Master of Business Administration with Specialisation in Leadership Studies

19.92Department of Management

Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration with Specialisation in Leadership Studies

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1].

Admission

19.92.1Notwithstanding Regulations 19.1.1 candidates shall normally:

(i)possess a degree from a United KingdomUniversity; or

(ii)possess other qualifications deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to be equivalent to (i), above including the Postgraduate Diploma in Business or its equivalent; or

(iii)be deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic standard equivalent to (i) above.

In addition, all successful applicants will be required to have had a period of relevant managerial experience. For applicants holding a degree of a University in the United Kingdom, or an equivalent academic or professional qualification, the period is normally three years. Other applicants, who lack formal qualifications but have substantial managerial experience, will normally be required to register first for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and have a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

Applicants holding the MSc in Business and Management from the University of Strathclyde,and wishing to convert this degree to the MBA, must undertake a special curriculum detailed in below.

19.92.2Applicants may also be required to obtain a satisfactory score in an admissions test and/or be called for interview.

Duration of Study

19.92.3Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply. All students proceeding to Masters will be allowed one further year from the date of the final examination board for the dissertation.

Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.6, the maximum duration of study for students will be 72 months for the taught element and one further year from the date of the final examination board for the MBA Project.

Mode of Study

19.92.4The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by distance learning.

Curriculum

19.92.5All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

MG 914Managing People in Organizations510

MG 915Marketing Management510

MG 916Operations Management510

MG 917Financial and Management Accounting510

MG 918Finance and Financial Management510

MG 919Analytical Support for Decision Making510

MG 920Exploring the International Business Environment510

MG 920Making Strategy510

MG 921Strategy Analysis and Evaluation510

MG 923Strategic Consulting in Practice510

MG 924MBA Project540

MG 982The Reflective Practitioner 520

together with classes appropriate to the chosen course

MBA

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits chosen from the classes listed in Regulation 19.92.6

MBA with Specialisation in Leadership Studies

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

MGXXXLeadership in Management510

MG 983Leadership Theory and Practice510

Special curriculum for students wishing to convertthe MSc in Business and Management to the Master of Business Administration

for students registering prior to 2010/11

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

MG 920 Exploring the International Business Environment510

MG 922 Making Strategy510

MG 923 Strategic Consulting in Practice510

MG 924 MBA Project540

MG 982The Reflective Practitioner 520

for students registering with effect from 2010/11

Compulsory Classes

MG 920 Exploring the International Business Environment510

MG 921 Strategy Analysis and Evaluation510

MG 922 Making Strategy510

MG 923 Strategic Consulting in Practice510

MG 924 MBA Project540

MG 982The Reflective Practitioner 520

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits chosen from the classes listed in Regulation 19.92.6

Approved List of Optional Classes

19.92.6

GB 810Global Operations Strategy510

GB 867Programme and Project Management510

GB 868Understanding Change510

GB 872Change Agency510

MG 905Reflexive Management Practice510

MG 935Strategic Decision Making510

MG 936Strategic Financial Management510

MG 938New Venture Creation510

MG 940Business Process Management with SAP510

MG 941Strategic Risk Management and Accounting510

MG 942Leadership510

MG 943Business Marketing Relationships510

MG 944Managing for Shareholder Value510

MG 946Effective Measurement of Business Performance510

MG 947Entrepreneurial Finance510

MG 949Project Risk Analysis and Management510

MG 953International Business510

MG 954International Accounting and Finance510

MG 959Brand Development in Asia510

MG 971Marketing in a Digital and Cross-Cultural World510

MG 974Organisational Ethics510

MG 975Corporate Fraud510

MG 976E-Business Strategy510

MG 977International Financial Reporting510

MG 978International Supply Chain Management510

MG 979Security Analysis and Portfolio Management510

MG 980Treasury Management and International Finance510

MG 981Managing Integrated Marketing Communications510

MG 986Managing Inter-Organizational Partnerships

and Alliances510

MG 9XXAdvanced Making Strategy510

MG XXXMergers and Acquisitions

Across Border Perspectives510

XX XXXPeople and Performance510

Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director of the relevant study route.

Examination, Progress and Final Assessment

19.92.7Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.

19.92.8The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of the course.

Award

19.92.9Degree of MBA: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of Master of Business Administration,a candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners and must haveaccumulated no fewer than 180 credits of which 40 must have been awarded in respect of the MBA project.

19.92.10Degree of MBA in a named subject: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MBA in a named subject, a candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners and must have accumulated no fewer than 180 Credits of which a prescribed number must be in their chosen named pathway and 40 must have been awarded in respect of the MBA project.

Transfer

19.92.11In relation to the transfer from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business to the degree of Master of Business Administration the relevant parts of Regulations 19.1.29 – 19.1.33 shall apply as appropriate.

19.92.12Applicants holding the MSc in Business and Management who wish to convert their degree to the MBA in accordance with Regulation 19.92.58 must do so within 5 years of qualifying for the MSc. On qualifying for the award of the MBA, candidates will be required to surrender the MSc degree (if conferred) before graduating with the MBA.

19.92.13At the Board of Examiners’ discretion, a student who fails to meet the requirements for the award of the MBA may be considered for transfer to and award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business. A student in this category will automatically be barred from re-enrolment on the MBA programme on the basis of this Diploma in Business.

19.92.14

to 19.92.20(Numbers not used).

Business

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]

Admission

19.92.21Notwithstanding Regulations 19.1.1 candidates shall normally possess:

(i)a degree from a United KingdomUniversity and a minimum of three year’s relevant work experience; or

(ii)other qualifications deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to be equivalent to (i) above and a minimum of three year’s relevant work experience; or

(iv)five years management experience and a satisfactory performance in an appropriate admissions test; or

(v)be deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic standard equivalent to (i) above.

Applicants may also be required to obtain a satisfactory score in an admissions test and/or be called for interview.

In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.

Duration of Study

19.92.22Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply. Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.6 the maximum duration of study for students will be 72 months.

Mode of Study

19.92.23The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by distance learning.

Curriculum

19.92.24All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

Optional ClassesLevelCredits

No fewer than 120 credits chosen from

GB 962Marketing Management510

GB 963Operations Management510

GB964Managing People in Organizations510

MG 917Financial and Management Accounting510

MG 918Finance and Financial Management510

MG 919Analytical Support for Decision Making510

MG 920Exploring the International Business Environment510

MG 921Strategy Analysis and Evaluation510

MG 922Making Strategy510

MG 923Strategic Consulting in Practice510

MG 982The Reflective Practitioner520

Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director or nominee.

Examination, Progress and Final Assessment

19.92.25Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.

19.92.26The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of the course.

Award

19.92.27In order to qualify for the degree of Postgraduate Diploma in Business, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the taught classes of the course.

Transfer

19.92.28In relation to the transfer from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business to the degree of Master of Business Administration, the relevant parts of regulations 19.1.29 – 19.1.33 shall apply as appropriate.

19.92.29

to 19.92.30(Numbers not used).

Management

Postgraduate Certificate in Management

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1.]

Admission

19.92.31Notwithstanding Regulations 19.1.1 candidates shall normally possess:

(i)a degree from a United KingdomUniversity and a minimum of three year’s relevant work experience; or

(ii)other qualifications deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to be equivalent to (i) above and a minimum of three year’s relevant work experience; or

(iv)five years management experience and a satisfactory performance in an appropriate admissions test; or

(v)be deemed, by the Course Director of the relevant study route, acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic standard equivalent to (i) above.

In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.

19.92.32Applicants may also be required to obtain a satisfactory score in an admissions test and/or be called for interview.

Duration of Study

19.92.33Regulation 19.1.5 shall apply.

Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.6 the maximum duration of study for students will be 72 months.

Mode of Study

19.92.34The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by distance learning.

Curriculum

19.92.35All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

Optional Classes*LevelCredits

No fewer than 60 credits chosen from:

GB 962Marketing Management510

GB 963Operations Management510

GB 964Managing People in Organizations510

MG 917Financial and Management Accounting510

MG 918Finance and Financial Management510

MG 919Analytical Support for Decision Making510

MG 920Exploring the International Business Environment510

MG 921Strategy Analysis and Evaluation510

MG 922Making Strategy510

MG 923Strategic Consulting in Practice510

MG 982The Reflective Practitioner520

Such other classes as may be approved by the Course Director or nominee.

* for certain pathways some of the above classes will be compulsory

Students enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate (The Weir Group PLC) pathway shall undertake the following classes:

Compulsory ClassesLevel Credits

MG 918Finance and Financial Management510

MG 916Operations Management510

MG 914Managing People in Organisations5 10

MG 937Programme and Project Management 510

Optional Classes

No fewer than 20 credits chosen from the classes listed below

MG 922Making Strategy 5 10

MG 921Strategy, Analysis and Evaluation510

MG 919Analytical Support for Decision Making510

MG 920Exploring the International Business Environment 5 10

MG 917Financial and Management Accounting5 10

MG 915Marketing Management510

MG 923Strategic Consulting In Practice 5 10

Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director or nominee.

Examination, Progress and Final Assessment

19.92.36Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.

19.92.37The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of the course.

Award

19.92.38In order to qualify for the degree of Postgraduate Certificate in Management, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course.

19.92.39

to 19.92.40(Numbers not used)

Business and Management

MSc in Business and Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Management

Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1.]

Admission

19.92.41Regulations 19.1.1 shall apply.

Duration of Study

19.92.42Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply.

Mode of Study

19.92.43The course is available by full-time and part-time study.

Curriculum

19.92.44All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits chosen from List A

for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits including all the classes in List A

for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including an individual or group project

ClassesLevelCredits

List A

MG 914Managing People in Organisations510

MG 915Marketing Management510

MG 918Finance and Financial Management510

MG 919Analytical Support for Decision Making510

MG 927Business Operations510

MG 930Managerial Accounting510

MG 931Business Strategy510

MG 932Business Economics510

MG 934Professional Management Practice520

List B

MG 937Programme and Project Management510

MG 945Global Operations Strategy510

MG 950Change Agency510

MG 955Managing in Europe (Toulouse)510

MG 984Understanding Change in Organisations510

Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director or nominee.

Students for the degree of MSc only:

Compulsory Classes

either

GB 875Individual Dissertation560

or

MG 985Group Dissertation560

Examination, Progress and Final Assessment

19.92.45Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.

19.92.46The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations, coursework, the dissertation where undertaken and, if required, in an oral examination.

Award

19.92.47Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in Business and Management, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180credits, of which 60must have been awarded in respect of the dissertation.

19.92.48Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Management, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the taught classes of the course.

19.92.49Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course.

19.92.59

to 19.92.80(Numbers not used)

Business Information Technology Systems

MSc in Business Information Technology Systems

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Technology Systems

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1.]

Admission

19.92.81Regulations 19.1.1 and 19.1.2 shall apply.

Duration of Study

19.92.82Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.

Mode of Study

19.92.83The courses are available by full-time and part-time study and by distance learning.

Curriculum

19.92.84All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

for the Postgraduate Certificate by full-time study – no fewer than 60 credits

for the Postgraduate Diploma by full time study – no fewer than 120 credits

for the degree of MSc by full-time study – no fewer than 180 credits including a dissertation

for the Postgraduate Certificate by part-time study or distance learning – no fewer than 60 credits

for the Postgraduate Diploma by part-time study or distance learning – no fewer than 120 credits

for the degree of MSc by part-time study or distance learning – no fewer than 180 credits including a dissertation

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

MG 906Developing Business Strategy515

MG 907Managing Business Resources515

MG 908Operations Management and the Business

Process515

MG 909Programme and Project Management: An

IT Focus515

CS 951Information Systems Architecture520

CS 952Database and Web Systems Development520

CS 953Service Management520

Students for the degree of MSc only:LevelCredits

Either

GB 874Group Dissertation560

or

GB 875Individual Dissertation560

Examination, Progress and Final Assessment

19.92.85Regulations 19.1.19 and 19.1.20 shall apply.

19.92.86The final assessment will be based on performance in the examinations, coursework, the dissertation where appropriate and, if required, in an oral examination.

Award

19.92.87Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in Business Information Technology Systems, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 45must have been awarded in respect of the dissertation.

19.92.88Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Technology Systems, a student must normally have accumulated no fewer than 117 credits from the taught classes of the course.

19.92.89Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Technology Systems, a student must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course.

19.92.90

to 19.92.100(Numbers not used)

International Management

MSc in International Management

Postgraduate Diploma in International Management

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]

Admission

19.92.101Regulations 19.1.1 and 19.1.2 shall apply.

Duration of Study

19.92.102Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.

Mode of Study

19.92.103The courses are available by full-time study only.

Curriculum

19.92.104All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits

for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a dissertation

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

BF 930International Strategy57

BF 931International Marketing57

BF 932International Finance57

BF 933International Human Resource Management57

BF 934Cross Cultural Management515

BF 935International Business; Global and Local

Perspectives515

BF 936Business Communications510

BF 937Doing Business Abroad510

BF 938Developing a Business Plan510

Optional Classes*

No fewer than 32 credits chosen from:

BF 926The Multinational Subsidiary: Strategy
Entrepreneurship and Public Policy58

BF 927CompetingWith and Within China58

BF 928Management of International Relationships58

BF 939Planning and Managing the Global Enterprise58

BF 940ResearchSeminar in International Management58

BF 941The World Trade Organisation and its Key

Playersand Relationships 58

BF 942Currency Risk Management and Derivatives 58

BF 943Finance for International Managers58

BF 944International Corporate Reporting58

BF 945International Entrepreneurship58

BF 946Advanced Topics in International HRM58

BF 947EconomicDevelopment in China and the
Pacific Rim58

MG 900Global Operations Management58

MG 901Management Consulting: A Global Perspective5 8

MG 902Leadership: A Global Perspective58

MG 903Business Development in Asia58

*With the approval of the Course Director, students may be permitted to substitute an approved class from other postgraduate courses offered.

Students for the degree of MSc only

BF 950Dissertation560

Examination, Progress and Final Assessment

19.92.105Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.

19.92.106The final assessment will be based on performance in the coursework, in the written examinations, the Dissertation and, if appropriate, in an oral examination.

Award

19.92.107Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc in International Management, a candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners and must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of which 60 must have been awarded for the Dissertation.

19.92.108Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in International Management, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the taught classes of the course.

19.92.109

to

19.92.110(Numbers not used)

Advanced Management Learning

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Management Learning

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]

Admission

19.92.111Regulations 19.1.1 - 19.1.3 shall apply.

Non-graduate applicants should normally have at least 3 years relevant experience in the field of management at an appropriate level.

Duration of Study

19.92.112Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply.

Mode of Study

19.92.113The course is available by mixed-mode of study only.

Curriculum

19.92.114All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

Compulsory ClassLevel Credits

MGxxxManagement and Organisational Learning520

Optional Classes

No fewer than 40 credits chosen from:

MG911The Reflective Practitioner520

MG 914Managing People in Organisations510

MG 915Marketing Management510

MG 916Operations Management510

MG 917Financial and Management Accounting510

MG 918Finance and Financial Management510

MG 919Analytical Support for Decision Making510

MG 920Exploring the International Business Environment510

MG 921Strategy, Analysis and Evaluation510

MG 922Making Strategy510

MG 923Strategic Consulting In Practice510

Such other Level 5 classes as may be approved by the Course Director or nominee.

Examination, Progress and Final Assessment

19.92.115Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.

19.92.116The final assessment will be based on performance in all elements of the course and, if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award

19.92.117Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Management Learning, a candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course.

Transfer

19.92.118In relation to the transfer from the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Management Learning to the Postgraduate Diploma in Business, or the Master of Business Administration, Regulations 19.1.29 – 19.1.33 shall apply as appropriate.

19.92.119

To 19.92.120(Numbers not used)

Management

Master in Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

Postgraduate Certificate in Management

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1.]

Admission

19.92.121Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.1

(i)possess a degree (or in the case of direct entry to a Masters programme, a first or second class honours degree); or

(ii)possess other qualifications deemed, by the Course Director (or nominee) acting on behalf of Senate, to be equivalent to (i) above; or

(iii)be deemed, by the Course Director (or nominee) acting on behalf of Senate, to have achieved an academic standard equivalent to (i) above

Holders of BA degrees in Business Studies or equivalent general business degrees shall not normally be eligible.

Duration of Study

19.92.122Regulations 19.1.4 and 19.1.5 shall apply. The normal duration of study will be:

for the degree of Master by full-time study – 24 months

for the Postgraduate Diploma by full-time study – 18 months

for the Postgraduate Certificate by full time study - 12

Mode of Study

19.92.123The course is available by full-time study only.

Place of Study

19.92.124The courses are taught at the SKIL Centre, India.

Curriculum

19.92.125All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:

for the Postgraduate Certificate– no fewer than 60 credits

for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits

for the degree of Master – no fewer than 240 credits including an individual or group project

Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits

MG 914Managing People in Organisations510

MG 915Marketing Management510

MG 918Finance and Financial Management510

MG 919Analytical Support for Decision Making510