ASC 17/54

University of Glasgow

Academic Standards Committee - Friday 26 January 2018

Two Issues Concerning PGT Dissertations in the Adam Smith Business School

Cover Sheet

Mrs Ruth Cole, Clerk of ASC

 
Brief description of the paper 

Two matters raised by the ASBS in relation to the PGT dissertation.

Action Requested 

ASC is asked:

  1. In the context of a proposed broadening of the dissertation component offered on the MBA, to consider what features are required in a ‘substantial independent work’ to ensure appropriate academic rigour.
  2. To consider an in-principle proposal for the introduction of a one-year MSc Quantitative Economics including a 40-credit rather than 60-credit dissertation.
Recommended Person/s responsible for taking action(s) forward 

Both issues relate specifically to ASBS PGT programmes but wider implications for other programmes will be taken forward by Senate Office.

Resource implications 

None known.

Timescale for Implementation 

Both issues relate to intended implementation in academic session 2018-19.

Equality implications 

None.

 

Prepared by: Karen Robertson