1. BSc International Management
BSc International Management with American Business Studies
Programme Director: Dr Laura N Haar
Programme Administrator: Mrs Viv Browne
Original Thinking Applied

2. IM/IMABS Programmes Management Team
Programme Director: Dr Laura N Haar
Room: F16, Alliance MBS East; Office Hours: Tues 2-4pm
Phone:
Programme Administrator: Mrs Viv Browne
Room: D20, Alliance MBS East
Phone:
International Exchange Team: Mr Andrew Walker & Mrs Svetlana Gannon s:
Phone:

3. The Welcome Pack
You will have already collected your welcome pack which contains everything you need for this week including your Welcome Week timetable, societies booklet, health & safety course and a student notebook.
Please read through this information and ensure you attend all scheduled events during welcome week.
In addition, please access information online: for examples, the My Manchester portal gives you access to the student system, blackboard and your University as well displaying your personalised teaching timetable and other important information.
You should also use the AMBS Online Undergraduate Handbook at to find information specific to the School such as our mitigating circumstances policy and assessment regulations.

4. A brief introduction to Undergraduate Services
The AMBS Undergraduate Services are here to help you throughout your studies. If you’re ever unsure of who to speak to, just ask us!
The Undergraduate Office (Room D.20, AMBS East)
What can they help you with? – first point of contact for any questions or queries, help with course enrolment, provide letters/transcripts, provide contact information for lecturers and tutors
The Student Support and Guidance Team (via Room D.20, AMBS East)
What can they help you with? – mitigating circumstances applications, coursework extension requests, help with registering a disability
The Assessment Office (Room D.14, AMBS East)
What can they help you with? – Blackboard and coursework submission, queries relating to coursework and exams

5. Other support available at The University of Manchester
Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)
The Student Union
The Counselling Service
Student Immigration Team
The Careers Service
The Student Services Centre
My Learning Essentials (via the Library)
Student Support & Advice (central)

6. Communication from Undergraduate Services
How will we communicate with you?
s to your University account
AMBS E-bulletin every 2 weeks to your University account
Updates on the Online Undergraduate Handbook
Blackboard announcements
Noticeboards on the ground floor of AMBS East
Texts
Facebook
@mbsundergraduat
@ambsundergrad

7. IT Information
You will have your own IT account to login to University systems
Make note of your University of Manchester address and check it every day!
Storage – p-drive 200mb of space
PC labs are located across the campus
Student Group Study Room – C11 in AMBS East. Speak to the Undergraduate Office in D.20 if you want to book this room.
Wifi – eduroam
IT Support –

8. The IM/IMABS Programmes
Introduce you to the importance and complexities of management, with particular focus on international context; you learn to appreciate the link between theory and practice
Present new developments in the field of management
Provide an educational experience which will facilitate your intellectual development and promote life-long learning skills
Access high quality management programmes abroad and experience teaching and learning in a different environment
Develop practical and transferable skills

9. Learning Outcomes A. Knowledge and Understanding (A1-4)
A1. Understand the ‘core’ disciplines of the field of management (e.g. accounting, economics, marketing, operations management)
A2. Understand subject specific theories, ideas, issues and practices relating to general management and to international aspects of management
A3. Understand management as a dynamic field, as located in a complex historical, social and international context
B. Intellectual Skills and Other Attributes (B1-4)
B1. Apply higher-level cognitive skills, including analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
B2. Utilise both qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills.
B3. Address arguments/ideas through multiple perspectives.
C. Practical and Transferable/Key (generic) Skills (C1-6)
C1. Articulate ideas and arguments with clarity, conciseness and rigour both orally and in writing.
C2. Learn independently
C3. Manage time and prioritise workloads
C4. Use IT skills
C5. Operate effectively as a member of a group or team
C6. Operate effectively in an overseas environment

10. The IM/IMABS Programmes Structure (I)
These are 4-year full-time programmes, incorporating an exchange third year at an overseas partner institution
Year 1: Foundation Year
Courses can be pre-requisites for year 2 and final year courses.
You need to pass the first year to proceed to the second year.
The first year average is taken into account when deciding the third year destination abroad.
Year 2: Compulsory Courses
For IM: International Business (20 credits)
For IMABS: full year (20 credits) American Society and Economy.
In addition, you then choose a further 100 credits of courses from your programme structure to achieve 120 credits in total.

11. The IM/IMABS Programmes Structure (II)
Year 3 on Exchange: you spent one year abroad at a partner institution studying business and management; you are presented with a choice of courses to fulfil the workload requirements – at least 75% of the courses should be in management and business, the rest can be culture or language-related courses
PASS or FAIL; the individual course marks gained on exchange do not affect final degree classification
Final Year: Back to AMBS for another 120 credit courses
- you will choose between a large number of mainstream Management courses, with at least 60 credits from internationally focused course units

12. IM/IMABS Year One Semester 1 Semester 2 Full Year Course unit title
Course unit code
Course unit title
BMAN10001
Economic Principles: Microeconomics
BMAN10621M
Fundamentals of Financial Reporting
BMAN10101
Marketing Foundations
Semester 2
Course unit code
Course unit title
BMAN10862
Case Studies in Management
BMAN10522M
Financial Decision Making
BMAN10632M
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BMAN10872
Introduction to Work Psychology
Full Year
Course unit code
Course unit title
BMAN10780
Academic and Career Development
BMAN10970
Introduction to Management and Organisation Skills
BMAN10960
Quantitative Methods for Business and Management

13. The Exchange Year
The allocation of students to exchange partners is carried out by the programme international team at the beginning of your second year (October 2018)
The allocation is based on:
Your expressed preferences
A statement of your expectations of the exchange year
AND your First Year Results…
We endeavour to ensure that most of our students end up studying at their preferred (or highly ranked) institutions:
This is greatly helped by flexibility on your part
Be knowledgeable about the full range of destinations
Real constraints (e.g. financial constraints) will be taken into account

14. A Sample of our IM Exchange Partner Universities

15. Our Partner Universities for the IM Programme
University of Melbourne, Australia
Aalto University School of Economics, Helsinki
UNSW, Sydney, Australia
NHH, Bergen, Norway
University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
University of Auckland, New Zealand
University of Otago, New Zealand
Uppsala University, Sweden
University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic
Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
Vrije University Amsterdam, Netherlands
Chinese University of Hong Kong
University of Queensland, Australia
WU Vienna, Austria
Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
National University of Singapore, Singapore
ESADE, Barcelona, Spain
Singapore Management University, Singapore
RSM, Erasmus, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Universitat St Gallen, Switzerland
HKUST Business School, Hong Kong
Stockholm University Business School, Sweden
The University of Hong Kong
IESEG Lille, France
École de Management, Strasbourg, France
Lund University, Sweden
University of Mannheim, Germany
University of Sydney, Australia
Our Partner Universities for the IM Programme

16. A Sample of our IMABS Exchange Partner Universities

17. Our Partner Universities: IMABS
W P Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Arizona, USA
Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA
Saunder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Haskayne School of Business, The University of Calgary, Canada
Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Atlanta, USA
Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
HEC, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
The Stern School of Business, New York University, USA
Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Queen’s School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
The Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, Canada
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Michael G Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
The College of William & Mary, Virginia, USA
Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada

18. Feedback from our IM Students
“An unbelievable experience, which I will treasure for the rest of my life!”
AG, Helskini School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
“Exciting, eye-opening, interesting, scary, unforgettable, definitely worth doing.”
HS, CBS, Copenhagen, Denmark
“A unique and exciting educational opportunity both culturally and intellectually that has enhanced my university experience, and one that I would not have missed for the world!!”
AR, IESEG, Lille, France
“St Gallen is one of those places you would probably never just visit on holiday, however once you visit you will not want to leave, truly amazing experience, truly amazing place.”
NB, St Gallen, Switzerland
“A truly mind-blowing year that offered me the opportunity to meet amazing people and go to places that I never dreamed of going.”
JS, CUHK, Hong Kong
“Fantastic, eye-opening and unbelievable experience. One sentence isn't enough – AMAZING!!!!!!”
DA, University of Sydney, Australia

19. Feedback from our IMABS Students
“A brilliant year in a fantastic city. One of the best experiences of my life.”
GR, HEC, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
“Fun, fast and spontaneous; it was an experience I will NEVER forget, and I wish I could do it all again!”
UM, Queen’s, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
“Absolutely indescribable…best friends and unforgettable memories for life.”
CH, Ohio State, Columbus, USA
“Friends for life, once in a lifetime teaching, a great institution…possibly the best year of my life!”
BC, William and Mary, Virginia, USA
“Amazing experience I will never forget I’ve learnt so much and been given so many opportunities, I would recommend studying abroad to anybody.”
DT, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA

20. Valuable Experience
"The UK develops some great talent. It attracts some of the best from around the world. We will recruit that talent but, to remain competitive, we want to see more UK graduates developing a global perspective through international experience. They will have to work with global clients and mix with a range of people from different cultures. They have to be at home with cultural differences."
Keith Dugdale, Head of Global Recruitment, KPMG
"This (…) is a wake-up call for students and parents. You'll get further in life if you travel overseas to study or gain work experience. In today's turbulent times it is more important than ever for every graduate to demonstrate an international dimension to their thinking, and there is no better way to demonstrate this than to study or work for a period overseas.“
Will Archer, director of i-graduate

21. During Your Exchange Year…
You will take a normal student workload (e.g. 60 “ECTS” credits or equivalent for Europe and 24 credits for N. America)
Course options must be agreed in advance with the programme director
You cannot choose level one (i.e. first year) courses as part of your business/management subjects.
You should not take courses that you intend to study in the final year of the programme at Alliance MBS.
Work placements will not count for credit, whatever the local regulations and expectations.
You pay no fees to the exchange partner
Fees payable to Manchester University for this year vary
For EU students, funding is available if you go to European destinations
You must pass ALL subjects to progress to the final year
The grade for your exchange year does not affect your overall degree classification

22. Assessment and Progression

23. Degree Weightings
First year – you need a pass to proceed to second year
Marks do not count towards degree classification, but do appear on the transcript
You have to achieve a grade of 50% for the first year to remain on the IM/IMABS degree programmes
Marks may be important when applying for internship/ work experience
Marks also determine which overseas institution you go to during your exchange year!
Second year – worth one third of your degree mark
Final year – worth two thirds of your degree mark

24. Degree Classification
Distinction (70%+), 2.1. (60-69%), 2.2. (50-59%), 3rd (40-49%), fail (below 40%). Anything above 40% is a pass.
“Compensatable fail” is given when one passes in 80 credits and obtains 30-39% in 40 credits
If more than 40 credits results in marks below 40%, reassessment is required. Reassessment is also required for marks below 30%
Resits take place in August - these are not a ‘second chance’ to gain better grades, only the chance to gain the credits lost. Your original mark will stand.
It is very important to attend classes and engage with studies (prepare for lectures, participate at seminars).
Prizes – there are several programme prizes for high achieving students at the end of each year.

25. Progression Year 1 Year 2 Pass everything (40%+ in 120 credits)
Pass 40%+ in 80 credits and a “compensatable fail” (30-39%) in 40 credits
Year 1
Year 2
Fail 40 credits or more below 40% = Compensation and Reassessment
If you fail any course below 30% = Reassessment.
Note: You can be reassessed in courses up to a maximum of 80 credits

26. Additional requirements for the BSc (Hons) in IM and IMABS
The candidate must normally attain an overall average of 50% or higher in year 1 of the programme to continue on the BSc (Hons) IM or IMABS route.
Failure to satisfy the examiners in these requirements will result in the student being transferred to the BSc (Hons) Management programme at the end of year 1 and assessed according to the normal rules for that programme.
Students with fails and multiple compensated marks on their transcripts are at risk of not being accepted by partner institutions for the third year study abroad element of the IM or IMABS programme.
In such cases, students will progress as candidates for the BSc (Hons) Management programme according to the normal rules for that programme.

27. Assessment: What to Expect
Semester 1 exams take place in January
Semester 2 exams take place in May/June
Assessment can be exam only, coursework only or a combination of the two.
It is your responsibility to check your coursework deadlines and your exam dates, times and venues!
The Full Version is called the Progression Rules
Full details of progression rules can be found at;
Full Details on the IM programme (structure, programme specification, course specifications, etc.) can be found at;

28. Resits take place in August in Manchester
Resits are for progression only. They are not a second chance to get a better mark
If you fail resits you may be allowed to take additional courses in your second year, may have to retake exams and wait a year to join the second year, or be excluded from the university

29. Teaching and Learning at AMBS
University teaching varies from school/college
Occasionally large lecture theatres
Small group seminars/workshops
A range of teaching styles
Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Professors, Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), Seminar Leaders
You are expected to be an independent learner
You are responsible for your own learning

30. Attendance and Engagement
You 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.
Seminar attendance will be monitored, and spot checks may be conducted in lectures.

31. Timetable Your timetable may 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 H

32. Academic Advisors Every student is assigned an academic advisor
An academic advisor is a member of staff who will get to know you over your first year, and who will be 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
The role of your academic advisor:
A point of contact regarding academic issues
Provide support in developing a personal development plan (PDP)
Offer feedback on your progress
Write a reference should you need one for a job, internship or further study

33. Office hours
Office hours are times when academic staff are available to meet students
Academic staff display their office hours on their door.
Course coordinators should be approached in the first instance if there is a problem at the course level (e.g. via , phone, after class, and/or during office hours)

34. Study Support at AMBS English Proficiency/Language classes
If your first language is not English, you are encouraged to attend language proficiency testing and sign up for English language classes if necessary. If you think you need help – ask Viv Browne for details.
Study Skills course (BMAN Academic and Career Development)
This is a first year, full year course as part of your degree programme
The course incorporates study skills, academic advisor sessions, library information and personal development plans.
As part of the seminar activities, you will write a practice essay and receive feedback.
Attendance is compulsory and monitored.
Maths Revision Sessions
These are available for students taking Quantitative Methods for Business and Management.

35. Who To Speak To? Your Support Within Alliance MBS
Student Support and Guidance Team (via D20)
Undergraduate Office (D20)
Your Academic Advisor
Programme Director
Other Sources of Help
Counselling Service, Nightline, Student Welfare, International Student Welfare
Please see further details in your arrival packs
Feedback
Your student representatives play a key role in relaying your views to AMBS
You will, from time to time, be invited by the School to partake in surveys/questionnaires or focus groups. This is a key form of feedback and we strongly encourage you to take part.
Throughout your courses at Alliance MBS, you will receive information on individual or collective performance.

36. Student Representatives
Student representatives are the voice of the students on Alliance MBS committees
Student-staff liaison Committee
Programme Committee
Student Rep Focus Groups
You can nominate yourself from 18th – 29th September via this link:
Voting will take place from 2nd – 5th October.
Meet current reps at the Student Fair

37. What’s next this week? Tuesday 19 September 9:00 to 13:00
Sustainability Challenge
Various locations, check your s for details. Please know your building, room and start time before the day.
If you don’t know where to go, phone the helpline Tel: This is a compulsory simulation exercise. Students will work in interdisciplinary groups to plan a new campus, in the context of changes to climate policy to address extreme weather events around the world. More info on next slide…
14:00 to 15:30
Alliance MBS Undergraduate Student Fair
Atrium, Alliance MBS East The Student Fair is an opportunity for you to speak to current members of, and join, Alliance MBS' Student Societies. There will be representatives from the Students' Union and the University Sports Society. This year's Student Representatives will be around to answer any questions including any queries about becoming a Student Rep in your first year!
Wednesday 20 September 2017
13:00 to 14:00
Introduction to BMAN Academic and Career Development: a guide to what this course will cover. Crawford Theatre 1 (Building 31) T
This lecture will be given by the Course Coordinators for BMAN10780 Academic and Career Development.
Health & Safety Induction
Any time today!
Anywhere with a good network connection and headphones. Please see the separate flyer about this in your arrival pack.

38. SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE
What is it?
All 8000 new undergraduates at University of Manchester complete the Sustainability Challenge
Chance to meet and work with students from disciplines across whole University
Unique to University of Manchester
Fast-paced, interactive, sustainability-themed workshop
Great way to find out more about the kind of University this is, and how you can make a difference
When & Where?
Sustainability Challenge Day is Tuesday 19th September in the morning
You will be working in mixed-disciplinary groups, with different start times and different locations – make sure you know where you are going!
How will I find out where to go and when?
Check your s: you have been sent an telling you where to go and when
Check your personalised timetable via My Manchester

39. SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE
No or timetable?
If you haven’t received an and can’t access your personalised timetable, then either:
Visit the Sustainability Challenge Help Desk:
University Place Foyer Monday 18th and 19th Sept
Ring the Sustainability Challenge Phone Help Line:

40. What’s next this week? Thursday 21 September 2017 15:00 to 17:00
Welcome to Alliance Manchester Business School & The University of Manchester University Place Theatre B (Building 37)
A warm welcome from staff in Alliance Manchester Business School and staff from The University of Manchester.
Friday 22 September 2017
12:30 to 14:00
Meet the Professionals
Crawford Theatre 1 (Building 31) Hear from students who have already graduated from Alliance MBS and are now enjoying diverse careers elsewhere.
14:00 to 15:30
Returners' Presentations
B10 Alliance MBS East Meet current final year students who have returned from their exchange year and hear about their varied experiences. Student's can feel free to help themselves to food and drink in the atrium.
15:30 onwards
End of Welcome week party!
Atrium - Alliance MBS East
Meet other staff and students over canapes and drinks.