City Campus

London Metropolitan Business School

MSc International Trade and Transport

Postgraduate Course Handbook

For admission in 2011-2012

INTTRT-C

Postgraduate Academic Year 2011-2012

AUTUMN SEMESTER Welcome Programme Teaching Christmas Break Teaching/revision Examinations Dissertation Deadline SPRING SEMESTER Welcome Programme
(new February entrants only)

Start 22 September 2011 3 October 2011 19 December 2011 9 January 2012 16 January 2012 20

January 2012

End 30 September 2011 16 December 2011 6 January 2012 13 January 2012 3 February 2012

30 January 2012 6 February 2012 2 April 2012 16 April 2012 8 May 2012 14 May 2012 18

May 2012

3 February 2012 30 March 2012 13 April 2012 4 May 2012 11 May 2012 1 June 2012

Teaching Easter Break Teaching Teaching/revision Examinations Dissertation Deadline SUMMER STUDIES PERIOD Summer Studies Period Resit Examinations Reassessment Coursework Dissertation Deadline

1 June 2012 16 July 2012 27 31

July August

31 August 2012 27 July 2012 2012 2012

Note Masters courses are based on a teaching year designed to amount to 48 weeks in total

In addition to these dates you need to be aware of other important events and deadlines throughout the year; such as coursework submission dates, publication of the exam timetable, publication of results, mitigating circumstances deadlines, programme planning deadlines. You can access these at: www.londonmet.acuk/pg-students

KEY CONTACTS Postgraduate Office: Moorgate Undergraduate and Postgraduate Office, Room MG1-02 Administration Manager of the Postgraduate Office: Sara Carruthers Course Leader: TBC Course Leaders Office: TBC Main Campus teaching location: Moorgate

CONTENTS
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE AND FACULTY Using Your Handbook Introduction to the Course Key Features of Postgraduate Courses Introduction to your Faculty Location and Faculty Facilities supporting the course Learning and Teaching on the Course Research in your Faculty BEING A STUDENT Welcome Programme Checklist Your first semester Attendance, academic engagement and employment Studying Building Careers Enrolment and Re-enrolment Credit for previous learning Module registration, course planning and approval Your Timetable Publication of Results and Transcripts MANAGING YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE ON-LINE Your University IT Account Communication Your Contact Details Evision WebLearn Online module resources StARS Course Committees Students views on modules and courses Postgraduate representation through the Students Union SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE Postgraduate Office Postgraduate Course Leader Module Lecturers Student Success through Learning Development Student Services Disabilities and Inclusion Placements/study abroad DISSERTATION OR PROJECT Registration Supervision Arrangements Topic approval Planning and Timing Submission MARKING AND ASSESSMENT Academic Regulations Marking and grades Your responsibilities concerning Assessment Academic Misconduct Assessment Feedback Submission of coursework Examination Timetable

3 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 11.1 11.2 Past Examination Papers Mitigating Circumstances Assessment Board Appeals Action in the event of failure to pass a module University Criteria for Awards Withdrawal from a module Intermission of Studies Mode of Study Course Transfers STUDY RESOURCES AND FACILITIES Libraries and Special Collections Academic Liaison Librarians and Subject Guides Student feedback ICT Services and Media Resources Open Language Programme COURSE SPECIFICATION USEFUL INFORMATION DIRECTORY OF MODULES FOR THE COURSE INDEX OF KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION Relevant University Procedures Useful online information

1.0

WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE AND FACULTY

This is the Course Handbook for the MSc International Trade and Transport. The staff of the London Metropolitan Business School warmly welcome you to London Metropolitan University City Campus and to the study of International Trade and Transport.

1.1

Using Your Handbook

Your Course Handbook contains a wealth of information. Some of it will be of more relevance to you later in the course than at the start of your studies. You can access your Course Handbook either by logging into your Evision account or via the Universitys website at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/pg-course-handbooks We recommend that you read this Course Handbook thoroughly and carefully, as it covers many of the questions you will have about your course. Sections 3 and 4 in particular will help you locate the advice you will need. Section 11.1 contains an Index of key sources of information that you may need to access during your course. For more detailed information you will sometimes need to consult other sources, including:
University Student Handbook - for details of important University regulations and procedures. It

also provides information on university life and the support services available. The University Student Handbook can be accessed at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/student-handbook
PostGrad-Line a comprehensive on-line source of postgraduate course and module

information available at: https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/postgrad-line Postgraduate students webpage a comprehensive on-line resource for postgraduate students. Provides information about your course, timetables, details of timeslots and room numbers for most taught modules. Once you have completed enrolment and registration, you can view and print your personal timetable Please see: www.londonmet.ac.uk/pg-students The Course Specification (Section 8 of this handbook) defines the key features of your course, its aims, structure and learning outcomes, and includes all the modules you must study for the award. All postgraduate courses are governed by the Universitys Academic Regulations (www.londonmet.ac.uk/academic-regulations). It is your responsibility to be fully aware of the regulations which govern your studies as a postgraduate student of the University. Your course may in addition have some course specific regulations or may be governed by a Professional Body. Where relevant these are included in paragraph 32 of the Course Specification, contained within Section 8 of this handbook. You should also note that occasionally, the details in this Handbook, including the Course Specification, may be amended or revised, in order to improve the Course. The University is reviewing postgraduate education as part of its commitment to enhancing learning. This will not affect full-time students completing in September 2012. However, it is possible that this may affect a small number of part-time students. In the event of this occurring, any students affected will be advised during 2011-12. We would encourage you to participate as a Student Representative (see Section 3.6). We welcome your comments about the course or any suggestions for improvements. We wish you every success in your studies.

1.2

Introduction to the Course

The course emphasis on the management of transport and trade encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices for effective leadership and management of organisations. This includes, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of management together with rational analysis and other processes of decisionmaking both within organisations and in relation to the external context. It also includes the critical application of theory to the advancement of management practice. The particular demands placed on management by the demands of global trade and transport will be stressed. In particular, this involves attention to the crossborder, cross-culture, aspects of trade and transport

1.3

Key Features of Postgraduate Courses

The Course Specification (see Section 8) details your course curriculum and structure and you should study this carefully. Many features are defined by the Postgraduate Regulatory Framework, part of the Universitys Academic Regulations (see Section 11.1 of this handbook for details), which sets out general features common to almost all Masters courses.

(i) Full-time students starting Masters programmes in the Autumn semester are taught over a 48week year (an autumn and a spring semester and a summer studies period), requiring approximately 40 hours of study per week. For full-time students starting courses in February the workload is similar but is distributed over a longer study period and normally completed at the end of the following Spring semester. Part-time students undertake the equivalent overall workload over a longer period of study, normally at least two years. (ii) The standard Masters award requires 180 credits at level M: normally 120 credits for the taught elements and 60 credits for the Dissertation or Project. There are some exceptions to the rule, such as specified Masters courses in Human Resource Management, which require 180 credits, and the MBA at 220 credits. (iii) Most postgraduate modules are equivalent to 20 credits. Typically, a full-time student studies modules equivalent to 60 credits per semester (normally 3 modules), with 15 weeks of teaching, revision and assessment activities for each module.

(iv) The taught elements of postgraduate courses are mainly compulsory core modules and normally
include one concerned with research methodology and project development and practice, in preparation for the dissertation or project. Some courses may include designate modules, which can be chosen from a specified list for the course, or elective modules, which can be chosen from any available at postgraduate level. (v) All taught modules and the dissertation or project module, are marked on a percentage scale, with a pass/fail threshold of 50%. (vi) Based on the final aggregate of average percentage results, Masters awards are graded as: Masters (50-59%), Masters with Merit (6069%), or Masters with Distinction (70% plus)

(vii) While most students will aim to achieve the full Masters qualification, all Masters courses offer the
subsidiary awards of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma (both available with Merit or with Distinction) for students unable to complete their full programme of study. The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows: Award Masters Postgraduate Diploma Credits at level M 180 credits (Level 7) 120 credits (Level 7) Modules Required 6 modules + dissertation (60 credits) 6 modules

3 Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits (Level 7) 3 modules

1.4

Introduction to your Faculty

Dr. Reza Mirmiran, Course leader and senior lecturer in international trade and transport Email: s.mirmiran@londonmet.ac.uk, Tel: +44 2073201576 Dr Reza Mirmiran is a Senior Lecturer in international trade and transport at the London met. Business School where he is developing and teaching postgraduate and undergraduate courses on trade, logistics and supply chain management. Reza is a Visiting lecturer at Industrial Management Institute (IMI) In Iran, where he has developed and taught courses on supply chain and industrial management Prior to this post Reza was a Assistant Director at the Greenwich Maritime institute (GMI) at University of Greenwich and prior to that a Research assistant at London Guild hall university. He holds a BSc in Maritime Studies and Msc from in International Shipping from the University of Plymouth. He started his career in International Trade as a shipping operation manager and merchant ship officer. Dr. Robyn Pyne, Senior lecture in transport, logistics and supply chain management, Email: r.pyne@londonmet.ac.uk, Tel: +44 2073201456 Dr.Robyn Pyne started her career in International Trade and Transport with a Trinty House Scholarship to study Nautical Science, including initial training to be a Navigation Officer in the UK Merchant Navy. She went back to university in the year 2000 to study Maritime Business and Maritime Law at the University of Plymouth. After gaining an Economic and Social Research Council Scholarship in 2004, she holds an MSc in Social Research Methods and completed her PhD in International Shipping and Logistics in 2010. She was formerly a Lecturer in Maritime Business with the Centre for International Shipping and Logistics at the University of Plymouth and joined London MET in September 2011. Following its launch in August 2007, London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS) is now one of the largest Business Schools in Europe with ambitions and capabilities to match this international profile. With approximately 200 full-time academic staff, over 9,000 students, and over 100 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the formation of LMBS has enabled us to build on our already well established reputation as one of the largest and most successful providers of business and management education in the country. The School is located across both University campuses and we are the only UK business school located in the city of London. Our vision is to be the leading international business school in our chosen markets, through innovation and the development of global networks. Our mission is to enable individuals and organisations to realise their potential through the provision of excellent business and management education. LMBS offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive courses within eight subject groups. These are: Accounting and Business Law Business Analysis, Information Systems, Transport and Logistics Economics Finance and Financial Services Human Resource Management Management, Strategy and Leadership Marketing and Communications Tourism, Sport and Creative Industries

4 We currently offer over 60 postgraduate courses in the above subject areas. In addition to general business and management courses such as the MBA and MA Management, there are more specialist courses in disciplines such as financial derivatives and corporate governance and courses serving specific industry sectors such as events management and transport. We also award Professional Doctorates and PhDs. We regularly review our course portfolio, and recent new postgraduate courses have included Aviation Management, Project Management and Digital and Experiential Marketing. A number of our courses are run jointly with Business Schools in Europe, Asia and North America so that students have the opportunity to study in two countries and even obtain dual awards. Currently postgraduate students account for 30% of our student body and we aim to continue to be a provider of first choice for postgraduate/post-experience study.

1.5

Location and Faculty Facilities supporting the course

Room 210, Moorgate Building LMBS is based on both campuses. At the City campus, the School is located in the Moorgate building. At the North campus, the School is located in Stapleton House. Teaching mainly takes place in these buildings but large classes may be timetabled in other University buildings on the respective campuses. A key feature of the LMBS student experience is the provision of resources to enhance learning. As well as well-stocked libraries and modern ICT labs using cutting-edge technology, our facilities include a Bloomberg Research Trading Room where you can get hands-on experience of a dealing room, and a flight simulator on which aviation students can get experience of landing an aircraft. All courses are supported by a virtual learning environment, Weblearn, and we continue to invest in learning materials and platforms. Currently we are working with our counterparts at the Universities of Cambridge and Nottingham to develop electronic learning resources. Accommodation and facilities for students at each site include lecture theatres, classrooms, learning resources, administrative and student support facilities and refreshment and social facilities. At Moorgate and Stapleton House you can also find the offices of our employer engagement unit Business Works - which has links with a large number of companies and organisations and can assist students to obtain work placements and internships. Business School students also benefit from the modern facilities in the wider University. These include the Graduate School, designed by the world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, and new sports and fitness facilities located in the state of the art Science Centre.

1.6

Learning and Teaching on the Course

based around the following: Trade Theory and Trade Development; Trade Barriers; Trade, Transport and the Environment; Sea Transportation Organisation and Management; Transport & Trade in Economic Development; Transport & Logistics; The Strategic Management of Trade and Transport; The Business Risks of Trade; The Law of Trade and Transport.

The thematic approach of the course is

By the end of the course, the student is expected to: 1. Acquire an understanding of the main theories of international shipping, transport and trade; 2. Critically examine the potential barriers to world trade; 3. Be aware of the critical link between transport, trade and the environment within the context of sustainable mobility; 4. Explain the role of management and organisation of sea transport in fulfilling its role of efficiently servicing the demands of world trade;

5 5. Evaluate the symbiotic role of trade and transport in the promotion of economic development in newly industrialising countries; 6. Explore the role of management in securing efficient and equitable transport and trade flows; 7. Examine the inherent financial risks of trade and transport; 8. Appreciate the legal principles of global transport and trade facilitation and dispute resolution. LMBS endeavours to provide students with an excellent learning experience that is current, academically challenging and vocationally relevant. An emphasis is also placed upon developing students personal transferable skills and attributes in order that they can progress to rewarding careers. We work in partnership with students to develop their knowledge and skill set, provide value-added experiences, and enhance their future employment opportunities. From this year, students will be required to prepare, in conjunction with their tutors, and where appropriate their employer, a personal development plan as part of their studies. There is also a programme of study skills support and cultural orientation workshops for the first few weeks of the semester. It is important that students avail themselves of the opportunity these provide for preparing for advanced study at postgraduate level. The most recent subject review of our teaching, student support and course provision by the UK Governments Quality Assurance Agency awarded business and management education top marks and so placed it in the top 5% of UK Business Schools. In addition, the Schools commitment to teaching has been recognized nationally and is reflected in the award of National Teaching Fellowships, Lecturer of the Year, and other awards to staff. The Business School also has strong links with employers and professional bodies. We encourage students to take advantage of opportunities for gaining work experience whilst on their course. To this end our Business Works unit has extensive links with industry and can assist students in obtaining placements and internships. Recent employers we have worked with include Air France, Arsenal Football Club, Barclays Bank, BBC Worldwide, Chester Boyd, HSBC, Limelight Projects, Orient Express and the Hilton Hotel Group. We can also help students secure work experience abroad. Recent overseas based employers of our students include: Disney Florida and Paris, Rail Europe, DICR Europe Ltd, Eurocity Consultants (Brussels), Dunas Hotel (Grand Canaria), Siemens (Germany), Orient Express Hotels and Trains and Cruises Worldwide. Professional bodies we work with include the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, British Academy of Management and Royal Aeronautical Society. Many of our courses lead to membership of these and other professional bodies. Our graduates can be found working in many countries and in all sectors of the economy. Some of the organisations where our students have found employment include: BP, Coutts Bank, Daiwa, Deloitte and Touche, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Forte UK, Marks and Spencer, Rank Xerox, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Virgin. Course leaders and other faculty members can often provide information leading to important contacts with prospective employers.

1.7

Research in your Faculty

Dr. Reza Mirmiran research interests includes International Trade and Transport, European Union Competition Policy Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP). Shipping economics and finance.

6 His research activities in these areas involving a number of other academic partners in Belgium and. Currently, he is working towards joint project with royal institute of Sweden on European logistics, Investing demand generation for logistics and itera-EU trade. The consequences of European business environment are the main concerns of governments, business and academia. Since the EU trade connection is a complicated, vital and costly factor, most of the efforts of governments and business are to identify the practical difficulties and ways to solve them. Dr. Robyn's research and teaching have taken her as far afield as China, where she joined the faculty of Dalian Maritime University as a visiting lecturer from 20072009. While in China she collected extensive data for her PhD as well as studying Mandarin. Her research interests range from intermodalism and port centric logistics to the economics of the global labour market for seafarers, on board organisation and safety management, and internationalising maritime education and training curricula to improve intercultural competencies. Research is a very important aspect of the Business Schools work. It underpins the curriculum, sustains excellence in our teaching, supports consultancy, promotes relations with national and international partners and sustains an academic and intellectual ethos within the School. Research in the Business School is wide ranging in terms of the issues we address. We are, however, developing a distinctive profile and reputation around a number of research themes which characterise our mission, values and subject strengths, including financial services, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, cultural and creative industries, world markets, governance, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, employment and equal opportunities, business analysis, professional and managerial practice and pedagogy. Through multi and inter-disciplinary research we can address real-world problems which are rarely amenable to single disciplinary solutions. Our partnerships with corporate, public sector and other educational organisations also provide us with a strong base for carrying out policy and practice-based and transnational research. Research in the Business School is mainly organised around a number of Research Centres. Currently these are: Cities Institute Management Research Centre (MRC) Comparative Organisation and Equality Research Centre (COERC) Centre for International Business and Sustainability (CIBS) Centre for Corporate Responsibility (CCR) Transport Research and Consultany (TRaC) Centre for Research in Marketing (CERMARK) Centre for Business Education Research (CEBER) Centre for Research in Cultural Industries Management (CeRCIM) Centre for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): Banking, Economics and Finance Centre for Research in African Business (proposed) These Centres undertake pure and applied research and consultancy in their fields. They also organise workshops, seminars and conferences, often with a strong international dimension, produce working papers and reports and publish articles in academic and practitioner journals. Senior staff are also represented on the editorial boards of these publications. Our research activity is funded partly by the University itself, and partly externally by bodies such as the European Commission, UK Research Councils, Trusts and Foundations. We also carry out applied research and consultancy for a range of clients in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Some examples of our many recent and current projects and research areas are: Employee reward policy and practice trends internationally Current trends in expatriation practice Equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

7 Visitor research in Londons Royal Parks Voice and value debates and knowledge dissemination Nonprofit, social and arts marketing Digital and internet aspects of fundraising Role of tourism in poverty alleviation in Africa and SE Asia Monetary rules for the open economy Central Bank independence and economic performance in industrial and developing countries Learning, jobs, human capital and growth Pricing American-style derivatives Corporate rules, distributive justice and efficiency Corporate Social Responsibility in UK local authorities IT governance and business intelligence Analysis of business success in Londons Olympic zone and hinterland Foreign direct investment and political stability Economics of film production and distribution Analysis of problem-based learning in economics teaching General equilibrium model for credit and market risk Japanese management practices Management implication of NHS reforms Trends in HRM in the Nigerian employment system Diversity and equality in the voluntary sector Leadership styles and their impact on corporate social responsibility Communication of new product development in firms Factors influencing the internationalisation of retailing firms Patient satisfaction in public and private health care Enterprise education for black minority ethnic young people Visitor management strategies in tourism Online consumer behaviour in the hospitality sector Sustainable tourism indicators for the Caribbean

There are often opportunities for students themselves to participate in this research and inspiration for students dissertation topics can often be found by discussing such research projects with tutors. If you would like to know more about the work of the research centres and Institutes in the University, speak to your course leader. The Business School offers postgraduate students many opportunities to extend their academic and professional development beyond the immediate boundaries of their course. In addition to work placements and internships, there are regular conferences, seminars and workshops, presentations and talks by outside speakers, industry and professional body events, student competitions and business challenges, visits and social activities. You are encouraged to engage in these activities which will add value to your CV. Details can be obtained from your course leader and from the LMBS web pages.

2.0

BEING A STUDENT

Undertaking study at postgraduate level is likely to involve new and different methods of working compared to your previous experience. You will study more specialised subject matter at a more advanced level, relatively quickly and over a shorter period. You will be expected to pursue your studies with a greater degree of independence than at undergraduate level and to set your own learning objectives within the framework of the course. The remainder of this section highlights the general features and expectations associated with postgraduate study.

2.1

Welcome Programme Checklist

Following the Welcome Programme and Course Introductory Meeting, you should check that you have received the following: an ID card (including library number and computer network username) an email address a course timetable the location of your Postgraduate Office the location of your Faculty Administrative Office the location of your main learning centre and IT facilities the name of your Course Leader

If you arrived late you will still need to obtain the items above and there will be a late Welcome session for you. Contact your designated Postgraduate Office to ensure you know what to do and where to go to get started. Classes commence from Monday 3 October 2011, immediately following the Welcome Programme.

2.2

Your first semester

After your welcome, you will find yourself in the first week of formal teaching, where you will meet the module lecturers, who will often be giving the main lecture for the module, and other teaching staff, who may be taking seminars or workshop groups. In this period you will also undertake an induction process/programme which will normally last between 1-3 weeks depending upon your course, which will help guide you through your semester and prepare you for your Masters Level course more generally. This induction period will be specifically designed with your disciplinary area in mind and will be different from course to course. However, at course level you should expect to receive information on the following as a minimum: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) Welcome and Induction by Course Leader to the course Introduction to course materials and handbooks Guidance on student/staff roles, rights, responsibilities and expectations Further support with understanding any timetabling information Course specific requirements regarding Library etc Role of the Postgraduate Offices Any Health & Safety requirements e.g. Lab protocols Specific Study Skills as necessary Mitigating Circumstances Policy on Plagiarism Personal Tutorial arrangements Election of Student Representatives (STARS)

In addition, your Course Leader will be able to point you in the direction of other introductory materials or sessions run by other University departments, for example, Library Services, Student Services or the Students Union.

9 This induction schedule will culminate in one of two social events hosted by the University and the Students Union. These will take place three weeks into your first semester and you are welcome to attend one of these sessions which will be held at both campuses. Your first semester usually involves mainly compulsory (core) modules covering essential subject contents and skills elements in your area of study. During this first semester you will meet with your Course Leader who will discuss your study programme and advise you on how to plan your studies for the second semester if you did not do this at the start of the course.

2.3

Attendance, academic engagement and employment

Your success depends upon full and regular attendance at all classes, seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials and the completion of all of your module assessment(s), including your dissertation. Our records show that students who do not attend all their classes are at very high risk of failure. The Universitys Academic Regulations make it clear that attendance and full academic engagement are requirements of your registration on your course. The content of modules is progressive, so if you miss a session you will need to catch up. However, we do recognise that for some postgraduate students there may be occasions where your absence is unavoidable; in such circumstances, we strongly recommend that you contact your Course Leader or Module Tutor/Lecturer. If you are having ongoing difficulties with attendance or committing fully to your postgraduate studies please contact your Postgraduate Office for advice on what to do. Please note - for international students, the University is required by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to confirm that you are in regular attendance. The University looks carefully at the evidence of your attendance and academic engagement and full-time students who fall below these requirements can find themselves being moved to a part-time programme. This can have serious implications for you and your course. In the case of part-time students, if you fail to meet attendance and academic engagement requirements the University may withdraw you from some of your modules. In some circumstances this can also lead to you being required to leave your course. We recognise that you may need to undertake part-time work, but strongly advise you not to take employment of more than 15 hours a week if you are a full time student (should you need to take employment of more than 15 hours per week we recommend you register as a part-time student). The Universitys Employment Service, in Student Services, can help you find a suitable part-time job that can enhance your employability and complement your studies. (https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices/careers)

2.4 Studying
As a postgraduate student, you will be seeking to develop your learning at more advanced level and your course will provide many opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills. To make the most of these you will need to develop a strategy for your studies, planning ahead, managing your time effectively and reflecting on your learning. Assessment is an important feature of study at postgraduate level. Each module booklet sets out detailed assessment requirements and learning outcomes, providing a focus for your studies. There are various forms of assessment and modules often involve a combination of examination and coursework or presentation. It is important that you understand clearly the expectations and deadlines for each item of assessment. You should be aware that all the various coursework assessments and examinations have to be completed for the achievement of your final award. In addition to attending the timetabled sessions, you will need to study in your own time. You should expect to spend 12-14 hours per week on each module, making a 40 hour per week commitment for a full-time student. Part-time students need to plan a similar time commitment for each module, but will generally be taking fewer modules at any one time.

10 Independent study is particularly important when planning work for your dissertation or project. This is a substantial piece of work, to be developed and completed over a relatively lengthy period, with much of the writing concentrated in the final stages. Working closely with your assigned supervisor, you will need to plan your work carefully, with initial discussion to define the topic, preparatory research and reading, planning the structure of the research and final report, writing and re-writing particular sections and drafts. Please be respectful of the learning environment and remember to switch off your mobile phone before entering all classes and study areas. In summary: plan your learning strategy; allocate enough time; attend all of your module lectures, tutorials and other sessions; start assignments well in advance; seek advice and help when you need to; use the learning resources offered; and, enjoy the learning experience!

2.5

Building Careers

At London Metropolitan University we pride ourselves in taking seriously your future employment potential. Whether you are studying for a postgraduate qualification in order to seek employment, developing an existing career or to engage with new career opportunities we will prepare and support you in this transition by developing the attributes and skills that employers need and by training your mind to deal with complex questions. Your course has been designed with the involvement of employers at a variety of levels and for many of you, your award will be accredited by a professional body recognised directly or indirectly by the industry to which it serves. All Masters level qualifications will enable you to specialise or to become more highly specialised in an area of employment or practice related to a particular profession. All of our Masters graduates will normally be equipped to continue academic study at a higher level, for example for a PhD or a professional doctorate. Graduates of a Masters level qualification will typically develop a range of key skills including: being able to use initiative and take responsibility, solve problems in creative and innovative ways, make decisions in challenging situations, continue to learn independently and to develop professionally, including the ability to pursue further research where appropriate, and communicate effectively, with colleagues and a wider audience, in a variety of media. These skills have been identified by the government as being critical in curtailing the continued shortage of higher level skills within the wider UK economy and we believe that you will be best placed following graduation in developing your career aspirations. You need to be effective and adaptable in challenging times, so we offer a range of services to support you including a career planning service. To see more details on how we prepare you for employability visit: www.londonmet.ac.uk/buildingcareers

2.6

Enrolment and Re-enrolment

Enrolment is an annual process. The first time you enrol you will need to provide evidence of your identity and the qualifications which formed the basis of your offer from the University. You will also need to pay your tuition fees or demonstrate how these will be paid. The University ID card you receive at enrolment contains your library number and computer network username and allows entry to the Universitys buildings. Provided you fully completed the enrolment requirements your card should work throughout the year. If it stops working then please seek advice from your Postgraduate Office. By signing the enrolment form you confirm that you accept and will follow the Universitys regulations If you are studying on a part-time basis over more than one academic year or need to return to complete your studies, you will need to re-enrol online usually from around mid-August. Re-enrolment is necessary for your ID card to be reactivated for the new academic year. There will be a deadline for this so it is important that you complete this before the start of the next academic year.

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2.7

Credit for previous learning

If you already hold a qualification (for example from another college) that may exempt you from part of your course, you may apply for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL). Similarly, if you have undertaken work, paid or voluntary, that has resulted in learning skills or knowledge equivalent to a module you will be studying you may apply for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Collectively these are known as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). It is important to be aware that any application for APL credit in respect of postgraduate studies must be based on prior learning or experience at a suitably advanced level. This means that it is not normally possible to accredit prior learning at undergraduate level, even if the content may appear similar. The University operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), where 1 European credit (ECTS) is equivalent to 2 UK credits (CATS). Thus, each taught module of 20 credits is normally equivalent to 10 ECTS credits, and a full Masters of 180 UK credits is equivalent to 90 ECTS. If you wish to claim for APL please contact your Postgraduate Office or refer to the Index (Section 11) of this handbook for further information.

2.8

Module registration, course planning and approval

Your Course Leader should provide the information you will require in order to choose your modules. Core Modules are compulsory for your course, but your course may also offer Designate Modules, which can be chosen from a specified list. Additionally, you may be allowed to take Elective Modules, which can be chosen from any available at postgraduate level. Further information about modules and their timeslots can be found on PostGrad-Line: https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/postgrad-line. When you carry out module registration you may be able to choose some time slots, subject to capacity of the class, if the module(s) run more than once. You are more likely to get your first choices if you register on time. Programme Planning Deadlines: 2011/12 Module Registration
Dates 22 September 30 September 2011 7 October 2011 14 - 25 November 2011 20 January 2012 30 January 3 February 2012 10 February 2012 March/April 2012 18 May 2012 31 August 2012 Module choice exercise for students continuing their studies in 2012/13 Spring Semester Dissertation Deadline4 Summer Dissertation Deadline Summer Dissertation Deadline Autumn Semester 2011/12 Starters Module Choice Events during Welcome Programme1 Deadline for confirmation of Autumn Semester programmes2 Confirmation of Spring Semester Modules3 Autumn Semester Dissertation Deadline4 Module Choice Events during Welcome Programme Deadline for confirmation of Spring Semester programmes Module choice exercise for students continuing their studies in 2012/13 . Spring Semester 2011/12 Starters

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Students should plan for the whole 2011/12 programme. Students confirm their programme of study for the year and may not vary their Autumn Semester programme after this point 3 Students may make amendments to their Spring Semester programme (they cannot reduce the number of modules studied). 4 It is unlikely that students will be in a position to take their dissertation at this stage, but it is just possible that they may have sufficient credit at entry to do so.

2.9

Your Timetable

The University timetable operates from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm, Monday to Friday. You will be given a course timetable at the Course Introductory Session. This gives timeslots and rooms for all modules on your course. Once you have registered your modules you can get a print out of your individual timetable for the current semester at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/pg-course-information . Your timetable will change each semester, and will be available on the web shortly before the start of each semester. If you do not have a course timetable please contact your Postgraduate Office without delay.

2.10

Publication of Results and Transcripts

At the end of each semester Assessment Boards confirm marks and awards. The Postgraduate Offices are responsible for providing these results to you via Evision. www.londonmet.ac.uk/evision (refer 3.4 below) An official transcript will be posted to you at your home address on the completion of your course. There is no charge for this end of course transcript but a fee will be payable for any subsequent transcripts. For reason of employment or to provide proof of study at the University during your course, you may need a formal transcript, stamped by the Postgraduate Office. There is a fee for these transcripts, payable at the time of request. Requests should be made to the Postgraduate Office, who aim to produce transcripts within 5 working days of request.

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3.0
3.1

MANAGING YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE ON-LINE

Your University IT Account

You use the same account to access all University IT systems. Your account name is printed at the top of on the ID card that you receive at enrolment and is 7 characters in length (e.g. ABC1234). Your password will be set initially to be your date of birth (DDMMYYYY) so you should change to something secure when you first log in. You can change your password and set details for resetting your password at: http://my.londonmet.ac.uk

3.2

Communication

We do our best to keep you informed of what you need to know at all times. We use the Web to provide much of the information you need so it is essential to familiarise yourself with the University website. At other times we will use email to contact you so it is essential that you check your University email on a regular basis.

3.3

Your Contact Details

The University will contact you by letter, phone, or email, perhaps to arrange a meeting, to provide you with information, or to respond to a query. It is therefore essential that you keep your contact details up to date on your student Evision account. Increasingly, we use email to communicate and keep you informed. You will also have been allocated a University email address, which is your 7 character account (see 3.1 above) e.g. ABC1234@my.londonmet.ac.uk . Even if you already have an email account that you will continue to use you should regularly check your London Met account or set up an auto forward, as important messages will be sent to your University email address.

3.4

Evision

Evision is the Universitys online facility that allows you to access your personal student record, and is where you print your coursework coversheets and other forms that you may need. You also re-enrol via Evision and view information showing your attendance at classes. You can view your:

Personal and contact details (can be updated online) Registered modules Enrolment and progression Tuition fee details Record of coursework deadlines and submissions Mitigating Circumstances decisions Module results (available from notified date of publication) Details of final award

For more information please check: www.londonmet.ac.uk/evision

3.5

WebLearn Online module resources

WebLearn provides online support for your modules, enabling you to communicate with your tutor and other students. Course materials, information and assessments are available on WebLearn as well as study programmes materials and such as Writing and Communicating at University. WebLearn requires your user name and password and can be accessed at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/tltc/weblearn

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THE STUDENT VOICE 3.6 StARS

Feedback from students is vital to the University to find out how well the teaching, guidance and other services are working. This is obtained in different ways, including via Student Academic Representatives (StARs) who, supported by the Students Union, provide direct feedback from students on the course and raise any issues on their behalf. You will have the opportunity to stand for election as a StAR or to elect a fellow student.

3.7

Course Committees

A Course Committee is normally convened each semester to review a set of modules and courses and provide quality assurance. Key staff, including module and course lecturers, attend these meetings and student input is received via your StARs.

3.8

Students views on modules and courses

Students views are obtained by a variety of means such as focus groups and web-based questionnaires. While staff welcome informal feedback from students, module lecturers will produce formal monitoring reports which cover areas such as teaching, student feedback and assessment. Reports and action points agreed are available from both module and course reviews.

3.9

Postgraduate representation through the Students Union

The University is proud to work with the Students Union which now has a Postgraduate Officer whom you may wish to contact about any student, pastoral or social issue. To contact the Students Union please access: http://www.londonmetsu.org.uk/

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4.0
4.1

SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE

Postgraduate Office

The Postgraduate Office is the key administrative service to support you in your studies throughout your time at the University. You will be assigned to the Postgraduate Office linked to your course, normally in the building where the subject teaching staff are located. It will be here that you go with timetable queries, to plan your modules, to hand in your coursework, to collect letters you may need, and to ask any questions about your studies. You should also contact your Postgraduate Office in relation to the following issues:

Queries about your enrolment status or the fees that you have been charged; Queries about your timetable or the modules that are registered for you; If your ID card is not working; Submit a module query, a claim for mitigating circumstances, an appeal, or get advice about examination arrangements; Advice on claiming credit for previous study or experience; Help you contact your course leader; Obtain standard letters and council tax exemption certificates; Visa extension letters for international students; Advice on the consequences of withdrawing.

Each group of courses has a Course Administrator and you will become familiar with them throughout your time at the University. Your Postgraduate Office will also contact you if you are missing classes or not submitting work on time. The offices are normally open throughout the academic year but can also be contacted by phone or email see www.londonmet.ac.uk/registry When contacting your Postgraduate Office, please always quote your student number as it enables staff to access your information quickly and so respond to your query.

4.2

Postgraduate Course Leader

Course leaders are the main contacts for personal academic advice, including programme planning and approval, and are also responsible for the day-to-day organisation of their course and liaising with academic and administrative staff. They can be a source of valuable advice for other matters also and should be tour first port of call if problems arise. They are able to: provide you with academic advice on all aspects of your studies and progress explain the implications of assessment results and associated feedback on your academic performance advise you on managing and planning your studies; refer you to Student Services for support regarding personal problems, housing, health and finance

Your Course Leader can also write you a reference, for a job application for example.

4.3

Module Lecturers

Module lecturers are members of academic staff who lead the modules contributing to your programme of study and are key to your learning experience. They should be your first port of call for advice on any topics you do not understand following a lecture or seminar. All Module lecturers have office hours these are set times during the week when they are available for consultation. For each module there will be a Module Booklet.

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4.5

Student Success through Learning Development

Some students may need extra help with their studies, sometimes for a particular module or, more generally, across their programme. This might include help with presentations, essay writing and critical analysis. It is always best to seek help in good time and to take advantage of the range of additional classes, courses and resources available. For the full range of study and skills programmes and to find out more about the Learning Development Unit, please visit: www.londonmet.ac.uk/ldu/

4.6

Student Services

We provide a range of advice, information, guidance and counselling services to support you in achieving your academic aims, We provide advice on issues including. Academic Financial Personal Faith Careers/employment Disability Accommodation Student development Extra curricular activities

Visit our web site www.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices to find out how we can help you make your time at London Met both enjoyable and successful

4.7

Disabilities and Inclusion

The Student Advisers (Disability and Inclusion) can assist you if you have a disability, long-term medical or mental health condition or Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyslexia). Support can include: Special examination arrangements Help with finding an academic support worker Screening if you think you have a Specific Learning Difficulty Assistance to apply for study-related funding

www.londonmet.ac.uk/disabilities www.londonmet.ac.uk/dyslexia-disabilities If you are eligible for support, the Advisers can help you obtain a range of adjustments depending on the level of need identified. This may include: Practical Assistance: specialist tutors (specific learning difficulties), note-takers, or communication support Specific Adjustments to Study-Related Services: extended library loans (week loans only) or accessibility related rooming adjustments Teaching-Related Adjustments: internal needs assessment report to identify needs to Academic Staff Assessment Specific Adjustments: exam adjustments, coursework certificates or alternative assessment arrangements. Please Note There are some aspects of course assessment that cannot be changed. These are known as competence criteria. To be identified as competence criteria the assessed items must be essential to the course and all students must be able to fulfil these criteria. Although in such situations it may not be possible to alter the format of the assessment, you may still be entitled to adjustments (e.g. extra time or an amanuensis).

17 Placement support If you are required, as part of your course, to go on placement, we can provide assistance to ensure that the placement is suitable for you and for any required adjustments to be discussed and organised as appropriate. You may be entitled to government allowances. You are strongly advised to contact us for help with funding applications. For full information on the types of funding available: www.londonmet.ac.uk/disabilities www.londonmet.ac.uk/dyslexia-disabilities

4.8

Placements/study abroad
Boost your career with an accredited professional work placement project

You will be aware that in addition to qualifications, relevant professional experience can help you progress in your career. Employers are interested in graduates who have extended their learning experience by practically applying academic knowledge in the workplace. BusinessWorks at LMBS offers students the opportunity to take an assessed work placement project within their postgraduate degree programme to enhance their professional knowledge and competencies. 20 credit work placement project optional module (MNPW89N) This elective module requires you to undertake a 30 day or 210 hours work-based project in a working environment related to your subject, either during the summer or part-time during the semester. Often students are able to use their current employment for the module or can work with a Careers Consultant to help them find suitable experience. The assessment leads you to explore the business environment through the application of academic knowledge, to reflect upon your personal development and consider your future career plans.

BusinessWorks has offices at both North and City campus. In addition to assisting students with work placements, we provide guidance on how to access a variety of self-development opportunities to help you develop essential professional skills and enjoy your time at University. Moorgate: Rooms MGS-53-54 Tel: 020 7320 1462 / 1671 / 1461 Stapleton House: Room SHG-36 Tel: 020 7133 3957 / 3972 www.londonmet.ac.uk/lmbs/business-works Follow us on Twitter @BusinessWorks4U bus.works@londonmet.ac.uk

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5.0
5.1

DISSERTATION OR PROJECT
Registration

You register for your Masters Dissertation or Project in the same way as for your other modules - see section 2.8 Module Registration, Course Planning and Approval. Once you are registered for your dissertation/project, you are expected to submit it in the period for which you are registered. The Universitys standard assessment arrangements and mitigating circumstances procedures apply (see below for information on withdrawal and mitigating circumstances). Formal requirements for your dissertation are set out in detail in the Dissertation/Project Module Booklet for your course. Please note that some postgraduate courses will require you to have passed research methods before you can begin your Dissertation/Project. The main aspects are summarised below:

5.2

Supervision Arrangements

The dissertation requires commitment from the student and students should expect to demonstrate their abilities as independent learners during the process of developing and completing it. However, learning support is also provided via the following methods. 1. 2. Learning support for issues of collective interest to students is provided through a programme of dissertation workshops that also provide an arena for exchange between students. The dissertation supervisor provides each student with the necessary critical inputs from academic staff. Following the submission of the dissertation proposal, students will be paired with an appropriate supervisor who possesses expertise in the area of interest to the student and/or the methodological approach to be adopted. Following the allocation of a supervisor the student should arrange an initial meeting with the supervisor who will assist in: a. clarifying the terms of the research; b. suggesting areas of reading; c. reviewing the proposed methodology; d. establishing a timetable for the research which also includes initial dates for further meetings between the student and supervisor; e. advising the student about appropriate standards and conventions concerning the assessment; f. providing means of contact in addition to tutorials The student can reasonably expect to obtain six hours of tutorial guidance from their supervisor and a written record of the purpose and outcome of each meeting should be signed and kept by both parties using the "Dissertation Tutorial and Supervision" form provided. The student can also expect the supervisor to comment on draft work submitted during the dissertation process.

5.3

Topic approval

Ideally, we would like you to come up with the basic idea, though it is likely to be modified after discussion with a member of staff. Once you have done so, you should approach a potential supervisor to discuss the details and ask them if they would be willing to supervise it. Many students find it hard to identify suitable projects, but the following thoughts might help you. You should consider all of the modules that you have taken so far, and identify the modules and the specific parts of the modules that you found to be the most interesting. This should give you some ideas about likely subject areas.

19 You should also consult the Universitys Code of Good Research Practice which can be accessed at: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/research/the-research-and-postgraduate-office/current-students/researchethics.cfm to see whether these guidelines raise any issues for your own research, and discuss them with your supervisor.

5.4

Planning and Timing

Any pre-proposal teaching sessions/ workshops You should take module TLP003C Research Method in international trade and transport. at the end of this module you would be assess by writing a research proposal. That proposal should be handed to your module leader and that would also be your dissertation proposal. Your research proposal would be assess by the module leader on following criteria. 1. Extensive literature search and critical evaluation of previous research related to the area under investigation. 2. Clear outline of the research proposal supported by appropriate aims 3. The adoption of appropriate, critically evaluated and justified research methodology 4. A thorough demonstration of research findings together with a comprehensive analysis of the findings 5. Relevant, cogent and accurate conclusions 6. The ability of relate strategy to practice in the appropriate area 7. Well presented and well written in good English

Finally first draft for feedback need to be submits 2 weeks prior to deadline.

5.5

Submission

You must submit two copies of your dissertation/ project. One copy will be available for you to collect after marking and the other may be kept by the University, for reference. Both copies should be securely bound so that pages cannot easily be removed, lost or replaced. It is helpful if at least one of the copies is bound with front and rear boards rigid enough to hold the dissertation upright on a shelf, and has a navy blue cover with gold lettering. (Your Postgraduate Office can provide a list of thesis binders. You should expect to pay around 15 - 20 per volume). There are three standard deadline dates for submission in every academic year. The dates for 2011/12 are: Deadline Autumn Semester Spring Semester Summer Period 20 January 2012 18 May 2012 31 August 2012

Dissertations/Projects must be submitted at your Postgraduate Office

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6.0
6.1

MARKING AND ASSESSMENT

Academic Regulations

The Universitys Academic Regulations govern all aspects of assessment and those concerning postgraduate assessment can be found in Section 4.2 (www.londonmet.ac.uk/academic-regulations).

6.2

Marking and grades

The University provides you with marks and grades for the work that you submit for assessment. The detailed requirements of assessment in each module are specified in module booklets, together with indicative assessment criteria associated with different levels of performance and results. Each component of assessed work is assigned a percentage mark with a pass/fail threshold at 50%. At postgraduate level, degrees are awarded according to the overall average mark obtained for all modules and the dissertation, with classification thresholds for each grade of award as follows: 70% and above 60% - 69.99% 50% - 59.99% 0% - 49.99% Masters degree with Distinction Masters degree with Merit Masters degree Fail

At the end of each semester, module results and awards are confirmed by Assessment Boards (Subject Standards Boards and Awards Boards). Assessment Boards uphold the academic standards of your course and ensure that each student is treated fairly and equally through the assessment process.

6.3

Your responsibilities concerning Assessment

You have a responsibility to ensure that all coursework assessments are completed in accordance with the published deadlines and that all examinations are attended in accordance with the published timetable. While there are opportunities to be re-assessed in assignments and examinations (see 6.11 below) you should be aware that, under the Universitys Academic Regulations, if you pass the module on reassessment your overall module mark will be capped at the bare pass mark level of 50%.

6.4

Academic Misconduct

You are also responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is your own, and that it is appropriately referenced. The University does not tolerate cheating of any kind. You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Academic Misconduct Procedures, which list a range of categories of academic misconduct and associated penalties, covering instances of academic misconduct (plagiarism, collusion, exam cheating). From the outset of your studies you should receive information and guidance on referencing conventions and group work activities and on how to ensure that you do not contravene the Universitys Procedures. If you are unsure about referencing, paraphrasing or group work activities, you should seek advice as soon as possible from the Module Tutor, your PAA or the Students Union. An interactive guide on preventing plagiarism containing student views on plagiarism, interactive demonstrations on how to reference and quizzes can be accessed at: http://learning.londonmet.ac.uk/TLTC/learnhigher/Plagiarism/ Further information can be accessed at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/academic-misconduct

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6.5

Assessment Feedback

Assessment feedback is a critical part of your learning experience and supports successful achievement on your course. Feedback can be: diagnostic it provides an indicator of your aptitude and preparedness for study and can identify your strengths and weaknesses. formative it provides you with feedback on progress on your work. The work may or may not contribute to the overall module grade. summative it provides a measure of achievement or failure in respect of your performance in relation to intended learning outcomes for a piece of assessment. During your course you will probably receive feedback in a number of different forms. in teaching sessions to the whole class or to you individually; orally or in writing; written using a feedback sheet on your work; during the module as well as at the end. Your assessment tasks may be set for submission during the semester or towards the end of the semester. You should note carefully the following details For coursework submitted up to the end of teaching week 9 of a semester i) Your marked coursework and accompanying feedback should normally be returned to you during module sessions. Alternative arrangements may be made, for example, where the assessment involves bulky pieces of coursework.

For coursework submitted after teaching week 9 of a semester i) Your tutors feedback (without the coursework) will be available for collection either from your module lecturer or from the Postgraduate Office.

ii) The marked work with your tutors comments will be available for collection two weeks after the formal publication of the result.

iii) Any unclaimed work will be kept for a period of 6 months following publication of the result, after which
it will be destroyed. All arrangements for coursework and feedback return will normally be stated in module booklets. This should include: due dates for coursework submission; dates when coursework feedback will be distributed in class (for work submitted up to the end of week 9); dates when coursework feedback can be collected from the module lecturer or the Postgraduate Centre (for work submitted after week 9); the format by which assessment feedback will be given; the process by which coursework can be collected two weeks following the publication of the result concerned.

6.6

Submission of coursework

When handing in coursework you must ensure that you have understood and followed all the instructions provided by the module lecturer. Your coursework should be accompanied by a securely attached barcoded coursework coversheet printed from Evision. Unless you are given formal guidance to do otherwise (e.g. for some design work or work to be submitted via WebLearn), written coursework must be submitted only to the Postgraduate Office in the building that

22 the module is taught. Work handed in to tutors prior to, or on the confirmed coursework deadline date, does not constitute a valid submission and will not be processed. It is important that you retain both your submission receipt (this is an electronic receipt sent to your University email address and also available to view on your Evision account) and a copy of the coursework until the results are published on Evision. Full details of the coursework submission process, including how to obtain coursework cover sheets, can be accessed at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/coursework-exams

6.7

Examination Timetable

Examinations take place during Weeks 13, 14 and 15 of each semester and during the Summer Reassessment period in July. (See inside cover of this handbook for 2010/11 dates). The examination timetable is published three weeks prior to the start of each examination period at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/examtrack

6.8

Past Examination Papers

These are available online at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/coursework-exams

6.9

Mitigating Circumstances

Students who are unable to attend an examination must contact their Postgraduate Office on or before the date of the exam. A claim should also be made under the procedures for Mitigating Circumstances which, if accepted, will result in an opportunity to redo the exam without penalty in the summer period. Students who are unable to submit coursework by the due date should also make a claim under the mitigating circumstances process but are also expected, where possible, to submit the assignment within two weeks of the due date with an explanation of the reasons for lateness. Students who do not submit assessment and do not notify the University of the reasons for this in advance will not be eligible for reassessment and may be required to leave the course. For further information access: www.londonmet.ac.uk/mitigation If you think you are likely to need to make a claim under these procedures you are advised to contact your Postgraduate Office in advance of the due date. Claims of mitigating circumstances must be submitted to the Postgraduate Office on the appropriate form, attaching independent supporting evidence of the particular circumstances that affected your studies. Forms should be printed from: www.londonmet.ac.uk/mitigation The deadlines for the submission of claims are published at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/mitigation , but also on notice boards outside the Postgraduate Office. Prior to submitting a claim for Mitigating Circumstances you are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the Mitigating Circumstances Criteria (Section 10.3 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/academic-regulations

6.10

Assessment Board Appeals

There are only three grounds on which students may appeal against the outcome of an assessment board decision. These are very specific and an appeal may not be made in respect of an academic judgement or in respect of a rejected claim of mitigating circumstances. The University operates a strict 5 working day

23 deadline for submission of appeals, following the publication of the result(s) concerned. Refer to the Index (Section 11.1) for sources of further information. Appeals in respect of impaired academic performance due to mitigating circumstances may be made only in relation to an exam or to an assessed piece of work that was submitted by the published deadline. If successful, the assessment/reassessment concerned will be voided and any mark achieved must be surrendered. A further assessment/reassessment will then be granted, at the next opportunity, in place of the voided attempt. Such appeals WILL NOT be considered in relation to work submitted during the late coursework period (as defined in 6.9 above). Prior to submitting an Appeal you should familiarise yourself with the Procedures for the submission of Appeals (Section 10.4 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/academic-regulations

6.11

Action in the event of failure to pass a module

Reassessment
A student who attempts the final component of assessment in a module shall normally be entitled to be reassessed on one occasion in any module for which a failing mark has been awarded. Reassessment takes place during the summer resit period following the academic session in which the module was taken. However, reassessment of a dissertation shall take place at the next available assessment point (i.e. January for September submissions, May for January submissions and September for May submissions). Under the Universitys Academic Regulations, if you pass the module following reassessment, your overall module mark will be capped at the bare pass. A student who does not attempt the final component of assessment in a module will only be permitted reassessment if they have notified the University (normally in advance of the date of submission/date of examination). Where the reasons given are documented and meet the criteria for Mitigating Circumstances (see Section 6.9), a student will be entitled to be assessed during the summer period as if for the first time and will be entitled to the full range of marks for the module. Where a request for a deferral of assessment is made but the claim does not satisfy the criteria for Mitigating Circumstances, the University may agree a reassessment opportunity but any passing module mark will be capped at a bare pass. If you have received failing marks in three or more modules (60 credits) in a level you will be required to undertake a review of your academic performance with your Course Leader or nominee. On the basis of this review, you may be required to leave the course or seek admission on to a different course. You should ensure that you familiarise yourself with the University regulations on reassessment (Section 4.2 of the Academic Regulations), which can be found at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/academic-regulations Retaking a module If, after reassessment, you still have not passed a module, you may need to re-register and to take the whole module again. You are only permitted to re-register any module on one occasion and a fee may be charged for re-registrations.

6.12

University Criteria for Awards

The Postgraduate Awards Framework, the list of all of the Universitys postgraduate awards, can be found at the beginning of Section 4.1 of the Academic Regulations. Section 4.2 of the Academic Regulations details the minimum criteria for all the Universitys postgraduate awards.

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WITHDRAWAL, INTERRUPTION OR TRANSFER 6.13 Withdrawal from a module

Normally once you have a registered programme for the academic year it cannot be changed. You have until the end of week 2 of the first semester to withdraw from a module without academic or financial penalty. After this point you are expected to complete every module registered against your record and to pay any fee due for your registered programme. For further information and advice please contact your Postgraduate Office. Withdrawal from a module is not permitted after Week 2 of the first semester and students with unforeseen circumstances, which prevent completion of an assessment or a module, should submit a claim of mitigating circumstances. (See section 6.9). Requests to substitute modules for the second semester of study must be submitted by the Universitys specified deadline for such requests and shall be subject to University approval. Such requests shall only be considered where there is no reduction in the total number of modules registered.

6.14

Intermission of Studies

There may be circumstances that arise in the year that make it difficult for you to continue on your course or part of your course. If this is the case you should in the first instance, contact your Postgraduate Office, who will advise you of the options available to you. You may need to see your Course Leader and/or Student Services. Intermission of studies is only possible in exceptional cases and you will need to provide evidence of your circumstances that confirms it is not possible for you to continue on your course. Intermission can have as financial implications (where applicable) and on your status in the UK if you are an international student. During an approved intermission of studies you will not be eligible to sit examinations, submit coursework or undertake any other form of assessment. The maximum period of intermission permitted is two years and the maximum period in which to qualify for a Masters degree (including any agreed intermission) is six years. If you intermit without prior approval you will be deemed to have withdrawn from your course and you may not be allowed to recommence at a later date. For further details go to: www.londonmet.ac.uk/intermission

6.15

Mode of Study

Your mode of study is determined by the University based on the number of modules that you have registered for a particular semester (Refer to Section 4.1, Regulation 13 of the Academic Regulations). While students are permitted to change their mode of study at the end of a semester, they must be clearly registered as either full-time or part-time for each whole semester. This is because the funds allocated to the University by the Higher Education Funding Council (England) relate to the number of students registered in each mode. You should be aware that a change in mode of study is a formal University process and you should therefore seek advice from your Postgraduate Office or Student Services before making any decision.

6.16

Course Transfers

If you intend to change course, you should seek advice from your Postgraduate Office.

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7.0
7.1

STUDY RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

Libraries and Special Collections

We hope you will make full use of the study facilities, specialist library staff and extensive range of print and electronic resources available to support your studies and help you succeed. London Met students have access to our five libraries located at Calcutta House, Commercial Road, Holloway Road, Ladbroke House and Moorgate and two internationally acclaimed special collections. The Special Collections are The Trades Union Congress Library Collections which is a major research library for the study of all aspects of trade unions, employment and collective bargaining both historical and contemporary coverage. This is located on the ground floor of the Holloway Road library. The Womens Library, located next to Calcutta House building, is the oldest and most extensive collection of womens history in Europe. It is also a cultural centre and students are encouraged to attend the busy public events programme discounts for students are available. The Collections are reference only but they are an excellent source of information for essays especially for dissertations. For more information go to: www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk www.londonmet.ac.uk/sas/library-services/tuc/ All University libraries have a large range of up-to-date information and resources. The electronic resources include e-journals, e-books, and databases, which are also accessible outside the University, via the library catalogue at: http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/ Holloway Road library, re-designed in early 2011, houses plenty of new computers, comfy informal learning spaces, techno booths, teaching rooms and a caf area. All the libraries have open access networked PCs and printers, copying and media facilities to support your studies. In designated areas you can get wireless access to the Internet using your own laptop look out for the MetNet signs. All the libraries offer group and silent learning zones and there are group study rooms which can be booked. To save you time, there are many self-service facilities including borrowing and returning items, renewals and reservations. The web based catalogue is easy to use and can be accessed both on and off campus. Information on our services, library opening hours, borrowing rights, resources and contacts can be found at: www.londonmet.ac.uk/library

7.2

Academic Liaison Librarians and Subject Guides

Academic liaison librarians are qualified to provide learning support and information skills training and ensure that the appropriate information resources you need are available throughout your course. Your librarian can help you acquire valuable information literacy skills which will enable you to locate, retrieve, evaluate and use the most relevant resources for your research for specific assignments and projects. This is done in a variety of ways from drop-in workshop sessions to bespoke course group sessions planned in conjunction with academic staff and based on your learning objectives. They publish guides and online tutorials to resources specific to your subject area which are a good starting point when you need support. You can talk to your academic liaison librarian in person during one of the regular drop-in sessions at all libraries or, if you prefer, send an email with your enquiry. They are always happy to help. For further information: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/services/sas/library-services/services/sessions.cfm

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To access subject guides and find your academic liaison librarian go to: www.londonmet.ac.uk/services/sas/library-services/subject-help/subjects/index.cfm

7.3

Student feedback

Library Services are always looking at ways to improve what we offer you and welcome your views. Please go to our Comments and Suggestions link on our web pages http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/services/sas/library-services/comments.cfm or email your Learning Resources Manager http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/services/sas/library-services/services/conman.cfm

7.4

ICT Services and Media Resources

Many classrooms are equipped with fixed Audio-Visual installations, including overhead projector, PC, whiteboard and screen. The University has a number of computer studios, offering both specialist and general-purpose software, running mainly on PCs, but some on Apple Macs. Access ICT facilities can only be accessed through using individually assigned IDs and passwords. General-purpose PC and Mac studios are provided and supported by IT support staff. Most are open-access to students except when booked for teaching. Support staff Support is provided throughout the day through dedicated onsite teams, with Student Helpdesks located in Tower Building, Calcutta House, Commercial Road, Eden Grove, Ladbroke House, Moorgate and Spring House. Telephone support is available evenings and weekends every day of the year. Details can be found on the support webpage: http://my.londonmet.ac.uk Opening Hours For full details of opening hours, refer to: http://my.londonmet.ac.uk Students can access many of the Universitys computing facilities from home or another workplace via the Internet. Student Printing Laser printing is available throughout the University. A fee is charged.

FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 7.5 Open Language Programme

In addition to their main programme of study, the University offers all postgraduate students the opportunity through the Open Language Programme, to learn (or gain fluency in) one of a wide range of languages. For the majority of courses an additional fee payment is charged should you wish to pursue this. Before registering for an OLP module you will need to be assessed so that you can be placed at the appropriate level; these assessments are made by the Open Language Programme at key points in the year. The languages available are usually: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Learning is achieved through a combination of taught sessions and independent study packs, both of which are essential to make real progress. For further information please visit: www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/hal/olp

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8.0

COURSE SPECIFICATION

1. Name of course and highest award MSc in International Trade and Transport 2. Scheme Post Graduate 3. Total credit for course 180 points 4. Possible interim awards PG Certificate, (60 credits) PG Diploma (120 credits), Final award MSc. (180 points) 5. Awarding/validating institution/body LMU 6. Teaching institution London Metropolitan (City Campus) 7. Course also accredited by Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) 8. Professional body exemptions/accreditation Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers(ICS), Professional course. Exemptions in: The Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade; The Law of Carriage of Goods by Sea; Marine Insurance; Introduction to Shipping.

9. External subject benchmarks Organisations. The Organisations studied will encompass the internal aspects, functions and processes; their diverse nature, purposes, structures, governance, operations and management, together with the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between transport and trading organisations and their influence on the external context. This perspective is particularly pertinent, given the globally diverse nature of the shipping transport & trade sectors. Awareness of the range and complexity of the relevant global organisations is fundamental to the efficient and equitable management function in this environment. External context. The external context encompasses a wide range of factors including economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with their effects at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour and management of organisations. This broad multi-disciplinary context is integral to the full understanding of global trade and transport industries and their diverse markets. Trade & Transport Management. The emphasis on the management of transport and trade encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices for effective leadership and management of organisations. This includes; models, frameworks, tasks and roles of management together with rational analysis and other processes of decision-making both within organisations and in relation to the external context. It also includes the critical application of theory to the advancement of management practice. The particular demands placed on management by the demands of global trade and transport will be stressed. In particular, this involves attention to the cross-border, crossculture, aspects of trade and transport.

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10. UCAS code (undergraduate only) 11. London Met course code PMST 12. Route code

INTTRT-C
13. JACS code N800 14. Source of funding Fees and sponsorship 15. Approved to run from September 2010 16. Mode of attendance Part-Time Day/Evening, Full Time Day/Evening 17. Expected duration of course. One year full time September entry, Two years part time, September entry. For February entry - 15 months, full time. Two years, part time 18. Organised work experience/sandwich year/year abroad n/a 19. Career education, information and guidance The programme adheres to, QAA HE, Masters Awards in Business and Management, 2002, specifications on career development. In conjunction with the guidance provided by London Metropolitan Universitys Student Services, the programme is designed for career preparation in the professional fields of shipping transport and trading. The considerable linkages that the Course has already developed provides students with insight into the career demands of these employment sectors. Emphasis is placed upon assignment work and dissertations that are aimed at analysis and problem solving in the field. The Course is actively supported by, The Worshipful Company of World Traders; The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers; The Honourable Company of Master Mariners.

Student achievement prizes are sponsored by: The Worshipful Company of World Traders - Member, Algar King; The Journal of Maritime Policy & Management; ICAP Ltd Gibson Shipbrokers.

In addition, many of the teaching team are drawn from City practitioners. All have global shipping transport and trading connections. These linkages ensure that students are provided with vocational focus and are aware of the demands and extent of employment opportunities in these industries. 20. Admissions Autumn and Spring. As a specialist MSc programme, entrants will normally hold a good Honours degree in a cognate or relevant subject area. The learning and teaching methods will be expected to build on this qualification base and, in particular, will emphasise leading edge thinking in the theory and practice of the

29 subject through critical awareness of current published research and research methods. Minimum entry, via 2:2 Degree in any relevant subject area. Mature students with industrial experience and professional certification will be considered. 21. Teaching location City Campus, Moorgate. 22. Home academic department LMBS 23. Course Leader Dr. Reza Mirmiran 24. Main educational aims of the course The overriding aim for all the awards in the course is to provide a specific business education in international shipping, transport and trade. For students undertaking the major learning programme to MSc Level the aims are to: 1. Offer a contemporary course in the characteristics, role and structure of businesses in shipping, trade and transport; 2. Develop the analytical, intellectual, problem solving and decision making skills required by the professional in the world of shipping, trade and transport; 3. Endow students with a critical insight into the key problematic areas in developing and sustaining business in international shipping, trade and transport; 4. Provide students with the opportunity to research and develop critical analysis in selected areas in international shipping, trade and transport via the dissertation. For Students undertaking the minor award of Post Graduate Diploma, the aims are: 5. Offer a contemporary course in the characteristics, role and structure of businesses in international shipping, trade and transport. 6. Endow students with a critical insight into the key problematic areas in developing and sustaining business in international shipping, trade and transport. 25. Course learning outcomes MSc ITT 25a Knowledge & Understanding The thematic approach of the course is based around the following: Trade Theory and Trade Development; Trade Barriers; Trade, Transport and the Environment; Sea Transportation Organisation and Management; Transport & Trade in Economic Development; Transport & Logistics; The Strategic Management of Trade and Transport; The Business Risks of Trade; The Law of Trade and Transport.

30 By the end of the course, the student is expected to: 1. Acquire an understanding of the main theories of international shipping, transport and trade; 2. Critically examine the potential barriers to world trade; 3. Be aware of the critical link between transport, trade and the environment within the context of sustainable mobility; 4. Explain the role of management and organisation of sea transport in fulfilling its role of efficiently servicing the demands of world trade; 5. Evaluate the symbiotic role of trade and transport in the promotion of economic development in newly industrialising countries; 8. Explore the role of management in securing efficient and equitable transport and trade flows; 9. Examine the inherent financial risks of trade and transport; 8. Appreciate the legal principles of global transport and trade facilitation and dispute resolution. 25b Cognitive & Intellectual Skills. By the end of the course the student is expected to develop higher order skills that are reflected in the students ability to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Instigate independent scholarly research and investigation in order to analyse and evaluate the challenges and opportunities of shipping, transport and trade; Develop and apply intellectual skills and critical faculties, with particular trade, transport and risk; Develop and implement skills in problem solving, decision making, teamwork awareness and technical presentation; Develop and implement skills in developing, interpreting and presenting statistical data in transport and trade; emphasis in theories of

5. Carry out a critical review of the literature of transport and trade, identifying key themes and areas of academic and commercial discussion.

25c Transferable Skills:

On completion of the course students will have the transferable skills to: 1. Consistently apply their state-of-the-art knowledge and area specific principles and practice of trade and transport - and wider intellectual skills in the context of the global market; 2. Deal with complex trade and transport issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to a range of audiences within the context of global trading and transport decision-making; 3. Be pro-active in recognising the need for change and have the ability to manage change in fast moving global markets; 4. Be adaptable, and show originality, insight, and critical and reflective abilities which can all be brought to bear upon problem situations in the critical negotiations, contracts and actual freight flows in trade and transport; 5. Evaluate and integrate trade and transport theory and practice in a wide range of global market situations; 6. Operate effectively in a variety of team roles and take leadership roles where appropriate in the direction and seamless integration of transport and trade flows;

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7. Be self-directed and able to act autonomously in planning and implementing transport and trade projects at professional levels, aspiring to world standards; 8. Take responsibility for continuing to develop their own knowledge and skills, within the context of world standards in professional managerial development. 25d Subject Specific Practical Skills. On completion of the course students will have the subject specific skills to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Employ economic theory to appraise markets in trade and transport; Implement chartering procedure in shipping markets; Demonstrate competence in applying standard principles in both the Law of Carriage of Goods by Sea and Dispute Resolution in transport and trading transactions; Explain the causes of financial risk and adopt risk averse strategies; Apply commodity trading procedures within the global market; Examine the critical link between shipping management and organisation and safe and secure trade flows; Critically appraise the role of transport within the logistics supply chain; Apply management theory and practice to transport and trade problem solving.

26. Course structure diagram Course Title: MSc International Trade and Transport - September Entry (Full time) Course Type: Course Leader: Dr Reza Mirmiran
Award Semester Autumn Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Code TLP001C TLP002C TLP015C TLP014C TLP003C Title International Trade & Transport Logistics & Transport Disputes Resolution Risk Management Research Methods in International Trade and Transport Status Credit Points Notes

Masters

C C C C C

20 20 20 20 20

One Designate from

Spring Spring Spring TLP016C TLP005C TLP004C

Commodity Trading Ocean Transport Management for International Trade Dissertation

D D D

20 20 20

Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening

Summer

TLPP06C

60

Triple weighted module Any combination of modules to the value of 60 points Any combination of modules to the value of 120 points

PG Cert PG Dip

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Course Title: MSc International Trade and Transport - February Entry (Full Time) Course Type: Course Leader: Dr Reza Mirmiran
Award Semester Spring Spring Code TLP014C TLP003C Title Risk Management Research Methods in International Trade and Transport Status Credit Points Notes

Masters

C C

20 20

One Designate from

Spring Spring Spring Autumn Autumn Autumn Spring TLP016C TLP005C TLP004C TLP001C TLP002C TLP015C TLPP06C

Commodity Trading Ocean Transport Management for International Trade

International Trade & Transport Logistics & Transport Disputes Resolution

D D D C C C C

20 20 20 20 20 20 60

Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening

Dissertation

Triple weighted module Any combination of modules to the value of 60 points Any combination of modules to the value of 120 points

PG Cert PG Dip

Course Title: MSc International Trade and Transport - September Entry (Part time) Course Type: Course Leader: Dr Reza Mirmiran Year One
Award Semester Autumn Autumn Spring Code TLP001C TLP002C TLP003C Title International Trade & Transport Logistics & Transport Research Methods in International Trade and Transport Status Credit Points Notes

Masters

C C C

20 20 20

Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening

Any combination of modules to the value of 60 points Any combination of modules to the value of 120 points

PG Cert PG Dip

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Year Two
Award Semester Autumn Spring Spring Spring Code TLP015C TLP014C TLP016C TLP005C TLP004C Title Disputes Resolution Risk Management Status Credit Points Notes

Masters

C C D D D

20 20 20 20 20

Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening

One Designate from Commodity Trading Ocean Transport Management for International Trade Dissertation

Spring

Summer

TLPP06C

60

Triple weighted module Any combination of modules to the value of 60 points Any combination of modules to the value of 120 points

PG Cert PG Dip

Course Title: MSc International Trade and Transport - February Entry (Part Time) Course Type: Course Leader: Dr Reza Mirmiran Year One
Award Semester Spring Spring Code TLP014C TLP003C Title Risk Management Research Methods in International Trade and Transport International Trade & Transport Status Credit Points Notes

Masters

C C C

20 20 20

Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening

Any combination of modules to the value of 60 points Any combination of modules to the value of 120 points

Autumn

TLP001C

PG Cert PG Dip

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Course Title: MSc International Trade and Transport - February Entry (Part Time) Course Type: Course Leader: Dr Reza Mirmiran Year Two
Award Semester Code Title One Designate from Spring Spring TLP016C TLP005C TLP004C TLP002C TLP015C TLPP06C Commodity Trading Ocean Transport Management for International Trade Logistics & Transport Disputes Resolution Dissertation Status Credit Points Notes

Masters

D D D C C C

20 20 20 20 20 60

Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening Delivered in evening
Triple weighted module Any combination of modules to the value of 60 points Any combination of modules to the value of 120 points

Spring
Autumn Autumn

Spring

PG Cert PG Dip DIAGRAM FOR POSTGRADUATE AWARD TITLES

Level Title of available award

Notes

PG Cert PG Dip Masters

PG Certificate in International Trade and Transport PG Diploma in International Trade and Transport MSc in International Trade and Transport

Assessment diagram DIAGRAM FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Modules
Assessment TLP001C
Submission week no Weighting

TLP002C
Submission week no Weighting

TLP015C
Submission week no Weighting

TLP003C
Submission week no Weighting

TLP014C
Submission week no Weighting

TLP016C
Submission week no Weighting

TLP005C
Submission week no Weighting

TLP004C
Submission week no Weighting

TLPP06C
Submission week no * Weighting 100

Unseen exam EXU Coursework CWK Practical PRA Group Project GRO Dissertation/ Project DIS Other Dissertation Proposal

50 25

15 4

50 25

12 9

50 50

12 6 20 10 4 9

50 50

12 9

50 25

12 8

50 50

12 8

50 50

12 7

25

10

25

10

25

10

70

15

27. Additional general comments (if appropriate). * Dissertation submission dates to be determined by University standard dates. 28. Standard University entry requirements, inc APEL/AP(E)L The admission requirements for the MSc in International Transport & Trade are based on the London Metropolitan University requirements for Post Graduate Courses. The admission requirements set out

35 below are for the MSc International Trade & Transport. There is no relaxation for students who only wish to take the Post Graduate Diploma. The general requirements for initial entry to a course within the scheme are that students should hold a UK or overseas degree or equivalent professional or other qualification. Normally the qualification should be in a subject related to that to be studied. Where courses have more specific or more general requirements, these will be set out in the course handbook. Admission will be guided by the University's admissions policy in force at that time. The general principles of admission to the University's programmes of study are a reasonable expectation that the applicant will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme and will be able to achieve the standard required for the award, and the University's Equal Opportunities Policy. For the MSc in International Transport & Trade the guidelines for admission are as follows: A good honours degree in a relevant subject or the equivalent unclassified degree with industrial experience. Or A professional qualification such as Membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, The Institute of Export or the Institute of Freight Forwarders. (This will only apply where the requirements for membership includes relevant business experience) Or Such other combination of qualifications and industrial experience as the Admissions Team may consider to be appropriate. Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient fluency in both written and spoken English. The minimum requirement is one the following: IELTS 6.5 minimum IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all individual scores TOEFL (old examination) 600 minimum TOEFL (new examination) 250 minimum Credits for Prior Learning These are based on the London Metropolitan University regulations:An applicant may be admitted to the course with credit for appropriate prior learning provided that, in the opinion of the Board of Studies, there is a reasonable expectation that the applicant will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course by completing the remainder of the programme. (This responsibility will be delegated by the Board of Studies to the admissions tutor.) Without prejudice to the generality of the regulation above, an applicant may be admitted to a course with credit obtained in any, or any combination, of the following ways: By taking Modules on another course within the scheme By obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma By satisfactorily completing a degree or other programme of higher education at an institution in the United Kingdom or overseas; By obtaining Open University credits; By obtaining vocational or professional qualifications; By undertaking employment-based and/or prior experiential learning. Normally, an applicant shall not be admitted with the credit of more than half the credit points required in order to qualify for the award which that applicant is seeking unless there is a close match between the applicant's prior learning and the requirements of the course. Such a match will be most easily demonstrated where the applicant is transferring from another course within the scheme, or has

36 completed a Postgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma or a UK degree course, and syllabus and grading details can be given by the applicant's previous institution. Subject to the above, the number of Modules for which credit on entry is given shall be determined by the Board of Studies The grade(s) to be given shall be determined by the Board of Examiners for that course, at the earliest opportunity. Where credit is given for experiential learning, the student may be required to undertake assessment in order for the grade to be determined. 28.4 Re-admission with Credit A student having exhausted all the opportunities for reassessment may, at the discretion of a Board of Studies be readmitted to the course to study new Modules, as part of a new approved programme of studies. In such circumstances the student will retain credit for those Modules which had already been passed, subject to the Board of Studies satisfying itself that the Modules are an appropriate foundation for the course to which the student has been readmitted. The student shall not be allowed to study again Modules for which all the opportunities for reassessment have been exhausted. 28.5 Students who wish to Study one Unit only It will also be possible for students to study single Modules in isolation. This will lead to the award of a Certificate of Credit. Students who wish to study one Unit only must convince the Board of Studies that their qualifications and/or experience are such that there is an expectation that they will complete the required programme of studies. Students who, after completing one Unit, wish to continue with the MSc or Post Graduate Diploma will be required to fulfil the normal entry requirements. Their performance in the Unit studied will, however, be taken into account when applying the approved admission criteria. The MSc in International Trade & Transport is validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (www.ics.org.uk) and the Institute of Logistics and Transport. (www.iolt.org.uk). The latter organisation is part of the chartered institute for transport. Graduates from this course are exempt from the following examinations of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers: Introduction to Shipping Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade Law of Carriage of Goods by Sea Marine Insurance Thus making it possible to obtain membership after passing three further examinations. Graduates from this course are invited to apply for Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, which you can obtain without any further examinations. 30. Career opportunities The existing MSc in International Transport & Trade and Transport has attained maturity. Table One samples appointments achieved in recent years. Table One: Examples of Ex MSc ITT Career Progression
Position Operations Manager Operations Manager Shipbroker Logistics Manager Operations Supervisor Chief Executive Vessel Superintendent Operations Manager Chief Operating Officer Chartering Manager Organisation Texaco Mediterranean Maritime Platou Lindt Chocolates Seacrest Shipping Stealth Maritime Stelmar Tankers NYK Logistics DryBulk Ships Maersk Broker Location London/Caspian Sea Piraeus Singapore Heathrow London Kiffisia Glyfada Rio de Janeiro New York London

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Bunkering Manager Operations Manager Trade Analyst Salvage Operator Logistics Co-ordinator Liner Service Manager Lidmar Tankships Brostrum Tankships AGIP Vernicos Towage Cosco Hamburg-Sud Line Piraeus Gothenburg Kazakhstan Piraeus Shanghai Hamburg

Students have attained posts at a variety of levels in shipping and logistics organisations in the UK and all over the world, ranging form dry cargo container movements, analysts, and shipbrokers. One is a managing director of a Shipping Company in India, another works for a large trading house based in Geneva, a third is Chief Operating Officer for DryShips Inc, a publicly quoted ship owning and operating company, quoted on the New York stock exchange. A recent graduate is working for AGIP in Kazakhstan.
31. Course summary

The course emphasis on the management of transport and trade encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices for effective leadership and management of organisations. This includes; models, frameworks, tasks and roles of management together with rational analysis and other processes of decision-making both within organisations and in relation to the external context. It also includes the critical application of theory to the advancement of management practice. The particular demands placed on management by the demands of global trade and transport will be stressed. In particular, this involves attention to the cross-border, cross-culture, aspects of trade and transport. 32. Course Regulatory Schedule The following benchmarks are adapted from subject benchmarks in, QAA HE Masters Awards in Business and Management, 2002. Organisations. The Organisations studied will encompass the internal aspects, functions and processes; their diverse nature, purposes, structures, governance, operations and management, together with the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between transport and trading organisations and their influence on the external context. This perspective is particularly pertinent, given the globally diverse nature of the shipping transport & trade sectors. Awareness of the range and complexity of the relevant global organisations is fundamental to the efficient and equitable management function in this environment. External context. The external context encompasses a wide range of factors including economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with their effects at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour and management of organisations. This broad multi-disciplinary context is integral to the full understanding of global trade and transport industries and their diverse markets.

9.0 10.0

USEFUL INFORMATION DIRECTORY OF MODULES FOR THE COURSE

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11.0
11.1
Procedure

INDEX OF KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Relevant University Procedures:
Full procedure in the Academic Regulations

Full Procedure & notes in the Universitys Student Handbook

Further information/guidance available at:

Academic Misconduct Appeals against decisions of Assessment Boards APL Procedures

(Section 10.5)

www.londonmet.ac.uk/academicmisconduct www.londonmet.ac.uk/appeal Limits to the amount of APL, which can be claimed, are detailed within the Awards Framework and Regulations that regulate your course. www.londonmet.ac.uk/credit Fees: www.londonmet.ac.uk/fees-and-refunds Enrolment: www.londonmet.ac.uk/evision/online-reenrolment.cfm

(Section 10.4)

(Section 10.1)

(Notes only)

Complaints Procedure Fees and enrolments

(Section 9)

Intermission (Suspension of Studies) Mitigating Circumstances Postgraduate Assessment Regulations Postgraduate Awards Framework, Scheme Regulations & Course Structure

(Section 9.1)

www.londonmet.ac.uk/intermission www.londonmet.ac.uk/mitigation www.londonmet.ac.uk/coursework-exams

(Section 10.3)

(including deadlines)

(Section 4.2)

(Section 4.1)

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Useful online information: Faculties and Professional Service Departments Academic Regulations Examination Timetable (and Exam Track) Evision Learning Development Unit Postgraduate Offices Postgraduate Students PostGrad-Line Programme Planning Student Handbook Student Services Timetable information WebLearn https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk www.londonmet.ac.uk/academic-regulations
www.londonmet.ac.uk/coursework-exams

www.londonmet.ac.uk/examtrack www.londonmet.ac.uk/evision www.londonmet.ac.uk/college-of-london/ldu www.londonmet.ac.uk/registry www.londonmet/pg-students https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/postgrad-line www.londonmet.ac.uk/evision/progplan www.londonmet.ac.uk/student-handbook https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices www.londonmet.ac.uk/pg-course-information www.londonmet.ac.uk/tltc/weblearn