PS11. Academic Standards and Quality Enhancement The Programme Leader/Manager (or the descriptor) leads the Programme Committee in the Plymouth University’s annual programme monitoring process (APM), as titled at the time of approval. APM culminates in the production, maintenance and employment of a programme level Action Plan, which evidences appropriate management of the programme in terms of quality and standards. Any formally agreed changes to this process will continue to be followed by the Programme Leader/Manager (or other descriptor) and their Programme Committee. Elements of this process include engaging with stakeholders. For this definitive document it is important to define: Subject External Examiner(s): An Interim visit by External Examiner (EE) (usually between January and February) will review work that has been marked, consult students and feed back to the programme manager and module leaders and course team. Subject Assessment Panel (SAP) reviews the assessment marking and is scrutinised by the subject EE. Representatives of the team review and present their module marks for each student on the programme. The annual Award Assessment Board (AAB) takes place with Programme Manager, the awarding body’s partnership member and the External to receive the students work and confer progression or award. Additional stakeholders specific to this programme: Students have the opportunity to discuss the programme independently, twice a year in the Student Review. This forms part of the discussion for the annual programme monitoring in the autumn and spring of each academic year. The Student Perception Questionnaire (SPQ) is administered during the year and feeds into the programme review. Students Representatives attend Annual Programme Monitoring (APM) to contribute student views alongside Module Leaders, the Programme Manager and the Assistant Registrar to monitor module delivery and the course provision. Curriculum meetings take place once a month to review progression, department provision, resources and staffing
The FHEQ requirements are already here in italics: 3.9,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,I,j •the ability to critique frameworks and theories •abstract analysis, critical thinking and synthesis skills •the ability to intelligently apply appropriate principles in assessing policy or practice •problem solving, creative thinking and research methods skills •the ability to evaluate data using appropriate techniques Library, research exercises Group-work awareness and practice Computer-based learning and assessment Policy and practice analysis in surgeries practicals on data and measurement problems 1,2,4,5,6 1,4 Assessed discussions Coursework/groupwork on practical application questions CORC320 CORC321 CORC322 CORC323 CORC324 Learners will have demonstrated an ability to knowledge and understanding developed within the course to industry related scenarios and will be required to complete a range of assessment. The FHEQ requirements are already given here in italics: Library, other research exercises 1,2,3,4,6 2,3,6 Coursework of all types Examination preparation and completion CORC321 CORC324
•the ability to access a range of learning resources and self manage learning with guidance •the ability to work effectively with others in a team •effective communication skills (Oral /Written /CIT) •the ability to acquire and manage information and use appropriate research strategies •numeracy/Quantitative skills •learning skills (Reflection/Problem Solving/Evaluation/ Synthesis) Group-work awareness and practice Computer-based learning and assessment Class and seminar interactions and feedback Assessed discussions Group work assessments Learners will have demonstrated an ability to knowledge and understanding developed within the course to industry related scenarios and will be required to complete a range of assessment. The FHEQ requirements are already given here in italics: 2.1, 2.3 •project management skills •personal development planning skills •action planning skills •the ability to reflect on practice •career awareness and planning skills Business engagement activities Live project work Business games / role-play/ simulations Reflective learning 1,2 6 Project and assignment work Presentations Reflective reports CORC324
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016 – 2017 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 133 MODULE LEADER: Dr Mills OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT •Understanding of how values inform individual, group and corporate behaviour •Ability to analyse and evaluate alternative ethical standpoints •Capacity to identify and justify best practice SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 45 Core material delivery Guided Independent Study 155 Students are expected to put in time outside of taught sessions. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T_ % = 100% Coursework C1 Written Assignment Reflections 70% 30% = 100% Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Dr Bryan Mills Date: 25/08/15 Approved by: Dr Bryan Mills Date: 25/08/15 Recommended Texts and Sources: Boatright, J. (2000) Ethics and the Conduct of Business, 3rd ed., New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Crane, A. and Matten, D. (2007) Business Ethics, 2nd ed., Oxford, Oxford University. Mullins, L. (2007) Management and Organisational Behaviour, 8th ed., Harlow, FT Prentice Hall. Sharp, D. (2006) Cases in Business Ethics, London, Sage. Wyburd, G. (1998) Competitive and Ethical?, London, Kogan Page. Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Fairtrade Foundation: Institute of Business Ethics: Sustainable Development Commission: http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/