MA Global Public Policy and International Business Programme Specification 2024-25

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			MA Global Public Policy and International Business
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2024			Award type			MA
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9	What level is this qualification?			7			Length of programme			1 year/2 years
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			FT/PT
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			The programme will use standard University semester dates			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			SBS
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17	Lead department			SBS			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	Subject Benchmark Statements - Social Policy
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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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40	Internal Transfers
41	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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43		Transfers in:	MA Social and Public Policy				Transfers out:	MA Social and Public Policy
44			MA Social and Public Policy					MA Social and Public Policy
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46	Statement of Purpose
47	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.
48	The MA in Global Public Policy and International Business is an innovative and outward looking programme that engages with the role of economic, political, and social factors in shaping the complex international environment facing businesses and governmental organisations today. Interdisciplinary and research-informed, your studies will draw on theories, concepts and evidence from the disciplines of social and public policy and business and management that are housed in the School for Business and Society. The programme connects to real world agendas in global public policy and international business and explores the growing role of supranational and regional governmental organisations in tackling global societal problems. You will study how corporations respond to the challenges of the global environment and how social and ethical responsibility plays a significant part in that response. Through engaging with a broad range of theories and cases and conducting your own research, you will develop advanced analytical skills. You will also develop transferable skills including the effective communication and presentation of complex ideas, information retrieval, analysis and reporting of social scientific evidence using computer and IT skills. From your studies you will acquire the criticality and competencies needed to help globally engaged businesses, governmental and non-governmental organisations succeed. As a graduate of this programme you will be well prepared to progress to senior positions in multinationals, development agencies, policy-making bodies, and non-profit organisations.
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57	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).
58	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
59	PG Cert in Global Public Policy			Exit only	Students will have begun to develop an understanding of the concepts behind the PLOs, but will not have fully achieved them				Three of the following modules: Research Design, Investigating Contemporary Policy Problems, Social Policy in Global Context, The Political Economy of Welfare, Social and Ethical Leadership.
60	PG Cert in Global Public Policy and International Business			Exit only	Students will have begun to develop an understanding of the concepts behind the PLOs, but will not have fully achieved them				At least one of the following modules: Research Design, Investigating Contemporary Policy Problems, Social Policy in Global Context, The Political Economy of Welfare, Social and Ethical Leadership. At least one of the following modules: International Political Economy & Business, International Business in the Global Context, International Business Management & Emerging Markets, Strategy in Global Organisations, Global Perspectives in Human Resources and Employment Relations
61	PG Diploma in Global Public Policy and International Business			Exit only	Students will have begun to develop an understanding of the concepts behind the PLOs, but will not have fully achieved them				Any 120 credits
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63	Programme Learning Outcomes
64	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...'
65	1	Critically evaluate the ways in which politics and economics operate in different contexts to shape businesses, economies and public policy using in-depth knowledge of the complexity of global social and economic problems.
66	2	Apply an advanced understanding of economic, political, and social factors that shape the international business and policy environments.
67	3	Devise socially and ethically responsible solutions to real-life global problems facing public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
68	4	Communicate information and ideas clearly and authoritatively to specialist, informed audiences with diverse interests and agendas in ways that balance academic rigour and accessible presentation of complex information.
69	5	Collaborate with peers, fostering sensitivity to alternative perspectives, organisational positions and awareness of the power and institutional dynamics that operate in group working environments
70	6	Define, design, execute, and present extended pieces of independent research in the field of international business and/or public policy deploying appropriate research methods
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72	Diverse entry routes
73	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.
74	The programme offers a well-established induction covering key study skills issues, a presentation from our Librarian on Library services and online access of relevant reading material; an introduction to Academic Skills community activities and resounses, classes organised for supporting academic writing and intercultural awareness sessions; social events where all students meet each other and discuss with their personal tutors; an essay writing and referencing workshop delivered by Departmental staff early in semester 1 (with subject specific practice essay option); and [where applicable] pre-sessional language classes options. Additionally, students with qualification in less closely related subjects are provided prior to the start of the programme with key readings - that enable them to familiarise with introductory terms and concepts of social policy analysis and research - and receive tutorial support where applicable.
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82	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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84	Employability
85	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.
86	The PLOs include a suite of transferable skills that can be applied in a wide range of problem-solving contexts, such as being able to interpret and critically evaluate complex material and communicate such material in a variety of formats. Students will develop a rounded awareness of and sensitivity to a range of perspectives and interests that will be essential for employability in the social policy fields.
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91	Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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93	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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95	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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97	Year in enterprise			FALSE
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99	Placement year			FALSE
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