University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

Philanthropy is undergoing a renaissance. From Bill Gates to George Soros, from the Rockefeller Foundation in the US to the Bharti Foundation in India, philanthropists and philanthropic foundations are taking an increasingly active role in shaping society and using their private resources for public benefit and social change. But what motivates business leaders to act as philanthropists? How can we understand philanthropic organisations and their role in society? What, if any, is the impact of philanthropic activities on society? How are business models and ideas changing philanthropy? This module critically examines and reviews the philanthropic field, its nature, characteristics, drivers and activities.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MN2001 and pass MN2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 lectures (x 10 weeks) and 1 seminar (x 5 weeks), and 2 optional consultative hours (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 25

Guided independent study hours: 175

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel