Welcome to Hull University Business School2014/15

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Foreword

enhance your studiesA very warm welcome to all new and returning, undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are a leading UK Business School with an international orientation, committed to delivering an outstanding student experience in order to help you achieve your long-term career goals. There will be many opportunities for you to get involved in experiences that can enhance your studies and, in particular, I encourage you to participate in the Business School’s World of Work and Going Global weeks.

I am delighted that you are here for the 2014/15 academic year as, I truly believe, there has never been a better time for the University and the city of Hull. So many exciting things are happening, for example, the redevelopment of the Brynmor Jones Library, offering an extensive range of study materials and vibrant learning and social spaces, and the lead up to Hull being the City of Culture in 2017.

Welcome Week is a great opportunity for you to take some time to make new friends and to lay plans that will ensure your success in the academic year ahead. Within this booklet you will find information regarding some of the key events during your Welcome Week, important information, what we expect of you as a HUBS student (which we refer to as Professional Principles), an introduction to your Student Success Advisor and HUBSoc.

I strongly encourage you to actively engage with your studies, your colleagues and staff and to take advantage of the facilities and support services available to you.

In the Business School, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and we greatly value your feedback to us. Please do help us improve the service that we provide to students by making use of the many channels of communication available to you.

I hope that you have an enjoyable and successful year and look forward to meeting all of you during Welcome Week.

Best wishes

Amanda Gregory Associate Dean – Learning and Teaching

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Key EventsPlease ensure that you attend all sessions in your Welcome Week timetable as they are mandatory and provide you with important information. Highlighted below are a few key events that will ensure you get the most out of your studies and settle in/back in quickly.

See your ‘Where You Should Be and When in Welcome Week’ for timing details.

Events are scheduled as below:

Level 4 students Monday 29 September

MBA students Monday 29 September

Level 5 students Tuesday 30 September

Level 6 students Wednesday 1 October

MSc students Thursday 2 October

PROGRAMME LEADER WELCOMEThis is a key session for all levels and provides you with the opportunity to meet your Programme Leader and find out more information about the structure of your programme of study, what is expected, electives and registration.

In summary, you can expect this session to set the scene for the year ahead and ensure that you have all the formal paperwork to provide you with University of Hull student status.

BUSINESS SCHOOL WELCOME LUNCH/SOCIAL EVENT

You are invited to join the Dean, Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching, Head of Subjects, Programme Leaders, Module teaching team and faculty staff for a welcome lunch/social event.

Relax and meet with new/old friends, the academic team and support teams in an informal environment. The Head of Subjects will welcome you and past students will share their top tips with you.

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LIBRARYSummer 2014 saw the completion of the £27 million redevelopment of the

Brynmor Jones Library, which is situated at the heart of the Hull campus.

The Library and Learning Innovation staff will be providing a range of

activities during induction and throughout the first semester; from short

welcome talks and demonstrations of various facilities, to more focused

introductions to digital literacy skills and academic study advice.

Whether you are a new or returning student please look out for further

information regarding the schedule for these sessions and ensure that

you take advantage of the support on offer.

Important informationPlease read this section carefully as it provides you with some important key points.

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Academic Office Hours

Are advertised on individual academic staff office doors.

Personal Supervision

Every student will be allocated a member of academic staff who will act as your Personal Supervisor. You are required to meet with your Personal Supervisor at least ONCE each semester. The aim of personal supervision is to be a ‘first line’ of contact when you need support and advice on any personal issues that affect you whilst you are studying with us. Your supervisor may also be someone you approach for a reference either part way through a programme, towards the end, or even after your programme has ended.

You are reminded of the importance of discussing any queries or problems you might be experiencing – with appropriate staff in the Student Support Office, your Personal Supervisor, Programme Leader, Student Success Advisor or somebody independent of the department from the Students’ Union Advice Centre, Student Support Services or Skills Team.

For further details go to the online handbook www2.hull.ac.uk/student/studenthandbook/support.aspx

LEARNING and TEACHINGeBridge – the University’s online learning environment

Hull University Business School eBridge sites, (HUBS Undergraduate Office, HUBS MSc Programmes, Full Time MBA – Hull 1 and Executive MBA – Hull 1) https://ebridge.hull.ac.uk/portal, are where you will find important handbooks (Programme and Study Skills), workbooks, announcements and other programme information. Module eBridge sites contain module handbooks, tutorial groups, lecture notes and other module details. You will automatically be granted access to the relevant sites however if you don’t appear to have access by week commencing 6 October 2014 (week 6 – please refer to your Programme Handbook for the academic year chart) please advise the Student Support Office.

SUPPORTStudent Support OfficeOur Student Support Offices are open daily from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday–Friday. Contact the office for any general information and queries either in person, by telephone on (01482) 463633 for the Undergraduate Student Support Office or (01482) 463017 for the Postgraduate Student Support Office, or by email (hubsstudent@hull.ac.uk).

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TeachingFor full time undergraduate and postgraduate students teaching begins week commencing 6 October 2014 (Week 6) and ALL modules will begin with a lecture. DO NOT miss the first lecture as you will receive important information relating to the module there.

The teaching schedule for all part-time and MBA students will be issued at your Welcome events.

Timetable Your personalised timetable, showing a week by week timetable including tutorials, lectures and other academic sessions can be accessed via http://sws.hull.ac.uk/default.aspx

Please be aware that dates and times on the timetable are subject to change, so you should check your timetable regularly before the start of teaching.

Please download the University mobile app, iHull, to ensure that you receive any timetable change alerts. https://hull.ombiel.co.uk/get

2014/15 Academic YearUndergraduate Students

Semester 1 Teaching Period 29 Sep 2014 – 19 Dec 2014 Christmas Break 22 Dec 2014 – 09 Jan 2015 Examination Period 12 Jan 2015 – 23 Jan 2015

Semester 2 Teaching Period 02 Feb 2015 – 20 Mar 2015 Easter Break 23 Mar 2015 – 10 Apr 2015 Teaching Period 13 Apr 2015 – 15 May 2015 Examination Period 18 May 2015 – 12 Jun 2015

Re-assessment Period 24 Aug 2015 – 4 Sep 2015

Postgraduate MSc Students

Semester 1 Teaching Period 29 Sep 2014 – 19 Dec 2014 Christmas Break 22 Dec 2014 – 09 Jan 2015 Examination Period 12 Jan 2015 – 23 Jan 2015

Semester 2 Teaching Period 02 Feb 2015 – 20 Mar 2015 Easter Break 23 Mar 2015 – 10 Apr 2015 Teaching Period 13 Apr 2015 – 15 May 2015 Examination Period 18 May 2015 – 12 Jun 2015

Semester 3 Masters Stage 15 June 2015 – 25 Sept 2015*

Re-assessment Period 24 Aug 2015 – 4 Sep 2015

* Dissertation hand in date will be earlier than this date

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Attendance

The University has an attendance policy, which requires all students to attend all timetabled sessions for their programme of study. An attendance register will be kept for all tutorial/workshop sessions and students with unauthorised absence will be subject to School and University disciplinary procedures (see your Programme Handbook for further information). If you are going to be absent from a class (for a genuine reason) an Absence Form (available on eBridge) must be completed with supporting evidence and signed by the Module Leader. The form should be submitted to the HUBS Student Support Office.

Undergraduate tier 4 visa students should report to the reception in the Nidd Building once a week during semester time, weeks 6–16, 23–29 and 33–37 only, with their student card (between the hours of 8.30am–5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am–4pm Friday).

Postgraduate tier 4 visa students should report to the reception in the Nidd Building once a week, every week, except during vacation periods with their student card (between the hours of 8.30am–5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am–4pm Friday).

This system enables us to reassure the Home Office that students studying with us on a tier 4 visa are on campus regularly. The level of monitoring stated is a legal requirement and will be monitored at University level. Tier 4 visa students who do not comply may have their programme of study terminated and be reported to the Home Office. Further information can be found in your Programme Handbook.

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OptionsUndergraduate studentsFree Elective Choices – changes to Free Elective modules can only be made in the first TWO weeks of semester one. Any changes after this date will NOT be permitted.

Module Options for continuing students should be selected in April 2015 (full details will be provided).

Postgraduate studentsModule Option Choices – Full time MSc students will be expected to choose their options by mid/late November 2014.

Further details and exact dates to follow.

ASSESSMENTSAssessment Grading In almost all cases, University coursework is marked anonymously in order to ensure impartiality. You must take care to avoid including your name in any work submitted. We aim to release marks and feedback within 4 weeks of each assignment submission.

The marking system for modules is as follows;

Undergraduate70 to 100 1st Class 60 to 69 Upper 2nd Class 50 to 59 Lower 2nd Class 40 to 49 3rd Class 35 to 39 Compensatable 0 to 34 Fail

Postgraduate50 to 100 Pass 45 to 49 Compensatable 0 to 44 Fail

Postgraduate Awards are made based on pass, merit or distinction. Further details are included in the Postgraduate Programme Handbook which is available on your eBridge site.

You will be notified via your University email when marks and feedback are available. Any marks that you are informed of during either semester are only ‘indicative’. Marks are not final until they have been approved by the Module Board.

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Assessment Methods

You will be assessed by a wide variety of assessment methods. These may include, but are not exclusive to, assignments, case studies, essays, reports, presentations, on-line tests and examinations. The majority of assessments are individual and some modules require more than one piece of assessment.

UndergraduatesStudents take 60 credits of study per semester with modules being rated at 20 credits each.

Reassessments are NOT permitted for those undergraduate students at Levels 4 and 5 who fail a module and who have not attempted the assessment activity at the first attempt. See the UG Programme Handbook for further information on University and Programme of Study regulations.

PostgraduatesStudents take 60 credits of study per semester with modules being rated at 10 and/or 20 credits each.

At the end of Semester 2, your Module Board will consider student progression. Students are awarded credits for any modules they have passed. Students who have passed 0–50 credits, have failed and will not be offered any re-sits. Students who have passed 60–70 credits are allowed to re-sit any failed modules; but will not be allowed to ‘progress’ to, or start the dissertation stage. Students will only ‘progress’ to the dissertation stage if they have passed 80–120 credits.

Coursework Submissions

eSubmission is the approved coursework submission method for your HUBS programme of study. You must hand in your assignments, for all modules that you are taking during the 2014/15 academic year using the eBridge system. Submission of a printed copy is NOT allowed. You should submit via the Assignments menu item on the relevant module eBridge site. An assignment must be prepared for eSubmission using the HUBS Electronic Submission document. This document is stored in MSWord and is available from the ‘Making an Electronic Coursework Submission’ folder of the Resources section on the Programme Support eBridge site. When you submit your assignments they are stored electronically and submitted automatically to the Turnitin system. The uses of the Turnitin system will be explained to you and details are available from the HUBS Turnitin2 eBridge site.

The DEADLINE for handing in assignments is before 4pm on or before the relevant submission date. Please refer to your module handbooks for submission deadlines.

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Coursework Extension/Mitigating Circumstances

If you require an extension for the submission of any assessment you MUST complete a Coursework Extension form and provide EVIDENCE as to why you require an extension. Extensions are approved by the Appeals and Special Circumstances Tutor.

The Mitigating Circumstances Form is used when you have exceptional circumstances that have affected your assessment. The form MUST be supported by evidence to support your application. The application must be submitted within 7 days of the exam or assessment deadline.

Late Submission

Students submitting assessments late, without GOOD REASON will incur late submission penalties and as a result their mark will be reduced. Assessments will always be marked out of the full marks available (usually 100) and the penalty will be applied to this mark. Where late submissions are received within 24 hours after the deadline, the awarded mark will be reduced by 10%. Where late submissions are received between 24 hours and 7 days after the deadline (including weekends), the awarded mark is reduced by 10% or capped at 40% for undergraduates or 50% for postgraduates whichever is the lesser.

Late submissions received 7 days after the deadline (including weekends) will normally be awarded a mark of zero.

Unfair Means

The Regulations on the Use of Unfair Means govern all forms of illegitimate conduct which may be described as cheating, and also including plagiarism. The term ‘unfair means’ is used to indicate that a very wide range of behaviour is punishable. The regulations give examples, including, but not limited to:

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• Cheating in an examination by using materials prohibited in the examination room • Falsifying the results of laboratory, fieldwork or other forms of data collection • Impersonating another during an examination • Using false statements to obtain an examination withdrawal or coursework extension • Plagiarism • Falsifying a transcript or other official document

It is crucial you consult the School’s Study Skills Handbook (that can be found on your eBridge site) for detailed guidance on how to understand the consequences of plagiarism.

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What is expected of HUBS students?In HUBS, our mission is to equip managers and business professionals to succeed in a fast-changing and interdependent world. We underpin this mission with outstanding learning and teaching that produce employable and enquiring managers and business professionals by providing them with an understanding of professional practice in a complex world. We have developed this statement in collaboration with student representatives who strongly endorse it.

As a HUBS student, you are expected to develop the following approaches to your studies:

• Be independent, this involves being able to work by yourself e.g. reading around your subject, preparing for taught sessions and assignments, asking for help when you need it.

• Be self-motivated and in charge of your learning processes. This involves working out when, where and how you learn best. It also means being persistent and tackling subjects and topics that you find challenging.

• Be organised i.e. understand the organisation of your programme of study and modules, attend scheduled learning and teaching activities, know when and how your work has to be handed in, know the dates for examinations, keep up-to-date with your university e-mails and announcements on eBridge.

• Engage with your subject in a constructive and critical manner. This involves actively participating in learning and teaching activities, reading the relevant study materials and taking time to discuss and think about your subject.

• Be willing to work with others e.g. during taught sessions and as part of wider Business School or University activities.

• Take responsibility for all of your assessed work, whether you complete it individually or as part of a group. In particular, you should ensure all assessments are free of plagiarism and are not open to possible allegations that you used unfair means.

• Be able to work with uncertainty and change. Universities are complex places and you will need to develop skills in dealing with information overload, information updates and activities that take you out of your comfort zone.

These characteristics are appreciated by employers and will enable you to become successful managers and business professionals.

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Professional Principles

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self-management

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SELF-MANAGEMENT

A key feature of university education is self-management. In HUBS we expect ALL students to:

1. Be on TIME for lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials

2. Be PREPARED e.g. by reading work set in your module handbook

3. RESPECT other students and also teaching staff e.g. by not talking or disrupting the learning of others in lectures or other taught sessions, switching off mobile phones, and listening to each other.

To ensure that there is a constructive learning environment for ALL students, lecturers and tutors may:

1. Exclude late arrivals

2. Exclude students who are not prepared for their classes i.e. who have not read or worked on preparatory learning materials

3. Ask students to leave lectures or other taught sessions if they are disrupting the learning experience of others. In extreme cases, the Business School may use the University disciplinary code to ensure that unruly students do not disrupt the learning experiences of others.

If there are good reasons for you not being able to engage with your studies then please contact your Personal Supervisor or Module Tutor(s).

KEEP IN TOUCH

University EmailCheck your University email regularly as ALL formal communication including urgent messages and important information will be sent to you via your University email address. Failure to check it regularly will mean you will miss out on important information. Please check that your account is live by week commencing 6 October 2014 (week 6 – please refer to your Programme Handbook for the academic year chart).

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Disclaimer: The advice contained in this document does

not constitute an exhaustive list of information relating

to your programme of study at Hull University Business

School. You should consult your Programme Handbook for

detailed information. If you are at all uncertain you should

consult directly with your Module Leader, Programme

Leader or the HUBS Student Support Office.

Studying at university can be an exciting but sometimes challenging experience. During your studies, you may encounter barriers to your success. Your Student Success Advisor is here to support you to achieve your goals during your time at the University. Your friendly Student Success Advisor, Holly, will be able to assist you with any issue you might have, or will refer you to the most relevant source of support.

Your Student Success Advisor can help you with:

• Adjusting to university life• Concerns about your course• Advice on policies and procedures e.g. applying for a

coursework extension• Personal issues that are affecting your studies• Financial worries• Practical problems e.g. accessing eBridge• How to be a successful student• How to get the most out of your experience

e.g. volunteering, societies and clubs etc.

Holly Ilett h.ilett@hull.ac.uk Phone: 01482 463394 Mobile: 07702997108

Introducing your Student Success AdvisorRemoving barriers to your success

T: +44 (0)1482 465989/466899 E: nextstep@hull.ac.uk W: uniofhull.info/edunextsteps

HUBSA society for business school students

• Provides a community and forum within the Business School for students, alumni, staff and businesses

• Offers emotional and academic support• Networking opportunities for students• Enhances employability skills• Organises social activities and events in

the Business School

Join HUBSoc Facebook groupwww.facebook.com/groups/HUBSoc* The artwork for this page was created by HUBS/HUBSoc students.

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