1. Academic and Career Development BMAN10780
AN INTRODUCTION
Dr Lawrence Benson & Dr Elaine Clark

3. Today…
Introductions
Course structure
Key themes
Tips for success

4. By the end of this session you should…
Know who the course team are,
Understand what is needed to succeed at University,
Understand what to expect from this course,
How it will be delivered,
Why it is delivered,
How it will be assessed,
Understand what it means to be a student at Alliance MBS and the University of Manchester.

5. Programme Director BSc Management
The Team
Elaine Clark
Senior Lecturer
Programme Director BSc Management
Lawrence Benson
Senior Lecturer
Linda Whittle
Course Administrator
Your academic advisor
The Careers Service
The Library

6. Where are you from?

7. What percentage of people go to University from your country?

8. How is the world of University different from previous education?

9. The Telegraph September 2011.
‘Dear fresher...life starts here.. A huge horizon stretches out before you. You’ll learn and you’ll love with a passion that is frightening...You’ll make friendships that will endure for ever, and the times that you’ve shared with fellow students, 50 years hence, will be bathed in a warm glow...You’re an elite, but please don’t act like one. Your performance on exams has qualified you for special treatment. While others your age are struggling to find work, you have been given 3-4 years of cossetted treatment in a completely unreal world...enjoy yourself but don’t forget that you have a mandate to fulfil and those who have invested in you rightfully expect a return....The real world will remain on hold while you indulge in glorious enrichment’
Gerard DeGroot – Professor of Modern History The University of St Andrews.
The Telegraph September 2011.
Discussion about how accurate this is as a description of university life.

10. Aims & Objectives Equip you with the knowledge to enable you to
monitor,
review,
plan
take responsibility for your own learning and professional development.
Support you in developing the academic skills required to study management at degree level.
Support you in transition to University.
Provide you with an introduction to employability, and support you in developing and recognising transferable skills.
We want you to succeed in both your degree studies and in your life beyond AMBS!

11. Learning via lectures
Lectures are a live experience – you need to be present
Lectures are never just what is on the slide
Courses are never just what is said in lectures
Lectures are the starting point for your own independent research

12. Course BASICS
We will meet every Friday for a lecture of 50 minutes in ….
You will also have a seminar every two weeks – an opportunity meet with your Academic Advisor once every two weeks
The course is a 10 credit course which runs in semester 1 and semester 2
We will meet each Friday at 11am/12 noon during
term for 50 minute lecture in University Place,
Theatre B .

13. Lectures
“…the lecturing style is very different from the teaching I am used to!”
“The lecturer talks too fast for me to get everything down!”
“I can’t understand the lecture/lecturer!”

14. Getting the most from lectures!
Find out what the lecture is on before you attend.
If there is recommended reading to do before the lecture, make sure you do it!
Write down some questions which you may have on the subject and be prepared to ask them, if they are not answered
Make a note of any topic/subject which you don’t understand fully – look it up afterwards or ask the lecturer for help in understanding ( after the lecture).

15. Imagine two lectures… How would you prepare?
“Finding resources for your assignment!”
“Introduction to financial decision making”

16. Preparing for lectures!
What do you already know about this subject? What knowledge can you bring from your previous experience?
Why might this be important?
What do you need more information about?
What questions do you have?
What, if anything, do you find controversial?
Look at the subject in the My Learning Essentials folder on blackboard.

17. Course also delivered via fortnightly SEMINARs

18. What’s a seminar? What’s an advisor?

19. Blackboard
Learning Resources

20. Learning Resources

21. Academic and Career Development
Academic and Study Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Introduction to Employability & Career Development
A foundation for your studies

22. Course Timetable Semester 2: Employability
Semester 1 : Academic Skills
Finding resources, laying the foundations for success
Writing first class assignments
Academic malpractice (how to avoid)
Making a difference in Business and Management
Getting ahead – what do employers look for?
Presenting yourself with impact
Employability and spring internships
Thriving in a global economy
Understanding your strengths
CVs, applications and LinkedIn
Personality and psychometric tests
Interview skills
Mental toughness: getting a head!

23. Key themes Reflection Critical thinking
Identifying your strengths and goals
Social Responsibility

24. Social Responsibility

25. Our Mission Statement
The University of Manchester will be a world- leading university recognised globally for the excellence of its research, outstanding learning and student experience, and its social, economic and cultural impact.

26. Personal and Career Development Plan (P&CDP) plus CV
Assessment
Semester 1 – individual essay
Formative essay
Summative
essay
40%
Semester 2 – Group presentation
30%
Group presentation
All year – individual plan and reflection
Personal and Career Development Plan (P&CDP) plus CV
30%

27. Social Responsibility Lectures
The Essay
Formative plan and Assessed Essay
Academic Skills Lectures
Social Responsibility Lectures
Developing your own approach to research, reading, critical thinking & writing
Seminars & Participation
Feedback on your essay plan
Library Resources

28. The Presentation Group Presentation & Handout
Lecture on Researching and Presenting
Essay Feedback
Seminars Discussions on Presentations
Lecture on group dynamics and management
Group/ Team
work
Ten Minute Presentation
Engaging with
Employability issues
Verbal, visual & textual presentation skills

29. Personal & Career Development Plan & CV
Engaging with P&CDP will help you to:
Reflect on the skills and abilities you are developing during your studies & how these are transferable to other contexts (including work and professional contexts)
Identify areas you want, and/or need, to improve and develop
Improve your understanding of employability and planning for your future career
An ongoing process of reflection and writing, lectures & online resources from the Careers Service & discussions with your AA

30. First year counts

31. Please note…
You must pass Academic and Career Development to complete your first year.
LECTURES AND SEMINARS ARE COMPULSORY!!!!!!
To pass the course you must submit all the relevant documents and participate in all the assignments (essay plan, essay, group presentation and first year report/P&CDP).
A presentation is like an exam, if you fail to attend a presentation you will get a mark of zero.
If you miss a presentation due to illness or serious personal circumstances you must complete a mitigating circumstances form
Always keep you Academic Advisor aware of any mitigating issues
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32. Elaine and Lawrence’s top tips!
1. ATTEND & ENGAGE

33. 2. Read widely: academic papers, books and the news

34. 3. Be prepared!

35. 4. Listen critically

36. No. 5

37. 6. Review

38. DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR SUPPORT!!!
7. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Your academic advisor
Your lecturers
Your programme director
Student support
Your academic advisor
Your programme director
Your lecturers
Student support

39. No. 8
Question!

40. What one thing will you commit to doing in the next week in order to gain the most from your studies? When will you do it by? Share with the person(s) next to you.

41. Any questions? Elaine.clark@manchester.ac.uk