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Teaching
Prior to each residential teaching block, students will be expected to engage for at least eight hours a week with online study materials which will include readings, videos, forums and self-assessment.
There are four residential teaching blocks (of one week each) in Cambridge – three in the first year and one in the second year of the programme. During the residential blocks students are expected to participate in a blend of workshops, seminars, lectures, guest lectures, group work, case study discussions, presentations, simulations, and other activities for nine to ten hours per day.
Following each residential block students will produce individual pieces of coursework, involving research and written presentation of findings on selected topics.
Before and after the residential phases, participants will be fully supported and engaged in the programme through a virtual learning environment. They will also count on support and facilitation by a Cambridge Judge Business School teaching team who will be available for face-to-face meetings or phone/Skype calls.
| One to one supervision | Each student will be allocated a supervisor at the start of the first year and an academic dissertation supervisor during the second year. Supervisors will provide general academic advice to students, and subject-specific advice relating to the dissertation. Students and dissertation supervisors normally meet three times for formal supervision over the course of the dissertation writing process, plus other members of the Cambridge Judge Business School teaching team will be available for further advice depending on the nature of the project. |
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Feedback
Students receive qualitative and quantitative feedback on their assignments. The style and content of the formal written feedback is dependent on the style of assessment. The marks will be provisional until confirmed by the Board of Examiners.
Students are also welcome to approach lecturers for informal advice and guidance on how to improve their performance on the courses.
Assessment
Thesis
Students must submit a dissertation of 15,000 words. The topic will be proposed by the candidate and approved by the Degree Committee. The dissertation contributes 50 per cent to the final mark.
Essays
Modules 1 and 2 will be assessed by essays (5,000 words each), Module 3 by a business plan, a change project or a critical case study (5,000 words), and Module 4 by a research proposal (4,000 words). Each module assignment (1–4) contributes 12.5 per cent to the final mark.