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Programme Offerings
Full-Time
Educational Aims of the Course
Learning Outcomes
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Acquisition of knowledge is achieved through a broad range of teaching methods including lecture, seminar, workshop, action workshop, case study, video, practical, business game simulation, international and national case studies. Assessment methods are specified in each module handbook but include unseen examination, open book examination, coursework assignments and presentations. Intellectual skills are developed through practical (case study or 'real-world') tutorial work and coursework assignments. Open ended practical and project work is designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes in this category. Examples of teaching and learning on the programme include; Lectures Tutor led seminars Student led seminars Workshops Self directed learning Business game simulations Work placement year (optional) Intellectual skills are assessed. A variety of assessment methods are used and formal examination, coursework (including formal reports and presentations),are the main methods for assessment. Examples of assessment on the programme include; Essays Reports In-Class Tests Unseen Examinations Open Book Examinations Portfolio Practical skills are developed in a co-ordinated and progressive manner throughout the programme. In the lower levels attention is focused on the acquisition of basic skills, while at the higher levels more advanced techniques are introduced. A variety of assessment methods are used to assess practical skills including practical tasks, formal reports, presentations, portfolios. Transferable skills are generally incorporated within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. To assess transferable skills a variety of assessment methods are used including examinations, portfolios of learning, formal reports, presentations and business game simulations.