1. BSc International Business, Finance and Economics
Dr Reza Salehnejad
Programme Director
Hannah Cousins
Programme Administrator

2. Congratulations!

3. Now the hard work starts

4. … the hard work will be worth it in the end

5. Let’s start with the basics…
Let’s start with the basics…. A short introduction to Undergraduate Services H

6. Your Arrival Pack Welcome Week Timetable;
Teaching Timetables – lectures and Academic Advisor seminars;
Seminars via the student system;
Health & Safety course information;
Student Notebook;
Societies booklet;
Snack stations. H

7. Maths and Economics Courses
You have been assigned a level of Maths and Economics course based on your previous qualifications.
Economics
ECON10081 & ECON10082
If you have A level economics or equivalent
ECON10041 & ECON10042
If you do not have A level economics or equivalent/ no economics qualifications
Maths
ECON10071 & ECON10072
If you have A level maths or equivalent
ECON10001 & ECON10132
If you have AS level maths or equivalent
ECON10061 & ECON10062
If you have GCSE maths or equivalent H

8. Maths and Economics Courses
Maths and Economics course enrolment drop in session: Tuesday 16th September, 1pm, B8
Drop in session available to students to check they are enrolled onto the correct level of Maths and Economics courses.
Alternatively, you can to check.
After Friday 3rd October, you cannot change levels so please contact me as soon as possible if you are unsure. H

9. Where to find information
My Manchester;
Student System (Campus Solutions);
Online Undergraduate Handbook
Blackboard;
Facebook – facebook/mbsundergraduate;
Twitter H

10. IT Information IT Account; Register via the Student System;
Note your University of Manchester address and check it every day!
Storage – p-drive 200mb of space;
Printing - £20 print credit;
PC labs;
Student Group Study Room – C11;
Wifi – eduroam;
IT Support – H

11. Who are Undergraduate Services?
Professional Support Services;
Undergraduate Office – D20
Assessment & Student Support Office – D14
International Office – via D20
Admissions Office – via D20 H

12. Communication from Undergraduate Services
e-Bulletin every fortnight s
Texts
Online Undergraduate Student Handbook
Blackboard
Notice boards
Plasma screens (in MBS East) H

13. The Programme

14. 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.

15. Learning Outcomes (Intellectual Skills)
Critically analyse 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. Your Programme BMAN10501: Financial Reporting
BMAN10512 Introductory Management Accounting
BMAN10522M Financial Decision Making
BMAN10780 Academic and Career Development
BMAN10770 Financial and Digital Innovations in International Business
AND ONE COMBINATION FROM EACH GROUP
ECON10061 Introductory Mathematics and ECON10062 Introductory Statistics OR
ECON10001 Further Mathematics 1 and ECON10132 Statistics for Economists
ECON10071 Advanced Mathematics and ECON10072 Advanced Statistics
ECON10041 Microeconomic Principles
and
ECON10042 Macroeconomic Principles OR
ECON10081 The UK Economy – Microeconomics and ECON10082 The UK Economy – Macroeconomics
SOCY10912 Work, Organisations
and Society OR
POLI10601 Introduction to
International Politics

19. Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Each year is 120 credits
Courses are either 10 (one semester) or 20 (two semesters) credits
Exception BMAN10780
Semester 1 exams take place in January and 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
Attendance is mandatory for all lectures, tutorials, etc

20. 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

21. Options in Year 2 and 3
Information about course choices and programme structures is available in the online undergraduate handbook
You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary pre-requisites and co-requisites for the courses you want to take
Options talks will be held towards the end of semester 2

22. 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 will be set at 1st year (60% or higher) including a pass in BMAN10780 Academic and Career Development and no resits at 2nd year.

23. Assessment and Progression

24. 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.

25. 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

26. Resits take place in August in Manchester
Resits are for progression only. They are not a second chance to get a better mark
If you fail resits you may be allowed to take additional courses in your second year, may have to retake exams and wait a year to join the second year, or be excluded from the university

27. 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 = 33%
Level 3 = 67%

28. Prizes
There are several prizes for high achieving students at the end of each year.
Recognition of achievement
Useful for your CV

29. Expectations of you
Expectations

30. Approaches to teaching and learning
University teaching is different from school/college
Some very large lectures
Some small group seminars/workshops
A range of teaching styles
Lecturers, senior lecturers, professors, graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), seminar leaders
You are expected to be an independent learner
You are responsible for your own learning

31. Attendance and Engagement
You are expected to attend all scheduled teaching session (lectures, seminars, labs, workshops etc)
You are expected to engage in all scheduled teaching session (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.

32. Academic Advisors Every student will be 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

33. 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, workshop or lab.
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

34. Feedback Academic staff aim to provide feedback which is: Prompt
Individual
Constructive
Related to progression
Related to the learning outcomes
of the course unit

35. Office hours
Office hours are times when academic staff are available to meet students
Academic staff should display their office hours on their door.

36. And finally…

37. Student Representatives
Student representatives are the voice of the students on MBS committees
Staff-student liaison Committee
IBFE Programme Committee
Student Rep Focus Groups
Nomination forms are available from D20
Deadline 3 October
Meet current reps at the Student Fair H

38. Contacts for the IBFE Programme
Undergraduate Office (D20 MBS East)
Assessment and Student Support Centre (D14 MBS East)
Dr Reza Salehnejad, Programme Director (6.04 Harold Hankins building) H

39. Competition
Look out for an giving details about a competition to win your first semester books! H

40. Good luck for the forthcoming year(s)

41. Any questions?