Form P7 Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes Template
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)C1J6-IMM (Exit awards C1J2-IMM, C1J3-IMM) / 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
Master of Science in International Marketing Management with Sustainability
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc / 4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PGDip (IMM), PGCert (IMM) / 5. Type
Taught / 6. Date of Production
11th December 2013
7. / MANDATORY COURSES & DISSERTATION/PROJECT
Edinburgh/ Orkney/SBC / HWUM / Dubai / ALP / IDL / Collaborative Partner / Semester / Phase (Part-time only) / Courses:
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course descriptors)
Code Course Title / New Course / SCQF Credits / SCQF Level / Notes
X / 1 / C11CC / Contemporary Consumers / 15 / 11
X / 1 / C11IS / Strategic Marketing / 15 / 11
X / 1 / C11RL / Marketing Logistics / 15 / 11
X / 1 / Option from Section 8 / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C11BU / Research Philosophy and Practice / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C11MC / Communications and Branding / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C11SK / Sustainable Marketing / 15 / 11
X / 2 / Option from Section 8 / 15 / 11
X / 3 / C11DS / International Marketing Management with Sustainability Dissertation / 60 / 11
8. / OPTIONAL COURSES
Edinburgh/ Orkney/SBC / HWUM / Dubai / ALP / IDL / Collaborative Partner / Semester / Phase (Part time only) / Courses:
(Please highlight any new courses and include the course descriptors)
Code Course Title / New Course / SCQF Credits / SCQF Level / Notes
LIST A
X / 1 / A11CC / Climate Change Causes and Impacts / 15 / 11
X / 1 / C11SY / Corporate Social Responsibility / 15 / 11
X / 2 / D41SS / Social Sustainability / 15 / 11
X / 2 / A11AM / Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Measures / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C11DK / Advances in Digital Marketing / 15 / 11
X / 2 / C11TT / Issues and Trends in Tourism / 15 / 11
9. COMPOSITION e.g. 8 taught courses (5 mandatory + 3 optional) plus a dissertation
8 taught courses (6Mandatory + 2 Optional) plus a dissertation
10. AWARDS, CREDITS & LEVEL e.g. requires xx SCQF credits including a minimum of xx at Level 9 and xx at Level 10
The awards, credits and level for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / X / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below, highlight changes and provide a rationale.
Masters Degree / 180 SCQF Credits including a minimum of 150 SCQF credits at Level 11
Postgraduate Diploma / 120 SCQF Credits including a minimum of 90 SCQF credits at Level 11
Postgraduate Certificate / 60 SCQF Credits including a minimum of 40 SCQF credits at Level 11
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
Please note that the exit award for this programme are the PGDIP (IMM) and the PGCert (IMM)
11. DURATION OF STUDY
The duration of study is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / X / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the entries below as appropriate and highlight changes.
IN MONTHS / Standard / Maximum
Full-time / Part-time / Full-time / Part-time / ALP / IDL
Masters / 12 / 24 / 24 / 48 / 84 / 84
Diploma / 9 / 15 / 24 / 48 / 84 / 84
Certificate / 6 / 12 / 24 / 48 / 84 / 84
12. ASSESSMENT METHODS
A. Please list all courses which are assessed by 100% written examination below and include course descriptors
None
B. Please list all courses which consist of a variation in assessment methods across locations/modes of study. Please provide details and a rationale for variations and include course descriptors.
None
13. RE-ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The re-assessment policy for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / X / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
1. A student who has been awarded a Grade E or F in a course may be re-assessed in that course. A student who has been awarded a Grade D in a course may be re-assessed in that course in order to proceed to, or be eligible to receive the award of, Masters.
2. A student shall be permitted one re-assessment opportunity in a maximum of three taught courses. The opportunity for re-assessment in four or more taught courses shall be at the discretion of the Progression Board.
3. Any further re-assessment opportunities in a course will require the approval of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
4. A student may be permitted, at the discretion of the Progression Board, to be re-assessed in the dissertation, project or other supervised research component of the course of study.
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
Form P7 Heriot-Watt University – Postgraduate Programme Structure & Notes Template
1. Programme Code(s) (recruitment & exit awards)C1J6-IMM (Exit awards C1J2-IMM, C1J3-IMM) / 2. Programme Titles for all awards (unabbreviated)
Master of Science in International Marketing Management with Sustainability
3. Main Award(s) (to be recruited to)
MSc / 4. Exit Awards (graduation only)
PGDip (IMM), PGCert (IMM) / 5. Type
Taught / 6. Date of Production
11th December 2013
14. PROGRESSION TO DISSERTATION/PROJECT
In accordance with University Regulations, to progress to Masters level a minimum of Grade C is normally required in all taught courses. / Yes / X / No
If you have selected "No" please provide further details and rationale below
15. / AWARD REQUIREMENTS / Minimum No. Course Passes / Overall Mark/Grade / Basis of Overall Mark/Grade / Other Requirements
The award criteria for this programme is in line with University Regulations as set out below (please tick) / Yes / X / No
If you have selected "No" please amend the statement below and highlight changes.
Master (Distinction): / 9 / 70% / Average of all course scores,
including dissertation / At least 6 courses at >=60%, (Grade B). No course with grade D, E or F (at any assessment opportunity).
Master: / 9 / 50% / Average of all course scores,
including dissertation / At least 6 courses at >=50%, (Grade C). No course with grade E or F.
Diploma (Distinction): / 8 / 70% / Average of all course scores / At least 6 courses at >=60%, (Grade B). No course with grade D, E or F (at any assessment opportunity).
Diploma: / 8 / 40% / Average of all course scores / At least 6 courses at >=40%, (Grade D). No course with grade F.
Certificate: / 4 / 40% / Average of course scores / At least 4 courses, degree subject-specific at >=40%, (Grade D).
Please provide a rationale for any changes below
16. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION
17. Programme Accredited by / 18. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group(s) / Business and Management
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