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MSc International Management Generic Examination Guidance

MSc International Management Generic Examination Guidance. Derrick Chong. Role of the College in the Exam Process. The College, as part of the University of London, takes the exam process very seriously The College sets the exam timetable not the School

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MSc International Management Generic Examination Guidance

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  1. MSc International ManagementGeneric Examination Guidance Derrick Chong

  2. Role of the College in the Exam Process • The College, as part of the University of London, takes the exam process very seriously • The College sets the exam timetable not the School • With your exam timetable, you receive an exam candidate number • Any infractions of the College’s exam regulations will be noted by the invigilators • Consequences can be severe (e.g., a mark of 0% being awarded for the exam or termination of degree registration)

  3. Purpose of Generic Exam Guidance • Pre-exam, exam day, and post-exam guidance • This guidance session is generic, which is of particular interest for those who are reading (studying) at a British university for the first time • Please refer to the individual courses for guidance that is specific • MN5111 – International Accounting & Finance • MN5113 – International Marketing Business Economics • MN5114 – International Strategy • MN5118 – Business Economics • MN5121 – Information Systems & Operations Management • MN5131 – International HRM & OB

  4. Pre-Exam StageRole of Past Exams • Past exams for all courses can be assessed via Moodle and the College Library’s online portal • Past exams, unless indicated otherwise by the instructor, provide a good indication of exam rubrics • Style of questions (form) • Subject matter of questions (content) • Number of questions / time length • Do not memorize responses to previous exam questions

  5. Exam Rubrics

  6. Pre-Exam StageExam Preparation • Establish a revision schedule • It should take into account the exam schedule • It should take into account your particular areas of strength and weakness (re: core courses) • It is unlikely that instructors will repeat questions from one year to the next • Many exams offer choice, which may influence your study habits • Do not focus too narrowly on topics • Do not limit yourself to the bare minimum

  7. Pre-Exam StageRevision Resources • Even if you do not to gather any more material, a reasonable amount is at your disposal • Assigned readings, lecture notes, and other materials uploaded onto Moodle • Readings you collected to complete assignments • In-class tests • Additional material can be obtained from the usual sources (e.g., business press, Business Source Premier, ABI-Inform)

  8. Contact with Instructors in April and May • For consultations outside the teaching term, there is limited availability; email is the best mode of contact, though instructors may not be able to respond • Note that instructors are not permitted to assess mock answers to past exam questions

  9. Exam Day • Ensure you have the right day, time, and location of the exam: arrive about 15 mins before the start • Seating is allocated by your exam candidate number • Bring 2-3 pens (blue or black ink); do not use a pencil • There is no need for white-out or highlighters; cross-out any errors • Bring a watch – to monitor your use of time – as mobiles are not allowed and direct sight of the clock in the room may be limited • Dictionaries are not permitted • Calculators will be provided, if required

  10. How to Allocate Your Time • Read the instructions • How much time is allocated? • How many questions must be answered? • Are there compulsory questions/sections? • Spend the first 5-10 mins reading the entire exam – that is all the exam questions – and decide which ones you will answer

  11. How to Allocate Your Time (cont’d) • In responding, ensure that time is spent on a question in proportion to the marks allocated to the question • E.g., answer 3 essay titles from a list in 3 hours: each is worth one-third of the available marks, means 45-55 mins each; do not over-run on the first question as you will be at a disadvantage in answering the others • E.g., with problem sets, note how the marks are allocated; show your work to be awarded part marks

  12. During the Exam • Try to stay calm • Start each question on a new page • Legible handwriting is important as it will aid the markers in assessing your work; illegible handwriting may result in the exam not being assessed (i.e., you will be asked to re-sit the exam) • If you need any assistance during the exam – such as another exam booklet or to go to the toilet – raise your hand to alert an invigilator • Do not leave your seat without permission • Do not talk • At the end of the exam, you will be asked to tie the exam booklets together in sequential order with a piece of string; if you are unsure how to do this, ask an invigilator for assistance • Invigilators report all exam infractions to the Academic Registrar

  13. Answering ‘Essay’ Questions • Ensure that your answer is a direct response to the question, rather than merely addressing the topic implied in the question • Common formats • Direct question or set of questions (why and how) • Based on a quote (discuss/analyze/critique) • Compare/contrast (relationship) • Each response requires engagement with the essay title; it is unusual to be asked to provide a list or description

  14. Answering ‘Essay’ Questions (cont’d) • Do notmemorize responses to popular topics (or questions from past exam papers) • Do not identify the question as about ‘X’ and then proceed to write all you know about ‘X’ • The question is probably posed in a manner to force you to tackle a statement (or statements) about ‘X’ • References to relevant literature and practical examples are deemed as highly appropriate for a full and complete response

  15. Answering ‘Numerical’ Questions or Problem Sets • Show your calculations (workings) in the exam booklet not the exam script • Partial marks are awarded • Some errors in calculation can be carried forward in how marks are awarded • Note that the exam script is separated from the exam booklet • Do not leave questions blank

  16. Exam Marking/Assessment Procedure • Course instructors serve as first markers; this helps to ensure consistency and fairness • For marking criteria and classification system, see the Postgraduate Student Handbook on the School’s website • 70-100% (Distinction) • 60-69% (Merit) • 50-59% (Pass) • 40-49% (Fail – Condonable) • 0-39% (Fail – Non-Condonable) • Your performance vis-à-vis others sitting the exam is considered, thus there is a sense of relative marking • External examiners – a fundamental feature of the UK university system – tell us to ‘mark the range’

  17. Post-Exam • Candidates who have condonable and non-condonable fails will be contacted by the School (re: options available, including re-sits in August 2012) • There is no formal progression to the IRP stage

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