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University of Brighton
Brighton Business School
Brighton Business School
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Course Handbook
September 2015
Welcome from Professor Aidan Berry, Director of Brighton Business School
I am very pleased to have this opportunity to welcome you to our MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management course. As Director of the Brighton Business School I am proud of our recent success in positioning the Business School a leading local and regional provider of management courses within a successful university. The results of the Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) show that the University of Brighton was rated as a top 5 University for world-leading research impact in Business and Management Studies.
Our mission statement clearly sets out the underpinning teaching and learning philosophy that will be governing your study whilst on the course.
“Brighton Business School is a professional business school that aims to be a leading provider of exciting and relevant management and professional education that makes a positive difference to current managers and potential leaders of the future, which is underpinned by appropriate research and which adds value to individuals, employers and society at large.”
The strength of the postgraduate programmes lie in the connections with business, the public service and professional bodies, a growing research base and staff capability to make significant organisational impact through teaching that is grounded in theory and practice. The Brighton Business School considers it a priority to add sustainable value to its stakeholders through well designed and high quality teaching and learning provision. I hope that you will prosper as a student on our MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management course both with regards to your professional and personal development but also that you will also be able to build on the learning and networks in the future, long after the completion of the course.
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Professor Aidan Berry
Director of Brighton Business School
PREFACE
The purpose of this course handbook is to provide you with key information about your course, including administrative and academic procedures, and to give you some practical advice on how to make the most of your studies and to explain what to do if you experience any difficulties. Please read the handbook very carefully and keep it at hand for future reference.
Other key documents that you should be familiar with are:
• the University of Brighton Student Contract;
• the University of Brighton Plagiarism Awareness Pack;
• the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook;
• the University of Brighton General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR).
Copies of all these documents are accessible in electronic format on the University’s student intranet, Studentcentral (see 7.6 below), via your Course Area. You will also be provided with paper copy of the University Plagiarism Awareness Pack. The student contract can be found at:
Because of increasing incidents of cases of plagiarism both in this university and others, you are strongly urged to carefully read the Plagiarism Awareness Pack. Penalties for plagiarism can be very harsh and ignorance is no defence! The University has access to special software which can detect plagiarism and we will be using this at random throughout the year at all levels, so you have been warned.
If you would like to see any other items included in your course handbook please contact your course administrator and, whilst we cannot promise to change things straight away, we will do our best to improve the handbook in future years.
CONTENTS
1. COURSE LEADER INTRODUCTION
2. BRIGHTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
3. COURSE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board
3.2 Communications between staff and students
3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance
3.4 Student representation and feedback
3.5 Annual academic health process
4. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
4.1 The programme calendar
4.2 Course aims
4.3 Teaching & learning methods
4.4 Course structure & content
4.5 English language support programme
4.6 Careers support
4.7 Study support
5. ABOUT YOUR COURSE - ASSESSMENT
5.1 Nature of assessment
5.2 Coursework grading criteria
5.3 Coursework presentation
5.4 Referencing your work
5.5 Coursework word limit and word ranges
5.6 In class assessments
5.7 Coursework submission
5.8 Late coursework
5.9 Coursework extensions
5.10 Feedback on coursework
5.11 Examination timetables
5.12 Examination past papers
13. Examination results
5.14 Mitigating circumstances
5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in examinations
5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
6. COURSE REGULATIONS
6.1 Compensation within modules (qualified pass)
6.2 Compensated credits
6.3 Referral rules
6.4 Requirement for Award (MSc & PG Dip)
6.5 Criteria for the award of distinction & merit
6.6 Deferrals, intercalation & withdrawal
6.7 Registration period
7. LIBRARY, COMPUTING AND MEDIA SERVICES
7.1 The library service
7.2 Library services to part-time students
7.3 The Online Library
7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb
7.5 Media Centres
7.6 Studentcentral
7.7 ASK Study Guide
7.8 Useful web addresses
8. STUDENT SERVICES
9. STUDENT ENTITLEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1 Student Charter
9.2 Brighton Business School – attendance & engagement policy
9.3 Disability statement
9.4 Fire evacuation
9.5 Observing copyright laws
10 University of Brighton Alumni Association
APPENDIX
Employability
1. COURSE LEADER INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme. We hope that you find the experience challenging and rewarding. This student handbook has been designed and written to give you information on the people who are involved in leading, teaching and administering the course, the procedures, regulations and student representation. The handbook also gives you the details of the course structure, as well as general advice and regulations affecting all postgraduate business students.
The MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) has been designed for people who are seeking careers in: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Information Systems and Consultancy.
Logistics is concerned with the movement and storage of raw materials, components and finished goods, and with information flows that link the organisations in a supply system. The goods that are distributed to customers at the retail end of the supply chain are created in complex networks of interconnected businesses. Success in the marketplace depends on managing these business-to-business relationships through activities like purchasing and e-business, and the term supply chain management refers to the ‘end-to-end’ management of material flows within a supply system.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management are the core business disciplines that help firms to compete by simultaneously improving customer service and reducing cost. Effective supply chain operations are supported by information systems, like Enterprise Resource Planning (e.g. SAP) which generate forecasts and orders to guide day-to-day operations and decision making.
This course is intended for new and recent graduates, and, for people with significant relevant work experience who are qualified to degree level. Examples of relevant first degrees include business, accountancy, engineering, economics, computing and social sciences.
The LSCM project provides students with an opportunity to enhance their careers by developing a specialist theme, or, by working on real business problems. The course includes the option of a work placement. Student projects have included problem solving activities in a range of organisations including: Edwards Vacuum, Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Elekta and Liz Earle (beauty products).
We aim to provide a stimulating educational environment to help you achieve your learning objectives. We also hope you will enjoy contributing, through interaction with other students and staff, to the programme. The MSc course aims to build on your experience (for example previous education and work) and staff specialisms to develop your supply chain skill set. The course includes two optional modules which focus on application of knowledge gained in the taught modules. In the third term students may take either Supply Chain Consulting, involving a live consulting project for a real client, or, Supply Chain Analytics, involving quantitative analysis of a large data set.
Finally, through the LSCM project or work placement in particular, we aim to respond to your interests. We aim to create a degree that is flexible and stimulating and hope that you will enjoy the programme.
2. BRIGHTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
Your school is Brighton Business School. The Director of Brighton Business School is Professor Aidan Berry. More information about the work of the School may be found on the school web site at: brighton.ac.uk/bbs
The Business School’s contact details are:
Brighton Business School
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
BRIGHTON
BN2 4AT
Tel: (01273) 600900 (Switchboard)
Fax: (01273) 642980
The Academic year dates for the School are:
AUTUMN TERM
28 September 2015 - 11 December 2015
SPRING TERM
4 January 2016 – 18 March 2016
SUMMER TERM
11 April 2016 – 10 June 2016
3. COURSE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board
3.2 Communications between staff and students
3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance
3.4 Student representation and feedback
3.5 Annual academic health process
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3.1 Course management team, course board and examination board
3.1.1 Course management team
Responsibility for the day-to-day running of your course lies with the course management team, comprising your course leader, your course administrator, and the members of staff teaching on the course. Their contact details are as follows:
|Responsibility |Staff |Room no |Tel no |E-mail address |
| |Peter McCullen |M237a |642133 | |
|Course Leader and module tutor for: | | | |p.l.mccullen@brighton.ac.uk |
|OPM57 – International Logistics | | | | |
|OPM49 – LSCM | | | | |
|OPM56 – Supply Chain Consulting Project | | | | |
|MNM55 - Business Research methods | | | | |
|OPM42 - Operations Management | | | | |
|OPM53 – Retail Buying & Logistics | | | | |
| |Julie Watson |M225 |642948 |j.watson@brighton.ac.uk |
|Course Administrator | | | | |
|ML304 -Moving to Masters Module tutor | | | | |
| |Vicky Richard and Colin |M103 |642139 |v.richards@brighton.ac.uk |
| |Harris |M129 |642027 |c.n.harris@brighton.ac.uk |
|Module tutor |Hamid Salimian |M145 |641290 | |
|OPM58 – Operations Management for Logistics | | | |h.salimian@brighton.ac.uk |
| | |M127 |642166 | |
|Module Tutor |Patricia Coffey | | |Patricia.coffey@brighton.ac.uk |
|FAM03 – Accounting for managers | | | | |
|Module Tutor | | | | |
|ITM04 – Enterprise Systems & E-procurement |Clare Millington |M145 |642548 |c.e.millington@brighton.ac.uk |
| | | | | |
|Module Tutor |Kevin Turner |M145 |642145 |k.turner@brighton.ac.uk |
|QNM02 – Analytics for Logistics | | | | |
|QNM03 – Supply Chain Analytics | | | | |
|Module tutor |Colin Harris |M129 |642027 |c.n.harris@brighton.ac.uk |
|MLM55 – Business Research methods | | | | |
|Module Tutor | |M134 |641047 | |
|OPM46 – Strategic Purchasing |Arvind Upadhyay |M128 |642154 | |
| |Hedley Christ | | |a.upadhyay@brighton.ac.uk |
| | | | |h.christ@brighton.ac.uk |
| | | | | |
Profiles of academic staff may be found on the School website at:
3.1.2 Course board
Each course within the School has a course board. The responsibilities of course boards include:
• ensuring the smooth operation of the course;
• reviewing syllabus content, teaching methods, assessment and resources and generally monitoring the course in operation;
• supervising the administration of the assessment procedures in accordance with the assessment regulations and the aims of the course;
• liaising with the Examination Board and advising when necessary;
• maintaining effective feedback arrangements between the lecturers and the course members;
• planning and recommending policy with regard to the operation of the course;
• exercising such other functions as may be requested by the School Board.
The membership of course boards is as follows:
Course Leader
Student Representative(s)
Course Administrator(s)
Module Leaders
Information Adviser (or nominee)
Programme Leader
Assistant Head (Postgraduate)
Each course board will normally meet two or three times a year to hear reports on the progress of each year of the relevant course. The board will discuss both students' and tutors’ reports and take action where appropriate. If an issue arises which is clearly beyond the scope of the course board and requires further consideration, then it will be referred to the School Board. Copies of the minutes of course boards will normally be published on the school area on studentcentral within three weeks of each board on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area.
3.1.3 Examination boards
Each course within the School is allocated to an examination board, which considers each student’s overall performance and makes decisions on awards and progression.
3.2 Communications between staff and students
Effective communication between staff and students is very important, and the School facilitates this in a range of ways.
3.2.1 We contact you
• By e-mail – using your University e-mail address (see 3.2.6 below)
• Through Studentcentral
• Through the student notice boards
• By mobile phone
The notice-boards are in Mithras House, close to the postgraduate office in M225. Through them you will be told about changes in timetables, cancellations and re-locations, the membership of groups, notes about examinations and essays, internal and external mail. Changes are frequent at the start of the academic year so please check them daily. It is your own responsibility to keep up with any announced changes. Please also check the plasma screens in the student lounge in the first floor.
You must complete the personal information form sent out with your induction material and return it to the Postgraduate Office. If you change your personal details (address, name etc) you must change this on-line in Studentcentral.
3.2.2 You contact us
• By e-mail. E-mail addresses of all staff are readily available.
• By knocking on the doors of academic and administrative staff
• By calling us by phone
• Important messages and official documents can be handed in to the Postgraduate Office (M225)
3.2.3 Postgraduate office
The Postgraduate Office is located in Room M225 and is staffed by Julie Watson and her team of course administrators. They have responsibility for all initial enquiries: for most queries you should see them first (what to do, where to go, requests for freely available handouts, information sheets, etc).
Opening times during term time
Mithras House:
07.00 – 21.00 (Monday- Thursday)
07.00 – 19.00 (Friday)
Postgraduate Office:
08.30 – 17.00 (Monday to Thursday)
08.30 –16.30 (Friday)
3.2.4 How to locate an office or lecture room
Most University room numbers are in two parts, each of which convey information. For example, to find room M160, you need to go to Mithras House, then the first floor (the first digit is a “1”) and then look for room M160. Similarly the computer pools will have numbers such as MA201, signifying Mithras Annexe, on the second floor and W321, somewhere on the third floor of the Watts Building. Outside the School Office (M140) you will find on the wall a list of all the staff with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and office numbers. Next to the list is a display of all the staff photographs.
3.2.5 University telephone numbers
The standard University telephone exchange number is 01273 600900. To directly reach a member of staff, once you know their internal extension number you need to add 64 before the internal extension number. For example, the postgraduate office extension is 2197. To reach them from outside you would need to dial 01273 642197. Alternatively dial 01273 600 900 and ask for a particular member of staff.
3.2.6 Your email address
Every member of the university has a central email address usually in the form A.N.Other@uni.brighton.ac.uk. This is the address that we will use to contact you.
3.2.7 Proof of enrolment
If you need a letter confirming your enrolment on a University course (e.g. for the purposes of a career development loan from your bank) you must request this from the University Student Office (Academic Services), Mezzanine Floor, Cockcroft Building. Please note that your School staff are not permitted to produce these letters
3.3 Where to turn for advice and guidance
Although every effort is made by staff to ensure that your course runs without problems we recognise that these do occasionally arise. The following notes provide guidance on the procedures to be followed in the event of problems arising during the course or with assessment. At each stage it is expected that the staff involved will try to find a solution to the difficulty. However, you should bear in mind that in some cases it is not within their power to solve them and, as such, it may need to be referred on to another body. It is permissible to miss out a stage in these procedures when a problem is urgent and the appropriate lecturer/tutor is unavailable, or where for other reasons it may be appropriate.
3.3.1 Administrative problems
In the first instance, you should contact your course administrator about problems of an administrative nature. If the problem still remains unresolved then you should contact your course leader.
3.3.2 Personal problems
In the first instance, you should contact your course leader.
3.3.3 Academic problems (unrelated to coursework and examinations)
Stage 1 Discuss with lecturer
concerned
Not Resolved Resolved No further action needed
Stage 2 Bring to attention of
course leader or deputy
course leader
Not Resolved Resolved No further action needed
Stage 3 Bring to attention of
the Course Board
through your year
course representative
Not Resolved Resolved No further action needed
Stage 4 Bring to the attention of the Head of School
The Head of School will take appropriate action directly or if necessary refer the problem on to the School Board, Examination Board or other appropriate body.
3.3.4 Problems associated with completing coursework and/or sitting examinations
Problems completing coursework should follow the pattern below:
Stage 1 Discuss with lecturer concerned
Stage 2 If necessary complete an Assignment Extension
Form, getting the approval of your Course Leader,
and/ or Mitigating Circumstances Form and notify
your course leader in writing of the
nature of the problem and its potential effect
Stage 3 Lodge copies of the document outlined in Stage 2 with the Postgraduate Office marked for the attention of the lecturer concerned and the Chair of the Examination Board.
Please make sure that you obtain a copy from the Office staff when submitting these forms
For problems relating to sitting examinations the normal pattern should be as follows:
Stage 1 Bring the problem to the attention
of the invigilator
Stage 2 Bring the problem to the attention of your course leader. This should be in writing with, wherever possible, an assessment of the effect the problem had on performance
Stage 3 Lodge a copy of a mitigating circumstances form with the Postgraduate Office marked for the attention of the Chair of the Examination Board. Again, please make
sure that you obtain a copy from the Office staff when submitting this form
For further information about obtaining coursework extensions see 5.9 (below), and for further information about submitting a mitigating circumstances form see 5.14 (below) below.
3.4 Student representation and feedback
3.4.1 Student representation
Each year student representatives are elected for each course, and they are an important formal channel of communication between students and staff. The names and contact details of student representatives are published on studentcentral from early November each year.
All students are urged to consider standing for election as a student representative. It can be a very rewarding role, is an excellent personal development opportunity, and looks great on your CV. All newly elected student representatives are offered training for the role by the School, in conjunction with the University of Brighton Students Union, and support is available during the year as required. For further information about standing as a student representative, please contact your course administrator.
3.4.2 Student feedback
The School recognises the importance of formally obtaining and responding to the views of students in a systematic, consistent and transparent manner, taking action where necessary, and “closing the loop” by giving students feedback on resultant action, and the outcomes of student participation in decision making.
For example, the Student Liaison Committee comprising student representatives and chaired by the School Quality Director meets two/three times a year in order to provide a forum for students to comments on issues that may arise at both course and School level.
Feedback is formally obtained from students via annual course feedback forms, the student representative system (see 3.4.1 above), and operation of the School’s policy for resolving academic problems (see 3.3. above). Formal mechanisms for obtaining student feedback are inevitably, and often usefully, supplemented by informal channels and contacts with students.
Feedback from students is formally considered and responded to, at course boards and at the School Board, and as part of the annual academic health process (see 3.5 below). Copies of the minutes of course boards will normally be published on the school area on Studentcentral within three weeks of each board.
3.5 Annual academic health process
The basic building block of the University’s quality assurance system is the Annual Academic Health process, which ensures that all courses and their constituent modules are reviewed annually, drawing upon a range of data as appropriate. Reports are produced from module through to course level, and are synthesized into school reports which consider the range of courses within their portfolio. Schools’ reports are considered at faculty and university level. External examiner reports and student feedback are a vital part of this process.
Within Brighton Business School, all course academic health reports are considered and approved at the School’s Annual Academic Health Afternoon in October, to which student representatives are invited to attend and participate. Copies of all approved academic health
reports and the School Academic Health Report will normally be published on the school area by mid-November.
4. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
4.1 The programme calendar
4.2 Course aims
4.3 Teaching & learning methods
4.4 Course structure & content
4.5 English language support programme
4.6 Careers support
4.7 Study Support
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4.1 The Programme Calendar
2015
|28th September |Start of autumn term |
|30th September |Formal Registration |
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|28th September – 2nd October |Moving to Masters module |
|5th October |Start of Autumn term course modules |
|11th December |End of Autumn term |
2016
|4th January |Start of Spring Term course modules |
|18th March |End of Spring term |
|11th April |Start of Summer Term course modules |
| | |
|May |Joint course board (tbc) |
|2nd & 30th May |Bank Holiday |M |Bank Holiday |
| | |
|10th June |End of summer term |
|July, August and September |Work on LSCM projects & start of Work Placement |
| | |
|September/November |Examination re-sits/referrals due |
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|31st October |Final submission date for LSCM projects |
2017
|February |Graduation ceremony – date TBC |
|30th April |Final submission date for work placement reports |
|July |Graduation ceremony for work placement route – date TBC |
2. Course Aims
The aim of the MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree is to offer a rewarding, theoretical, practical and rigorous learning experience. The course aims to prepare you for a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or further academic study.
The aims of the programme are:
1. Acquire a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of internal operations and logistics, and the externally oriented practices of supply chain management, strategic purchasing and logistics within global markets and international supply chains.
2. Combine theoretical and applied perspectives of logistics and supply chain management;
3. Acquire sound knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of accounting and organisations.
4. Acquire a sound knowledge of quantitative techniques and software tools applied to problems in logistics and supply chain management.
5. Acquire knowledge and insight into the application of information systems to logistics and supply chain management.
6. Develop analytical skills and an understanding of the role of consultants.
7. Acquire an understanding of sustainable supply chain concepts and practices.
8. Conduct an in-depth investigative study into a relevant topic, leading to a logistics and supply chain management project or work placement report.
9. Become a reflective practitioner; able to recognise diversity, to operate effectively within the globalised work environment, and to embrace lifelong learning.
There are defined expectations of the standard of work required to achieve Masters level outcomes defined in each syllabus. Details of the modules to be studied, the learning outcomes, contents, assessments and reading lists are included in the module descriptors that can be found in the Brighton Business School area in Studentcentral.
3. Teaching and Learning Methods
In common with the masters in management, this course is designed to assist students to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study. The course includes the Moving to Masters module in the first term. Learning on a master’s degree is very demanding and, for many students, very different from what they have experienced previously. In particular, for international students there may be significant differences from their home country approaches to education and study. A student is expected to perform at master’s level, and, on a one-year intensively taught master’s programme, they need to be appropriately supported in their studies. The Moving to Masters module provides a foundation course that is integrated with other modules on the degree. The module is formative, which means that the assessment and fast feedback provided during this initial stage of master’s studies will help identify the learning needs and areas that should be addressed by the student. Identifying these needs early on in their studies will allow students to address any problems and difficulties, and improve on them as soon as possible. The module provides a foundation in the critical and essential academic skills required for competence at master’s level. The Moving to Masters module will provide a ‘bridge’ to the other modules in the course, allowing students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to develop Personal Learning Plan (PLP). The PLP will form a ‘roadmap’ to help guide you through your studies and is the basis for assessing the Moving to Masters module.
This specialist master’s degree will be delivered through a combination of taught sessions and guided independent study. For a typical module, approximately one quarter of the learning hours comprises taught sessions and the remainder is guided independent study (which includes all work for assessment, e.g. coursework and examination preparation). There are 1,800 notional learning hours in this course
Teaching methods, other than guided independent study, are:
Lectures (50%)
Seminars (30%)
Workshops (20%)
Workshop delivery in computer laboratories will be used extensively for Forecasting and Modelling and for Enterprise Systems. Forecasting and Modelling will make extensive use of spreadsheet and simulation software. Enterprise Systems will make use of a hosted SAP environment.
In the second term students have the choice of taking either OPM43 Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting or OPM49 Logistics and Supply Chain Management. These modules run in parallel and share content, but the assessments differ. Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting is assessed through a live consultancy project with a real client. Past projects have included a stock record accuracy project with Shepherd Neame and a review of supplier relationships for Edwards Vacuum. Both modules include 2 one-day consultancy skills workshops, a business game and an industrial visit.
In order to develop your learning and knowledge you will need to study the logistics and supply chain management and related literature, and carry out practical and research exercises independently and in groups. It is extremely important that you take responsibility for your learning and do the preparation required for seminars, coursework, examinations and LSCM project or work placement.
4.4 Course Structure and Content
The course is studied over 13-21 months, commencing in early October. The taught components of the course are delivered over three terms as shown in the diagram below. In terms 2 and 3 there is a 10 credit Business Research Methods module that has been designed to prepare you for your LSCM project research or work placement report. Students will complete their LSCM project over the summer.
The module titles and credit are shown in the table below. All taught modules are core modules and must be passed to obtain the MSc. There is provision for a Postgraduate Certificate (PGcert) award corresponding to 60 CATS points and Postgraduate Diploma (PGdip) award corresponding to 120 CATS points achieved in the taught components of the course, which may be invoked in exceptional circumstances if, for some reason, a student is unable to complete the course.
|Week 1 |Term 1 |Term 2 |Term 3 |Summer |
|ML304 |FAM03 (10cr) |QNM02 (20cr) | | |
|Moving to |Accounting |Analytics | | |
|Masters |for Managers |For Logistics | | |
| |OPM57 (10cr) |ITM04 (20cr) |OPM46 (20cr) | |
| |International |Enterprise |Strategic | |
| |Logistics |Systems and |Purchasing | |
| | |E-Procurement | | |
| |OPM58 (20cr) |
| |Operations |
| |Management |
| |for Logistics |
| |1 |2 |Credits |
|Moving to Masters |1,000 word reflective report and | |0 |
|ML304 |personal development plan | | |
|OPM57 International Logistics |Group presentation (40%) |1 hour exam (60%) |10 credits |
|FAM03 |Three hour examination (100%) | |10 credits |
|Accounting for Managers | | | |
|Operations Management for Logistics |An individual 2,500 word assignment |A 90 minute short answer exam (50%) |20 credits |
|OPM58 |based on an Operations Management case| | |
| |study (50%) | | |
|Analytics for Logistics |The best four out of five individual | |20 credits |
|QNM02 |computer-based tasks. | | |
|Enterprise Systems and |Seminar presentations (30%). |Individual report of 3,500 words |20 credits |
|E-procurement | |(70%) | |
|ITM04 | | | |
|Logistics and Supply Chain Management |Group presentation |Individual report of 3,500 words |20 credits |
|OPM49 |(30%) |(70%) | |
|Strategic Purchasing |A group assignment of 3,000 words |A 2 hour unseen examination (60%). |20 credits |
|OPM46 |(40%) | | |
|Supply Chain Analytics Project QNM03 |An individual presentation (30%) |A software product and individual |20 Credits |
| | |written report (70%) | |
|Supply Chain Consulting Project OPM56 |Group presentation |Individual report of 2,500 words |20 Credits |
| |(40%) |(60%) | |
|Business Research Methods MLM55 |A portfolio of evidence to demonstrate| |10 credits |
| |research skills and a reflective | | |
| |statement (100%) | | |
|LSCM project |Individual 7,500 word thesis | |30 credits |
|OPM44 | | | |
|Or Work Placement Report |Individual 7,500 word report | |30 credits |
|OPM45 | | | |
5.1.2 Learning to Study at Master’s Level
Assessment practices crucially shape your learning experience. Assessment practices may be classified as either formative or summative:
Formative assessment is involves the provision of feedback, for example on completed course work, so that students can gauge their own performance and understanding of the concepts, facts and processes which they are studying. The principle is that this should help the student progress by motivating them, allowing them to identify and correct any misunderstandings they might have and encouraging them to practice key skills and improve performance accordingly.
Summative assessment is about measuring the ability a student possesses at the end of their programme of study [this could be the end of distinct phase or specialist module]. Here the emphasis is on the grading of performance and usually this contributes to decision-making about the final degree classification to be awarded.
Modules that are scheduled in term 1 will, in addition, include an early and brief formative assessment. These early assessments will normally be handed in within the first 6 weeks of term. They will be used to provide rapid diagnostic feedback to students, which will normally be provided within 10 days of the hand-in date.
Assessment at the end of a module will be summative; providing an overall measure of the learning that has been achieved over the module as a whole. Earlier assessments will be formative; in the sense that they will provide feedback to students regarding their performance, and indications as to how this could be improved.
5.2 Coursework grading criteria
The following grading criteria, based on the University’s postgraduate marking/ grading descriptors, indicate the marks and classifications to be awarded for various standards of written work. Your work will be marked in percentages, with the exception of those few modules that just need Pass/fail As each subject has its own emphases and as assignments may vary in their approach (e.g. essays, reports, projects etc.) so descriptions offered here are inevitably generalised and will need to be interpreted and adapted to the specifics of each assignment. Sometimes you will be issued with supplementary grading criteria which are specific to the particular task you have been set.
High Distinction (80-100%)
An outstanding response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been achieved to an exceptionally high level. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics beyond that expected for work at the given level of study within the discipline:
• Exceptional display of understanding, exploration, insight and/or research
• Potential for publication/exhibition[1] and/or ability to undertake further research
• All specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have been strictly adhered to
• The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any subject-specific conventions[2] where appropriate, are exemplary throughout
• Evidence of effective communication of work to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Stimulating and rigorous arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be expected at this level
• The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in an original way
• Inspirational, innovative and authoritative - evidence of intellectual rigour, independence of judgement and insightful contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/performance
• Clear evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Evidence of very high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Outstanding problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches
• Ability to address complex issues both systematically and creatively - challenges established knowledge
Distinction (70-79%)
An excellent response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been achieved to a high standard and many at an exceptionally high level. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline:
• In-depth understanding, exploration, insight and/or research
• Potential for publication/exhibition[3] and/or ability to undertake further research
• All specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have been adhered to
• The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any subject-specific conventions[4] where appropriate, are excellent throughout
• Evidence of effective communication of work to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Convincing arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be expected at this level
• The work has been approached and/or executed/ performed in an original way
• Insightful contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/ performance
• Clear evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Evidence of high to very high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Excellent problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches
• Ability to address complex issues effectively – challenges established knowledge
Merit (60-69%)
A good to very good response to the task: all learning outcomes/assessment criteria have been met fully at a good or very good standard. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline:
• Good to very good understanding and exploration, some insight and/or thorough research
• Some capacity to undertake further research
• No significant inaccuracies, misunderstandings or errors
• The specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate, have been adhered to
• The work is well organised, coherent and the standard of presentation including any subject-specific conventions[5] where appropriate, is at least good
• Evidence of effective communication of work
• Ability to present structured, clear and concise arguments
• The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a comprehensive way with some degree of originality
• Appropriate contextualisation, including relevant theory/literature/artefacts/performance
• Evidence of extensive study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Evidence of high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Good or at least competent problem solving skills – suggests alternative approaches
• Ability to address complex issues competently – explores established knowledge
Pass (50-59%)
An adequate to sound response to the task: all learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have
been met. The work demonstrates most or all of the following characteristics in relation to those
expected at the given level of study within the discipline:
• Sound understanding and exploration, some insight and/or appropriate research
• Some minor inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings – small but not significant errors
• Some minor aberrations from the specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate
• The work is suitably organised[6] and the standard of presentation, including any subject-specific conventions[7] where appropriate, is at least sound
• Ability to develop an argument but can lack fluency
• The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a standard way with limited evidence of originality
• Some contextualisation but with a heavy reliance on a limited number of sources and, in general, the breadth and depth of sources and research are lacking
• Evidence of study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Some, but limited evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Some evidence of problem solving skills
• Some evidence of ability to address complex issues adequately
Fail (40-49%)
An unsatisfactory response to the task: one or more of the learning outcomes/
assessment criteria have not been met. The work may display some
strengths but these are outweighed by several weak features in relation to those
expected at the given level of study within the discipline, such as:
• Limited understanding and/or exploration of major ideas with very little insight and/or minimal research
• Some significant inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings – gaps in understanding and/or knowledge
• Insufficient attention paid to some of the assessment criteria and some significant aberrations from the specifications for the assessment task[8]
• The work is too descriptive, somewhat disorganised and unclear and the standard of presentation, including any subject-specific conventions[9] where appropriate, is poor
• Development of an argument is limited and often flawed
• The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in poor way
• The context provided takes the form of description lacking any breadth, depth and accuracy
• Limited or inappropriate research and demonstrated ability to reach decisions
• Insufficient evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Little evidence of problem solving skills
• A struggle to address complex issues
Fail (0-39%)
An unsatisfactory response to the task: most of the learning outcomes/
assessment criteria have not been met. The work fails to meet the requirements in
relation to those expected at the given level of study within the discipline, exemplified by:
• Very limited understanding and/or exploration of major ideas with little or no insight and/or minimal research
• Several significant inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings – minimal or no evidence of knowledge and understanding of the subject
• Insufficient attention paid to several of the assessment criteria and some serious deviations from the specifications for the assessment task[10]
• The work is mainly descriptive, poorly structured and the standard of presentation, including any subject-specific conventions[11] where appropriate, is poor
• The work lacks supporting evidence or argument
• The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a very poor way
• Failure to contextualise from sources
• Little or no evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Little or no evidence of problem solving skills
• Failure to address complex issues
5.3 Coursework presentation
These guidelines are based on our requirements for placement projects and dissertations, but should be valid for most written work produced during your course.
The report should be of A4 paper size with one-and-a-half spacing between the lines, single or double sided. Appendices may be single-spaced. Each page in the main report should be numbered with page numbers at the foot of the page.
There should be a margin of at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) on the left side of the page, both for the text and for any diagrams. Top, right and bottom margins should be at least 1.25 inches (3 cm). The right margin should be unjustified (i.e. left 'ragged') to aid readability.
The main text should be in a single 12-point font, e.g. Times New Roman or similar. An alternative font such as Arial in a smaller point size may be more appropriate in diagrams and tables. Use bolding for emphasis within the text and for section headings.
Any material copied directly from another author must be enclosed in quotation marks, followed immediately by a reference to the source. Individual quotations should not normally exceed one paragraph, and quotations should not exceed 5% of the length of the report.
Colour printing may be used for charts, screen-shots etc. Clarity is more important than fancy graphics. Avoid clip-art except where required for drawing diagrams.
You are responsible for the accuracy of the finished work so after it has been completed you should use the spell-checker to catch any typographical and spelling errors. You should also proof read it yourself (or have it read by someone else), as the spell-checker is not likely to catch every error.
5.4 Referencing your work
It is important in academic writing to reference all the important ideas and facts in your work. It is also the best way to avoid any risk of plagiarism (see 5.16 below). You should do this:
• When you quote directly using others’ words in quotation marks
• When you paraphrase the arguments or theories of others in your own words
• When you use evidence from the work of others to support your own arguments
• When you rework published data or use it as the basis of your own calculations.
To ensure that you reference properly, you should carefully read and follow the guidance contained within the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook, which is based on the Harvard referencing system. An electronic copy of the handbook is also available on the School Area and all Course Areas on Studentcentral.
Therefore, no student has any excuse for not referencing properly, and poor referencing may have a negative impact on the mark that you receive for your work. Non-referencing will constitute plagiarism, which is considered a very serious form of academic misconduct (see 5.15 below).
5.5 Coursework word limits and word ranges
Every piece of coursework you are set will either have a word limit or a word range, which you should make sure you observe. Normally, if your coursework has a word limit e.g. 2,000 words, then the marker will stop reading the work once you have exceed the word limit by 10%. If you write less than the word limit you risk not maximising your potential mark. If your coursework has a word range e.g. 1,500-2,000 words, then the marker will stop reading the work once you have exceeded the upper figure. If you write less than the lower word limit you risk not maximising your potential mark. For the purpose of calculating the word count, footnotes are included (apart from law coursework where they are excluded), whereas contents pages, executive summaries, tables, appendices and reference lists/bibliographies are not usually included. If in doubt, check with one of your module lecturers.
You are required to declare a word count for every piece of work you submit.
5.6 In-class assessments
In-class assessments may be used on certain modules as the assessed coursework component (or part of the assessed coursework component). In-class assessments may take the form of pieces of work, or the grading of performance/contribution to seminars.
Where students are to be graded in every seminar, and the marks averaged over the number of seminars possible, any absence will therefore be penalised. However, where the absence is due to a good reason (i.e. a reason which would be sufficient for the purpose of granting an extension or mitigating circumstances (see 5.9 and 5.14 below)), the number of possible seminars will be reduced to avoid penalties.
Where in-class assessments are used on the basis of marks awarded for the best X out of Y pieces of work or best X out of Y seminar contributions (for example, the best 3 out of 4 or the best 5 out of 6), if a student fails to do the minimum i.e. X, the final mark will normally be based upon the assessments that have actually been completed.
5.7 Coursework submission
Your lecturer will specify the date and time by which your assessed coursework has to be submitted. You must keep to this deadline unless you have been granted an extension by the Course Leader. (see later sections). If you are likely to face difficulties submitting at the specified time, then submit your work in advance.
All coursework must be submitted digitally via Studentcentral. For word documents you are usually required to submit a digital copy of your assignment using Turnitin – indicated by the following icon [pic] - on Studentcentral. For documents using Excel, submission of the digital copy is via Blackboard – indicated by the following icon [pic] - on Studentcentral. We only accept coursework for marking on submission of the digital version and reserve the right to scan versions for plagiarised material.
5.7.1 Submission of digital copy
Each module has its own area on Studentcentral and, if the module involves coursework, you will find a link in the menu called “Assessment” through which you should submit your work.
Details on how to submit the digital copy on Studentcentral can be found on
5.8 Late coursework
Submission deadlines are sacrosanct. Students must submit all work for assessment in the manner and by the date previously notified to them unless an extension to deadline has been granted (see 5.9 below). Assessed work submitted after the published submission deadline will be considered late submission and will be subject to a standard penalty. Students submitting work within two weeks after the submission deadline (this includes a new submission deadline following an agreed extension to deadline) or the last working day immediately prior to the feedback date where this is shorter than two weeks can be provided with feedback. Beyond this date assessed work will not be accepted and a mark of zero will be awarded for non-submission. The penalty for submitting late work is that the work will be capped at the pass mark i.e. 50% or the actual mark where it is a fail. There is no entitlement to submit late for the submission of referred work. Individual members of staff cannot waive these penalties as it is University policy.
5.9 Coursework extensions
In exceptional circumstances students may apply for an extension to the submission date.
An extension is granted in order that an assignment can be submitted as if on time i.e. the deadline for students with extensions is effectively put back to a later date.
5.9.1 Grounds
It is not possible to give a full list of reasons for which extensions may be granted. The typical case is where you have been ill during the time when an assignment was due to be written. However, any unforeseen circumstances which disrupt your study may represent an appropriate reason.
If the standard of your work has been affected by the circumstances which caused you to apply for an extension, you should also submit mitigating circumstances at the end of the semester (see 5.14 below) and explain, in your supporting documentation, both the nature of the circumstances and the reason that the extension was not sufficient for you to produce your best work.
In considering whether or not an extension to a deadline should be granted, the designated signatory will be mindful of the following points:
• When applying for an extension you are normally required to submit documentary evidence of the reason for the application.
• The nature of coursework is such that minor illnesses during the time when you would be expected to be working on the assignment will not constitute good grounds for granting an extension, even if these occur within the final few days before the deadline. Serious illness or injury, where supported by documentary evidence, will normally be appropriate reason for an extension to be approved.
• Computer failure, or the loss of data from a computer disk, will not normally be deemed a satisfactory reason for late submission.
• Paid employment commitments do not constitute grounds for an extension, or mitigating circumstances, for full-time students. Part-time students who are in full-time employment are expected to prioritise University deadlines. Exceptionally, such as where work commitments change at short notice through circumstances beyond your control, an application will be appropriate. In such cases , and especially where the course is undertaken as professional development, it is anticipated that the designated signatory will consider applications sympathetically where they are supported by evidence in the form of, for example, a letter from your line manager.
• In considering an application for an extension, the designated signatory will have regard to the other students on the programme who have not requested an extension, and will ensure that these students would not be unfairly disadvantaged by the granting of the extension.
5.9.2 Procedure
Students should complete an Application for Extension to Deadline Form, obtainable from the Postgraduate Office (M225), attaching any medical certificate or other written evidence, and return it to the Course Administrator. In the case of part time student, if attendance patterns prevent the timely submission of the form and evidence, then students may request and submit an assignment extension form as an email attachment together with scanned evidence. Alternatively, evidence may be provided on the next visit to the University and in all cases evidence must be submitted before the examination board meeting. Students must normally apply as soon as possible but no later than two days before the submission date. All such applications will be dealt with by the Course Leader who will reply in writing, setting a new submission date where appropriate.
5.10 Feedback on coursework
Your module tutors will indicate when you should receive feedback on your coursework, which will normally be available within 20 working days if the work has been submitted on time. However, where work is due for submission during or after the first week of the Summer term, the marks will not be made available to students until after the relevant examination board has met to agree the results. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances (such as staff illness), there can be delays in publishing provisional marks and where that happens your module tutor will let you know and provide you with a revised date.
However, please note that all coursework marks provided prior to the relevant examination board are provisional, and are subject to approval of the examination board.
Normally examination scripts are not returned to students.
5.11 Examination timetables
Examination timetables will be published at least three weeks in advance of the relevant examination period on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area of Studentcentral. It is your responsibility to obtain the details of your examinations, and make sure that you attend at the right location, on the correct day and at the correct time. If you arrive late for an examination, you will not necessarily be given extra time, and if you arrive more than 30 minutes after the start of the examination you will not be permitted to enter the examination room. If you are unable to attend an examination you should submit a Mitigating Circumstances Form (see 5.14 below).
5.12 Examination past papers
Copies of the past two years examination papers for all modules are available on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area on Studentcentral. Where a new module is offered, your lecturers will advise you of the format of the exam and an indication of the type/style of question you may be asked.
5.13 Examination results
A pass list will be published on Studentcentral as soon as possible after the Examination Board and a letter will be sent to you detailing your results within two weeks of the Board. Due to current data protection legislation, examination pass lists identify students by their University student number rather than their name. Therefore if you attend the University to consult the pass lists it is important to bring along your student number. Administrative staff will be very busy at this time preparing results letters and will not be able to look up student numbers.
Please do not ask the tutors, course leader or course administrator for your results. They are under a lot of pressure to get the results out to you as speedily and as accurately as possible and any such requests just slow them down. Under no circumstances will results be given by telephone or e-mail.
5.14 Mitigating circumstances
Where you consider that your performance in an assessment has been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control and you wish the Examination Board to take this into account you should complete a Mitigating Circumstances form. If you are unable to attend an examination you should also submit a Mitigating Circumstances form. Full details on mitigating circumstances can be found in GEAR. However, the following should be noted:
5.14.1 Grounds
In considering claims for mitigating circumstances, your Course Examination Board (or other appropriate body) will consider:
• the severity of the mitigating circumstances, and the reasonableness of a claim that such circumstances might have affected performance;
• the documentary evidence;
• the time period affected, and the likelihood that performance may have been affected;
• whether it is reasonable to suppose that the circumstances should have been foreseen by the student, or were avoidable.
The following are indicative of the kinds of circumstances which will normally be considered valid, where the evidence and timing are available to support the claim:
• personal illness;
• illness of a family member;
• death of a family member or close friend;
• personal/psychological problems.
The following are indicative of the kinds of circumstances which will NOT normally be considered valid, even when they can be supported by independent documentary evidence:
• paid employment;
• other University deadlines;
• car breakdown;
• lateness of lift to the University;
• missing a bus or train;
• oversleeping;
• misunderstanding timetable, or not knowing about times;
• computer problems (including corrupted disks or printing problems);
• job interview;
• any ongoing situation known to the student;
• other circumstances which it is reasonable to suppose might have been foreseen.
Note: Your mitigating circumstances are unlikely to be considered unless some documentary evidence is provided. Your course leader may be able to advise you of the sort of evidence required, if it is not obvious.
5.14.2 Procedure
If you believe that your mitigating circumstances should be considered you must complete and submit a Mitigating Circumstances form, via the Postgraduate Office, to the Chair of the Course Examination Board explaining:
(i) Which assessments were affected
(ii) How the circumstances affected your performance.
You need to ask the Postgraduate Office staff if you do not know who the Chair of the Course Examination Board is. The form and any supporting letter must be accompanied by third party documentary evidence, e.g. medical certificates. Self Certification of Illness notes will NOT be accepted- you must produce a doctor’s certificate.
The form and any supporting letter together with supporting evidence must be handed into the Course Administrator as soon as possible and certainly no later than 5 working days after the assignment/examination to which they relate. Students should try and consult their Course Leader before submitting their forms and supporting evidence so that the Course Leader can speak on their behalf when mitigating circumstances are considered.
Any Mitigating Circumstances not submitted in this way will not normally be considered by a Course Examination Board. See also the section on appealing against an Examination Board decision where it warns that late submission of mitigating circumstances is not normally allowable.
5.15 Plagiarism, collusion and cheating in assessment
If you attempt to gain a grade by fraudulent means you can be severely punished by the Course Examination Board – see GEAR.
5.15.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is essentially presenting (directly or indirectly) another person's thoughts, writing, etc. as your own. Quoting directly without quotation marks and attribution is plagiarism. Copying material from a textbook, lecture material, article, digital file or another student, even if you paraphrase, may be considered plagiarism.
It is your responsibility to be fully aware what constitutes plagiarism and what does not. As a starting point, you should read the University’s Plagiarism Awareness Pack – you will be provided a paper copy of this pack when you start your course, and electronic copies are available on the “MY School: Brighton Business School” area and all Course Areas on Studentcentral. Also, a short Powerpoint presentation showing the sort of copying our plagiarism software can detect can be found on the School Area and all Course Areas Studentcentral. By properly referencing all your work, you can avoid a plagiarism allegation, so you should also be fully conversant with the Brighton Business School Referencing Handbook.
Plagiarism is an issue facing all universities across the world and strikes at the heart of academic standards. Be warned we shall be sampling this work with highly effective software designed to detect copying.
5.15.2 Collusion
Collusion is defined as one or more people working together for the purposes of perpetrating a fraud. In academic terms this generally means attempting to pass of a piece of work done by a fellow student or group of students as an individual’s own work. As it is only in exceptional circumstances that this could happen inadvertently the presumption is that all parties were involved in the decision to share work and to try pass that work of as the work of an individual rather than that of a fellow student or group. Therefore it is important to make sure that if the assignment is an individual piece of work it is your own work and not that of a group. Presenting a piece of work as yours when it is, in fact, the work of a fellow student or group is collusion and is a form of fraud.
The Business School treats collusion as seriously as plagiarism and, even if you are the originator of the work, in order to avoid suffering a similar penalty to fellow students who ‘copied’ your work you will have to provide a coherent explanation to the panel of why you gave them sight of your work. As the panel will be operating on the presumption that this is unlikely to happen inadvertently you should be very wary of lending your notes, computer disks or assignments to other people, as you will find it difficult to prove that you were not directly involved in an attempt to collude
5.15.3 Cheating
Cheating in examinations by whatever means, including copying from unauthorised material or from another student’s script, consulting information or individuals while absent from the examination room, or attempting to gain a higher grade by fraudulent means, is also strictly forbidden.
Recently a small number of students were caught bringing into the examination hall illegal material that could have been of benefit to them when answering questions. In all cases the students were heavily penalised. The default for most modules is that you are not allowed to take any material into the examination room apart from pens, pencils and possibly non programmable calculators- and , of course, yourself!. If you are allowed to take material into the examination room please make absolutely certain that you have checked with your lecturer exactly what you are and are not allowed to take in long before the date of your
examination. As each module is likely to have different forms of assessment you will need to check with the Lecturer for each module. Ignorance of the rules is not a defence that we will listen to.
5.15.4 Penalties
Penalties for plagiarism and collusion include being marked as zero for the assignment, zero for the module or even harsher penalties. A similar penalty is applied for cheating in examinations. Repeat offences carry stiffer penalties.
5.16 Appealing the decision of an examination board
Examination Boards are conducted under the University of Brighton’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR), a copy of which is available on the “My School: Brighton Business School” area on Studentcentral.
Following notification of results, students may wish to meet with their Course leader or Personal Tutor in order to discuss any concerns before the student decides whether or not to submit a Stage 1 Formal Appeal.
Where a student wishes to request a review of an examination board decision, s/he should give notice in writing by completing in full the Stage 1 Formal Appeal form which should be sent together with supporting evidence to the Appeals and Complaints Office (ACO) via post or electronically (stage1-academic-appeals@brighton.ac.uk) within 21 calendar days from the publication of results on Studentcentral or the date of notification whichever is earlier. The form is available on Studentcentral, on the University’s website, from School offices and the Students’ Union. Appeals not on the prescribed form will be rejected.
Grounds for appeal
A request for a review of an Examination Board decision may only be made on one or more of the following grounds:
1. That a procedural irregularity in the assessment process led to a decision detrimental to the student. Procedural irregularity refers to circumstances where the University’s procedures or regulations have not been followed or where other errors may have been made by the University in considering the assessment.
2. That the student had mitigating circumstances (as defined in GEAR) which the Examination Board could not be made aware of because the student had been unable for valid reasons to divulge them before the Examination Board reached its decision.
3. That there was an arithmetical error in the student’s marks.
These are the ONLY grounds for appeal. There is no right of appeal against decisions of an Examination Board which are matters of academic judgement. Similarly a student may not lodge an appeal on the grounds of dissatisfaction with the design, curriculum or delivery (teaching, departmental support, etc.) of a course.
Note in particular that marks awarded are matters of academic judgement, i.e. you cannot ask for an examination script to be re-marked.
6. COURSE REGULATIONS
6.1 Compensation within modules (qualified pass)
6.2 Compensated credits
6.3 Referral rules
6.4 Requirement for Award (MSc & PG Dip)
6.5 Criteria for the award of distinction & merit
6.6 Deferrals, Intercalation & withdrawals
6.7 Registration period
6.1 Compensation within modules (qualified pass)
Unless otherwise stated in the module descriptor, where there is more than one element of assessment a student achieving an overall mark of 50% in the module and a minimum of 40% in all components will be considered for compensation. Where the minimum of 40% is not achieved the examination board may, at its discretion, allow compensation if in its opinion the student has demonstrated that they have achieved the learning outcomes specified in the module descriptor.
6.2 Compensated credit
Students may normally be compensated for up to 20 credits at the end of a 120 credit phase of the course. Compensation may only be considered for:
1. an optional elective module
2. a compulsory module
Compensated credit is not graded and is not awarded against a specific module. The raw marks for the module(s) taken, and failed, remain on the student’s record, and will be used in determining final classification, although fails will not appear on any final transcript. The result of the award of compensation will be that the student has achieved the necessary credit to progress to the next stage or be eligible for an award.
6.3 Referral Rules:
You will normally be allowed 3 attempts to pass a module which you have failed or been referred in.
There are the following possibilities:
1. If you fail in your first attempt by achieving an overall mark in a module of below 30% you will normally be asked to repeat the module.
On repeating the module if you are referred (counts as your second attempt) you will then have one more final attempt to pass the module. If you do not pass the module at this third attempt, normally you will be counselled to leave the course.
2. If you are referred in a module by achieving an overall mark between 30 – 49% you will normally be asked to retake the module (counts as your second attempt). If you are referred at this second attempt then you will be required to repeat the module, and pay the appropriate fee, which will be your third attempt. If you fail this third attempt then you will normally be counselled to leave the course
A student may normally be referred in a maximum of 60 credits. Depending on the results of the assessments and advice of the programme examination board the student will normally be either:
1. Counselled to leave the programme by the Course Leader.
2. Allowed to repeat the course with attendance
6.3.1 What happens if I then fail a referral?
A student who fails a referred piece of work will fail the assessment and normally be given the opportunity to repeat the module in full with attendance and pay the appropriate fee.
The opportunity to repeat a module is not a right and will be at the discretion of the Examination Board. Where a module is repeated, the Examination Board may permit a student to carry forward any passed marks for assessment components within the module. The carrying forward of passed marks is at the discretion of the Examination Board and is normally only permissible where there is no change in the assessment method.
If you pass following a referral your mark will be recorded at the minimum pass mark (50%).
6.4 Requirement for Award (MSc, PG Dip and PG Cert)
To be eligible for an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, students must take either the LSCM project or Work Placement Report module and achieve 180 credits.
In order to be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, students must achieve 120 credits. These must include the modules: Operations Management for Logistics, and Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting.
In order to be eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management students must achieve 60 credits, and which must include the modules: Operations Management for Logistics, and Logistics and Supply Chain Consulting.
6.5 Criteria for the award of an Overall Distinction or Merit
For a student to be awarded a masters degree with distinction, they will normally achieve an average mark, calculated over all summatively assessed modules and weighted according to the number of credits, of 70% or over, and where their completion element has also been graded at 70% or over. Students not eligible for a distinction may be considered for a merit, where they will normally achieve an average mark, calculated over all summatively assessed modules and weighted according to the number of credits, of 60% or over, and where their completion element has also been graded at 60% or over. Merits and Distinctions are awarded for Postgraduate Certificates or Diplomas.
6.6 Deferrals, Intercalation and Withdrawal
6.6.1 Deferrals
The regulations from GEAR apply to deferrals, see Gear for further details.
6.6.2 Intercalation
Students considering withdrawing or intercalating from either a module or the whole course should contact the programme administrator at the earliest opportunity to discuss the matter as there may be implications based on the timing of this decision. Students are encouraged to contact the course leader if they are experiencing difficulties of any kind which might impact on their attendance.
6.6.3 Withdrawal
If you decide to withdraw from the course you must inform the course administrator immediately in writing so that your fees can be re-calculated from the point at which you exit the course.
6.7 Registration Periods
The maximum period of registration is 3 years
7. LIBRARY, COMPUTING AND MEDIA SERVICES
7.1 The library service
7.2 Library services to part-time students
7.3 The Online Library
7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb
7.5 Media Services
7.6 Studentcentral
7.7 ASK Study Guide
7.8 Useful web addresses
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The Information Services department provides library, computing and media services in support of learning, teaching, research and administration at the University of Brighton.
7.1 The library service
7.1.1 The University of Brighton libraries
← There are five libraries at the University of Brighton; the Aldrich, Falmer and St Peter’s House libraries in Brighton, the Queenwood Library in Eastbourne and the Hastings Campus Library.
← You will be issued with a student identity / library card (Unicard) when you enrol, which will enable you to borrow material from all University of Brighton libraries. Your Unicard will also allow you reference access to the University of Sussex library.
← The Aldrich Library is located in the Cockcroft Building on the Moulsecoomb site. It stocks a broad range of books and other materials relevant to your studies, covering all aspects of business studies, management and law.
7.1.2 Opening hours
Up to date information the about opening hours for all site libraries can be found at brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Libraries > Locations and opening times, or here
Current opening hours for the Aldrich Library Help Desk (on the Moulsecoomb site):
Term time: Monday – Thursday 08.30 – 21.00
Friday 08.30 – 19.00
Saturday & Sunday 11.00 – 15.00
Vacations: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.30
Saturday Closed
Sunday 11.00 – 15.00 (except August)
The Aldrich Library is open for study only until 02.00 every night during term time. After the library Help Desk closes, entrance to the Ground Floor is via the entrance in Queensdown School Road and you will need your Unicard to gain entrance.
In addition the Aldrich Library has extended opening hours during exam revision periods. For more information about this look out for posters displayed in the library or visit brighton.ac.uk/is/aldrich.
7.1.3 Borrowing entitlements
You may borrow up to 20 items at any one time. The standard loan period is three weeks but items in heavy demand are seven day loan or for use in the library only (Desk Loan Collection). Desk Loan items can be booked in advance for use in the library or overnight loan. You will normally be charged a fine if you return a short loan item late or retain an item which has been reserved by another user and recalled by the library.
7.1.4 Renewing items
It is not always necessary to bring items which you have on loan into the library to renew them. Provided that it has not been requested by another user, any item may be renewed:
← in the library at the Help Desk or on the self-service machines using your Unicard.
← by telephoning the library (the Aldrich Library number is 01273 642770). Outside of library opening hours there is an answerphone where you can leave a message requesting a renewal.
← online using the My Account tab in the library catalogue (via the Online Library at ). You will need to log in using your Unicard number.
7.1.5 Returning items
← If the library is open, return your items to the library using the self-service machines so that they can be discharged from your record.
← When the library is closed, you can use the secure book-drop bins situated at the site libraries. At Aldrich there is one on the ground floor adjacent to the computer pool room and a second one in the Cockcroft building reception area..
← Items can be returned by post; however, they remain your responsibility until received by the library.
7.1.6 The library catalogue
The library catalogue is available on dedicated terminals in each library and is also accessible online via the Online Library (). The catalogue has information about all the material held in all of our site libraries. You can use the catalogue to search for books, electronic books, print journals, electronic journals and audio-visual items and to access your own borrower record for renewing books and to see your current loans. You can also use the catalogue to reserve items when all copies are on loan.
7.1.7 Requesting items from other libraries
Undergraduate and postgraduate students are entitled to inter-library loans. This means that you can obtain books or articles from other libraries (usually the British Library) when we do not hold them in stock. For more information please refer to the Inter Library Loan section of the Information Services website here under Libraries > Borrowing or ask at your library Help Desk or contact the Aldrich Library Business Team.
7.1.8 Photocopying
All the libraries offer self-service photocopying and scanning facilities - you should read the notices about copyright to ensure you stay within the legal limits of copying from printed materials.
7.1.9 Audio-visual material
All the libraries have relevant collections of DVDs which you can use in the library or borrow for home use. You can use the library catalogue to search for audio-visual items. There is also a service called BOB: Box of Broadcasts, for watching and making clips from TV and radio programmes, available from the Online Library
7.1.10 Communications
The library uses your university Email address for all correspondence (e.g. recalled, loans or notification of reserved items awaiting collection). It is possible to set your Email to be forwarded to a personal email account of your choice. This can be done within studentCentral by clicking on Email or from the Information Services website brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Computing > Student email.
7.1.11 Library Rules and Acceptable Behaviour Policy
All students are advised to read these documents which supplement the university regulations. They are available on the Information Services website brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Libraries > Borrowing > Rules and regulations
7.1.12 EndNote
EndNote is a software programme installed on all University computers that allows you to store and organise your references and create bibliographies or insert correctly formatted references into assignments in whichever style you require eg. Harvard, Chicago, APA etc. The online version is available free to all staff and students registered at the University Brighton. You must register to use EndNote online using a University of Brighton computer and renew your registration after one year. Further information can be found on the Online Library website under Subject Guides here
7.1.13 Enquiries and further help
A Help Desk can be found in each of our libraries. You can also contact the Aldrich Library:
By phone:
Aldrich Library Help Desk: 01273 642760/642770
By email:
General enquiries: AskAldrich@brighton.ac.uk
Subject support team for Business and Law: AldrichBBS@brighton.ac.uk.
If you have special needs, ask about the services that can be provided to enable you to use the libraries effectively.
7.2 Library services for part-time students
If you are studying part time and living away from the university, please ask at your University of Brighton home library about using another university library under the SCONUL Access scheme. Ask at your home library Help Desk for more information and you can also visit to check whether the library you want to use is part of the scheme.
Part time students may also be eligible to join the University of Brighton’s Postal Loan Service whereby items can be posted to you. For more information go to the Information Services website brighton.ac.uk/is/students and see Libraries > Part time students or link from here.
7.3 The Online Library
The Online Library (available via the Online Library link in StudentCentral, or here) contains:
← OneSearch: for searching across a number of our resources at once.
← Links to our library catalogue, the catalogues of other local libraries and the British Library’s catalogue.
← Subject Guides: Providing research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by Information Services. These guides include databases, Internet gateways, government websites and professional organisations
← Resources A-Z includes the databases used to search for articles and papers relevant to your subject. Most of these databases contain the full text of documents. The non-full text databases provide bibliographic detail and often an abstract.
A selection of the databases you may find useful are:
Business Source Premier
Emerald
FAME (Financial Analysis Made Easy)
Passport (global market information)
Key Note (market research reports and company data)
Lawtel
Lexis Library
UK Newsstand (Financial Times, Guardian, Times etc)
Westlaw
The majority of these resources are available both on and off campus using your university username and password.
If you would like more information or assistance with using the Online Library please ask at your library Help Desk or email AldrichBBS@brighton.ac.uk.
7.4 Computing services for students based at Moulsecoomb
7.4.1 Locations and opening hours for computer access
Aldrich library computer poolroom:
Term-time Monday - Friday 08.30 – 02.00
Saturday – Sunday 11.00 – 02.00
Vacation Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.30
Sunday 11.00 – 15.00 (closed during August)
When the main library Help Desk is closed you will need your Unicard to gain entrance.
The computer poolroom has extended opening hours during exam revision periods as part of the Aldrich Library. For more information about this look out for posters displayed in the library or visit brighton.ac.uk/is/aldrich
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Mithras Annexe computer poolroom:
Term-time Monday – Friday 08.30 – 02.00
Weekends: Closed
Vacation Monday – Friday 08.30 – 19.00
The Aldrich Library has a number of computers on each floor and the majority of study spaces have connection points for laptops. The Aldrich Library is wireless enabled. For the opening hours of Aldrich Library see section 7.1 above or go here
NB. LIBRARIES AND COMPUTER POOL ROOMS ARE CLOSED ON MOST PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The information above was correct at time of going to press., However as opening hours can be subject to change, for latest information please check the Information Services website here
7.4.2 Usernames and passwords
When you have completed your online enrolment / activation, your university username and password will be generated. This can be used to access all the open access computers in libraries and poolrooms, studentcentral and the majority of resources available via the Online Library. If you wish to change your password to something easier to remember, you can do this in studentcentral by clicking on Personal Settings.
7.4.3 Student email
You will be provided with your university email address when you activate your computer account. You can read your email at
Email is used as the primary means of communication throughout your course of study. Your lecturers and other staff and students will send email to your Brighton University address. You may wish to look at the Information Services website brighton.ac.uk/is/students under Computing > Student email where you can also find instructions on how to set your email to be forwarded to a personal email account and to set up Email on your mobile device..
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NOTE: If forwarding email to your personal address you will need to clear down your university email account from time to time; if you exceed your disc space you will stop receiving emails.
7.4.4 Connecting your own computer
You can connect your own computer via the network sockets in libraries and most halls of residence using an Ethernet cable or via the Eduroam wireless network on each site. Once connected, your computer is part of the university network and is therefore subject to our conditions of use. Please see the Information Services website under Computing or link here for information such as how to download anti-virus software, which is one of the conditions, how to connect your laptop to the University network in the libraries and in halls of residence, and computer clinics offered.
7.4.5 The Computer Store
The Computer Store in the Watts Building at Moulsecoomb sells a range of consumables such as blank CDs, USB sticks, cables, software, computers etc. Many items are available at special educational discount rates. The computer store is open 9am – 4.30pm Mon – Thursday and 9am - 4pm Friday during term-time. See here for details.
7.4.6 Printing
Information Services provides a variety of high quality networked laser printers throughout the university. You can use them from computer pool rooms, from libraries and from your laptop on all main sites of the university.
A printing account is automatically set up for you once you activate your computer account and you can add credit to your Unicard account online and via the blue Printer Credit Stations which you will find located in the open access computer pool rooms. For more information on printing see the Information Services website here
7.4.7 Scanners
Scanners are located in all open access computer pool rooms.
7.4.8 Software available in the open access computer poolrooms
• Adobe Reader
• EndNote (bibliographic software)
• InfoZip
• Internet Explorer
• MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access)
• MindGenius (mind-mapping software)
• Minitab
• PhotoShop Elements (on machines connected to scanners only)
• Sophos (anti-virus software)
• SPSS
• TextHelp Read & Write Gold (screen reading and reading/writing tool)
In addition there is specialist software available as relevant in the different poolrooms / libraries. For a full, up to date list go to the Accessibility Support section of the Information Services website, or link from here
7.4.9 Computing help
Online help is available in studentcentral (see below) and the Information Services website here. Technician help is also available in the libraries at advertised times. For help with username and password problems you can contact your local library help desk.
7.5 Media Services
The Central Media Services Team can help with the recording and editing of media production to assist students as part of their assignments. See here for further information.
7.6 Studentcentral
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Studentcentral is the student website for the University of Brighton; it is how you access most online information whilst studying here. You can access your study information and materials, email, and the online library as well as keep your personal information up-to-date. If you need technical support with any aspect of using studentcentral please contact the servicedesk@brighton.ac.uk.
Once logged in you are taken to the home tab where you can see News and Events as well as ‘What’s New’ on your modules. The Studies ‘Tab’ is where you will see your school, course and modules. The school area contains information about the school and includes timetables and exam schedules. The course area contains information about the course and the module areas are where the online teaching takes place and is also where you will be submitting any coursework (speak to your tutors for more information). You will also find a link to your Reading List providing access to information about recommended reading including books, ebooks, journal articles, websites and videos.
Studentcentral on your mobile or tablet – an app is available which gives you access to studentcentral on your mobile or tablet. Particularly useful for the push notifications so that you are alerted to any new content posted on your modules. The app is called Blackboard Mobile Learn and is available from your app store. For details see:
7.7 Academic Study Kit (ASK) Website
In addition to course-specific guidance, online resources to help you study effectively are available through the ASK Study Guide see: . The ASK website offers advice on how to develop the study skills required for academic success at University. There are a range of resources and study tips on how to make the most of seminars and lectures, reading and notemaking, preparing for exams, tackling stress, essay writing, oral presentations, group work and many other topics. You will also find information about the weekly Study Support workshops held at all university sites, how to book tutorials or groups and specialist services such as the Maths & Stats Support Unit and English Language Support Programme.
7.8 Useful web addresses
Information Services web site
Online Library
student mail
studentcentral
studentcentral help Login to studentcentral and use the Help and Advice tab
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8 STUDENT SERVICES
Opportunities and support to help you get the most out of your time at university.
Student Services is a central department that provide a range of services to support you through university and to help you get the most from the student experience.
Our experienced and supportive staff offer advice on a range of issues, including:
- Advice about money worries and how to live on a budget.
- Support in finding jobs and volunteering opportunities.
- Help accessing academic support if you have a disability, learning difficulty or long-term medical condition.
- One to one support for students with worries or concerns in a safe, confidential space.
Here for you, whatever the issue
Below is an outline of some of the ways in which we can help you during your time here.
Career development
Build your employability skills and boost your graduate potential, with careers guidance, enterprise skills, and employment and volunteering opportunities.
Chaplaincy
There’s more to the Chaplaincy than you think with social events, retreats, worship, discussion, support and listening.
Childcare
With two Ofsted rated nurseries open to children of staff, students and the local community, the University of Brighton is an excellent choice for high quality, affordable and flexible childcare.
Counselling
Whatever the reason, if you are finding academic life is causing you concern, or for personal reasons you need someone to talk things over with, you don't need to feel that you are all alone with your worries. Talk to one of our trained counsellors in a safe and confidential space.
Disability and dyslexia support
If you’ve got a disability, specific learning difficulty or long term-health condition and choose to disclose it in confidence to the Disability and Dyslexia team, you’ll discover the wide range of academic and personal support available.
Health and wellbeing
Looking after yourself whist at university helps you to get the most of your experience. Our links to local surgeries give you access to a doctor, while our health and wellbeing workshops and information help you to keep everything in balance – so look after your mind and body whilst you are here.
Student Advice Service
When it comes to your finances at university it pays to be money wise; so for expert advice on financial issues, including fees, grants, bursaries, loans, and money management, contact the Student Advice Service. They can also help if you are an international student needing immigration advice, or support if you’re experiencing culture shock and home sickness.
Get in touch
You can find further information about our services and answers to your student life queries at , see also the ‘help and advice’ tab on student central for access to FAQs, ask a question or book appointments.
We can help answer your questions in confidence via email, at studentservices@brighton.ac.uk or you can access our services at each campus by visiting our student centres, or call us to find out more or book an appointment.
Eastbourne - Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road T: 01273 643845
Falmer – E354, Checkland Building T: 01273 643584
Grand Parade – Student Centre, Ground Floor, main building T: 01273 643187
Moulsecoomb - Manor House, Moulsecoomb Place T: 01273 642895
Hastings – The Student Centre, Level 1, Priory Square T: 01273 644643
9. STUDENT ENTITLEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1 Student Charter
9.2 Brighton Business School – Attendance and Engagement policy
9.3 Disability statement
9.4 Fire evacuation
9.5 Observing copyright laws
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1. Student Charter
The relationship between the University, its students and the Students’ Union is based on the principle of partnership: a relationship through which mutuality and interdependence in the learning process are emphasised and celebrated. This has as its principal goal the development of confident, independent researchers and professionals, fully capable of succeeding in their chosen vocations and as well-informed citizens. The Charter (which is due to be reviewed in the forthcoming academic year) seeks to emphasise this partnership and to sustain it through a set of shared commitments and expectations, set out in the table below and embodied in the detailed policies, procedures and regulations of the University of Brighton accessible at
|The University aims to: |Students are expected to: |The Students’ Union aims to: |
|Provide a stimulating learning environment. |Share responsibility for the learning process, |Promote a sense of enjoyment in all aspects of |
|Give all students the right to be represented in |recognising the role of independence and self- |university life. |
|University Governance through the Students’ |motivation in your studies. |Work in partnership with students and the University |
|Union. |Engage fully with all learning activities, whether face |in maintaining a culture that promotes a critical and |
|Provide access to personal tutors and appropriate|to face or through e-learning. |independent learning environment. |
|study support. |Attend and contribute to lectures, seminars or |Work with students and the University to ensure the |
|Continuously seek to improve the quality of |tutorials. |financial support packages available are suitable and |
|teaching, research and support services. |Adhere to the standards of academic practice of your |continue to meet the needs of students. |
|Ensure appropriate and timely feedback on all |course. |Offer information, advice or representation to |
|coursework. |Reflect critically on feedback to improve your work. |students through the SU Advocacy Service. |
|Assess and mark work fairly, consistent with |Comply with University regulations and procedures. |Provide opportunities for all students to get involved|
|clearly stated learning objectives. |Make arrangements for prompt payment of all fees and |in any part of the Students’ Union. |
|Provide clear regulations, procedures, policies |charges. |Foster a caring inclusive environment for all |
|and information. |Be pro-active in seeking appropriate advice and support |students. |
|Enhance personal development and employability |in the event of difficulty whether academic or personal.|Ensure the elected representatives, policies and |
|skills and provide access to careers counsellors.|Use opportunities to enhance personal development |actions of the Students’ Union reflect students’ |
|Facilitate access to appropriate welfare, support|including extracurricular choices and volunteering. |needs. |
|and services. |Treat university staff, other students and our |Provide support, training and resources to students |
|Foster an inclusive environment treating all with|neighbours with dignity and respect. |and their representatives so that they may contribute |
|fairness, dignity and respect. |Respect the University and local physical environment. |effectively to the evaluation and enhancement of the |
|Operate fair, accessible and timely processes for|Support student representatives and participate in the |university experience. |
|handling appeals, complaints and disciplinary |processes to select them. |Seek to ensure that Students’ Union and the University|
|matters. |Provide information requested by the University and |learn from the experiences of students. |
|Encourage students to provide feedback on their |ensure that your records are current. | |
|university experience, and, where appropriate, |Provide feedback on the University experience. | |
|act upon this. | | |
9.2 Brighton Business School – Attendance and Engagement policy
Engagement with your studies
You are expected to engage with all the learning activities which form part of your programme and attend all scheduled course workshops, lectures and seminars. Attendance registers will be maintained by your course team and should your individual attendance fall below an average of 75%, this may be taken into consideration by Examination Boards when deliberating on the granting of referrals.
You may however be unable to attend scheduled workshops, lectures and seminars from time to time due to exceptional circumstances (for example personal illness, family bereavement, hospitalisation etc.). In such cases, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the course management team are informed at the time and that such absence is discussed with and recorded by the course team. Where possible, students are expected to provide evidence supporting their absence and a lack of evidence may limit the decision making options of the course leader and/or examination board.
Should your record of attendance be consistently poor (i.e. fall below the 75% minimum requirement), you may be required to attend a meeting with your Course Leader to discuss your absences. In the event you fail to attend the meeting without due notice, you will receive a further letter inviting you to a re-arranged meeting. If you do not attend this meeting, you will then be considered to have withdrawn from the course.
Your responsibilities as a student
We encourage you to make use of all the facilities and resources available to you, including libraries and ICT facilities, to enable you to pursue your studies diligently and take responsibility for your own learning. You should familiarise yourself with University and Brighton Business School Rules and Regulations including any relating to your course and should be aware of the requirements of your course. Your course programme team, including the course administrators are available to clarify any questions you may have. Contact details of all the course team are available in your course handbook.
9.3 Disability Statement
The University of Brighton is fully committed to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act 2001 (SENDA), which extended to educational institutions the provisions of the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. The booklet entitled Access and Support for Disabled Students summarises the University’s approach to and provision for students with all types of disability, including long-term conditions, mental health difficulties, sensory impairments and specific learning difficulties. A copy of the booklet is available from Student Services, and a reference copy is held in the School Office. Fuller information about relevant services can be found at:
Staff who co-ordinate support for students with disabilities or specific learning needs are based in the Disability & Dyslexia Team in Student Services located in the Manor House. For contact details see section 8.
If you have disability or specific learning needs please also raise this with Donna Clark in the Undergraduate Office (M160) who can make you aware of student support available.
9.4 Fire evacuation
On hearing the fire alarm
Leave the building by nearest route
Close all doors behind you.
Report to assembly point as shown on nearest fire action notice.
At all times:
Use the nearest available exit.
Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
Do not run or try to pass the person in front.
Do not use the lift.
Do not re-enter the building.
Do not congregate outside the main entrance.
NB These are generic procedures; please refer to any additional specific procedures associated to individual buildings.
Students with a disability or mobility problems should notify their personal tutor, course leader or course administrator so that evacuation arrangements can be set up for them.
For further information on health and safety procedures at the University go to:
9.5 Observing copyright laws
Under UK copyright law, you must not copy someone else’s copyright material unless (a) you have their permission or (b) it falls within the limits of what is known as ‘fair dealing’. Most works remain in copyright for 70 years after the death of the author/creator.
‘Fair dealing’ for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ permits you to make a single copy of a ‘reasonable proportion’ of a copyright work. ‘Reasonable’ is not legally defined but it is recommended that you keep within the following limits:
• one complete chapter or up to 5% of a book;
• one article from any one issue of a periodical or set of conference
proceedings;
• up to 10% (up to a maximum of 20 pages) per short book (without chapters), report, standard or pamphlet;
• one poem or short story (maximum 10 pages) from an anthology;
• one separate illustration or map up to A4 size;
• short excerpts only from musical works (not whole works or movements) and no copying for performance purposes.
In all cases, you should acknowledge the source of the work.
9.5.1 Multiple photocopies
Should you need to make multiple copies of copyright material for classroom use, please first read the notice ‘Copyright – multiple copies’ which should be on display near each university photocopier. Further information is available online at .
9.5.2 Copyright and the internet
Do not assume that just because something appears on the internet, it must be in the public domain. All material on the internet is protected by copyright. Look for a copyright statement (often on the website’s home page under ‘copyright’, ‘terms and conditions’, ‘disclaimer’ or similar) and unless copyright has been explicitly waived, seek permission before re-using it in any publicly-accessible document (web page, poster, etc). Taking a single paper copy of a ‘reasonable proportion’ for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ (using the fair dealing limits outlined under ‘single photocopies’ above) is OK but cutting and pasting from someone’s web page to add to your own website or to send to a group is not. For more guidelines on electronic fair dealing, see
If you are looking for an image to use in your coursework, remember that images retrieved from Google, Yahoo, etc are often subject to copyright. Start by checking the sources listed on the Online Library’s ‘film, image and sound sources’ page on the Reference Shelf
Many of these collections are available for non-commercial use without payment.
9.5.3 Scanning
You may scan a ‘reasonable proportion’ of a printed document for ‘private study or research for a non-commercial purpose’ (using the fair dealing limits outlined under ‘single photocopies’ above) but it must remain for your personal use only. Do not put scanned copyright material on a computer network and do not distribute it by email. If you use any scanned copyright material in your course work, do not alter it, always put text between quotation marks, and always acknowledge your source. Remember, unacknowledged use of scanned material in your course work could make you liable to accusations of copyright theft and plagiarism.
9.5.4 For further information on copyright
The UK Intellectual Property Office website () is a useful starting point for copyright information but much of the university’s use of copyright material is determined by individual licence agreements covering material such as print materials, digitised texts, OS maps, newspapers, T.V. and radio programmes, e-journals etc. If you need any further information on this subject, please check out the documents on copyright at .
10 University of Brighton Alumni Association: your academic home
The alumni association is here for all of our alumni (former students) whether they graduated last year or 50 years ago, but it is also here for current students.
Alumni Advice Network
University of Brighton students can access the expertise and experience of our worldwide alumni network from a full range of courses. The Alumni Advice Network is a flexible, diverse community of international alumni experts who make a huge impact on our current students. Over the past year, Alumni Advice Network members have:
• delivered industry-specific talks
• provided one-to-one advice
• offered networking opportunities
• participated in careers interview panels
• mentored students through the award-winning Momentum scheme
• lent their talents to student and university projects
• given work experience opportunities.
Experience counts: ask our alumni
We know that the expertise, skills and knowledge possessed by our alumni community (currently numbering over 140,000 worldwide) could be of significant benefit to you, our current students. You can access the expertise and experience of our global alumni network from a full range of courses through the Alumni Advice Network.
If you would like to be put in touch with a graduate to talk about their experiences at university or about a specific career sector, please get in touch and we can match you up.
Contact askalumni@brighton.ac.uk for more information.
brighton.ac.uk/alumni
Employability
Work experience of any kind can enable you to broaden your experience, develop confidence, gain skills, maximise your potential, acquire business experience and learn to sell yourself. It is also an opportunity to find out what a job or occupation is really like before you commit to working in it.
It has always been crucial in helping you get ahead in competitive industries, but in the current climate work experience is crucial in giving you the advantage over other applicants your qualification is only part of the package employers are looking for.
There are many opportunities to get involved in different paid and unpaid activities, both across the university and beyond.
Volunteering
Volunteering can equip you with invaluable work-related skills such as team work, communication and being able to demonstrate initiative and commitment.
• Active Student provide a supported volunteering programme for students, which aims to match the placement to your current skills as well as looking at what you would like to gain from participation. More information about the benefits of volunteering and the opportunities available on the brighton.ac.uk/careers/volunteer/why-volunteer/
• Within the University you can also volunteer with Sport Brighton - and the Student union volunteering/
• Some courses also have the opportunity to undertake volunteering as part of your university course.
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Doing internships and placements
Many of our courses are designed to include compulsory professional placements (brighton.ac.uk/careers/develop-your-skills/placements-and-internships/) as part of the curriculum, while others offer placements and volunteering opportunities as optional parts of specific module choices. Employer and graduate feedback consistently suggests that these choices offer a real chance to improve your employability, your confidence and to start linking up your academic skills within th e professional environment. If you want to know more about what opportunities may be available within your course structure, talk to your Course Leader, Personal tutor or Year Tutor and they will be able to provide you with further details.
Working part-time
Many students now work part-time to fund their studies. Even the most basic jobs will help you to gain additional skills to put on your CV. The Careers Service runs a vacancy and events service which students can register for and get alerts when vacancies become available - brighton.ac.uk/careers/find-a-job/finding-part-time-jobs/
In addition there are a number of ways to work part time for the University Student Ambassadors, Student Helpers (Library shelving and Computer helpers), Student Union STARRS see brighton.ac.uk/careers/find-a-job/finding-part-time-jobs/working-for-your-university/
Careers fairs, recruitment events and workshops
The Careers Service run different events that provide the opportunity to network with employers and find out about the skills they are looking for in employees. There are also a host of employability workshops to help you identify and learn new employability skills. Find out whats events are coming up on our events page brighton.ac.uk/careers/events/
Beepurple
Beepurple is the universitys entrepreneurship network, made up of students, graduates and staff who are interested in developing their enterprise and creativity skills and/or their business ideas. They run a variety of activities, workshops and talks throughout the year as well as providing the opportunity to network with current and former students. For further details, please see brighton.ac.uk/careers/enterprise/
Get involved in the Students Union
The student union offer a range of activities and opportunities that can help you to develop different skills such as team-working, confidence and self-management. This includes opportunities for part-time work and volunteering, the chance to stand for election as a student-representative or sabbatical officer, and through getting involved in the hundreds of student union societies, clubs and activities. For more information please see website
Mentoring
Mentoring can provide an excellent forum for personal development, not just for the mentee but for the person mentoring too. This can include improved confidence, listening skills, cooperation and strategic thinking. The Careers Service runs 2 mentoring schemes these pair students with business mentors
brighton.ac.uk/careers/develop-your-skills/momentum-mentoring-scheme /
brighton.ac.uk/careers/develop-your-skills/lgbt-uni-amex-mentoring-scheme/
Leadership development
There are several student roles within the institution that may particularly suit students who are looking to develop their leadership skills. These include opportunities to work as Student Ambassadors at open days or within local schools, working as a sabbatical officer or a course rep for the students union, being captain of a sports team or chair of a student society, or by working as a leader for the Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) programme brighton.ac.uk/ask/pass/
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