Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 17/02/2021
College College Life and Env Sci
School School of Psychology
Department School of Psychology
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Sc. Psychology with Business Management Full-time
Programme Code 980E
Delivery Location Dubai
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 3 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme This programme aims to develop the intellectual, analytical and communication skills of students by providing them with a breadth of knowledge of Psychology with Business Management, together with the transferable skills (for example in group and team working) that are necessary to apply this knowledge in new and challenging contexts. The underlying philosophy of the programme is that students study many aspects of Psychology and develop a speciality in Business Management.

The proposed Business Management pathway aims to equip students with specialized skills while still allowing them to gain broad-based knowledge from other themes offered within the Psychology degree.

Consultations with employers revealed that while they value graduates with the broad based knowledge that our graduates bring to their graduate trainee schemes, they also place great emphasis on graduates with specialties in Psychology, having an in depth knowledge of relevant skills, being conversant with digital platforms and research competencies (both qualitative and quantitative). The Business Management pathway is designed to give such competences and skills to the students so that they are better prepared for the job market. Furthermore, given the fact that psychology and business is conducted today in a global environment and that it is necessary to be able to interact with other markets and cultures, an international underpinning is to be found in this programme.

The programme aims to provide a broad, fundamental and practical education in the discipline of psychology which is informed by staff research interests and requirements for careers in psychological research. This is achieved by (i) covering approaches to the study of psychology which range from the observations of basic neural mechanisms to the analysis of complex human relationships including those in an applied setting, and (ii) interpreting contemporary empirical findings from a series of different theoretically grounded perspectives. The programme involves: (i) coverage of the core areas of psychology, that is biological, cognitive, developmental, personality and individual differences, and social psychology, (ii) training in research methods leading to competence in research design, data collection, analysis, statistics, interpretation and report writing, (iii) in depth study of optional specialised topics which are at the cutting edge of research.

Students are thus equipped with discipline-specific knowledge to appreciate and critically evaluate theory, research findings and their applications; to undertake independent, supervised research and to acquire transferable, employment related skills. On completion of the programme students have the skills and necessary preparation for both professional training and further academic study being aligned to the British Psychological Society, allowing graduates to seek Graduate Basis for Registration.

The programme also progresses an understanding of the role of individuals and business in society. It develops effective problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate well using a range of media. The programme recognises the increasing role of business in society and so develops knowledge of ethical issues and practices across the discipline whilst evolving awareness of individual and collective citizenship as a part of responsible business.

Each year of the programme has 80 credits of Psychology modules and 40 credits of Business Management modules.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1 PSYCHOLOGY: The principle, theoretical underpinnings and approaches to the modern, empirically based study of psychology (DipHE, BSc)
2. PSYCHOLOGY: The existing scholarship in psychology and how to relate it to pure and applied problems within the discipline (DipHE, BSc)
3. PSYCHOLOGY: The range of influences of psychological functioning and how they are conceptualised across the core areas (DipHE, BSc)
4. PSYCHOLOGY: The key issues dealt with by the five core areas of psychology, that is, in biological, cognitive, developmental, social psychology and individual differences (DipHE, BSc)
5. PSYCHOLOGY: The different methodologies of psychological investigation including the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods (DipHE, BSc)
6. PSYCHOLOGY: How to carry out an extensive piece of independent empirical research including how to: define a research problem, formulate testable hypotheses, choose appropriate methodologies, plan and carry out a study efficiently, discuss findings in terms of previous research, evaluate limitations of methodologies and analyses employed (DipHE, BSc)
7. PSYCHOLOGY: The theoretical and practical use of a variety of psychological tools including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments (DipHE, BSc)
8. PSYCHOLOGY: For Diploma of Higher Education (at least 240 credits of which 100 must be at level 2 or above) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 apply
9. PSYCHOLOGY: For Certificate of Higher Education (at least 120 credits at Level 1 or above) 1, 2, 3 apply
10. PSYCHOLOGY: A more limited number of specialised areas of psychology at a deeper level, which are at the cutting edge of research (BSc)
11. PSYCHOLOGY: To be able to communicate effectively with psychologists and non-psychologists in written reports, seminar presentations and informal discussion
12. PSYCHOLOGY: Use of computers for word processing, data management, and statistical analysis and use the internet as a learning, research and communication tool
13. PSYCHOLOGY: To retrieve and organise primary source material, viewing it analytically and subjecting it to critical evaluation, integrating different perspective on issues and problems, prior to drawing conclusions
14. PSYCHOLOGY: To undertake self-directed study and project management in order to meet desired objectives
15. PSYCHOLOGY: To work productively with others on tasks involving psychology while also developing the necessary skills to work independently
16. PSYCHOLOGY: To be able to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and understanding outlined above by being able to retain, recall, explain, apply and critically evaluate body of knowledge without access to external materials
17. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: A broad and analytical integrated study of business and management (BSc)
18. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations including the role of individuals in organisations (internal aspects, functions and processes including diverse nature, and purposes). (DipHE, BSc)
19. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Relevant knowledge and understanding of the external environment in which organisations operate, including the role of business and individuals in society (DipHE, BSc)
20. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Relevant knowledge and understanding of management (processes, procedures , theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles, together with rational analysis and other processes of decision making) (BSc)
21. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: An understanding of markets, customers, people, operation, Communication, business policy and strategy. (DipHE, BSc)
22. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: An understanding of markets, customers, people, communication, business policy and strategy. (CertHE, DipHE, BSc)
1-4. Tutorials, lectures, seminars, practicals, experiment workshops, research projects, private directed study embedded in all parts of the course

5. Lectures and practicals in research method modules, experiment workshops, Year 3 research project

6. Practicals in research method modules, experiment workshops, Year 3 research project

7. Practicals in research method modules, experimental workshops, Year 3 research project 8-9. Tutorials, lectures, seminars, practicals, experiment workshops, research projects, private directed study embedded in all parts of the course

10. Lectures, seminars and private directed study at Year 3

11. Preparation of project reports and delivery of project talks, oral and poster presentations in research method classes, course work in Year 3

12. Research methods classes for statistics and for developing IT skills, private direct study at Year 3

13. Embedded within all aspects of teaching and learning in the programme

14. Embedded in most aspects of the programme but most apparent in final year modules which have substantial defined private directed study components and in research project

15. The development of skills to work independently is embedded in most aspects of the programme but note that practical classes and some tutorial tasks in research methods require group work

16. Embedded within all aspects of teaching and learning in the programme

17-22. Lectures, classes, case study work, online assignments and quizzes, presentations, self-directed study
1-4. Essays, class tests, examinations, written reports and oral presentations of practicals, workshops, and research projects, non-essay coursework in Year 3 (research proposals, discussion minutes, media reports)

5. Class test, examination, written report and oral presentation of practicals, workshops and research projects

6. Written report and oral presentations of practicals, workshops and research projects

7. Written report and oral presentation of practicals, workshops and research projects

8-9. Essays, class tests, examinations, written reports and oral presentations of practicals, workshops, and research projects, non-essay coursework in Year 3 (research proposals, discussion minutes, media reports)

10. Essays, class tests, examinations, written reports and oral presentations of research projects, non-essay coursework in Year 3 (research proposals, discussion minutes, media reports)

11. Project reports and project talks, oral and poster presentations in research method classes, course work in Year 3

12. Class tests for statistics, course work assessments, Year 3 research project

13. Embedded in all assessments within the programme

14. Embedded in most aspects of the assessments but most apparent in final year modules, which have substantial defined private directed study components

15. The development of skills to work independently is rewarded in most aspects of assessment, and especially important for Year 3 project. The group work undertaken in practical classes in research methods are assessed by group oral

16. Unseen examinations

17-22. Exam, coursework, presentations, dissertation
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1. The ability to think critically in relation to the knowledge base outlined above, the ability to analyse issues using different theoretical viewpoints and synthesis these viewpoints. (BSc)
2. An understanding of how to approach and instigate effective discipline related problem solving and decision making using appropriate qualitative and quantitative skills. (CertHE, DipHE, BSc)
3. An understanding of how to produce and communicate convincing arguments, individually and in groups, across a range of channels, including orally and in writing. (DipHE, BSc)
4. The ability to interpret numerical data; knowledge of how to conduct commonly used statistical analyses. (BSc)
5. Effective use of communication and IT across a range of relevant channels. (BSc)
6. Effective self- management and ethical citizenship (demonstration of awareness of ethical practice in business, academic study, research, and communication and develop awareness of individual and collective citizenship. (DipHE, BSc)
7. Reflective, adaptive and collaborative learning (CertHE, DipHE, BSc)
8. Self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity. (CertHE, DipHE, BSc)
9. Teamwork, including leadership, team building, influencing, adaptive and collaborative learning and project management skills. (DipHE, BSc)
10. Effective communication including listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation across a range of contemporary media. (DipHE, BSc)
11. Expertise and skills in digital technology and platforms. (BSc)
1-11. Lectures, classes, case study work, canvas online assignments and quizzes, presentations, self-directed study.
1-3. Exam, coursework, presentations and extended essay.

4. Exam and extended essay.

5-6. Exam, coursework, presentations, extended essay.

7-8. Coursework, presentations, extended essay.

9-10. Exam, coursework, presentations, extended essay.

11. Exam, coursework, presentations.