1. Welcome to
BSc International Business, Finance and Economics w/ Industrial/Professional Experience
Programme Director: Dr Paul Simpson
Programme Administrator: Hannah Cousins
Whilst we wait to get started, talk with the people to your left and the people to your right. Can you find out three things about them? (where are they from, what halls are they living in, experience of Manchester so far…)

2. Congratulations! Now the hard work starts, but it will be worth it in the end….
IBFE Class of 2017
Graduation 2016
IBFE Class of 2016
IBFE Class of 2015

3. Welcome!
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.
Accessing information online
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 ( to find information specific to the School such as our mitigating circumstances policy and assessment regulations. H

4. IT Information
All students have their own IT account which you use to login to University systems
Note 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 – H

5. 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 (Room D.20, AMBS East)
What can they help you with? – act as a first point of contact for any questions or queries, help with course enrolment, providing letters/transcripts, providing 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? – help with blackboard and coursework submission, queries relating to coursework and exams

6. 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) H

7. 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
@mbsundergraduate
@ambsundergrad H

8. Learning Outcomes (Knowledge & Understanding)
The Programme
Learning Outcomes (Knowledge & Understanding)
-Understand the principles and theory of micro and macro economics as applied to business and management
-Understand financial concepts and accounting practices for business
-Understand the context within which business operates. This includes knowledge of recent literatures on globalisation, the changing organisation of business and the impact of new technologies
-Understand the different economic, political and sociological perspectives on the workings of the UK and other economies.
-Understand the main current approaches to business strategy and broader debates about the impact of the ‘new economy’ on management decisions.

9. Learning Outcomes (Intellectual Skills)
- Critically analyze arguments, theories and policies in relation to business
- Solve problems and provide individual argument in relation to particular business scenarios
- Synthesise and evaluate data from a variety of different sources
- Think through and assess the impact of economic and organisational contexts on business performance
- Reflect on ones own work, as well as that of ones peers

10. Learning Outcomes (Practical Skills)
-Locate/process/collate data or literature in a suitable form for analysis
- Input primary sources of information into database format
- Use basic mathematical and statistical techniques to understand the decision making process within businesses
- Present quantitative and/or qualitative information, together with analysis, argument and commentary, in report form
- Correctly cite, acknowledge and reference sources
- Present data and argument in oral form, both individually and in groups.

11. Learning Outcomes (Transferable Skills and Personal Qualities)
- Apply research skills to the analysis of new and different companies
- Use interpersonal skills to orally communicate ideas and arguments
- Write reports
- Manage time and work to deadlines

12. Your Programme (Compulsory units in red)
BMAN10501: Financial Reporting (10 credits)
BMAN10931 Financial and Digital Innovations in International Business (20 credits)
ECON10221 Microeconomics 1 (10 credits)
BMAN10982 Information Systems in Business and Introduction to Big Data and their Manipulation (20 credits)
BMAN10512 Introductory Management Accounting (10 credits)
BMAN10522M Financial Decision Making (10 credits)
ECON10252 Macroeconomics 1 (10 credits)
BMAN10780 Academic and Career Development (10 credits)
And either;
ECON10061 Introductory Mathematics (10 credits) and SOST10062 Introductory Statistics for Economists (10 credits) Or
ECON10071 Advanced Mathematics (10 credits) and ECON10072 Advanced Statistics (10 credits)

13. Your Programme
You are enrolled onto one of the two groups of Maths courses based on your previous level;
ECON10061 Introductory Mathematics (10 credits) and SOST10062 Introductory Statistics for Economists (10 credits) for students who do not have A level Maths or equivalent Or
ECON10071 Advanced Mathematics (10 credits) and ECON Advanced Statistics (10 credits) for students who do have A level Maths or equivalent

14. 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!

15. Placement Year
Students will be offered the opportunity to undertake a work placement in their third year of study. The criteria for being able to progress onto a 'with industrial/professional experience' route is;
Pass BMAN10780 Academic & Career Development with a mark of 40% or higher at the first attempt
Pass the whole year with an overall average of 60% or higher
There is a significant tuition fee reduction for the placement year and further details can be found online.
Information on work placements will be provided to you in semester two through BMAN10780 and placement drop in sessions, but you can find more information now on the online handbook.

16. 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 only, some by coursework and exams and some by coursework only.
It is your responsibility to check your coursework deadlines and your exam dates, times and venues.

17. Progression Year 1 Year 2 Pass everything (40%+ in 120 credits)
Pass 40%+ in at least 80 credits and a “compensatable 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

18. Resits 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.

19. Degree Weightings First year – need to pass to proceed to second year
Marks do not count towards degree classification, but do appear on a transcript of marks.
Marks may be important when applying for internships/work experience
Academic levels
Level 2 = weighted 33% towards your overall degree
Level 3 = weighted 67% towards you overall degree

20. Attendance and Engagement
You are expected to attend all scheduled teaching sessions (lectures, seminars, labs, workshops etc)
Success starts with good attendance
You are expected to engage in all scheduled teaching sessions (lectures, seminars, labs, 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.

21. Academic Advisors Every student has been 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

22. 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 or workshop.
Online exercises and quizzes delivered through the course Blackboard space
Responses to your s 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

23. Student Representatives
Student representatives are the voice of the students on Alliance MBS committees
Staff-student liaison Committee
IBFE Programme Committee
Student Rep Focus Groups
Deadline to apply TBC
Meet current reps at the Student Fair H

24. Contacts for the IBFE Programme
Undergraduate Office (D20 Alliance MBS East)
Student Support & Guidance Team (D20 Alliance MBS East)
Dr Paul Simpson, Programme Director (M52 Crawford House)
Hannah Cousins, Programme Administrator (D20 Alliance MBS East) H

25. Good luck for the forthcoming year and don’t forget to join us at the Welcome Week Party!