entering Level 6

FASQC/15‐16/80 CIMA Degree Programmes Entry requirements to be amended as per CIMA agreement.

22/02/2016 September 2016 Students entering Level 6 and 7

CIMA Degree Programmes Administrative error to add an interim award of PG Cert Strategic Business Management

02/08/2017 September 2017 Students entering Level 7

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