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University of BrightonBrighton Business School
Brighton Business School
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Course Handbook
September 2012
Welcome from Professor Aidan Berry, Dean of Brighton Business School
I am very pleased to have this opportunity to welcome you to our MSc Retail Management
& MSc International Retail Management courses. As Dean of the Brighton Business School
I am proud of our recent success in positioning the Business School a leading local and
regional provider of management courses within a successful university. The University of
Brighton improved its ranking by 21 places in the 2008 RAE and the Business School was
in the upper quartile of Business Schools in terms of the percentage of 4* (world leading)
research.
Our mission statement clearly sets out the underpinning teaching and learning philosophy
that will be governing your study whilst on the course.
“Brighton Business School is a professional business school that aims to be a leading provider of exciting and relevant management and professional education that makes a positive difference to current managers and potential leaders of the future, which is underpinned by appropriate research and which adds value to individuals, employers and society at large.”
The strength of the postgraduate programmes within the Business School context lies in the
connections with business, the public service and professional bodies, a growing research
base and staff capability to make significant organisational impact through teaching that is
grounded in theory and practice. The Brighton Business School considers it a priority to add
sustainable value to its stakeholders through well designed and high quality teaching and
learning provision. I hope that you will prosper as a student on our MSc Retail Management
& MSc International Retail Management courses course both with regards to your
professional and personal development but also that you will also be able to build on the
learning and networks in the future, long after the completion of the course.
Professor Aidan Berry
Dean of Brighton Business School
PREFACE
The purpose of this course handbook is to provide you with key information about your course, including administrative and academic procedures, and to give you some practical advice on how to make the most of your studies and to explain what to do if you experience any difficulties. Please read the handbook very carefully and keep it at hand for future reference.
Other key documents that you should be familiar with are:
the University of Brighton Student Handbook;
the University of Brighton Plagiarism Awareness Pack;
the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook;
the University of Brighton General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR).
Copies of all these documents are accessible in electronic format on the University’s student intranet, Studentcentral (see 7.6 below), via your Course Area. You will also be provided with paper copies of the University Student Handbook and the University Plagiarism Awareness Pack.
Because of increasing incidents of cases of plagiarism both in this university and others, you are strongly urged to carefully read the Plagiarism Awareness Pack. Penalties for plagiarism can be very harsh and ignorance is no defence! The University has access to special software which can detect plagiarism and we will be using this at random throughout the year at all levels, so you have been warned.
If you would like to see any other items included in your course handbook please contact your course administrator and, whilst we cannot promise to change things straight away, we will do our best to improve the handbook in future years.
CONTENTS
1. COURSE LEADER INTRODUCTION
2. BRIGHTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
3. COURSE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board3.2 Communications between staff and students3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance3.4 Student representation and feedback3.5 Annual academic health process
4. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
4.1 The programme calendar4.2 Course aims4.3 Teaching & learning methods4.4 Course structure & content4.5 English language support programme4.6 Careers support
5. COURSE ASSESSMENT
5.1 Nature of assessment5.2 Coursework marking guidelines5.3 Coursework presentation5.4 Referencing your work5.5 Coursework word limit and word ranges5.6 Coursework submission5.7 Late coursework5.8 Coursework extensions5.9 Return of coursework5.10 Examination timetables5.11 Examination past papers5.12 Use of dictionaries in examinations5.13 Examination results5.14 Mitigating circumstances5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in examinations5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
6. COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
6.1 Compensation within modules (qualified pass) 6.2 Compensated credits6.3 Referral rules6.4 Requirement for Award (MSc & PG Dip) 6.5 Criteria for the award of distinction & merit 6.6 Deferrals6.7 Intercalation6.8 Registration period
7. LIBRARY, COMPUTING AND MEDIA SERVICES
7.1 The library service7.2 Library services to part-time students7.3 The Online Library7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb7.5 Media Centres7.6 Studentcentral7.7 ASK Study Guide7.8 Useful web addresses
8. STUDENT SERVICES
9. STUDENT ENTITLEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1 Student Charter9.2 Brighton Business School – attendance & engagement policy9.3 Disability statement9.4 Fire evacuation9.5 Observing copyright laws
APPENDIXSubmitting Assignments through Studentcentral
1. COURSE LEADER INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme. We hope that you find the experience challenging and rewarding. This student handbook has been designed and written to give you information on the people who are involved in leading, teaching and administering the course, the procedures, regulations and student representation. The handbook also gives you the details of the course structure, as well as general advice and regulations affecting all postgraduate business students. The MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is one of a number of postgraduate master’s awards that are managed within the Postgraduate Programme in Management (PPM).
The MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been designed for people who are seeking careers in: Purchasing, Manufacturing Management, Logistics, Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Management, Consulting and e-business.
Logistics is concerned with the movement and storage of raw materials, components and finished goods, and with information flows that link the organisations in a supply system. The goods that are distributed to customers at the retail end of the supply chain are created in complex networks of interconnected businesses. Success in the marketplace depends on managing these business-to-business relationships through activities like purchasing and e-business, and the term supply chain management refers to the ‘end-to-end’ management of material flows within a supply system.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management are the core business disciplines that help firms to compete by simultaneously improving customer service and reducing cost. Effective supply chain operations are supported by information systems, like Enterprise Resource Planning (e.g. SAP) which generate forecasts and orders to guide day-to-day decision making.
This course is intended for new and recent graduates, and, for people with significant relevant work experience who are qualified to degree level. Examples of relevant first degrees include business, accountancy, engineering, economics, computing and social sciences.
The dissertation provides students with an opportunity to enhance their careers by developing a specialist theme, or, by working on real business problems. The course includes the option of a work placement. Student projects have included problem solving activities in the following organisations: EDF Energy, Edwards Vacuum, Schenker Logistics, Xerox, Unilever, Elekta and Rolls Royce Motor Cars.
We aim to provide a stimulating educational environment to help you achieve your learning objectives. We also hope you will enjoy contributing, through interaction with other students and staff, to the programme.
The MSc course offers you an educational experience, which builds on our resources to provide a coherent and innovative course that emphasises academic knowledge, theory and practice.
These main ambitions are realised in two ways. Firstly, we offer a programme that encourages you to explore the Logistics and Supply Chain Management 'universe' from a critical perspective. This can be accomplished through a variety of learning methods. Secondly, we build on staff subject knowledge and teaching expertise and, in partnership with you, aim to develop insights, knowledge, ideas and solutions. The degree aims to build on your experience (for example previous education and work) and staff interests (for example research and consultancy).
Finally, through the dissertation or work placement in particular, we aim to respond to your interests. We aim to create a degree that is flexible and stimulating and hope that you will enjoy the programme.
2. BRIGHTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
Your school is Brighton Business School. The Acting Dean of Brighton Business School is Professor Aidan Berry. More information about the work of the School may be found on the school web site at: www.brighton.ac.uk/bbs
The Business School’s contact details are:
Brighton Business SchoolUniversity of BrightonMithras HouseLewes RoadBRIGHTONBN2 4AT
Tel: (01273) 600900 (Switchboard)Fax: (01273) 642980
The Academic year dates for the School are:
AUTUMN TERM
24 September 2012 –14 December 2012
SPRING TERM
7 January 2013 – 22 March 2013
SUMMER TERM
15 April 2013 – 7 June 2013
3. COURSE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board3.2 Communications between staff and students3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance3.4 Student representation and feedback3.5 Annual academic health process_________________________________________________________________
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board
3.1.1 Course management team
Responsibility for the day-to-day running of your course lies with the course management team, comprising your course leader, your course administrator, and the members of staff teaching on the course. Their contact details are as follows:
Responsibility Staff Room no
Tel no E-mail address
Course Leader and module tutor for:OPM42 - Operations Management for Logistics OPM43/49 - Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting/ManagementMNM55 - Business Research methods
Peter McCullen M123 642133 [email protected]
Module tutorOPM42 – Operations management for Logistics
Gary Priddis M131 642225 [email protected]
Course Administrator Julie Watson M159 642948 [email protected]
ML304 -Moving to Masters Module tutor Vicky Richard and Colin Harris
M103M129
642139642027
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
Module tutor HRM39 – Managing Organisational Behaviour
Barry Lee-SchererKeith Mattacks
M118 642196642130
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
Module tutorMNM55 – Business Research methods
Colin Harris M129 642027 [email protected]
Module TutorITM04 – Enterprise Systems & E-procurement Clare Millington M145 642548 [email protected]
Module TutorITM04 – Enterprise Systems & E-procurement OPM46 – Strategic Purchasing
Ozlem Bak M131 642344 [email protected]
Module TutorFAM03 – Accounting for managers
Sue EndeanPaul Grant
M147M127
642587642575
[email protected]@brighton.ac.uk
Module TutorQNM02 – Forecasting & Modelling
Kevin Turner M145 642145 [email protected]
Profiles of academic staff may be found on the School website at:http://www.brighton.ac.uk/bbs/contact/academic.php
3.1.2 Course board
Each course within the School has a course board. The responsibilities of course boards include:
• ensuring the smooth operation of the course;• reviewing syllabus content, teaching methods, assessment and resources and
generally monitoring the course in operation;• supervising the administration of the assessment procedures in accordance with the
assessment regulations and the aims of the course;• liaising with the Examination Board and advising when necessary;• maintaining effective feedback arrangements between the lecturers and the course
members;• planning and recommending policy with regard to the operation of the course;• exercising such other functions as may be requested by the School Board.
The membership of course boards is as follows:
Course LeaderStudent Representative(s)Course Administrator(s)Module LeadersInformation Adviser (or nominee)Programme LeaderAssistant Head (Postgraduate)
Each course board will normally meet two or three times a year to hear reports on the progress of each year of the relevant course. The board will discuss both students' and tutors’ reports and take action where appropriate. If an issue arises which is clearly beyond the scope of the course board and requires further consideration, then it will be referred to the School Board. Copies of the minutes of course boards will normally be published on the school area on studentcentral within three weeks of each board on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area.
3.1.3 Examination boards
Each course within the School is allocated to an examination board, which considers each student’s overall performance and makes decisions on awards and progression.
3.2 Communications between staff and students
Effective communication between staff and students is very important, and the School facilitates this in a range of ways.
3.2.1 We contact you
By e-mail – using your University e-mail address (see 3.2.6 below) Through Studentcentral Through the student notice boards Through the postgraduate student mailboxes By mobile phone
The notice-boards, plasma screen and student mailboxes are all in Mithras House, close to the postgraduate office in M159. Through them you will be told about changes in timetables, cancellations and re-locations, the membership of groups, notes about examinations and essays, internal and external mail. Changes are frequent at the start of the academic year so please check them daily. It is your own responsibility to keep up with any announced
changes.
You must complete the personal information form sent out with your induction material and return it to the Postgraduate Office. If you change your personal details (address, name etc) you must change this on-line in Studentcentral. 3.2.2 You contact us
By e-mail. E-mail addresses of all staff are readily available. By knocking on the doors of academic and administrative staff By calling us by phone Important messages and official documents can be handed in to the
Postgraduate Office (M159)
3.2.3 Postgraduate office
The Postgraduate Office is located in Room M159 and is staffed by Julie Watson and her team of course administrators. They have responsibility for all initial enquiries: for most queries you should see them first (what to do, where to go, requests for freely available handouts, information sheets, etc).
Opening times during term time
Mithras House:07.00 – 21.00 (Monday- Thursday)07.00 – 19.00 (Friday)
Postgraduate Office:08.30 – 17.00 (Monday to Thursday)08.30 –16.30 (Friday)
3.2.4 How to locate an office or lecture room
Most University room numbers are in two parts each of which convey information. For example, to find room M160, you need to go to Mithras House, then the first floor (the first digit is a “1”) and then look for room M160. Similarly the computer pools will have numbers such as MA201, signifying Mithras Annexe, on the second floor and W321, somewhere on the third floor of the Watts Building. Outside the School Office (M140) you will find on the wall a list of all the staff with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and office numbers. Next to the list is a display of all the staff photographs.
3.2.5 University telephone numbers
The standard University telephone exchange number is 01273 600 900. To directly reach a member of staff, once you know their internal extension number you need to add 64 before the internal extension number. For example, the postgraduate office extension is 2197. To reach them from outside you would need to dial 01273 642197. Alternatively dial 01273 600 900 and ask for a particular member of staff.
3.2.6 Your email address
Every member of the university has a central email address usually in the form [email protected]. This is the address that we will use to contact you and it is your responsibility to ensure that the Postgraduate Office is kept fully informed of any changes.
3.2.7 Proof of enrolment
If you need a letter confirming your enrolment on a University course (e.g. for the purposes of a career development loan from your bank) you must request this from the University Student Office (Registry), Mezzanine Floor, Cockcroft Building. Please note that your School staff are not permitted to produce these letters
3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance
Although every effort is made by staff to ensure that your course runs without problems we recognise that these do occasionally arise. The following notes provide guidance on the procedures to be followed in the event of problems arising during the course or with assessment. At each stage it is expected that the staff involved will try to find a solution to the difficulty. However, you should bear in mind that in some cases it is not within their power to solve them and, as such, it may need to be referred on to another body. It is permissible to miss out a stage in these procedures when a problem is urgent and the appropriate lecturer/tutor is unavailable, or where for other reasons it may be appropriate.
3.3.1 Administrative problems
In the first instance, you should contact your course administrator about problems of an administrative nature. If the problem still remains unresolved then you should contact your course leader.
3.3.2 Personal problems In the first instance, you should contact your course leader.
3.3.3 Academic problems (unrelated to coursework and examinations)
Stage 1 Discuss with lecturerconcerned
Not Resolved Resolved No further action needed
Stage 2 Bring to attention ofcourse leader or deputy course leader
Not Resolved Resolved No further action
needed
Stage 3 Bring to attention ofthe Course Board through your yearcourse representative
Not Resolved Resolved No further action needed
Stage 4 Bring to the attention of the Head of School
The Head of School will take appropriate action directly or if necessary refer the problem on to the School Board, Examination Board or other appropriate body.
3.3.4 Problems associated with completing coursework and/or sitting examinations
Problems completing coursework should follow the pattern below:
Stage 1 Discuss with lecturer concerned
Stage 2 If necessary complete an Assignment ExtensionForm, getting the approval of your Course Leader, and/ or Mitigating Circumstances Form and notify your course leader in writing of the nature of the problem and its potential effect
Stage 3 Lodge copies of the document outlined in Stage 2 with the Postgraduate Office marked for the attention of the lecturer concerned and the Chair of the Examination Board.Please make sure that you obtain a copy from the Office staff when submitting these forms
For problems relating to sitting examinations the normal pattern should be as follows:
Stage 1 Bring the problem to the attentionof the invigilator
Stage 2 Bring the problem to the attention of your course leader. This should be in writing with, wherever possible, an assessment of the effect the problem had on performance
Stage 3 Lodge a copy of a mitigating circumstances form with the Postgraduate Office marked for the attention of the Chair of the Examination Board. Again, please makesure that you obtain a copy from the Office staff when submitting this form
For further information about obtaining coursework extensions see 5.8 (below), and for further information about submitting a mitigating circumstances form see 5.14 (below) below.
3.4 Student representation and feedback
3.4.1 Student representation
Each year student representatives are elected for each course, and they are an important formal channel of communication between students and staff. The names and contact details of student representatives are published on studentcentral from early November each year.
All students are urged to consider standing for election as a student representative. It can be a very rewarding role, is an excellent personal development opportunity, and looks great on your CV. All newly elected student representatives are offered training for the role by the School, in conjunction with the University of Brighton Students Union, and support is available during the year as required. For further information about standing as a student representative, please contact your course administrator. 3.4.2 Student feedback The School recognises the importance of formally obtaining and responding to the views of students in a systematic, consistent and transparent manner, taking action where necessary, and “closing the loop” by giving students feedback on resultant action, and the outcomes of student participation in decision making.
For example, the Student Liaison Committee comprising student representatives and chaired by the School Quality Director meets two/three times a year in order to provide a forum for students to comments on issues that may arise at both course and School level.
Feedback is formally obtained from students via annual course feedback forms, the student representative system (see 3.4.1 above), and operation of the School’s policy for resolving academic problems (see 3.3. above). Formal mechanisms for obtaining student feedback are inevitably, and often usefully, supplemented by informal channels and contacts with students.
Feedback from students is formally considered and responded to, at course boards and at the School Board, and as part of the annual academic health process (see 3.5 below). Copies of the minutes of course boards will normally be published on the school area on Studentcentral within three weeks of each board.
3.5 Annual academic health process
The basic building block of the University’s quality assurance system is the Annual Academic Health process, which ensures that all courses and their constituent modules are reviewed annually, drawing upon a range of data as appropriate. Reports are produced from module through to course level, and are synthesized into school reports which consider the range of courses within their portfolio. Schools’ reports are considered at faculty and university level. External examiner reports and student feedback are a vital part of this process.
Within Brighton Business School, all course academic health reports are considered and approved at the School’s Annual Academic Health Afternoon in October, to which student representatives are invited to attend and participate. Copies of all approved academic health reports and the School Academic Health Report will normally be published on the school area by mid-November.
4. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
4.1 The programme calendar4.2 Course aims4.3 Teaching & learning methods4.4 Course structure & content4.5 English language support programme4.6 Careers support ___________________________________________________________________
4.1 The Programme Calendar
2012
24th September26th September
Start of autumn termFormal Registration
24th – 28th September Moving to Masters module1st October Start of Autumn term course modules
14th December End of Autumn term 2013
7th January Start of Spring Term course modules
22nd March End of Spring term 15th April Start of Summer Term course modules
May Joint course board (tbc)6th & 27th May Bank Holiday
7th June End of summer term
July, August and September Work on dissertation research projects & start of Work Placement
September Examination re-sits/referrals due
31st October Final submission date for dissertations 2014
February 2014 Graduation ceremony – date TBC
30th April 2014 Final submission date for work placement reports
July 2014 Graduation ceremony for work placement route – date TBC
4.2 Course Aims
The aim of the MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree is to offer a rewarding, theoretical, practical and rigorous learning experience. The course aims to prepare you for a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or further academic study.The aims of the programme are:
1. Acquire a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of internal operations and logistics, and the externally oriented practices of supply chain management, strategic purchasing and global logistics.
2. Combine theoretical and applied perspectives of logistics and supply chain management;
3. Acquire sound knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of accounting and human resource management.
4. Acquire a sound knowledge of quantitative techniques and software tools applied to problems in logistics and supply chain management.
5. Acquire knowledge and insight into the application of information systems to logistics and supply chain management.
6. Develop analytical skills and an understanding of the role of consultants.7. Acquire an understanding of sustainable supply chain concepts and practices.8. Conduct an in-depth investigative study into a relevant topic leading to a dissertation
or work placement report.
There are defined expectations of the standard of work required to achieve Masters level outcomes defined in each syllabus. Details of the modules to be studied, the learning outcomes, contents, assessments and reading lists are included in the module descriptors that can be found in the Brighton Business School area in Studentcentral.
4.3 Teaching and Learning Methods
In common with other courses in the programme, this course is designed to assist students to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study. The course includes a 10 (level 3) credit Moving to Masters module in the first term. Learning on a master’s degree is very demanding and, for many students, very different from what they have experienced previously. In particular, for international students there may be significant differences from their home country approaches to education and study. A student is expected to perform at master’s level, and, on a one-year intensively taught master’s programme, they need to be appropriately supported in their studies. The Moving to Masters module provides a foundation course specific to the Business School’s Postgraduate PPM. The module is formative, which means that the assessment and fast feedback provided during this initial stage of master’s studies will help identify the learning needs and areas that should be addressed by the student. Identifying these needs early on in their studies will allow students to address any problems and difficulties, and improve on them as soon as possible. The module provides a foundation in the critical and essential academic skills required for competence at master’s level. The Moving to Masters module will provide a ‘bridge’ to the other modules in the course, allowing students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to develop Personal Learning Plan (PLP). The PLP will form a ‘roadmap’ to help guide you through your studies and is the basis for assessing the Moving to Masters module.
This specialist master’s degree will be delivered through a combination of taught sessions and guided independent study. For a typical module, approximately one quarter of the learning hours comprises taught sessions and the remainder is guided independent study (which includes all work for assessment, e.g. coursework and examination preparation). There are 1,800 notional learning hours in this course
Teaching methods, other than guided independent study, are:
Lectures (50%)Seminars (30%)Workshops (20%)
Workshop delivery in computer laboratories will be used extensively for Forecasting and Modelling and for Enterprise Systems. Forecasting and Modelling will make extensive use of spreadsheet and simulation software. Enterprise Systems will make use of a hosted SAP environment.
In the second term students have the choice of taking either OPM43 Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting or OPM49 Logistics and Supply Chain Management. These modules run in parallel and share content, but the assessments differ. Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting is assessed through a live consultancy project with a real client. Past projects have included a stock record accuracy project with Shepherd Neame and a review of supplier relationships for Edwards Vacuum. Both modules include 2 one-day consultancy skills workshops, a business game and an industrial visit.
In order to develop your learning and knowledge you will need to study the logistics and supply chain management and related literature, and carry out practical and research exercises independently and in groups. It is extremely important that you take responsibility for your learning and do the preparation required for seminars, coursework, examinations and dissertation or work placement.
4.4 Course Structure and Content
The course is studied over 13-21 months, commencing in early October. The taught components of the course are delivered over three terms as shown in the diagram below. In terms 2 and 3 there is a 10 credit Business Research Methods module that has been designed to prepare you for your dissertation research or work placement report. Students will complete their dissertation over the summer.
The module titles and credit are shown in the table below. All taught modules are core modules and must be passed to obtain the MSc. There is provision for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) award corresponding to 60 CATS points and Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) award corresponding to 120 CATS points achieved in the taught components of the course, which may be invoked in exceptional circumstances if, for some reason, a student is unable to complete the course.
Term 1October - December
Term 2 January - March
Term 3 April - June
July – October( route)July – March (standard route)
ML304Moving to Masters
HRM39Managing organisational Behaviour(10 credits)
OPM43 Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting (20 credits) OROPM49 Logistics and Supply Chain Management(20 Credits)
OPM46 Strategic Purchasing (20 credits)
Dissertation hand in 31st Oct 2012 (50 credits)
OPM42 Operations Management for Logistics(20 credits)
ITM04 Enterprise Systems & E-procurement (20 credits)
OR
MNM55 Business Research Methods(10 credits) Work placement
& work placement report hand-in 30th
April 2013(50 credits)
FAM03Accounting for Managers(10 credits)
QNM02 Forecasting & Modelling (20 credits)
4.5 English Language Support Programme
The School of languages delivers an English Language Support Programme for post-graduate students at no extra cost to students. Please note that all students with English as a second language who did not attend the pre-sessional English courses run by the university are expected to attend the ELSP programme, unless exempted by the course leader. Please see your course timetables for further details.
The forms of support available are:
English For Academic Study Lectures – aim to provide guidelines for completing major academic tasks in English.
Certificates of attendance are given to those students who attend the ELSP programme regularly i.e. approximately 80%. Regular attendance also entitles a student to have individual tutorial time twice per semester through the Writing Advisory Service.
You are strongly advised to take advantage of this service.
The Writing Advisory Service helps students to check and revise their written coursework assignments for their subject modules.
You can arrange a short individual tutorial session, bringing with you a draft of your work for the English language tutor to advise and comment on. The Writing Advisory Service is open only to those students already attending the Study Lecture programme. Individual tutorial slots to be advised.
If you have any questions about ELSP please contact the ELSP administrator email: [email protected]
4.5.1 Studying in English as a Second Language The Business School will offer English language support classes where the formative assessment outcomes for the Moving to Masters module indicate that this is necessary. Where participation in these classes is recommended by the course leader to particular students, then these students will be expected to attend.
4.6 Careers support
The University of Brighton has a careers service which is available for all students. In the latter part of semester 1 we invite a representative from the careers office to present the service and to answer your questions.
5. COURSE ASSESSMENT
5.1 Nature of assessment5.2 Coursework marking guidelines5.3 Coursework presentation5.4 Referencing your work5.5 Coursework word limit and word ranges5.6 Coursework submission5.7 Late coursework5.8 Coursework extensions5.9 Return of coursework5.10 Examination timetables5.11 Examination past papers5.12 Use of dictionaries in examinations5.13 Examination results5.14 Mitigating circumstances5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in examinations5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
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5.1 Nature of assessmentThe purpose of assessment is to enable students to demonstrate that they have fulfilled the learning outcomes of the module. A variety of assessment methods will be used, e.g. individual reports, group reports, presentations, case study analysis, portfolios, application of software tools, reflective statements and examinations. Assessment methods will vary from module to module, and will be an integral part of the teaching and learning strategy of the module.
A summary of the summative assessments for the MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management are shown below.
5. 1. 1 Summary of assessments Module Assessment
1 2 Credits
Moving to MastersML304
2,000 word reflective report and personal development plan
0
Managing Organisational BehaviourHRM39
Time constrained individual assessment supported by the student’s portfolio of materials (100%)
10 credits
FAM03Accounting for Managers
Three hour examination (100%)
10 credits
Operations Management for LogisticsOPM42
An individual assignment based on an Operations Management case study (50%)
A 90 minute short answer exam (50%)
20 credits
Forecasting and ModellingQNM02
The best four out of five individual computer-based tasks.
20 credits
Enterprise Systems &E-procurementITM04
Seminar presentation (30%).
Individual report (70%) 20 credits
Logistics and Supply Chain ConsultingOPM43
Group presentation to a client (25%) Group management report of 6,000 words (55%)Individual report of 1,000 words (20%)
20 credits
Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementOPM49
A management report on a real supply chain (3,000 words per group member)
20 credits
Strategic PurchasingOPM46
A group assignment of 3,000 words investigating the application of strategic purchasing principles to a real organisation (40%)
A 2 hour unseen examination (60%).
20 credits
Business Research MethodsMNM55
A portfolio of evidence to demonstrate research skills (100%)
10 credits
DissertationOPM44
Individual 15,000 word thesis
50 credits
Or Work Placement ReportOPM45
Individual 10,000 word report
50 credits
5.1.2 Learning to Study at Master’s LevelAssessment practices crucially shape your learning experience. Assessment practices may be classified as either formative or summative:
Formative assessment is involves the provision of feedback, for example on completed course work, so that students can gauge their own performance and understanding of the concepts, facts and processes which they are studying. The principle is that this should help the student progress by motivating them, allowing them to identify and correct any misunderstandings they might have and encouraging them to practice key skills and improve performance accordingly.
Summative assessment is about measuring the ability a student possesses at the end of their programme of study [this could be the end of distinct phase or specialist module]. Here the emphasis is on the grading of performance and usually this contributes to decision-making about the final degree classification to be awarded.
Modules that are scheduled in term 1 will, in addition, include an early and brief formative assessment. These early assessments will normally be handed in within the first 6 weeks of term. They will be used to provide rapid diagnostic feedback to students, which will normally be provided within 10 days of the hand-in date.
Assessment at the end of a module will be summative; providing an overall measure of the learning that has been achieved over the module as a whole. Earlier assessments will be formative; in the sense that they will provide feedback to students regarding their performance, and indications as to how this could be improved.
5.2 Coursework marking guidelines
Grading of assessed work
Student’s work will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Module assessment The course uses a numerical marking scheme under which the following grades can be achieved within a module:
- High Distinction – (80 and above) - Distinction – (70 – 79)- Merit – (60 – 69)- Pass – (50 – 59)- Refer – (30 – 49) - Fail – (Below 30)
Grading criteriaThe following grading criteria, based on the University’s postgraduate marking/ grading descriptors, indicate the marks and classifications to be awarded for various standards of written work. Your work will be marked in percentages, with the exception of those few modules that just need Pass/Fail As each subject has its own emphases and as assignments may vary in their approach (e.g. essays, reports, projects etc.) so descriptions
offered here are inevitably generalised and will need to be interpreted and adapted to the specifics of each assignment. Sometimes you will be issued with supplementary grading criteria which are specific to the particular task you have been set.
High Distinction (80-100%)An outstanding response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been achieved to an exceptionally high level. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics beyond that expected for work at the given level of study within the discipline: Exceptional display of understanding, exploration, insight and/or research Potential for publication/exhibition1 and/or ability to undertake further research All specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have
been strictly adhered to The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any
subject-specific conventions2 where appropriate, are exemplary throughout Evidence of effective communication of work to specialist and non-specialist audiences Stimulating and rigorous arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be
expected at this level The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in an original way Inspirational, innovative and authoritative - evidence of intellectual rigour, independence
of judgement and insightful contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/performance
Clear evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
Evidence of very high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Outstanding problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches Ability to address complex issues both systematically and creatively - challenges
established knowledge
Distinction (70-79%)An excellent response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been achieved to a high standard and many at an exceptionally high level. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline: In-depth understanding, exploration, insight and/or research Potential for publication/exhibition3 and/or ability to undertake further research All specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have
been adhered to The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any
subject-specific conventions4 where appropriate, are excellent throughout Evidence of effective communication of work to specialist and non-specialist audiences Convincing arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be expected at this
level The work has been approached and/or executed/ performed in an original way Insightful contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/ performance Clear evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate
decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence Evidence of high to very high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Excellent problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches
1 Includes equivalent influential dissemination2 For example use of language, referencing 3 Includes equivalent influential dissemination4 For example use of language, referencing
Ability to address complex issues effectively – challenges established knowledge
Merit (60-69%)A good to very good response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been met fully at a good or very good standard. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline: Good to very good understanding and exploration, some insight and/or thorough
research Some capacity to undertake further research No significant inaccuracies, misunderstandings or errors The specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have
been adhered to The work is well organised, coherent and the standard of presentation including any
subject-specific conventions5 where appropriate, is at least good Evidence of effective communication of work Ability to present structured, clear and concise arguments The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a comprehensive way
with some degree of originality Appropriate contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/performance Evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions
based on incomplete or complex evidence Evidence of high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Good or at least competent problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches Ability to address complex issues competently – explores established knowledge
Pass (50-59%)An adequate to sound response to the task:all learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have been met. The work demonstrates
most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline:
Sound understanding and exploration, some insight and/or appropriate research Some minor inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings – small but not significant errors Some minor aberrations from the specifications for the assessment task, including word
limit where appropriate The work is suitably organised6 and the standard of presentation, including any subject-
specific conventions7 where appropriate, is at least sound Ability to develop an argument but can lack fluency The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a standard way with
limited evidence of originality
5 For example use of language, referencing6 Clearly presented but with little development 7 For example use of language, referencing
Some contextualisation but with a heavy reliance on a limited number of sources and, in general, the breadth and depth of sources and research are lacking
Evidence of study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
Some, but limited evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Some evidence of problem solving skills Some evidence of ability to address complex issues adequately
Referrable (30-49%) An unsatisfactory response to the task: one or more of the learning outcomes/assessment criteria have not been met. Although the work has not met one or morelearning outcomes, there is evidence that there is a basis for the reworking of theassessment to bring it up to master’s level. The work may display some strengths but theseare outweighed by a number of weak features in relation to the expectations for the givenlevel of study within the discipline, such as:
Vague rationale for the selection of theories/models and concepts to explore the chosen or given management problem/issue
Limited critique/analysis of chosen theories/models and concepts Evidence of little integration and understanding of the interrelationship of different
management disciplines Evidence of little ability to apply theory/models to practice and some awareness of
management performance Limited analysis and effort of critical thinking in discussion of findings and
identification of management solutions Very limited choice of relevant reading and/or analysis/discussion Limited use of relevant scholarly texts and making reference to the material used Fluent writing with some degree of structure that supports arguments and
exploration of topic Limited identified value to student’s own and/or organisational performance/
knowledge and/or the wider society
Conditions for the referral will be determined by the Examination Board. Referrals arecapped at 50% which is the lowest pass grade.
Fail (0-29%)An unsatisfactory response to the task: a significant number of the learning outcomes/assessment criteria have not been met. The work fails to meet the requirements in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline, exemplified by:
No rationale for the selection of theories/models and concepts to explore chosen or given management problem/issue
Description but no relevant critique/analysis of chosen theories/models and concepts No evidence of integration and lack of understanding of the interrelationship of
different management disciplines No or very limited evidence of some ability to apply theory/models to practice and no
awareness of management performance No relevant analysis and/or effort of critical thinking in discussion of findings and
identification of management solutions Little evidence of relevant reading and/or analysis/discussion No relevant use of scholarly texts and absence and/or incorrect reference to material
used
A fail will be given if the student has not attempted the assessment task for the component
or where the Examination Board does not consider that the student can demonstrate thelearning outcomes for the components by undertaking supplementary assessment. Thestudent will normally be given the opportunity to repeat the module in full with attendanceduring the next academic year. Repeats are capped at 50% which is the lowest pass grade.
5.3 Coursework presentation
These guidelines are based on our requirements for placement projects and dissertations, but should be valid for most written work produced during your course. An electronic copy of the Handbook is available on the School area of Studentcentral.
Your paper copy should normally be word-processed and bound, but you are requested not to enclose each page in a plastic envelope, since this usually makes marking extremely difficult.
The report should be on A4 paper with one-and-a-half spacing between the lines, single or double sided. Appendices may be single-spaced. Each page in the main report should be numbered with page numbers at the foot of the page.
There should be a margin of at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) on the left side of the page, both for the text and for any diagrams. Top, right and bottom margins should be at least 1.25 inches (3 cm). The right margin should be unjustified (i.e. left 'ragged') to aid readability.
The main text should be in a single 12-point font, e.g. Times New Roman or similar. An alternative font such as Arial in a smaller point size may be more appropriate in diagrams and tables. Use bolding for emphasis within the text and for section headings.
Any material copied directly from another author must be enclosed in quotation marks, followed immediately by a reference to the source. Individual quotations should not normallyexceed one paragraph, and quotations should not exceed 5% of the length of the report.
Colour printing may be used for charts, screen-shots etc. Clarity is more important than fancy graphics. Avoid clip-art except where required for drawing diagrams.
You are responsible for the accuracy of the finished work so after it has been completed you should use the spell-checker to catch any typographical and spelling errors. You should also proof read it yourself (or have it read by someone else), as the spell-checker is not likely to catch every error.
5.4 Referencing your work
It is important in academic writing to reference all the important ideas and facts in your work. It is also the best way to avoid any risk of plagiarism (see 5.15 below). You should do this:
When you quote directly using others’ words in quotation marks
When you paraphrase the arguments or theories of others in your own words
When you use evidence from the work of others to support your own arguments
When you rework published data or use it as the basis of your own calculations.
To ensure that you reference properly, you should carefully read and follow the guidance contained within the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook, which is based on the Harvard referencing system. An electronic copy of the Handbook is also available on
the School Area and all Course Areas on Studentcentral.
Therefore, no student has any excuse for not referencing properly, and poor referencing may have a negative impact on the mark that you receive for your work. Non-referencing will constitute plagiarism, which is considered a very serious form of academic misconduct (see 5.15 below).
5.5 Coursework word limits and word ranges
Every piece of coursework you are set will either have a word limit or a word range, which you should make sure you observe. Normally, if your coursework has a word limit e.g. 2,000 words, then the marker will stop reading the work once you have exceed the word limit by 10%. If you write less than the word limit you risk not maximising your potential mark. If your coursework has a word range e.g. 1,500-2,000 words, then the marker will stop reading the work once you have exceeded the upper figure. If you write less than the lower word limit you risk not maximising your potential mark. For the purpose of calculating the word count, footnotes are included (apart from law coursework where they are excluded), whereas contents pages, executive summaries, tables, appendices and reference lists/bibliographies are always.
You are required to declare a word count for every piece of work you submit. 5.6 Coursework submission
Your lecturer will specify the date by which your assessed coursework has to be handed in. You must keep to this deadline unless you have been granted an extension by the course leader (see later sections).
You are required to submit two copies of each assignment – a paper copy and a digital copy. The only exception is in the case of the placement project/ extended project/research elective report/dissertation where we require two paper copies and one digital copy to be handed in. We shall only accept coursework for marking if we have both the printed AND the digital versions and reserve the right to scan either version for plagiarised material.
5.6.1 Submission of paper copy
The paper copy should be posted in the box outside the Postgraduate Office (Room M159) by the date specified, accompanied by one Assignment Report Form (available from the Postgraduate Office). It should NOT be handed in to the Office or to your tutor. The office staff will empty the post box and date stamp the work submitted.
Please ensure that you complete an Assignment Report Form showing:
Your Name (or student number if the lecturer requests that)
Module Lecturer’s Name
Course Name
Module Name and Module Code
Assignment Title
1st submission/ submission on referral/ examination re-work/ submission on extension
(delete as appropriate)
Date Due in
Number of pages
Word count
The front page of your assignment should also contain this information in case the cover sheet becomes separated.
Your paper copy should normally be word-processed and stapled or bound, but you are requested not to enclose each page in a plastic envelope, since this usually makes marking extremely difficult.
5.6.2 Submission of digital copy
Details on how to submit the digital copy in studentcentral can be found in the Appendix.
5.7 Late coursework
Submission deadlines are sacrosanct. Students who fail to submit their work on time will be penalised by having a mark of ZERO awarded for this work. Individual members of staff cannot waive these penalties as it is University policy. However, in exceptional circumstances students may apply for an extension to the submission date (see 5.8 below).
5.8 Coursework extensions
An extension is granted in order that an assignment can be submitted as if on time i.e. the deadline for students with extensions is effectively put back to a later date.
5.8.1 Grounds
It is not possible to give a full list of reasons for which extensions may be granted. The typical case is where you have been ill during the time when an assignment was due to be written. However, any unforeseen circumstances which disrupt your study may represent an appropriate reason.
If the standard of your work has been affected by the circumstances which caused you to apply for an extension, you should also submit mitigating circumstances at the end of the semester (see 5.14 below) and explain, in your supporting documentation, both the nature of the circumstances and the reason that the extension was not sufficient for you to produce your best work.
In considering whether or not an extension to a deadline should be granted, the designated signatory will be mindful of the following points:
When applying for an extension you are normally required to submit documentary evidence of the reason for the application.
The nature of coursework is such that minor illnesses during the time when you would be expected to be working on the assignment will not constitute good grounds for granting an extension, even if these occur within the final few days before the deadline. Serious illness or injury, where supported by documentary evidence, will normally be appropriate reason for an extension to be approved.
Computer failure, or the loss of data from a computer disk, will not normally be deemed a satisfactory reason for late submission.
Paid employment commitments do not constitute grounds for an extension, or mitigating circumstances, for full-time students. Part-time students who are in full-time employment are expected to prioritise University deadlines. Exceptionally, such as where work commitments change at short notice through circumstances beyond your control, an application will be appropriate. In such cases , and especially where the course is undertaken as professional development, it is anticipated that the designated signatory will consider applications sympathetically where they are supported by evidence in the form of, for example, a letter from your line manager.
In considering an application for an extension, the designated signatory will have regard to the other students on the programme who have not requested an extension, and will ensure that these students would not be unfairly disadvantaged by the granting of the extension.
5.8.2 Procedure
Students should complete an Assignment Extension Form, obtainable from the Postgraduate Office, attaching any medical certificate or other written evidence, and return it to the Course Administrator. Students must normally apply as soon as possible but no later than two days before the submission date. All such applications will be dealt with by the Course Leader who will reply in writing, setting a new submission date where appropriate.
In the case of part time students, if attendance patterns prevent the timely submission of the form and evidence, then students may request and submit an assignment extension form as an email attachment together with scanned evidence. Alternatively, evidence may be provided on the next visit to the University and in all cases evidence must be submitted before the examination board meeting.
5.9 Return of coursework
Your module tutors will indicate when you should receive feedback on your coursework, which will normally be within four weeks of the submission date. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, there can be a delay in returning your coursework, and where that happens your module tutor will let you know and provide you with a revised date for return of the work.
However, please note that all coursework marks returned prior to the relevant examination board are provisional, and are subject to approval of the examination board.
Examination scripts are not returned to students.
5.10 Examination timetables
Examination timetables will be published at least three weeks in advance of the relevant examination period on your course area on Studentcentral. It is your responsibility to obtain the details of your examinations, and make sure that you attend at the right location, on the correct day and at the correct time. If you arrive late for an examination, you will not necessarily be given extra time, and if you arrive more than 30 minutes after the start of the examination you will not be permitted to enter the examination room. If you are unable to attend an examination you should submit a Mitigating Circumstances (see 5.14 below).
5.11 Examination past papers
Copies of the past two years examination papers for all modules are available on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area on Studentcentral. However, answer guidelines are not available.
5.12 Use of dictionaries in examinations
Students (for whom English is a second language) may take a translation dictionary into examinations (apart from language examinations unless specified otherwise). The dictionary must not be subject specific e.g. an Economics or Business & Management dictionary, and there must be no handwritten annotations or notes on the dictionary. Any translation dictionary taken into an examination will be examined by the invigilator to check that it meets the requirements above, and if it does not, it will be immediately confiscated and disciplinary action may follow.
5.13 Examination results
A pass list will be published as soon as possible after the Examination Board and a letter will be sent to you detailing your results within two weeks of the Board. Due to current data protection legislation, examination pass lists identify students by their University student number rather than their name. Therefore if you attend the University to consult the pass lists it is important to bring along your student number. Administrative staff will be very busy at this time preparing results letters and will not be able to look up student numbers.
Please do not ask the tutors, course leader or course administrator for your results. They are under a lot of pressure to get the results out to you as speedily and as accurately as possible and any such requests just slow them down. Under no circumstances will results be given by telephone or e-mail.
5.14 Mitigating circumstances
Where you consider that your performance in an assessment has been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control and you wish the Examination Board to take this into account you should complete a Mitigating Circumstances form. If you are unable to attend an examination you should also submit a Mitigating Circumstances form. Full details on mitigating circumstances can be found in GEAR. However, the following should be noted:
5.14.1 Grounds
In considering claims for mitigating circumstances, your Course Examination Board (or other appropriate body) will consider:
the severity of the mitigating circumstances, and the reasonableness of a claim that such circumstances might have affected performance;
the documentary evidence;
the time period affected, and the likelihood that performance may have been affected;
whether it is reasonable to suppose that the circumstances should have been foreseen by the student, or were avoidable.
The following are indicative of the kinds of circumstances which will normally be considered valid, where the evidence and timing are available to support the claim:
personal illness; illness of a family member; death of a family member or close friend;
personal/psychological problems.
The following are indicative of the kinds of circumstances which will NOT normally be considered valid, even when they can be supported by independent documentary evidence:
paid employment; other University deadlines; car breakdown; lateness of lift to the University; missing a bus or train; oversleeping; misunderstanding timetable, or not knowing about times; computer problems (including corrupted disks or printing problems); job interview; any ongoing situation known to the student; other circumstances which it is reasonable to suppose might have been foreseen.
5.14.2 Procedure
If you believe that your mitigating circumstances should be considered you must complete and submit a Mitigating Circumstances form, via the Postgraduate Office, to the Chair of the Course Examination Board explaining:
(i) Which assessments were affected
(ii) How the circumstances affected your performance.
You need to ask the Postgraduate Office staff if you do not know who the Chair of the Course Examination Board is. The form and any supporting letter must be accompanied by third party documentary evidence, e.g. medical certificates. Self Certification of Illness notes will NOT be accepted- you must produce a doctor’s certificate.
The form and any supporting letter together with supporting evidence must be handed into the Course Administrator as soon as possible and certainly no later than 5 working days after the assignment/ examination to which they relate. Students should try and consult their Course Leader before submitting their forms and supporting evidence so that the Course Leader can speak on their behalf when mitigating circumstances are considered.
Any Mitigating Circumstances not submitted in this way will not normally be considered by a Course Examination Board. See also the section on appealing against an Examination Board decision where it warns that late submission of mitigating circumstances is not normally allowable.
5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in assessment
If you attempt to gain a grade by fraudulent means you can be severely punished by the Course Examination Board – see GEAR.
5.15.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is essentially presenting (directly or indirectly) another person's thoughts, writing, etc. as your own. Quoting directly without quotation marks and attribution is plagiarism. Copying material from a textbook, lecture material, article, digital file or another student, even if you paraphrase, may be considered plagiarism.
It is your responsibility to be fully aware what constitutes plagiarism and what does not. As
a starting point, you should read the University’s Plagiarism Awareness Pack – you will be provided a paper copy of this pack when you start your course, and electronic copies are available on the “MY School: Brighton Business School” area and all Course Areas on studentcentral. Also, a short Powerpoint presentation showing the sort of copying our plagiarism software can detect can be found on the School Area and all Course Areas Studentcentral. By properly referencing all your work, you can avoid a plagiarism allegation, so you should also be fully conversant with the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook.
Plagiarism is an issue facing all universities across the world and strikes at the heart of academic standards. We shall be insisting that wherever possible all assessed coursework is submitted to us in printed form AND also in digital form. Most of your lecturers will ask you to submit your digital copy via the Studentcentral module assignment box, others will ask for a copy on disk. We shall only accept coursework from you for marking if we have both the printed AND the digital versions. Be warned we shall be sampling this work with highly effective software designed to detect copying.
5.15.2 Collusion
Copying the work of a fellow student is also treated very seriously as it is unlikely to happen inadvertently. Don’t lend your notes, computer disks or assignments to other people, particularly if you suspect they may copy them. You may find it difficult to prove that you were the originator of the work if it is copied.
It should be noted that in cases of copying between students these penalties may also have to be applied to the original author as well as the author who copied the original piece of work if it cannot be established which was the copy and which was the original.
If the assignment is an individual piece of work make sure that it is your own work and notthat of a group. Presenting a piece of work as yours when it is, in fact, the work of a group is collusion and is a form of fraud.
5.15.3 Cheating
Cheating in examinations by whatever means, including copying from unauthorised material or from another student’s script, consulting information or individuals while absent from the examination room, or attempting to gain a higher grade by fraudulent means, is also strictly forbidden.
Recently a small number of students were caught bringing into the examination hall illegal material that could have been of benefit to them when answering questions. In all cases the students were heavily penalised. The default for most modules is that you are not allowed to take any material into the examination room apart from pens, pencils and possibly non programmable calculators and , of course, yourself!. If you are allowed to take material into the examination room please make absolutely certain that you have checked with your lecturer exactly what you are and are not allowed to take in long before the date of your examination. As each module is likely to have different forms of assessment you will need to check with the Lecturer for each module. Ignorance of the rules is not a defence that we will listen to.
5.15.4 Penalties
Penalties for plagiarism and collusion include being marked as zero for the assignment, zero for the module or even harsher penalties. A similar penalty is
applied for cheating in examinations. Repeat offences carry stiffer penalties.
5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
Examination Boards are conducted under the University of Brighton’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR), a copy of which is available on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area on studentcentral.
The grounds for appeal are set out below. These are the only grounds for making an appeal against the exam board decision. The following are NOT grounds for appeal:
I think the mark was unfairI want my script re-markedI know I did better or could have done betterThe exam board did not exercise its discretion in the way I would have liked - e.g. raising your class of degree if you are in the border zone
If however you can show that the exam board did not have the correct mark when it considered your case then you would have grounds for appeal under iv below.
If you do not have a case that falls within one of the four grounds set out below then your appeal will not be considered so do not waste your time submitting a request.
If your case does fall under the grounds for appeal then you should complete in full the Stage 1 Academic Appeals form (available from the PG office) and email it to the following email addresses: [email protected]
Please do not direct your appeal to any individual members of staff as this will slow down the process. Appeals submitted in any way other than by full completion of the stage 1 appeal form will not be considered.
Your case will be given an initial consideration to establish if it conforms to one of the four grounds of appeal. If it does you will be advised of the formal procedures to follow. You should note that the formal procedures have time limits and you will be informed of those if you have a case. If you have passed the initial consideration then you will move to the formal processes as set out in GEAR Section H which is on Studentcentral in the Student Handbook section. You will also be informed of what additional evidence is required, if any.
Note: you have 15 working days from the date that the course pass list is posted on Studentcentral to notify us of your intention to appeal. Anything submitted after that date will not be considered.
A student may only request a review of the decision of an Examination Board on the following grounds:
i. that a student had submitted evidence of mitigating circumstances which was not considered by the Examination Board;
ii. that the Examination Board was not aware of mitigating circumstances affecting the student's performance because the student had been unable, or for valid reasons unwilling, to divulge them before the Examination Board reached its decision.
It is only in exceptional circumstances that an appeal will be heard on the basis of evidence submitted after the meeting of an Examination Board, and the attention of students is drawn to the importance of notifying their Head of
School or Course Leader, in writing, of any circumstances extraneous to the course which might be prejudicial to their performance, as soon as possible, preferably before the examination and in any event before the examiners meet;
iii. that the examination procedures were not followed in accordance with the regulations, resulting in an error in the student's assessment;
iv. that some other material irregularity led to a breach of the procedures or regulations resulting in a decision detrimental to the student.
Please read these rules carefully and note the items underlined before you decide that you have grounds for an appeal. If you still believe you have grounds for appeal, fill in the stage 1 form and email it to [email protected]
6. COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
6.1 Compensation within modules (qualified pass)
6.2 Compensated credits6.3 Referral rules6.4 Requirement for Award (MSc & PG Dip) 6.5 Criteria for the award of distinction & merit 6.6 Deferrals6.7 Intercalation6.8 Registration period
6.1 Compensation within modules
Unless otherwise stated in the module descriptor, where there is more than one element of assessment a student achieving an overall mark of 50% in the module and a minimum of 40% in all components will be entitled to automatic compensation. Where the minimum of 40% is not achieved the examination board may, at its discretion, allow compensation if in its opinion the student has demonstrated that they have achieved the learning outcomes specified in the module descriptor.
6.2 Compensated credit
Students may normally be compensated for up to 20 credits at the end of a 120 credit phase of the course. Compensation may only be considered under the following conditions for:
1. an optional elective module2. a compulsory module
Compensated credit is not graded and is not awarded against a specific module. The raw marks for the module(s) taken and failed remain on the student’s record, and will be used in determining final classification, although fails will not appear on any final transcript. The result of the award of compensation will be that the student has achieved the necessary credit to progress to the next stage or be eligible for an award.
6.3 Referral Rules:
You will normally be allowed 3 attempts to pass a module which you have failed or been referred in.
There are the following possibilities:
1. If you fail in your first attempt by achieving an overall mark in a module of below 30% you will normally be asked to repeat the module. On repeating the module if you are referred (counts as your second attempt) you will then have one more final attempt to pass the module. If you do not pass the module at this third attempt, normally you will be counselled to leave the course.
2. If you are referred in a module by achieving an overall mark between 30 – 49% you will normally be asked to retake the module (counts as your second attempt). If you are referred at this second attempt then you will be required to repeat the module which will be your third attempt. If you fail this third attempt then you will normally be counselled to leave the course.
6.4 Requirement for Award (MSc, PG Dip and PG Cert)
To be eligible for an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, students must take either the Dissertation or Work Placement Report module and achieve 180 credits.
In order to be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, students must achieve 120 credits. These must include the modules: Operations Management for Logistics, and Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting.
In order to be eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management students must achieve 60 credits, and which must include the modules: Operations Management for Logistics, and Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting.
6.5 Criteria for the award of an Overall Distinction or Merit
For a student to be awarded a masters degree with distinction, they will normally achieve an average mark, calculated over all summatively assessed modules and weighted according to the number of credits, of 70% or over, and where their completion element has also been graded at 70% or over. Students not eligible for a distinction may be considered for a merit, where they will normally achieve an average mark, calculated over all summatively assessed modules and weighted according to the number of credits, of 60% or over, and where their completion element has also been graded at 60% or over. Merits and Distinctions are awarded for Postgraduate Certificates or Diplomas.
6.6 Deferrals
The regulations from GEAR apply to deferrals, see Gear for further details. 6.7 Intercalation
Students considering withdrawing or intercalating from either a module or the whole course should contact the programme administrator at the earliest opportunity to discuss the matter as there may be implications based on the timing of this decision. Students are encouraged to contact the course leader if they are experiencing difficulties of any kind which might impact on their attendance.
6.8 Registration Periods
The maximum period of registration is 3 years (not including any periods of intercalation).
7. LIBRARY, COMPUTING AND MEDIA SERVICES
7.1 The library service7.2 Library services to part-time students7.3 The Online Library7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb7.5 Media Centres7.6 Studentcentral7.7 ASK Study Guide7.8 Useful web addresses
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The Information Services department provides library, computing and media services in support of learning, teaching, research and administration at the University of Brighton.
7.1 The library service
7.1.1 The University of Brighton libraries
There are six libraries at the University of Brighton; the Aldrich, Falmer and St Peter’s House libraries in Brighton, the Queenwood and Health Sciences libraries in Eastbourne and the Hastings Campus Library.
You will be issued with a student identity / library card (Unicard) when you enrol, which will enable you to borrow material from all University of Brighton libraries. Your Unicard will also allow you reference access to the University of Sussex library.
The Aldrich Library is located in the Cockcroft Building on the Moulsecoomb site. It stocks a broad range of books and other materials relevant to your studies, covering all aspects of business studies, management and law.
7.1.2 Opening hours
Full, up to date information the about opening hours for all site libraries can be found at www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Libraries > Opening hours.
Current opening hours for the Aldrich Library (on the Moulsecoomb site):
Term time: Monday – Thursday 08.30 – 21.00Friday 08.30 – 19.00Saturday & Sunday 13.00 – 17.00
Vacations: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.30Saturday ClosedSunday 13.00 – 17.00 (except August)
The Ground Floor of the Aldrich Library, which contains a Computer Pool Room and Social Study Space, remains open until 02.00 every night during term time. After the library closes, entrance to the Ground Floor is via the entrance in Queensdown School Road and you will need your Unicard to gain entrance.
In addition the upper floors of Aldrich Library have extended opening hours during exam revision periods. For more information about this look out for posters displayed in the library or visit www.brighton.ac.uk/is/aldrich.
7.1.3 Borrowing entitlements
You may borrow up to 20 items at any one time. The standard loan period is three weeks but items in heavy demand are seven day loan or for use in the library only (Desk Loan Collection). Desk Loan items can be booked in advance for use in the library or overnight loan. You will normally be charged a fine if you return a short loan item late or retain an item which has been reserved by another user and recalled by the library.
7.1.4 Renewing items
It is not always necessary to bring items which you have on loan into the library to renew them. Provided that it has not been requested by another user, any item may be renewed: in the library at the Help Desk or on the self service machines using your Unicard. by telephoning the library (the Aldrich Library renewals line number is 01273 642770).
Outside of library opening hours there is an answerphone where you can leave a message requesting a renewal.
online using the My Account tab in the library catalogue (via the Online Library at http://library.brighton.ac.uk). You will need to log in using your Unicard number.
7.1.5 Returning items
If the library is open, return your items to the library using the self service machines so that they can be discharged from your record.
When the library is closed, you can use the secure book-drop bins situated at the site libraries. At Aldrich there is one on the ground floor adjacent to the computer pool room and a second one outside the main library entrance. These can be used for returning books only when the library is closed.
Items can be returned by post; however, they remain your responsibility until received by the library.
7.1.6 The library catalogue
The library catalogue is available on dedicated terminals in each library and is also accessible online via the Online Library (http://library.brighton.ac.uk). The catalogue has information about the all material held in all of our site libraries. You can use the catalogue to search for books, electronic books, print journals and audio-visual items and to access your own borrower record for renewing books and to see your current loans. You can also use the catalogue to reserve items when all copies are on loan.
7.1.7 Requesting items from other libraries
If you would like an item sent to your local site library from one of our other site libraries you can fill out a request card at your library enquiry desk. If you are a final year undergraduate or a postgraduate student, you are entitled to inter-library loans. This means that we can obtain books or articles from other libraries for you (usually the British Library) when we do not hold them in stock. For more information about inter-library loans, please see Information Services document 434: An Aldrich guide to requesting inter-library loans or ask at your library Help Desk.
7.1.8 Photocopying
All the libraries offer self-service photocopying facilities - you should read the notices about copyright to ensure you stay within the legal limits of copying from printed materials. For colour photocopying on the Moulsecoomb site please use the Reprographics Unit on the ground floor of the Cockcroft Building.
7.1.9 Audio-visual material
All the libraries have relevant collections of videotapes, DVDs and CDs which you can use in the library or borrow for home use. You can use the library catalogue to search for audio-visual items. There is also a service called BOB: Box of Broadcasts, for watching and making clips from TV and radio programmes, available from the Online Library www.library.brighton.ac.uk
7.1.10 Communications
The library uses your university UniMail address for all correspondence (e.g. recalled, loans or notification of reserved items awaiting collection). It is possible to set your UniMail to be forwarded to a personal email account of your choice. This can be done within StudentCentral by clicking on UniMail for full instructions.
7.1.11 Library Rules and Acceptable Behaviour Policy
All students are advised to read these documents which supplement the university regulations. They are available on the Information Services website www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students from the A-Z list.
7.1.12 Enquiries and further help
A Help Desk can be found in each of our libraries. You can also contact the Aldrich Library:
By phone:
Aldrich Library Help Desk: 01273 642760/642770
By email:
General enquiries: [email protected] Subject support team for Business and Law: [email protected].
If you have special needs, ask about the services that can be provided to enable you to use the libraries effectively.
7.2 Library services for part-time students
If you are studying part time and living away from the university, please ask at your University of Brighton home library about using another university library under the SCONUL Access scheme. Ask at your home library Help Desk for more information and you can also visit http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/ to check whether the library you want to use is part of the scheme.
Part time students may also be eligible to join the University of Brighton’s Extended Library Scheme (ELS), whereby items can be posted to you. For more information go to http://www.brighton.ac.uk/is/els.
7.3 The Online Library
The Online Library (available via the Online Library tab in StudentCentral or at www.library.brighton.ac.uk) contains:
Library Catalogue: Links to our library catalogue, the catalogues of other local libraries and the British Library’s catalogue.
Journal Title Search: search facility for finding the electronic journals that we subscribe to.
Browse by subject area. This contains collections of links by subject, eg Business or Law, that have been selected by the library subject team supporting your course. These links include databases, Internet gateways, government websites and professional organisations
Online databases with descriptions in alphabetical order. Use the databases to search for articles and papers relevant to your subject. Many of the databases have a user guide which you can access by clicking on the View user guide link. Many of these databases contain the full text of the documents and this is indicated by the words Full Text in red next to the description. The non-full text databases provide bibliographic detail and often an abstract.
A selection of the databases you may find useful are:
Business Source PremierEmeraldFAME (Financial Analysis Made Easy)GMID (Global Market Information Database)LawtelLexis LibraryNewspapers (covers UK broadsheets back to 1996)Westlaw
CrossSearch, which allows searching across multiple databases using a single search box.
Reference Shelf, which contains links to online reference resources, for example, National Statistics Online, the UK Government statistical service.
From the Online Library homepage you will find useful links to Information Services, library opening times, library and computing documents, etc.
The majority of these resources are available both on and off campus using your university username and password. Full instructions for access are available beneath each database description or from your library Help Desk.
If you would like more information or assistance with using the Online Library please ask at your library Help Desk or email [email protected].
7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb
7.4.1 Locations and opening hours for computer access
Aldrich library computer poolroom*
Term-time Monday - Friday 08.30 – 02.00Saturday – Sunday 13.00 – 02.00
Vacation Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.30Sunday 13.00 – 17.00 (closed during August)
*When the main library is closed the computer poolroom can be accessed from the Queensdown School Road entrance. You will need your Unicard to gain entrance.Mithras Annexe computer poolroom*
Term-time Monday – Friday 08.30 – 02.00Weekends: Closed
Vacation Monday – Friday 08.30 – 19.00
*An access card is required after 17.30 for Mithras Annexe and these can be obtained from the Aldrich Library Help Desk.
The Aldrich Library
The Aldrich Library has a number of computers on each floor and the majority of study spaces have connection points for laptops. The ground floor and designated areas of the Aldrich Library are wireless enabled. For the opening hours of Aldrich Library see section 7.1 above or go to www.brighton.ac.uk/is/aldrich.
NB. LIBRARIES AND COMPUTER POOL ROOMS ARE CLOSED ON ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The information above was correct at time of going to press., However as opening hours can be subject to change, for latest information please check the Information Services website at www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Computing > Opening hours.
7.4.2 Usernames and passwords
When you have completed your online enrolment / activation, your university username and password will be generated. This can be used to access all the open access computers in libraries and poolrooms, studentcentral and the majority of resources available via the Online Library. If you wish to change your password to something easier to remember, you can do this in studentcentral by clicking on Personal Settings.
7.4.3 Student email
You will be provided with your university email address when you activate your computer account. You can read your email at https://uni.brighton.ac.uk/
Email is used as the primary means of communication throughout your course of study. Your lecturers and other staff and students will send email to your Brighton University address. You may wish to look at Information Services document is917: A guide to studentmail all documents can be found here: www.brighton.ac.uk/is/docs NOTE: This email address is one for life, you are able to keep this address for ever so it may be worth considering this to be your primary email account.
If you have another, personal, email account, which you would prefer to use, you can arrange for emails sent to your university account to be forwarded automatically. Full instructions can be found in Information Services document is084: Forwarding your university email. You may also wish to setup unimail on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, instructions on how to do this can be found in the document number is088. NOTE: If forwarding email to your personal address you will need to clear down your university email account from time to time; if you exceed your disc space you will stop receiving emails.
7.4.4 Connecting your own computer
You can connect your own computer via the network sockets in libraries and most halls of residence using an Ethernet cable or via wireless in some areas on each site. Once
connected, your computer is part of the university network and is therefore subject to our conditions of use. Please see Information Services document 907: Conditions of Use of University of Brighton Computing Facilities including Networks. One of these conditions is that Sophos anti-virus software be installed and this can be downloaded from the Information Services website by going to www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students and choosing Anti-virus software from the Quick Links for students box.
In order to connect your laptop to the network in one of the university libraries you will need to follow set up instructions. You can ask for these at the library enquiry desk or download them from www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Using your own computer > In libraries.
For more information on connecting your computer in halls of residence and computer clinics go to www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Computing > Using your own computer.
Wireless connection is also available on the Moulsecoomb and other sites in selected areas. We are expanding the areas in which wireless connectivity is available so please go to www.brighton.ac.uk/is/wireless for up to date information. Set up instructions for connecting your laptop to the university’s wireless network can be obtained from your library enquiry desk or from www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Using your own computer > Wireless.
7.4.5 The Computer Store
The Computer Store in the Watts Building at Moulsecoomb sells blank CDs, USB sticks, cables, software, computers etc. Many items are available at special educational discount rates. The computer store is open 9am – 4.30pm daily during term-time.
7.4.6 Printing
Information Services provides a variety of high quality networked laser printers throughout the university. You can use them from computer pool rooms, from libraries and from your laptop on all main sites of the university.
A printing account is automatically set up for you once you activate your computer account and you can add credit to your account using the blue Printer Credit Stations which you will find located in the open access computer pool rooms. For more information on using the networked printers see Information Services document number 003: Using the networked printers.
To print from your own laptop you will need to be connected to the university network and working inside the university. You will also need to install the correct printer drivers on your laptop which are available for download from www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students and then from the Quick links for Students box choose Printing > Mobile printing service.
7.4.7 Scanners
Scanners are located in all open access computer pool rooms.
7.4.8 Software available in the open access computer poolrooms
Adobe Reader EndNote (bibliographic software) InfoZip Internet Explorer MS Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access 2007) MindGenius (mind-mapping software) Minitab
PhotoShop Elements (on machines connected to scanners only) Sophos (anti-virus software) SoThink (HTML editor) SPSS TextHelp Read & Write Gold (screen reading and reading/writing tool)
In addition there is specialist software available as relevant in the different poolrooms / libraries. For a full, up to date list go to www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Computing > Software information
7.4.9 Computing help
Online help is available in studentcentral (see below) and a wide range of guides and help sheets are available in computer poolrooms. Technician help is also available in the poolrooms at advertised times. For help with username and password problems you can contact your local library enquiry desk. All our guides are also available online from our documents catalogue at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/isdocs.
See also www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Getting help.
7.5 Media Centres
Media Centres offer a range of media services at each site for staff and students including lending a range of equipment such as camcorders, digital audio recorders, digital cameras, overhead projectors etc. The site media centres also sell a range of IT and a/v consumables. On the Moulsecoomb site, the Media Centre is located in the Watts Building.
For full details go to www.brighton.ac.uk/is/students > Media Centres.
7.6 Studentcentral
studentcentral is the student intranet for the University of Brighton; it is a one-stop-shop for online information whilst studying here.
What's in studentcentral?
When you login to studentcentral your personalised home page gives you access to academic and other resources wherever you have internet access – at home, at work, abroad or in the university. Once logged in studentcentral will give you access to an area about your school and your course and you will also see an area for each of the modules you take.The module areas are identified by the corresponding module code and are where your online learning activities will be delivered and where you will be submitting your assessed work, speak to your tutors for more information on the areas.If you have a special need to have your home page personalised even further, please contact the [email protected].
On studentcentral there is a dedicated area for your school, your course and your individual modules, containing:
Key course information such as your course handbook (see course area) and module descriptors (module areas).
Timetables and examination schedules (see school area) School, course and module announcements – these appear in the home page too Course material – module handbooks, other documents, powerpoint slides images,
audio or video in the module areas (see module areas). A Learning Resources section with your Reading Lists (see module areas) Revision quizzes, test and surveys (see module areas) "Assignments" items for submitting the electronic copy of your assignments (see
module areas). Past 2 years of examination papers (school area). Communications tools so you can email everyone in a module, discuss online,
communicate in real time (video conferencing), share files in small groups, etc. Student rep contact details, course board minutes, and annual academic health
reports (see school area).
On your home page you will also see the ASK Study Guide and Student Life. Please have a look around these areas plus the school area when you first log in.Useful links to
the Online Library (see section 7.3, above) unimail (see section 7.4 above and IS document is917: A guide to studentmail ) Community @ Brighton – see below for more information.
To find out more
Click on the Help icon for information about studentcentral and community. To get started, search for "help" or "started".
Social networking and blogging service
Once described as an online school playground, Community @ Brighton is a full social networking and blog service for students and staff at the University of Brighton.
Community@Brighton is shaped by the people who use it. It is available to all staff and students via studentcentral or directly by visiting https://community.brighton.ac.uk/. Staff and students are equal members and everyone can contribute in the same way.
Community@Brighton may also be used to support your tutors to support learning, so it’s worth logging on and taking a look.
Keep a blog
Your Blog (weblog) is your online diary – simply click "post an new entry" and fill in the boxes.
You can make your blog private, university-only or public. You can add links and pictures. Unless you make posting private, you will become famous for
five minutes as the latest blog tops the list!
Present your profile
Your Profile is your public face, what you want people to know about you. Add keywords / tags for your interests and they become links for you to find out who else used them. Then you can make like-minded people into your online friends.
Find online friends
Add people to "Your Friends" so you can find their blog more easily. Find your friends list in the right-hand panel.
Store your files Keep your files on Community to use in your blogs and share with your friends; you can store up to 10MB.
Create and browse adverts
Buy and sell books and equipment, look for accommodation
Join communities
… or create your own
Join an existing community such as Environmental Action Network, New Students, Gig-Addicts or Chaplaincy. Choose whatever matches your interests and use the community blogs to discuss things. Communities can be public or closed.
Set up your own Community to share a group blog (and wiki) with like-minded people, for
a club or society - to announce events meetings or discuss topics of special interest
a special interest group - to advertise or comment upon related external events or ideas
a school, course, module or project group - to share ideas, arrange meetings
RSS feeds Use Community to manage your RSS feeds
Portfolios and CVs
Draw together information to present your CV, your Portfolio or simply a small web site. Make it public if you like.
7.7 ASK Study Guide
In addition to course-specific guidance, online resources to help you study effectively are available through the ASK Study Guide on studentcentral. You will find the link in the “My tools” menu on the homepage. The ASK Study Guide offers advice on how to make the most of seminars and lectures, reading and notemaking, preparing for exams, tackling stress, essay writing, oral presentations, group work and many other topics. You will also find information about the weekly Study Support workshops held at all university sites, how to book tutorials or groups and specialist services such as the Maths & Stats Support Unit and English Language Support Programme.
7.8 Useful web addresses
Information Services web site http://www.brighton.ac.uk/is/ Online Library http://library.brighton.ac.uk student mail https://uni.brighton.ac.uk/ studentcentral http://studentcentral.brighton.ac.uk/ studentcentral help http://student.brighton.ac.uk/help/faq.php Help Documents www.brighton.ac.uk/is/docs
8 STUDENT SERVICES
Opportunities and support to help you get the most out of your time at university.
Student Services is a central department that provide a range of services to support you through university and to help you get the most from the student experience. We’re separate from your school and are here to help with all kinds of academic and non-academic issues.
Our experienced and supportive staff offer advice on a range of issues, including:- Advice about money worries and how to live on a budget.- Support in finding jobs and volunteering opportunities.- Help accessing academic support if you have a disability, learning difficulty or long-
term medical condition. - One to one support for students with worries or concerns in a safe, confidential
space.
Here for you, whatever the issue
Below is an outline of some of the ways in which we can help you during your time here.
Career developmentBuild your employability skills and boost your graduate potential, with careers guidance, enterprise skills, and employment and volunteering opportunities.www.brighton.ac.uk/careers
ChaplaincyThere’s more to the Chaplaincy than you think with social events, retreats, worship, discussion, support and listening.www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/chaplaincy
ChildcareWith two Ofsted rated nurseries open to children of staff, students and the local community, the University of Brighton is an excellent choice for high quality, affordable and flexible childcare.www.brighton.ac.uk/childcare
CounsellingWhatever the reason, if you are finding academic life is causing you concern, or for personal reasons you need someone to talk things over with, you don't need to feel that you are all alone with your worries. Talk to one of our trained counsellors in a safe and confidential space.www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/counselling
Disability and dyslexia supportIf you’ve got a disability, specific learning difficulty or long term-health condition and choose to disclose it in confidence to the Disability and Dyslexia team, you’ll discover the wide range of academic and personal support available.www.brighton.ac.uk/disability
Health and wellbeingLooking after yourself whist at university helps you to get the most of your experience. Our links to local surgeries give you access to a doctor, while our health and wellbeing workshops and information help you to keep everything in balance – so look after your mind and body whilst you are here.www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/health
Student Advice ServiceWhen it comes to your finances at university it pays to be money wise; so for expert advice on financial issues, including fees, grants, bursaries, loans, and money management, contact the Student Advice Service. They can also help if you are an international student needing immigration advice, or support if you’re experiencing culture shock and home sickness.www.brighton.ac.uk/moneymatters
Get in touch
You can find further information about our services and answers to your student life queries at www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife
You can also access our services at each campus by visiting our student centres, or call us to find out more or book an appointment.
Eastbourne - Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road T: 01273 643845Falmer – E354, Checkland Building T: 01273 643584Grand Parade – Room 153, Level 1, main building T: 01273 643187Moulsecoomb - Manor House, Moulsecoomb Place T: 01273 642895Hastings – The Student Centre, Level 1, Priory Square T: 01273 644643
We can also help answer your questions in confidence via email, at [email protected] , or follow us on Twitter for the latest student life news via @brightonstudent – www.twitter.com/brightonstudent
9. STUDENT ENTITLEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1 Student Charter9.2 Brighton Business School – Attendance and Engagement policy9.3 Disability statement9.4 Fire evacuation9.5 Observing copyright laws
_________________________________________________________________________9.1Student Charter
The relationship between the University, its students and the Students’ Union is based on the principle of partnership: a relationship through which mutuality and interdependence in the learning process are emphasised and celebrated. This has as its principal goal the development of confident, independent researchers and professionals, fully capable of succeeding in their chosen vocations and as well-informed citizens. The Charter seeks to emphasise this partnership and to sustain it through a set of shared commitments and expectations, set out in the table below and embodied in the detailed policies, procedures and regulations of the University of Brighton accessible at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/studentadvice/regulations
The University aims to: Students are expected to: The Students’ Union aims to:
Provide a stimulating learning environment.
Give all students the right to be represented in University Governance through the Students’ Union.
Provide access to personal tutors and appropriate study support.
Continuously seek to improve the quality of teaching, research and support services.
Ensure appropriate and timely feedback on all coursework.
Assess and mark work fairly, consistent with clearly stated learning objectives.
Provide clear regulations, procedures, policies and information.
Enhance personal development and employability skills and provide access to careers counsellors.
Facilitate access to appropriate welfare, support and services.
Foster an inclusive environment treating all with fairness, dignity and respect.
Operate fair, accessible and timely processes for handling appeals, complaints and disciplinary matters.
Encourage students to provide feedback on their university experience, and, where appropriate, act upon this.
Share responsibility for the learning process, recognising the role of independence and self- motivation in your studies.
Engage fully with all learning activities, whether face to face or through e-learning.
Attend and contribute to lectures, seminars or tutorials.
Adhere to the standards of academic practice of your course.
Reflect critically on feedback to improve your work.
Comply with University regulations and procedures.
Make arrangements for prompt payment of all fees and charges.
Be pro-active in seeking appropriate advice and support in the event of difficulty whether academic or personal.
Use opportunities to enhance personal development including extracurricular choices and volunteering.
Treat university staff, other students and our neighbours with dignity and respect.
Respect the University and local physical environment.
Support student representatives and participate in the processes to select them.
Provide information requested by the University and ensure that your records are current.
Provide feedback on the University experience.
Promote a sense of enjoyment in all aspects of university life.
Work in partnership with students and the University in maintaining a culture that promotes a critical and independent learning environment.
Work with students and the University to ensure the financial support packages available are suitable and continue to meet the needs of students.
Offer information, advice or representation to students through the SU Advocacy Service.
Provide opportunities for all students to get involved in any part of the Students’ Union.
Foster a caring inclusive environment for all students.
Ensure the elected representatives, policies and actions of the Students’ Union reflect students’ needs.
Provide support, training and resources to students and their representatives so that they may contribute effectively to the evaluation and enhancement of the university experience.
Seek to ensure that Students’ Union and the University learn from the experiences of students.
9.2 Brighton Business School – Attendance and Engagement policy
Engagement with your studies
You are expected to engage with all the learning activities which form part of your programme and attend all scheduled course workshops, lectures and seminars. Attendance registers will be maintained by your course team and should your individual attendance fall below an average of 75%, this may be taken into consideration by Examination Boards when deliberating on the granting of referrals.
You may however be unable to attend scheduled workshops, lectures and seminars from time to time due to exceptional circumstances (for example personal illness, family bereavement, hospitalisation etc.). In such cases, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the course management team are informed at the time and that such absence is discussed with and recorded by the course team. Where possible, students are expected to provide evidence supporting their absence and a lack of evidence may limit the decision making options of the course leader and/or examination board.
Should your record of attendance be consistently poor (i.e. fall below the 75% minimum requirement), you may be required to attend a meeting with your Course Leader to discuss your absences. In the event you fail to attend the meeting without due notice, you will receive a further letter inviting you to a re-arranged meeting. If you do not attend this meeting, you will then be considered to have withdrawn from the course.
Your responsibilities as a student
We encourage you to make use of all the facilities and resources available to you, including libraries and ICT facilities, to enable you to pursue your studies diligently and take responsibility for your own learning. You should familiarise yourself with University and Brighton Business School Rules and Regulations including any relating to your course and should be aware of the requirements of your course. Your course programme team, including the course administrators are available to clarify any questions you may have. Contact details of all the course team are available in your course handbook.
9.3 Disability Statement
The University of Brighton is fully committed to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act 2001 (SENDA), which extended to educational institutions the provisions of the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. The booklet entitled Access and Support for Disabled Students summarises the University’s approach to and provision for students with all types of disability, including long-term conditions, mental health difficulties, sensory impairments and specific learning difficulties. A copy of the booklet is available from Student Services, and a reference copy is held in the School Office. Fuller information about relevant services can be found at: http://www.brighton.ac.uk/disability/
Staff who co-ordinate support for students with disabilities or specific learning needs are based in the Disability & Dyslexia Team in Student Services located in the Manor House. For contact details see section 8. If you have disability or specific learning needs please also raise this with Donna Clark in the Undergraduate Office (M160) who can make you aware of student support available.
9.4 Fire evacuation
On hearing the fire alarmLeave the building by nearest routeClose all doors behind you.Report to assembly point as shown on nearest fire action notice.
At all times:Use the nearest available exit.Do not stop to collect personal belongings.Do not run or try to pass the person in front.
Do not use the lift.Do not re-enter the building.Do not congregate outside the main entrance.
NB These are generic procedures; please refer to any additional specific procedures associated to individual buildings.
Students with a disability or mobility problems should notify their personal tutor, course leader or course administrator so that evacuation arrangements can be set up for them.
For further information on health and safety procedures at the University go to:http://staffcentral.brighton.ac.uk/safety/
9.5 Observing copyright laws
Under UK copyright law, you must not copy someone else’s copyright material unless (a) you have their permission or (b) it falls within the limits of what is known as ‘fair dealing’. Most works remain in copyright for 70 years after the death of the author/creator. ‘Fair dealing’ for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ permits you to make a single copy of a ‘reasonable proportion’ of a copyright work. ‘Reasonable’ is not legally defined but it is recommended that you keep within the following limits:• one complete chapter or up to 5% of a book;• one article from any one issue of a periodical or set of conference
proceedings;• up to 10% (up to a maximum of 20 pages) per short book (without chapters),
report, standard or pamphlet;• one poem or short story (maximum 10 pages) from an anthology;• one separate illustration or map up to A4 size;• short excerpts only from musical works (not whole works or movements) and
no copying for performance purposes.In all cases, you should acknowledge the source of the work.
9.5.1 Multiple photocopies
Should you need to make multiple copies of copyright material for classroom use, please first read the notice ‘Copyright – multiple copies’ which should be on display near each university photocopier and is also available online at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/is/copyright.
9.5.2 Copyright and the internet
Do not assume that just because something appears on the internet, it must be in the public domain. All material on the internet is protected by copyright. Look for a copyright statement (often on the website’s home page under ‘copyright’, ‘terms and conditions’, ‘disclaimer’ or similar) and unless copyright has been explicitly waived, seek permission before re-using it in any publicly-accessible document (web page, poster, etc). Taking a single paper copy of a ‘reasonable proportion’ for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ (using the fair dealing limits outlined under ‘single photocopies’ above) is OK but cutting and pasting from someone’s web page to add to your own website or to send to a group is not. For more guidelines on electronic fair dealing, see http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/services/elib/papers/pa/licence/fairnote
If you are looking for an image to use in your coursework, remember that images retrieved from Google, Yahoo, etc are often subject to copyright. Start by checking the sources listed on the Online Library’s ‘film, image and sound sources’ page on the Reference Shelf http://library.brighton.ac.uk/pages/Film__Image_and_Sound_Sources/index.phpMany of these collections are available for non-commercial use without payment.
9.5.3 Scanning
You may scan a ‘reasonable proportion’ of a printed document for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ (using the fair dealing limits outlined under ‘single photocopies’ above) but it must remain for your personal use only. Do not put scanned copyright material on a computer network and do not distribute it by email. If you use any scanned copyright material in your course work, do not alter it, always put text between quotation marks, and always acknowledge your source. Remember, unacknowledged use of scanned material in your course work could make you liable to accusations of copyright theft and plagiarism.
9.5.4 For further information on copyright
The UK Intellectual Property Office website (http://www.ipo.gov.uk/) is a useful starting point for copyright information but much of the university’s use of copyright material is determined by individual licence agreements covering material such as print materials, digitised texts, OS maps, newspapers, t.v. and radio programmes, e-journals etc. If you need any further information on this subject, please check out the documents on copyright at http://www.brighton.ac.uk/is/copyright .
About TurnitinTurnitin is a Web-based service that can find and highlight matching or unoriginal text in a written assignment. Turnitin checks any papers submitted against its database of materials to look for matches or near-matches in strings of text. Turnitin then generates an Originality Report. The Originality Report summarizes and highlights matching text. If submitting your assignment through Turnitin you will be able to submit your paper as many times as you choose up until the assignment deadline when that submission will be final, each time you submit your paper you will be able to view your paper‘s originality score.For details of how to interpret the originality score we would recommend you visit the
following link to view a short video: http://tinyurl.com/6d62bbdHow to submit your assignment to a Turnitin submission point
1. Go into the appropriate module or course area from your Home Page on studentcentral
2. Click the menu link where your tutor has told you to submit the assignment (this is usually named Assignments or Assessments)
3. Click View/Complete (under the assignment title)
You’ll need to wait a few seconds (longer if you have a ‘slow’ internet connection) as the submission area is on a different server outside of the University. It does sometimes look like nothing is happening – but be patient!
4. You’ll see a screen like this:
5. The Information icon gives you details about any additional instructions the tutor added for that assignment
6. The Dates column give you information about the start, due and post (the date the grade and feedback will be available) dates.
7. To submit your work click the Submit button
You may need to wait a bit again
8. Once in, you should find the system knows who you are and will have entered your first and last names in the appropriate boxes
9. Don’t worry if your names have not already been entered into the boxes, just type them in yourself
10.Type the title of your assignment in the submission title box
11.Click the Browse button and find the file on your computer that you wish to submit
Remember, the system only supports the following file types: Word, WordPerfect, pdf, html, rtf and plain text. The total file size must be less than 20MB
12.When you have found the file, click Open to attach itThe name of the file you have uploaded will then appear in the upload box
13.When you are ready to submit the file click the upload button
14.Wait a few moments while your work is processed
15.Eventually Step 2 appears which displays a preview of the submitted work so you can review it and make sure it is the correct file that you wish to submit.
NOTE: that this is not the formatted view – just the text but be assured your tutor will see the fully formatted workNOTE: If it is incorrect, click Return to Upload page and browse to the correct one.16. If it is correct, click Submit.
17.Wait for the final time.
18. You will now be able to view your formatted work (first page only) with a success receipt if all is well and an email will be sent to your Unimail account.
That’s it! Turnitin will send you a confirmation email to your UniMail account.The email will be sent from [email protected] with the Subject heading TurnitinUK Digital ReceiptThis could be printed or used as evidence of posting so you should not have to contact your school to check the assignment has gone through.
Recommendations in preparation for e-submissionIf you choose to submit your assignment online from outside of the university we recommend that you do a trial submission, well before the assignment deadline, from the computer that you plan to use for the final submission. This will give you will have plenty of time to rectify any problems that occur, which will ensure that you meet the required deadline.If using Turnitin for your submission you will be able to submit as many times as you choose up until the deadline, you can use this to test the submission process.For details of the system requirements if using Turnitin please see the details on their website: http://turnitin.com/static/support/system.php
For further guidance and advice on using Turnitin at the university of Brighton see: www.brighton.ac.uk/is/ACSservices/student_tii
