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Jonathan Styles – Programme Director Chris McGlinchey – MSc/UG Programme Activities Manager

BSc Management / Management (specialism). Jonathan Styles – Programme Director Chris McGlinchey – MSc/UG Programme Activities Manager. BSc Management Final Year Class Photo 2018-19. Congratulations! The hard work starts here…. …but it will be worth it in the end!.

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Jonathan Styles – Programme Director Chris McGlinchey – MSc/UG Programme Activities Manager

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  1. BSc Management / Management (specialism) Jonathan Styles – ProgrammeDirector Chris McGlinchey– MSc/UG Programme Activities Manager

  2. BSc Management Final Year Class Photo 2018-19 Congratulations! The hard work starts here…

  3. …but it will be worth it in the end!

  4. Make your mark with Stellify • Manchester graduates are highly sought-after by the UK’s top graduate employers, known for their work-ready skills and experience as well as the quality of their academic ability. At Manchester you’ll find a whole host of transformational academic and extracurricular activities to help you stand out and make your mark on the world. Take on fresh challenges, work with a wide range of people and perspectives, contribute to local and global communities, tackle issues of global importance and gain new skills. You could even prove your abilities to potential employers by gaining a prestigious award. • Examples of Stellify activities include: • Manchester Enterprise Challenge – learn about 21st-century enterprise and gain ‘real world’ experience of project management with a local business, charity or social enterprise. • Ethical Grand Challenges – work with students from across disciplines to understand and tackle real-world problems in sustainability, social justice, and workplace ethics. • Thousands of student volunteering opportunities and ideas, enabling you to gain hands-on skills and experience while contributing to communities at a local, national and global level. Local opportunities include: • Students’ Union elections – your chance to campaign for roles in our Students’ Union and the National Union of Students • Student societies – societies have varied positions of responsibility in which you could test and develop your leadership skills • Student Reps – represent fellow students on your course

  5. AMBS Well-being Choir Singing is good for you – it stimulates the brain, releases tension and is a great way of meeting new people! The AMBS Well-Being Choir meets every Wednesday between 12-1pm Martin Harris Centre: John Casken Theatre For more information: elaine.clark@Manchester.ac.uk

  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmW0ea6lKwQ

  7. What does Stellify mean? • Do more, be more, achieve more: take advantage of Manchester’s opportunities • Graduate as proactive, confident, socially responsible citizens of the world Our role is support you to:

  8. What is Stellify? • A way for you to navigate through the opportunities for personal and professional growth • A road map to help you develop your own unique potential and the attributes of a Manchester graduate

  9. The Stellify Award • An extracurricular award open to all undergraduates • Recognises a student’s successful participation in specified activities • Demonstrates a student’s attributes as a socially responsible graduate

  10. The Stellify Award - components • Understand the issues that matter – complete all three of the University’s Ethical Grand Challenges (Sustainability Challenge in 1st year, Social Justice Challenge in 2nd year, Work Place Ethics Challenge in 3rd year) • Make a Difference – complete 40 hours of verified community volunteering • Step up and lead – complete two recognised leadership activities (Peer support, Student Course Representative, committee member of Students’ Union club or society, committee member of an Athletic Union sports team)

  11. Where to find out more: Student microsite: Www.manchester.ac.uk/stellify

  12. Academic roles 2019-20 Dr Anna Goatman Director of Undergraduate Studies Dr Mercedes Bleda Programme Director BSc IM & IMABS Dr Ali Owrak Programme Director BSc ITMB Jennifer Rose Programme Director BSc Accounting Jonathan Styles Programme Director BSc Management Dr Paul Simpson Programme Director BSc IBFE

  13. Some Basics Welcome Pack You should have already collected your welcome pack which contains everything you need for this week including your welcome week timetable, societies booklet, health & safety course information and a student notebook. Please read through this information and ensure you attend all scheduled events during welcome week. Accessing information online The My Manchester portal gives you access to the student system, blackboard and your University email as well displaying your personalised teaching timetable and other important information. You should also use the AMBS Online Undergraduate Handbook (https://ughandbook.portals.mbs.ac.uk/) to find information specific to the School such as our mitigating circumstances policy and assessment regulations.

  14. IT Information • All students have their own IT account which you use to login to University systems • Note your University of Manchester email address and check it every day • PC labs are located across the campus • Student Group Study Rooms – Located on 2nd floor of Hive Area, first come first serve! • IT Support – itservices@manchester.ac.uk

  15. A brief introduction to Undergraduate Services AMBS Undergraduate Services are here to help you throughout your studies. If you’re ever unsure of who to speak to, just ask your Programme Administrator or Programme Director. The Undergraduate Office (2.091, AMBS) What can they help you with? Act as a first point of contact for any questions or queries, such as help with course enrolment, providing letters or transcripts, providing contact information for lecturers and tutors. The Student Support & Guidance Team (2.091, AMBS) What can they help you with? Advice, guidance and support on issues affecting your studies. They have information about mitigating circumstances, coursework extensions, help with registering a disability, and absence from classes. The Assessment Office (2.091, AMBS) What can they help you with? Help with blackboard and coursework submission, queries relating to coursework, exams and any other forms of assessment.

  16. What support is available on campus? Academic Advisors/ Supervisory team Student Support and Advice School Support Office Wellbeing Money management Academic life Helping a friend • A central support service covering a range of issues. • If you don’t know where to go, or would rather speak to someone outside your School, they’re a good place to start. • You will have an Academic Advisor the duration of your studies. • You can talk to them about academic or wellbeing issues. • Your School also has a support office to help you with any academic or personal issues you may be facing. • www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/who-can-i-talk-to Settling in

  17. Other support available at The University of Manchester Counselling Service 5th floor Crawford House 0161 275 2864 counsellingservice@manchester.ac.uk www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk Students Union Oxford Road (next to Alan Gilbert Learning Commons) 0161 275 2930 info.su@manchester.ac.uk www.manchesterstudentsunion.com Disability Advisory Support Service (DASS) 2nd floor University Place 0161 275 7512 dass@manchester.ac.uk www.dso.manchester.ac.uk Student Services Centre Burlington Street (next to Alan Gilbert Learning Commons) 0161 275 5000 ssc@manchester.ac.uk Student Immigration Team Based in the Student Services Centre 0161 275 5000 visa@manchester.ac.uk The Careers Service 1st floor University Place 0161 275 2829 careers.info@manchester.ac.uk My Learning Essentials (via the Library) Workshops, online resources, drop-ins www.library.manchester.ac.uk Student Support & Advice (central) 1st floor University Place 0161 275 3033/3781 studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk

  18. Communication from Undergraduate Services How will we communicate with you? • Emails via your University email account. Students must read their University e-mails regularly, as important information will be communicated in this way. It is sometimes necessary to make changes such as seminar rooms and assessment details and such changes will be communicated by email. Failing to check your emails will not be an acceptable excuse for non-attendance or missed deadlines. • AMBS student e-bulletin every 2 weeks to your University email • Updates on the Online Undergraduate Handbook • Blackboard announcements • Noticeboards/Screens around AMBS • Texts • Facebook – like our page to get updates on competitions and events like the Undergraduate Ball, results and graduation! @mbsundergraduate @ambsundergrad

  19. Learning outcomes – Knowledge and Understanding • At the end of the programme students should be able to: • understand the ‘core’ disciplines of the field of management (e.g. accounting, economics, marketing, operations management) • understand subject specific theories, ideas, issues and practices relating to general management or chosen management specialism • understand management as a dynamic field, as located in a complex historical and social context • understand developments in business and management

  20. Learning outcomes – Intellectual Skills • At the end of the programme students should be able to: • apply higher-level cognitive skills, including analysis, synthesis and evaluation • utilise both qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills • address arguments/ideas through multiple perspectives • identify inter-relationships between the subject matter of management and integrate these as a coherent whole

  21. Learning outcomes – Transferable/Key Skills and Personal Qualities • At the end of the programme students should be able to: • articulate ideas and arguments with clarity, conciseness and rigour both orally and in writing • learn independently • manage time and prioritise workloads • use IT skills • Deliver effective presentations and engage with an audience • operate effectively as a member of a group or team

  22. 1st Year Programme Structure Students take 120 credits of core courses as listed below. The 1st year of BSc Management is 100% core. There are no optional courses!

  23. Programmes and Specialisms • The BSc Management and the BSc Management (specialism) programmes have the same first year • You can add, change or drop your specialism as long as you meet the requirements of your new specialism • To graduate with a specialism you must take all highlighted credits in your specialist area in 2nd and Final year (noted on Specialism Programme Structures) Available Management Specialisms • - Accounting and Finance • Human Resources • Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship • International Business Economics • Marketing • Sustainable and Ethical Business

  24. Options in Year 2 and 3 • Information about course choices and programme structures is available in the online undergraduate handbook • You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary pre-requisites and co-requisites for the courses you want to take – plan ahead! • Options talks and drop in sessions will be held towards the end of semester 2

  25. Placement Year Students will be offered the opportunity to undertake a work placement in their third year of study. In order to become eligible for a placement year, the criteria below will need to be met: • Attain an overall average of 60% or higher in Year 1 of the programme at the first attempt; and • Pass BMAN10780 Academic and Career Development with a mark of 40% or more at the first attempt; and • Have no reassessment in Year 2. As long as you meet the first year criteria, you can start to look for a  placement in your second year of study. You will have to ensure that you pass all your exams in your second year. There is a significant tuition fee reduction for the placement year. Further details can be found online. Information on work placements will be available to you in Semester 2 through BMAN10780 and placement drop-in sessions, but you can find more information now on the online undergraduate handbook.

  26. Assessment: What to Expect • Semester 1 exams take place in January • Semester 2 exams take place in May/June • Some courses are assessed by exam or coursework only, and others using a combination of both. • You can find out how a course is assessed by looking at the course outline. Course outlines can be found via My Manchester. It is your responsibility to check your coursework deadlines and your exam dates, times and venues

  27. Progression Pass everything (40%+ in 120 credits) Pass 40%+ in at least 80 credits and have a “compensated mark” (30-39%) in a maximum of 40 credits Year 1 Year 2 Receive a mark below 40% in more than 40 credits = compensation and REASSESSMENT If you fail any course below 30% = REASSESSMENT You can be reassessed in courses up to a maximum of 80 credits

  28. Resits & Weightings • Reassessment • Resits take place in August in Manchester. • Resits are for progression only and are not a second chance for you to obtain a better mark. • If you fail your resits, you risk exclusion from the programme. • Degree weightings • Year 1: Zero • Need to pass to proceed to second year. • Marks do not count towards degree classification, but do appear on your transcript of marks. • Marks are important when applying for internships, placement and work opportunities. • Year 2: weighted 33% towards your overall degree. • Year 3: weighted 67% towards you overall degree.

  29. Approaches to teaching and learning • University teaching is different from school/college • Some very large lectures • Some small group seminars/workshops • A range of teaching styles • Lecturers, senior lecturers, professors, graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), seminar leaders • You are responsible for your own learning and are expected to be an independent learner

  30. Attendance and Engagement You are expected to attend all scheduled teaching (lectures, seminars, labs, workshops etc.) Success starts with good attendance! You are expected to avoid any behaviour that would interfere with the learning and engagement of others. If you are unable to attend a class due to illness or other good reason you need to complete an absence from class form. Seminar attendance will be monitored, and spot checks may be conducted in lectures.

  31. Academic Advisors • Every student will be assigned an academic advisor • An academic advisor is a member of staff who you will get to know over your first year, and who will remain with you throughout your time on the programme • You will meet your academic advisor every fortnight as part of the Academic and Career Development course (BMAN10780) • Your academic advisor will provide you with: • A point of contact regarding academic issues • Support in developing a personal development plan (PDP) • Feedback on your progress • A reference should you need one for a job, internship or further study

  32. Feedback Feedback is developmental and should enable you to enhance your knowledge and understanding, personal qualities and intellectual, transferable and practical skills.  • Informal advice and discussion during a lecture, seminar, workshop or lab. • Online exercises and quizzes delivered through the course Blackboard space • Responses to your emails and questions from a member of staff, including feedback provided to a group via an online discussion forum • Specific course related feedback sessions • Written and/or verbal comments on assessed or non assessed coursework • Written and/or verbal comments after you have given a group or individual presentation • Generic feedback posted on Blackboard regarding overall examination performance • Group and individual discussions/meetings with your Academic Advisor • Discussions and meetings with your Programme Director

  33. Raising Issues When there is an issue that relates to the quality of your educational experience you should follow the steps highlighted in this flowchart to seek a resolution. You can find this on the Online Undergraduate Handbook (My programme / Academic Related Regulations / Student Complaints)

  34. Student Representatives What is a student rep? • Each programme has at least one rep • Reps help us find out what students think and feel. Tell us what’s going well and what we can improve • They facilitate communication between students and staff for a better student experience • They get involved and attend meetings such as programme committees, focus groups, and the student/staff liaison committee • Reps need to be great communicators (written and verbal), enthusiastic, diplomatic, pro-active, approachable and team-players Nominations begin: Monday 16thSeptember – Friday 27thSeptember 12noon. Elections to begin:Tuesday 1st October – Thurs 9thOctober 12 noon. Find out more at the Student Fair!

  35. Dignity at Work and Study Policy The University’s Dignity at Work and Study Procedure for Students applies to all students. The University of Manchester does not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination or bullying.  If you believe that you are being bullied or harassed you can receive confidential professional advice to help deal with the issue and ensure that you are getting the support you need. The University’s Student Support website offers a Report and Support tool to speak to an Adviser or anonymously report bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination. Advisors can provide support and guidance on the options available to you.

  36. Peer Mentoring Scheme What is it? You will be assigned to a pair of mentors as part of the Peer Mentoring Scheme. These mentors will be second or final year students with the objective of helping you settle in to university life on both a social and academic level.  The Peer Mentoring Scheme is designed purposely to put you in contact with students who have experienced the challenges and problems that some of you may encounter during your first year, so feel free to ask your mentors anything. All of the mentors are trained. How will it work? You can expect to receive an email at some point during Week 1 outlining who your allocated two mentors are for the year. Each pair of mentors are responsible for a group of approximately 15 first year students. You will be introduced to your mentors and fellow group members during a 30 minute meeting. We choose to make this meeting very early on in the semester to give you the chance to make new friends on your course, whilst also ensuring that any questions that you may have are answered.

  37. Be part of a Society Right here at Alliance Manchester Business School, we have a range of student-led societies organising events and providing you with a variety of other opportunities whilst you study here. Being part of a society will be a great opportunity for you to meet other students, share experiences and network with students on your programme as well as other programmes here at Alliance MBS. Societies include: AIESEC The AMBS International Programmes Society AMBS ACCOUNTING BRIGHT FUTURES ENACTUS MANSOC (Management Society) MUTIS SOFAB Manchester Entrepreneurs We also have AMBS Sport based societies, these societies include: Football Netball Rugby All Alliance MBS first year students will have the opportunity to learn more about the student societies during Welcome Week at the Student Fair.

  38. Contacts for the Bsc Management Programme • Undergraduate Office (2.091 AMBS) • Email: undergrad.ambs@manchester.ac.uk • Student Support and Guidance Team (2.091 AMBS) • Email: studentsupport.ambs@manchester.ac.uk • Jonathan Styles, Programme Director (3.103 AMBS) • Email: Jonathan.Styles@manchester.ac.uk • Will Lever, Programme Administrator (2.091 AMBS) • Email: William.lever@manchester.ac.uk

  39. Good luck for the forthcoming year and don’t forget to join us at the end of Welcome Week Party! Friday 20th 2-5pm 3.004 AMBS

  40. Thank you all for your attendance today, Any Questions ? and remember…Don’t Be Silent – Be Heard !

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