MPhil Management Student Handbook

2013-2013

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A Message from the School Director Programme Overview

Calendar
1 University Terms 2 Key Dates

Academic Section
3 Summary of Programme (Core and Elective Modules) 4 Examination Requirements 5 Regulations and Conduct During Examinations 6 Submission and Marking of Modules 7 Plagiarism 8 Marking Scheme 9 Special Examination Arrangements for Graduate Students 10 Student Consultation, Feedback and Representation 11 Calculators 12 Examination Results 13 Intermission

Administrative section
14 Introduction 15 Programme Administration Cambridge Judge Business School Building and Facilities 16 Intranet 17 Access & General Security 18 Smoking Policy 19 Fire 20 First Aid 21 Emergency 22 School Information and Library Services 23 Judge Business School Common Room and the University Centre 24 Computer Lab, IT/AV provision, email 25 CamSIS 26 Photocopying, Printing and Binding 27 Telephones and Faxes 28 Code of Conduct 29 Alumni Network Note: Although we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this document, it is a provisional edition issued for guidance purposes only and neither Judge Business School nor the University of Cambridge accept liability for any differences between the actual programme and the description contained here. Programme Director Dr. Benn Lawson Room KH109 Telephone: 01223 (7) 60587 E-mail: b.lawson@jbs.cam.ac.uk Programme Administrator

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Ms Sofia La Corte C1.03 Telephone: 01223 (3) 39636 E-mail: sl224@cam.ac.uk

A Message from the School Director

A very warm welcome to Cambridge Judge Business School and the University of Cambridge from me and all the faculty. You are joining a dynamic and growing School that has the ambition to be among the top business schools in the world. We have defined our mission "to be a great business school at the heart of Cambridge University, advancing knowledge and leadership through people who will leave a mark on the world". I hope you can subscribe to this mission and that you will help us to achieve it over the coming years. Cambridge Judge Business School is at the heart of the Cambridge ecosystem: a topclass University, the Cambridge fen and the buzz of London, one of the world's busiest centres in Finance and Professional Services. Do make the most of being in Cambridge with all that it has to offer in terms of teaching, research, college life and beyond. The coming year is a period in which you have the opportunity to pursue your educational and research interests, without being distracted by other responsibilities. Work hard and make the best of what you can get out of your teachers and other students. But don't let that come in the way of also having an interesting time to interact with your immediate colleagues and students from other schools and departments. We believe in the value of diversity and the opportunity to learn from other perspectives and cultures. And don't forget that Cambridge is also a hotbed of technology and entrepreneurship and that you may want to build lifelong networks of friends and business relations. Cambridge Judge Business School is about enhancing knowledge and contributing to the world. We are strongly committed to research and the diffusion of this research through publications and teaching. Some of you will pursue a research degree, others are more interested in learning in order to be better prepared for the professional world. Whatever your priorities are, do have the ambition to contribute to the world through your ideas and your actions. That way you will become our best ambassadors. In this document you will find a lot of information that will make your life here easier. It is full of details on the School and the University. Keeping this document at hand will simplify your stay with us. My very best wishes for this new academic year.

Professor Christoph Loch Director Cambridge Judge Business School

Programme Overview
The MPhil Management (MPM) is a taught Masters programme which offers new and recent graduates of any subject (except those with a single honours or major degree in business or management or relevant related subjects) a thorough grounding in management. It is conceived of as a graduate conversion course which will prepare students for a professional career in management. It sets high academic and intellectual standards and is based upon the latest academic research in the field. The normal expectation is that graduates of the MPM will seek a professional career in management. The philosophy behind the programme is that whilst effective management requires experience, a good grounding in academic knowledge is an invaluable prerequisite for a managerial career. Because management involves such a wide array of skills, from the mathematical to the interpersonal, the MPM demands excellence across a wide range of applied disciplines. Cambridge is a university with 800 years of outstanding academic achievement and the Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), whilst a relatively new part of the university and a relatively new business school, is proud to draw upon and embody that tradition of excellence. We do not expect that on graduation you will be ready to be perfect managers, but we do expect that you will have both the knowledge and the wisdom to become an outstanding manager and leader in the future. Students will take 11 modules, of which 9 are core (compulsory) modules. The remaining 2 modules will be chosen from the list of elective (optional) modules. Each module counts for the same number of credits. In most cases, elective subjects are in highly specialised topics. Each module consists of 16 hours of teaching, in Michaelmas and Lent terms modules are delivered over 8 weeks, however in Easter term they are taught intensively over 6 weeks or less. In some courses there may be a small number of extra classes required of you. It is vital to note that the time outside class is most emphatically not free time. To successfully complete the programme, your time outside classes needs to be devoted to preparation, reading, work on assessed and non-assessed assignments and revision. We have a very high expectation that you will come to classes having immersed yourself in recommended reading, and the programme will not carry passengers in this respect. We also expect you to be able to discuss and answer questions in the teaching sessions, if called upon to do so. You should expect to work an average of 50 hours a week during term-time and you will also need to work and keep up to date with readings in vacations. You should also recognise that almost all participants on management courses find that they learn as much, or even more, from their interactions with fellow students, and those on other programmes at the Judge, and, through their Colleges, with students in other subjects as they do from their classes. Thus you should spend time interacting with other students as part of your learning. The admission standards are extremely high probably higher than any comparable programme in the world - and so you can learn something from everyone on the programme. This is the sixth year in which the programme has run. Graduates from previous years programme have gained employment with a wide range of employers including blue chip consultancies and investment banks. However, our aim is to facilitate a wide range of career options. The University careers service supports MPM students in career decisions and job seeking.

Last update: September 2012

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Calendar
1 University Terms Cambridge University has two different concepts of Term: Full Term, in which most undergraduate teaching takes place, and Term, which is somewhat longer. For graduate students most teaching in CJBS will be confined to the eight weeks of Full Term. The Full Term dates are: Michaelmas Term: 2nd October to 30th November 2012 Lent Term: 15th January to 15th March 2013 Easter Term: 23rd April to 14th June 2013 2 Key Dates Tuesday 2 October Wednesday 3 October Tuesday 2 October Friday 19 October 14:00hrs 09:00hrs 17:00hrs 16:00hrs Programme Induction (Mill Lane 2) JBS Welcome Induction session (LT1) Welcome Party (CJBSCommon Room) Deadline for final selection of Michaelmas Term electives for students who wish to take options in Michaelmas (please email to administrator) 11:00hrs End of Term session with Director tbc TPE6 Strategic Valuation elective module (1 week full time workshop) 09:00hrs MM6 Exam (room tbc by BOE) 09:00hrs MM1 Exam (room tbc by BOE) 09:00hrs MM30 Exam (room tbc by BOE) 14:00hrs Deadline for Michaelmas coursework submission Lent Term lectures begin Term

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Deadline for final selection of Lent Term electives (please send email to administrator) End of Term Social and Class Photo (tbc) MM3 Exam room (tbc by BOE)

14:00hrs MM4 Exam room (tbc by BOE) 14:00hrs MM5 exam room (tbc by BOE) 15:00hrs Deadline for Lent Term coursework submissions

Wednesday 5 June 09:00hrs MM37 Exam room (tbc by BOE) Thursday 6 June 09:00hrs MM2 Exam - room (tbc by BOE) June tbc Farewell Reception (tbc) Week commencing 24 MPhil MGT Board of Examiners June Meeting Tuesday 2 July Degree Committee Meeting to consider results Saturday 20 July Times Congregation to be Please register with your College arranged well in advance by colleges

Other modules: if you are taking modules offered within other MPhils, i.e. MPhil in Finance, MPhil in Technology Policy or MST, please check dates for submission within relevant programme information on the intranet and/or module lecturer. Viva: Candidates who fail to achieve the required standard may be given an oral examination by the Examiners who may, in exceptional circumstances, recommend the award of the MPhil degree. Viva examinations take place in the morning of the Examiners Meeting in late June.

Academic Section
3 Summary of Programme (Core and Elective Modules) Core (Compulsory) Modules Students must take all of the following modules. Term 1: Michaelmas Module Code MM1 MM6 MM30 Term 2: Lent Module Code MM3 MM4 MM5 Term 3: Easter Module Code MM2* MM35* MM37* Module Title Business Innovation in a Digital Age Management Consulting Project Operations Management Module Leader Dr Manuel Arriaga Dr Jochen Menges Dr Benn Lawson Module Title Business Economics Strategic Management Organisational Analysis Module Leader Dr Michael Pollitt Dr Stelios Zyglidopoulos Dr Raina Brands Module Title Quantitative Techniques for Management Accounting and Finance Marketing Module Leader Dr Houyuan Jiang Dr Bang Nguyen Dr Vincent Mak

*modules MM2 / MM35 / MM37 are taught over a shorter term. Depending on your background, you will find these modules interesting and challenging, but you should be reassured that, whilst being demanding, all are designed for students new to business and management. Clearly courses will therefore be easier for those who have studied aspects of the subjects before, but past experience shows that those with no previous knowledge can achieve outstanding marks.

Elective (Optional) Modules Students must take two modules from the following list of electives, with no more than two in any one term. Modules in the list marked (Q) require strong quantitative skills. See Section IV (below) for further information on choosing electives. Term 1: Michaelmas Module Code MM20* MM31

Module Title Environment and Sustainability Supply Chain Management Strategic Valuation: (Q)

Module Leader Dr Chris Hope Dr Benn Lawson

TPE6**

Dr Houyuan Jiang

*MM20 has a maximum class size of 16 **Intensive: taught over one week in December, immediately after the end of Michaelmas Term Term 2: Lent Module Code MM10 MM11 MF3***

Module Title Globalisation at the Crossroads Human Resources Management Financial Reporting and Capital Markets (Q)

Module Leader Dr Christos Pitelis Dr Jochen Menges Prof Geoff Meeks

***Please note that TPE6 is a pre-requisite for students wishing to take MF3. MF3 has a maximum quota of 10 students from the MPhil Management. Students on the MPM must select two elective modules from the list above. Where indicated modules have a maximum size in which case admission will be on a first come, first served basis. Whilst there are no pre-requisites for any of the electives in Term 1, those marked (Q) in the list require strong quantitative skills. You should make a sensible appraisal of your own abilities before selecting these modules; if in doubt please discuss with the module leader. The electives taken may be spread across the terms in various ways in order to allow students to design a programme of interest to them. If, by virtue of choosing a combination of electives students create a particularly heavy workload in any one term then that is their own responsibility and will not be taken into consideration by the examiners. Such students will, of course, by definition have a correspondingly lighter workload in another term. The electives typically involve highly specialised material and MPM students will often be taught alongside students on other programmes. You may initially feel disadvantaged 8

when taking modules from other programmes because your fellow-students may appear to have specialist knowledge that you lack but the options available to you have been carefully designed to be suitable for all those who can take them and you should quickly find that you can manage them. Indeed, MPM students have in the past often outperformed students from the parent programmes of modules. Please note that you will not be able to change your elective choice once it is made (for final deadlines see calendar).

4 Examinations Requirements
To pass the MPhil in Management it is necessary to achieve 60% overall, irrespective of the mark in any one module. These marks are achieved through the assessment method on the modules taken (e.g. test, coursework etc). Each of the 11 modules counts for 100 marks. Therefore it is necessary to achieve a minimum of 660 marks across the programme in order to pass. Candidates are awarded a pass or fail on this basis. The University awards a Distinction to those students who achieve a 75% or above mark overall. You should note that an important part of the Cambridge system is that the Board of Examiners are completely independent of the Programme Director. The Board includes an External Examiner who will be a senior academic independent of Cambridge University. The Board has wide-ranging powers, including the power to call a student for an oral examination on any or all assessed work. If you are likely to be called for such an examination you will be advised in advance of the Examiners meeting. The core modules will be assessed either by an unseen written exam (i.e. an exam in which the questions are not known in advance) which will normally last for 2 hours or by 4000 word term paper(s), which may be a single essay or a series of individual or group assignments. Each core module leader will explain the assessment procedures for their module. In addition to assessed work, students on core courses may be asked to prepare non-assessed work on which they will receive feedback, with the purpose of monitoring progress and assisting in preparation for assessment. The elective modules will be assessed in a variety of ways including exams, essays, presentations, exercises or some combination of these reflecting the particular content and skills being taught. Each elective module leader will explain the assessment procedures for their elective. In all cases, the amount of work required for assessment will be broadly comparable between modules, and there is therefore no sense in which one module is easier than another, except to the extent that, inevitably, individual students may by virtue of their abilities and prior training, find some modules easier than others. When taking electives, you should not worry that some of your fellow students are being assessed under different marking criteria than you: all MPM students on all modules they can take are assessed against a pass mark of 60. 9

5 Regulations and Conduct During Examinations On behalf of the University of Cambridge Board of Examiners we would like to draw your attention to the following points with regard to Examinations, in addition you shall receive notification about your exams schedule directly via the Board of Examiners and your College will be notified accordingly: Late arrivals are not allowed and will not be tolerated. Exceptions may be made in exceptional circumstances such as illness or grave cause (i.e. accident). All exceptions will be followed up by your College Tutor and programme administrator.
Rules for the guidance of candidates and for the prevention of misconduct in examinations
1. Candidates shall not commence writing at the start of an examination session until authorized to do so by the Supervisor or Senior Invigilator. Candidates shall stop writing at the end of an examination session when similarly instructed. Except with the consent of the Supervisor or Senior Invigilator, no candidate shall be allowed to enter an examination room later or to leave an examination room earlier than thirty minutes after the beginning of a session. 3. A candidate may take a small screw-top bottle of water to his or her desk for consumption during an examination session provided that no disturbance is thereby caused to other candidates. Except with the written consent of the Secretary of the Board of Examinations no other items of food or drink may be taken into an examination room. A Supervisor, Invigilator, or Examiner has authority to deprive a candidate of unauthorised items until the examination session is ended. No candidate shall take into an examination room or have in his or her possession during an examination any book or paper relevant to the examination unless specifically authorised. A Supervisor, Invigilator, or Examiner has authority to confiscate such documents. No candidate shall take into an examination room any electronic calculator or other means of data storage or retrieval unless specifically authorised. A Supervisor, Invigilator, or Examiner has authority to confiscate unauthorised items. Where also specified, an electronic calculator must carry an official mark indicating that it has been approved for use in University examinations. No candidate shall take into an examination room or have in his or her possession during an examination any radio or audio equipment, or mobile telephone. A Supervisor, Invigilator, or Examiner has authority to deprive a candidate of such equipment until the examination session is ended, and to confiscate any cassette or compact disc. Candidates shall not remove from an examination room any paper except the question paper and such books or papers, if any, as they were authorised to take into the room. No candidate shall communicate with any other candidate during an examination session. Candidates shall not leave their places during a session except with the consent of the Supervisor or an Invigilator. Candidates shall be dressed decently and not in a manner that is likely to create a disturbance in the examination room, or to distract the attention of other candidates.

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A Supervisor, Invigilator, or Examiner shall report to the Board of Examinations any breach of these rules and shall inform the candidate concerned that such a report is to be made. A candidate shall not be dismissed from a session except as provided in Rule 13. A candidate who acts in such a way as to disturb or inconvenience other candidates shall be warned and may, at the discretion of the Supervisor, Invigilator, or Examiner, either be required to change seat or be dismissed from the session.

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6 Submissions and Marking of Modules Where modules are assessed or part-assessed by essay or term paper, the following guidelines apply: The work must be submitted to the graduate office at CJBS in hard copy (instructions with details for submissions will be emailed to you in due course) Two copies of the work must be submitted accompanied by a standard cover sheet available on the intranet. In addition, candidates will be required to submit an electronic copy of their work that may be subject to analysis by originality-checking software. The work must be printed legibly on A4 paper, using one side of the paper only, in a 12 point font, 1.5 or double spaced and with margins of at least 2.5 cm Candidates are expected to show reasonable grasp of the English language and should carefully check (and spell check) their work Submission dates: please refer to Calendar Penalty Scheme, Late submissions and deadline extensions If any coursework or project in respect of any paper is submitted after its specified deadline, the mark for the work will be reduced as follows: if one day late, the mark will be multiplied by 0.9, if two days late by 0.8, three days by 0.7 and so on. If the coursework or project exercise is handed in ten or more days late then no marks will be received, i.e 0 marks. Applications to defer submission of the coursework or project (normally on illness grounds) should be made to the Programme Director BEFORE the submission deadline, setting out the grounds for delay and proposing a revised submission date. Applications must be accompanied by a supporting letter from your College Tutor and, in cases of illness, a valid GP certificate and in some cases full medical reports. Feedback of marks and examinations Marks will be given as a percentage. All marks are provisional until confirmed by the Board of Examiners. Marks can be raised or lowered by the Board of Examiners. In particular, if the average mark for a module is exceptionally high or low, marks may be moderated to ensure that students taking particular module combinations are not disadvantaged. We try our best at the department to give early feedback on marks, but please be aware that the timing of the release of provisional marks may vary greatly from one module to another, as the University general policy is to release all marks at the end 11

of the academic year. The nature and extent of feedback given will vary from teacher to teacher, but students may reasonably expect to receive some indication of the strengths and weaknesses of any work submitted. University of Cambridge regulations do not allow students to view their examination scripts, nor are students able to request remarking until after the release of confirmed marks in June 2013. The MPhil Management programme will however make an exception for students who have received marks below 60 on their examination. These students should make an email request to Sofia within two weeks of the release of provisional marks, and will then be notified a time when you will be able to view the examination script. This will be for information purposes only, and the lecturer will not be present. Should other queries regarding examinations arise, they should in the first instance be directed in writing (via email) to the module lecturer, and you will receive a written response within two weeks. If you are still unhappy with the issue, you can then write to Sofia La Corte, who will pass on your request to the Chair of Examiners of the MPhil in Management for consideration. The CoE can raise it at the final Examination Board at the end of June. Lecturers are not obliged to discuss individual cases in person. All provisional exams and assessment marks will be released to the class as an anonymised marksheet. 7 Plagiarism The University of Cambridge and Cambridge Judge Business School take the issue of plagiarism very seriously. Plagiarism is specifically identified in the University's Discipline Regulations as constituting unfair means, and, where it is suspected, formal investigations will be carried out that could ultimately lead to suspension from the University or failure of the degree for which the student has been entered. The University of Cambridge defines plagiarism as "submitting as one's own work, irrespective of intent to deceive, which derives in part or in its entirety from the work of others without due acknowledgement". Plagiarism can occur in respect to all types of sources and media. It is both poor scholarship and a breach of academic integrity. Examples of plagiarism include copying (using another persons language and/or ideas as if they are a candidates own) and collusion with another person, including another candidate, other than as permitted for joint project work (i.e. where collaboration is concealed or has been forbidden). Students should familiarise themselves with University's policy on good academic practice and plagiarism, as set out at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/plagiarism. All students submitting work for examination will be required to sign a declaration to confirm that they understand the University's definition of plagiarism and that they undertake not to 12

plagiarise. Cambridge Judge Business School may use originality-checking software in the detection of plagiarism and all students submitting work for examination will be required to give their consent for their work to be scanned into the software. Where plagiarism is suspected, whether as a result of the use of originality-checking software or during marking of submitted work, Cambridge Judge Business School will carry out an initial investigation to assess the seriousness of the case and whether to refer it to the University authorities. In addition, each candidate who submits a project report, essay, dissertation or any other work for examination will be required to sign a declaration that: the submission is his or her own unaided work, except as may be specified in the declaration; all sources are fully acknowledged and referenced, the submission does not contain material that has already been used to any substantial extent for a comparable purpose. If two or more candidates submit work in collaboration, they will each be required to sign the declaration and will be held jointly responsible for adhering to it.
We treat this issue very seriously. We require integrity and responsibility in fulfilment of all course requirements.

8 Marking Scheme The University of Cambridge has a common marking scheme for MPhil degrees with a pass mark of 60% and threshold mark of 75% for the distinction. Work that fails to reach the standard expected may be awarded less than 60% (substantially less if the work is very poor) and work of exceptional distinction may be awarded marks over 75%. The marking guidelines below are designed primarily for the marking of essays and dissertations but may be adapted for coursework and examinations. Under 60: Work that is not of the standard expected at MPhil level, either because of a lack of original content or showing a poor grasp of the relevant literature, research method adopted, or because the analysis is seriously flawed, the argument is incoherent or because the standard of writing or presentation is unacceptably poor.

60-64: Work that, while it may have flaws and deficiencies, shows a good basic command of the subject, and a generally coherent argument. 65-69: Work that shows evidence of independent thought and analysis is of genuine interest as a potential contribution to its area of analysis, but where the standard of argumentation falls short, and/or where ideas are not sufficiently developed. 70-74: Work that shows good evidence of independent thought and analysis is of genuine interest and maintains a high standard of argument and scholarship throughout. 13

75-79: Work of undoubted interest and showing critical capacity, which combines a strong grasp of the subject matter with originality and flair in the argument. 80 & above: Work of outstanding quality which demonstrates the excellent grasp of subject matter and the strongest degree of argument that could reasonably be expected from a student at this level.

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9 Special Examination Arrangements for Graduate Students It is your College Tutor's responsibility to apply, on your behalf, for special exam arrangements to the Secretary of the Student Registry with medical evidence if appropriate. If you are having difficulty in preparing for or taking your examinations, or require special examination arrangements, you should contact your College Tutor as soon as possible. College Tutors are required to submit all applications relating to existing diagnosed conditions preceding the examination. It is important that sufficient time is allowed to discuss requirements with the College Tutor prior to this deadline. Appropriate consultation should take place between you, your College Tutor, and the Disability Resource Centre or a specialist professional (for example, an Educational Psychologist or GP as appropriate) prior to submitting an application. The Student Registry may need to liaise with the Board of Examinations if the exam you are to take is managed by them (this will usually be a formal sit-down examination). The purpose of making special arrangements is to relieve candidates of any disadvantage that may arise if the examination were conducted under standard conditions. Any special arrangements made for candidates will not give an unfair advantage over those taking their examination under standard conditions. If you have been diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty you may be granted extra time in your written examinations. You will be required to provide a full assessment report from an Educational Psychologist. Please note that this assessment report cannot just be the proforma used for public examinations. We need detailed information in order to meet your needs. Any recommendations need to be clear and explicit, e.g. 25% extra time for sit-down exams or additional minutes per hour, or the exact type of equipment prescribed. The amount of additional time and any other arrangements will be determined on the basis of the recommendations of your educational assessment. If you have not been assessed within the five years prior leading up to the start of your course, you should request your Educational Psychologist to contact the Disability Adviser (SpLD) at the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) directly for the current Guidelines on Assessment of students with Specific Learning difficulties. This can take some time so please make your arrangements as soon as you can. For further information please consult: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/studentregistry/exams/before/special.html Please note the regulations are constantly updated and you are strongly advised to visit the Student Registry website.

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10 Student Consultation, Feedback and Representation Consultation Student representative elections are held in the Michaelmas Term. Each student cohort elects a representative. A Class Representative will be elected once you have had a chance to get to know each other. S/he will be invited to attend relevant committees and meetings to represent the views of MPM students. Student Representative Roles: 1. To represent students in Graduate Teaching Committee 2. To represent students in Operations Committee 3. Liaise and facilitate communication between students and Programme Director and Administration Feedback Student feedback in respect of all programmes is sought formally once a term. The Programme Administrators oversee and process this. The results are then considered by the Teaching Committees. Feedback surveys, with provision for both quantitative and qualitative comments, are distributed at the end of each term and completion of these is a very high priority. Unless we get feedback in a standardised form and from a statistically significant sample of the class we cannot determine how the quality of provision is changing from year to year and from module to module. You are therefore strongly urged to complete feedback surveys promptly. In addition to the formal mechanisms, informal feedback is welcome at any time, through any reasonable medium and through any reasonable route. Any serious or potentially serious problems should be communicated as quickly as possible to the Programme Administrator in person or by e-mail so that, if appropriate, action can be taken to address them. Cambridge Judge Business School welcomes the valuable contribution that the student representatives make in their role as the voice of their classmates. We are committed to receiving and responding to student feedback in order to bring about improvement in the quality of the student experience and development of learning and teaching within the School. The core principle is that all students should have the opportunity to contribute to and enhance their experience whilst studying here. For further information on student representation please visit the Intranet: www.intranet.jbs.cam.ac.uk/students/Pages/programmeinformation/ studentrepresentation.aspx

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11 Calculators The only models of electronic calculators that candidates will be permitted to take into the examination room will be as follows: the standard University calculator CASIO fx 115 (any version) or CASIO fx 570 (any version) and CASIO fx 991any version. Each such calculator must be marked in the approved fashion. Approved calculators must have a yellow CU sticker on them. To have your calculator approved or to purchase an approved calculator contact the office of the Board of Examinations at 10 Peas Hill. Failure to produce the approved calculator may result in expulsion from the examination room and/or to have the calculator confiscated.

12 Examination Results The Examiners for the MPhil Management will normally meet in late June and make recommendations as to which students should be approved for the MPhil degree. These recommendations will then be considered by the Degree Committee of Cambridge Judge Business School and by the Board of Graduate Studies Committee. They will be able to notify successful candidates of their results in time for them to receive their degrees in person, should they so wish, at the final congregation of the academic year in late July. Candidates should note, however, that arrangements for the receipt of degrees are the responsibility of the Colleges, and that only candidates whose Colleges are able to present them may graduate at any particular congregation. In the course of reaching their recommendations, the Examiners will agree final marks for each student on each examinable part of the degree.

13 Intermission Applying to Intermit for medical reasons You may wish to request a period of intermission from your MPhil if you become ill and are unable to undertake your programme. The Board of Graduate Studies Committee can permit up to 3 full terms of intermission at any one time. If you need to apply to the Board for permission to intermit; you will need to complete an Application Form which is available from your CamSIS Self-Service Pages. The Board must receive a supporting statement from your doctor. Approval of your return to your programme is conditional upon confirmation from your doctor that you are in good health, and, are able to resume your course a few weeks before you are due to return. Please note that if you are granted approval to intermit for up to 3 full terms, your submission date will be deferred by a corresponding number of terms. Please ensure that you let your College and Sponsor know if you make an application to intermit. 17

Administrative Section
14 Introduction This section of the handbook covers practical and organisational matters concerning Cambridge Judge Business School, and the University of Cambridge. This general information is broadly the same for all academic programmes. Information specific to your programme is to be found in the Academic Section.

15 Programme Administration Students wishing to see the Programme Director, or who have questions or difficulties, should contact the Administrator in the first instance (Room C1.03 - Tel: 01223 339636; email: sl224@cam.ac.uk). We try our best to deal with your queries (via e-mail or in person) as quickly as feasible, but please be aware that the Administrator shares her time between the MPhil Management and the research MPhil in Innovation Strategy and Organisation; therefore is not available exclusively for the MPhil Management and would have to prioritise according to the seriousness of the issue. Office Hours are normally: Tuesdays to Thursdays from 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs (in person) and Mondays to Fridays from 15hrs to 16hrs (via email). Except when administrator is not available due to meetings, training, other duties outside CJBS, statutory holidays and annual leave. However please note that: email enquiries asking for information given in the Student Handbook and in the CJBS intranet will not be answered.

Cambridge Judge Business School: Building and Facilities 16 Intranet The Intranet provides a wide variety of information about the School. The Intranet address is: http://www.intranet.jbs.cam.ac.uk/students/ Updates to timetables, programme information, and modules materials can be accessed here. A username and password will be given to students upon their arrival in their induction pack.

17 Access & General Security In order to gain access to Cambridge Judge Business School outside of normal hours (8am to 6pm Monday to Friday) you will need to ensure that your University Card is programmed to operate the Access System. Instructions on how this will happen will be given during your induction; in most cases your card will be programmed automatically 18

ready for your arrival, although some students may have to take their card to Reception to have it programmed. Any queries about access or the University Card should be logged on the Facilities Helpdesk at http://facilities-help.jbs.cam.ac.uk or emailed to reception@jbs.cam.ac.uk. Your card will be programmed to allow access to the main entrance and the North (Library side) external door at all times and to the Computer Room and Library which are both accessible 24/7. There have been many large-scale thefts of computers and office equipment from offices in Cambridge, as well as petty thefts from jackets and handbags left unattended in open spaces and offices please keep valuables with you at all times. It is in your own interest to be careful about security and to make sure that only members of Cambridge Judge Business School have access to the building. In particular, please do not admit people to the building outside office hours: anyone who is a genuine member of the School will have their own access card and can let himself or herself in. The School building attracts a great deal of attention from local residents as well as from architects, tourists and others, but casual visitors should not be allowed inside at times when the Reception is closed. If you are entering or leaving the building in the evening or at the weekend, please make sure that the entrance door closes and locks behind you; it should never be held open or left unlocked. Staff of the University Security Control Centre patrol the building. All wear uniforms and carry identification. The University Security Control Centre operates 24 hours a day throughout the year and can be contacted at any time on (3) 31818 or by dialling 101 in the event of an emergency, there is an internal telephone located on the Conference Reception desk located opposite the main Reception desk.

18 Smoking policy Smoking is prohibited by law in all Cambridge Judge Business School's buildings and on the fourth floor Roof Garden. 19 Fire All fire exits are clearly marked and if the fire alarm sounds you should vacate the building immediately via the nearest fire escape route. Do not stop to collect personal belongings. Do not use the open stairs across the Atrium. The assembly point is outside the building by the main black gates, you should gather there to await further instructions. Do not reenter the building until you are told it is safe to do so. Please note that the fire exit doors leading out of the building are clearly marked as emergency exits only, and are linked to the Schools security alarm system: they should only be used in the event of a real emergency. Anyone going out through these exits at any other time will activate the alarm. 19

20 First Aid There are qualified first aiders on site and they can be contacted via Reception in the event of an emergency. 21 Emergency In the event of an emergency outside office hours, please call the emergency services by dialling 1-999 and notify the University Security Control Centre on 101.

22 School Information and Library Services Information & Library Services offer an impressive array of printed and electronic resources in the field of business and management. As well as providing copies of the books and electronic articles that are cited on course reading lists (for those modules taught by the School), they offer a wide range of business databases incorporating: ejournals and trade magazines; global news; company and financial information; market research; and industry data. For more information and access to e-resources visit http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/ infolib For printed resources, study desks and PCs visit: the Business Information Centre (on the ground floor of the School, to the left of the foyer) which is open 24/7. For information and library advice email infolib@jbs.cam.ac.uk N.B. During induction week the Information & Library team will register you, introduce the services they offer, and give you the opportunity for some hands-on experience with the databases, so it is important that you attend. Although the School's Information & Library Services offer business and management resources that are unrivalled within the University, you will also find resources in this field in other libraries in Cambridge, including the University Library (to which you will have access) and College libraries, which usually only allow their own students to borrow materials.

23 Cambridge Judge Business School Common Room and the University Centre You have equal use, along with staff, of the School's Common Room. This is a very important location for everyday informal interaction with staff and other students and you are encouraged to make good use of the facility. The Caf is under the management of the University Centre (see below), and serves a selection of drinks and snacks. Opening hours are 8.30am - 5pm in term time and 9am - 4.30pm out of term. Drinks and confectionery are also available from vending machines in the main foyer. The Caf also have vending machines for sandwiches, snacks and coffee please ask the Caf staff 20

about their out of hours services. University Centre MPhil students are also members of the University Centre, which is in Granta Place, Mill Lane. The Centre provides a bar, coffee room and other facilities. Meals and refreshments can be obtained there, and there is also a computer suite, television and reading rooms.

24 Computer Lab, IT/AV provision, Email The main Computer Lab has 45 networked PCs and 2 multi function high speed copier/ printer/scanners.. The PCs run Windows XP/Pro and Office 2007. You will be issued with a user name and password for the School's network on arrival, and allocated filespace on the School's file servers. However, it is your responsibility to keep backup copies, on memory stick, CD or DVD of all your essential files that you store on the network. The Computer Lab is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Please note during national holidays all services run unattended. It is kept locked at all times, and you will need your access card to gain entry. If you bring your own laptop, please note that the School's IT Department can only undertake to support English language software. Please also note that only Windows Professional versions and above are fully supported, but if you have a Mac or Linux type machine some service can still be provided. There is a wireless network, to which you can sign up if required. The IT Department operates a web-based helpdesk system. New students should register so help can be provided with any queries or problems. Once registered as a user with the Helpdesk, all requests for help must be logged in the system. The Helpdesk jobs list is checked regularly by the IT staff, and the progress of requests is automatically notified. There is a 'knowledge-base' that can be used to find solutions to common problems. The IT Helpdesk system is the primary means of dealing with students' queries. User support is provided from 08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday. The helpdesk can be found on the Intranet at: http://www.intranet.jbs.cam.ac.uk/it/ Pages/ithomepage.aspx There is a generic email address, computing@jbs.cam.ac.uk, from which all members of the IT Team receive mail, as well as a dedicated telephone helpline at (7)66511. Further information is available from the Intranet. In addition to the facilities provided by the School, most Colleges have some computing facilities. The University Computing Service runs courses on many software packages which are free to all students, details are available on the Computing Service website www.cam.ac.uk/cs/ contains information about the facilities and services provided by the University.

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The Seminar Rooms and Lecture Theatres are equipped with networked technology for presentations. If you wish to use these rooms, please arrange an induction session via the web helpdesk. Please email Reception if you wish to book a room. The School's email facilities are provided by the central University Computing Service. You can automatically collect your email password online; visit the Computing Service website (see above) to find out more. You can access your email messages from your College computer network as well as from the School's computer network via https:// webmail.hermes.cam.ac.uk. There will also be an email list set up which is used by staff and students to communicate information of interest to the MPhils. If you are having problems receiving email please contact the School's computer staff in the first instance, but depending on the problem we may have to redirect you to the Computing Service. Information about the School's email lists and individual email addresses will be available from the Intranet.

25 CamSIS This is an online student self-service system. The University manages student records (admission, registration, progress, examination, transcripts) through a web-based system known as CamSIS. All students have access to their own student record through their online Self Service. 26 Photocopying, Printing and Binding Students using the Schools printers should be aware that individual printing volumes will be monitored. The School provides Multi Function Devices (MFDs) for all students printing, photocopying and scanning. There is a single print queue controlled by your University swipe card. This means you can print to the queue, walk up to any of the listed MFDs, swipe your card and your job will be printed. There are 6 MFDs situated in the following locations: The main Computer lab (x2) South side ground floor The Library(x2) North side ground floor At the beginning of Michaelmas term students are automatically assigned a 30 balance for print/copy. Each single sided black and white page printed costs 0.06, each single sided colour page costs 0.18. If you run out of credits please go to Reception or the Library to top up. The minimum top up is 5.00. The general principle of photocopying charges is that any photocopying of articles, bits of textbooks, etc., is at your own expense. Copies of all recommended readings will be placed for reference in the Library (Business Information Centre). Finally, there is a separate network attached scanner in the main Computer lab on the south side of the building There is a binding machine beside the student MFDs (in the computer lab, ground floor south side). Please let Reception know when supplies of covers and combs need topping 22

up. Rymans in town (next to Sainsburys) also does binding as does the Graduate Union and Engineering Department.

27 Telephones and Faxes The Schools telephones are not available for private use. Mobile telephones may be used in the building, but must be switched off during lectures, also whilst you are in the Computer Room and the Library (Business Information Centre). Conference telephones are installed in all rooms at JBS and may be used for project work. The login details are as follows: User ID: JBS16954 Password: 50852 Wait 1 minute for the phone to reboot (the screen may go blank) Dial 9 to get an outside line and continue with country and/or area code. Once you have finished the call please make sure that you LOGOUT.

If you wish to send a fax, this must be done at Reception. It will cost 50p per page. 28 Code of Conduct for students As a student at CJBS you are valued as an integral member of our community. We aim to make your time here enjoyable and, when you have graduated, you will be a member of our extensive alumni network. Whilst you are here, we do have expectations of your conduct. These only formalise good manners and commonsense. Students come to study at CJBS from all over the world. They may have different expectations and experiences of an academic environment. The guidelines below outline the basic standards of courtesy and good conduct that are expected of all members of the School. DO: Behave with decorum at all times, and treat others both staff and students as you would wish to be treated Switch off mobile phones BEFORE going into lectures, the Library or the Computer Room - it is viewed as most inconsiderate for mobiles to ring in places where people are working/studying, as well as being distracting for everyone else in the room Arrive on time for classes and undertake whatever preparation is asked of you, and to adhere to any other reasonable request made of you 23

 Arrive on time for lectures, external speakers, careers events and presentations Let lecturers know in advance, if possible, if you are unable to attend a lecture/ seminar Treat lecturers and fellow students with courtesy and respect in discussions Abide by the conditions laid down by university and departmental provision of email and internet access abide by and uphold security, health and safety procedures of this document or as notified to you from time to time Behave with consideration in the Common Room. Do not remove the newspapers that are provided, and return used crockery to the counter. DO NOT: Smoke anywhere in the building there is a strict no smoking policy in operation Bring alcohol into the building the consumption of alcohol is only permitted when it is served at official Cambridge Judge Business School receptions or parties Talk to other students during a lecture (except when invited to do so) - it is distracting for other students and also for the lecturer Take food and drink into the lecture rooms, Library or the Computer Room - they can damage furniture, books and machines if spilt. Wrappers, containers and leftovers make the rooms untidy and unpleasant.

29 Your Global Community: The Alumni Network Welcome to Cambridge! As a student we are delighted to welcome you to Cambridge Judge Business School's global network a dynamic and powerful community of over 5,000 members encompassing students, graduates, associates and staff of Cambridge Judge Business School. The Common Room - www.cr.jbs.cam.ac.uk - is the virtual version of the much used space where friendships and networks are forged at Cambridge Judge Business School, and a place you will get to know throughout your time with us. As the online home for Cambridge Judge Business School alumni and community relations, the Common Room community website offers students assorted online resources including: a community-wide member directory valuable alumni contacts searchable by company, sector and much more an events calendar the latest community news lifelong classmate connections via your programme group online special interest or city groups online 24

Further information about how to get involved as a community representative for your class, as well as instructions on how to get started on the Common Room community website will be outlined during your induction week. Your unique Cambridge connections will last a lifetime and Cambridge Judge Business School's alumni relations seeks to support your transition through from student member to more experienced professional. Once again, welcome to Cambridge and we look forward to meeting you over the coming months. Alumni Relations Office Cambridge Judge Business School Email: alumni@jbs.cam.ac.uk Skype: judge_alumni_network www.cr.jbs.cam.ac.uk Facebook: Search Cambridge Judge Business alumni network Twitter: Search CambridgeCJBS

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