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School of Business Department of Management BBS / BBA in Marketing 1 st Year Handbook 2013/2014
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School of Business
Department of Management
BBS / BBA in Marketing
1st Year Handbook
2013/2014
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................. 2
Calendar ............................................................................................................... 3
Lecture Timetables ............................................................................................... 4
Room Codes ......................................................................................................... 4
Room abbreviations used it the timetable ............................................................. 5
Course Details ...................................................................................................... 6
Semester 2 ........................................................................................................... 7
Module Descriptions (Semester 1) ........................................................................ 8
Module Descriptions (Semester 2) ...................................................................... 10
Information Technology ...................................................................................... 14
Student – staff communications .......................................................................... 14
Charter for Teaching and Learning ..................................................................... 16
Examinations and Continuous Assessments ...................................................... 17
European Computer Driving License (ECDL) ..................................................... 23
Attendance .......................................................................................................... 27
Health & Safety ................................................................................................... 29
General Information ............................................................................................ 30
Campus Map ...................................................................................................... 31
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Calendar
2011-2012 First Semester
Dates Action 16-20 Sep Orientation week 23rd Sep Start of Lectures 28 Oct – 01 Nov Study week 04 Nov Lectures resume 20 Dec Lectures conclude 23 - 30 Dec Xmas vacation 30 – 03 Jan Xmas vacation 03 – 06 Jan Study WK & Exams
10 Jan
Commencement of First Semester Examinations
Second Semester Dates Action 03 Feb Start of Lectures 17 - 21 Mar Study Week 21 - 25 Apr Easter vacation 28 Apr Lectures resume 09 May Lectures conclude 12 - 15 May Study Week
16 May
Commencement of Second Semester Examinations
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Lecture Timetables
PLEASE NOTE: Timetables are subject to some small changes.
Please consult the timetable section at https://www.nuim.ie/timetable/
This Timetable will also include Lab times. One off changes will be communicated
through Moodle.
Clickers
Please note and be aware that it is the School of Business (NUIM) policy that
ALL students studying Business modules are required to purchase clickers. Once
purchased, these should be brought to all Business module lectures; they may
be used to enhance student engagement during lectures over the course of the
programme.
Please Note: For the academic year 2013-2014, clickers are on sale to all 1st year students on Monday, 30th September from 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm – 4.30pm ONLY.
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Room Codes
Room abbreviations used it the timetable
Venue Code Venue Location Venue
Code Venue Location
APT Teaching Hall Student Apartments North Campus KC2 Kairos Communications Lab2 Kairos Communications
AX1 Classhall 1 Auxilia Building North Campus LC Long Corridor Computer Room Stoyte House, South Campus
AX2 Classhall 2 Auxilia Building North Campus LGH Logic Hall Logic House, South Campus
BL Biology Lecture Room Callan Building North Campus MAH Maths Hall Logic House, South Campus
BR Bewerunge Room Logic House South Campus MCL Maths Computer Lab Logic House, South Campus
CC1 Computer Training Room 1 Computer Centre South Campus ML Middle Loftus Loftus Building South Campus
CC2 Computer Training Room 2 Computer Centre South Campus MS1 Maths Room 1 Logic House, South Campus
CH Callan Hall Stoyte House South Campus MS2 Maths Room 2 Logic House, South Campus
CS1 Computer Science Lecture 1 Callan Building North Campus MTL Music Technology Lab Behind Logic House, Sth. Campus
CS2 Computer Science Lecture 2 Callan Building North Campus NEWTH New Theatre New Building, North Campus
CSR Computer Science Room Callan Building North Campus NSEM New Seminar Room New Building, North Campus
EDX Education Extension Education House North Campus NMR New Music Room Logic House, South Campus
ELT Education Lecture Theatre Education House North Campus OCR O'Callaghan Room Logic House, South Campus
ESR Education Seminar Room Education House North Campus PCT Physics Chemistry Theatre Physics Chemistry Bldg, North Campus
FD First Divinity Loftus Building South Campus PH Physics Hall Stoyte House, South Campus
GR Geography Room Rocque Laboratory Rhetoric House South Campus RVH Riverstown Hall Riverstown Lodge South Campus
HA Hall A Arts Building North Campus RYE Rye Hall Rye Hall, North Campus
HB Hall B Arts Building North Campus SLT Science Lecture Theatre Callan Building, North Campus
HC Hall C Arts Building North Campus T1 Tutorial Room 1 Hume Building North Campus
HD Hall D Arts Building North Campus T10 Tutorial Room 10 Hume Building North Campus
HE Hall E Arts Building North Campus T2 Tutorial Room 2 Hume Building North Campus
HF Hall F Arts Building North Campus T3 Tutorial Room 3 Hume Building North Campus
HH Hall H Arts Building North Campus T4 Tutorial Room 4 Hume Building North Campus
HET Het Hut Behind Logic House South Campus T5 Tutorial Room 5 Hume Building North Campus
JH1 Lecture Theatre 1 Hume Building North Campus T6 Tutorial Room 6 Hume Building North Campus
JH2 Lecture Theatre 2 Hume Building North Campus T7 Tutorial Room 7 Hume Building North Campus
JH3 Lecture Theatre 3 Hume Building North Campus T8 Tutorial Room 8 Hume Building North Campus
JH4 Lecture Theatre 4 Hume Building North Campus T9 Tutorial Room 9 Hume Building North Campus
JH5 Lecture Hall 5 Hume Building North Campus TH1 Theatre 1 Arts Building North Campus
JH6 Lecture Hall 6 Hume Building North Campus TH2 Theatre 2 Arts Building North Campus
JH7 Lecture Theatre 7 Hume Building North Campus TL Top Loftus Loftus Building South Campus
KC1 Kairos Communications Lab1 Kairos Communications 61 Room 61 Opposite Swimming pool, South Campus
62 Room 62 Opposite Swimming pool, South Campus
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Course Details
Semesters
The undergraduate academic year consists of two ‘semesters’, Autumn and
Spring (see Important Dates for details). Normally a module taken in a semester
is examined at the end of that semester. Repeat examinations (where allowed)
for both semesters are in August.
Modules on offer
Modules are essentially courses with an associated credit weighting, known as
the European Credit Transfer System, or, ECTS for short. To graduate a
student must acquire 180 credits in total (240 for BBA), on the basis of 60 credits
per annum (normally 30 credits per semester). Modules come with a Module
Code and the full description of the module is available at www.nuim.ie/courses
Semester 1
Module Code
Business & Management ECTS Contact
MN 103
Introduction to Marketing & Sales
5
Dr. Christina Donnelly
MN108
Introduction to Management & Teams
5
Dr. John Cullen
MN 107
Innovation – Ideas that changed the world
5
Dr. Peter Robbins
MN 110
Career Development 1
2.5
Mr. Karl Anderson
MN111
Executive Edge
2.5
EC 101A Principles of Microeconomics I
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Department of Economics, Finance
and Accounting
EC 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
5
Department of Economics, Finance
and Accounting
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Semester 2
Module Code
Business & Management ECTS Contact
MN133 Consumer Behaviour
5
Dr. Christina Donnelly
MN102 Organisational Behaviour
5
MN 150 Critical thinking for Professionals (optional)
5
MN160 Contemporary issues in management (optional)
5
Dr. Marian Crowley
MN170 Business Academic Writing
2.5
MN 172 The Business Landscape
5
Dr. Ultan Sherman
AC103 Financial Accounting 2 / principles of Finance
2.5 Department of Economics, Finance and
Accounting
ECDL ECDL
n/a
Computer Department
EC 101B Principles of Microeconomics II (Optional)
5
Department of Economics, Finance and
Accounting
EC 105A Introduction to Quantitative Methods (Optional)
5
Department of Economics, Finance and
Accounting
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Module Descriptions (Semester 1)
MN109 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 24 lecture hours, 56 private study hours 5 ECTS credits The purpose of this module is to develop an appreciation of the broad range of topics that influence the practice of management and to develop an understanding of the role of teamwork in developing a robust academic practice throughout the student's undergraduate career. Syllabus elements include: theories of groups and effective teamwork; the development of management as a field of study and practice; the evolution of management thought; management functions, processes and practices; ethics and the future of management. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business
MN110 CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1 12 lecture hours, 28 private study hours 2.5 ECTS credits This module will help you develop an understanding of your own personal style and the types of careers and jobs you are most likely to enjoy and excel at. It will also cover practical issues of job research and the preparation of effective CV’s Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business
MN103 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING AND SALES 24 lecture hours, 56 private study hours 5 ECTS credits This module helps students to identify the role of the marketing and sales functions in a modern organisation context. Definitions and introduction to marketing and sales; Customers and customer behaviour, market research, markets, segmentation, targeting, positioning and the marketing mix; Pricing, product decision-making; Marketing communication and marketing channels. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business
MN107 INNOVATION – IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD 24 lecture hours; 56 private study hours 5 ECTS credits To examine and appreciate innovations that have had a significant impact on the economy and society. Innovation is a topical subject, but it is not a recent development. In this module students will explore significant innovations from past and present that have and continue to shape the world we live in. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business
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MN111 EXECUTIVE EDGE 12 lecture hours, 28 private study hours 2.5 ECTS credits Business graduates face increasing pressure to compete effectively in recruitment markets. This module aims to develop a high level of self-awareness, personal responsibility and professionalism amongst participants, to enable them to optimize their impact in the employment market. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business EC101A PRINCIPLES OF MICRO ECONOMICS I 36 lecture hours, 5 tutorial hours, 2 laboratory hours, 20 assignment hours, 57 private study hours 5 ECTS credits Microeconomics addresses economic issues at the individual level. It studies the way households and firms make economic decisions. The topics covered include demand and supply analysis, government intervention in the market, firm behaviour, public sector economics and the economics of the labour market. Responsible Department: Economics, Finance and Accounting EC102 PRINCIPLES OF MACRO ECONOMICS 36 lecture hours, 5 tutorial hours, 2 laboratory hours, 20 assignment hours, 57 private study hours 5 ECTS credits Macroeconomics deals with issues that arise in the economy as a whole. Topics include: measuring national income and the price level; aggregate demand and aggregate supply; economic growth; money and banking; unemployment and aggregate supply; expectations and inflation; macroeconomic policy; the government deficit. Responsible Department: Economics, Finance and Accounting
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Module Descriptions (Semester 2)
MN133 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR 24 lecture hours, 56 private study hours 2.5 ECTS credits To understand consumer research and its application in marketing. This module will explore the consumption patterns of consumers in relation to loyalty and brand knowledge in both stationary and dynamic markets. Emphasis will also be placed in explaining decision making, exploring the role of information processing which leads to various types of decision making. This all will be discussed and debated within a business and retail context. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business and Law
MN150 CRITICAL THINKING FOR PROFESSIONALS 24 lecture hours, 56 private study hours 5 ECTS credits The ability to think lucidly and critically is one of the most important facets which distinguish professional practice from other forms of work. This module aims to introduce the practice of critical thinking to students in order to ensure that the broad knowledge which is usually received as part of an undergraduate degree is complemented with an ability to think deeply, reflexively and critically about the knowledge they encounter. Particular emphasis will be placed on the practicalities of critical thinking, as business graduates typically will work in competitive, fast-paced environments which call for an advanced, well developed level of critical ability. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business
MN102 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 24 lecture hours, 56 private study hours 5 ECTS credits
The purpose of this module is to familiarise students with the fundamentals understanding and managing human behaviour in a number of organisational contexts. Syllabus elements include: the study of organisation and workplace behaviour; personality; identity; learning; motivation; recruitment and selection; training and development; performance management, etc.
Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business
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MN160 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT 24 lecture hours, 56 private study hours 5 ECTS credits The module will introduce students to contemporary issues in management practice and in management research. Students will review current discussions in the media and press concerning the practice of Irish and international businesses and explore the implications of these for managers. Students will also explore how management research is evolving and the key trends that are emerging in the major management disciplines. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business MN170 BUSINESS ACADEMIC WRITING 12 lecture hours, 28 private study hours 2.5 ECTS credits To develop the critical writing skills necessary to explore and develop written arguments in an academic and business context. The concept of critical writing. Evaluating, developing and making arguments. The need for precision in the use of language. Structuring and writing academic papers. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business MN172 THE BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 24 lecture hours, 56 private study hours 5 ECTS credits To familiarise students with the broad business environment as it operates in Ireland, across different sectors of the economy. The examination of the structure of the Irish economy taking account of indigenous and non-indigenous business organisations. Historical and current Industrial policy including approaches to innovation. Structure and performance of Irish business vis-à-vis other economies. An analysis of the various sectors which constitute Irish business e.g. construction, pharmaceutical, consultancy etc. Future challenges for Irish business. Responsible Department: Department of Management, School of Business and Law AC103 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II / PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE 24 lecture hours; 4 Tutorial; 4 Laboratory; 48 private study hours 2.5 ECTS credits This module will introduce students to the legal and accounting differences between a sole trader business and a business run through a company. It will deal with the issue, redemption and forfeiture of shares and will advance to the preparation of financial statements for limited companies in a form suitable for publication. It will also deal with company law requirements in the area of
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published accounts. Principles of Finance introduces students to investment appraisal, corporate structure and hedging. Responsible Department: Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance
ECDL EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE Please see details in this document Required component for this degree The ECDL provides students with a comprehensive set of computing skills essential for the modern work environment. Responsible Department: Computer Centre NUIM.ECDL Portal Self registration Information session timetable available via computer centre website
EC101B PRINCIPLES OF MICRO ECONOMICS II 36 lecture hours, 5 tutorial hours, 2 laboratory hours, 20 assignment hours, 57 private study hours 5 ECTS credits Microeconomics addresses economic issues at the individual level. It studies the way households and firms make economic decisions. The topics covered include demand and supply analysis, government intervention in the market, firm behaviour, public sector economics and the economics of the labour market. Responsible Department: Economics, Finance and Accounting
EC105A INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 24 lecture hours; 4 Tutorial hours; 6 Laboratory hours; 10 Assignment hours; 36 private study hours 5 ECTS credits To introduce students to the basic mathematical principles and techniques of data analysis used by economists. The objective of this course is that students develop mastery of basic quantitative & data analysis techniques and learn to apply these techniques to problems Responsible Department: Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting
Full details of module descriptors is available at www.nuim.ie/courses
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Course Team The School of Business and Law is located on the ground floor in Rowan House
(North Campus). The course team is composed of members of the academic
staff of the School, contributing departments, and a number of visiting lecturers.
The course team names and office numbers are given below. Visiting lecturers
will occasionally be available by appointment. Contact details for all the lecturers
is available from the departmental websites at
http://business.nuim.ie/current_students.shtml
Business.nuim.ie
Economics.nuim.ie
The School of Business and Law contacts are:
Acting Head of Department of Management
Professor Rowena Pecchenino
School Administrator Grainne Mooney Room: 1.15 Extn: 6520
Marketing Programme Co-ordinator
Dr. Christina Donnelly Room: 1.18 Extn: 4782
Semester 1 – Lecturer Contact Details
MN103 Dr. Christina Donnelly [email protected]
MN104 Dr. John Cullen [email protected]
MN107 Dr. Peter Robbins [email protected]
MN110 Mr Karl Anderson [email protected]
MN111 Mr Thomas Cairns [email protected]
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Semester 2 – Lecturer Contact Details
MN109 Dr Ultan Sherman [email protected]
MN133 Dr Christina Donnelly [email protected]
MN150 Mr Karl Anderson [email protected]
MN160 Dr. Marian Crowley [email protected]
MN170 Dr. John Cullen [email protected]
MN172 Dr. Ultan Sherman [email protected]
MN180 Dr. Sibo Banda [email protected]
Information Technology
Increasingly the world of work and academia relies on information technology.
We are no different and use Moodle as the almost exclusive means of
communication. All written assignments must be typed and uploaded to
Turnitin.com. To ensure that you are comfortable with the technology we require
you to complete ECDL training (details later in this handbook). There is plenty of
computer access on campus. However, many students now opt to get their own
laptop computer. This is a good investment now that most of the campus is
covered by wi-fi access.
Student – staff communications
Notice boards: There is a School notice board in Rowan House. While Moodle
is changing the way we communicate with students these days, not everything is
suitable for electronic display, so keep an eye on the notice board as well.
Access to staff: Students are encouraged to consult with lecturers on academic
or other matters concerning their work in university and their general progress as
students. All fulltime lecturers will be happy to arrange to meet by appointment.
Some lecturers operate specific office hours for students to stop in. Check the
lecturers’ details on the department website to find out. If all of the times posted
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by a lecturer you wish to see clash with your classes, you can ask for an
appointment to see the lecturer at a mutually convenient time. Visiting lecturers
will do their best to meet with you, but their times are usually more limited and
may need to be just before or after classes.
Lecturers cannot enter into individual discussions on class topics with students
via email. In the first instance you should try to ask the questions in class. If there
are a number of students with a similar question that seems to remain
unanswered you should ask the student representative to contact the lecturer on
behalf of the group and it may be possible to arrange a tutorial to pick up on the
issue. You can ask lecturers questions via Moodle. The lecturer will decide
whether to answer the question on Moodle or bring it to a class or tutorial to be
dealt with. In many cases you will find that a class member already has the
answer and students are encouraged to help each other through the use of
Moodle.
Module Evaluations: Towards the end of each module students will be invited
by the lecturer to complete a questionnaire evaluating various aspects of the
module. Please complete this form as fully as you can. Lecturers are pleased to
have the benefit of your comments in helping them to assess their work and to
integrate improvements.
Website: The Department of Managements website is located at
business.nuim.ie
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Charter for Teaching and Learning
Purpose 1. This Charter for Teaching and Learning has been framed to support, cultivate
and enhance the teaching and learning environment within NUI Maynooth for
the benefit of staff and students alike consistent with the resources available
to the University.
2. The Charter seeks to promote the development of learning and teaching
objectives by building on the University’s existing strengths and successes in
widening participation, student retention and progression and advanced
academic achievement.
The Teaching and Learning Contract 3. Central to the creation of an effective learning environment lies the mutual
recognition by both teaching staff and students of their complementary
contributions to the learning process and of the resulting rights,
responsibilities and obligations that attach to these contributions. These
rights, responsibilities and obligations are set out in the form of an
undertaking to which teaching staff and students commit themselves and
which they renew on a regular basis.
Process and Procedure 4. If a member of the University feels that this Charter has been breached,
complaints may be addressed to the relevant office:
Undergraduate students and members of staff with concerns should contact: Dr. Graham Heaslip [email protected]
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Examinations and Continuous Assessments
Examination and assessment processes vary across the different modules and
departments. They range from 100% continuous assessment to 100%
examination. Basic information on the assessment method is available from the
module descriptor (www.nuim.ie/courses). You lecturer will provide you with
specific details of the assessment. All assessments are set and graded by your
lecturers, so listen carefully to the advice they are giving you. To ensure
consistency across modules, degrees and universities assessments and results
are reviewed by the universities academic council and an external examiner from
another university. This ensures that all students get fair treatment in their
assessment.
The School is absolutely confident that all students it accepts on the degree
programme are capable of passing the degree. However having the ability to
pass and passing are not the same thing. The difference is the attitude you take
to your studies, the effort you put in and the organisational skill you demonstrate.
Marks & Standards
The Marks & Standard Document can be found on the following University Link
http://examinations.nuim.ie/marks_standards.shtml this contains important
information that you should familiarise yourself with.
Continuous Assessments
Continuous assessments form an important part of assessment for many of the
school’s modules. There are strict rules regarding the completing of assessments
on time and passing continuous assessments. Failure to meet the criteria will
mean that you cannot progress to second year and will be required to take the
module internally the following year. You should consult with the Continuous
Assessment guide for students which is available from the Schools website.
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Continuous Assessments Guidelines for Students
Continuous assessments form an extremely valuable part of the learning and
assessment process for a number of modules offered by the department (MN
and EQ codes). Continuous assessment may be conducted by means of a single
piece of work or it may require several continuous assessment components to be
presented.
For all modules offered by the School all continuous assessment components
are compulsory unless explicitly stated otherwise. This means: 1. Students must achieve an average mark of 25% or higher for the overall
continuous assessment in a module. A mark of less than 25% for the continuous
assessment will result in the overall module mark (including examinations) being
capped at 23%. This will result in a technical fail for the module and no
compensation is allowed.
2. If a student fails to present all required parts of the continuous assessment
their average mark for the overall continuous assessment in that module will be
recorded as zero and their overall module mark will be capped at 23%,
regardless of their examination result. This will result in a technical fail for the
module and no compensation is allowed.
3. If a student fails to achieve an average mark of 25% or higher for their
continuous assessment (including failing to submit a component) they may
request that, at the discretion of the lecturer, they be allowed to re present their
work or have a new piece of work assigned. In such cases, if the lecturer agrees,
a new assessment will be set with a new deadline. This new deadline will not in
any circumstances be later than the first day of examinations for that semester.
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4. If a continuous assessment component is submitted late there will be a 10%
reduction in the marks for each 24 hours or part there of that the assignment
exceeds the deadline. For example if an assignment is received 5 days late and
receives a mark of 80% that mark will be reduced to 40% (50% of 80%).
Students who identify in advance that due to exceptional circumstances they will
not be able to present a continuous assessment component on time may apply
directly to the lecturer in writing for an extension explaining the circumstances.
Extensions will only be offered in exceptional circumstances as it is an
expectation that business and law students will be able to organise and manage
their schedules efficiently, including occasions where several assignments are
due together.
Extensions will not be granted by the lecturer once the deadline has passed and
the late penalty will be automatically applied. If there are extenuating reasons
why the late penalty should be removed a student may write Chairman of the
Examinations Board explaining the reasons. In these cases the reduced mark will
stand until the programme examination board consider the request at its next
sitting (summer and autumn).
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT COMPLETING ALL CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
COMPONENTS SATISFACTORILY
If you do not achieve a mark of 25% or above in the overall continuous
assessment grade, your mark for the entire module will be recorded at 23%
which is a technical fail. If you receive a technical fail in a module from this
School due to the continuous assessment you
a) will fail the module and it may not be possible to progress to the next year
of your degree
b) may not have an opportunity to repeat over the summer as repeat
continuous assessments are not automatically available. Where a repeat
continuous assessment is available (and assuming you have passed the
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examination where appropriate) the maximum grade for the module will be
capped at 40%.
c) may be required to repeat the module “internally” in the following
academic year. This entails registering for and attending classes again,
completing the continuous assessment and the examination again, and
paying fees.
If for any reason you will not, or have not handed in any element of continuous
assessment work, it is YOUR responsibility to contact the lecturer and discuss
the situation as soon as the deadline has passed (or earlier).
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Summary of Progression Requirements
The following table indicates the requirements for progression where a grade of
less than 40% is achieved in a module. Students may be required to take a
repeat CA and or Examination over the summer (Autumn repeat CA’s are not
always available).
CA mark Exam mark Mod. mark Requirement for progression Technical Fail i ii <25 <40 ≤23 CA and Exam Autumn repeat (Module capped at 40%) <25 ≥ 40 ≤23 CA Autumn repeat (Module capped at 40%) Fail or eligible for pass by compensationiii 25-39 >40 <40 CA Autumn repeat (Module NOT capped) 25-39 <40 <40 CA + Exam Autumn repeat (Module NOT capped) ≥40 <40 <40 Exam Autumn repeat (Module NOT capped) Pass ≥25 any ≥40
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Letter Grading System
The school operates a Letter Grading System for many examinations and
Continuous Assessments. The system is outlined below and students should
study it carefully. You should particularly note that to score higher grades you
must be able to clearly communicate your understanding of the topic. This is
quite different from simply being able to replicate your notes or core texts.
Letter Grade
Descriptive Heading Range% Midpoint %
Honours Class
A++ Could not be any better!! 70-100 100 I A+ Better than an A but not an A++ 90 I A A clear 1st class answer. The paper has
style and possibly displays originality. The reader can feel a keen mind at work.
80 I
A- Better than a B+ but not a clear A. 70 I B+ Better than a B but not an "A" answer. 60-69 68 II-I B A fundamentally correct answer.
Demonstrating an overall high level of competence and a high level of understanding. The reader is in no doubt about the writer's meaning.
65 II-I
B- Better than a C+ but not a clear B. 60 II-I C+ Better than a C but not a "B" answer. 50-59 58 II-2 C Basically a correct answer with possibly
a number of minor errors or omissions. An adequate level of competence and understanding of the material is evident. The writer's intent may not, however, be always clear.
55 II-2
C- Better than a D+ but not a clear C. 50 II-2 D+ Better than a D but not a "C" answer. 45-49 48 III D An about adequate answer with a
number of serious errors or omissions. There is only limited evidence that the writer understands the material being presented.
40-44 42 P
D- Better than an E+ but not a clear D. 40 P E+ Better than an E but not a "D" answer. 0-39 38 F E The answer fails to address the
question properly but some knowledge of the material is displayed.
35 F
E- Better than an F+ but not a clear E. 30 F F+ Better than an F but not an "E" answer. 20 F F Mostly irrelevant or incorrect material. 10 F F- Could not be any worse!! 0 F
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European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
The ECDL provides students with a comprehensive set of computing skills
essential for the modern work environment. ECDL is a recommended requisite for this module.
Students must present their ECDL License to the School of Business before 1st
year summer examinations commence. Failure to do so will preclude students from selecting certain modules within year 2 and year 3 of the degree.
ECDL is completed through a self study programme, details are available here
http://computercentre.nuim.ie/ecdl/index.shtml
Students register for an ECDL Skills Card with the Computer Centre. There is a
charge for the card and each of the seven examinations that must be taken and
passed. Students are personally responsible to pay the computer centre directly
for cost of the skills cards and for each of the examinations. The examination
schedule for ECDL is published by the computer centre and it is the student’s
personal responsibility to ensure that they plan their programme of study to meet
the examination schedule and register for examinations in plenty of time.
If a student already holds an ECDL skills card they can present this to the
Computer Centre and will not have to resit any examinations already passed. If a
student has already successfully completed the ECDL and has a valid ECDL
License they need not register with the computer centre.
We strongly recommend that students plan to complete the ECDL as early as possible.
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Plagiarism Guidance for Students
It is recognised that nearly all assignments and essays draw on the work of
others: published research and critical commentary, lecturers’ notes and
handouts, etc. The effective use and evaluation of existing material are among
the skills that students are expected to develop.
Material is cited in order to contribute to a larger line of argument, or to be
subjected to scrutiny, or to be combined with other material in order to arrive at
new perspectives; value should be added by some original thinking in the way in
which it is used. In all cases, the source of the material (an idea or opinion, a
quote, data, etc) must be acknowledged in a standard form of referencing.
Plagiarism is the passing off of another person’s work as your own. It includes
copying without acknowledgement from a published source (print or electronic),
or from unpublished sources (e.g. another student’s essay or notes). Plagiarism
occurs when material is copied word for word, but not only in that circumstance.
Plagiarism also occurs when the substance or argument of a text is copied even
with some verbal alterations, such as in paraphrase or translation, without
acknowledgement.
Plagiarism includes using material from books or periodicals, from the internet,
from grind tutors, or from other students, without full acknowledgement of the
sources. Copying and collusion are related to plagiarism. Copying occurs when a
student copies work from a peer, with or without the consent of the original
author. Collusion is when students collaborate to present work as if it were
individual and original. Both copying and collusion are forms of plagiarism.
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In instances where two or more purportedly original assignments show clearly
derivative similarities that are unacknowledged, they shall both or all be treated
as plagiarism unless the contrary can be demonstrated.
Plagiarism in any form of assignment contributing to marks or a grade for a
course is a serious offence. It is a form of cheating on several counts: the
perpetrator is attempting to obtain credit for work not done, and is also attempting
to benefit from work done by somebody else. Plagiarism undercuts the whole
thrust of scholarly enquiry that is the essence of education.
Plagiarism will be severely penalised wherever it is detected. Students submitting
assignments, essays, dissertations or any form of work for assessment may be
required to sign a declaration that the material in question is wholly their own
work except where indicated by referencing or acknowledgement.
Students are reminded that any student submitting written work for continuous
assessment can be asked by the marker or the department to take a
supplementary test. This may take the form of an oral examination on the
assignment in question and related issues, or the writing of a paper in controlled
conditions. Students should provide adequate and accurate referencing for their
assignments. Gordon Harvey, Writing with Sources: A Guide for Students,
(Hackett Publishing Company, 1998) is one of a number of booklets outlining
good practice in reference and citation.
Information on citing correctly is available here
http://library.nuim.ie/about/documents/plagiarism.pdf and here
http://www.robertgalavan.com/html/help_with_writing.html
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Disciplinary Consequences
Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty and will be treated with the utmost
seriousness wherever discovered. Examiners, tutors and markers are required to
report instances of suspected plagiarism to the relevant Head of Department
concerned.
Any student submitting written work for continuous assessment can be asked by
the marker or the department to take a further test. This may take the form of an
oral examination on the assignment in question and related issues, or the writing
of a test paper in controlled conditions. Requiring a student to take such a test
does not necessarily imply that plagiarism is suspected.
In instances where an element forming part of an assignment (from a phrase or
sentence up to a paragraph or two) is found to be plagiarised, marks will be
deducted for that assignment, there will be no possibility of submitting a “make-
up” assignment, and previous and subsequent work submitted in connection with
the course may be subject to particular scrutiny. While the amount of marks
deducted will be proportionate to the extent of the plagiarised material, the
deduction may be severe.
In instances where a significant part or all of an assignment is found to be
plagiarised, zero marks may be awarded for that assignment, there may be no
possibility of submitting a “makeup” assignment, and previous and subsequent
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work submitted in connection with the course may be subject to particular
scrutiny. In serious cases the plagiarism will be reported to the Supervisor of
Examinations and the Committee of Discipline.
All written continuous assessments for the department will be typewritten and
submitted through www.turnitin.com a plagiarism checker. This software
compares your work to thousands of academic databases, a myriad of internet
sources and websites as well as continuous assessments from other business
students in your course, university and other universities around the world.
Attendance
Under university regulations, students are expected to attend all their courses
satisfactorily. A student, whose attendance is unsatisfactory, may be debarred
from presenting for the relevant examination.
For tutorials and electives modules in the department attendance is always
recorded. Students are expected to treat meetings of these classes as they
would any other business appointment. Failure to attend, without a very good
reason, is taken as a breaking of trust with the class as a whole - fellow students
and lecturer/tutor. When a student has to miss a class, he/she is expected to
explain this in advance to the lecturer/tutor or, if that is impossible, to explain as
soon as possible afterwards. In either case a written explanation should be
submitted to the School. Students arriving late for a class may be marked absent.
When sending the marks for essays and projects to the School, lecturers/tutors
also send the attendance record of each student. In respect of attendance at
modules that are assessed by continuous assessment, the School will award no marks for students who miss more than one third of the classes for the module, except where there is sufficient explanation, in writing, for such
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absence. Students who miss between one-sixth and one-third of classes without a sufficient explanation, in writing, will have their marks for the module reduced by half. It is the responsibility of each student to see to it that
his/her attendance is recorded at a special topic or tutorial. Formal decisions
about the admissibility of explanations for absence will be taken by the
examiners in June and September.
N.B.: Work, in the sense of paid employment, is never acceptable as an excuse
for missing class.
The student is responsible for securing all information - both in terms of course
work and administration details - conveyed by lecturers and tutors at his/her
scheduled lectures and tutorials.
All medical certificates submitted by students are kept on a confidential file and
are referred to at examination time.
Etiquette
You are in a learning environment and your behaviour in class should seek not
only to avoid distracting others, but also to enhance and encourage their learning
Lecture Rules 1. No FOOD or DRINKS are allowed in the lecture theatre.
2. No eating or drinking allowed in lecture theatre.
3. No MUSIC allowed in lecture theatre.
4. No MOBILE PHONES allowed to be used in lecture theatres.
5. Use waste bins provided.
6. No LOUD or UNRULY behaviour in lecture theatre.
7. No GAME playing in lecture theatre.
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8. No altering or installing software on PCs.
9. You may only be logged into one machine at a given time.
10. Respect your demonstrators, colleagues and equipment
11. Typically, you will not be allowed to enter a lecture if more than 15 minutes
late.
As a first offence failure to follow these rules will result in confiscation of student card and suspension of your account privileges. Student cards may
be retrieved from your Year Tutor at which time account privileges will be
restored.
Failure to follow these rules a second time will result in confiscation of student
card and will incur a fine* upon retrieving the card from your Year Tutor.
* The initial fine will be €10. This fine will double for every subsequent breech of
the rules. All fines will be donated to GOAL.
Health & Safety
The commitment and co-operation of all staff and students of the University is
essential if safety, health and welfare are to be ensured.
When entering a lecture theatre or classroom, students should note the nearest
exit in case of emergency.
In the interest of safety students are asked not obstruct passageways with
bags/books etc. in classrooms and lecture theatres.
Please consult the Health and Safety web page for further information regarding
fire assembly points, first aid etc: www.nuim.ie/service/safety
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General Information
Printing in the Public Access Computer Rooms
The Computer Centre provides a quality prepaid printing service in the
University’s Public Access Computer Rooms (PACRs).
On the North Campus there are three PACRs, Rye Hall, Arts PACR and Callan
Foyer. A net point providing internet and email access is available in the Arts
Building behind the lecture theatres.
On the South Campus there are three PACRs, Long Corridor PACR opposite
Callan Hall, and Teaching Rooms 1 & 2, located behind the Computer Centre
building.
For further details on this service contact the Computer Centre on extn 3388
(Helpdesk) or email [email protected] or Web http://computercentre.nuim.ie
Student Services
Students entering university may be coming straight from school or, in the case
of mature students, after a considerable break from formal education. In both
cases the transition can be a challenge. Student Services are provided to support
students during this transition and ensure that these difficulties do not affect the
students’ success in university. Student services can be contacted at:
http://studentservices.nuim.ie
Medical Centre There is the service of a Medical Centre on campus – contact 01
7083878 for further information.
Counselling Service The Student counselling service at NUI Maynooth offers a
confidential service to students of the University. Contact 01 – 7083554 for
further information.
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Campus Map
North Campus
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South Campus
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i Students in this category may opt to retake the module “internally” in the following academic year, in which case the module marks will not be capped at 40%. ii If a lecturer is of the opinion that a student has disregarded or made an insufficient attempt at the CA to satisfy the learning outcomes of the module, they may ask the examination board to determine that the student be required to take the entire module internally in the following academic year. iii A module mark of 25-39 is eligible for pass by compensation. If the examination board award a pass by compensation the progression requirements will not apply.
