1. BBS Business & Management BBS Equine Business School of Business Orientation September 2014

2. maynoothuniversity.ie The First Thing to Do after this session..... Download your module handbook (see your orientation flyer)...

3. maynoothuniversity.ie Welcome

4. maynoothuniversity.ie Who we are... Niamh O’Sullivan Programme Director, Equine Business Niamh.c.osullivan@nuim.ie John Cullen Programme Director, Business & Managment John.g.cullen@nuim.ie

5. maynoothuniversity.ie Where we live...

6. maynoothuniversity.ie Communicating with the School General Administration – Grainne Mooney – Kathryn Walsh Academic Issues – Lecturer – Programme Director – Head of School

7. maynoothuniversity.ie Programme Directors Your first contact for questions on – The School/Department and the faculty – The course subjects and options – Department policies – Marks and standards For module-specific questions – Talk to your lecturer

8. If you need to meet your Programme Director Email them for an appointment Do not turn up at their office without an appointment For general questions use Moodle – that way everybody learns and the answers get recorded.

9. maynoothuniversity.ie ASK – We know you are 1 st years – We don’t expect you to know everything If you have questions …

10. maynoothuniversity.ie In Class Via Moodle – You must log-in regularly – You must check your official emails (xxx@nuim.ie)xxx@nuim.ie – This is university not school and acting on messages sent is YOUR responsibility By text – Make sure you inform registration of new numbers Website (Current Students Section) Official communications

11. maynoothuniversity.ie Good communication between the students/class and the faculty is important Each year of each degree elects a student representative group to meet with the coordinator Raise issues with lecturers on behalf of students where appropriate Attend programme board meetings Student representative

12. maynoothuniversity.ie Modularisation & Semesterisation 1 year = 60 credits (ECTS) USUALLY… – Modules are 5 credits With a total workload of 80-100 hours Modules Formal lectures (typically 24) Assignments Tutorials Project work Laboratory work Private Study

13. maynoothuniversity.ie Semesterisation Each academic year consist of two semesters September  January February  May The academic year usually consist of 2 semesters of: 12 teaching weeks 1 study week per semester 1 - 2 exam weeks During the semester this corresponds to 40-50 hours total work per week 14 lecture hours per week

14. BBS Business and Management Management is a multidisciplinary field – Broad range of interesting topics Managers – People who design, lead and sometimes own businesses Modules Introduction to Management and Teams Organisational Behaviour Innovation – Ideas that Changed the World Business Landscape Economics

15. BBS Business and Management Management – Examine management of organisations – Financial analysis – Measurement of performance Leadership – “Management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right things” (Warren Bennis and Peter Drucker)

16. BBS in Equine Business Unique degree course! Discussions with and feedback from industry Continuous involvement of industry leaders via ; Steering Committee Guest lecture series/Industry visits Work placement/BBA Option International exchange programme

17. BBS in Equine Business Introduction to the Equine Industry Equine Leisure & Tourism Stud Farm Business Management Racecourse & Equine Event management Equine Business Financial Management

18. maynoothuniversity.ie Plagiarism – Plagiarism is the passing-off of another person’s work as your own. – It includes copying without acknowledgement from a published source (print or electronic), or from unpublished sources (e.g. another student’s essay or notes). – Plagiarism also occurs when the substance or argument of a text is copied even with some verbal alterations, such as in paraphrase or translation, without acknowledgement. – The School regulations on plagiarism are in the handbook and on the website Plagiarism is a serious offence Rules and Regulations

19. maynoothuniversity.ie CA Policies in the School of Business CA is completed when: On time To a satisfactory standard All components are submitted CA non-completion (non-compliance) consequences: When compulsory, fail module in its entirety regardless of the marks you receive in any other element of continuous assessment or the examination where applicable. – Progression halted – Required to register internally next year Take classes again, repeat assignments and examinations, and pay full fees 10% reduction per day for late submissions On time To a satisfactory standard All components are submitted

20. maynoothuniversity.ie In order to pass a subject a student must: 1.Obtain 40% on aggregate in the subject AND 2 a.Pass all required modules or 2 b.Pass modules to a credit value of at least half the credit value of the subject, and not fall below 25% in any module AND 3.Submit all required continuous assessments and obtain a mark of at least 25% Progression

21. maynoothuniversity.ie ECDL

22. maynoothuniversity.ie Honours classifications are awarded in the overall degree examination, according to the following marks criteria: – First Class Honours 70-100% – Second Class Honours, Grade I 60-69% – Second Class Honours, Grade II 50-59% – Third Class Honours, Grade III45-49% – Pass 40-44%

23. maynoothuniversity.ie Do Attend lectures and other class meetings diligently – Attendance is the easiest way to learn, even if you don’t always feel in top form – Complete all CA on-time (especially when mandatory) – Pay careful attention to your timetable and any amendments. Study it now to make sure you understand it and know where the rooms are. Ask questions – from everyone – Lecturers, other staff, fellow students – Keep asking, until you are satisfied – Use the student support services, when necessary Note carefully all communications and instructions – After being informed once, it is your responsibility to remember and act General Advice

24. maynoothuniversity.ie Do (2) Manage your time carefully – Allocate regular hours for study and assignments – Avoid bottlenecks with last-minute simultaneous assignment completions or exam preparation Be proud of your degree programme and your participation – It is a top quality degree programme – With your active participation you will get great value for life from it – Let us hear your opinions on how your experience could be improved Keep a good work-life balance – Your studies require ONLY 40-50 hours per week in total – that leaves a lot of time for play and socialising! Make lots of friends – You’ll have them for life

25. maynoothuniversity.ie Don’t Hesitate to ask questions – You’re never alone in not knowing or being unsure Leave too much to the last minute – Either study, exam preparation or assignment completion Be disrespectful to your colleagues or staff – A professional, enjoyable working environment requires mutual respect Be abusive of college property or regulations

26. maynoothuniversity.ie How to read the timetable http://www.nuim.ie/timetable

27. maynoothuniversity.ie Questions?

28. maynoothuniversity.ie Thank you... and don’t forget to download your programme handbook!