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PGC Professional Studies

THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Student Handbook

Stage 2October 2011

© 2011 Bournemouth University

Document date: August 2011

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CONTENTS

Glossary

Welcome Page 5

Teaching Schedule Page 7

Assessment Schedule Page 8

About the Business School Page 9

Programme Management Page 10

Staff Contact List Page 12

Overview of Programme Page 14

Course Unit:

Stage 2 (Year 2):

Governance and Ethics Page 20

Appendices

Appendix A Standard Assessment Regulations Page 24

Appendix B Assessment in Masters Programmes Page 29

Appendix C Electronic Submission of Assignments Page 39

Appendix D Getting Started with myBU Page 41

Appendix E Citing Bibliographic References Page 45

Appendix F Links to Student Regulations, Rules and Policies Page 46

Appendix G Level M Descriptors and Generic Assessment Criteria Page 47

Appendix H Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Page 53

Appendix I Plagiarism Page 57

Appendix J Alumni Association Page 58


GLOSSARY

Assignment A piece of coursework.

AssessmentSchedule

A schedule of the deadlines for your coursework submission and the dates for the return of your coursework.

Levels C, I, H, M, D

These are the different levels of higher education qualifications. Level C, I and H are undergraduate and represent Certificate, Intermediate and Honours levels. M is Masters level. D is doctorate level.

For full time undergraduate programmes, level C is taught in the first year, Level I in the second and Level H in the third year of a three year programme or the fourth year of a sandwich programme.

Programme Your course of study.

Programme Leader

The academic who leads a programme.

Programme Team

The tutors and administrators who teach and administer a programme.

School A division of the University. The Business School is one of six schools in the University.

BS The Business School.

RAE Research Assessment Exercise.

CPD Continuous Professional Development.

QAA Quality Assurance Agency.

WP Widening Participation.

askBU Centralised enquiry and information service for all current students.

myBU Personalised on-line learning environment.

FE Further Education.

HE Higher Education.

ALS Additional Learning Support.


WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

We are a leading provider of innovative business education. The Business School attracts students from the United Kingdom and overseas seeking a challenging, career-oriented, research-informed business education in a friendly, student centred environment. Our students are actively recruited by major employers who value the skills and abilities that they bring, we are justifiably proud of our links with industry and commerce and the reputation that we have for the employability of our students.

The Business School has strong links to both employers and professional bodies and our curriculum reflects the needs of contemporary business. We are focussed on developing students as confident, capable business professionals. Your programme has been designed in this spirit, providing you with an intellectually stimulating, personally challenging and professionally demanding experience.

As the business environment is becoming increasingly competitive, employers look for self-reliant, creative and flexible graduates who are prepared to take responsibility, work independently and also work effectively with others. You will find that many opportunities await you to develop these essential qualities as you progress through your programme, and you will be expected to actively commit to your own personal development in order to equip yourself for your career having completed your course at the Business School.

This handbook contains essential information about your programme, including an outline of the curriculum, the programme learning outcomes and the assessment regulations and should be regarded as a reference source for details about your course.

I look forward to meeting you at some time during your stay at Bournemouth University. If my colleagues and I can help in any way please do not hesitate to contact us.

Professor Roger PalmerDean, the Business School


WELCOME FROM THE PROGRAMME LEADER

Dear Student,

On behalf of the Business School and the Programme Teams I would like to warmly welcome you back to the PGC Professional Studies programme.

In the coming months you will be faced with a number of interesting and challenging opportunities which are aimed at preparing you for a successful career in management.

The staff you will meet have a wide range of academic, professional and commercial experiences and interests which they will share with you and it is in your interest to take full advantage of this expertise. We aim to provide you with opportunities to engage with theories and practice which will equip you for your future managerial career. The detailed information relating to your programme is contained in this handbook.

We hope that you will enjoy the opportunities and challenges afforded by working with students from different parts of the world, and from the different degrees within the Masters Framework suite of programmes.

Finally, my colleagues and I hope that you find the Masters programmes at Bournemouth both stimulating and enjoyable.

Dr Charlie WilkinsonProgramme LeaderThe Business School


TEACHING SCHEDULE

PGC Professional Studies (Guernsey) (P/T 2nd Year)

2011/ 2012

Block Date Unit Staff

1 16-17 Oct 11 Induction Charlie Wilkinson

2 08 Oct 11 Governance and Ethics Robert Day

3 29 Oct 11 Governance and Ethics Robert Day

4 09 Dec 11 Governance and Ethics Robert Day

University Christmas Holiday 19 December 2011 - 08 January 2012 (inclusive)

5 20-21 Jan 12 Governance and Ethics Louise Preget Governance and Ethics Louise Preget


ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Year Two

Unit Title Submission/ Exam Date

ExpectedReturn Date

Governance and Ethics coursework 1 03 January 2012 24 January 2012

Governance and Ethics coursework 2 10 February 2012 02 March 2012

Re-submission/ Re-sit Schedule

Unit Title Re-submission/ Re-sit exam Date

ExpectedReturn Date

Governance and Ethics coursework 1 20 August 2012 10 September 2012

Governance and Ethics coursework 2 20 August 2012 10 September 2012

Handing in assignments on time has sometimes proved a problem for students in past years. The above approach is designed to help you. It is, however, very important that you keep to these dates. Please remember that assignments have the same status as exams. Failure to submit on time can result in the mark being capped, or having to re-submit a new assignment. Extensions can be granted but only in exceptional circumstances, provided the application is made before the due date, there is good supporting evidence and the application is made in writing (please note the procedures laid out in your student handbook). In these exceptional circumstances, extensions longer than three weeks may result in a new assignment being set in place of the one originally issued. This is to ensure that students who have completed their assignments on time have them returned within a three week period, excluding Christmas Holidays.


THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Undergraduate Programmes

Over 2000 students study undergraduate programmes in the Business School. A wide portfolio of undergraduate programmes is available including opportunities for part-time and off-campus study. All of these programmes are vocational in nature and are designed to equip graduates with the requisite skills and knowledge base needed for the world of work in the 21st

century. Full details are available at: http://business.bournemouth.ac.uk/programmes_ug/index.php

Postgraduate Programmes

The Business School has around 300 students studying on a range of Masters programmes both full and part-time. Vocational in nature: they offer opportunities to develop competence and expertise in a wide range of fields. Graduates are equipped to make an immediate contribution in a variety of roles, at home and in international organisations.

The Masters programmes attract a diverse population of overseas students and meet the needs of a variety of cultures. They embed curriculum content in a broad cross-cultural approach which is relevant for future graduates launching their careers in the globalised economy of the 21st century. International students are supported through a comprehensive programme which helps them to meet the expectations of postgraduate study at a UK university. This includes language support, as well as the development of study skills. Full details are available at: http://business.bournemouth.ac.uk/programmes_pg/index.php

Research in the Business School

Staff in the Business School are actively involved in research, training and consultancy. There are a number of research centres which act as catalysts within their fields bringing organisation and government partners together at events and training sessions. The School offers supervision to full time MPhil/PhD postgraduate degrees which align with its key research themes. The Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) Programme offers maximum levels of effectiveness to professional practitioners. Further details on research in the School are available at:http://bs.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/research.php


http://ibal.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/research.php

http://business.bournemouth.ac.uk/programmes_pg/index.php

http://business.bournemouth.ac.uk/programmes_ug/index.php

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Every programme, or group of programmes, has a Programme Management Team/Framework Management Team responsible for the day to day management of the programme. This includes responsibility for aspects such as student recruitment, quality assurance and enhancement of teaching and learning. They will also respond to specific issues that arise throughout the year. On some programmes, the Programme/Framework Leader is supported by Year Tutors who take specific responsibility for that year group. The team hold a series of meetings throughout the academic year. These provide a formal forum for staff and students to discuss issues related to the programme. The Student Representation process ensures that student views and feedback are formally represented in this forum.

Student RepresentationStudent Representatives are at the core of the student academic representation system run jointly by the University and the Students’ Union (SUBU). Student Representatives are students elected from each year or level of every programme to make sure that there is communication between the University, SUBU and all students. The student representation system is one of the most important mechanisms for ensuring student involvement and feedback in relation to the programme. Student Representatives are trained at the beginning of the year and receive support from SUBU throughout the rest of the year. There are three different types of student representative.

School RepresentativesSchool Representatives are elected in the Autumn Term. School Representatives are invited to attend the School Committee to ensure that student feedback is received. Normally between two and four School Representatives are elected each year.

Programme Representatives Programme Representatives are elected by their fellow students on their programme of study. Programme Representatives are invited to attend Programme Team Meetings to provide feedback on any issues of concern or good practice on their programme of study. There is normally at least one Programme Representative per year/level of each programme.

Seminar Representatives For programmes with very large student numbers, there is the option to elect Seminar Representatives. These representatives will feed back to group tutors on any group related issues, and also to Programme Representatives on any issues affecting the programme as a whole.

In all cases, student representatives are elected to provide the views of the students on their programme rather than their personal opinions.


THE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT TEAM – ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESAll members of the programme team can offer advice and guidance on matters related to the programme or the University. However, students should pay particular attention to the following staff roles.

The Programme Leader (PL) is responsible for the overall management of the programme and ensuring that regular team meetings are held. The Programme Leader is a good source of advice on procedural matters and is also normally the first point of contact for students seeking advice on academic and personal matters.

The Programme Administrator (PA) is responsible for the day to day administration of the programme, including managing coursework submissions and collating marks. The PA is a good source of advice on general and administrative related issues. The PA is normally assisted by a Programme Administrative Assistant (PAA).

THE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACADEMIC BOARDThe Business School has a School Academic Board which has a remit to consider and agree all matters of policy for the School, and constitutes part of the formal management and committee structure of the University as a whole. The School Academic Board will consider areas such as student admissions, assessment and examination procedures and learning and teaching. The SAB is chaired by the Dean and membership includes representatives from staff at all levels, student representatives and representatives from Academic Services. The Committee receives the synoptic student rep report from SUBU to ensure that the student feedback is regularly received. It also receives reports from a number of Sub-Committees on aspects such as the quality of programmes, learning and teaching, research and enterprise.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ASSESSMENT"Failure to submit a piece of coursework by the required deadline will result in a mark of zero (0)% being recorded". You should comply with the submission times detailed elsewhere in this handbook and note that these will be strictly adhered to. Students with genuine reasons for late submission should document their case through submission of the Mitigating Circumstances form.

STUDENT PORTALThe student portal at http://studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk is an excellent resource that brings together a wide range of information and services in a single place and we encourage all students to make use of this on a regular basis. Within the student portal you will find information on current news and events, quick links to the most used areas of information, access to log-in services such as myBU and student email, the library resources and the Student’s Union. The askBU link on the portal will take you to sources of useful information, help and advice and if you can’t find what you are looking for, our ‘Frequently asked questions’ tool allows you to search for an answer to your query.


http://studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk/

STAFF CONTACT LIST

Name Location Phone E-mail Responsibility

School Executive (01202)Roger Palmer (Prof) 5th Floor, EBC Dean of the Business SchoolAndros Gregoriou (Prof) C119, CH, TC Deputy Dean of the Business SchoolTBC Director, Research and Doctoral StudiesAlex Tattersall (Dr) 4th Floor, EBC Director, International PartnershipsJulie Robson (Dr) 5th Floor, EBC Director, EnterpriseGeoff Willcocks (Dr) 4th Floor, EBC Director, Quality and AccreditationsCharlie Wilkinson (Dr) 5th Floor, EBC Director, Executive EducationJenny Piesse (Prof) 5th Floor, EBC Chair/ HoD, Management and StrategyTBC Chair/ HoD, MarketingTBC Chair/ HoD, HR and Organisational BehaviourTBC Chair/ HoD, Finance and Business EconomicsTBC Chair/ HoD, Accounting and TaxationTBC Chair/ HoD, LawJackie Molnar 5th floor, EBC Director of OperationsSarah Green 5th Floor, EBC Planning Resources ManagerFiona Willcocks C120b, CH, TC 965155 [email protected] Academic Admin ManagerSarah Knox 4th Floor, EBC Marketing Manager

Admin (01202)Mandy Lenihan 4th Floor, EBC 968729 alenihan @bournemouth.ac.uk Programme Administrator

(MSc Corp Gov, MBA and LLM Law Programmes)

Sue Shilling 4th Floor, EBC 968731 [email protected] Programme Administrative Assistant(MSc Corp Gov, MBA and LLM Law


mailto:[email protected]


STAFF CONTACT LIST

Name Location Phone E-mail ResponsibilityProgrammes)


Name Location Phone E-mail Units Teaching

Teaching Staff (01202)

Charlie Wilkinson 5th Floor, EBC 968721 [email protected] Programme Leader

Robert Day [email protected] Governance and Ethics

Louise Preget C116, CH, TC 965958 [email protected] Governance and Ethics

Support Staff (01202)

Melissa Bowden DL129, DH, TC 965570 [email protected] Subject Support Librarian (Law)

David Hopkins 4th Floor, EBC 965793 [email protected] myBU Support

TBC DL129/ B1371st Floor, EBC

965051967304

Business School Subject Librarian






OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMMES

Summary of Course Data

Originating institution/s Bournemouth University

Awards and programme title(s) PGCert Professional Studies

External reference points QAA Qualifications Framework – General Business & Management Subject Benchmarks

Professional Statutory and/or Regulatory Body links

None

Places of delivery Guernsey Training Agency

Mode(s) of delivery Part-time

Credit Structure 60 Level M credits (90 ECTS)

Duration 24 months part-time

Date of original approval 2008

Date of first intake September 2008

Placements N/A

Partner institutions and models The GTA – University Centre

Date and Version Number of this Programme Specification

April 2010Version 2.0

Approved for presentation:

................................................................. Head of School

Approved for Evaluation:

........................................................................ Head of Academic Development and Quality

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PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

This programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, and skills, as follows.

A - Subject Knowledge and Understanding

A1 Critical engagement with Management subject body;

A2 Knowledge of Contemporary Issues relevant to Management;

A3 Application of different analytical tools for analysing internal and external management issues and problems;

A4 The development of appropriate management policies and strategies, or policies and strategies.

B - Intellectual Skills

B1 Critical thinking and creativity;

B2 Problem solving and decision making;

B3 Application of academic thinking to real-world situations in context;

B4 Identification and evaluation of options;

B5 Learning through reflection on practice and experience.

C - Subject-Specific Skills

C1 Demonstrate a critical ability to evaluate how subject-specific knowledge or frameworks can be applied to problem situations;

C2 Demonstrate the application of some subject skills to problems or scenarios.

D - Transferable Skills

D1 Problem analysis;

D2 Work autonomously or with others as necessary.


LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES AND METHODS

Each taught unit of the programme involves extensive in-class discussions and the opportunity in some units to deal with real data derived from recent research and professional practice.

A variety of lectures, seminars, independent study, individual or group tutorials, support session and the University’s virtual learning environment (myBU) will be utilised across the programme.

The indicative assessment sections for each unit provide further information on the inclusion and operationalisation of this strategy.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES AND METHODS

The Subject Knowledge, Intellectual Skills and Transferable Skills are assessed through appropriately structured coursework assignments and examinations.

A variety of assessment strategies have been developed by staff delivering the units since the original inception of this programme in 1996. It is envisaged that this process will continue so as to ensure the programme effectively assesses the programmes aims and learning outcomes.

For example, a unit may be assessed via a combination of examination and coursework, or purely by coursework. Where units are assessed purely by coursework it is likely that several pieces of work will be required from the student and these may involve elements of online assessment, or time in-class assessments. Where examinations are used to assess students the majority are likely to be traditional unseen timed limited exams, however, on occasion pre-seen case studies may be used. Further information of indicative assessments can be found in the individual unit specifications.

Due to the range of assessment methods used across the programme it is not practical to stipulate a particular metric relating to the word limit of coursework or duration of examinations. Typically, however, where a unit is assessed by 50% coursework and 50% examination it is envisaged that the coursework will have a minimum word limit of 1500 words and the examination will have minimum duration of 2 hours.

The Unit Tutors will clarify the exact nature of the assessment at the start of the unit and this information will be included in the Unit Guide.


COURSE STRUCTURE


Core Units (Compulsory)

Governance and Ethics 20

PGCert Professional StudiesRequires 60 Level M credits

Outcomes developed and assessed:Knowledge as indicated by course unit titles and outcomes A1-4, B1-5, C1-2, D1-2.

Core Units (Compulsory)

Managing People 20 Corporate Management & Control 20

Progression Requirements:None

Exit Qualification:Not applicable

Outcomes developed and assessed:Knowledge as indicated by course unit titles and outcomes A1-4, B1-5, C1-2, D1-2.

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ADMISSION REGULATIONS

The regulations for this programme are the University’s Standard Postgraduate Admission Regulations.

ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

The regulations for this programme are the University’s Standard Postgraduate Assessment Regulations.


COURSE UNITS

Stage 1 (Year 1) Units: - Managing People

- Corporate Management and Control

Stage 2 (Year 2) Units: - Governance and Ethics


STAGE 2 UNIT SPECIFICATION

Unit title Governance and Ethics

Level M

Credit value 20

ECTS credits 10

PRE-REQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITESNone.

AIMS1 To develop a critical understanding of the objectives, principles and

methods of Corporate Governance practice within different economic environments;

2 To provide students with a range of frameworks for analyzing complex moral problems;

3 To demonstrate how an understanding of governance and ethics can aid managerial decision making, particularly in respect of risk management.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMESHaving completed this unit the student is expected to demonstrate:

1 A critical appreciation of the main theories of corporate governance and ethics;

2 A critical evaluation of the application of theories of corporate governance and ethics to practice;

3 Critical analysis of the internal and external factors that shape individual and organisational responses to contemporary governance/ethical issues.

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODSThe unit adopts a range of learning tools including lecture, seminar and on line resources.

In this unit students will encouraged to apply theoretical concepts and skills to practical case material.


ASSESSMENT

Summative AssessmentIntended learning outcomes 1 to 3 will be assessed through 100% coursework.

Indicative AssessmentThe assessment for this unit will typically involve two pieces of individual coursework.

Typically more than one tutor will be delivering and assessing the unit, ensuring subject specialisms are appropriately assessed and that integration across the unit themes is achieved.

The Unit Tutors will clarify the exact nature of the assessment at the start of the unit – this will be included in the Unit Guide.

INDICATIVE CONTENTAgency, stakeholder and legitimacy theoryCodes of practiceDirectors’ conduct and rolesCorporate Governance and capital marketsGovernance in diverse organisationsEthical theories & their impact on managerial decision makingThe origins and meaning of Corporate Social ResponsibilityHow Corporate Social Responsibility is Managed and ImplementedThe ethical issues raised by global tradeContemporary issues in EthicsManaging Ethics: tools and techniques

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

BooksBlowfield, M. and Murray, A., 2008. Corporate responsibility: a critical introduction. Oxford University Press.

Crane, A. and Matten, D., 2010. Business ethics: managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization. 3rd ed. Oxford University Press.

Dellaportas, S., Alagiah, R., Gibson, K., Leung, P., Hutchinson, M. and van Homrigh, D., 2005. Ethics, governance and accountability: a professional perspective. Milton, Qld.: John Wiley.

Fisher, C.M. and Lovell, A., 2009. Business ethics and values: individual, corporate and international perspectives. 3rd ed. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice-Hall.


Garratt, B., 2003. The fish rots from the head: the crisis in our boardrooms: developing the crucial skills of the competent director. 2nd ed. London: Profile. [2010 ed. forthcoming].

Mallin, C.A., 2010. Corporate governance. 3rd ed. Oxford University Press.

Mellahi, K. and Wood, G., 2008. The ethical business: challenges and controversies. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Monks, R. and Minow, N., 2007. Corporate governance. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell.

Solomon, J., 2010. Corporate governance and accountability. 3rd ed. Chichester: Wiley.

Relevant ICSA Guidance Notes and Best Practice Guides.

JournalsBusiness Ethics: A European Review Business Ethics Quarterly: The Journal of the Society for Business EthicsChartered Secretary MagazineCorporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in SocietyEthics & Accountability in a Context of Governance & New Public ManagementInternational Journal of EthicsJournal of Business EthicsJournal of Business Systems, Governance and EthicsThe Journal of EthicsManagement Decision

Web BasedA range of internet resources will be indicated to the students on a case by case basis.

Access to a Business Ethics shortcut can be accessed at http:// www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/subjects/mbs.htlm#ethics

The above Key Texts are complemented by additional reading from:

relevant Professional Body study texts; book chapters and journal articles downloadable from myBU as selected

by the Unit Tutors; monographs, journals and other sources, predominantly made available

online located via the Library Catalogue; and relevant e-journal & e-book collections and other online databases.


http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/subjects/mbs.htlm#ethics

APPENDICES

Appendix A Standard Assessment Regulations

Appendix B Assessment in Masters Programmes

Appendix C Electronic Submission of Assignments

Appendix D Getting Started with myBU

Appendix E Citing Bibliographic References

Appendix F Links to Student Regulations, Rules and Policies

Appendix G Level M Descriptors and Generic Assessment Criteria

Appendix H Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Appendix I Plagiarism

Appendix J Alumni Association


APPENDIX A – STANDARD ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS FOR TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. PRINCIPLES1.1 These regulations conform to the principles set out in the current version of

the University's Academic Policies and Regulations.

2. PERIOD OF REGISTRATION2.1 The maximum periods which a student may take to complete the

programme, from first registration, are normally as follows:

Full-time maximum (years)

Part-time maximum (years)

PGCert 1 2PGDip 2 3MA/MSc/LLM 3 5CPD As above from first registration to a CPD framework

2.2 Periods of registration may be formally adjusted by the Board of Examiners on reasonable grounds. Maximum periods of registration may be set for students who enter with credit.

3. PASS MARK3.1 The pass mark for each unit will be 50%. Where the unit is assessed by a

combination of formally defined separate elements of assessment a pass will be awarded where the total unit mark is at least 50% and the mark in each separate component of the unit assessment is not less than 46.0%.

4. COMPENSATION4.1 When the total mark for a unit is less than 50%, but not normally less than

48.0%, and providing that no formally defined element contributing to the unit assessment has a mark of less than 46.0%, the Board of Examiners will normally compensate for up to 40 credits at any one level and award a pass provided that the student to date has obtained a pass mark of 50% in the remaining credits in the same level as the unit or units for which compensation is considered. Such compensation will only apply to the first attempt (including any subsequent attempt taken as a first attempt due to mitigation) and may not normally apply to a unit or units with a total value of more than 40 credits at any one level. Where compensation has taken place the pre-compensation unit mark will be recorded.

4.2 As compensation is based on the appraisal of the student’s performance to date in the level for which compensation is considered, it cannot be applied before the student has attempted a minimum of 60 credits at that level.


5. PROGRESSION5.1 Progression requirements are defined in the Programme Specification for

the programme concerned.

6. SUBMISSION OF COURSEWORK6.1 Failure to submit a piece of coursework by the required deadline will result in

a mark of zero (0%) being recorded.

6.2 Extensions, without penalty, may be allowed in cases of illness or genuine mitigating personal circumstances provided that an application is made before the submission deadline, normally before the submission date, and there is good supporting evidence. The application must be made in writing and the signed form submitted to the relevant administrator for authorisation before the deadline. Coursework submitted after the extended deadline will result in a mark of zero (0%) being recorded.

7. AWARDS7.1 All named awards are based on credit. The credits required for each named

award are defined in the Programme Specification for the programme concerned.

7.2 A Postgraduate Certificate will normally be awarded to a student who has been credited with at least 60 credits at Level M, and who does not wish to progress further on the programme or who fails a subsequent stage.

7.3 A Postgraduate Diploma will normally be awarded to a student who has been credited with at least 120 credits at Level M, and who does not wish to progress further on the programme or who fails a subsequent stage.

7.4 A Masters degree will normally be awarded to a student who has been credited with at least 180 credits at Level M.

7.5 An Aegrotat award may replace any of the above awards when the student has not achieved the required number of credits for the level they are considered (see section 10.3). An Aegrotat award is always unclassified.

7.6 In the absence of a named award, or eligibility for a named award, the award of credit is given for the successful completion of individual units.

8. CLASSIFICATION8.1 All units will normally have a weighting towards final classification. 8.2 For a Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma classification

will be based on the credit-weighted aggregate mark as follows:

Pass 50-59%

Merit 60-69%

Distinction 70% or more


8.3 For a Masters degree classification will be calculated in whichever of the following is more advantageous to the student:

Credit weighted aggregate mark as calculated in 8.2.

Mark profile. Where a student achieves an aggregate mark which is not more than 3 marks below a classification boundary (60 or 70) and has at least 120 credits in a higher classification than the aggregate mark, the Board of Examiners will recommend that the higher classification be awarded.

8.4 A viva voce examination may be required, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, at any stage of assessment at Level M.

9. PROVISION FOR FAILED CANDIDATES9.1 Normally students will be required to make good a failure in one of the

following ways.

Failure and reassessment9.2 The Board of Examiners will permit a student who has failed at the first

attempt in up to 3 units with a total value of no more than 100 credits, to be reassessed, on one occasion only, in one of the following ways:

resit the examination;

resit the examination and resubmit the coursework;

resubmit the coursework;

resubmit a piece of work of equal weight and comparable standard as directed by the Board of Examiners.

9.3 Where a student fails a 120-credit dissertation or project at the first attempt, the Board of Examiners will permit the student to be reassessed in this unit only.

9.4 Where a reassessment has taken place, the unit mark will not exceed 50%.

9.5 Any late resubmission(s) will be regarded as a fail. A mark of zero (0%) will be recorded for coursework resubmitted after the specified resubmission deadline.

Repetition of units9.6 Where a student fails at the first attempt in more than 3 units or 100 credits

(with the exception of 9.3 above), or where a student fails in a reassessment (9.2 and 9.3), the Board of Examiners will normally permit them to repeat the failed unit(s) or, in the case of unit(s) which are no longer current or available, an acceptable alternative, once only, or to withdraw from the programme.

9.7 Where a unit has been repeated, the unit mark will not exceed 50%. Where

a dissertation / project is repeated this must be on the basis of re-enrolment


and a new project or topic. The Board of Examiners will permit a student who fails at the first attempt in a repeated unit, to be reassessed, on one occasion only, in one of the ways identified in 9.2.

10. PROVISION FOR FAILED CANDIDATES WITH VALID REASONS FOR POOR PERFORMANCE

10.1 If it is established to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners that a student's absence, failure to submit work or poor performance in all or part of an assessment for an award was due to illness, or other cause found valid on production of acceptable evidence, the Board of Examiners will act as follows.

10.2 Where mitigating circumstances are confirmed, a student deemed may be reassessed as if for the first time in any or all of the elements of assessment, as specified by the Board of Examiners. If an assessment affected by illness was itself, a second attempt the student will be permitted to be reassessed as if for the second time. Where a student has passed a unit at a first attempt but his/her performance has been affected by mitigation, the Board of Examiners may allow the student an opportunity to be assessed as for the first time. In such cases the second mark will stand.

10.3 In exceptional cases, where the student’s ability to complete his/her studies is affected by serious circumstances (such as terminal illness of the student), and it is established that the student is likely to be unable to complete/return to complete his/her studies within a reasonable time period, the Board of Examiners may act in one of the following ways:

Where the Board of Examiners is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence of the student's achievement to determine the classification of an award, the student may be recommended on the basis of the available evidence for the award for which he or she is a candidate, or for an intermediate award specified in the Programme Specification. The decision of the Board of Examiners must be ratified by the Chair of Senate.

An Aegrotat award may be recommended when the Board of Examiners does not have enough evidence of the student’s performance to recommend the award for which the student is a candidate, or an intermediate award specified in the Programme Specification. Before such a recommendation is made, the student must have demonstrated achievement at the level for which an Aegrotat award is considered. The Board of Examiners must be satisfied that on the balance of probabilities but for illness or other valid case the student would have reached the standard required. The decision of the Board of Examiners must be ratified by the Chair of Senate. Where appropriate, the student must have signified that he or she is willing to accept the award.

10.4 The above awards in 10.3 may only be considered when the student has not achieved the required number of credits. Although the award title is conferred, the student will only be accredited with the credits achieved.


11. ACADEMIC OFFENCES11.1 Where an assessment offence has been committed, the Academic Offences

Panel/Board will stipulate the mark to be awarded for the affected unit or element of assessment and the Board of Examiners should consider whether the student is eligible for reassessment under Section 10 above.

11.2 Where the Academic Offences Panel/Board has stipulated that no opportunity of reassessment shall be permitted, the Board of Examiners will withdraw the student from the programme. In such cases, the Academic Offences Panel/Board will stipulate whether the student may or may not be considered for an intermediate award in accordance with the assessment regulations.


APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT IN MASTERS PROGRAMMES

INTRODUCTION

Masters Frameworks are designed to provide learning opportunities at a higher level than first (Bachelors or Undergraduate) degree level. First degrees are generally progressive in the way they are structured and typically take between 3 and 5 years to complete, depending on the pattern of study. Masters degrees tend to be seen as study at one (higher) level, based on the assumption that the learner has gained study skills and a state of intellectual development that prepares for the higher level challenge. However, it is common to include some study of underpinning subjects, particularly in programmes that do not require previous study in the discipline area. Most UK Masters use a credit system based on student study hours which includes time spent on own research and preparing assessment as well as formal classes. The expectation is that study hours are 1800 (i.e. 10 hours for each credit point), and this normally takes 12 months full-time and 2/3 years part-time. Simple arithmetic will show that this is full-time in every sense of the word for study in that mode!

Universities increasingly use what are called Level Descriptors to describe what is expected of students. The current Bournemouth University “M” Level descriptors can be found in Appendix G. You will see the emphasis on words such as complexity, evaluation, synthesis, argument and research and you will find these words being used both in the specifications of the units of study in your Masters degree and in the individual assessment tasks that are set for you to do.

PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING

The Business School has a distinctive (though not unique) approach to learning that determines the structure of its Masters frameworks. Bateson (1970) saw learning in three stages, firstly the acquisition of new knowledge, that is facts, figures, relationships; secondly learning how to apply that knowledge in particular situations; finally what he calls “transformational” learning by which he means the way that we interface with the world (including other people) around us. Learning is about changing as a result of going through this process.

We also use the work of Kolb (1984) who developed what he calls a Learning Cycle which seeks to explain not only how individuals go through a cycle, but each individual has a preference for going through the cycle in a particular way. In recognition of this, we design the learning activities in such a way that we cover all preferred styles. You will be introduced to Kolb early in the programme as an understanding of your own style will help your learning.

Staff in the School recognise that the student population comes from a wide range of educational backgrounds and individuals have studied in a way that is probably different from that offered in our programmes. Our emphasis is on individual learning, albeit often in a group setting or working with others, so the role of staff as “teacher” is less obvious than perhaps you will be used to. You will therefore need to be perhaps more active in your own learning than in your previous studies.

ROLE OF ASSESSMENT

Study for a Masters degree is made up of a number of units, each of which has a Unit Specification.

Each Unit of study has:

a title, which indicates the discipline or specific study area number of credits allocated which indicates how many hours you should expect

to spend studying Rationale – why this unit is included Aims – what we expect you to get from this unit Linkages – how this unit relates to others Objectives (or Learning Outcomes) the specific things you should be able to do at

the end of the unit Indicative Content – the main topic areas that will be covered in the unit. Note

that not all may be covered to the same extent. Assessment – an indication of the type of assessment vehicle that will be used.

There is a wide variety of assessment vehicles and each programme will use a range depending on the content of the unit, the expected outcomes and the overall balance in the programme. The primary role of assessment is to measure the achievement of outcomes. In all cases you should be able to see a connection between the Aims, Objectives and assessment.

Other units have what is known as “Coursework” or “Assignments” which are done in your own time, either individually or as a member of a group and submitted by a deadline. Typically the tasks set are “Active” rather than “Passive”. That is they require you do something on your own to research and develop ideas rather than simply remember and repeat what you have been told in the classroom. Assessment is therefore part of the learning process.

Assessment also provides the University with a record of your achievement that is essential in awarding you the degree if successful and providing through the transcript of marks evidence of your level of achievement which you can use for example when applying for a job. It is important, therefore that work submitted is your own (except where a group piece of work is specifically required) and the mechanisms we use to ensure this are discussed later.

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

Each piece of assessment will specify the format to be used. The most common formats are explained below. Most units have more than one piece of assessed work intended to assess different outcomes. Often there is a smaller, interim piece of work on which you will get feedback before your final piece of work. There is a link between the number of credits and the size of the assessment task. Most Business School units are rated at 20 credits, and the total size of assessed work in each unit is 4000-6000 words – although part of the assessment may be a presentation.


EssaysThis is a general term that is used for what is now seen as traditional academic work, where you will be asked to write about a specific topic (or a choice of topics). Because Business and related disciplines are what we call “Applied” you will often be asked to relate theory to either practice or current real world issues. Examiners will be looking for both content, that is the range of material you have used and how it relates to the question; and structure, that is how you have assembled and presented the material. It is common in this type of work to use ideas and material from other sources, but it is essential to provide a reference of the source so that we can identify what is your own original work. You will be given guidance on referencing other people’s work.

ReportsSome tasks require a “Business Style” report that is different from an essay in that it is not intended to be read necessarily as a whole, although it is expected to have a logical structure. Reports tend to use headings and sub-headings and may also use a numbering system which makes cross-referencing and searching easier. The document that you are currently reading has many of the characteristics of a report. It has a contents page and although there is (I hope!) a logical structure it would be possible for the reader to go straight to the sub-heading on “Reports” and it should make sense without reading everything what went before. This section does, however, compare reports with essays, but it would be easy to refer to the section above for clarification. Reports are commonly used in business, and many organisations have a “House” style that you will learn when you start work. We do not therefore, prescribe a style, but will give you guidance about what makes a good report.

PresentationsIncreasingly in work you will need to make presentations, to peers, subordinates, superiors or clients. These can be nerve-wracking experiences, particularly if you are operating in your second language. We therefore believe that you should have the opportunity to try out presenting in a “safe” environment. Usually you will be asked to prepare and make the presentation in a group, which relieves the pressure in one way but in another makes it important that you work well with your colleagues. A feature of modern presentations is the use of computer based presentation packages such as PowerPoint and we will show you how to use this. Presentations are usually made to a member of staff who may have a colleague or an outside visitor with him or her.

ExaminationsMany of you will be familiar with this kind of assessment. They are usually used for the “Knowledge” units where it is possible to assess your understanding of the principles of the subject with a set of questions. We also use this medium for assessing some “Application” units when we often use case studies so that you can apply your knowledge to a particular situation. Sometimes the case studies are issued in advance so that you can do some preparation, although you will not know what the questions will be until you get into the examination room.

For security and fairness examinations take place in a formal setting at a prescribed time and you will be provided with clear instructions about the process. You will be


identified by your number and not name for security. Although they can be stressful (and we will give you information on what help you can get to relieve the stress) they have the advantage of being over in a finite time. From an educational point of view they have distinct advantages in allowing us to make a check on your progress and give us a record of work that is solely yours. Examiners try to design the exam so that it adds to your learning rather than just being a test of memory.

Group WorkIn the introduction to your course handbook you will find a rationale for assessing the work of groups. Essentially we recognise that we increasingly work in groups or teams, particularly in an international setting. The Business School has worked for a number of years with multi-national clients helping them build effective work teams. On the one hand many tasks can only be carried out by a team of people and on the other it is important that the individuals understand how groups operates. We call this “Task” and “Process”. Our group working activities are structured to explore both sides. We also recognise that the Masters degree is awarded to individuals so in all units where group work is used there is an element of individual assessment. This might include a reflective diary that explores what you have learned through the process.

ResearchThe “M” level descriptors in Appendix G mention Research 4 times and its importance is emphasised by the University’s Masters Curriculum Framework that requires a minimum of one third (60 credits) of assessment to be allocated to individual research work. Whilst this is formalised into the Research Project at the end of the programme you are encouraged to research in a more general sense throughout the programme. The final piece of work is what earns you the Masters degree and we will provide underpinning preparation to help you do this work. You will be provided with a detailed handbook as guidance in addition to classes and individual supervision.

ASSESSMENT MARKING

Defining TasksEach unit has its own assessment, set by the tutor responsible for delivering the unit and agreed by the programme team. You will be issued with a set of instructions that explain what is required to complete the work. You may well be directed towards particular sources or texts that might prove useful in preparing your assignment. In some units, particularly where case studies are used, the tutor may offer specific workshops to help you develop your ideas. For examinations, samples of past papers are available on myBU and you will be advised of the specific format for your examination in time to help your revision. The instructions for both assignments and examinations will clearly indicate the allocation of marks to particular aspects of the task if appropriate.

Setting CriteriaThe assignment brief may indicate what is required to achieve a pass and whether marks will be given for example for the use of a particular style of presentation. The marking scheme for Masters programmes sets the pass mark at 50%, a mark of 60%


represent a Merit and a mark of 70% represents Distinction. This is a relatively narrow range of marks but usually proves adequate to differentiate between individual pieces of work. It is important to remember that by the very nature of the work you do in Business and Management there are no absolute and correct answers. Therefore examiners are looking for how well you have presented your answer, partly in relation to what they are expecting and partly in relation to what your peers have done.

Marking ProcessYour work will be marked by the tutor who set it, or in some cases where more than one tutor is involved there may be a joint mark. The School operates a system of Independent Marking which means that a proportion of work is marked by a second person. This helps to ensure fairness and consistency. Every piece of work that does not meet a pass standard is also second marked. This is particularly important for examinations where failure means that you will be required to re-sit.

You may receive details of your assignment marks before the end of a stage, but they will be subject to confirmation by the Board of Examiners. Examination marks are not available until after the Board has met and you will be able to get details of your marks from the Programmes office. You will also get a record of all your marks at the end of the programme.

Assessment RegulationsMasters programmes are each covered by a set of assessment regulations, a copy of which is at Appendix A. The regulations contain details of what you need to do to progress on the programme, how the Board deals with fails and marginal fails and procedures for considering candidates who might have circumstances that affect their performance. The Board has discretion to ensure that all candidates receive fair treatment.

ROLE OF LITERATUREYou will see and hear much reference to the “Literature” during your studies. This term is used generically to refer to a wide range of sources of material. We use the word mainly to signify what is written about a subject and is central to academic debate as it is the permanent record of the debate.

Types of LiteratureThe obvious form of literature is books. You will need to use text books that are usually written to provide instruction about a particular topic area. In some cases a unit is structured around a specific text and you should expect to buy this. The second major form is Journals which are published regularly on a wide range of topics. You would not normally buy these as the library subscribes to the most important and others are available through on-line services. In recent years the web has become a major source of literature, either directly by having information and debate posted directly onto sites or by access to more conventional material such as journal articles through databases. You will receive instruction on how to access all forms of literature from the library staff.


Using the LiteratureYou will be expected to read extensively during your programme. Text books are a source of knowledge about a topic. They are written by experts in their field and often bring together a range of other peoples’ work on the topic in a digestible form for students. Some such as those in Accounting and Finance also give instruction in techniques that you need to learn. Each unit will have a list of suggested texts and at the start of the unit you will be told which, if any, you should buy.

The literature is also the place for academic debate and knowledge development. It is where the results of research are published and opposing views are debated. Academic journals have a particular role to play in debate and it is in these that you will find up-to-date material although increasingly the web is being used for conducting such debates.

When using the literature to support your work you will need to make reference to the original author. This is known as “citing” and the University uses the Harvard referencing system. This allows the reader to identify the original source and provide enough information to consult and check the source. Guidelines on Referencing are included in Appendix E.

DOING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

What is ExpectedIn this handbook is a schedule of assignment dates. This is set to provide you with a balanced workload. You will therefore do some assignments before the end of the taught part of the unit. This does not mean you can stop attending classes. The units are designed as a coherent whole and there is an assumption that you have completed all the work before progressing to the next stage.

You will receive a briefing sheet for the assignment which will specify the format required and indicate, where appropriate, weightings of the marks. Assignments are normally word-processed and it helps to put the work in a folder so that it does not get lost or fall apart. You are required to submit one hard copy and one electronic copy by 1 pm on the hand-in date. (See Appendix C for instructions on how to submit electronic copies.) You should include the Assignment Report Sheet, filled in as appropriate and signed to confirm that it is your own work. The hand-in date must be met. If you have difficulty with the date, for example because you are ill you should see your Framework Leader and explain the circumstances. Please note that computer or other equipment failures do not normally constitute grounds for an extension. You may be granted an extension to the hand in date, and this will need approval by the unit tutor and Programme Leader. Any work submitted late without an extension will get a mark of 0%. It is your responsibility to submit your work on time. Please note that when submitting the Project Proposal you are required to submit an electronic copy only. What Help is AvailableThe programme of study is a progressive learning experience. We do not expect all your work to be perfect from the beginning. We offer a comprehensive learner support programme in the School covering English and study skills. The University


also provides workshop and tutorial sessions on a range of study skills including how to cope with exams. Details of the University provision are available on our website (http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/learning_support/).

We recognise that some students may require help with English language, particularly in reading drafts of assignments and correcting spelling and grammar. This kind of help is acceptable, provided it is limited to language help and the content remains the same. Remember, you have to sign that the work is your own. Submitting work that is not your own is an offence (see link to Assessment Offences (plagiarism) - Appendix F) and may lead to failure of the unit and in extreme cases you may be asked to leave the course. If you have any doubts about the level of help you are getting you should speak to the unit tutor.

Role of FeedbackYou will receive written feedback on your assignment work. In normal circumstances you will get this within 3 working weeks of submission, although it may be longer, for example when the expected hand back date is close to a meeting of the Board of Examiners. Some units may also provide general feedback to all students on how well the task had been carried out. As already discussed, assignments are designed to aid and reinforce your learning as well as testing you for the award so feedback is helpful in improving your work.

You will be advised of the mark you have gained on assignments, but this will always be subject to confirmation by the Board of Examiners. If you fail an assignment you may be permitted to re-submit for a pass. Because of their nature it is not easy to give individual feedback on examinations although tutors will provide general feedback including model answers where appropriate. If you fail an examination you will normally be allowed to re-sit for a pass. You will be advised whether you need to re-sit/re-submit after a meeting of the Board of Examiners.

ASSESSMENT AS A RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT

Determining AwardMasters Programmes are structured in a way that allows the award of Certificate and Diploma for the achievement of a specific number of credits. Progression from one stage to another is by completion of the units of study at each stage.

Assessment OffencesIn Appendix F is a link to the University policy on Assessment Offences together with the procedures for dealing with suspected offences. This policy is designed to ensure that awards are made only for work that is produced by the individual student. It is important that everybody obeys the rules as this safeguards the integrity of the award.

The policy identifies a range of offences, but the most common is what is termed as Plagiarism – broadly defined as presenting another’s work as your own (see Appendix I). There is no absolute distinction, as academic work requires you to refer to other people’s work. The University policy requires us to provide advice to


http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/learning_support/

prevent offences. We do this in two ways. This handbook directs you to the policy and explains what it means.

Tutors set assignments that allow individuals to present their own ideas or solutions to a problem or discuss an issue. They expect you to discuss the assignment with others and consult the literature and information sources such as websites and government statistics (for example). However, if you use such material to illustrate your work you must acknowledge the source and reference it correctly. It may be tempting to use passages verbatim from published or internet sources, but this is very easily spotted by tutors, usually because of changes in style and language. Also do not be tempted to submit another student’s work as yours. All assignments in a unit are marked by one tutor (with independent marking as described earlier). It is therefore easy to spot similarities in work. Remember also that we keep a copy of all your work, partly so that we have a record of everything you have done and partly for security.

If we suspect an offence then we will review all your work to identify any inconsistencies and you may be subject to the procedures outlined in the appendix. If an offence is admitted you may be permitted to re-submit the work, but in serious cases or where an offence is repeated you may be asked to withdraw from the programme.

If you have any doubts about whether a piece of work is acceptable you should speak to the tutor concerned. Exam BoardsThese are constituted in accordance with the University’s Academic Policies Procedures and Regulations. You can view this on myBU. The Board meets regularly during the programme, to review work to date and advise on re-sits and re-submission. In this way you will be able to make good failed work without waiting until the end of the programme. Once the Board has made its decisions the results are posted on the myBU using student numbers to preserve anonymity. It is your responsibility to find out your results. Please note: Unit marks will be capped at a maximum of 50% where a re-sit, re-submission or repeat unit has taken place.

You will receive your assignment marks on the feedback sheet that is returned to you with your assignment copy (some assignments will be retained as a sample for the External Examiner). If you wish to discuss your results please make an appointment to see your Programme Leader. At the end each stage you will receive a record of your marks up to that point. Please note that the University policy does not allow the notification of results or marks by telephone or e-mail . We can however send this information by post or in urgent cases by secure fax. You will need to give us written confirmation that you wish this information to be faxed and supply the fax number.

Re-sitting ExaminationsIf you are required to re-sit an examination it is your responsibility to make yourself available on the day and time set for the re-sit. There is a fee of £30 for each re-sit examination.


The final Board of Examiners meets in March to make recommendations for awards of degrees. These dates are set to meet the University processes for degree awarding ceremonies, which take place in November each year. The submission date for your final Research Project is set at the end of December. If you do not submit on the due date you must submit a letter of explanation to the Board. In exceptional circumstances such as illness or specific personal circumstances, you may be granted a short extension, but you will not be considered for the award until the following meeting of the Board. Such extensions are rarely granted.

The Student Assessment Handbook, which can be found using the following web link, http://portal.bournemouth.ac.uk/StudentRegulations/default.aspx especially covers Examination Procedures. Please read this carefully and note the section 7 which tells you what to do if you feel that your performance in assessment has been affected, for example by illness or personal circumstances. The Board is required to consider such circumstances but you must make a submission in writing before the Board meets. Address the letter to the Chairman of the Board of Examiners and submit it to your Programme Administrator. Section 7 covers the grounds and procedures for appealing against the decisions of the Board. Please note that you cannot appeal against academic judgement. This means that you cannot appeal the marks you have received, unless there has been an error in calculation. Examination scripts undergo a rigorous marking procedure and all scripts that fail are marked by at least two examiners. Scripts are marked by student number and then cross-checked against name, so the chances of you receiving the wrong mark are extremely small.

External ExaminersThe University appoints external examiners, usually academics from other Universities to be members of Boards of Examiners. Their role is explained in detail in the Academic Policies and Regulations. From a student point of view, they are required to comment on how standards compare with other similar courses. They do this by agreeing all assessment tasks, including examinations and reviewing samples of student work. Your assignment work may therefore be retained and sent to the external examiner for review. It is possible that this review process may result in a change of marks, which is why all marks are subject to Board of Examiners approval. However, this very rarely happens and once marks are approved they will become part of your transcript.


http://portal.bournemouth.ac.uk/StudentRegulations/default.aspx

BUSINESS SCHOOL POLICY ON GROUP WORKING / MARKING

Most courses in the Business School include units that are assessed through group activities. There are many benefits of this type of work, both in enhancing the learning through tackling a complex problem with a group, and in replicating working in a team which is increasingly common in the world of work.

Within each course, the tutors select a balance of working and assessment patterns to maximise the learning opportunities for you.

These guidelines indicate the School’s policies on selection of group, the different ways in which group work can be assessed and how tutors and course management ensure the smooth operation of the process.

1. Group Selection

Tutors will make it clear to participants the basis for selection, as this will vary dependent on the objectives of the work. Possible means are :

a) Tutor selected - usually to gain a balance of skills or nationalities for a particular taskb) Self-selected according to topicc) Self-selected according to preferred working relationships

2. Group Assessment

Usually group work results in a presentation and a written report - usually split 50/50 for marking purposes.

a) Presentation usually results in a group mark, with all members assumed to have contributed equally

b) The group as a whole may submit written reports with all members getting the same markc) Individual reports with individual marks may be requiredd) Participants may be offered a choice of b or c, but the choice must be unanimous within the

groupe) Peer group assessment is sometimes used, but the tutor will make it clear why this is used,

what level of influence it has on the marks and all participants will need to agree to the process.

3. Resolving Difficulties

Part of the value of working in a group is taking part in the process of managing group relationships while achieving the group task. There may well be times when one or more group members feel that others are not playing their part. The primary responsibility for resolving these difficulties lies with the group. If a group feels that differences cannot be resolved in this way then the members should discuss the problem with the tutor responsible for the unit, who may involve the course tutor. This process should lead to a satisfactory solution.


APPENDIX C – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION VIA myBU – A Guide for Students

1. On the unit screen, click Assessment in the left-hand panel.

On this screen you will see details of the assignment plus the due date.

2. Click on the title at the top of the message.

3. On the next page you will see details of the assignment again plus any attachments you will need.


4. Scroll down the page to the Assignment Materials section.

5. Click on the Browse button to select your assignment and download it.

6. Click Submit at the bottom of the page.

NB. Do not use the ‘Save’ option, this does not submit the Assignment.

7. You will then see The assignment has been updated. Click OK.

Please note :

You can check to see if your Assignment has uploaded correctly – go through the "My Grades" option (or you can try again, if successful you will get an "already submitted" message).

Also, if it is still before the 1 pm deadline you can request your attempt be removed to enable you to submit again. All requests to remove your attempt must be through your Programme Administrator.


APPENDIX D – GETTING STARTED WITH myBU

A GUIDE FOR THE BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

During your study programme at Bournemouth myBU will be your Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You can access myBU from any computer with a web browser and an internet connection. It is important that you access myBU on a daily basis to see what announcements and other materials have been posted relating to your programme.

This guide takes you through the simple steps required to access the notices, lecture notes, presentations and Library resources relating to your programme, and to the University-wide organisations/communities that may be of interest to you.

Please note that some screens and terminology may differ from those shown below as developments to the program are ongoing at the time of writing these guidelines. This should not cause you any problems.

LOGGING ON

1. Open your Web browser. If you are on campus, myBU will have been set as your Home page. From off campus the url is http://myBU.bournemouth.ac.uk

2. Find the Login box on the myBU Welcome to myBU page:

3. Type in your Username and Password – these are the same as your normal login to the University network. (You do not need to add the bournemouth\ prefix to your username at this point).

Note – If you have any problems with the login process, contact IT Services on 01202 965515. They will need to know your username and programme.


http://myBU.bournemouth.ac.uk/

ACCESSING YOUR COURSES

WELCOME PAGE

When you log into myBU you will see the Welcome page with tabs along the top linking to other pages. In the centre of the Welcome page you will see a box containing links to your programme and individual units. The information you see here comes from the Student Record System. If the information is incorrect, contact your Programme Administrator immediately. To the right of this is another box which will tell you whether or not there are any Announcements (messages) relating to your programme and units which have been posted in the last 7 days.

NAVIGATION WITHIN A UNIT

When you select a programme unit, the left-hand side of your screen will show the navigation links to all the information posted relating to that unit.

Click a link to view unit information, materials, etc.

MY COMMUNITIES

This gives you access to your Programme page and the communities (organisations) you may have joined, for example Special Interest Groups or Student Union Clubs and Societies. To view all University-wide communities, under Tools (on the left-hand side of the screen), click Browse all communities. This will allow you to view the communities set up under each of the subject areas listed.


BUSINESS SCHOOL PG IT SUPPORT COMMUNITY

As a student in The Business School at Bournemouth University, there are numerous ways in which you can get help with your IT problems. These can be via:

IT Services 24 hour IT Helpline on 01202 965515 A visit to IT Services Help Desk situated on the ground floor of the Sir Michael

Cobham Library on Talbot Campus IT Services online IT help facility entitled ITS-I Skills accessed via your My

Community tab on myBU IT Workshops provided by IT Services

Your attention is also drawn to a community set up on myBU specifically for Business School students. After registration, you will be enrolled in The Business School PG IT Support Community. Here you will find workshop exercises and user guides relating to:

myBU – How to get started, working in groups and online assignment submission The Bournemouth University IT Network – using the wireless network or the blue

sockets provided for your laptop Assignments and Final Project Office 2007 – all you need to know to format your

dissertation Excel 2007 – from basic to more advanced exercises MS Project – if you are interested in project management PowerPoint 2007 – how to create an animated presentation SPSS – a basic user guide on how to set up a database to analyse quantitative

data Word 2007 – all you need to know to create your assignments and dissertation

MY PAGE

You can customise this area to suit your own requirements. Information on how to do this is under ‘Personalise Page’ at the top right of the page to access the list of modules available to you. These modules range from tools, such as the calculator and dictionary, to University related topics and automated news updates on a range of topics from the BBC and other national and international organisations.

LIBRARY

Here you can access specific library modules such as a federated search engine to access Databases, E-journals and E-books. There are also links to myBU Integrated Library Resources, as well as other resources such as past exam papers and Athens.

You might find the Academic Skills Community pages very useful, they have information about assessment, plagiarism and much, much more.

MathsNote TakingPlagiarism


ACADEMIC SKILLS

Here you will find links to study support materials covering essays, revision, exams, etc. There is a self-managed online plagiarism course explaining how to avoid plagiarism.

Other information available to students via myBU includes information and on-line activities on the following items : Academic WritingArgumentCritical AnalysisGroup WorkIT/InternetMathsNote TakingPlagiarismPresentations (info provided by Mark Ridolfo)ReadingReferencingReflective LearningRevision & ExamsTime ManagementUse of English

HELP

Here you will find student guides and information about myBU plus contact details if you require further help.

OTHER TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Each screen within myBU contains links to other screens and help pages. The following 3 will be of particular interest and help to you:

Tools: provides links to Unit and Community Catalogues which you can browse. You can enrol in a community where the enrol button is visible.

BU Resources: provides access to your University email and h: drive (read only)

Links: provides access to general information about Bournemouth University

LOG OUT

Don’t forget to click Logout at the top of the screen when you exit myBU.


APPENDIX E – CITING BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES

BU Guide to Citation Bibliographic References

Available in alternative formats. Please ask: Tel +44(0)1202 965959 Email [email protected].

When writing a piece of work you will need to refer in your text to material written or produced by others. This procedure is called citing or quoting references. Consistency and accuracy are important to enable readers to identify and locate the material to which you have referred. The same set of rules should be followed every time you cite a reference.

The principles used in the Harvard System, also known as the ‘Author Date’ method, are widely applied and interpretations exist which differ from the Bournemouth University guide. However, our guidance is based on British Standards for the citation of references in the Harvard Style and interpretations of that system used in academic and research institutions. See link below:

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/citing_references/docs/Citing_Refs.pdf

At Bournemouth we use a different approach for Law. The guide Citing References: Law is available through the Library tab on myBU or you may also access resources through the Library webpages. See links below:

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/citing_references/citing_refs_law.pdf http://www.law.ox.ac.uk/published/OSCOLA_2006_citing_international_law.pdf

You are also recommended to consult our InfoSkills web pages - where you will find worked examples of references using, as appropriate, either the Harvard System or the OSCOLA system for citing legal materials.

Bournemouth House Library 19 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3LH Library information and subject advice: Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965959.

The Sir Michael Cobham Library Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB Library information and subject advice: Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965959.

Also at The Sir Michael Cobham Library: Additional Learning Needs Service: Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965663 Learning Support Reception Desk: Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965663 Language Centre Advice: Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965300 IT Service Desk: Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965515AS Information Line (24hr): Tel: +44 (0) 1202 965959

Press 0 for enquiries Press 5 for library renewals


http://www.law.ox.ac.uk/published/OSCOLA_2006_citing_international_law.pdf

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/citing_references/citing_refs_law.pdf

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/citing_references/docs/Citing_Refs.pdf


APPENDIX F – LINKS TO STUDENT REGULATIONS, RULES AND POLICIES

Rules & Regulations

Academic Offences www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/academic-offences

Admissions www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/admissions

Appeals www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/appeals

Assessment www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/assessment-rules

Complaints www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/complaints

Conduct and Welfare www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/welfare & conduct

Finance www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/financial-rules

Information Communications and Technology www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ict-rules

Intellectual Property www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ip-rules

Library www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/library-rules

Mitigating Circumstances www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/mitigating

Research www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/research-rules

Student Policies, Procedures and Regulations www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/rules

Transport www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/transport-rule


http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/transport-rule

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/rules

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/research-rules

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/mitigating

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/library-rules

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ip-rules

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ict-rules

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/financial-rules

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/welfare%20&%20conduct

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/complaints

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/assessment-rules

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/appeals

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/admissions

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/academic-offences

APPENDIX G – LEVEL M DESCRIPTORS AND GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1 General

1.1 Intellectual /cognitive skills

1.1.1 The student acquires and demonstrates great depth of knowledge in a complex and specialised area, and/or across specialised or applied areas. This may include work at the current limits of theoretical and/or research understandings.

1.1.2 The student develops and demonstrates ability in some or all of the following areas, as appropriate to the subject or course:

mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills;

handling of complexity, lacunae and/or contradictions in the knowledge base;

confident selection of tools for a job;

expert use of highly specialised and advanced technical, professional and/or research skills;

effective conduct of research or advanced technical or professional activity;

formulation of solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others;

autonomous synthesis of information and ideas;

creation of responses to problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge and/or develop new approaches in new situations;

independent evaluation and argument of alternative approaches to situations, issues or problems;

accurate and justified assessment and reporting of own and others work;

design and application of appropriate research methodologies;

communication of results of own research to peers.

1.2 Operational contexts

1.2.1 The student develops and demonstrates ability to:


operate in complex, unpredictable and normally specialised contexts demanding innovative work which may involve exploring the current limits of knowledge.

work autonomously within bounds of professional practice, taking a high level of responsibility for self and possibly others;

accept accountability in related decision-making, including use of supervision;

take consideration of ethical dilemmas likely to arise in research and professional practice.

2 Descriptor for a qualification at Masters (M) level : Masters degree

2.1 Masters degrees are awarded to students who have demonstrated :

a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice;

a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship;

originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline;

conceptual understanding that enables the student :

to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline;

to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.

2.2 Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to :

deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences;

demonstrate self-direct and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level;

continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.


and will have :

the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:

the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility;

decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations;

the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

3 References

Inter-Consortium Credit Agreement (InCCA) 1998 A Common Framework for Learning

Higher Education QualityCouncil (HEQC) 1997 Graduate Standards Programme: Final Report

4 Source documents

Northern Ireland Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (NICATS):

Revised Level Descriptors (1998)

South-East England Consortium for Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SEEC): Level


LEVEL M GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Very weak fail (0 - 39%)Assessment category

Performance criteria

Subject knowledge and understanding

Little or no evidence of factual and conceptual understanding of the subject, appropriate to this level. There will be little or no evidence of extensive independent study and thinking, or of relevant reading/ research. The student will be clearly unable to work at the forefront of theoretical understanding in their field of study.

Intellectual skills - including analysis, evaluation, and critical judgement

No evidence of appropriate analysis. An inability to independently critically analyse current research /knowledge. Unsubstantiated opinions reflecting a lack of familiarity with key concepts.

Subject-specific skills including applications and problem solving

No evidence of ability to demonstrate the synthesis of ideas and place them within an appropriate context. No original ideas or insights evident.

Transferable skills - including communication and presentation

Unstructured and/ or incoherent. Markedly poor English and/ or inappropriate style. Other presentational aspects, including citations and bibliography may be incorrect or missing. May be seriously deficient in quantity.

Variations within this mark range will generally relate to the adequacy of the approach to the question, and the relative lack of understanding of the material, the paucity and weaknesses of the arguments used, and the factual and conceptual inadequacies. This is likely to be coupled with responses that are largely unrelated to the question and often limited in quantity.

Fail (40 - 49%)Assessment category

Performance criteria


Has been unable to develop in-depth knowledge, appropriate to this level, across specialised and applied areas. There will be insufficient evidence of extensive independent study and thinking. The student will be unable to work at the forefront of theoretical understanding in their field of study.


Has not demonstrated an ability to deal with complexity, contradictions and incomplete data in the knowledge base. An inability to independently critically analyse current research knowledge and argue alternative approaches. Unable to assess own and others’ work with justification and judgement appropriate to postgraduate level.

Subject-specific skills - including applications and problem solving

Unable to independently synthesise information and ideas and seldom, if ever, offers new insights/original responses to problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge. Not able to develop new approaches to unpredictable situations.


Unable to communicate effectively. Presents poorly structured and reasoned arguments that show a lack of maturity appropriate to postgraduate level.

Variations within this mark range will generally relate to the level of understanding, the approach to the question, the factual and conceptual inadequacies, and the relative levels of weakness of the arguments used.


Pass (50 - 59%)

Assessment category

Performance Criteria


Has developed in-depth knowledge across specialised and applied areas. There will be some evidence of extensive independent study and thinking. The student will, at times, be working at, or their work will be informed by, the forefront of theoretical understanding in their field of study.


Has demonstrated an ability to deal with complexity, contradictions and incomplete data in the knowledge base. Can independently analyse current research/ knowledge and present alternative approaches. Can independently assess own and others’ work with justification and appropriate judgement.


Can independently synthesise information and ideas and occasionally offer new insights/ original responses to problems and/ or develop new approaches to unpredictable situations.


Can effectively communicate their work to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Presents structured arguments that show a level of maturity appropriate to postgraduate level.

Merit (60 - 69%)

Assessment category



Has developed a good in-depth knowledge across specialised and applied areas. There will be clear evidence of extensive independent study and thinking. The student will be working at, or their work will be informed by, the forefront of theoretical understanding in their field of study.


Has demonstrated an ability to deal effectively with complexity, contradictions and incomplete data in the knowledge base. Can independently critically analyse current research/ knowledge and argue alternative approaches. Able to reason effectively. Can independently assess own and others’ work with clear justification and sound judgement.


Can independently synthesise information and ideas and offer new insights/ original responses to problems and/ or develop new approaches to unpredictable situations. Will be able to demonstrate an ability to undertake further specialist research.


Can effectively communicate their work clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Able to present tightly structured, rigorous arguments that show a high level of maturity appropriate to postgraduate level.


Distinction (70 - 79%)Assessment category



Has developed very good in-depth knowledge across specialised and applied areas. There will be clear evidence of very extensive independent study and thinking. The student will generally be working at, or their work will be informed by, the forefront of theoretical understanding in their field of study.


Has demonstrated an ability to deal very confidently and effectively with complexity, contradictions and incomplete data in the knowledge base. Can independently critically analyse current research knowledge and cogently argue alternative approaches. Able to reason in a clear and effective manner. Can independently assess own and others’ work with very clear justifications and sound judgement.


Can independently synthesise information and ideas and create a range of new insights/ original responses to problems that may expand or redefine existing knowledge and/ or develop new approaches to unpredictable situations. Will be able to demonstrate a clear ability to undertake further specialist research. Outstanding problem solving skills.


Can effectively communicate their work clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Able to present confident, tightly structured, stimulating, and rigorous arguments that show a high level of maturity appropriate to postgraduate level.

High Distinction (80% +)Assessment category Performance CriteriaSubject knowledge and understanding

Has developed an exceptional in-depth knowledge across specialised and applied areas. There will be clear evidence of very extensive independent study and thinking. The student will generally be working at, or their work will be demonstrably informed by, the forefront of theoretical understanding in their field of study. Shows considerable mastery of facts and concepts.

Intellectual skills – including analysis, evaluation, and critical judgement

Has demonstrated an outstanding ability to deal with complexity, contradictions and incomplete data in the knowledge base. Can independently critically analyse current research/ knowledge and cogently argue alternative approaches. Able to reason in an exemplary manner. Can assess independently and with confidence own and others’ work with very clear justifications and sound judgement.


Can independently synthesise information and ideas and create a range of new insights/ original responses to problems that may expand or redefine existing knowledge and/ or develop new approaches to unpredictable situations. Will be able to demonstrate a clear ability to undertake further specialist research and make significant contributions to the subject. Outstanding problem solving skills.


Can effectively communicate their work clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Able to present exemplary, tightly structured, highly stimulating, and rigorous arguments that are likely to be at the limits of may be expected at this level.


APPENDIX H – ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS (ALN)

Accessibility Statement: The ALN Service Operational Statement is available on the University website and is also available in the following alternative formats on request: large print on various coloured paper, audio-cassette and Braille.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The following is a statement of the standards of service that students with additional learning needs can expect to receive from the Additional Learning Needs Service (ALNS). Examples of additional learning needs, as understood by Bournemouth University, are:

Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia;

Physical disabilities, such as deafness, visual impairments or mobility issues; Medical conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), multiple sclerosis,

asthma, diabetes or epilepsy; Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety / stress, obsessive

compulsive disorder, bi-polar affective disorder or social phobia, schizophrenia;

Developmental disorders such as Asperger’s syndrome and ADD/HD.

Please note that this list is not definitive but provided as examples only.

1.2 The services outlined below are for students with declared additional learning needs and who are undertaking Bournemouth University programmes at the Talbot and/or Lansdowne campus as well as at the Anglo European College of Chiropractic (AECC). Students studying at partner institutions (e.g. University Centre Yeovil, Bournemouth & Poole College etc.) should contact the learning support or disability officer at the Partner Institution. We can provide you with the contact details for these staff. Students studying at any other locations other than the above should contact the ALNS at the Talbot Campus to discuss their support needs.

2. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ALNS AND PROSPECTIVE/CURRENT STUDENTS

2.1 The ALNS undertakes to:

a) deliver an appointment with an ALN Adviser within 15 working days during term time and 7 working days during vacations b) offer an appointment with a Dyslexia Tutor within 15 working days during term time and 10 working days during vacations, subsequent to referral by an ALN Adviserc) if appropriate, arrange an appointment with an external assessor (e.g. Educational Psychologist, DSA assessor or other Medical or Psychological Practitioner). As these services are provided through individual contracts by an external provider, we cannot be responsible for the frequency or availability of appointments


d) provide information to external assessors about Bournemouth University facilities and supporte) provide communication support workers (BSL interpreter, note-taker or lip-speaker) for appointments if required, subject to notice and the availability of appropriately-trained stafff) refer you to other University services as appropriateg) provide information in alternative formats on request

2.2 The ALNS expects prospective and current students to:

a) contact the ALNS as early as possibleb) provide evidence of any additional learning needs when requestedc) provide information about any needs relating to academic support, accommodation, personal care, and any other support that may be requiredd) notify the service as soon as possible if you are unable to attend your appointment, preferably giving at least 48 hours’ noticee) attend all booked appointments promptlyf) complete appropriate paperwork relating to your additional learning need as requestedg) keep contact details up to date and notify the ALNS if there are any changes in your circumstances h) provide any external assessor with an accurate indication of your difficulties and support needsi) raise any concerns you may have about any assessment undertaken and the content of any report provided at the earliest opportunity

3. CONTACT WITH OTHER UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS

3.1 The ALNS will undertake to:

a) make appropriate recommendations to your School and Registry about support for your additional learning need for non-timed/timed assessmentb) make recommendations to your School, in the case of any issues arising from these recommendations c) communicate with the Placement Development Unit, Practice Educators and Mentors in Practice, as well as School staff, to ensure appropriate support is identified for off-campus studyd) communicate with the University Estates and Accommodation services to negotiate timely adaptations if reasonable to residential and campus buildings as required

3.2 To ensure that other University departments have adequate information about their needs, potential and current students are expected to:

a) complete all ALNS appropriate documentation, and confirm their agreement with, and acceptance of, recommendations at the earliest possible opportunityb) raise any potential support requirements for placements / field trips with the ALNS far enough in advance to allow appropriate arrangements to be madec) raise any potential support requirements that may affect their accommodation or learning space needs at the earliest opportunity


4. PROVIDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT

4.1 The ALNS can provide academic support such as access to a dyslexia tutor, time and task management mentor, note takers, library assistants, etc. Support workers will not normally provide subject-specific support

4.2 If you have been assessed as needing individual specialist academic support, the ALNS will complete an individual Service Level Agreement with you

4.3 Students are expected to seek permission from academic staff and, if appropriate, peers, to record any teaching sessions for personal study use

5. ACCESSING SUPPORT AND ASSESSMENT THROUGH EXTERNAL PROVIDERS

5.1 The ALNS undertakes to:

a) provide information about appropriate sources of funding e.g. Disabled Students’ Allowanceb) work with Social Services, Occupational Health Practitioners, Personal Care Agencies, equipment suppliers and others, as necessary, to ensure as far as possible that appropriate support arrangements are in placec) advise on appropriate action if you identify changing or new needsd) help you to investigate alternative sources of funding for academic or personal care support, if necessary

5.2 The ALNS expects students to:

a) provide appropriate medical or other evidence of any additional learning needsb) co-operate in making the external assessment appointment and completing relevant paperwork as quickly and accurately as possible c) contact your Social Services Department as early as possible (and ideally before applying to the university) to discuss your needs in preparation for coming to university and to agree where possible what support and equipment the Social Services Department or Department of Health will fundd) raise any concerns you may have about the content of any assessment, report, recommendations or process, as appropriate, with the ALNSe) apply, as appropriate and as early as possible, for additional funding resources, once you become aware of them

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1 Bournemouth University is registered as a Data Controller and collects personal information for the purposes registered with the Information Commissioner. All information is held and processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act, 1998 (DPA). Any information provided to the University by an applicant or student will remain confidential and will only be provided to those University staff who need to know for a particular purpose.


6.2As required by the DPA, the University will not normally disclose your information to a third party other than with your explicit permission: except where there is a legal obligation to do so. Likewise it is not possible for the University to obtain information about you from a third party (such as a doctor) without your explicit consent.

7. COMPLAINTS

7.1 If you are not satisfied with the provision of services from the ALNS you are advised to follow the students’ complaints procedure which is available on the University website.

7.2 All procedures are available at: http://portal.bournemouth.ac.uk/StudentRegulations/

7.3 Complaints procedures can be provided in hard copy from:

Assistant Registrar (Regulation)Registry, 1st Floor Melbury House1-3 Oxford RoadBournemouthBH8 8ES

8. CONTACT DETAILS

Additional Learning Needs ServiceDLG 17, Talbot Campus Library & Learning CentreAcademic ServicesTalbot CampusBournemouth UniversityFern BarrowPooleBH12 5BB

Tel: 01202 965663 Fax: 01202 965844

E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/disability_support/


http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/disability_support/


http://portal.bournemouth.ac.uk/StudentRegulations/

APPENDIX I – PLAGIARISM

What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism means representing someone else's work as your own or using someone else's work without acknowledgement. It is a form of cheating and therefore constitutes a serious breach of University rules. Penalties are severe - at the very least, you are likely to receive 0% for the work.

Examples of plagiarism as defined in the University Regulations Section E, Regulations For The Assessment of Students on Taught Programmes of Study.

the direct importation into one's work of more than a single phrase from another person's work without the use of quotation marks and identification of the source;

making a copy of all or part of another person's work and presenting it as one's own by failing to disclose the source;

making extensive use of another person's work, either by summarising or paraphrasing it merely by changing a few words or altering the order of presentation, without acknowledgement;

the use of ideas of another person without acknowledgement of the source, or the submission or presentation of work as one's which is substantially the ideas or intellectual data of another.

Where can I find more information?

The JISC Plagiarism Advisory Service offers advice and guidance on plagiarism to both staff and students.

The University's guide to Citing References tells you how to acknowledge other people's work using the Harvard Referencing System.

The Library's self-guided tutorial, Information Skills, includes a section on citing references, with information about plagiarism.

The Copyright Compliance web page helps you to ensure that you are also working within the copyright regulations.

For information on student workshops and activities see the Learning Support Guide to Plagiarism.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of staff to frame assessment requirements and procedures in a clear, unambiguous manner in the light of the guidelines.

It is the responsibility of students to acquaint themselves with these guidelines and to act in accordance with them.


http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study_support/plagiarism.html

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study_support/plagiarism.html

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/citing_references/copyright.html

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/infoskills/infoskills_main.html

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library/citing_references/citing_refs_main.html

http://portal.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/Quality/Shared%20Documents/Academic%20Policies,%20Regulations%20and%20Procedures%20(Blue%20Book)/E%20-%20Assessment%20Regulations.doc

APPENDIX J – ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Alumnus (n), alumni (npl), a graduate of a college or university, from the Latin alere to nourish

Did you know that (exams permitting!) you’ll be a BU alumnus next summer?

As a BU graduate you are automatically a member of the Alumni Association and have access to a wide variety of fantastic services and benefits. You can also use our new alumni website to:

stay in touch with your friends see what’s going on at BU find out about reunions look at how we can continue to help you and much more…

You will also receive our free, bi annual magazine, Talbot. It’s a great way to keep in touch and find out what your fellow graduates are up to.

Have a look at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/alumni, click through from the BU homepage, or contact us at [email protected] for further info.

Alumni Association Manager



http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/alumni

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