UQ Business School Welcome Bachelor of Business Management Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management 1 CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Professor Polly Parker Director of Education UQ Business School 2
Goals of the session Opportunity to meet students and staff University Life Planning your week Tips to Surviving the Semester Tips to Surviving Week 1 Answering the issues/questions that concern you 3
Who we have here today to assist you? School Welcome Professor Polly Parker, Director of Education, UQ Business School Advising Key People to Know Program Leaders Student Experience Officers (BEL Faculty 39A) Academic and Teaching Staff BEL Student Employability Team (SET) General and Specific Information Meet with Academic staff and Student Experience Officers 4
Meet your Program Leaders Dr Martina Linnenluecke Mrs Sandra Lazzarini Dr Karen Hughes m.linnenluecke@business.uq.edu.au s.lazzarini@business.uq.edu.au k.hughes2@uq.edu.au Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of International Management Hotel & Tourism Management 5
About UQ and UQ Business School UQ Internationally Recognised UQ Business School Internationally Recognised 1 st Australian business school to achieve dual accreditation (Both AACSB and EQUIS recently reaccredited for another 5 years). UQBS Nationally Recognised UQBS gains and maintains professional level accreditation with key industry bodies ensuring the best possible outcomes for graduates. 6
What can you expect as a student at UQ Business School? High quality and relevant academic content Highly qualified academic staff who consult to industry and government bodies and conduct ground-breaking research keeping their teaching up-to-date Guest speakers from industry Support from BEL Student Employability Team (SET) Opportunity to join these associations: UQ Business Association Alumni Association 7
Structure The University Queensland BEL EAIT HABS HASS M+BS Sciences Business Economics Law 8
University life (course related) Classes Instructors Self study Assessment Grading scheme 9
What does a week at Uni look like? Are you trying to fit too much into your week? How you manage your time the big issue! 10
Weekly time demands Fixed time demands (givens) Consider: University, work, sport, social life UNI Course 1 2h L 1h T Course 2 1h L 2h P Course 3 2h L 1h T Course 4 1h L 2h T 28 hrs/wk Library, Assignments, Study, Meetings, etc. Flexible demands (no fixed time) Consider: University, work, sport, social life WORK Sat 9 12 Wed 4 8 + 1hr travel to work Thurs 5 9 + 1hr travel to work SPORT Basketball Mon 6 9 Practice Fri 6 8 Gym 3 hrs OTHER Go Out Friday Night after Sport Visit relatives usually Sunday Friends/Family usually Sat pm Rest & catch up Sunday pm 11
Weekly time allocations example Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 1 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9-10 Gym Gym Gym Lect Course 1 Library Tut Course 1 Uni Work Basketball Uni Work Lect Course 2 Uni - Library Lect Course 3 Tut Course 4 Tut Course 3 Lect Course 4 Uni - Library Trav to Work Work Uni Work Tut Course 2 Library Trav to Work Work Uni Work Uni Work Basketball Practice Go out Trav to Work Work Catch up with friends and/or family Visit relatives 12
Mrs Allanah Yu Student Administration Manager UQ Business School 13
Students with a plan succeed! How to plan your program: Are you wanting professional accreditation? Do you have credit or exemptions? Follow the recommended program study plan Enrol and sign-on to your courses Course offerings are subject to change, view mysi-net for timetable information Complete courses within your visa duration Are you wanting to go on international exchange? www.bel.uq.edu.au/exchange Prerequisites and Incompatibles: You should not study a course without having completed the prerequisite course(s) If you have previously completed your studies at UQ check to make sure you have not completed an equivalent (incompatible) course 14
What do I enrol in? Bachelor of Business Management See BEL Faculty Website for Handbooks and Program Plans http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans Bachelor of Business Management only (semester 2 commencement) ECON1010 Introductory Microeconomics MGTS1301 Introduction to Management MGTS1601 Organisational Behaviour MKTG1501 Foundations of Marketing Each Bachelor of Business Management dual has different commencing courses. Please see your specific dual program planner at www.uq.edu.au/study 15
What do I enrol in? Bachelor of Commerce See BEL Faculty Website for Handbooks and Program Plans http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans Bachelor of Commerce only (semester 2 commencement) ACCT1101 Accounting for Decision Making ECON1010 Introductory Microeconomics ECON1310 Quantitative Economic & Business Analysis A MGTS1301 Introduction to Management Each Bachelor of Commerce dual has different commencing courses. Please see your specific dual program planner at www.uq.edu.au/study 16
What do I enrol in? Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management See BEL Faculty Website for Handbooks and Program Plans http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (semester 2 commencement) LAWS1100 Business Law MGTS1301 Introduction to Management MKTG1501 Foundations of Marketing TOUR1000 Principles of Tourism, Hospitality & Events Each Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management dual has different commencing courses. Please see your specific dual program planner at www.uq.edu.au/study 17
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Key dates: check ONLINE: www.uq.edu.au/startingatuq/ ALL STUDENTS You should have enrolled on mysi-net by now Add or substitute courses by end of week 2 without penalty Finalise enrolment by census date*: Sem 2 = 31 August NB: Some INTENSIVE courses may have a different enrolment due date, & census date. Last day to drop courses without academic penalty (financial liability will remain): Semester 2 = 30 September *If you have not paid all of your fees by the semester census date your enrolment will be cancelled. 20
Useful links First Year Students: www.bel.uq.edu.au/first-year-students http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/first-weeks Current Students: www.bel.uq.edu.au/current-students All Students: Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/faqs my.uq: https://student.my.uq.edu.au myadvisor (Enrolment matters, Financial matters, Rights & responsibilities, Forms): www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor Program planning toolkit: www.bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans Academic Integrity module compulsory for all students: https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/login.aspx?returnurl=%2fintegrity Find a complete list of workshops online: http://www.uq.edu.au/studentservices/learning For More Information: https://my.uq.edu.au International Exchanges: www.bel.uq.edu.au/exchange Student Services: www.uq.edu.au/student-services 21
GO GLOBAL GAIN CREDIT GET AHEAD Who to contact for further assistance planning an exchange Ms Erin de Lacy International Mobility Coordinator Level 3, GPN3 (building #39A) exchange@bel.uq.edu.au Drop-in Exchange Information Sessions When: Mon, Wed and Fri from 1-3pm (during semester) Where: BEL Faculty Collaborative Learning Centre (Level 1 Colin Clark Building #39) UQ Advantage: Maximise your UQ experience Information session (repeated session): When: Tuesday, 19 July 2016-2:00pm to 3:00pm Thursday, 21 July 2016-2:00pm to 3:00pm Friday, 22 July 2016-10:00am to 11:00am Where: Room 234, Parnell Building (#7) 22
How we contact you! The University s official means of contacting students is via their student email account. Please make sure that you check this regularly, or redirect/push it to an email account that you check regularly. This can be done though myuq my.uq.edu.au/ When sending any email correspondence to the University or School, please ensure that you include your full name and student ID number. This is the 8 digit number assigned to you on your offer letter. Email: info@business.uq.edu.au 23
Student Experience Team Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Email: bel@uq.edu.au Phone: 3365 7111 Bronwyn Henderson Manager, Student Experience Deanne Strachan Assistant Manager, Student Experience Col Berndt Student Experience Officer Matthew Dewar Student Experience Officer 24
Student Experience Team Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Email: bel@uq.edu.au Phone: 3365 7111 Liz Hargans Student Experience Officer Navii Lingam Student Experience Officer Nicholas Marshall Student Experience Officer Tarin Stewart Student Experience Officer 25
Student Experience Team Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Email: bel@uq.edu.au Phone: 3365 7111 Belinda Van Der Merwe Student Experience Officer Anjaline Lata Student Experience Coordinator Jodie Milner Student Experience Assistant Krissa Nielsen Student Experience Officer 26
A/Prof Barry Oliver Honours Programs 27
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) Bachelor of International Hotel & Tourism Management (Honours) - 1 year degree after your bachelors degree - Subjects are more research/workplace focused - Fast tracks your career or - Stepping stone to further study, like a doctorate 29
Examples Matthew McLennan (BCom Hons) - manages US$80b fund reputedly earning a salary of US$60m per annum. Leonie Bowles (BIHTM Hons) - won World Tourism Forum Young Talent competition in Switzerland - now lecturing at UQ Business School. 30
Ryan Webb Employability Specialist BEL Student Employability Team (SET) 31
Ready SET Go BEL SET Student Employability Team
Start today not in your final year- Employers will know! 33
What do employers look for in university graduates? What do we offer? 1. All rounded and diverse experiences 2. Excellent team work skills 3. Work-readiness and motivation 4. Leadership skills 5. Experience 6. Marks 7. Strong application forms 8. Good performance across aptitude assessments 9. Drive and understanding of the desired industry, organisation and role 10. Creativity Community Engagement Program Enables groups of students to work on a real business project for a not for profit or charity organisation Career Mentoring Program Links motivated students with industry professionals in their field of interest Internships, Work Integrated Learning & Graduate Placements Mid degree, short and long term opportunities to gain work experience with local, national and international organisations The Edge Student Leadership Series 6 lectures by inspirational leaders A Day in the Life Of Series- Aimed at 1st and 2nd Year Students Connecting students to a panel of young professionals about their transition into the workforce. Career Success Program Designed to develop and enhance key employability skills that employers value. 34
Share of projected employment growth, by industry to November 2019 **Health Care and Social Assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth (increasing by 258,000) Other 14.3% Health Care and Social Assistance 20.9% Financial and Insurance Services 3.8% Public Administration and Safety 4.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.9% Education and Training 11.6% Retail Trade 9.0% Accommodation and Food Services 9.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 11.1% Construction 11.2% 35
Call to Action- Contact us 36
Program Student Committees Vishen Naidu Daniela Buce Strategic Marketing Analyst Information and Knowledge Management Coordinator
WHAT S THIS ABOUT? Provides a STUDENT VOICE Enhances the STUDENT EXPERIENCE Creates opportunities for CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Fosters TRANSPARENCY & COLLABORATION Builds STUDENT ENGAGEMENT 38
WHAT CAN YOU GAIN FROM THIS? DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS PROGRAM REVIEW INPUT ENHANCE & STRENGTHEN THE UQBS REPUTATION & BRAND ENGAGE WITH INDUSTRY DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH PROGRAM LEADERS 39
HOW DOES IT HELP US? 1 2 3 4 5 Helps us stay connected with the student body Assists with data collection Feeds into reviews Provides opportunities for continuous feedback Provides insight into the student experience 40
WHERE DO I SIGN UP? Visit the website business.uq.edu.au/program-committees OR See us at our booth 41
FREE Information Luncheon Event DATE: Monday 8 th August 2016 (Week 3) TIME: 11:30pm 2pm Meet the Program Leaders Understand what s involved Network Lunch Sign up to receive updates and RSVP 42 CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Improve your chances of success Be Organised Know when things are happening in each course Be Prepared Think about the skills and knowledge you might need Complete the academic integrity tutorial www.uq.edu.au/integrity Be street wise Know who and what is available to help you 43 CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Library skills and knowledge Library Tours Virtual Tour available at http://www.library.uq.edu.au/ssah/ BEL Faculty Information Skills tutorial http://www.library.uq.edu.au/help/bel-online-tutorial Student Union offers many services http://www.uqu.uq.edu.au 44 CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Who can help? Student Experience Officers appointments through BEL Faculty Collaborative Learning Centre (Level 1 Colin Clark Building #39) Library staff Student Services: Workshops and academic support Counselling and disability support Student Union & Associations BEL Student Employability Team (SET) Lecturing Staff (Academics) 45 CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Value adding opportunities ASSOCIATIONS UQ Business Association FMAA (Financial Management Association of Australia) AIE SEC (International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Science) 46 CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
Surviving week 1 Check SI-net before each class Check to ensure your lecture and tutorial rooms have not changed Know where the rooms are Most tutorials start in Week 2 Prepare for traffic/transport problems Don t panic if things change If you don t know ask! 47
Can you tick these boxes? Get your UQ username & password Get your student ID card Complete Academic Integrity module Ensure required fees are paid (e.g. amenities fees) Enrolled in your courses (lectures & tutorials) Ensure mysi-net doesn t show any alerts Located: Student Centre Student Services BEL Faculty Collaborative Learning Centre 48 BEL Faculty Office
Final words Take the time to learn new things Take the time to meet new people Take the time to enjoy Uni Ask questions 49