Programme Specification
PgDip Business for Agri-food & Rural Enterprise
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | PgDip Business for Agri-food & Rural Enterprise | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Diploma | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | AFL-PD-BA | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100517 - Agriculture - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time or Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year Part Time - 2 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 120 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise |
School/Department |
Biological Sciences |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food and consumer sciences (2009) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations n/a |
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Programme Specific Regulations n/a |
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Students with protected characteristics The programme does not contain barriers to access or progression among protected groups |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
1. Effect positive change and development within the Agri-food and rural business sectors
2. Communicate effectively within a job context
3. Apply the principles of business management across a range of Agri-food and rural business sectors with particular reference to innovation development, people development and business communication.
4. Plan, implement and evaluate programmes of change relevant to agri-food and rural business.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply critical thinking and modelling to individual, group and organisational situations to provide explanations for behaviour (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Independent thinking is encouraged within the programme when applied to unique industry based problems. Case study material analysed and reported upon. Work based skills and classroom presentations incorporated into classroom activities. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Apply a number of decision making frameworks to the solving of problems with predicted and non-predicted outcomes (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Case studies, Placement experiences and the use of ICT technology assisted in delivery Class discussions support development of skills Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Demonstrates critical analysis skills in evaluating proposals, projects and programmes (BIO9009, BIO9011, BIO9015, BIO9016, BIO9017) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Discussion groups and seminar feedback Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Conceptualise and analyses situations and determining appropriate theoretical frameworks (BIO9009) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Development of research proposal based upon real life industry problems Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Demonstrate and exercise independence, innovation and the necessity for continued development (BIO 9011, BIO9015) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Development of research proposal based upon real life industry problems Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate the use of simple models as a means of analysing communication situations (BIO9001) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Interactive class lectures and class discussions. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Specify in behavioural term, objectives and criteria of performance (BIO9003) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Real life case study material to support argument development. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Identify different types of group and how they develop (BIO9002) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Portfolio building allows students to make decisions regarding their own learning. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Apply scientific methodology to the collection , analysis and evaluation of data (BIO9009) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Information searches related to project choices Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Uses the principles of planning to manage projects of change (BIO915, BIO9015, BIO9011, BIO9016, BIO9017) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies IT assisted delivery tools using real-life case study material Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Selects evaluation techniques to determine the effectiveness of programmes formatively and summatively (BIO9016, BIO9011, BIO9017) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Case studies and classroom discussions Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Uses applied technology ICT and AV) as required in presentations and within programmes to affect change (BIO9001, BIO9003) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Role play exercises and skills development through the teaching placements (full-time) and through class room teaching ( Part-time) Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Collects data using appropriate communication skills for both qualitative and quantitative situations (BIO9001, BIO9002, BIO9003, BIO9009) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Planning and implementation skills are developed through the work based learning experiences of both full-time and part-time students Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Presents information to defined target audiences using the appropriate methods (BIO9001, BIO9003, BIO9015) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical sessions, supportive feedback and case study discussions Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Effectively plan and organise resources under his/her control (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Setting of objectives that relate to students own performance and aims Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Work effectively independently and in teams (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Team exercises, subject presentations using wide range of media, presentations. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Selects and applies the appropriate communication method(s) to achieve change using individual, group and mass methods to achieve the desired effect (BIO 9001, BIO9003) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Presentations related to work based learning experiences Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Appreciated the views of others in discussions (BIO 9001, BIO9002, BIO9003, BIO9011, BIO9015, BIO9016, BIO9017) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Feedback provided at all times on students’ performance. Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework |
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Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development and in a wider context throughout their career. (BIO9002, BIO9015) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Tutorials and guest speakers on relevant career routes Methods of Assessment Coursework incorporating Self evaluation |
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Applies statistical methods to analyse data (BIO9009) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes with real life case studies Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Judge findings and make recommendations based upon research (BIO9009) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical classes with real life case studies Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
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Applies quality assurance procedures to a range of programmes, BIO9011, BIO9015, BIO9016) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Work based learning feedback and evaluation Methods of Assessment Assessed through coursework. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Innovation Management for Rural Business | BIO9016 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Rural Enterprise Development | BIO9011 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Business Communication | BIO9017 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Planning and Evaluating Change Management Programmes | BIO9015 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Research and Development | BIO9009 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Rural Business Dynamics | BIO9002 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Integrating Learning with Business Needs | BIO9003 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Skills to Affect Change within Businesses | BIO9001 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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