PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME AMENDMENT FORM
School use only: (Form updated December 2014)
Date proposed / Date approved by School TQEC (minor amendment) / Date reported/passed to College Programmes Committee (minor/major amendment)Please refer to the attached Guidance Notes to help you complete this amendment.
This form should be completed for both MINOR and MAJOR amendments.
MINOR amendments must be submitted by 1 March preceding the session in which teaching would begin for approval by School Teaching and Quality Enhancement Committees (STQEC).
*MAJOR amendments must be submitted to the Head of Academic Standards and Quality (ASQ Registry Services) by 28th February i.e. 18 months in advance of commencement of the revalidated programme for consideration by the College Programmes Committee (CPC), (for further details see the ‘Programme Approval Guidance Notes’). The definition of “major” amendments applies only to those amendments constituting a substantially altered programme thus effectively requiring re-validation (see below).
Major amendments to existing programmes are deemed to be changes in excess of 50% of the programme as a whole which may include amendments to the assessment/curriculum/programme and award regulations. For example, this would include changing over 50% of the nature of assessment on the programme, or introducing a substantial number of alterations to the curriculum (defined in terms of the balance of modules at different levels or alterations to core courses), or changing the programme and award regulations including substantial changes to the programme aims and learning outcomes, entry requirements, intermediate awards, duration, level of the award etc. The above guidance is indicative only and not exhaustive and discretion will be exercised by the Academic Registrar and Head ofASQ in assessing whether an amendment falls within the above category.
The author of a major amendment* (or a nominated substitute) should be prepared to speak to this at the College Programmes Committee (CPC) or a meeting of a Programme Development Panel convened on behalf of CPC, or to provide information required by correspondence.
Complete sections 1 to 5
1 / Programme Code and Title(See Guidance Note 1) / Code / Title
TMSINVST / MSc Investment Management
2 / Department/School with primary responsibility for the Programme (Indicate School held programme) / Management / BEI
3 / Date amendment will be effective / Autumn 2017 / 4 / Amendment applies to / New / Continuing / All students
(delete as appropriate)
5 / Please indicate in the table below which type of amendment(s) is/are proposed and give reasons for this change.
Complete the section(s) that follow as appropriate.
Title of award / Significant changes to teaching and learning methods
Addition of intermediate award(s) / Significant changes to curriculum / assessment
Mode of study / Programme and award regulations
Entry requirements / X / Other (please specify) / X
Aims/learning outcomes / Updating programme structure
Does this constitute a MAJOR amendment? YES / NO
Rationale for change:
The programme structure was listed inaccurately on the programme specification. Students are aware of the correct structure through the handbook and we’ve been managing it manually since we noticed the error, but we need to formalise the updated programme structure so SITS and the programme diets are updated.
On the PT structure:
- Principles of Investment Management moved from year 1 to year 2
- Valuation Analysis and Risk Management moved from year 1 to year 2
- Applied Financial Management moved from year 2 to year 1
- Multinational Financial Management moved from year 2 into year 1
- Principles of Financial Reporting moved from year 2 to year 1
Through departmental handbooks and programme-level communications, students are already aware that the dissertation is core and it has been treated as such, this amendment simply records and formalises it.
Additionally, the wording in section 18 of the spec (Learning, teaching and assessment methods) has been updated to reflect other specs in the department – it previously listed the assessment structure on all modules. This risks becoming out-of-date if a module amendment is passed and the spec is not updated at the same time.
The wording of the entry requirements has been changed slightly from:
A Second Class Honours degree of a UK university or of the Cranfield Institute of Technology or of the CNAA, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard obtained after a programme of study extending over not less than three years in a university (or educational institution of university rank), in finance or business related topics; We also welcome applicants with quantitative background.
To:
Usually a second-class honours degree in a subject related to finance or business studies. We also welcome students from any quantitative background.
We also welcome professional or other qualifications obtained by written examinations approved by the College. Relevant experience, supporting statements and references may be taken into consideration, especially in the case of non-standard applications.
International entry requirements.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement,we offer pre-sessional English courses, foundation programmes and language support servicesto help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.
The stipulation that students have a first degree in a relevant subject area will ensure that students are best placed to manage the course, which requires specific background knowledge.
6 / New Title of Award
7 / Addition ofExit Award(s)
(See Guidance Note7)
8 / Mode of Study
(See Guidance Note 8) / FT / PT / DL / NL
9 / Revised Entry Requirements / Usually a second-class honours degree in a subject related to finance or business studies. We also welcome students from any quantitative background.
We also welcome professional or other qualifications obtained by written examinations approved by the College.Relevant experience, supporting statements and references may be taken into consideration, especially in the case of non-standard applications.
International entry requirements.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement,we offer pre-sessional English courses, foundation programmes and language support servicesto help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.
Visit the International section of our website to find out more about ourEnglish language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.
10 / Aims/Learning Outcomes(See Guidance Note 10)
Current Aims / Proposed new Aims
Current Learning Outcomes / Proposed new Learning Outcomes
11 / Teaching and Learning Methods
Current Teaching and Learning Methods / Proposed new Teaching and Learning Methods
12 / Curriculum/Assessment(See Guidance Note 12)
Current Curriculum
*STATUS: Core – must take, must pass; Compulsory – must take, sub-exam board can give a compensated fail within CAS rules; Optional –students can choose from a list
Part time
Year 1
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credits / *Status
7 / BUMN071H7 / Financial Modelling / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN072H7 / Principles of Investment Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN063H7 / Entrepreneurial Finance / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN044H7 / Valuation Analysis and Risk Management / 15 / Compulsory
Year 2
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credits / *Status
7 / BUMN041H7 / Applied Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN039H7 / Principles of Financial Reporting / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN073H7 / Portfolio and Market Analysis / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN074H7 / Multinational Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN061D7 / MSc Dissertation / 60 / Compulsory
Full Time 1
Year
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credits / *Status
7 / BUMN071H7 / Financial Modelling / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN072H7 / Principles of Investment Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN063H7 / Entrepreneurial Finance / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN044H7 / Valuation Analysis and Risk Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN041H7 / Applied Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN039H7 / Principles of Financial Reporting / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN073H7 / Portfolio and Market Analysis / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN074H7 / Multinational Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN061D7 / MSc Dissertation / 60 / Compulsory
Proposed Curriculum
Part Time
Year 1
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credits / *Status
7 / BUMN071H7 / Financial Modelling / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN039H7 / Principles of Financial Reporting / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN063H7 / Entrepreneurial Finance / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN074H7 / Multinational Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN041H7 / Applied Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
Year 2
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credits / *Status
7 / BUMN072H7 / Principles of Investment Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN044H7 / Valuation Analysis and Risk Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN073H7 / Portfolio and Market Analysis / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN061D7 / MSc Dissertation / 60 / Core
Full Time 1
Year
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credits / *Status
7 / BUMN071H7 / Financial Modelling / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN072H7 / Principles of Investment Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN063H7 / Entrepreneurial Finance / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN044H7 / Valuation Analysis and Risk Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN041H7 / Applied Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN039H7 / Principles of Financial Reporting / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN073H7 / Portfolio and Market Analysis / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN074H7 / Multinational Financial Management / 15 / Compulsory
7 / BUMN061D7 / MSc Dissertation / 60 / Core
Current Scheme for Assessment / Proposed new Scheme for Assessment
13 / Programme and Award Regulations (See Guidance Note 13)
Current Regulations / Proposed new Regulations
14 / Other Amendment (SeeGuidance Note 14)
15 / Resources(See Guidance Note 15)
Are additional resources required to effect the changes requested?YES / NO(Delete as appropriate)
If YES, please give details of additional resources required. Confirm that consultation has taken place in all caseswith relevant colleagues supporting these services (detailed below) to indicate agreement. This consultation should be evidenced by covering emails.
Accommodation – additional resources required:
Consultation with Room Bookings: YES / NO
Library – additional resources required:
Consultation with Subject Librarian: YES / NO
Information Technology Services (ITS) – additional resources required:
Consultation with User Support Manager (ITS): YES / NO
Media Services – additional resources required:
Consultation with Media Services Manager: YES / NO
16 / Agreement(See Guidance Note 16)
Name / Date
Programme Director
(or lead academic if different) / Dr Basil Al-Najjar / 06/02/17
Head of Department
(or Executive Dean for School held modules) / Professor Kevin Ibeh / 21/02/17
Chair of STQEC
(or date of Chair’s Action) / Anita Walsh / 28 February, 2017
GuidanceNotes
The College’s ‘Programme Approval Guidance Notes’ should be consulted when completing this form, particularly for MAJOR amendments.
In developing the programme, account should be taken of the College’s Common Awards Scheme (), national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (), Higher Education Credit Framework for England (), relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Statements () and, where appropriate, the requirements of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies.
Section / Note1 / Current SITS programme code and programme title
7 / A student who successfully completes part of their programme of study but is not eligible, or able, to complete the full programme may be eligible for an exit award. For example a student who only partially completes an MA programme may be eligible for a PG Dip or PG Cert.
8 / Mode of study may be: full time; part time; distance learning; network learning.
10 / The current aims and learning outcomes should be those taken from the programme proposal/specification.
12 / This section should detailCURRENT programme details ANDchanges - including changes to the balance of modules at different levels or alterations to core/compulsory modules, or changes to the overall scheme for the assessment.
Proposals for any new core/ compulsory modules should be submitted at the same time as the programme amendment.
STATUS: Core – must take, must pass; Compulsory – must take, sub-exam board can give a compensated fail within CAS rules; Optional – modules students can choose from
13 / This section may include changes made to the programme and award regulations in terms of the scheme for the award e.g. the requirement for particular modules to be passed or taken.
14 / Any other amendment not specified in a previous section, e.g.Department/School responsible for delivery, duration etc.
15 / Provide details of any ADDITIONAL resources required. Consultation with Room Bookings, the relevant Subject Librarian, User Support Manager (ITS) and Media Services Manager are required in all cases and this consultation should be evidenced by covering emails.
All teaching and learning must be sufficiently flexible to enable all reasonable adjustments to be made in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
16 / In signing this form the Programme Director (or lead academic, if different) confirms that all contributing Schools/departments, including relevant Module convenors; have been consulted regarding the amendment and that all parties are in agreement with the proposed change.
Administration teams should be advised/updated as part of this process.
Approval of the Head of Department (or Executive Dean for School held modules) and the Chair of the STQECis also required.
Relevant External Examiners should be consulted and notified of any changes made to existing programmes within their remit.
CLOSING DATE FOR MINOR PROGRAMME AMENDMENTS:
1 MARCH PRECEDING THE SESSION IN WHICH TEACHING WOULD BEGIN and
FOR MAJOR AMENDMENTS: 28 FEBRUARY IN THE PRECEDING YEAR (I.E. 18 MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF COMMENCEMENT OF THE REVALIDATED PROGRAMME).
YOU MUST ALSO ENSUREALL OF THE ABOVE CONSULTATION/APPROVAL HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IS EVIDENCED BY COVERING EMAILS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT THE FORM. Please return the form to the Secretary of the STQEC in line with the above deadline. If this is not the case the amendment may not be submitted to CPC, since this does not allow sufficient time for full consideration to take place and for any possible further work/areas of clarification to be dealt with.
Following approval (where appropriate) of minor amendments by STQEC notification of the amended programme should be made to the College Programmes Committee via the Head of ASQ (Registry Services). At this time the Head of ASQ will notify Planning and Business Systems, Student Administration (Registry Services), Examinations and Assessment (Registry Services)and External Relations, as appropriate,and the required changes will be made to the Birkbeck Student Information System (BSIS) and to the relevant prospectus (if required).
Following approval in principle by the College Programmes Committee of the MAJOR amendment the same procedure for approving a new programme will be invoked.