MSc International Strategic Management Programme Specification 2024-25

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			MSc International Strategic Management
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2024			Award type			MSc
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9	What level is this qualification?			Level 7			Length of programme			1 Year
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full time
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes			For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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15	Awarding institution			University of York			Board of Studies for the programme			School for Business and Society
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17	Lead department			School for Business and Society			Other contributing departments			N/A
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19	Language of study and assessment			English			Language(s) of assessment			English
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus based
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23	Partner organisations
24	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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27	Reference points
28	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
29	QAA Subject Benchmark statement for Business Management (2019). University Framework for programme design (23/24 onwards). AACSB accreditation standards.
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31	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
32	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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35	Exceptions to Regulations
36	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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39	Internal Transfers
40	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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42		Transfers in:	Two weeks after the start of teaching of semester 1 (due to early assessment in semester 1). Students will need to meet the admissions entry criteria.				Transfers out:	Two weeks after the start of teaching of semester 1 (due to early assessment in semester 1). They will need to meet the admissions entry criteria.
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45	Statement of Purpose
46	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
47	In the MSc in International Strategic Management you will gain an in-depth understanding of how global politics, technological change, and cultural difference shape the international business environment. You will critically evaluate theory and practice whilst considering how business strategies are articulated and enacted, taking into account ethical and sustainable practices, in an ever-changing global context. You will expand your knowledge of strategic management in international settings, develop the key critical skills needed to succeed in competitive markets, and learn how to integrate and deploy your knowledge in strategic management projects. As a result, after graduation, you will be well prepared for a range of strategic management careers in diverse & inclusive businesses.
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52	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
53	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?				Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
54	Postgraduate Certificate in International Strategic Management			Exit Only	Students will have begun to develop an understanding of the concepts behind the PLOs, but will not have fully achieved them				-To gain this qualification, students will have to accumulate 60 credits from the core modules and optional module.
55	Postgraduate Diploma in International Strategic Management			Exit Only	Students will have begun to develop an understanding of the concepts behind the PLOs, but will not have fully achieved them				- To gain this qualification students will have to gain 120 credits from the core and option modules
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57	Programme Learning Outcomes
58	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
59	1	Devise socially and ethically responsible, creative and strategic solutions to real-life business problems in the international business environment.
60	2	Interpret and apply complex numerical and non-numerical data by utilising knowledge of relevant quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
61	3	Design, execute, and present significant and extended pieces of independent research in a field of their choice related to international strategic management, deploying appropriate research methods.
62	4	Critically evaluate strategic organisational decision-making in a range of international business settings.
63	5	Engage in continuing professional development, drawing on up-to-date knowledge of ethical, socially responsible, and internationally-aware management theories and practices in order to reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses and to identify areas for growth in their own knowledge and practice.
64	6	Communicate complex information and well-evidenced arguments effectively and persuasively to professional and business audiences.
65	7	Interpret and appraise complex international business situations by applying an advanced understanding of strategic, economic, political, and social factors that shape the international business environment.
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67	Diverse entry routes
68	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
69	Inclusive teaching, learning and assessment is an approach which recognises, reflects and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities of our student body. It gives all students the opportunity to fully take part in the University of York community, and to flourish in their academic studies. This includes designing an inclusive curriculum and inclusive assessment approaches; with consideration of how to create a sense of community and belonging for all students as part of teaching and learning. The programme utilises a variety of assessment techniques, and where possible flexible approaches to assessment are used which enables students to apply learning in their own context. Transition to a Masters Programme is supported at programme level by a series of activities that run throughout each semester, academic skills development are embedded within each modules. Programme teams work in partnership with students to develop and run extra-circular events throughout the year aimed at bringing students from different backgrounds together to create an inclusive learning community.
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78	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.										TRUE
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80	Employability
81	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
82	The programme utilises a variety of assessment techniques, and where possible flexible approaches to assessment are used which enables students to apply learning in their own context. Assessments are also designed to be authentic and therefore reflect what students will be expected to do when they progress into employment or continue onto further study. The curriculum has been designed to give students the opportunity to develop and apply important soft skills that employers are looking for. Support is offered through our dedicated careers and employability team
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88	Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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90	Year abroad			FALSE		Will the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				N/A
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92	Year in industry			FALSE		Will the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				N/A
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94	Year in enterprise			FALSE
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96	Placement year			FALSE
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99	Description of Structure
100	Provide a BRIEF description of the structure of the first stage (UG) or programme (PGT): this is only necessary if this is not evident from the tables below. For instance, an entry might be 'students choose X modules in Autumn Semester from List A and Y modules from List B'. For York Online programmes using the 'carousel' model, the description should include whether any modules have to be taken in a particular order (e.g. if there is an introductory module and/or any constraints on the timing of option and/or ISM or ISM-related modules).