ba marketing induction 2013-2014
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This is the First Year induction but contains all the relevant information needed at each year...TRANSCRIPT
welcome…
BA (Hons) Marketing…
First Year… Level 4 (H4)
Course Leader
Year Tutors
Module Tutors
Marketing Administration and Student Liaison OfNicer
People you’ll meet…
Head of School Vice Chancellor, Dean, Associate Deans
Student Liaison OfNicer
SLOs liaise between students and staff to help sort out any
student issues before they become problems
All SLOs have recently been students at Leeds Met
Contact via your Faculty reception desks or check via Student Hub website
Liz Addinell
Student Hub
Level 1 of the Rose Bowl… Your point of contact for
enquiries about…
accommodation
Students Union
Finance and Fees
Dyslexia and Disability Support
Student cards
timetables
employability
Wellbeing
International check-‐in and advice
…your Student’s Union
…being a leeds met student
our Student Charter
…the difference between learning in school
or college and learning at University…
the year ahead…
semesters tutorials seminars
lectures
Key points in the year are in google calendar
Xstream and the portal
building and room codes
Your Course…
The overall aim of this course is to enable graduates to make an effective contribution to the management and administration of marketing within organisations through developing those key skills and abilities considered to be necessary for the management of organisations in the future.
The course is aimed at those students who wish to pursue a career in marketing, However, this course also provides a solid foundation in business and management thus providing the graduate with Nlexibility in terms of their ultimate career options. It is appropriate for those students who wish to pursue a career in industry, commerce, the public sector, or the voluntary sector.
Aims…
Year One… Level 4 – 6 20 credit modules
Year Two… Level 5 – 6 20 credit modules
Optional Placement Year
Year Three… Level 6 – 6 20 credit modules
Course structure…
Each module has its own assessment
You must pass each level/year to proceed
Optional Placement Year
Spend a year working in industry after second year
Is paid – you earn a salary, have annual leave, etc.
Must be reasonably relevant to your course
Must be approved by the university
University help you but cannot guarantee one
Similar to applying for a job: competitive
Is assessed via a visit and written assignments
Replaces one of your third year elective modules
Year One modules
Marketing in Action (1)
Economics for Marketing
Information for Marketing
Marketing in Action (2)
Semester One
Introduction to Marketing Communications Writing for Communications
Semester Two
Timetables
Personalised timetables – All Faculties have arranged individual timetables
for incoming students and uploaded details onto the online Welcome system.
Students can download their individual Induction
timetables on their course
induction and all events relevant to them from the
online Welcome.
Student Ambassadors, Events staff and Services for Students staff will be issued with USB wristband so they can check an individual student’s timetable.
Course timetables -‐ Faculties are providing printed copies of all course timetables which will be kept for reference at each Student Hub.
assessment
Method of assessment varies by module
Types of assessment include…
Written coursework (essays and reports)
There can be more than one assessment per module
Marks are then added together for a total module m
ark
You MUST submit for every assessment in every m
odule
Exam (usually with essay style answers to questions
Presentations (sometimes in groups)
Research projects (with written report)
What the marks mean…
70+ is a 1st… this is excellent work
60 – 69 is a 2:1… this is very good work
50 – 59 is a 2:2… this is good work but a little simplistic
40 – 49 is a 3rd… this work is adequate -‐ minimum level to pass
Less than 40 is a fail
Marks will be deducted for late sub
missions
How to pass Year 1 (L4)
MUST have an average mark of at least 40 across ALL 6 modules
MUST obtain a mark of at least 30 in the remaining module
MUST have submitted for every assessment for every module
MUST achieve a pass (40 or more) in at least 5 modules
Can fail to pass one module in Nirst year (but not in second an
d
third years) but fail mark must be more than 30
Non-‐submission of ANY assessment results in failing the year
Knowledge gained underpins stud
y at Years 2 and 3
Develops the academic skills needed
in Years 2 and 3
You can’t progress to Year 2 if you don’t pass Year 1
Potential placement employers will ask to see your Year 1 module results and judge you accordingly
First year DOES count
Students who end up with a 2:1 or 1st do well right from th
e beginning
Failed a module?
If you fail an assessment you can do a resit
for Semester 1 modules this is in April
You MUST take the Nirst resit opportunity…
for Semester 2 modules this is in July
You can only resit an assessment ONCE in a year
Your resit mark will be capped at 40R
You cannot resit a module you have passed
Must be for a real and valid reason
Need to apply (complete a form) and supply written evidence
If you have signiNicant problems that affect your ability
to do work by the required date, you MAY be allowed to hand-‐
in coursework or take the exam at a later date
Need to apply as soon as you know there’s a problem (must apply BEFORE submission date)
Apply through Marketing Course Administration (and NOT via your module tutors)
Mitigating circumstances
Will then be checked and approved (or not) by a senior academic
…feedback
…your feedback will make a difference
…each module
…if we can change things we will…
look out for the “You Said, We did” info
we’ll gather feedback on…
…your overall Student Satisfaction
…your induction experience
…library inductions – tomorrow!
skills for learning
communications
…learning support
information technology
group work
learning
personal development
reNlection research
enterprise
disability support…
If you have, or suspect you have a disability* then…
…contact the Disability team ASAP
*a physical, long-‐term medical condition
0113 812 3000
Course Representatives
The University takes student representation seriously and are
keen to get students involved in their own learning and
university experience
Recruitment is undertaken within each year group of each course
Any student on a scheme or course is entitled to propose that they act as a Course Representative.
Course Representatives – We aim to recruit between 2-‐4% of our students to provide feedback on their course..
Please express an interest to
us
The role of a Course Representative
Provide student views which inform the University’s decision making process
Help to enhance the student experience
Meet a variety of staff and lots of other students
Provide students with collective inNluence upon decisions made about their education
Develop skills that will be valued by future employers
Even if you don’t want to be a Course Rep, we need your support and involvement.
For more details of the role visit…
www.leedsmet.ac.uk/studenthub/stars
…attendance Your attendance in tutorials, seminars and workshops will be rigorously monitored
…this is because we’re strictly moni
tored by a
number of government agencies…
…including UKBA and the Student Loans Company
…if you’re seen as not attending your loan payments may be withheld – or worse
Course Leader
Year Tutors
Module Tutors
Student Liaison OfNicer
…questions?
Marketing Admin
Student Hub
Personal Tutor and Library Sessions
Your Personal Tutor sessions are this afternoon
…make sure you know which group you’re in and where you’re going!
Tomorrow morning you have your library tour
and Xstream induction
These will be in the same tutor groups – so make sure you know who you’re with
Personal Tutor and Library Sessions
Tutorial Group 1 –
Tutorial Group 2 –
Tutorial Group 3 –
1.30 – 2.30pm TODAY
Tutorial Group 1 – Library Tour
Tutorial Group 2 –
Tutorial Group 3 – Library Tour
You MUST make sure you enrol in t
he given times
Collect your student card
Go to the Fresher’s Events – meet people and have fun
Make sure you understand your timetable and start a diary
Don’t spend all your loan – it has to last a long time!
Put some money aside to buy some books!
Things for you to do…
Ask for any help or advice if you need it