Postgraduate Key Information 2017/18

KEY DATES:
SEMESTERS:
Semester 1 28 September 2017 27 January 2018
Semester 2 28 January 2018 16 June 2018
DEADLINE FOR CHANGING OPTION MODULES:
Semester 1 13 October 2017
Semester 2 9 February 2018
VACATIONS:
Winter 17 December 2017 7 January 2018
Spring 17 March 2018 15 April 2018
EXAM PERIODS:
Semester 1 15 January 2018 27 January 2018
Semester 2 21 May 2018 9 June 2018
Supplementary (Referrals) 20 August 2018 31 August 2018
RELEASE OF MARKS:
Semester 1 22 February 2018
Semester 2 28 June 2018
Supplementary (Referrals) 13 September 2018
Award December 2018

KEY CONTACTS:
TITLE NAME EMAIL
Director of Postgraduate Programmes (Acting) Julia Bennell J.A.Bennell@soton.ac.uk
Senior Tutor Shahnaz Ibrahim si1g10@soton.ac.uk
Academic Integrity Officer Jonathan Klein J.H.Klein@soton.ac.uk
Master of Business Administration Dr Nuno Da Camara nuno.dacamara@soton.ac.uk
MSc Accounting & Finance Dr Oliver Marnet O.Marnet@soton.ac.uk
MSc Accounting & Management Dr Yun Dai yun.dai@soton.ac.uk
MSc Business Analytics & Finance Dr Yue Wu Y.Wu@soton.ac.uk
MSc Business Analytics & Management Sciences Dr Yue Wu Y.Wu@soton.ac.uk
MSc Business Risk and Security Management Dr Alasdair Marshall A.Marshall@soton.ac.uk
MSc Business Strategy & Innovation Management Dr Pelin Demirel P.Demirel@soton.ac.uk
MSc Cyber Security Risk Management Dr Tiejun Ma tiejun.ma@soton.ac.uk
MSc Digital Business & Entrepreneurship Dr Vadim Grinevich V.Grinevich@soton.ac.uk
MSc Digital Marketing Dr Ioannis Krasonikolakis I.Krasonikolakis@soton.ac.uk
MSc Finance Dr Tapas Mishra T.K.Mishra@soton.ac.uk
MSc Entrepreneurship & Management Dr Pelin Demirel P.Demirel@soton.ac.uk
MSc Human Resource Management Dr Guy Vernon G.Vernon@soton.ac.uk
MSc International Banking & Financial Studies Prof Richard Werner R.Werner@soton.ac.uk
MSc International Financial Markets Prof Taufiq Choudhry T.Choudhry@soton.ac.uk
MSc International Management Dr Ian Cammack I.J.Cammack@soton.ac.uk
MSc Knowledge & Information Systems Management Dr Christophe Mues C.Mues@soton.ac.uk
MSc Marketing Analytics Dr Meko So M.So@soton.ac.uk
MSc Marketing Management Dr Steve Chen c.h.chen@soton.ac.uk
MSc Project Management Dr Ramesh Vahidi R.Vahidi@soton.ac.uk
MSc Risk & Finance Dr Nongnuch Tantisantiwong N.Tantisantiwong@soton.ac.uk
MSc Risk Management Dr Tiejun Ma tiejun.ma@soton.ac.uk
MSc Supply Chain Management & Logistics Dr Toni Martinez-Sykora A.Martinez-Sykora@soton.ac.uk
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:

MODULE: A Module is a specified element of learning material with its own learning outcomes and assessment
procedures. (The terms 'Unit' and, in the context of the Student Records System, 'Course' are synonymous with
'Module'.)
CORE MODULES: Core Modules MUST be taken and MUST be passed at the University Pass Mark 50.
COMPULSORY MODULES: Compulsory modules MUST be taken and may be Passed by Compensation.
OPTION MODULE: An Option Module is a Module selected from a group of available Modules which does
not become Core or Compulsory on selection. Option Modules may be Passed by Compensation.

PART: A Part is a collection of Modules which is assessed as a group to determine Progression. For full time
postgraduate students a Part normally corresponds to two semesters of study.

PASS MARK: The University standard Module Pass Mark for Postgraduate programmes is 50.

PASS BY COMPENSATION: A student passing all Core Modules but failing to achieve the Pass Mark in non-Core
Modules totalling no more than 30 CATS may be awarded credit provided no Module mark is less than the
Qualifying Mark of 35.

NON-COMPENSATABLE FAIL: A failed Module which cannot be Passed by Compensation. A failed Module is Non-
Compensatable if the mark achieved for the Module is lower than the Qualifying Mark, or if the failed Module is a
Core Module for the programme.

QUALIFYING MARK: This is the minimum mark that must be achieved in a Module in order for a Pass by
Compensation to be awarded. The University standard Qualifying Mark for Postgraduate programmes is 35.

FAIL: A Fail may apply to a Module, a Part or a Programme.

A failed Module is one in which no credit is awarded.
A failed Part is one in which either insufficient credit is awarded or any required Average Mark for the Part
is not achieved.
A failed Programme is one in which insufficient credit is awarded or the minimum required Final Average
Mark is not attained.

REFERRALS: A student who does not Pass has a right to Refer. Referral is the re-taking of all or part of the
assessment or an alternative assessment for a failed Module in order to achieve the Pass Mark. After the
application of compensation, students may take Referral assessments in failed modules totalling not more than
30 CATS. Marks obtained at Referral will be capped at the Module Pass Mark. Referral assessments are usually
taken in the August/September Supplementary Period at the end of the academic year in which the Module was
failed.

CAPPED MARK: The Capped Mark will be less than or equal to the Module Pass Mark. When a mark is "Capped"
the mark used to calculate the Average Mark carried forward to determine the final degree classification is: the
Module Pass Mark, when the actual mark achieved for the Module is equal or greater than the Module Pass Mark
and is the actual mark if the actual mark achieved is lower than the Module Pass Mark.

PROGRESSION: A student who Passes a Part of a programme Progresses to the next Part, or in the case of the final
Part of their programme, progresses to award (Classification of their degree).

REPEAT: Repeat is the re-taking of assessments during the academic year following the first attempt, or following
an unsuccessful Referral. Students may choose whether to Repeat Internally or Externally, following academic
counselling from the School.

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INTERNAL REPEAT: A student choosing an Internal Repeat will be required to Repeat All Modules, including those
passed at the first attempt. Marks for Modules in which the Module Pass Mark was not obtained at the first
attempt are capped at the module pass mark (50); for all other modules the mark obtained at Repeat will be
used. The student is entitled to attend all taught sessions, and required to submit all coursework and to take all
examinations. Fees are payable for an internal repeat.

EXTERNAL REPEAT: A student choosing an External Repeat will be permitted to Repeat only those Modules in
which the Module Pass Mark (50) was not obtained at the first attempt or at Referral. The marks obtained at
Repeat will be capped at the Module Pass Mark (50). The student is not required to pay tuition fees and hence is
not entitled to access taught sessions or academic or pastoral support services. Module Profiles will specify the
mode of assessment which will be used.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE: A student successfully completing at least 60 CATS may be awarded the Certificate
of Higher Education.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: A student successfully completing at least 120 CATS may be awarded the Diploma of
Higher Education.

CLASSIFICATION:
Degree classification is based on the 100 point Mark Scheme for the final degree average as follows:
70% and over Distinction
60% - 69% Merit
50% - 59% Pass
Less than 49% Fail

SOUTHAMPTON BUSINESS SCHOOL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS: Please note you can access information regarding the University Regulations via the
Calendar: You are advised to read these regulations.

The regulations relating to Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Standalone Masters
Programmes can be found here:

http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/progression-regs-standalonemasters.html

ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION AND FEEDBACK

BLACKBOARD: ALL Southampton Business School non exam assessment must be submitted to Blackboard
Turnitin. As well as submitting assessment you can also:

Access the Module Handbook

Access the relevant level Grade Descriptors document (Level 7)
View Assessment Briefs
View Exam Rubrics and Exam Feedback
Generate Originality Reports for submissions immediately and overwrite until the due date
See your Originality Reports

The University of Southampton Blackboard server is at https://blackboard.soton.ac.uk/

ANONYMOUS MARKING POLICY: The University operates an Anonymous Marking Policy, and as such all written,
invigilated examinations are marked anonymously as standard.

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Where possible all summative assessments should be marked anonymously. Therefore it is important that you
DO NOT include your name on any work.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note that the submission deadline for Southampton Business School is 16.00 for
ALL assessment.

LATE PENALTIES: The University has a uniform policy for the submission penalty for a piece of assessed work
worth 10% or more of the final module mark. Work submitted up to 5 days after the deadline will be marked as
usual, including moderation or second marking, and feedback prepared and given to the student. The final agreed
mark is then reduced by factors in the following table:

After 16.00 on the day of submission counts as 1 day late. The number of days late increases after 16.00 each
working day thereafter.

University Working Days late Mark

1 (final agreed mark) * 0.9
2 (final agreed mark) * 0.8
3 (final agreed mark) * 0.7
4 (final agreed mark) * 0.6
5 (final agreed mark) * 0.5
More than 5 Zero

FEEDBACK: Southampton Business School commits to a 4 week turnaround from the submission date to the
return of feedback to students. This means all marking, moderation and return of feedback must take place
within 4 working weeks.

Please note the Southampton Business School policy is to provide ONLY typed or electronic feedback for written
assignments. This is provided either by printed feedback forms or online via GradeMark. For presentations,
verbal feedback may also be provided.

WORD COUNT PENALTY: Please note: this guidance is for any student taking Business School Modules
(MANG/ENTR/UOSM), policies may vary across the University.

Limits on length are set for most written assignments to reflect the amount of submitted work that is expected.
Where there is a limit on length expressed as a word count set for your coursework, this is a maximum word count
(rather than a target) and needs to be adhered to. The word limit will have been chosen with care and deemed to
be appropriate for the task. As always, you should aim to write with clarity, coherence and conciseness.

Unless stipulated by the Module Leader 10% either side of the word count is deemed to be acceptable. Any
text that exceeds an additional 10% will not attract any marks.
The relevant word count includes items such as cover page, executive summary, title page, table of contents,
tables, figures, in-text citations and section headings, if used.

The relevant word count excludes your list of references and any appendices at the end of your coursework
submission. Appendices are not always needed or expected, but they can be a useful way of providing
supplementary material which your coursework draws on but which is not essential for the reading of the
coursework. Beyond the above points, if you are not sure about whether something is included or not in the
relevant word count, then assume it is included.

You should always include the word count (from Microsoft Word, not Turnitin), at the end of your coursework
submission, before your list of references.

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EXTENSION REQUESTS: Extension requests along with supporting evidence should be submitted to the Student
Office prior to the submission date. Extensions can only be granted for circumstances beyond your control. Further
information regarding the regulations governing extension requests can be accessed via the Calendar:
http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/special-considerations.html

The Deadline Extension Request Form can be found on the Quality Handbook along with guidance:
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/quality/assessment/special_considerations.page?

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY: Information regarding the regulations governing Academic Integrity can be
accessed via the Calendar: http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/academic-integrity-regs.html

Please note that you can access Academic Integrity Guidance for Faculties and Academic Integrity Guidance for
Students via the Quality Handbook:http://www.southampton.ac.uk/quality/assessment/academic_integrity.page?
You are expected to familiarise yourself with the regulations.

Please note any suspected cases of Academic Integrity will be notified to the Academic Integrity Officer for
investigation.

EXAM REGULATIONS
It is important that you read and understand the Exam Regulations:
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/assessment/assessment_overview/examregs/

The Regulations give you more detailed information about Exam Rules and Regulations and you can download the
'Instructions to Candidates' that will appear on your timetable.

They also contain information regarding Dictionary use in Exams and Emergency Procedures such as what to do if
you feel ill before or during your exam.

UNIVERSITY APPROVED CALCULATORS: Calculators can only be used if the rubric (i.e. front of the exam paper)
allows. The University approved models are Casio FX85GT Plus and Casio FX570 (all models) they can be
purchased from any retail outlet. You can also use a Casio FX83 (all models) which is the older approved model.
No other calculator is to be used in the examination room.

USE OF DICTIONARIES IN EXAMS: The only dictionary to be brought into an exam at the University of
Southampton is defined as a 'direct translation' dictionary (word to word) only showing English to Foreign
language and Foreign language to English with no additional dialogue or explanation, context or grammar
guidance.

Please see 'Dictionary Use in Exams' http://www.southampton.ac.uk/assets/imported/transforms/content-

block/UsefulDownloads_Download/D38529F5F4EC4F05AA2D18ED5E37A2C9/dictionary-use-in-exams.pdf
for more information. These instructions will also appear when you access your personal timetable. You will need
to confirm that you have read and understood them before accessing your exam schedule.

ADDITIONAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS: If you think you will need extra time or resources for your exams, you must
be assessed by the Universitys Enabling Services first. Please see their page at
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/edusupport/.

If you declared your requirements when you applied, Enabling will be in touch with you as close to the beginning
of term as possible. If not, you must make sure you contact Enabling to arrange your assessment; failure to do so
will mean that any recommendations cannot be put into place for your exams.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Information regarding the regulations governing Special Considerations can be
accessed via the Calendar: http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/special-considerations.html
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The Special Considerations Request Form can be found on the Quality Handbook along with Special
Considerations guidance: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/quality/assessment/special_considerations.page?

ONLINE ACCESS TO MARKS: You can access your assessment marks in Banner Self Service via the SUSSED
Homepage or https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin

Within Banner Self Service under the Faculty Services menu, select Student Assessment, Marks and
Classification.
You will need your Student ID in order to look up the details, and will be asked to select which Academic
Year you wish to view.
You will then be able to select one of the following:
o Assessment Details and Component Marks - This page shows the assessment breakdown of all
modules.
o Module Marks and Progression/Classification - This page shows which modules you are
registered on, your final module mark and year outcome or degree classification as appropriate.
o Special Considerations & Academic Integrity - This page shows details of any Special
Considerations you have submitted, as well as any Academic Integrity infringements.

RELEASE OF MARKS: Please note that whilst you can view non exam assessment marks on Banner Self Service 4
weeks after the submission deadline, Exam marks are masked until the University Release of Marks dates as
follows:
Semester 1: 22 February 2018
Semester 2: 28 June 2018
Supplementary Period: 13 September 2018
Award: December 2018

Please Note all marks are provisional until they have been ratified by the responsible Board of Examiners.

FACULTY INTRANET & HANDBOOKS

Please access the Faculty SharePoint (Intranet) site for essential information available to students.

You can access the site via SUSSED https://sussed.soton.ac.uk/cp/home/displaylogin and selecting the School
tab or https://intranet.soton.ac.uk/sites/fbla/Pages/Home.aspx
Here you will be able to access the following key documents:
- Faculty of Business, Law & Art Faculty Handbook
- Postgraduate Student Handbook
- Postgraduate Dissertation Handbook

FORM STORE: https://intranet.soton.ac.uk/sites/fbla/lt/Pages/Form-store.aspx