Programme Specification (2022-23)

Programme Information

Programme Title Programme Code HECoS Code

For Registry Use

Management N19J
Only

Total Credits
Award Length of Study Mode of Study Entry Point(s)
ECTS CATS

Annually in
MSc 1 Calendar Year Full-time 90 180
September

Ownership

Imperial College Imperial College

Awarding Institution Faculty
London Business School

Imperial College Imperial College

Teaching Institution Department
London Business School

Main Location(s) of South Kensington

Associateship None
Study Campus

External Reference

Relevant QAA Benchmark Statement(s) and/or other

Master’s Awards in Business and Management
external reference points

FHEQ Level Level 7 – Master’s

EHEA Level 2nd Cycle

External Accreditor(s) (if applicable)

External Accreditor 1: AMBA

Accreditation received: 1987 Accreditation renewal: 2023 (expected)

External Accreditor 2: EQUIS

Accreditation received: 2006 Accreditation renewal: 2025 (expected)

External Accreditor 2: AACSB International

Accreditation received: 2012 Accreditation renewal: 2023 (expected)

Collaborative Provision

Collaborative partner Collaboration type Agreement effective Agreement expiry date

date

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Specification Details

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Programme Lead Jolande Bot-Vos

Student cohorts covered by specification 2022-23 entry

Date of introduction of programme September 19

Date of programme specification/revision August 22

Programme Overview

The MSc in Management is offered over 12 months full-time. The programme content reflects the
contemporary and relevant management skills necessary for managing in turbulent environments. In particular,
the programme will equip participants with conceptual and practical skills and enable them to analyse and
solve challenging problems.

The programme commences in September and is split into three clear phases.

In Phase 1, students take 8 compulsory modules covering the fundamentals of management theory
(Accounting, Business Economics, Operations Management, Organisational Behaviour, Marketing Decisions,
Innovation Management, Strategic Management and Corporate Finance).

In Phase 2, students choose to specialise in one of a number of academic areas by selecting 4 elective
modules which are taught across the spring and summer terms. The specialisms include Innovation, Finance,
Strategy and Marketing. Students may choose to take one elective module outside their chosen specialism
including the option to take an elective as an exchange student at a global partner university, or experience
first-hand the socio-economic climate of another country during a Global Immersion week. Some of the
electives offered will be shared with other MSc and MBA programmes across the School.

In Phase 3, students integrate their knowledge in three applied modules: Entrepreneurship; a Consulting
Project, Social Project or Work Placement; and a Management Capstone which is an original piece of work on
a management topic not exceeding 3000 words.

Examinations take place at the end of the autumn term and the beginning of the summer term.

Alongside their academic modules, students are encouraged to also take a Career and Leadership
Development module throughout the year. The Career and Leadership Development module consists of a
series of workshops that support students in defining their own ambitious and realistic career goals and equips
them with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve these goals and be successful in the future.

Before they start the programme, students are given access on-line interactive primers in Maths, Data Analysis
and Finance, in addition to an online Careers primer (Foundations for Careers Success). These modules do
not contribute to the calculation of the final award but are designed to provide students with a common base of
knowledge before starting the programme. Teaching Assistant support is provided online over the summer.
Accounting, Business Economics and Corporate Finance face-to-face support classes are provided on campus
as part of the programme.

All MSc students in the Business School are required to complete the Plagiarism Awareness primer as part of
their programme.

Further academic support is provided through workshops delivered by the Library (e.g. RefWorks, Plagiarism
Awareness and Skills for Report Writing) and as part of the Management Capstone module (Research Skills and
Academic Report Writing). Students also have access to the Business School’s Global Skills Development
consultants who provide tailored team-building workshops and language support sessions promoting cross-
cultural working and global awareness.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to:

• Evaluate the workings of organisations, and their role in pursuing sustainable business in the context in
which they operate and how they are managed in compliance with codes of ethics and Corporate
Social Responsibility

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 • Select and apply analytical models and techniques to support and direct organisational decision-
making processes
• Apply critical thinking to create viable solutions for contemporary business management challenges
and present the analysis and proposed solutions clearly and persuasively.
• Effectively work in teams and manage change processes in organisations
• Demonstrate they have enhanced their personal and professional skills for management and have
obtained lifelong learning skills applicable to the business environment

The Imperial Graduate Attributes are a set of core competencies which we expect students to achieve through
completion of any Imperial College degree programme. The Graduate Attributes are available at:
www.imperial.ac.uk/students/academic-support/graduate-attributes

Entry Requirements

Normally a 2:1 UK Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or equivalent in any

non-business management discipline (or a comparable qualification
recognised by the College).
Academic Requirement
The Business School does not award credit for Prior Learning
(Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior
Experiential Learning (RPEL)).

Non-academic Requirements None

Higher requirement (PG)

English Language Requirement
Please check for other Accepted English Qualifications

Students are required to take an online interview via the Kira Talent
Admissions Test/Interview platform. All interviews are reviewed and scored as part of the
Admissions process.

The programme’s competency standards documents can be found at: requested from the Business School’s
Education Quality Office.

Learning & Teaching Approach

Learning and Teaching Delivery Methods

Teaching
The programme combines academic rigour and practical relevance. There is a careful balance of teaching and
learning, individual and group work. Case study methodology and class-based discussions are used to
strengthen the conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills of the participants in real situations. In addition,
there are regular seminars by external expert speakers.

Independent learning
Students are expected to spend significant time on independent study outside of face-to-face contact time. This
will typically include accessing resources online, reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the
library, reviewing lecture notes and watching lecture recordings, working on individual and group projects,
working on coursework assignments and revising for exams.

Projects and placements

Students are required to undertake either a Consulting Project, Social Project or Work Placement as part of the
programme. The Consulting Projects are real-world projects proposed by external companies. Students take
on the role of junior consultants for 4 weeks and present their solutions to a company representative and
faculty member at the end of the module.

Alternatively, students can find a Work Placement and work in a company for 4-8 weeks after their electives
are over, applying the skills and knowledge they have acquired in a work environment. Students submit a
reflective piece at the end of the module describing the learning they have gained during this period.

Students that are interested in working for a social enterprise or an NGO can also opt for a Social Project. This
can take the form of either a piece of consultancy or can be a work placement inside a social organisation.

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Please refer to the Teaching Toolkit for advice on learning and teaching approaches:
www.imperial.ac.uk/staff/educational-development/teaching-toolkit

Assessment Strategy

Assessment Methods

Modules will be assessed by one or more of the following types of assessment methods:
• Essays
• Continuous assessments
• Written Examinations/Tests
• Multiple Choice Tests
• Formal Presentations
• Reports
• Case Studies
• Class Participation

Assessed modules comprise coursework that is designed to help you master key elements of the subject and, in
part, to help prepare you for the final assessment, which is typically a report or examination. Examinations are
scheduled throughout the year, generally at the end of the term the module is taught or at the start of the
subsequent term. Exact timings are detailed in the programme overview section above. The format of
examinations may be written, computer-based or timed remote assessment.

Coursework weighting varies among modules. The various assessments allow you to demonstrate that you have
met the intended learning outcomes for each module and these collectively contribute towards your achievement
of the programme’s learning outcomes, detailed above.

Assessments are designed to ensure that you have acquired the core knowledge and skills expected of a
Business School graduate and that you are able to apply these in your career aspirations upon completion of the
programme

Feedback can take many forms. You will receive written feedback on all coursework along with other forms of
feedback such as verbal feedback on presentations

Balance of assessment

Compulsory modules
Coursework – 76%
Exam – 24%

Electives
Coursework – 100%

Academic Feedback Policy

The School aims to provide feedback to students on coursework within two weeks and to provide provisional
examination grades six weeks from the examination date. With each returned coursework assignment, a written
evaluation will be provided. General feedback to the cohort is provided on examination performance. Students
will be provided with a percentage mark. All percentage marks received during the year are deemed provisional
until confirmed by the Final Examination Board, which is attended by the Programmes External Examiners.

Re-sit Policy

The College’s Policy on Re-sits is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/student-records-and-data/for-current-

students/undergraduate-and-taught-postgraduate/exams-assessments-and-regulations/

Mitigating Circumstances Policy

The College’s Policy on Mitigating Circumstances is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/student-records-and-

data/for-current-students/undergraduate-and-taught-postgraduate/exams-assessments-and-regulations/

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Additional Programme Costs

This section should outline any additional costs relevant to this programme which are not included in students’
tuition fees.

Description Mandatory/Optional Approximate cost

Global Immersion Elective Optional £500-£1000

Various. Students pay for travel,

Study Abroad Elective Optional accommodation and admin costs.
Tuition fees are waived.

Important notice: The Programme Specifications are the result of a large curriculum and pedagogy
reform implemented by the Department and supported by the Learning and Teaching Strategy of
Imperial College London. The modules, structure and assessments presented in this Programme
Specification are correct at time of publication but might change as a result of student and staff
feedback and the introduction of new or innovative approaches to teaching and learning. You will be
consulted and notified in a timely manner of any changes to this document.

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Programme Structure 1

Year 1 – FHEQ Level 7

Students study all compulsory modules. Students choose 4 electives from Group A and one elective
from Group B.

Compulsory/
Code Module Title Group Term Credits
Elective

BUSI70070 Plagiarism Awareness Required Autumn 0

BUSI70001 Accounting Compulsory AU 5

BUSI70012 Business Economics Compulsory AU 5

BUSI70185 Operations Management Compulsory SP 5

BUSI70063 Marketing Decisions Compulsory AU 5

BUSI70069 Organisational Behaviour Compulsory AU 5

BUSI70025 Corporate Finance Compulsory SP 5

BUSI70050 Innovation Management Compulsory SP 5

BUSI70080 Strategic Management Compulsory AU 5

BUSI70005 Advanced Corporate Finance Elective A SU 5

Advanced Financial and Sustainability

BUSI70324 Elective A SU 5
Reporting

BUSI70009 Brand Experience Design (online) Elective A SP 5

BUSI70010 Brand Management Elective A SU 5

BUSI70011 Business Analytics Elective A SU 5

BUSI70013 Business Simulation Elective A SU 5

BUSI70023 Consumer Behaviour Elective A SU 5

BUSI70026 Corporate Strategy Elective A SP 5

BUSI70031 Design Thinking for Innovation Elective A SU 5

BUSI70200 Digital Marketing Elective A SU 5

BUSI70036 Emerging Technologies in Marketing Elective A SP 5

BUSI70037 Energy Business Elective A SU 5

BUSI70040 Family Business Elective A SU 5

BUSI70199 Geopolitics Elective A SU 5

1 Core modules are those which serve a fundamental role within the curriculum, and for which achievement of the credits for
that module is essential for the achievement of the target award. Core modules must therefore be taken and passed in order to
achieve that named award. Compulsory modules are those which are designated as necessary to be taken as part of the
programme syllabus. Compulsory modules can be compensated. Elective modules are those which are in the same subject
area as the field of study and are offered to students in order to offer an element of choice in the curriculum and from which
students are able to select. Elective modules can be compensated.
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BUSI70045 Global Immersion Elective A SU 5

BUSI70055 Leadership Skills Elective A SP 5

BUSI70056 Leading Social Innovation Elective A SU 5

BUSI70059 Management of Mergers and Acquisitions Elective A SP 5

Management, Strategy and Innovation in Elective

BUSI70060 A SU 5
FinTech

BUSI70061 Market Research Elective A SP 5

BUSI70062 Marketing Analytics Elective A SP 5

BUSI70071 Private Equity Elective A SU 5

BUSI70073 Project Management Elective A SU 5.5

BUSI70333 Python for Finance Elective A SU 5

Risk Management for Corporate & Elective

BUSI70074 A SP 5
Financial Institutions

BUSI70075 Strategic Sales Management Elective A SU 5

BUSI70083 Strategy & Innovation in Digital Business Elective A SP 5

Sustainable Consumption and Climate Elective

A SU 5
Change

The Economics of Information and Elective

BUSI70087 A SP 5
Intellectual Property

BUSI70088 Venture Capital and Growth Finance Elective A SU 5

A maximum of 10 ECTS taken at approved Elective

exchange partner institution (ESC Rennes A SU 10
School of Business)

A maximum of 5 ECTS taken at approved Elective

exchange partner institution (HHL Leipzig A SU 5
Graduate School of Management)

A maximum of 10 ECTS taken at approved

exchange partner institution (HEC Business Elective A SU 10
School)

A maximum of 10 ECTS taken at approved Elective

exchange partner institution (ESAN A SU 10
Graduate School of Business, Peru)

A maximum of 5 ECTS taken at approved Elective

exchange partner institution (Tsinghua A SU 5
University, China)

A maximum of 10 ECTS taken at approved Elective

exchange partner institution (Aalto A SU 10
University School of Business, Finland)

A maximum of 10 ECTS taken at approved Elective

exchange partner institution (Coller School A SU 10
of Management, Tel Aviv University)
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 A maximum of 10 ECTS taken at approved Elective
A SU 10
exchange partner institution (NCUB, Japan)

A maximum of 5 ECTS taken at approved Elective

exchange partner institution (NHH A SU 5
Norwegian School of Economics)

A maximum of 5 ECTS taken at approved

exchange partner institution (Schulich Elective A SU 5
School of Business)

A maximum of 5 ECTS taken at approved

exchange partner institution (ESCP Elective A SU 5
Europe)

BUSI70038 Entrepreneurship Compulsory SU 10

BUSI70058 Management Capstone Compulsory SU/SUP 10

BUSI70022 Consulting Project Elective B SUP 10

BUSI70078 Social Project Elective B SUP 10

BUSI70090 Work Placement Elective B SUP 10

Credit Total 90

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Progression and Classification

Award and Classification for Postgraduate Students

Award of a Postgraduate Degree (including MRes)

To qualify for the award of a postgraduate degree a student must have:
1. accumulated credit to the value of no fewer than 90 credits at level 7 or above;
2. and no more than 15 credits as a Compensated Pass;
3. met any specific requirements for an award as outlined in the approved programme specification for
that award.

Classification of Postgraduate Taught Awards

The College sets the class of Degree that may be awarded as follows:
1. Distinction: The student has achieved an overall weighted average of 70.00% or above across the
programme.
2. Merit: The student has achieved an overall weighted average of above 60.00% but less than 70.00%.
3. Pass: The student has achieved an overall weighted average of 50.00% but less than 60.00%.

Programme Specific Regulations

All modules are equally weighted, with the exception of the Entrepreneurship, Consulting Project and
Management Capstone modules which are doubly weighted, and the Work Placement, Social Project and
Global Exchange modules which are zero weighted.

There are three module groups:

• Compulsory Modules
• Elective Modules
• Integrative Modules

Pass
• An aggregate mark of 50% or greater across the programme as a whole
• An average of 50% or above in each module group
Merit
• An aggregate mark of 60% or greater across the programme as a whole
• An average of 60% or above in each module group
Distinction
• An aggregate mark of 70% or greater across the programme as a whole
• An average of 70% or above in each module group

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Supporting Information

The Programme Handbook is available at:

www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes/programme-information/

The College’s entry requirements for postgraduate programmes can be found at:
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/requirements

The College’s Quality & Enhancement Framework is available at:

www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/proceduresandregulations/qualityassurance

The College’s Academic and Examination Regulations can be found at:

www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-governance/regulations

Imperial College is an independent corporation whose legal status derives from a Royal Charter granted under
Letters Patent in 1907. In 2007 a Supplemental Charter and Statutes was granted by HM Queen Elizabeth II.
This Supplemental Charter, which came into force on the date of the College's Centenary, 8th July 2007,
established the College as a University with the name and style of "The Imperial College of Science,
Technology and Medicine".
www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-services/secretariat/college-governance/charters/

Imperial College London is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS)

www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/the-register/

This document provides a definitive record of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes
that a typical student may reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of
the learning opportunities provided. This programme specification is primarily intended as a reference point for
prospective and current students, academic and support staff involved in delivering the programme and enabling
student development and achievement, for its assessment by internal and external examiners, and in
subsequent monitoring and review.

Modifications
Paper
Description Approved Date
Reference

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