MM200: Study Abroad Year

Module code: MM200

Module provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting; Henley Business School

Credits: 120

Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)

When you'll be taught: Full year

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Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2024/5

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Last updated: 28 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

The aims of the study abroad year are to develop a knowledge of a range of subject areas relating to the student's programme, to gain an understanding of how these subject areas are perceived and taught overseas. Students will develop an awareness of the different methodologies and skills appropriate to their new learning environment.

The module aims to encourage the development of communication and personal development skills and the fostering of a systematic approach to self-awareness.  The overall experience will enhance future career development and employability.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students are expected to have:

1. followed a prescribed number of appropriate courses at the partner institution, as agreed by both institutions on a Learning Agreement; 
2. completed the appropriate continuous assessment and examination requirements for these courses; and 
3. ensured that, where appropriate, they have completed or terminated in the required manner any contract or agreement with the partner institution. 

Module content

Students will follow courses relating to the subject areas they have already studied – in order to extend and develop their knowledge – and/or to subject areas where they have restricted knowledge but which they wish to study for personal, academic or career reasons.

All undergraduate programmes in the Henley Business School may contain a study abroad year.  This module formalises the requirements of the year.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Depending on the course of study followed, teaching and learning may range from lecture format to small group project and team presentation work.

Study hours

This module is a placement or study abroad module and therefore the teaching and learning activities will predominantly, or entirely, take place away from the University of Reading. Your host organisation will normally advise you of the associated hours of your placement or year abroad. If the module includes any in-person activities at the University of Reading, these will be confirmed to you before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

This is a pass/fail year for Henley Business School students. They must attain the requirements of the host institution in order to pass the year. Successful completion of the study abroad year does not contribute to the student’s final degree classification.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This will vary for each student depending on the final choice of courses and on the host institution.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

This will vary for each student depending on the final choice of courses and on the host institution.

Reassessment

Additional costs