University of Bradford: Postgraduate Programme specification

School of ManagementProgramme title: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Awarding and teaching institution:

University of Bradford

Final award: Master in Business Administration (MBA) Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy

Distance Learning

[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level 7]

PGCert Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy Distance Learning

Programme title(s): Master in Business Administration: Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy

Distance Learning

PGCert: Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy

Distance Learning

Programme accredited by: EQUIS

Duration: Distance learning: 24 months - 72 months

Date produced: 29 April 2013

Last updated : n/a

Introduction

In accordance with the University’s mission ‘Making Knowledge Work’, the School of Management aims to provide programmes that educate individuals as managers and business specialists, and thereby improve the quality of management as a profession.

Short and long term rising commodity prices, structural adjustments and declining quality of resources are presenting major strategic and operational challenges to companies, countries and geo-regions. Shifts in economic geography, instability in financial markets and volatility in access to and security of supply, raise the risks of resource conflicts and social upheaval. Such issues will likely impact more widely on fundamental societal needs for food, water and affordable energy and fuel. All these drivers and trends point to the need to re-think supply chain design, assessment of risk and security and business models.

This programme has been developed over the past 2 years to support our academic programme with the Ellen Macarthur Foundation (EMF). This MBA will combine the specialist management knowledge and tools from our traditional MBA programme to assess critical global and national

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trends and drivers, looking at what they mean for your business, region, supply chains, customers and operations, whiledeveloping potential strategic and operational responses to global business transitions.

The concept and principles of the circular economy have been evolved and defined over the past 3 years. A working definition of the circular economy is:

‘A framework for re-thinking our industrial economy that is, by design or intention, restorative and in which materials flows are of two types: biological nutrients, designed to re-enter the biosphere safely, and technical nutrients, which are designed to circulate at high quality without entering the biosphere’1. ‘

Closed substance cycles, sometimes referred to as closed loop systems feature prominently in discussions around circular economy. The term ‘closed loop’ is then also often linked and associated with a further term – ‘industrial ecology’ – which features a number of characteristics that appear in the circular economy framework.

Closed loop principles are well founded in engineering under the idea of closed loop systems and ecology (operating with feedback systems). These principles involve a careful management of materials flows, which in the circular economy are of two types as described by McDonough and Braungart (Cradle to Cradle, Re-making the way we make things): biological nutrients, designed to re-enter the biosphere safely and build natural capital, and technical nutrients, which are designed to circulate at high quality without entering the biosphere. Earlier studies used terms such as economy in loops referring to product life extension, durability, remanufacture and product service substitution to reduce the material intensity of the economy as well as create virtuous material – economy cycles.

The term industrial ecology also has a number of features of closed loop and cascading principles and itself is often associated with a number of other terms such as clean technology, design for environment and industrial symbiosis. At its heart it refers to industrial eco-systems with inputs and outputs from different processes, and facilities and activities becoming connected or evolving over time to the benefit of all in the network. At the firm or facility level, methods and techniques such as Cleaner Production, Design for Environment, Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Management Systems highlight significant resource savings that could be achieved from focussed and structured analysis of material and resource inputs and outputs. Industrial symbiosis takes this activity to another level, connecting groups of firms, processes and businesses who can benefit by using each others wastes or outputs. Projects such as the famous Kalundborg eco-park in Denmark, have provided a blue print for many such schemes in China.

Some of the practical implications of a circular economy are a shift from selling goods/products to selling performance, moving towards renewable energy, rethinking value cycles and supply chains and recognising the value of diversity and whole system design. Innovation and enterprise lies at the heart of the circular economy – harnessing new ideas, modernising old ideas and shifting from a throughput model to circular models for value creation, retention and recovery,

The School’s first MBA programme was launched on a full-time basis in 1975 and is one of the oldest MBA programmes in the UK. This MBA provides the world’s first MBA on the circular economy blending the strengths of the core modules and subjects of the long established DL MBA with 60 credits of modules designed specifically for managers and business specialists interested

1 Source: Ellen Macarthur Foundation

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in the circular economy. Alternatively the 60 credits related specifically to the CE can be taken as stand-alone for the award of PGC Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy.

This MBA consists of 2 distinct stages (see below for further details) representing 1800 hours of study, through which you accrue the 180 UK credits necessary for the award of an MBA degree. The first stage is the taught component comprising 120 credits of core modules and 20 credits of electives (see below for full listings). The second stage, taken after successful completion of the 140 credits of taught elements, is the completion of a management project comprising 40 credits. The PGC award is achieved by successful completion of the 60 core credits in circular economy modules (listed below). A student taking the PGC award can transfer to the MBA upon successful completion of the award or during the award, assuming satisfactory academic progression (decided by the Director of Studies). Note that entry requirements for the PGC are the same as for the MBA.

Distance learning

The programme is designed to be fully on-line with all materials in downloadable format. You will receive dedicated DL tutor support, online tutor discussions and fortnightly online live tutorials. The taught element of the Bradford based distance learning programme can be completed between 24 - 72 months. There are two intakes each year to this programme.

Programme Aims

The aim of the DL MBA programme is to develop management professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and expertise to provide the strategic leadership necessary to effect the innovation, enterprise and transformational change for a circular economy and specifically:

A1 Prepare your business and organisation for the transition to a circular economy;

A2 Deepen your understanding of key concepts, principles and business applications of a circular economy framework;

A3 Identify, test and evaluate ideas, innovation and enterprising solutions around the circular economy within mainstream business and management setting;

A4 Extend and develop your networks to develop in-depth discussion and updating on complex issues associated with the implementation of the circular economy.

Programme Learning Outcomes

When you have completed this programme you will be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding

LO1 Present a systemic and critical understanding of management knowledge and awareness of contemporary business issues, and current research and practice in business administration;

LO2 Demonstrate a broad but rigorous understanding of the concepts, constructs and frameworks applicable to business administration and of the tools and techniques used to support decision making;

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LO3 Present specialist knowledge of international business activities and the practical implications cultural differences can bring to business conducted across national boundaries;

LO4 Identify and assess key concepts, principles and applications around circular economy and related concepts such as closed loop practice;

LO5 Develop innovation in practice, identify opportunities and create effective strategies for dealing with the complex issues in applying circular economy at different scales;

LO6 Apply critical understanding and evaluation of the specific issues, methods and literature and research on circular economy to a relevant work related case study.

Discipline Skills

LO7 Critically appraise current research and advanced scholarship in management to support the formulation of solutions to contemporary business problems;

LO8 Critically evaluate and develop investigative designs that will facilitate the collection of data to support the construction and presentation of business cases;

LO9 Demonstrate a personal and critical understanding of circular economy to be able to make business decisions, taking into account the complexity of the circular economy agenda in its broadest sense;

LO10 Apply systematic creative problem solving within business, organisational practice and the field of circular economy, to settings of relevance to you;

LO11 Undertake a systematic review of relevant published material on the circular economy in relation to your own field of experience and professional activity;

LO12 Articulate the role and relationship between circular economy thinking and action, sustainable development and education for sustainable development.

Personal Transferable Skills

LO13 Display adaptability and originality in tackling and solving problems, and the ability to work cooperatively with others and provide ethical leadership in bringing about strategic transformational change;

LO14 Provide personal initiative and responsibility in effecting solutions to complex strategic business problems surrounded by uncertain business intelligence and incomplete data;

LO15 Demonstrate on-going professional and career development needs and to take action to maintain the knowledge and skills required to practice;

LO16 Produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating application of key principles and critical thinking in relation to circular economy and related concepts;

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LO17 Reflect on, and plan, future learning around circular economy enterprise and innovation in relation to your current and future professional role;

LO18 Communicate complex ideas relating to the application and evaluation of circular economy, within a range of potential audiences clearly and effectively.

Curriculum

The MBA programme

The DL programme operates via a carousel (see below), enabling you to take modules in an order and sequence that matches your needs and interests. There is a requirement to take the core 20 credit module ‘Circular Economy: Core Principles and concepts’ first as this sets the overarching framework. This module is offered twice a year as a pre requisite for the remainder of the programme. Foundation modules encourage you to reflect on how the performance of core management activities such as operations, marketing and strategy impact on the environment, society and the economy, e.g. through purchasing decisions, marketing strategies and recruitment policies.

After successful completion of the taught component (140 credits) you complete a management project. The management project requires you to apply your knowledge and expertise to real and challenging organisational issues. These may be suggested by you, i.e. could be based on previous experience or anticipated future business engagement, or be a project proposed by a local enterprise/organisation. The management project will be supervised by an academic tutor through Collaborate and on-line tools. The theme and topic for your project will be agreed and finalised through discussion with your supervisor who will support you through the process against agreed milestones.

Where you have an opportunity to undertake an extended project in a work based setting then we will need to ensure that the work based mentor and/or supervisor has sufficient guidance on what is required or expected of you and the role. In these instances, a written guide will be provided to you, your supervisors and your work place mentors, which will set out the School’s requirements for the project and how the student experience should be managed. Each remote mentor or supervisor will be required to have a one to one on-line meeting with the programme leader to provide assurances about the level and quality of support. In the event that these assurances cannot be provided or achieved then the project will not normally be permitted and alternative options explored and agreed.

The project assessment is set out in the module descriptor.

Postgraduate Certificate - Core Circular Economy modules

Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

MAN4331D Circular Economy Core principles and concepts (CECPP)

C 20 7

MAN4332M Materials, resources, energy and competitiveness(MREC)

C 10 7

MAN4334M Business models for a circular economy (BMCE)

C 10 7

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MAN4333M Diversity, scale and development (DSD)

C 10 7

MAN4335M Enterprise and innovation (EI)N C 10 7

Postgraduate Diploma - Core (non CE) MBA modulesMAN 4100M Business Economics (BE) C 10 7

MAN4054M Business Accounting (BA) C 10 7

MAN4048M Operations Management (OP) C 10 7

MAN 4042M Marketing Management (MKT) C 10 7

MAN 4247M Managing People (MP) C 10 7

MAN4092M Strategic Management (SM) C 10 7

MAN4068Q MBA Management Project C 40 7

Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Business Administration: Delivery and Award – Core module timetable

*repeat teaching of CE module

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Cycle 1 TeachingOctober January April July

Entr

y D

ate

Jan

Business Economics (BE)

Business Accounting (BA)

Circular Economy Core principles and

concepts(CECPP)

Managing People (MP)

Materials, Resources, Energy

and Competitiveness (MREC)

Strategic Management (SM)

Diversity, Scale and Development (DSD)

July

Business Economics (BE)

Business Accounting (BA)

Operations Management (OP)

Marketing Management (MKT)

Managing People (MP)

Materials, Resources, Energy

and Competitiveness (MREC)

Circular Economy Core principles and

concepts(CECPP)

Cycle 2 TeachingOctober January April July

Entr

y D

ate

Jan Management Project

Operations Management (OP)

Marketing Management (MKT)

Business Models for a Circular Economy

(BMCE)

1 of 4 electives or onsite block

Enterprise and innovation (EI)

1 of 5 electives or onsite block

July

Strategic Management (SM)

Enterprise and innovation (EI)*

2 of 3 electivesManagement Project

Diversity, Scale and Development (DSD)

1 of 5 electives or onsite block

To be taught during quarter

BEBASMEI

CECPPOP

MKT Electives

MPMRECBMEC

Electives

SMDSD

CECPPEI

Electives

On completion of 180 credits, you will be eligible for the award of Master in Business Administration (MBA).

Module Code Module Title Type Credits LevelStudy period

MAN4068Q MBA Management Project C 40 7

ElectivesIn addition to the core 120 credits there are 20 credits that can be taken through optional modules from the list shown below. Details for each module can be accessed via the University Module Catalogue system.

Module Code

Module Title Type Credit Level Study Period

MAN4229M Managerial and Professional Development (DL) O 10 7 Apr – July

MAN4215M Business Research O 10 7 July – OctMAN4304M Business Ethics and Sustainability O 10 7 July – Oct

MAN4076M E business O 10 7 July – Oct

MAN4316M Entrepreneurship O 10 7 Apr – July

MAN4312M International Financial Management O 10 7 Apr – July

MAN4310M International Business in Emerging Economies O 10 7 July – Oct

MAN4083M International Business Strategy O 10 7 Jan- April

MAN4311M Management of Change O 10 7 Apr – July

MAN4313M Managerial Leadership O 10 7 July – Oct

MAN4088M Marketing Communications O 10 7 Jan- April

MAN4283M Project Management O 10 7 Jan- April

MAN4308M Corporate Marketing O 10 7 Oct-Jan

MAN 4030M Corporate Finance O 10 7 July-Oct, Oct-Jan

The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.

Postgraduate Certificate Delivery and Award

You can register for a Postgraduate Certificate award in Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy taking the core Circular Economy modules shown above. These may be taken over a 2 – 36 month period. Admission requirements and support for you are the same as for the MBA. There is normally only one entry point for the PGC (January). Students registering for the MBA, who successfully complete 120 credits can be eligible for the award of PG Diploma.

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*repeat teaching of CE module

Teaching and Assessment Strategies

The programme aims to integrate applied and theoretical knowledge with assessment processes that test knowledge, application and analysis of the disciplines.

Each module represents approximately 100 hours' study time including time spent working on assessments and directed study (see module descriptors). A balance between individual and collaborative learning, both of which requires you to be highly motivated and willing to develop understanding through self directed and peer to peer study. To facilitate this and ensure that maximum benefit is derived from this mode of study a number of teaching methods will be used to support your studies:

The provision of a detailed interactive study book are made up of 8 learning units and 1 revision/overview unit introducing key areas and guiding you through additional materials (e.g. relevant materials, information on the VLE)

The provision of relevant set materials and additional practitioner based and academic literature

Complete online lecture audio, selected lecture videos and presentation slides (selected modules)

Module leader ‘talking heads’ introducing and concluding each module Test Yourself questions for each module learning unit Dedicated DL tutor support Online tutor/ discussions On line live tutorials with a dedicated module tutor using case studies to further develop

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Cycle 1 TeachingOctober January April July

Entr

y D

ate

Jan

Circular Economy Core principles and

concepts(CECPP)

Materials, Resources, Energy

and Competitiveness (MREC)

Diversity, Scale and Development (DSD)

JulyMaterials,

Resources, Energy and Competitiveness

(MREC)

Circular Economy Core principles and

concepts(CECPP)*

Cycle 2 TeachingOctober January April July

Entr

y D

ate

Jan Enterprise and innovation (EI)*

Business Models for a Circular Economy

(BMCE)

Management Project

JulyEnterprise and innovation (EI)*

Materials, Resources, Energy

and Competitiveness (MREC)

Diversity, Scale and Development (DSD)

To be taught during quarter

EICECPP

MRECBMEC

DSDCECPP

EI

To effectively assess whether you have achieved a module’s learning outcomes a combination of assessment approaches are used. e.g. group work and presentations (via Collaborate) may be used to assess your leadership and communication skills and ability to make a convincing business case; individual assignments and written reports may be used to assess your ability to conduct personal research, to make sense of and synthesise current research and advanced scholarship, to critically evaluate options and present solutions; case studies and business simulations may be used to assess your understanding of a body of knowledge, the ability to make business decisions with incomplete information and to work as an effective team member; whilst the project is used to assess your overall capacity to apply learning in realistic situations and develop original solutions to complex problems. Because each module will support several learning outcomes, the design of the assessment may have several components within the word limit. Each component would be assigned an explicit weighting and word count. In selected modules due to the range of learning outcomes multiple methods of assessment may be applied.

Assessment The DL MBA programme is summatively assessed by a mixture of written examinations, assessed coursework, case studies, group projects and [multimedia] presentations. The DL PGC is summatively assessed mainly by coursework and [multimedia] presentations. In both cases assessment is integrated with learning and teaching to support and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes for individual modules and the programme as a whole. Emphasis is placed on the feedback function of formative assessment as part of the learning, teaching and assessment strategy as a whole.

Programme Learning Outcomes 1 - 6 are focused on the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and communication. They are assessed by a mixture of closed book examinations (MBA only), individual pieces of coursework and group work (MBA only), including [multimedia] presentations.

Programme Learning Outcomes 7 - 12 are focused on subject and disciplinary skills including research, critical reflection and communication. They are assessed by a mixture of individual coursework and group coursework, individual and group presentations (including multi-media).

Programme Learning Outcomes 12 - 17 are focused on key transferable skills such as problem solving, adaptability, professional reflection and action planning that are critical to specialist or strategic roles involving change. These are assessed by a mixture of individual coursework and portfolio work.

Formative and summative group work assessment will be managed by individual module leaders. Group or collaborative assessment arrangements take into account time zone differences. The dissertation is considered to be a capstone module, integrating the learning from the Programme, assessing all learning outcomes (MBA only). A range of dissertation topics will be circulated to you at the appropriate time and specific opportunities made available to discuss the choice of topic. You will be allocated a staff member to supervise the dissertation and agree dates and times for on-line meetings and reviews, a total of 18 hours.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

The University of Bradford is committed to providing you with opportunities to learn about sustainable development (SD). The School of Management sees sustainable development as a key business issue and recognises the need for all its graduates to be aware of sustainable

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development issues, and to understand the way in which their discipline and professional practice can impact on sustainability. The School is working to explicitly integrate ESD into its Learning Teaching and Assessment Strategy.

This programme provides a distinctive contribution to the University’s stated Ecoversity programme as well as the schools leadership of the new Re:Centre and the work with the Ellen Macarthur Foundation on the Circular Economy.

Assessment Regulations

This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations for Postgraduate Programmes which are available at the following link: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Ord_5_PG_Taught_Awards.html

The School operates a non-numerical assessment system. All assessments (coursework and examination) are graded as below:

AD Pass with Distinction

B Pass with Merit

C Pass

D Marginal Fail

EF Poor Fail

Supplementary assessment is required for any assessment graded at EF. A maximum of 20 credits at grade D can be condoned without the need for supplementary assessment. To gain an MBA degree all subjects should be completed at Pass level or not more than 20 credits condoned as Marginal fails (D). A D grade in the Management Project cannot be condoned, a Pass grade or above is required.

On successful completion of 60 credits in core MBA modules you are eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management.

On successful completion of the core 60 credits in circular economy you are eligible for the award of a Postgraduate certificate in Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy.

Where 120 credits are successfully completed you have the option of an award PG Diploma in Innovation, Enterprise and Circular economy.

Where 100 credits are gained at the Pass with Distinction level including the project you will be eligible for the award of MBA with distinction. If 100 or more credits are gained at the Pass with Merit level including the project you will be eligible for the award of MBA with merit. Further information on award and progression is available on request.

Admission Requirements

Applications for the School’s taught postgraduate programmes are made directly to the School and are processed through the Global Campus office or by RDI in certain regions.

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All applications are considered on their individual merits and will be assessed using a collective approach, which takes into account professional status and experience as well as academic achievement.

A suitable profile of applicants with formal academic qualifications would be: At least 3 years postgraduate work experience. Evidence of numeracy and literacy competences eg. satisfactory GMAT. An approved test in English if it is not the applicant’s first language*.

A suitable profile of applicants without formal academic or professional qualifications would be: Significant managerial or business leadership experience (normally 8 years). Evidence of numeracy and literacy competences eg. satisfactory GMAT. An approved test in English, if it is not the applicant’s first language*.

*If we need evidence of your proficiency in English, you will be required to achieve a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS test (with no sub-text less than 5.5), or a score of 94 in the internet-based TOEFL (with minimum scores of Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17), or 60 in the PTE-A (Pearson Test of English-Academic).

If you are not currently in employment you are welcomed to apply.

You may wish to discuss your application with a member of the admissions team prior to an offer being made.

The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from people with disabilities, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are applied to all applicants.

Accredited Prior Learning (APL) is permitted. Consideration will be given to requests for APL for specific modules nominated by the applicant within the taught stage 1 of the programme only and to a maximum of 30 credits. Any study for which APL is granted must have been undertaken no more than five years prior to enrolment. Academic problems with other material based on the modules for which APL is granted are the responsibility/risk of the individual.

You are expected to have access to appropriate personal computing facilities. Internet connectivity is essential if you are intending to participate in the Distance Learning programme.

Learning ResourcesLibrary

The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and the specialist library in the School of Management provide a wide range of printed and electronic resources to support your studies. Subject librarians are also available to provide guidance in finding the information you need for assignments and research. They can also advise on a range of scholarly activities.

Specific help for off site is available from the Library with more information regarding this available at the link below.

http://www.brad.ac.uk/library/distance/index.php

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Most online journals are available on the internet and University email accounts, personal information and programme-related materials can be accessed this way.

Staff are on hand during the daytime to help and there is a 24/7 IT helpline available; the School of Management, which is located on a self-contained facility, has a dedicated computer services centre.

Effective Learning Service

The Effective Learning Service (ELS) is dedicated to supporting School of Management students in maximising their academic success. This applies to all students whether based on site in Bradford, distance learning in the UK or overseas.

The ELS offers the following services:

Individual advice - confidential, supportive, 1-1 consultations. You can use these for feedback on draft assignments, or a general discussion on practical study techniques with the Advisor (either in person, by email, telephone or Skype).

Effective Learning Booklets - a set of 22 study guides can be downloaded from the ELS website. These cover topics ranging from time management skills, six steps to effective reading, essay writing skills and correct referencing for coursework and projects. http://www.brad.ac.uk/management/els/elsbooklets/

Assignment Success Workshops – As well as running weekly workshops for on-site students, the ELS team also run online workshops on various topics such as Critical Analysis, Referencing via Elluminate/Collaborate.

More information on the Effective learning Service is available at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/management/els/

There are also further learning resources available for all University of Bradford students at our central Learner Development Unit. This includes a wide range of on-line materials, available at:

http://www.bradford.ac.uk/learner-development/

Support and GuidanceSupport and guidance is provided by the School of Management Global Campus Programme Team. International students can also take advantage of the support and advice offered at University level by the International office. In addition, a dedicated Careers Development Service and Effective Learning Service are available at the School.

You become Associate members of the Alumni Association when they join the MBA programme and full members on graduation. Membership of the Alumni Association provides graduates of the School of Management’s programmes with continued access to valuable careers advice and development materials that will assist with their professional development.

You can remotely access on site facilities and support via links on the School of Management home page:

http://www.brad.ac.uk/management/resources/

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Technology requirements In order to participate in this programme, you will need access to a modern computer which supports audio and video conferencing, and reasonably high speed Internet access. You will also require a headset microphone to allow you to take part in real-time discussions, and a webcam. This approach reflects the innovative and developmental nature of the programme in its first year and aims to provide a working demonstrator of on-line delivery and collaboration for the University.

Social Bookmarking site

We will be using Diigo as our social bookmarking site. This is the place where we will bookmark and share web-based resources that are relevant to the programme. Members of the programme are encouraged to contribute resources to the site, available at:

http://groups.diigo.com/group/circular-economy

Collaborate

This is our virtual classroom where you will take part in live or synchronous activities. For example, your tutor or an external expert may hold a seminar on a particular topic at a particular time on a particular date. You will be sent a web link which will give you access to the seminar session. These sessions will normally last between 45-60 minutes and some may be recorded to enable you to watch the session again. In order to take part in an Collaborate session you will require a headset with a microphone. A webcam will allow you to take part via video, but this is not essential.

Skype

You will use this software mainly for one-to-one voice calls with your tutor, for example, if there is something you specifically want to talk to your tutor about and prefer not to share it with others in the group. In order to use Skype you will need to download the software onto your computer and register for a free account.

www.skype.com

Student Services

The University of Bradford values the feedback provided by its you and collaborates with the Students’ Union, through a system of programme representatives and formal staff student liaison committees, so that any issues that arise can be addressed.

The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect of their personal or academic life. Student Information Services can provide information about a diverse range of issues such as accommodation, personal safety and tourist information. International Students can access a range of additional advice and support services through the Students Union.

Careers and Employability

The University is committed to helping you develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of the School’s MBA programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the

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programme from Career Development Services. Access to this service is available at www.careers.brad.ac.uk.

Additionally, the School of Management has its own dedicated careers team. The Career Development programme for postgraduate students consists of a programme of Job skills workshops which are offered throughout the year plus a summer programme that can be accessed by you when required. External guest presenters also provide specialist workshops (networking, mock assessment centres).

A variety of extra online resources including access to vault, TopMBA, Workmaze Guides and Executive Grapevine are also available.

Learner Development Unit

The Learner Development Unit provides support in all aspects of academic activity, including numeracy, comprehension and interpersonal skills. This service is available to you during all stages of the programme and takes the form of interactive workshops facilitated by Advisers and is supported by a wide range of materials available online.

Disability

Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of your life are accessible to everyone.  The Disability Service can help by providing equipment and advice to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford and is a place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues.    For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or via email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk

Please refer to the appendix for location specific details of student support facilities and services.

University policies and initiativesEcoversity

Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We aim to become a beacon for sustainable development. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable development. Staff and you participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity/Further Information:

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For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact Admissions.

The Global Campus OfficeSchool of ManagementThe University of BradfordEmm LaneBradford, BD9 7JLUKTel: +44 (0)1274 234936E-mail: management@bradford.ac.ukhttp://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/management/external/index.php

The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.

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Appendix 1: Curriculum map MBA

This table shows in which modules the main learning outcomes are developed and/or assessed:

Programme Learning OutcomesKnowledge

& Understanding

Discipline Skills Transferable Skills

Module LO1 LO2 LO3 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO13 LO14 LO15

Core MBA Modules

MAN4100M A A A S S S A

MAN4054M A A S A S A A

MAN4042M A A A S S A

MAN4048M A A A A S A

MAN4247M A A A S A A S

MAN4092M A A S S A A A A S

LO4 LO5 LO6 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO16 LO17 LO18

Core Circular Economy Modules

MAN4331D A S A A A A A A S

MAN4332M A S A s A S S S S

MAN4334M A A S A S S S S A

MAN4336M S A A S S A S S S

MAN4335M S A S S A S A S S

Elective Modules

MAN 4311M A A S A A A A A S

MAN4313M A S S S

MAN4308M S A S A A A A

MAN4304M A A A A A A A

MAN4083M A S A A A S A

MAN4016M A A A A A S S A A

MAN4088M A A S A S A

MAN4310M A S A A S A

MAN4076M A A A A A S S S

MAN4283M A S S S

MAN 4312M A A S S S

MAN 4314M S S A

MAN4215M A A A S A

MAN4030M A A S A S S S

MBA MAN4068Q A A A A A S S A S

Notes:A = indicates that the outcome is formally assessed in the module

S = indicates that the outcome is explicitly supported in the learning and teaching but is not formally assessed

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Appendix 2: Assessment map

This table shows the methods of assessments used across different stages and modules:

Methods of assessment

Module M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6

Core MBA Modules

MAN4100M x

MAN4054M x x

MAN4042M x

MAN4048M x

MAN4247M x

MAN4092M x

Core Circular Economy Modules

MAN4331D x

MAN4332M x

MAN4336M x

MAN4334M x

MAN4335M x x

Elective Modules

MAN4304M x

MAN4313M x

MAN4308M x x

MAN 4312M x

MAN4016M x

MAN4083M x

MAN4088M x x

MAN4076M x

MAN4283M x

MAN4310M x

MAN 4311M x

MAN 4314M x

MAN4215M x

MAN4030M x

MBA MAN4068Q x

Notes:Assessment methods:

M1. Individual assignment/case studyM2. Group assignment/project/business plan

M3. Open book examination/case study

M4. Closed book examination

M5. Group presentation

M6. Personal portfolio

M7. Other

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Appendix 3: Teaching mapThis table shows the main delivery methods which are used across modules and stages:

Teaching methods

Stage Module T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7

Core Circular Economy Modules

MAN4331D X X X X X X

MAN4332M X X X X X X

MAN4336M X X X X X X

MAN4334M X X X X X X

MAN4335M X X X X X X

Core MBA Modules

MAN4100M x x x x x

MAN4054M x x x x x

MAN4042M x x x x x

MAN4048M x x x x x

MAN4247M x x x x x

MAN4092M x x x x x

Elective Modules

MAN4304M x x x x x

MAN4313M x x x x x

MAN4308M x x x x x

MAN4083M x

MAN4016M x x x x

MAN4088M x x x x x

MAN4310M x x x x x

MAN4076M x x x x

MAN4283M x x x x x

MAN 4312M x x x x x

MAN 4311M x x x x x

MAN 4314M x x x x x

MAN4215M x x x x x

MAN4030M x x x x x

MBA MAN4068Q x x

Notes:

Delivery methods:

T1. Lectures

T2. Online tutorials

T3. Practical labs/Workshops

T4. Directed study

T5. Personal research

T6. Case study analysis

T7. Discussion board

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