Helen McManamon/ Jenny BrownUndergraduate Services

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Congratulations!

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Who are Undergraduate Services?Undergraduate Office (D20 MBS East)

Email: undergraduate@mbs.ac.uk

Assessment and Student Support Centre (D14 MBS East)Email: studentsupport@mbs.ac.uk

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Your Arrival PackWelcome Week Timetable;Teaching Timetables;Student Peer Mentor information;Personal development plan documents;Health & Safety course information;Undergraduate online handbook.

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TimetableYour timetable will be different each week.You are responsible for checking your personal timetable on the Student System and making sure that you are in the right place at the right time.

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Where to find informationMy Manchester

Student System

Online Undergraduate Handbook

Blackboard

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Undergraduate Online Handbook:

https://ughandbook.portals.mbs.ac.uk/Home.aspx

Programme Structure/Learning outcomesSpecialism requirements (BSc Management only)TimetablesAssessment rulesOptions information

You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary pre-requisites and co-requisites for the courses you want to take

Options talks and drop in sessions will be held towards the end of semester 2

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Role of BlackboardAll courses have a space in the Virtual

Learning Environment (Blackboard)

You must frequently consult the Blackboard space for all of your courses

The resources on Blackboard are not a substitute for attending teaching sessions.

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IT InformationIT AccountRegister via the Student SystemNote your University of Manchester email

addressStorage – p-drive 200mb of spacePrintingPC labsStudent Group Study Room – C11Wifi – eduroamIT Support – itservices.manchester.ac.uk

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Communication from Undergraduate Servicese-Bulletin every fortnightemailsTextsOnline Undergraduate Student HandbookBlackboardNotice boardsPlasma screens

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Degree weightingsFirst year – need to pass to proceed to second

yearMarks do not count towards degree classification, but

do appear on a transcript of marks.Marks may be important when applying for

internships/ work experience

Second year – worth one third of your degree mark

Final year – worth two thirds of your degree mark

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Approaches to teaching and learningUniversity teaching is different from school/

college Some very large lecturesSome small group seminars/ workshopsA range of teaching stylesLecturers, senior lecturers, professors, graduate

teaching assistants (GTAs), seminar leaders

You are expected to be an independent learner

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What to expect

Some courses are assessed by exam only, some by coursework and exams and some by coursework only

It is important that you attend all your classes – lectures, seminars and tutorials

Information on Blackboard is not a substitute for teaching in class

Ask if you need help – seminar leaders and lecturers can help

Don’t be tempted to copy work (plagiarism), buy essays from the internet or cheat in exams – the penalties are severe, even for a first offence…

Last year two students found cheating in first year exams had to resit all their exams and had zero marks on their transcripts

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Need extra help with maths?

There are extra drop in maths surgeries each semester for students who want more help. Look out for details in the e-Bulletin H

Attendance and EngagementYou are expected to attend all scheduled teaching session (lectures, seminars, workshops etc)

You are expected to engage in all scheduled teaching session (lectures, seminars, workshops etc)

You are expected to avoid any behaviour that would interfere with the learning and engagement of others.

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FeedbackAcademic staff aim to provide feedback

which is:PromptIndividualConstructiveRelated to progressionRelated to the learning outcomes

of the course unitVarious formats

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Academic AdvisorsEvery 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 Business and Management Skills course (BMAN10780)with the exception of BSc Accounting students.

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

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Office hoursOffice hours are times

when academic staff are available to meet students

Academic staff should display their office hours on their door.

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Examination Periods3 examination periods

JanuaryMay/JuneAugust/September

Ensure you can be in Manchester during each of these periodsDon’t book flights/holidays etc.

Resits are for progression only, not a second chance to gain a better mark.

Exam information in special e-bulletin

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Religious ObservanceUniversity avoids timetabling formal assessment on religious days

or festivals.

Casual, social or domestic religious events not accounted for. Every effort made to accommodate legitimate requirements.

Examination and Religious Observance Form Student Services Centre.1st November (semester 1)

Full policy online herehttps://portalcms.manchester.ac.uk/crucial-guide/academic-life/exams/timetable/religious-observance/

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Assessment and Student Support Centre

Advice, guidance and supportMitigating circumstancesCoursework extensionsAbsence from classAssessment queriesProgression rules

Referral

MBS East room D14

Opening hours: 9am – 4pm / plus out of office hours appointments

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Assessment and Student Support Centre

Referral centre Academic Advisors Peer Mentors Student Handbook International society International Advice Team, visa queries Halls of Residence Accommodation Office Disability Support Office Counselling service Careers service Student Services Centre

administration, registration, swipe cards, tuition fees, loans Occupational Health

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Mitigating CircumstancesCircumstances beyond your control which adversely

affect assessment

Complete a form at the earliest opportunity and submit to Assessment and Student Support Centre

Provide documentary evidence

Support is available

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Register with a Doctor

In ManchesterAt earliest opportunitySigning up for a local GP is easy. The NHS

website can tell you where your nearest one is and if they are taking on new patients.

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Register with the Police

International Students

Register within 7 days of arrival

Carry your police registration certificate with you at all times

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English Language Support for International Students

University Language Centre run classes: writing, speaking, grammar, pronunciation. To qualify you must take an online English Language

Proficiency Test.Results and recommendations for language support available

at the end of the test.Classes start 7th October-13th December and run again in

semester 2

Academic writing tutorial service

All information available at ULC website: www.ulc.manchester.ac.uk

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Disability Support Office (DSO)Provides a confidential service to support disabled students

(approx. 4000 a year) with issues such as:specific learning difficulties,mental health difficulties,medical conditions,deaf and hard of hearing students,blind and partially sighted students,students with autism/Asperger syndrome.

Location: University Place

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Student Services Centre (SSC)The Student Services Centre provides a wide range of services

related to: registration, fee payment, immigration,examinations,scholarships and bursaries,official documentation, certificates and transcripts.

Location: Burlington Street

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Prizes

MBS award prizes for the best performing students on each programme.

More information available from the online undergraduate handbook

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During Welcome week you can spot AskMe ambassadors around campus wearing purple AskMe t-shirts and hoodies; they will be able to help you with any questions you might have on a range of topics.

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Good luck &keep in touch

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Any questions?