Events Project Management MSc

Cardiff Metropolitan University

All procedures and requirements regarding assessment are contained within CSM’s School Assessment Procedures, which reflects Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Academic Handbook. The role of assessment is threefold; to monitor student performance as they proceed through the programme, to provide feedback to students and to measure the level of attainment at the end of the programme. To achieve these objectives the assessment adopted by the Programme Team involves a range of coursework which are designed to give students the opportunity to submit evidence of reflective thought, reading, analysis and problem-solving abilities, in addition to relating their academic studies to their actual work experience. Assessments will relate directly to learning outcomes and one assessment will usually cover a range of learning outcomes. Candidates will be assessed in taught modules and, for the MSc students, by means of an Independent Research Project. In designing and deciding upon an assessment format for a module the following have been considered: The module learning outcomes and their level, with particular emphasis on the student’s ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and communicate information derived from: **module content;** **learned knowledge from other areas/qualifications;** **experience;** **the implementation of systematic information-seeking strategies** Opportunities for students to apply their skills to specific industry/business problems. Problem-solving skills developed systematically to resolve these problems. Assessment performance criteria, as communicated to the student in the assessment briefs. The validity and reliability of the assessment methods, which are monitored by module leaders and programme teams via performance indicators; including Module Evaluation forms and external examiner comments. **Time constraints and the need to ensure consistency** The use of a range of strategies through which a student can demonstrate what he/she understands or can do. The need for assessment to allow for review and reflection by the student. To this end there is a strong emphasis on coursework rather than assessment by final examination. Assessments take the form of essays, group and individual presentations, group and individual reports, a research proposal, reflective portfolios and an Independent Research Project.