• Course modules are specified for each of the MSc courses and these are the modules you must do and they are listed on the respective course pages.

• In order to give you some flexibility to tailor your course in line with your interests, most students will be able to select at least one elective module. Please see the course pages for specific details.

• At the end of every module you will be given a post module assignment (PMA) based on the learning objectives of the module.
• This is a piece of assessed, written work which should take around 60 hours to complete (or 110 hours for 15 credit modules).
• You should submit your PMA four weeks after the end of the module.

• Running concurrently with your modules and assignments, you will undertake a major individual research project.
• The project accounts for 33% of your final grade and is worth 60 CATS points
• Your project will be submitted in the form of a dissertation of approximately 10,000 - 15,000 words during August. You may be required to attend an oral exam where you will present it to your Project Supervisor and an independent supervisor. Or you may be asked to present your project at an end of year event specific to your particular course of study.
• Towards the start of the academic year we will provide you with a list of projects relevant to your chosen MSc. However, we can usually accommodate supervision on projects proposed by students specifically focused on their individual career paths or aspirations.
• You will have regular progress meetings with your project supervisor throughout the academic year.
• We provide extensive support to strengthen your academic and research skills with regular workshops and seminars dedicated to academic writing, project planning, research skills and mind-mapping in addition to the research methodology module.
• Work on your project runs alongside your module work and you are expected to devote an appropriate portion on your time and intellectual effort to the project throughout the year. This is nominally 600 hours of learning for 60 CATS projects.
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For the award of MSc you must:

• Successfully complete 180 CATS points. That will be 90 CATS of modules and a 90 CATS project, or 120 CATS of modules and a 60 CATS project depending on your course.
• Pass at least 70/90 credits or 100/120 credits worth of modules (including all essential core modules) with a mark of at least 50%. A further 20 credits worth of failed modules may be accepted for the MSc, providing they achieve a mark of at least 40%.
• Pass your project/dissertation with at least 50%
• An MSc with Merit is awarded if you pass all modules with a mark of at least 50%, and pass your project with a mark of at least 60% and achieve an overall (weighted) average of 60% .
• An MSc with Distinction is awarded if you pass all modules with a mark of at least 50%, and pass your project with a mark of at least 65% and achieve an overall (weighted) average of 70%. NB: All marks for MSc Management for Business Excellence are gained from the project, therefore in order to graduate with distinction, the MBE project must be passed with a mark of at least 70%.

Management for Business Excellence course specific modules are generally delivered over a two-week session of 60 hours rather than a one-week session of 40 hours. They are formatively assessed so carry no credit rating. All modules must be successfully passed in order to achieve your MSc, however your MSc grade will be determined by your dissertation.

• WMG offer a SAP Consultant Certification add-on course to students studying on our full-time MSc programmes. Attending this non-mandatory course is your first step in becoming an SAP ERP Business Process Expert. On completion of this course you will be prepared to take the C_TERP10_67 certification exam.
• The SAP Consultant Certification: SAP Certified Application Associate - Business Process Integration with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP7 is awarded to those passing this exam. See the brochure for detailed information.
• This add-on course is available at the heavily discounted rate of approximately €600+VAT.
• Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Applications can only be made once you have enrolled as a student at the University.
• Students on all the WMG MSc programmes are eligible to apply. Note that this SAP course carries no credit towards your MSc.

More details on the SAP add-on course.

Course Structure

Our full-time Master's courses are one-year in duration and run from September to September. The next academic year starts on the 30th September 2024.

The Master's courses have two components - a taught component accounting for two thirds of your time and effort, and a research component accounting for one third.

For the taught component, we blend lectures with seminars, syndicate exercises, simulations and case studies to ensure your learning is well embedded. The majority of modules are taught in small classes to facilitate and encourage interaction. Others practice large-scale lectures, which are then backed up by seminars and syndicate activities.

Taught Modules

• Our courses are modular in structure, and whilst delivery patterns can vary, most modules will be delivered in short learning block of four weeks.
• Warwick uses the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) to express credit weightings for each unit of learning. Most modules are 15 CATS, which equal 150 hours of learning.
• Modules include scheduled classroom time (usually two half days per week) and online sessions as well as your independent study and assessments.
• Modules are taught through a variety of face-to-face and online learning activities: lectures, seminars, workshops, syndicate group activities, industrial games, practical exercises, and case studies to encourage teamwork and practical grounding of the material. E-learning and forum activities are widely used to complement these activities.
• Modules are timetabled between October and June, with June to September being dedicated to completing your dissertation project. Full attendance is compulsory.
• Modules are predominantly assessed by way of written assignments, but assessment can also be in other formats. In addition to the main assessment, there may be assessed presentations, online tests, self-reflection, and a range of other assessment methods during each module. There are no formal exams although the finance modules include in-module tests.
• Alongside your course specific modules, we provide extensive study skills training through our Study, Professional and Analytical Skills Module (SPA), which runs throughout the academic year to support your academic development. Please note that occasional sessions may run at weekends.

Research Project (Dissertation)

• Alongside your modules you will have a major research project which is assessed through a Dissertation. Your project will take 33% of your time and effort on your MSc. That is nominally 600 hours (60 CATS points) of learning.
• Working on your project will enable you will develop your personal research skills and will give you the opportunity to focus on a topic of particular interest to you, often aligned to your career goals and aspiration. For many students the project is a great 'door-opener' professionally so it's important that you give it careful consideration and plan wisely.
• When selecting your project, you'll access our project selection system, and connect with potential supervisors in order to select the most appropriate project for you. You can also propose your own project as long as it aligns with the learning objectives of your course.
• You will be expected to engage regularly with your Project Supervisor and to provide progress updates and drafts of your work to an agreed schedule.

Term dates and attendance

• Our full-time Masters Programme is more intensive than undergraduate study and undergraduate term dates to not apply. Whilst there are no holidays as such, there will be no teaching scheduled when the University is officially closed for staff, for example during the Christmas fortnight.
• Master's courses equal 180 CATS, that is nominally 1800 hours of learning and full attendance is required.
• As a Masters student, you will be expected to manage your own time. On average you are expected to commit 38-40 hours of study each week for the duration of your course. This will be a combination of taught content and self-study.

Please note: we also offer part-time courses for candidates in full-time employment. For more details see Part-Time Courses