7. Plan, conduct and present the results of an individual or group research programme. Practical/Transferable skills (able to): Numeracy & financial analysis skills Data management skills Effective all round communication skills, which include presentation skills Leadership and team-building skills Interpersonal, team working and negotiating skills Time management skills Decision-making and problem-solving skills Collaborative and group learning skills through the sharing of ideas and knowledge in a multicultural environment. A sense of personal responsibility through effective planning, preparation and self-motivation to enable the individual to influence and make a worthwhile contribution to organizational life. Information Technology / Information Systems skills Project management skills Presentation and report writing skills Utilising of a range of new media Written communication skills 14. Information search skills → Teaching/Learning Strategy: Data management skills and communication skills are developed throughout the programme. Role- play exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations facilitate the development of communication, interpersonal skills, time management and team working. Basic IT / IS skills and information search skills are developed through compulsory sessions on study skills. These and the other skills are reinforced throughout the programme by student preparation for tutorials, seminars, workshops and by students conducting research for coursework, writing reports and making oral presentations within prescribed timeframes. → Assessment Strategy: Practical Skills will be assessed by written coursework, individual and group presentations throughout the programme. External Reference Points The following reference points were used in designing the programme Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (); Relevant Subject Benchmark Statement(s) (); Other (list) Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental or programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the University of Buckingham and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency. Programme Director(s) Name(s): Dr Bardhan Correia Date of Production: Date approved by School Learning and Teaching Committee Date approved by School Board of Study Date approved by University Learning and Teaching Committee Date of Annual Review: 2016
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Postgraduate Diploma in Management in a Service Economy (FT, 9 month programme) January Entry Term FULL-TIME 1 Winter Practical Research Methods (15 [7] Integrated Service Management and Marketing (20 units) [7] Service Operations (20 units) [7] 2 Spring Managing People Across Cultures (15 units) [7] Managing People and Leadership in service (20 units) [7] Financial Information for Business (15 units) [7] EXAMINATION 3 Summer Project Management (15 units) [7] EXAMINATION