Course summary
The MSc programme is delivered over 2 semesters of taught modules, followed by the 60 credit final project. The programme can also be studied part-time, with the minimum period of study being two years and the maximum five years. To meet the educational and professional needs of each student, the programme offers three awards and exit points: Postgraduate Certificate; Postgraduate Diploma and MSc. Learning and teaching strategies are designed to promote active engagement of the student with the subject area and reflect the strong vocational emphasis of the awards. Distinguishing features of the programme include: The Industry Project Management module, which involves students undertaking a live consultancy project as a group. In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain an additional professionally accredited award (Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), accredited by the Project Management Institute) as part of this module. An optional Internship module, which will enhance students’ employability. An option for the final project is an Individual Consultancy Project, which gives students an opportunity to engage with an industry practitioner. Students also have the opportunity to pursue a language module as an elective, potentially enhancing their employability. Students can also engage with the opportunity to achieve additional professional certificates, e.g. Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, First Aid and Royal Society for Public Health Food Hygiene Awards, as these professional certificates provide added value and can enhance student CVs.
Modules
The programme is modular and comprises of core/compulsory modules, which are considered to be essential for each Award title. In line with Cardiff Metropolitan University’s assessment and awards regulations: The Postgraduate Certificate can be awarded following the successful completion of 60-credits of taught modules from: Industry Project Management; Event Project Planning, Mobilisation & Evaluation; Managing People & Markets Across Cultures; Event Tendering, Feasibility & Conceptualisation; Crisis, Risk and Strategic Change Management. The Postgraduate Diploma can be awarded following the successful completion of 120-credits of taught modules. The MSc can be awarded following the successful completion of 120-credits of taught modules plus 60-credits from the Dissertation, Enterprise Project, Consultancy Project or Internship Project*. Postgraduate Diploma/MSc students can select one optional module (Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries in Context, Internship or Crisis, Risk and Strategic Change Management) to customise their Award. In addition, on successful completion of 120 credits, MSc students can select a different format for their Independent Research Project (Dissertation, Enterprise Project, Consultancy Project or Internship Project*) to customise their Award to meet their specific needs and career ambitions. Compulsory modules •Managing People & markets across cultures (20 credits) •Event Project Planning, Mobilisation & Evaluation (20 credits) •Event Tendering, Feasibility & Conceptualisation (20 credits) •Industry Project Management (with professional accreditation) (20 credits) •Research Methods (20 credits) Optional modules •Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries in Context (20 credits) OR •Internship (20 credits) OR •Crisis, Risk and Strategic Change Management (20 credits)* Final project Dissertation OR Enterprise Project OR Consultancy Project OR Internship Project* (60 credits). *The Internship Project is core to the Internship sandwich pathway and requires students to undertake a 48 week placement at the end of their two semesters of taught modules.
Assessment method
All procedures and requirements regarding assessment are contained within CSM’s School Assessment Procedures, which reflects Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Academic Handbook. The role of assessment is threefold; to monitor student performance as they proceed through the programme, to provide feedback to students and to measure the level of attainment at the end of the programme. To achieve these objectives the assessment adopted by the Programme Team involves a range of coursework which are designed to give students the opportunity to submit evidence of reflective thought, reading, analysis and problem-solving abilities, in addition to relating their academic studies to their actual work experience. Assessments will relate directly to learning outcomes and one assessment will usually cover a range of learning outcomes. Candidates will be assessed in taught modules and, for the MSc students, by means of an Independent Research Project. In designing and deciding upon an assessment format for a module the following have been considered: The module learning outcomes and their level, with particular emphasis on the student’s ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and communicate information derived from: module content; learned knowledge from other areas/qualifications; experience; the implementation of systematic information-seeking strategies. Opportunities for students to apply their skills to specific industry/business problems. Problem-solving skills developed systematically to resolve these problems. Assessment performance criteria, as communicated to the student in the assessment briefs. The validity and reliability of the assessment methods, which are monitored by module leaders and programme teams via performance indicators; including Module Evaluation forms and external examiner comments. Time constraints and the need to ensure consistency. The use of a range of strategies through which a student can demonstrate what he/she understands or can do. The need for assessment to allow for review and reflection by the student. To this end there is a strong emphasis on coursework rather than assessment by final examination. Assessments take the form of essays, group and individual presentations, group and individual reports, a research proposal, reflective portfolios and an Independent Research Project.
Entry requirements
All prospective students must satisfy Cardiff Metropolitan University’s admission requirements for students on Masters courses as specified in Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Academic Handbook: The normal minimum requirements for entry onto Master’s Degrees are: (i) an initial related degree awarded by another approved degree awarding body (2:2 or above); or (ii) a non-graduate qualification which is deemed to be of a satisfactory standard for the purpose of postgraduate admission. Students who do not hold such qualifications will be assessed as to their suitability through interview, and where necessary the taking of references. Non-graduates who lack formal qualifications (i.e.: formal qualifications which marginally fall short of the normal minimum entry requirements) should be compensated for by his/her relevant work experience provided that such candidates have held, for a minimum of two years, a responsible position which is relevant to the Master’s degree to be pursued. For candidates whose first language is not English, such candidates are expected to have an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score if they have not undertaken their previous studies in the language. The IELTS score should be no lower than 6.0, with no sub score being lower than 5.5.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| England | £1225 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| Scotland | £1225 | Module |
| Wales | £1225 | Module |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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