Global MSc in Management (MBA Exchange)
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Please note that places are limited on some optional courses. Admission onto any particular course is not guaranteed and may be subject to timetabling constraints and/or students meeting specific prerequisite requirements.
Programme Code: TMGLMGMBA
Department: Management
For students starting this programme of study in 2023/24
A two-year programme. Students take courses to the value of eight units spread evenly over the two years.
Students complete the course MG488 GMiM Capstone Course - Management in Action (H) over both years, Part A (unassessed) in Year 1 and Part B (assessed) in Year 2. Students also complete two units at a partner institution (MG410 Term Abroad).
All students are required to attend MG4A1 Introduction to Studying for GMiM.
Students may apply for an exemption from the following core courses taking place in Year 1: MG431 Managerial Economics, MG4E2 Marketing Management and MG434 Organisational Behaviour. A maximum of two course exemptions may be permitted for each student.
Please note that places are limited on some optional courses. Admission onto any particular course is not guaranteed and may be subject to timetabling constraints and/or students meeting specific prerequisite requirements.
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Introductory course |
MG4A1 Introduction to Studying for GMiM (0.0) | |
Paper 1 |
MG458 Foundations of Management I: Organisations and Management Theory (0.5) and MG459 Foundations of Management 2 (0.5) | |
Paper 2 |
MG431 Managerial Economics (0.5) | |
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And one from: | |
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MY451A Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (0.5) | |
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MY451W Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (0.5) | |
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Upon satisfactorily demonstrating that they have a degree in economics and have passed, as part of that degree, a course in managerial economics, microeconomics or industrial organisation, students may be exempted from MG431 and will be free to take an elective course, subject to the approval of the Programme Director. Students must select one from: | ||
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MY451A Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (0.5) | |
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MY451W Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (0.5) | |
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and 0.5 units from the Elective Courses listed below: | |
Paper 3 |
MG434 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (0.5) and MG4E2 Marketing Management (0.5) | |
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Upon satisfactorily demonstrating that they have a degree in marketing, or in management or business administration with a significant concentration in marketing, may be exempted from MG4E2 and will be free to take an elective course, subject to the approval of the Programme Director. | ||
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MG434 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (0.5) | |
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and 0.5 units from the Elective Courses listed below: | |
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Upon satisfactorily demonstrating that they have a degree in management of business administration with significant knowledge of organisational behaviour, students may be exempted from MG434 and will be free to take an elective course, subject to the approval of the Programme Director. | ||
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MG4E2 Marketing Management (0.5) | |
Paper 4 |
Electives to the value of 0.5 or 1.0 units | |
Compulsory course |
As part of Paper 4, students also take the compulsory unassessed part of MG488: | |
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MG488A GMiM Capstone Course - Management in Action (0.0) | |
Year 2 | ||
Paper 5 |
MG468 Foundations of Management III: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (0.5) # and MG488B GMiM Capstone Course - Management in Action (0.5) # | |
Paper 6 |
Courses to the value of two units to be taken at one of the partner institutions. | |
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MG410 Term Abroad (2.0) | |
Paper 7 |
Elective Courses to the value of 1.0 units | |
Prerequisite Requirements and Mutually Exclusive Options
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
1 : Before taking AC416 you must take AC480
2 : GI407 can not be taken with GI409, GI420
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
SUPPLEMENTARY CRITERIA FOR PROGRESSION FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND YEAR OF MSC MANAGEMENT
The following rules set out what marks are required in order to be eligible to proceed into the second year. Students with the following mark profiles progress as follows:
Pass marks in all first year courses allows progression to year two.
A half unit Fail mark or a half unit Bad Fail mark, or a half unit deferral, with at least Pass marks in all other courses will allow progression to year two.
One full unit (or two half units) of Fail marks (which could include no more than one half unit Bad Fail mark), or a full unit of deferral, with at least Pass marks in all other courses, including one half unit of Merit marks will allow progression to year two.
Two Bad Fail marks (full or half units) will not allow progression to year two.
Three or more (full or half units) Fails, Bad Fail marks or deferrals will not allow progression to year two.
Students must resubmit all failed components of assessments in courses in which they receive a Bad Fail mark in order to be eligible for the award of a degree. The Repeat Teaching Panel may consider an application for repeat tuition in any failed courses from a student. Results obtained following a repeated attempt at assessment shall bear their normal value.
Exchange Term Abroad
Students successful in securing a place on the MBA exchange will spend Autumn Term in Year 2 abroad at one of our MBA exchange partner schools. Students must meet all progression requirements for year 1 Global Master’s in Management. The Department of Management reserves the right to withdraw an offer in the event of academic misconduct or non-compliance with School guidelines.
Note for prospective students:
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