The document provides information about the B690 Exam for the Professional Certificate in Management (C31) qualification. The exam consists of two parts and is based on a case study that students receive two weeks prior. Part 1 (70 marks) requires students to analyze and make recommendations based on new information. Part 2 (30 marks) requires students to critically evaluate suggestions based on additional new information. The exam tests students' ability to identify key issues, use evidence, assess implications, consider practicalities, and identify appropriate actions. Students are advised to prepare by engaging in exam preparation activities and discussions online. The exam aims to consolidate learning and show that students can apply concepts to solve problems.

1. The B690 Exam
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2. The Professional Certificate in
Management (C31)
• Students must
– Pass B(ZX)628 and B(ZX)629 (or
equivalent modules) – graded results
– Complete B690
 Satisfactory participation in the residential or
online school
 Pass the exam (pass/fail only)
• The overall qualification (C31) has no grade
attached
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3. Purpose of the examination
• Promotes consolidation and
internalisation of your learning
• Shows that you can readily recall, select
and integrate relevant management
concepts
• Tests your ability to critique solutions to
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problems

4. Structure of the exam
• Case study available 2 weeks before the exam date
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5. Structure of the exam
• Part 1 of the exam paper (70 marks)
– New information which gives a fresh perspective
– Asked to identify and analyse the main issues,
draw conclusions and make recommendations
– Report structure similar to that for B628/9 TMAs
and EMAs.
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6. Structure of the exam
• Part 2 of the exam paper (30 marks)
– New information (eg, an email, letter, report, minutes) with a summary or
someone else’s view
– Asked to identify the main issues in this new information and give critical
feedback on the suggestions made
– Say what you would do given that information
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7. Critique framework
Outline
issues
Identify
information/
evidence
Assess
implications
Consider
practicalities
Identify
course of
action
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8. Critique framework
Outline List the main issues raised,
issues
Identify with evidence from the text that has led you to this view
information/
evidence
Assess Assess the implications of these issues for relevant
implications stakeholders
Consider List the suggested approaches for resolving issues from the
practicalities new information in Part 2 and their implications for relevant
stakeholders
Identify Outline an action plan describing what you think should
course of happen next given what you have discussed above. Ensure
action that your plan includes SMART objectives
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9. Revision and exam support
• Module forum available for students to discuss
the exam immediately after the residential/online
schools
• Moderators can provide guidance and support
– Initial focus on the specimen exam paper
• Students may discuss the case study information
freely once the case study is made available on
the B690 website
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12. Tips and advice
Before the exam…
• The FAQs on the B690 website have lots of practical information about the exam
• You’re not alone – make use of other students and share thoughts and approaches
online
• Be prepared – make sure you’re clear about where the exam is being held*, how to get
there, how long it will take to travel there, equipment you need to take*.
• Sleep well, eat well …
During the exam...
• Answer the questions asked – most common mistake is not answering the question
given.
• Be aware of the time - work out how much time you have per question and leave yourself
some time either side to make notes and read your answers through – as a rough guide,
allow 2 hours for Part 1 and 1 hour for Part 2.
After the exam
• Relax! Your result will be available about 2 months after the exam
• Pass mark = 40% (about 90% of students pass); resit mark =15% (no student has failed
to achieve this so far)
* Details under ‘Examination’ on B690 link on StudentHome
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13. What next?
• Exercises in the café looking at both parts of the
SEP
• Visit the module website as soon as the school
ends
• Engage with the activities in the exam
preparation forum as soon as it opens.
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