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Information in this brochure may be superseded by the official pronouncements of HWU, as detailed on their website www.hw.ac.uk
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About B&B 2 3 4 10 12 About HWU Programmes Class Schedule Module Contents
MSc in Business Psychology, and the related Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas in Business Psychology; BA in Management and Psychology Continuing Professional Development courses in Organisational Culture and Forensic Psychology.
HWU at a Glance
Heriot-Watt University is the e i gh t h o l de s t h i ghe r education institution in the UK. The University originated as the School of Arts of Edinburgh in 1821, and in 1966, Heriot-Watt became a University by Royal Charter.
HWU is one of the UK's leading research institutions and is rated at the highest level by the national review body, the RAE. It delivers research of international standing, providing innovative and problem-
solving capacity for business, industry and society. Heriot-Watt has around 7,000 on-campus students in Scotland, and approximately 10,000 students from 150 countries world-wide on international programmes.
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Quality...
Heriot-Watt University is rated as the #3 University in Scotland and is in the top 10% of universities worldwide. Its graduates are known throughout the world and have established track -records in several disciplines including biochemistry, information technology and management...
of professional-level courses to Jamaica, and has developed a track-record which encourages the continued success, growth and development of all who pass through its doors. Located near New Kingston in the heart of Jamaicas commercial centre, B&B University College Ltd is a p ri va t e , te rt i a ry - le ve l institution offering a range of training courses and seminars in management disciplines. In its 22 years of existence, B&B has carved a niche as a pioneer in the introduction B&B is registered as an approved tertiary education provider by The University Council of Jamaica, and is a member of The Joint Committee for Tertiary Education. B&B has been evaluated and met the standards of several institutions, including:
West Indies;
The Association of Accounting Technicians The Association of Business Executives Heriot-Watt University The University of London The Society for Human Resources Management
Programmes mainly take the form of review sessions preparing candidates for qualifications offered by other institutions.
87.5% of our exam candidates indicated that the course material provided by the Institution was useful in their preparation for the exam. ALL students responded that they were very satisfied with the customer service received.
These include weekly tests, tracking of student performance on these tests, as well as the incorporation of presentations from qualified guest lecturers. Students can also look toward improved tuition delivery from B&B Institute. Not only will our new students be under the tutelage of our highly qualified teaching staff; they will also be exposed to more comprehensive material as well as indepth, focused class discussion sessions.
75% of candidates indicated that our Examination Review Course was useful in helping them prepare for the examination. 62.5% of exam candidates indicated that the manner in which the Course was delivered was effective in their learning of the material.
Despite these encouraging results, we are not sitting on our laurels, but constantly seeking to improve our offering. Innovative changes have been made to enhance the learning experience.
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EHeriotStudy Shows E-Learning Tool Developed by Heriot-Watt University Improves Student Performance
Heriot-Watt is more than a place to learn. As a firstclass university, it prides itself on always introducing innovations that positively impact on society. One such innovation is SCHOLAR, an e-learning tool developed especially for secondary students sitting science subjects. An independent study, funded by the Scottish Executive, has concluded that pupils who used SCHOLAR improved their performance in science exams by up to 92%. The study showed that SCHOLAR allowed them the flexibility of learning in their own time, at their own pace, and in their own environment. Users commented that the key benefits of SCHOLAR included the flexibility, assessments, and immediate feedback on offer. Peter Harrison, head teacher at Ollapool High School, has praised SCHOLAR as an essential learning tool that complements the curriculum on offer. Professor Phillip John, Chair of the Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR Management Board, explains that the programme grew out of teaching and learning strategies developed for the University's undergraduates. As he says, The improvement in exam results as well as positive feedback from pupils and staff have been gratifying!
Marketability..
Selection of HWU your educational partner enables you to become a member of a global community. Over 10,000 students on every continent have completed the Heriot-Watt Management Programme graduated since inception...
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Psychology refers to the study and analysis of human functions and behaviour so as to predict and shape actions. A large part of management science is about guiding and shaping our people assets to produce the desired behaviours, as well as handling the interaction with customers that occurs through marketing, sales and customer service processes. The marriage of the two areas in a business psychology programme is then a perfect complement that gives you knowledge of a wide range of the issues that
to our advantagewhether it be in marketing to customers, managing staff, shaping business and sales strategies, designing new products to meet customer needs, handling internal and external communications and researching competitior actions. affect a business and how you can develop and implement the right action plans for success within that environment. Business success can only come about through understanding the actions of others and using that knowledge In line with this, the primary objective of the Business Psychology programmes is to allow a better understanding of the business environment and consumer behaviour, as well as show how psychology is used in managerial decision -making
into eight taught modules plus an MSc project. Each course is worth 15 credits and lasts for one semester or 6 months. There are two semesters per year and persons have the option of deciding on the total number of courses they will take each semester. This means that the MSc programme may be completed in as little as 18 months (four subjects per semester plus 6 months for the project) The Post-Graduate Diploma requires the completion of eight of these MSc courses, while the Post-graduate Certificate requires the completion of four courses. The completion of a research project is not required for these courses. With this structure, persons
can start the post-graduate programme then may choose to exit at the end of four subjects (6 months) and receive a Post-graduate Certificate, or eight subjects (12 months) and receive a Post-graduate Diploma. The BA in Management and Psychology is divided into three stages. Each stage contains eight modules with each module attracting 15 credits. To obtain a degree students are normally required to achieve 120 credits at each stage of the course. All students must be credited with a minimum of 360 credits in order to be eligible to graduate. The timetable for the programmes on offer is presented on page 5.
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Ex em for ption red prior s gran cos uces t studi ted es t im im plic e an atio d ns!
Accounts
Intro to Psychol-
Finance
Management
Management Modules
Human Resource Mngment
Consmr/Econ Psych.
Social &Organizational
Research Methods
Consumer Ergonomics
Diversity
Leadership
Psychology of Coaching
Organizational Culture
Forensic Psychology
The post-graduate programmes are also designed to develop personal abilities and attitudes that will allow for lifelong learning and personal development. The training
and hands on exposure to research methods equips students with the ability to produce new knowledge for themselves. This will be critical as strategic management re-
quires an understanding of how to frame business problems, research the reasons behind these and use this research to plan for future business growth.
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Personalised support....
B&B puts an emphasis on ensuring personal care and attention. Registration for the HWMP gives you access through the web portal to invaluable learning resources and a global network of alumni, academics and fellow students...
The structure of the MSc Business Psychology Programme is designed to allow students to study a specific module as a professional development certificate. This structure allows students the option of studying a module of interest as a stand-alone. This will allow them to enhance their professional skills in an area without having to enrol in the full two-year programme.
Successful completion of the module will enable the student to obtain a Continuing Professional Development Certificate. The credits associated with the module are also retained in case the participant decides to complete the full MSc programme at a later stage. Below we highlight two such modules: Forensic Psychology and Organisational Culture.
Offender profiling will be studied with two approaches in particular; Crime scene analysis is a top-down approach developed in the US and used by the FBI, while investigative psychology is a bottom-up approach de-
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This course was designed to enhance your expertise by showing you how theories and research concerning the organizational culture can be applied to actual business practice. The ability to apply the findings to actual business practice comprises part of the assessment, such that passing the course means that the student has demon-
For over 20 years, B&B has been seen as the established leader in the teaching of tertiary-level professional certifications, such as the Certified Public Accountant, the Certified Professional Secretary and the Professional in Human Resources...
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Convenient timing..
Classes will be devoted to a particular course within a prog r a m m e . Course will be rotated in threeweek cycles. Accordingly, each subject will only be addressed once every three weeks...
Time
8:30 am - 11:30 11:30 -12:30 12:30 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:30 3:30 -5:30 pm
Wk II
Diversity
Wk III
Research Methods
Forensic Psychology
Format of Classes
Discussion of Core Concepts: Discussion workshops, tutorial sessions, etc LUNCH BREAK Practice Analysis: Review of multiple choice questions, past exam questions, assigned essays, etc AFTERNOON BREAK Group work: Review and discussion of assigned presentations and case studies
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Time
5:30 pm 7:15 pm 7:157:30 7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Format of Classes
Discussion of Core Concepts: Introduction to area via discussion and tutorial sessions; Explanation and assignment of homework covering material introduced COFFEE BREAK Practice Analysis: Review and discussion of multiple choice questions, past exam questions, assigned essays and case studies covering material learned in previous
The courses are arranged around the examination diets of June and December, and the programme is structured so that students will only handle between two and three subjects at any one time (barring re-sits). The total delivery period will span 36 months, and students may enter the programme twice per year (July and January). The relevant class schedule follows:
Stage I January July
Intro to Psychology 1
Personalised support....
B&B places emphasis on ensuring personal care and attention. Registration for the HWMP gives you access through the web portal to invaluable learning resources and a global network of alumni, academics and fellow students...
Day
Mon
Tues
Intro to Psychology 2
Finance
Cognitive Psychology 2
Psychobiology
Wed
Social Psychology
Thur
Social Cognitive
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Subject
Component Topics
Management
Finance
Stage II Human Resource Management Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, Individual Differences, Learning & Reinforcement;, Power, Politics & Influence, Leadership as an Influence Process, Group & Conflict Management, Organisational Culture, Stress at Work, The Origins and Nature of Human Resource Management, Strategic Human Resource Management , Planning and Resourcing Selection, Performance Appraisal and Training, Careers and Career management,
Marketing
Marketing I Marketing II
Consumer Buying Behaviour, Marketing Research, Segmentation , Pricing, Consumer Society, Exchange, Needs and Value, Consuming Body, Brand Identity, Marketing: Development and Scope, Business to Business buying behaviour; Marketing Research, Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning, Pricing for Marketing Decisions; Channels of Distribution
Stage III Strategic Management Strategic Management International Strategic Management Operations Management 1 Operations Management II Mission and Objectives, Analysing the macro environment, Market Environment, Resources and Strategic Capability, Culture, Strategic Options a d Strategic Choice Industry and Market Definition, Management of Innovation, Industry Evolution, Competitive Advantage, Survival in the Decline Stage Firms and International Business, Global Regulatory Institutions, Political Risk, Protectionism, International Firms, Socio-cultural co text Introduction to Operations Management, Operating Systems, Performance Objectives & Operations Strategy, Product and Service Design, Facilities Location, Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management, Process Types, Facilities Layout and Flow, Process Design and Process Technology, Performance Improvement Job Design and Work Organisations, Planning and Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Materials Requirement Planning/Manufacturing Resource Planning, Just-in-Time Management, Project Planning, Failure Prevention, Maintenance and Safety, Quality
Operations Management
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Component Topics
Introduction to Psychology 2
Stage II Cognitive Psychology 1 Introduction to Memory, The Modal Module of Memory, Working Memory, Improving Memory, Eyewitness Photographic or Flashbulb Memory, Learning, Introduction to Human Factors, Applied Anthropometry, Applied Sensory Processes, Controls and Displays, User Trials Vision, Processing in the Visual Pathway, Visual Process after VI, Depth Perception, Monocular Cues to Depth Person, Shading and Shadows, Face Recognition, Problems with Face Recognition, Attention and Visual Perception, Covet Visual Attention, Visual Service Experiment, Vision, Action and Consequences, Two Visual Pathways, Visual Control of Movement , Introduction to Language, Human Languages, Written Word Recognition, Spoken Word Recognition, Dyslexia, Speech Production, Models of Speech Production, Aphasia, Syntactic Processing, Semantic Org Social Cognitive Infant, Vygotsky/Language Development, Childrens Drawing/Theory of Mind, Piaget, Identity, Numerical Development, Introduction to Intelligence, Theories of Intelligence, Intelligence Nature & Nurture, School & Changing IQ, What is Social Psychology, Human Aggression and Social influence, How to write a good essay, Prejudice & Out-group perception, How to Persuade Influence and Attribute, Attraction Relationship and Love, Media & ideals: Sexuality & Gender,
Cognitive Psychology 2
Structure & Function of the Brain, Hormones & Behaviour, Methods of Brian Behaviour Research, Localization of Function, Infant Brain Development, The Physiological Process of Sleep, Darwinian Evolutionary Theory, Evolution of Animal Sex Behaviour, Evolution of Animal Parental Care & Co-operation, Evolutionary Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Introduction to Health Psychology, Stress & Health, Music & Well-Being, Individual differences and Health, Doctor/Patient Communication, Teenagers their friends and their Health, Pathological Aging, Health Behaviors and Behavior Change, Introduction to Personality, Psychodynamic & Phenomenological Approached to Personality, Personality as a Predictor of Behaviour, Personality Across the Lifespan, Biological Basis of Personality, Social Cognition, Concepts and Categories, Heuristics & Biases, Hot Cognition, History of Attachment Theory, Normative Development, Attachment In Infancy and Childhood, Attachment In Adolescence and Adulthood , Evolutionary & Biological Perspectives, Attachment and Well-Being across the Lifespan I ,Attachment and Well-Being across the Lifespan I, Attachment and Well-Being across the Lifespan II, Interventions, Therapies, and the Future Introduction to Systems, Safety & Disaster, The Christinaki Disaster, The Channel Tunnel Disaster, The Challenger Disaster, ValueJet Disaster, Piper Alpha, Cognitive Development During the School Year, The Development of Scientific Thinking , Working Memory II, Reasoning & Deduction I, Reasoning & Deduction II, Attention, Time-Sharing & Workload, Complex Systems, Risk, Errors & Accidents, Introduction to Ageing in the 21st Century, Research Methodology in the Study of Ageing, Stability & Growth with Older Age, Physical Decline with Older Age, Cognitive Decline with Older Age, The Neuropsychology of Ageing
Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Professional Practice Social Cognition and Personality Attachment Across the Lifespan
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Component Topics
An introduction to Social & Organization Change, Individual Changes, Team Change, Organizational Change, Managing Change, Change Through Innovation, Positive Psychology & Change, Change Expectations & Justice: Merging Theory & Practice, The Purpose of Coaching in Organization, Counsel, Mentoring and Coaching,, Managing Talent Coaching and organization, Goal Setting, , Positive Psychology & Coaching,, Cognitive Behaviour Approaching to Coaching, Psychodynamics and the Limits of Coaching, The Organizational Role of Coaching & Coaches, The Research Methods, Literature Reviewing, Quality Research Methods, Quality Survey Methods, Experimental Survey Methods, Analysing Interpreting & Reporting Surveying, Results, Analysing Interpreting & Reporting Experimental Results, Writing Research Reports, Defining Culture, Organizational Culture & Control, Culture & Organizational Design, Organizational Culture & Job Design, Culture & Motivation, Group Behaviour, Leadership & Management, Strategic Decision Making, Perception Attention Learning, Decision Making Bias Persuasion Advertising, Motivation Personality, Opinion Leadership Conformity Fashion, Market Segmentation and Psychographics, Impact of Retail & Leisure Environment, Cross Cultural Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Psychology: Contemporary Topics Introduction to Ergonomics, Human Error, Systems, Anthropometry: How do we fit in our world, Input & Output for Humans, User Trails, Human Computer Interactions, Attention Vigilance and Performance, Introduction to central theories of leadership in organizational settings, key social psychological approaches to leadership, present a set of practical considerations concerning leadership, etc Psychology & Management of Diversity, The Influence of National Culture on Diversity in Jamaica, Diversity Management, Positive & Negative Stereotyping, Valuing Diversity & Sexual Orientation, Valuing Age Race & Gender Diversity, International Perspective on the Management of Diversity, SelfKnowledge & Recognition, Theories of Crime I & II, Violence & Sexual Crime I & II, Offender Profiling 1 & II, Eyewitness Testimony, Investigative Interviewing, Jury Decision Making, Offender Treatment,
Consumer Ergonomics
Leadership
Diversity
Choosing A Course
Choosing a subject to study at the tertiary level is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. It sets a foundation for the rest of your professional life and to quite an extent your personal life too. It is important to choose a course of study that suits your requirements and needs. Thinking about your studies in advance is crucial to making the right decision. Before committing to a course of study, we suggest that you ask yourself the following questions: Why you have chosen a particular course of study? Am I really doing this for me?;
Will this Degree improve my chances of following my chosen career? What are the Course options within the subject? Do they interest me?
The time spent answering these questions will be well spent! The most important factor in your choice is that you find a subject that you enjoy. Everything else is secondary!
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Entry Requirements
BSc Programme:
The normal entry requirements are two CAPE/English A-level subjects at grades D or above. Persons who possess a recognised Diploma, Associate Degree or professional qualification from a recognised institution are welcome. You may obtain up to six exemptions depending on the type of qualifications you possess. Mature applicants who do not have the minimum qualifications but have the appropriate work experience or other non-standard qualifications may also be accepted on merit. These persons would not receive any exemptions. Applicants must submit a reference on their suitability for the degree.
Assessment Methods
The assessment for psychology modules in the BSc is via a mixture of examination and coursework. Assessment for management modules is through a formal examination only (i.e. there is no assessed coursework element). Synoptically-linked modules, (i.e. 30 credit modules such as Introduction to Management 1/ Introduction to Management 2) have a three-hour examination to cover both modules. Stand-alone modules (i.e. 15 Credit modules such as Employment Law) have a two-hour examination. All examinations are done twice per year, that is, in June or December. The exam paper is divided into four sections, with Section A comprising 20 multiple-choice questions worth 40% of total marks. Sections B-D are each worth 20% of the final grade and comprise essay and short-answer questions. For the MSc and the Professional Development Programme, students are usually required to provide essay-format answers. All examinations are subject to rigorous scrutiny by both Heriot-Watt University examiners and by external examiners from other leading UK universities.
Postgraduate Programme:
Normal entry into the MSc programme requires a first degree in a management disciple and or psychology. Mature entry is possible if the candidate has the necessary years work experience at a supervisory or management level. Mature applicants are required to summit their resumes which highlights their years of experience, and a letter from their employer to confirm the experience. The minimum number of years for mature entry is 10 years, and acceptance is dependent on your responsibilities or duties.
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Multiple exitroutes
Certificates and diplomas are awarded for the completion of prescribed courses. Students may thus obtain a qualification without having to complete the entire BA degree before their achievements are recognised...
Specially designed interactive and text based course materials have been developed for the HWMP. The textbook course materials provide information on:
Expected learning outcomes; Subjects to be studied; Self-test questions, practice and tutorial questions with solutions.
The course texts contain all of the required content together with self-assessment exercises. The course texts have been designed to provide a progressive learning experience through sequential modules which build upon the information and knowledge learnt in previous modules of the course. The materials assume a zero -base knowledge of the subject. There is no formal requirement for additional
reading; however, some of the courses do contain a reading list, which may be useful to students wishing to deepen their understanding of the subject. The course texts form the core resource for students and the teaching programme is built around the course content as provided in the texts.
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Fees
As at September 15 2011, the cost per module in the BSc programme is $75,000.00 for the evening/ Sunday programme and $65,000 per module for the day programme. For the MSc programme, the tuition per module is $120,000. The total amount paid per year would vary according to the number of modules taken. There is also a onetime registration charge of 50.00 for new entrants. The module cost is subject to change and covers:
Course material, access to the HWU website and other student services provided by HWU HWU Examination fees
total due is payable at least two weeks before classes begin, 25% of the total due is payable one month after classes begin and the final 25% is due two months after classes begin. All drafts should be made payable to B&B Institute. Students should note that they will not receive the course material or be entered as examination candidates if they fail to pay the required fees by the stipulated deadlines. Exam resits attract a charge of 65. Financing support for the HWU programmes is available from the Students Loan Bureau.
Attendance
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tuition
February
Feb 15: Deadline for 2nd installment of fees Feb 27: Deadline for receipt of June exam applications form (for
March
March 15: Deadline for final installment of fees March 30: Deadline for receipt of new registrations
April
April 25: Deadline for receipt of exam deferral forms
May
June
First full week in June: Examinations Dec 15: Deadline for 1st installment of fees
July
Second week in July: Classes begin for new term
August
Aug 15: Deadline for 2nd installment of fees Aug 27: Deadline for receipt of applications for Dec exams
September
September 15: Deadline for final fee installment Sep 30: Deadline for receipt of new registrations
October
October 25: Deadline for receipt of exam deferrals forms at B&B
November
December
First full week in Decmbr: Examinations Dec 15: Deadline for 1st installment of fees
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