Master of Information Management Application to the Province of Ontario Minister of Training Colleges and Universities for Ministerial Consent under the Post-Secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000 For Dalhousie University’s MIM Program Submitted by the Centre for Advanced Management Education (CFAME) Dalhousie University May 2015 0 1. Introduction Appendix 1.1. Organization and Program Information Full Legal Name of Organization: Dalhousie University Operating Name of Organization: Dalhousie University Common Acronym of Organization (if applicable): DAL URL for Organization Homepage (if applicable): www.dal.ca Proposed Degree Nomenclature: Master of Information Management Location (specific address) where program to be delivered (each location requires a location- specific consent from the Minister): Halifax, NS; Ottawa, ON Contact Information: Person Responsible for this Submission: Name/Title: Dr. Martine Durier - Copp, Director, Centre for Advanced Management Education Administrative Full Mailing Address: Dalhousie University Faculty of Management 6100 University Avenue, Suite 3100 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Telephone: (902) 494-3477 Fax: (902) 494-5164 ESite-mail: Visit martine.durier Coordinator -([email protected] different from above):** Name/Title: Full Mailing Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Anticipated Start Date: Program launched in 2008 Anticipated Enrolment for the first 4 years of the program: The program was originally launched in 2008 (part-time/on-line/blended) Enrolment intakes are based on the last four years’ annual enrolment: Academic Year 2011/12 = 14 2012/13 = 20 2013/14 = 23 2014/15 = 14 Year 3- Fall 2013 = 1 3 7 ; Year 4 Fall 2014 = 1291 Initial Tuition Fee: $ 3000.00/course 4 cr hrs (9 Courses) (Part Time studies ) * The person who is the primary contact for the submission on matters pertaining to proposal content and communications from the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board. ** This person will be the organization’s liaison for coordinating the site visit. 2 Table of Contents Appendix 1.2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Appendix 1.1. Organization and Program Information ......................................................................... 1 Appendix 1.2 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 3 Appendix 1.3 Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... 7 Appendix 1.4 Program Abstract ......................................................................................................... 10 2. Program Degree- Level Standard .................................................................................................... 11 Appendix 2.1 Degree Level Summary................................................................................................ 11 Appendix 2.2 Degree Competencies Framework ............................................................................ 12 Appendix 2.3 Sample of Student Work .............................................................................................. 13 3. Admissions, Promotion, Graduation Standard .............................................................................. 15 Appendix 3.1.1 Admission Requirements Direct Entry ...................................................................... 17 Appendix 3.1.2 Admission Requirements for Prior Learning Assessment……………………………………… 19 Appendix 3.1.3 Admission Policies and Procedures for Mature Students ......................................... 36 Appendix 3.2.1 Promotion and Graduation Requirements ................................................................ 37 Appendix 3.2.2 Faculty of Graduate Studies Promotion and Graduation Regulations ………………….. 38 Appendix 3.3.1 Advanced Standing Policies and Requirements ....................................................... 47 Appendix 3.3.2 Credit Transfer/Recognition Policies and Procedures ............................................... 48 Appendix 3.3.3 Degree Completion Arrangements ............................................................................ 49 4. Program Content Standard ............................................................................................................. 50 Appendix 4.1.1 Program Advisory Committee .................................................................................. 50 Appendix 4.1.2 Program Advisory Committee Membership ............................................................. 51 Appendix 4.1.3 Program Advisory Committee Minutes .................................................................... 57 Appendix 4.2.1 Professional/Accreditation or Other Requirements ................................................... 58 Appendix 4.3.1 Program Level Learning Outcomes .......................................................................... 59 Appendix 4.4.1 Course Descriptions .................................................................................................. 62 Appendix 4.5.1 Graduate Course Schedule Information 1 ................................................................. 65 Appendix 4.5.2 Graduate Course Schedule Information 2 ................................................................. 67 3 Appendix 4.5.3 MIM Sample Course Offering .................................................................................. 69 Appendix 4.6.1 Work-integrated Learning Experience ...................................................................... 70 Appendix 4.7 Course Outlines ............................................................................................................ 71 4 Appendix 4.8 Bridging Courses .......................................................................................................... 72 Appendix 4.9 Gap Analysis ................................................................................................................ 73 5. Program Delivery Standard ............................................................................................................. 74 Appendix 5.1 Quality Assurance for Program Delivery .................................................................... 74 Appendix 5.2.1 Policy on Student Feedback .................................................................................... 107 Appendix 5.2.2 Student Feedback Instruments ................................................................................. 121 Appendix 5.2.3 On-line Learning Policies and Practices ................................................................. 123 Appendix 5.2.4 On-line Learning Support Structure ........................................................................ 125 Apprendix 5.2.5 Library Services and Resources .......................................................................... 139 Appendix 5.2.6 Academic Community and online learning ............................................................. 140 6. Capacity to Deliver Standard ......................................................................................................... 143 Appendix 6.1 Legal Characteristics .................................................................................................. 143 Appendix 6.2 Governance Structure ................................................................................................. 144 Appendix 6.3.1 Coordinated Business and Academic Plans to Support Program Quality ............... 148 Appendix 6.3.2 Administrative Staff ................................................................................................ 149 Appendix 6.4 Participation in Academic Policies and Standards ..................................................... 152 Appendix 6.5.1 Learning and Information Resources ...................................................................... 156 Appendix 6.5.2 Learning Resources on and off site Access ............................................................ 158 Appendix 6.5.3 Classroom Space ..................................................................................................... 175 Appendix 6.5.4 Laboratories/Equipment .......................................................................................... 178 Appendix 6.6 Resource Renewal ...................................................................................................... 179 Appendix 6.7 Support Services ......................................................................................................... 180 Appendix 6.8 Policies on Faculty ..................................................................................................... 184 Appendix 6.9.1 Curriculum Vitae Release ....................................................................................... 189 Appendix 6.9.2 Curriculum Vitae of Current Faculty Assigned to Degree Program........................ 190 Appendix 6.9.2 (E) Curriculum Vitae for On-line Learning Professional and Technical Staff ........ 191 Appendix 6.10 Enrolment Projections and Staffing Implications ..................................................... 192 7. Credential Recognition ................................................................................................................... 193 8. Regulation and Accreditation Standard ......................................................................................