School of Engineering and Built Environment. MSc. Information Technology (Oil & Gas) Programme Specification Document

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1 School of Engineering and Built Environment MSc. Information Technology (Oil & Gas) Programme Specification Document 20/2016

2 1. Programme Specification Pro-forma GENERAL INFORMATION Programme Titles: Final Award: MSc. Information Technology (Oil and Gas) MSc Information Technology (Oil and Gas) Exit Awards: PgD Information Technology (Oil and Gas) PgC Awarding Body: Glasgow Caledonian University Approval Date: May 2014 School: Host Department UCAS Code: PSB Involvement: Place of Delivery: Subject Benchmark Statement: Engineering and Built Environment (EBE) Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems Not applicable Accreditation with the British Computer Society and the Energy Institute. Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow Computing Dates of PS Preparation/Revision: March 2014 Patterns of Delivery Full-Time The full-time route will serve the needs of students from a range of undergraduate programmes who wish to further their studies at an advanced level, for mature students wishing a career change into the Information Technology (IT) industry with the Oil and Gas (O&G) sectors and for international students who wish to come to the UK to study. Full-time students would normally complete the programme in one year. Part-Time Students will be expected to cover credits per trimester for 4 trimesters as outlined in table below. They will be expected to cover the same module combination as the equivalent full-time student but undertaken over the longer time period. PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 2

3 All modules are web-enhanced using the Managed Learning Environment (GCU Learn) which means that both FT and PT students have access to additional learning materials and other resources. Student Study Routes (Trimester A and Trimester B entrants) Mode of Attendance FT Sept start FT Feb Start PT Sept start PT Feb start TA TB TC TA TB TC TA TB Total Duration CC Ece Diss/ 12 Proj. months Ece CC Diss/ 16 Proj. months C E C ce Diss/Proj 24 months E C ce C Diss/Proj 28 months Notes: TA, TB, TC = Trimester A, Trimester B, Trimester C of the GCU academic calendar O&G modules are run in TB of the yearly cycle C represents one core SHEM level credit IT study module E represents one elective SHEM level credit IT study module c represents one core SHEM level credit O&G study module e represents one elective SHEM level credit O&G study module The Dissertation / Project is normally expected to take four months to complete. However students may choose to defer submission if it is considered that the quality of the work will be significantly improved as a result PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 3

4 2. EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME The overall aim of the MSc. Information Technology (Oil and Gas) programme is to enable students to develop O&G related knowledge and skills within the framework of Information Technology by allowing them to build on their previous qualifications, experience and career aspirations. The subject area is multi-disciplinary, involving an introduction to the underlying principles of working in the Oil and Gas industry. Furthermore the teaching of this specialist subject area entails a blend of fundamental principles, current techniques and applications. To this effect the curriculum of the O&G material has been incorporated into the structure of the existing MSc. IT programme. The broad scope of the programme is designed to stretch students educational horizons across traditional subject boundaries, encompassing areas normally associated with more traditional Information Technology, Engineering and Environmental Management. Thus students will need to understand and develop technical and non-technical opinions at an advanced level. The educational objectives of the programme and individual modules have been drawn together to : provide students with an understanding of the principles and implementation details of Information Technologies and Networking systems; provide students with up-to-date knowledge and skills to equip them for an IT career in the oil and gas industry; develop students competence in applying advanced skills to solve IT problems, using a critical and holistic approach; provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct projects efficiently, ethically and safely; enhance students interpersonal, communications and other transferable skills, so that they communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using a range of media; and are competent to operate in senior positions within industry; provide students with an opportunity to critically explore Oil and Gas related problems with others from different educational backgrounds, hence enhancing the breadth and depth of their viewpoints on such issues; allow students to acquire educational qualifications which will enable them to gain recognition by professional bodies; further develop students skills in research methods and professional practice, so that they can critically review the literature that will allow them to undertake advanced research and project work in IT related topics for the Oil and Gas industry; enable students to engage with life-long learning, research and creativity reinforced with scientific discipline and social awareness. The additional aim of the MSc. Project component of the programme is to: expand students existing expertise by providing the opportunity to undertake a significant piece of independent work in an Oil and Gas themed area. PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 4

5 4. PROGRAMME STRUCTURES AND REQUIREMENTS, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDITS AND AWARDS Each trimester has 60 SHEM level credits of taught modules where each module is either or SHEM level credit points. Each -credit module corresponds to approximately 0 hours of notional student effort (including various forms of class contact, private study and assessment). Each of the credit modules covers 2 X credit points and form part of the core and elective IT related modules. While the credit modules form part of the core and elective O&G related modules. The Masters dissertation is a 60 SHEM level credit module, normally completed during the summer months, and must be based on an Oil and Gas theme. The programme is offered on a full-time basis where the duration of the full time mode is one calendar year See Table 4.1. Those students starting in Trimester B will require an additional 4 months to complete the dissertation. See Table 4.2 The programme is offered on a part-time basis over two calendar years and involves credits per trimester see Table 4.3. Those students starting in Trimester B will require an additional 4 months to complete the dissertation. See Table 4.4. Trimesters A and B of the part-time programme comprises 1 core credit module or 1 core credit module and 1 elective credit module as chosen from a selection of electives, as shown in Table 4.4. Table 4.1: Overall Full-time Structure of the Programme. Trimester A Core IT Modules Credits C/E Networking and Computer Technology Core Project Management, Software Processes and Ethics Core Trimester B Core and Modules Software Development and Database Systems Web Systems Development & Interaction Design The Oil and Gas Industry Core Oil and Gas Exploration Oil and Gas Contracts and Disputes Environmental Regulation and State Control of Oil and Gas Trimester C - Core O&G (1X60) Master s Project (Oil and Gas theme) 60 Core PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 5

6 Table 4.2: Overall Full-time Structure of the Programme for Trimester B starts. Year 1 - Trimester A Credit C/E Year 1 - Trimester B Core and Modules Software Development and Database Systems Web Systems Development & Interaction Design The Oil and Gas Industry Core Oil and Gas Exploration Oil and Gas Contracts and Disputes Environmental Regulation and State Control of Oil and Gas Year 2 - Trimester A Core IT Modules Credit C/E Networking and Computer Technology Core Project Management, Software Processes and Ethics Core Year 2 - Trimester B - Core O&G (1X60) Master s Project (Oil and Gas theme) 60 Core Table 4.3: Overall Part-time Structure of the Programme. Trimester A Core IT Module ( 1 X ) Credit C/E Networking and Computer Technology Core Trimester B IT Modules ( 1 X ) Software Development and Database Systems Web Systems Development & Interaction Design Year 2 Trimester A Core IT Module ( 1 X ) Project Management, Software Processes and Ethics Core Year 2 Trimester B Core and O&G Modules ( 2 X ) The Oil and Gas Industry Oil and Gas Exploration Oil and Gas Contracts and Disputes Environmental Regulation and State Control of Oil and Gas Year 2 Trimester C Core O&G (1X60) Core Master s Project (Oil and Gas theme) 60 Core PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 6

7 Table 4.4: Overall Part-time Structure of the Programme for Trimester B starts. Year 1 - Trimester A Credit C/E Year 1 - Trimester B IT Modules ( 1 X ) Software Development and Database Systems Web Systems Development & Interaction Design Year 2 - Trimester A Core IT Module ( 1 X ) Networking and Computer Technology Core Year 2 - Trimester B Core and O&G Modules ( 2 X ) The Oil and Gas Industry Core Oil and Gas Exploration Oil and Gas Contracts and Disputes Environmental Regulation and State Control of Oil and Gas Year 3 - Trimester A Core IT Modules ( 1 X ) Project Management, Software Processes and Ethics Core Year 3 - Trimester B Core O&G (1X60) Master s Project (Oil and Gas theme) 60 Core The following awards can be made: PgC (PgC) Information Technology may be awarded for successful completion of two taught SHEM level credit modules or equivalent (normally 1 full-time trimester of effort 60 SHEM level credits); PgC Information Technology (Oil and Gas) may be awarded for successful completion of 60 SHEM level credit modules or equivalent (normally 1 full-time trimester of effort 60 SHEM level credits) which must include 1x SHEM level credit core O&G module + 1x SHEM level credit elective O&G module + 1x SHEM level credit IT module; Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in Information Technology (Oil and Gas) for a further 3 postgraduate modules (1X+2X giving total 120 SHEM level credits), five modules in total, three of which must be core modules, equivalent to 2 trimesters of full-time study or 4 trimesters of part-time study; Master of Science (MSc) for the equivalent of a further 1 trimester of student effort (total 180 SHEM level credits), being a project dissertation. The MSc degree is awarded as follows: - MSc. Information Technology (Oil and Gas) for students who have completed the PgD, including the three core modules for the programme and a dissertation on an oil and gas theme. NB Both the PgD and MSc. can be awarded with distinction if the student can satisfy the appropriate University assessment regulations See section 8 later in this document. Selection of Taught Modules When a student first registers and attends the University the Programme Leader will provide advice and guidance to help them select modules appropriate to their existing experience, their interests and future career aspirations; the aim is to match, as far as is practicable, the learning requirements specific to the student with the portfolio of modules on offer. PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 7

8 Masters Dissertation/Project All Masters students are required to complete the Masters Dissertation/Project module, which is based on a significant piece of individual research. The subject of the research will be an area of special interest to the student but must be based on an Oil and Gas theme. The student will be expected to put forward a written proposal that will be submitted to the Dissertation/Project Co-ordinator for approval prior to commencement of the Dissertation/Project. The area of research chosen should be in the required subject area; be at the appropriate intellectual depth and should provide a suitable match with previous study. This may require increased technical depth or greater breadth of subject matter relating to previous projects, case studies or dissertation undertaken by the student. PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 8

9 8. ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS The Glasgow Caledonian University Assessment Regulations 1 (Academic Session 2018/2016) apply to this programme. Programme specific aspects: Paragraph 8: Pass mark for all taught modules is 50% (inline with new University policy) The Pass mark for the Masters project is 50% Paragraph 31: PgC Information Technology may be awarded for successful completion of two taught SHEM level credit modules or equivalent (normally 1 full-time trimester of effort 60 SHEM level credits) PgC Information Technology (Oil and Gas) may be awarded for successful completion of 60 SHEM level credit modules or equivalent (normally 1 full-time trimester of effort 60 SHEM level credits) which must include 1x SHEM level credit core O&G module + 1x SHEM level credit elective O&G module + 1x SHEM level credit IT module; PgD Information Technology (Oil & Gas) may be awarded for successful completion of five taught modules (equivalent of 2 full-time trimesters of effort) - must include 2x SHEM level credit core IT modules + 1x SHEM level credit elective IT module + 1x SHEM level credit core O&G modules + 1x SHEM level credit elective O&G module; PgD Information Technology (Oil & Gas) with Distinction shall normally be granted to a candidate who is eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma and has achieved an overall average of 70% or more and no mark below 55% in any module. (excluding the project module); MSc Information Technology (Oil & Gas) shall be made to students who have achieved at least 180 credits with a minimum of 0 at SHEM level; MSc Information Technology (Oil & Gas) with Distinction shall normally be granted to a candidate who is eligible for the award of Master of Science and achieved an overall average of 70% or more with no mark below 55% in any module, and have gained at least 70% in the project module. Assessment Boards (Regulation 1.14 Appendix 1) This postgraduate programme has PgC, PgD and MSc exit points at the end of Trimester A, B and in September. The Assessment Board will meet formally at all three points and consider all marks for all students. Role of External Assessor: External Assessors are appointed to the Assessment Board after being approved by University LTSC via External Assessors Sub-Committee (through the submission of an EXT1 form). The duties of an External Assessor can be found in the Appendix 2, paragraphs 2.9 and 2.11 of the Appendices to the University Assessment Regulations. The duties of an External Assessor will include the following: 1 PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 9

10 to moderate the work of the Internal Assessors in respect of the assessments under his/her jurisdiction; to ensure that the standard of any award which is recommended by the Assessment Board is comparable to the standard of similar awards conferred by Universities in the UK; to attend Assessment Boards at which the results of a final stage assessment will be determined; to be satisfied that the work and decisions of the Assessment Board are consistent with the policies and regulations of the University and best practice in Higher Education; to ensure that students have been assessed fairly and within the regulations approved by the University for the programme; to comment on the appropriateness and consistency of assessment practices and procedures across the modules which comprise the award; to inform the University on any matter which, in the External Assessor s view, militates against the maintenance of proper academic standards; to inform the Director of Governance and Academic Quality if they decide to resign over a matter of principle in order that this may be brought to the attention of Senate as a matter of urgency; to produce an annual report for consideration by the School Board and the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee, on the standards attained by students on the programme and any other matters which may seem appropriate to report. PSD MSc IT (Oil and Gas) 10