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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%) 50 - 60% attendance – mark would be capped at grade C (40%) below 50% - you will fail, attend module again and pay

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.

THANKS