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De Montfort University, Faculty
of Business and Law
and
Niels Brock, Copenhagen
Business College
Pre-Master
Graduate Certificate in
International Business
PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
Spring 2019HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK
This handbook will provide you with a full introduction to the programme and the regulations that
govern its operation. It will also tell you how the programme is managed and give details of the
programme team including academics and administrators.
This edition will describe the course offered in Copenhagen, with modifications reflecting local,
practical circumstances when studying in Denmark.
This handbook contains information on both academic and management issues relating to
undergraduate programmes. It is designed to introduce you to some basic rules and regulations. It
will also provide information to help you get the most from your studies. There are sections which
tell you ‘who's who’ in the Faculty, and where to find help should you need it.
Part 1 gives details of the specific programme you are on.
Part 2 gives more general information on studying a De Montfort University programme at Niels
Brock.
Please make sure you read and become familiar with this handbook as it will help you manage your
studies successfully.
Wherever you see this symbol more detailed information about the subject is
available on Blackboard or another on-line resource as specified.
This handbook is an important source of general information for you, but it should be read in
conjunction with:
General Regulations and Procedures Affecting Students 2018/2019
Handbook and Regulations for Undergraduate Awards 2018/2019
Both are found by logging into my.dmu.ac.uk and clicking on the DMU tab.
An online version of the Programme Handbook may be found on the CBC webpage:
copenhagenbusinesscollege.com, which is at all times updated.
1Contents
HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK ................................................................................................. 1
PART 1 - YOUR PROGRAMME OF STUDY ...................................................................................... 5
SECTION A – INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 6
WELCOME TO DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY ................................................................................ 6
THE DMU-NB RELATIONSHIP .................................................................................................... 7
SECTION B – PROGRAMME INFORMATION ............................................................................... 9
B.1 Programme Information ..................................................................................................... 9
B.2 Programme Aims and Outcomes ……………......................................................................... 9
B.3 Personal Development Planning ....................................................................................... 10
B.4 Employability ..................................................................................................................... 10
B.5 Entry Requirements .......................................................................................................... 10
B.6 Progression ................................................................................................................. ...... 10
SECTION C – GCIB PROGRAMME SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................. 11
C.1 Assessment Requirement ................................................................................................. 11
C.2 Late Submission of Assignments ....................................................................................... 11
C.3 Pass Requirement ............................................................................................................. 11
C.4 Undergraduate Business and Law Grade Descriptors....................................................... 12
C.5 Reassessment .................................................................................................................... 12
C.6 Failure to Achieve the Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in International
Business ......................................................................................................................................... 14
C.7 Progression to MSc Study ................................................................................................. 14
C.8 Minimum and Maximum Registration Periods ................................................................. 14
SECTION D – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ............................................................................ 15
D.1 Staff Contact Details .......................................................................................................... 15
D.2 Assessment Boards ........................................................................................................... 17
D.3 Management Boards ......................................................................................................... 17
D.4 Programme Representatives ............................................................................................ 17
D.5 Responding to your Views ................................................................................................ 17
D.6 Attendance .................................................................................................................. ...... 18
D.7 Full-time Study .................................................................................................................. 18
D.8 Recording of Lectures ....................................................................................................... 18
SECTION E – STUDY PATH: PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND FORMAT ....................................... 19
2SECTION F – MODULE INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 20
PART 2 - YOUR FACULTY AND UNIVERSITY .................................................................................. 35
SECTION 1 – STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT ...................................................................... 36
1.1 Student Registration .................................................................................................... 36
1.2 DMU Programme Office .............................................................................................. 36
1.3 Change of Address ...................................................................................................... 36
1.4 The DMU-NBI Centre ................................................................................................... 37
1.5 IT platforms – MyDMU, University Email Account, UMS schedule, Moodle and
Blackboard .................................................................................................................................... 37
1.6 Books and prints ............................................................................................................... 38
1.7 Library ............................................................................................................................... 38
1.8 Support for International Students ................................................................................... 39
1.9 Academic Counselling ....................................................................................................... 40
1.10 DSU (De Montfort Students’ Union) ................................................................................. 40
1.11 DMU Student Charter ....................................................................................................... 40
SECTION 2 – MANAGEMENT POLICIES ..................................................................................... 41
2.1 De Montfort University Policy ........................................................................................... 41
2.2 Niels Brock Policy .............................................................................................................. 41
2.3 Programme Management, Copenhagen........................................................................... 42
2.4 Student Feedback ............................................................................................................. 43
2.5 Complaints Procedure ....................................................................................................... 43
SECTION 3 – ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................... 44
3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 44
3.2 Assignment Marking ......................................................................................................... 44
3.3 Notification of Provisional Marks ...................................................................................... 44
3.4 Assessment Aims and Outcomes ...................................................................................... 44
3.5 Assignment Submission .................................................................................................... 45
3.6 Coursework Deadlines ...................................................................................................... 45
3.7 Assignment Return ............................................................................................................ 46
3.8 Extensions ......................................................................................................................... 46
3.9 Deferrals ............................................................................................................................ 46
3.10 Standard Exam Arrangements .......................................................................................... 46
3.11 Special Exam Arrangements.............................................................................................. 46
3.12 Final Result ........................................................................................................................ 47
33.13 Student Records ................................................................................................................ 47
3.14 Anonymous Marking ......................................................................................................... 47
3.15 Plagiarism .......................................................................................................................... 47
3.16 Self-plagiarism ................................................................................................................... 48
3.17 Electronic Detection of Plagiarism and Copying – ‘Turnitin’ ............................................ 48
3.18 Referencing in Coursework ............................................................................................... 49
SECTION 4 – LEARNING AGREEMENT ...................................................................................... 50
SECTION 5 – HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................................................... 52
SECTION 6 – FAQ: WHAT TO DO IF YOU… ................................................................................ 53
1. …change your address or work place ....................................................................................... 53
2. …are ill or there are other circumstances affecting your attendance or coursework ....... 53
3. …are worried about your academic success, study techniques, career opportunities etc...... 53
4. …are worried about a particular module ................................................................................. 53
5. ...fail a module component ..................................................................................................... 53
6.……fail an exam ........................................................................................................................ 53
7. ...have difficulty in paying your second semester tuition fee on time .................................... 53
8. …have any personal problems ................................................................................................. 54
SECTION 7- SCHOLARSHIPS............................................................................................................... 55
4PART 1
YOUR PROGRAMME OF STUDY
5SECTION A – INTRODUCTION
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY (DMU)
in partnership with
NIELS BROCK (NB)
COPENHAGEN BUSINESS COLLEGE
Thank you for choosing to study at one of our partners on a De Montfort University
validated programme. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and tell you
something about what we hope to offer you during your time with us.
De Montfort University has been working with a range of partners, from Further Education
Colleges to private providers, to offer students an alternative route through Higher
Education for a number of years. We are very proud of our relationship with our partners
and consider each individual student to be integral to the partner and the broader DMU
community.
We offer all students studying at a partner an equivalent experience as a student studying
at DMU on our campus. If you choose to visit De Montfort University you’ll have access to
our renowned Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre and the Kimberlin
Library. If you choose not to visit De Montfort University you’ll still be able to access our
range of online support. Whatever your path I am sure you will enjoy being a part of our
vibrant, distinctive, international community!
I wish you every success and happiness during your studies.
With best wishes
Professor Andy Collop
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
6WELCOME TO NIELS BROCK
FROM THE DMU PROGRAMME OFFICE AT NIELS BROCK COPENHAGEN BUSINESS COLLEGE
Welcome to Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College – the international division of Niels Brock
Copenhagen Business College, which is the first and largest business college in Denmark.
Our college is named after one of the greatest Danish merchants of all time. Niels Brock (1731-1802)
created a very successful business through trading and exporting clothing fabrics and processed
foods to countries such as Norway, Sweden, Poland and Russia. He also decided to set aside funds
for establishing a future school of commerce to provide education for young businesspeople.
Niels Brock’s business college was established in 1881 and quickly became a well-respected
institution of higher education. Our modern institution has a lot more in common with the old
merchant than one might think. What drove Niels Brock was strong values and a passion for trade.
He understood the significance of education both for the individual, and for society as a whole, and
he had a strong international mindset. Educating skilled and honest businesspeople – at home and
abroad - remains the paramount objective of our institution.
Today Niels Brock is one of the largest educational institutions in Denmark with four specialist
departments offering 20 educational programmes ranging from basic vocational education to
master´s degree, more than 25,000 full-time and part-time students in Denmark, 2,000 students in
China and Vietnam and 750 members of staff. Because of our great history, strong traditional values
and our ability to continue developing our educational methods, we are able to attract the best and
the most competent members of staff, which helps ensure the personal and professional growth of
our students.
THE DMU-NB RELATIONSHIP
The Pre-Master (Graduate Certificate in International Business) programme is the latest addition to
the programme portfolio of De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, to also be offered at Niels Brock,
Copenhagen Business College. Relations between De Montfort University and Niels Brock began in
1994 when collaboration on Computing Science projects developed into an agreement on offering a
top-up year in Leicester to holders of 2-year Computing Science degrees in Denmark.
In 1999 collaborative agreement was established on the provision of a DMU BA (Hons) Business
Administration top-up programme in Copenhagen. Since then more than 600 students have
graduated from this programme, entering successful careers in business and industry and with
growing numbers showing an interest in adding a DMU post-graduate degree to their qualifications.
This was accommodated in 2011 by the validation and successful introduction of the DMU MSc
International Business and Management programme in Copenhagen. The MSc IBM programme has
developed strongly with twice-early intakes of almost 50 students.
7This strong interest revealed an additional need for a programme aimed at MSc applicants who did
not quite fulfil the admission criteria but who demonstrated clear postgraduate potential. The DMU
Pre-Master Graduate Certificate in International Business programme is aimed at that particular
target group. It is exclusively aimed at students who wish to qualify for admission to the MSc
International Business and Management degree programme offered at Niels Brock in Copenhagen
and De Montfort University in Leicester.
The Danish approval process was successfully completed in March 2013. Approval was granted by
The Danish Evaluation Institute (EVA), which acts on behalf of the Danish Ministry of Education and
Ministry of Integration with a view to programmes aimed at international students. Final DMU
validation was achieved in June 2013.
The DMU programme staff at Niels Brock International wishes you successful studies and a
pleasant stay in Copenhagen.
8SECTION B – PROGRAMME INFORMATION
B.1 Programme Information
The full-time Pre-Master Graduate Certificate in International Business (GCIB) is an important
programme within the Business School. It provides an opportunity for students to add to their
knowledge and strengthen their skills in order to prepare them for study at Master´s level. The Pre-
Master GCIB is a graduate level 6 course in accordance with FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.)
The Pre-Master programme is particularly and exclusively designed for students who need to
strengthen their business and/or language competences with a view to progression a DMU Master´s
degree programme offered in Copenhagen or in Leicester. It has a double mission: To function as a
conversion course for students who have not previously studied business subjects and to act as a
stepping stone for students who need to strengthen their academic or linguistic qualifications.
The programme is also offered at Niels Brock Business College in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a full-
time, integrated course over two semesters.
B.2 Programme Aims and Outcomes and Aims
Aims
To facilitate the development of the student’s knowledge, understanding and skills to the standard
required for progression to a De Montfort University Master´s programme.
Outcomes
The cognitive and non-subject specific skills developed by each student should include being able to:
Develop ability in critical thinking and creativity; managing creative processes, structured
thinking, analysis, synthesis, and critical appraisal.
Demonstrate the ability to employ skills to conduct research and to evaluate such research
in a critical and analytical manner.
Deal with complex issues in international business systematically and creatively.
Demonstrate initiative and originality in solving problems and independent learning ability.
Develop communication and numeric skills, and an ability to draw reasoned conclusions.
Demonstrate an ability in the application of English Language in verbal and written form to a
standard which will meet the demands of a degree programme at Master´s level.
Demonstrate an ability to apply the knowledge and transferable skills gained, in order to
undertake a degree at Master´s level.
9The subject specific knowledge and skills should include:
Engagement with and development of an understanding of the role of Human Resource
Management within organisations.
Appreciation of the financial concerns of a business through an understanding of the global
accounting function.
Appreciation of the role of business in society and be aware of alternative economic and
social structures.
An ability to apply the concepts involved in the study of consumers and markets.
B.3 Personal Development Planning
The University recognises the positive impact of Personal Development Planning (PDP) on students’
learning, achievement and enhanced employment prospects. Commitment to, and integration of
PDP, will be a feature of the Graduate Certificate in International Business programme.
B.4 Employability
At De Montfort University employability is seen to be: ‘A set of achievements – skills, understanding
and personal attributes – that makes graduates more likely to gain employment and be successful in
their chosen occupations which benefit themselves, the workforce, the community and the
economy’. The Graduate Certificate in International Business Programme will seek to nurture the
development of these skills and achievements through the embedding of key skills and the
identification of transferable skills.
B.5 Entry Requirements
rd
Applicants are required to hold academic qualifications equivalent to either a 3 class honours
degree, or overseas equivalent, in any subject; or a professional qualification deemed to be of
equivalent standing. For an applicant whose first language is not English, a minimum IELTS score of
5.0 or equivalent is essential.
B.6 Progression
If students have a conditional offer for a place on a De Montfort University Master´s programme, the
Admissions Team will monitor students’ progress and the offer will be made unconditional upon
successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Business. Please go to section C for
details on assessment and progression.
10SECTION C – GCIB PROGRAMME SPECIFIC
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Please read this section in conjunction with the Handbook and Regulations for Undergraduate
Awards 2018/19.
C.1 Assessment Requirement
Assessment submission deadlines are to be adhered to at all times. Penalties will be imposed for
late submission in the absence of mitigating circumstances (see Part 2, section 3 of this Handbook).
C.2 Late Submission of Assignments
Work submitted prior to deadlines will be accepted and marked as normal.
Policy for the unauthorised late submission of work (Turnitin copy):
Late Submission up to 14 actual days after 14 or more actual days after the submission
the submission date Date
The work will receive a mark of up to a 0%
maximum of 40% **
** Please note that this applies to first submissions ONLY. Late submission of a referred piece of
work will result in a 0% fail mark.
This policy uses:
Actual days rather than working days (since weekends and Bank Holidays give students real
extra days)
A single penalty for work that is handed in late, but up to 14 days late
‘Submission’ is normally defined to be on Turnitin, unless the module specifies something else
Module tutors may accept work after a deadline, but in accordance with the above regulations.
Module tutors will also inform the Dean of Academic Affairs of the names of all students who have
not submitted work by stipulated deadlines.
C.3 Pass Requirement
a) A pass mark of 40% is required in each module.
b) All modules must be passed (40% + or compensated fail/general credit) in order to be awarded
a Graduate Certificate in International Business. Please note that zero credit module
CORP3801 is a must pass module which must be passed at 40. No compensatory
credits/general credits are available for this module.
c) An additional component threshold mark of 30% is required for both HUMS3006 and
HUMS2007. There is no component threshold for the other modules.
d) A pass in the module is where the overall average mark is 40% or above, when all components
are taken into account.
11C.4 Undergraduate Business and Law Grade Descriptors
This is a guide to the criteria used by staff in assigning a mark to a piece of work. The final mark
awarded to a piece of work will be informed by its predominant correspondence to these
descriptors. Modules are marked on a range of 0-100%. Mark descriptors are given in the table
below. A mark below 40% indicates a Fail grade (the shaded boxes).
Mark Range Criteria
Indicates that no fault can be found with the work other than very minor
90-100% errors, for example typographical, or perhaps failure to satisfy the most
challenging and exacting demands of the assessment.
Indicates a very high level of understanding evidenced by an ability to
80-89% engage critically and analytically with source material. Likely to exhibit
independent lines of argument. Only minor errors or omissions.
Judged to be very good, yet not outstanding. May contain minor errors or
70-79% omissions. A well developed response showing clear knowledge and the
ability to interpret and/or apply that knowledge.
Indicates a sound understanding of basic points and principles but with some
60-69% failure to express or to apply them properly. Hence the answer is essentially
correct, has some errors or omissions, and is not seriously flawed.
Indicates a more limited understanding of basic points and principles, with
50-59% significant errors and omissions. These errors and omissions, however, do
not cast doubt on the basic level of understanding.
Indicates questionable understanding of basic points and principles yet
40-49% sufficient to show that learning outcomes have been achieved at a
rudimentary level.
Indicates an answer that shows only weakly developed elements of
30-39%
understanding. The learning outcomes have been insufficiently realised.
Very little knowledge has been demonstrated and the presentation shows
20-29%
little coherence of material or argument.
0-19% Only isolated or no knowledge displayed.
C.5 Reassessment
Students on this programme have the right to be reassessed in a maximum of 60 credits worth of
modules during the programme. Reassessment is permitted in relation to fail marks only.
The zero credit module, CORP3801, is a must pass module, with no compensation/general credits
available. Students may resit this module only once.
The pass mark for reassessed work is 40%. Reassessed modules are capped at 40%. Students may
only undertake reassessment during reassessment periods and not during term time.
12REASSESSMENT ON GCIB
Below items are meant for easy reference to students and staff at Niels Brock, Copenhagen.
For full details, please go to: Handbook & Regulations for Undergraduate Awards
1) All modules must be passed (40%+ or compensated fail/general credit) in order to be
awarded a Graduate Certificate in International Business.
2) No compensation/general credits are permitted for the zero credit module, CORP3801. The
module must be passed at 40. Students may only resit this module once.
3) The component threshold on HUMS3006 and HUMS2007 is 30%. You will fail the HUMS
module if any of your assignments are graded below 30%.
4) There is no threshold on any other module and you will pass the module as long as the
overall module grade is 40% or above.
5) “Compensated Fail”:
You can receive compensatory credits/general credits for modules totalling 30 UK credits
(excluding the zero credit module CORP3801), in which you have achieved final module
marks between 30-39%.
6) If you achieve a compensated fail in up to either two 15 credit or one 30 credit module, with
the remaining modules all having been passed at 40% or above, this means that you have
satisfied the minimum award criteria. You will automatically receive your degree and will not
be entitled to take any resits.
7) If you do not satisfy the minimum award criteria as detailed above, you are entitled to resit
failed modules (C.6 Failure to Achieve the Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in International Business
The Programme Board will normally fail candidates for the Graduate Certificate in International
Business where they have used all their reassessment credits.
C.7 Progression to MSc Study
a) Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Business students
with an average of 50% or higher (in each credit-bearing module) are guaranteed a place on one of
the following masters programmes:
MSc International Business and Management
MSc International Business and Human Resource Management
MSc International Business and Finance
MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
MSc International Business and Corporate Social Responsibility
MSc Marketing Management
MSc Project Management
b) Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in International Business with an
average of 50% or higher may request an interview with the relevant Dean of Academic Affairs to
discuss entry onto one of the other Masters programmes offered the Business School of De
Montfort University.
C.8 Minimum and Maximum Registration Periods
The minimum period of registration for the Graduate Certificate in International Business
programme is 12 months.
The maximum period of registration for the Graduate Certificate in International Business
programme is 18 months. Please note that this maximum period includes periods of suspension and
interruption of study, should these be requested.
14SECTION D – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
D.1 Staff Contact Details
De Montfort University DMU Niels Brock International
Head of Studies and Programme Chair Robert Webber Charlotte Forsberg
BWebber@dmu.ac.uk cfo@brock.dk
Dean of Academic Affairs for UG Kathrine Lassen
programmes
kat@brock.dk
Programme Leader Robert Webber
BWebber@dmu.ac.uk
Student Affairs Counsellors Raquel López
rlo@brock.dk
Lisbeth Sivertsen
lsi@brock.dk
Programme Administrator Alison Jackson Helle Thomson
ajacks00@dmu.ac.uk het@brock.dk
Xia Wang
xwa@brock.dk
Module Module Leader / Tutor Module Team / Teachers
HUMS3006 TBC Nuria López
English Language Skills for Business nulf@niels.brock.dk
HUMS2007 Anastasia Piterou
English Language Development for TBC api@niels.brock.dk
Postgraduate Studies.
15MARK3500 Nas Harrison Lilia Ochisor
Fundamentals of Marketing ngaal@dmu.ac.uk loc@brock.dk
CORP3800 Jeremy Pearce Kenneth Michael Rushe
International Business Issues jeremy.pearce@dmu.ac.uk kmru@niels.brock.dk
ACFI3410 Paschal Ohalehi Josphat Njuguna Omanga
Introduction to Accounting paschal.ohalehi@dmu.ac.uk joom@niels.brock.dk
HRMG3105 Anita Hamer Stig Schandel
Christensenstsc@niels.brock.dk
International Human Resource Ahammer@dmu.ac.uk
Management
CORP3801 Jeremy Pearce Eleni Seitanidi
Introduction to UK Graduate Study jeremy.pearce@dmu.ac.uk esei@niels.brock.dk
16D.2 Assessment Boards
These meet in June, September, January and late February/March to consider student results and
assess whether they meet the university and programme regulations allowing them to progress to
the next part of their studies or to achieve their final award. Once the Board has met, results are
deemed to have been approved or ratified. They are then released to students on a specified date
via MyDMU and HEAR.
D.3 Management Boards
These meet twice a year to discuss any issues that affect the programme and its modules e.g.
student performance overall on a module or programme, changes of curriculum or assessment, new
programme proposals etc.
More information on programme boards can be found in the chapter on ‘Student
Scheme Management’ in the Handbook and Regulations for Undergraduate Awards, University
Regulations which is found by logging into MyDMU and clicking on the DMU tab.
D.4 Programme Representatives
Programme Student Representatives are chosen by the group and are an independent link between
students and programme tutors. Representatives attend Monthly Programme Meetings with the
Dean of Academic Affairs for UG programmes. Any issue can be discussed at these meetings which
also serve to provide valuable feedback on how the course progresses seen from student, staff and
managerial perspectives.
D.5 Responding to your Views
The University values student input and welcomes your views on your experience of studying at De
Montfort and Niels Brock. There are a number of different ways of making your views known and
offering constructive feedback on your programme. Some of these are identified below and will be
the most effective way of making sure your voice is heard and that, where necessary, action is taken.
The formal channels for offering feedback are:
Through student representation at Monthly Programme Meetings
Completing feedback questionnaires which evaluate your programme and modules
Answering student surveys about central facilities, such as the Library
There are also informal ways of making your views known. For example,
Discussions with the Dean of Academic Affairs and subject tutors
Contacting the Student Affairs Counsellors
Getting in touch with your Programme Administrators
17We want to know what you think about your De Montfort University programme at Niels Brock. We
value your feedback because listening to your views is an important way to make things even better.
Please make use of the formal and informal ways of making your views known – it will be time well
spent.
D.6 Attendance
It is mandatory that students will attend all classes/module activities. In the case of absence due to
illness or any other reason, students should inform their module tutor and Programme
Administrator. Registers of attendance will be taken at every session and patterns of attendance will
be monitored very closely. Any unauthorised absences will be followed up and any students deemed
not to be meeting attendance expectations will be called to an interview. Students who continue to
absent themselves from classes may be withdrawn from the programme.
D.7 Full-time Study
Students on the Pre-Master GCIB programme are expected to remain at the University for the
duration of their programme of study. Students are strongly discouraged from going/returning
overseas during this time, but should they have to do so, they must first obtain permission from their
Dean of Academic Affairs by completing an Absence Request form available from the Programme
Office. They will be asked to specify the exact dates of absence on this form. Students choosing to
go/return overseas must understand that they do so at their own risk (in terms of being able to re-
enter the country) and that any extension requests resulting from absence abroad will not be viewed
favourably.
D.8 Recording of Lectures
There is no objection to students using recording equipment to record lectures where this is part of
the arrangements between the student and the University relating to special provision. Students
with such an arrangement should identify themselves to the lecturer. Students without such an
arrangement formally in place may only record the lecture with the express permission of the
lecturer. However, any such recordings may only be used for personal study and may not in any
manner be shared with other students, reproduced, copied, transcribed, broadcast, placed on the
internet or personal webpages, or otherwise exploited in any form. Specifically the lecturer, in
association with the University, asserts the ownership of performance rights and copyright in all
such recordings. Any breach of these rules is classed as an infringement of University regulations and
amounts to a serious academic offence. As such, it may result in formal proceedings being taken and
the student being excluded; such action does not prevent civil action being taken to recover any
losses caused to the owners of the performance rights and copyright.
18SECTION E – STUDY PATH: PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND FORMAT
Student hand-in date
Module Module title Component and weight
January Start September Start
Semester One (60 UK / 30 ECTS)
Individual Essay (60%) February November
Introduction to UK
Group Report & reflections (40%) March November-December
CORP3801 Graduate Study
English Language Essay & Individual Presentation
April-May November-December
Development for (40%)
HUMS2007 Postgraduate Studies. Reading & Listening tests (40%) April-May November-December
30 UK / 15 ECTS
Module participation (20%) April N/A
English Language Skills for Project (40%) March November
HUMS3006 Business Presentation (40%) April-May November-December
30 UK / 15 ECTS
Module participation (20%) April N/A
Semester Two (60 UK / 30 ECTS)
Introduction to International Group Presentation (30%) April November
ACFI3410 Accounting
15 UK / 7.5 ECTS Group Report (70%) April November
International Business Presentation (40%) April September-November
CORP3800 Issues
15 UK / 7.5 ECTS Final Exam (60%) May November
Group Essay (50%)
Issues in International HRM
HRMG3105 April November
15 UK / 7.5 ECTS
MCQS (50%) May November
Fundamentals of Marketing Phase Test (50%) March October
MARK3500
Group Report & Presentation
15 UK / 7.5 ECTS April November
(50%)
Credit formats
It is European Council standard to set the student workload of one academic full-time study year at
60 ECTS. It is also widely practised to deem 1 ECTS credit equivalent to 2 UK credits. However, please
note that British/European authorities and Higher Education institutions are still in the process of
aligning credit allocations and that variations may occur.
19SECTION F – MODULE INFORMATION
Index
Module Code Page no.
HUMS 3006 English Language Skills for Business 21
HUMS 2007 English Language Development for Postgraduate Studies 24
ACFI 3410 Introduction to International Accounting 26
CORP 3800 International Business Issues 28
CORP 3801 Introduction to UK Graduate Study 30
HRMG 3105 Issues in International Human Resource Management 31
MARK 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing 32
ES Additional English Teaching 34
20HUMS3006 English Language Skills for Business
Basic module information
Module Title: English Language Skills for Business
Module Code: HUMS3006 Credit Value: 30 Credit level: 0
Owning Board: Business and Law
Faculty: Business and Law
Module contact hours: 100 hours in total
Module description (including outline content)
The module develops students’ confidence and ability in effectively using English language skills up
to an advanced level (equivalent to IELTS 6.0), which will enable access to a variety of DMU Business
and Law programmes. This module also orientates students to U.K. society and introduces a range of
basic academic study skills.
The specific aims of the module are therefore to:
1) consolidate and further develop oral and aural English language usage in order to encourage
fluency and proficiency in the following areas:
pronunciation
everyday social English
listening and contributing to debate and discussion
2) introduce EAP skills, for example, in written language to include:
an introduction to reading academic texts
basic report, essay and summary writing
3) introduce the genre conventions of subject area study of Business and Law
4) introduce specific vocabulary building strategies and grammar within context of Business and
Law
5) give an introduction to self-access / language laboratory strategies and CALL
6) raise English language ability to IELTS 6.0
Content of the module is divided as follows:
General English, Grammar and Vocabulary Development
This introduces students to the range of grammar and vocabulary underpinning language usage at
this level. Students will be introduced to a variety of vocabulary development strategies and given
an extensive overview of grammar usage within general and academic contexts at this level.
Business Topics
The following Business topics will be introduced and specific vocabulary practised:
1. History of Business
2. Organisation of work
3. Theories of motivation
4. Marketing
5. Products and Strategies
216. Operations
7. Managing Financial accounts
8. Funding company activities
9. External influences e.g. environment
10. Strategy and change
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students will learn how to:
1. listen for gist, detail and specific information
2. develop basic skills in reading for comprehension, meaning and gist
3. develop strategies for paraphrasing and summarising from academic texts
4. expand vocabulary and use vocabulary development strategies
5. communicate about subject-based issues employing the relevant linguistic registers
6. write academic texts in English in various genres.
7. develop verbal fluency by expressing thoughts and ideas surrounding Business issues.
Assessment
Type of Duration/ volume Assessment Final Essential Learning
assessment weighting % assessment component outcome(s) assessed
Y/N Y/N
Research 2000 – 2500 words 40% N 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Project
Presentation 15 min 40% Y 1,3,4,5,7
Module 20 % N
participation
Assessment Notes
The research project will be based upon an area of study related to the learner’s anticipated
Postgraduate studies. It will be accompanied by a 15-minute presentation on the same topic.
The research project is conducted in groups, the presentation is conducted individually.
Reassessment
See section C.5
Expected methods of delivery
This module aims to prepare students with intermediate English language skills for life and study in
Britain. The Emphasis for this module is on language usage within an academic context.
Contact hours will engage a range of activities including:
22 practice in reading academic texts and everyday texts from a variety of sources (text books,
newspaper articles, etc.) in order to develop/improve the necessary reading skills
writing tasks aiming to introduce the different functions of general and academic writing
activities offering practice in listening and speaking in authentic academic contexts, in particular
aiming to develop students' fluency and build confidence e.g., discussion and debate about
more complex topics and presentation techniques
linguistic work closely related to the thematic threads of the British Culture unit
library and Internet based research activities
Module delivery variations (if applicable): N/A
Module Learning Materials
Author name Initial Title Publisher
Trappe & Tullis T&G Intelligent Business Intermediate Pearson
McCarter R Academic Writing Practice for IntelliGene
IELTS
Lynch T Study Speaking CUP
Lynch T Study Listening CUP
Please note that assessment information is subject to change
23HUMS2007 English Language Development for Postgraduate Studies
Basic module information
Module Title: English Language Development for Postgraduate Study
Module Code: HUMS2007 Credit Value: 30 Credit level: 0
Owning Board: Business and Law
Faculty: Business and Law
Module contact hours: 100 hours
Module description (including outline content)
This module aims to develop English language skills for life and study in the U.K. up to an IELTS
equivalence of 6.0. The module also aims to enhance research and academic skills necessary for
post-graduate study. The specific aims of the module are therefore to:
1. consolidate and further develop English language usage in order to encourage fluency and
proficiency in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening up to an exit level of IELTS
6.0, TOEFL 78 or equivalent
2. provide practice in all areas of academic study-skills including key foundation skills, time
management and planning, problem solving, critical thinking, research and referencing,
contributing effectively in seminars and tutorials, and examination techniques.
3. provide practice in verbally presenting arguments and opinions in debates and discussion groups
4. develop students’ academic presentation techniques
5. develop knowledge of British culture to underpin life and academic study in the UK
6. provide practice in basic research skills
7. develop an understanding of PG academic culture in the UK
The Module content is broken down as follows:
English for Academic Study Skills
This element develops a range of study skills required for post-graduate study at a higher education
institute. It will focus on organisation skills, time management, different ways of studying, working
independently, the application of critical thinking, research methodologies, preparation for
presentations and exams, different modes of assessment, academic culture, plagiarism, the use of
Turnitin and bad academic practice (and the differences), and developing systematic, analytical and
reflective approaches to study.
Academic Writing
Students are encouraged to consider the stages of the academic writing process at PG level in order
to develop self-evaluation skills, promote learner independence, speed and, more importantly,
students will also be encouraged to recognise their own ‘typical’ errors and to develop strategies for
the avoidance of those errors. The approach will incorporate both class-based teaching and an
informal, ‘workshop’ atmosphere, in which students work in pairs and groups to evaluate and
discuss their own writing and the writing of others.
24Speaking and Listening- varieties of language styles
Classroom tasks in speaking and listening differ in the linguistic and strategic demands they make of
learners. Listening may require students to listen for specific information and for attitude, listen
with anticipation, interpretation and inference before formulating an appropriate verbal response.
Misunderstanding in classroom and seminar scenarios can lead to tensions that require flexible
speaking and listening approaches and negotiation skills. This unit encompasses a range of listening
activities in social and academic scenarios such as seminars, lectures and group work. Students will
analyse the clarity and effectiveness with which information is communicated to them. However,
they must also evaluate how well they verbally respond in a variety of academic situations.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the programme students should be able to:
1. Communicate more confidently with spoken English in a range of social and academic
situations
2. Access, interpret and incorporate academic texts into academic written work
3. Appropriately apply a range of transferable research and study skills as and when required
4. Organise and structure an extended academic research project
5. Deliver a short academic presentation
6. Develop strategies for improving vocabulary and grammar
7. Utilise listening skills for lectures and seminars
8. Take part in seminars and discussions
Assessment
Type of Duration/Volume Assessment Final Essential Learning
assessment weighting % assessment component outcome(s) assessed
Y/N Y/N
Essay and 1000 – 1200 40% N 1,2,3,4
individual Words 5,6,7,8
presentation 10 minutes
Presentation
Module 20% N 3,4,5,6
participation
Listening and 40% Y 2,7
Reading tests
IELTS format
Reassessment
See section C.5
Please note that assessment information is subject to change
25ACFI 3410 Introduction to International Accounting 15 credits
Introduction
This is a 15-credit module intended to introduce students to the financial concerns of a business
through an understanding of comparative accounting systems and organisations’ global accounting
function. Students will be expected to undertake critical appraisal of the same and draw reasoned
conclusions with regard to issues such as performance evaluation and the suitability of various
accounting techniques.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the competent student should have the following skills:
Subject specific knowledge:
Critique of seminal and contemporary accounting techniques
Appreciation of historical and cultural contexts of different accounting systems
Ability to analyse the performance of an organisation.
Appreciation of the function of accounting within an international organisation.
Critique the impact of the global nature of organisations on the accounting function.
Non-subject specific and cognitive skills:
Capacity for group learning and self-managed learning
Strong communication and oral skills through the use of presentations
Ability to draw reasoned conclusions from critical analysis
Numerical literacy through financial analysis and use of spreadsheets
Information literacy through the development of search skills
Research and writing of reports.
Indicative Syllabus
This is an indicative syllabus; the instructor reserves the right to change any component of this
syllabus in order to most efficiently achieve the learning outcomes.
Accounting in the organisation
Organisational form and accounting
International accounting regulations; Harmonisation
Financial reporting – the stakeholders
Financial reporting – the statements
Understanding and interpreting financial statements
Corporate Social Responsibility; “Green” Accounting
Contingency Theory; Japanese Management Accounting
Confidence and Assurance
Foreign Currency Translation
The syllabus outlined above will look at each element from an introductory perspective – it is
intended that students will consider the form of the organisation, how accounting fits into the same,
the regulations and governance of accounting, and the products of accounting functions and how
these can be interpreted.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
The teaching and learning philosophy for this module is one of mutual commitment from both
faculty and students. Teaching will be delivered via class workshop sessions, in which it is expected
26that students will play a substantial role. This may take the form of, for example, presentations,
leading discussions, debate or critical appraisal of financial statements, short in-class quizzes,
individual and joint spreadsheet exercises, and similar activities. Students will be expected to be
proactive in reading and preparing for the sessions.
Assessment
The assessment will consist of two elements:
1. Presentation, Groups of 2 (15 minutes)
2. Individual Report (3,000 words)
All students must demonstrate competence in the subject matter and have an ability to
communicate the same in both oral and written form.
Reassessment
See section C.5
Assessment Brief
To be handed out in class. Date to be announced.
Please note that assessment information is subject to change
27CORP 3800 International Business Issues 15 credits
Introduction
The module aims to provide students with a deep appreciation of a broad range of issues that are
currently faced by international business.
In particular it will address the role of business in society and alternative models of and approaches
to economic and social structures.
Specifically it is intended to challenge implicit assumptions and accepted norms.
The analysis employs a model in which business is just one component of a system in which
government, society and business continuously influence and interact.
Aims
a) To consider the social, ethical and environmental implications of a global market system by
critical examination of major issues:
b) Globalisation
c) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
d) Sustainable development
e) To assess the alternative methods of Corporate Governance that may be applied by
shareholders, government and stakeholders in wider society to attempt to influence, guide
and control the actions of business
f) To examine the impact of new technology on business, in particular the effect of the
internet and the emergence of International Finance and a so-called New Economic Model.
g) To develop insight into the contrasting types of market economy by comparison of the
macroeconomic systems of Western Europe, China, India and other world economies.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students should have developed:
Critical evaluation of differing perspectives on current business issues to inform balanced
and informed opinions.
Appraisal skills to evaluation the merits and degree of possible bias of a range data and
research material.
Effective team working and participation skills.
Skills of an independent learner to conduct primary and secondary research.
Presentation and logically developed argument to produce a time
constrained essay or report
Teaching and Learning Strategy
A 2½ hour weekly seminar is designed to help students to develop an understanding of the issues
and academic approach to this module.
Seminars will introduce information and insight to enable students to questions conventional
assumptions and broaden their view of international business. Students are expected to engage fully
in discussions, presentations, case studies and group tasks.
This will be supplemented with appropriate additional readings. Students will be working
individually and within a team.
28To successfully complete the module students will need to:
Attend and participate in all seminars
Carry out additional reading and research
Maintain an awareness of current business issues in the quality press and academic journals
Be able to work individually and in a team
Submit assignments on time
Assessment
The assessment will consist of two elements:
Group presentation and debate 40%
Exam 60%
Reassessment
See section C.5
Please note that assessment information is subject to change
29CORP 3801 Introduction to UK Graduate Study 0 credits
Handbook Descriptor
This module helps participants to gain the confidence and achieve the skills, which are necessary for
study at graduate level in a Danish campus of a UK university. The module provides opportunities to
explore the meaning of learning in a university context. Students are enabled to learn and practise
basic study skills such as brain-storming, listening, note-taking, reflecting and responding.
Participants are able to learn about and practice the skills required for essay and report writing.
Assessment Component
Essay 1 – Individual essay
Weighting 60%.
Other coursework 1 – Group written report and reflections
Weighting 40%
Assessment Rationale
Three assignments ensure the student is assessed on team and individual work, individual work
being assessed early to allow feedback. Students will be assessed on both verbal, and written
communication skills, and also self-learning in preparation for further graduate study.
Reassessment
See section C.5
Learning Outcomes
1. Subject Specific knowledge & skills
2. Understand own learning progress and use reflective skills to critically analyse own learning
needs and requirements
3. Understand own learning progress and use reflective skills to critically analyse own learning
needs and requirements
4. Understand and apply basic team working skills
5. Gain information from a variety of sources
6. Apply and understand basic team working skills
Please note that assessment information is subject to change
30HRMG3105 Issues in International Human Resource Management 15 credits
Description
The module has been structured to provide with an essential understanding of the issues of Human
Resource Management for those students who have no or little knowledge about the field.
Aim
The objective of the module is to familiarize students with core theoretical and multifaceted issues
and practices of human resources management, which will lead to them to understand more
complicated and complex issues at the upper academic levels. The students will learn as to how
organizations can achieve competitive advantages by appropriately managing issues related to
people.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing the module, a student will be able to
L1. Understand and identify core theories and concept in regards to managing employees in
organizations.
L2. Understand the key issues that people and organizations face in order to fulfill the
psychological contract.
L3. Understand application of the learned concepts and theories.
L4. Understand HR practices and their effects for people and organizations.
L5. Differentiate between HRM as a function and HRM as an organizational philosophy to manage
people.
Proposed topics of the Module
1. Introduction to Human Resource Management
2. Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection
3. Training and Development
4. Performance Appraisal
5. Rewards Management
6. International Human Resource Management
7. Employees Motivation and stress
8. Employee-Management Relations
9. Work Environment
10. Issues of Equal Employment and Affirmative Action
Assessment
1. 2500-3000 words. Essay style Group assignment (topic selected by the students from the HRM
themes) (50%)
2. Exam: 1 hour MCQs (50%)
Aggregate pass mark 40%.
Reassessment
See section C.5
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