PgCert Management
Academic Year 2019/20
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Programme Title |
PgCert Management |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Certificate |
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Programme Code |
MGT-PC-MT |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100089 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
60 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Queen's Management School |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Business and Management (2015) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations The Postgraduate Certificate in Management is based on the University wide modular framework. The certificate will not be separated into different classes dependent on average marks. |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
On completion of the programme, the student will:
a) be equipped for careers in management consulting, marketing, industry, or government bodies, private and non-profit organizations at middle management level;
b) develop capacities of critical evaluation of literature, contemporary theories, methods and techniques in management and strengthen their ability to communicate, orally and in writing, on topics in management;
c) be prepared for PhD studies in management;
d) develop practical and real-world skills and experience
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Problem solve |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across first, second and third semester modules. The numerical and statistical components of the modules, particularly in Research Methods module, focus on problem solving, logical reasoning and data management and analysis using statistical packages. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements in all modules. Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback particularly on small group presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills, both summative and formative, occurs in the form of course homework, oral presentations, project work and class tests. |
Reason logically |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across first, second and third semester modules. The numerical and statistical components of the modules, particularly in Research Methods module, focus on problem solving, logical reasoning and data management and analysis using statistical packages. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements in all modules. Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback particularly on small group presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills, both summative and formative, occurs in the form of course homework, oral presentations, project work and class tests. |
Enquire independently |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across first, second and third semester modules. The numerical and statistical components of the modules, particularly in Research Methods module, focus on problem solving, logical reasoning and data management and analysis using statistical packages. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements in all modules. Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback particularly on small group presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills, both summative and formative, occurs in the form of course homework, oral presentations, project work and class tests. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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synthesise information/data from a variety of sources including from databases, books, journal articles and the internet |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development will permeate the teaching and learning on the degree programme. Group teaching sessions, discussions with industry experts, practitioners and more traditional lecture enquiry will be used to guide the learning experience. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of coursework requires students to gather information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. worked solutions and proofs, essays, PowerPoint presentations, statistical-based project work) to demonstrate their learning. Students will also acquire the ability to write projects and longer and more structured critical essays (such as the MSc dissertation or the critical literature review), which include the skill of reading and summarising academic articles. Students will be able to analyse business and marketing strategies and understand the role of managers and marketing officers in a wide range of organisations. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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work both independently and in groups |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Traditional lectures, small group interactive sessions, problem solving classes are all used to guide the students’ learning experience on both theoretical and practice-oriented topics. Methods of Assessment End-of-semester unseen class tests, individual and group projects, take-home tests and individual and group oral presentations are used to assess student learning. |
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically evaluate and interpret |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across first, second and third semester modules. The numerical and statistical components of the modules, particularly in Research Methods module, focus on problem solving, logical reasoning and data management and analysis using statistical packages. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements in all modules. Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback particularly on small group presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills, both summative and formative, occurs in the form of course homework, oral presentations, project work and class tests. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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theoretical and conceptual underpinnings |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Traditional lectures, small group interactive sessions, problem solving classes are all used to guide the students’ learning experience on both theoretical and practice-oriented topics. Methods of Assessment End-of-semester unseen class tests, individual and group projects, take-home tests and individual and group oral presentations are used to assess student learning. |
prepare and communicate accounting and financial ideas in both written and presentational forms |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Traditional lectures, small group interactive sessions, problem solving classes are all used to guide the students’ learning experience on both theoretical and practice-oriented topics. Methods of Assessment End-of-semester unseen class tests, individual and group projects, take-home tests and individual and group oral presentations are used to assess student learning. |
organise and manage their time |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Traditional lectures, small group interactive sessions, problem solving classes are all used to guide the students’ learning experience on both theoretical and practice-oriented topics. Methods of Assessment End-of-semester unseen class tests, individual and group projects, take-home tests and individual and group oral presentations are used to assess student learning. |
problem solve and critically analyse |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Traditional lectures, small group interactive sessions, problem solving classes are all used to guide the students’ learning experience on both theoretical and practice-oriented topics. Methods of Assessment End-of-semester unseen class tests, individual and group projects, take-home tests and individual and group oral presentations are used to assess student learning. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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construct arguments and exercise problem solving skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Abstraction, quantitative, qualitative and evaluation skills, through theory building, manipulation, application and evaluation, are at the core of this degree programme. Consequently, these skills are built across modules and throughout the duration of the programme through interactive teaching session, traditional lecture sessions, independent reading and application of theory to practice, together with worked class examples. Methods of Assessment Both summative and formative assessment methods are used throughout all modules. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
People Management |
MGT9030 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Global Innovation Management |
MGT7174 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Research Methods and Techniques |
MGT7158 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Operations Management |
MGT9029 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Finance |
MGT7036 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Accounting |
MGT7033 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Strategy-Making for Managers |
MGT9026 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Marketing |
MGT9028 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
15 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesNote: A minimum of 60 CATS points across any of the listed modules is required for the postgraduate certificate. |