1. WELCOME STUDENTS
Ghana Technology University Coventry University Dr. Franklin Asamoa Baah December, 2012

2. “NOT TO KNOW IS BAD, NOT TO WISH TO KNOW IS WORSE”
WELCOME STUDENTS
“NOT TO KNOW IS BAD, NOT TO WISH TO KNOW IS WORSE”
Nigerian Proverb

3. FUNDAMENTAL FEATURES Each Course = 50 weeks duration
Each Course = 8 modules+ study skills & research methods programme + individual project
PgC=Attend 4 pass 4 modules
PgD = Attend 8 pass 8 modules
MSc = PgD + individual project
You always get the highest award

4. BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE
Four week structure
Notes for every module
Assignment/examination based
50 hours of reading
35 hours of teaching
65 hours of assignment work
Two weeks to complete assessments

5. BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE
Minimum of 80 % attendance is required
Punctuality is essential
Student feedback sessions are compulsory
Penalty for late submission
Two lives for each module
Penalty for copying = FAIL

6. BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE
Pass marks = 40%
ALL modules require 35% minimum pass on each (Assignments/All Exams/Tests/Etc)
Award with Pass
Award with Merit
Award with Distinction
10 % distinctions, 60 % merits & 30 % pass

7. IMPORTANT FEATURES INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDIES INDUSTRIAL VISITS
INDUSTRIAL SPEAKERS
ACTIVE SOCIAL PROGRAMME
PRESTIGIOUS LECTURERS
EXCELLENT SUPPORT

8. RULES TO WATCH Modules start time etc Attendance taking and penalties
Assignment submission procedures - no excuses
Must submit hard and soft copy of Assignment
Late submission penalties
You will get assignments back after marking
Re-submission & associated fee
Read the hand-book
Ask if you do not understand anything

9. Attendance & Submission rules
Rules will be enforced
Penalty for late submission:
1 week late - 10%
2 weeks late - 20%
2+ weeks late - Fail and resit

10. Attendance Penalty 80% & more - no penalty
70 %-80% attendance – maximum grade awarded would be grade ‘B+’ (60%)
60 –70% attendance – maximum grade awarded would be grade ‘B-’ (50%)
% attendance – mark would be capped at grade C (40%)
below 50% - you will fail, attend module again and pay

11. FEW LAST WORDS
Remember you are a partner on a successful professional programme - to succeed; work hard, attend, submit on time, do not copy or collaborate but discuss with one another.

12. THANKS