Welcome to
BSc International Business, Finance
and Economics w/
Industrial/Professional Experience
Programme Director: Dr Reza Salehnejad (reza.salehnejad@mbs.ac.uk)
Programme Administrator: Hannah Cousins (hannah.cousins@mbs.ac.uk)
You made it! Now the hard work begins……
But the hard work will be worth it in the end!
Graduation 2015
IBFE Class of 2015
IBFE Class of 2015
A short film to get you started….
(click on the above link)
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IT Information
• IT Account;
• Register via the Student System;
• Note your University of Manchester email
address and check it every day!
• Storage – p-drive 200mb of space;
• Printing - £10 free print credit;
• PC labs;
• Student Group Study Room – C11;
• Wifi – eduroam;
• IT Support – itservices@manchester.ac.uk
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Communication from
Undergraduate Services
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e-Bulletin every fortnight
emails
Texts
Online Undergraduate Student Handbook
Blackboard
Notice boards
Plasma screens (in Alliance MBS East)
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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 & SOST10062
If you have GCSE maths or equivalent
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Maths and Economics Courses
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Maths and Economics course enrolment drop in session: Tuesday 22nd
September, 1pm, B8, Alliance MBS East
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Please check the handout to see if you are required to attend the session. If your
name is not on the handout you do not need to attend the session.
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You can email hannah.cousins@mbs.ac.uk to check the level you are enrolled onto
if your name is not on the handout.
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Consideration will be given to students who want to move to another maths or
economics group in exceptional circumstances. You will need to approach the
maths/economics lecturer to discuss your previous knowledge and ask them to
email hannah.cousins@mbs.ac.uk to confirm that you would be better suited to a
higher or lower group. Only then can you be moved to another group.
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After Friday 9th October, you cannot change levels so please contact me as soon as
possible if you are unsure.
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A couple of things to note…
• If you want to change your optional course
choice (either POLI10601 or SOCY10912), you
must let me know by Friday 9th October at the
latest.
• You may receive emails asking you to put
yourself into a tutorial group for courses run
by the School of Social Sciences (eg ECON,
POLI & SOCY courses). You do not need to do
this as you have already been assigned a
group. Please ignore these requests.
The Programme
Learning Outcomes
(Knowledge & Understanding)
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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.
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
Learning Outcomes
(Practical Skills)
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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.
Learning Outcomes
(Transferable Skills and Personal
Qualities)
- Apply research skills to the analysis of new and different
companies
- 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
Your Programme
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BMAN10501: Financial Reporting
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BMAN10512 Introductory Management Accounting
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BMAN10522M Financial Decision Making
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BMAN10780 Academic and Career Development
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BMAN10770 Financial and Digital Innovations in International Business
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AND ONE COMBINATION FROM EACH GROUP
ECON10041 Microeconomic Principles
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ECON10042 Macroeconomic Principles
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ECON10061 Introductory Mathematics and
SOST10062 Introductory Statistics
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ECON10001 Further Mathematics 1 and
ECON10132 Statistics for Economists
ECON10081 The UK Economy –
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Microeconomics and ECON10082 The UK
ECON10071 Advanced Mathematics and
Economy – Macroeconomics
ECON10072 Advanced Statistics
SOCY10912 Work,
Organisations
and Society
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POLI10601 Introduction to
International Politics
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
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Each year you stud 120 credits
Courses can be either 10 or 20 credits
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
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!
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
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.
Assessment and Progression
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.
Progression
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
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
Year 2
Resits
• Resits take place in
August in Manchester
• Resits are for progression
only and are not a second
chance for you to obtain a
better mark
• If you fail your resits, you
risk exclusion from the
programme.
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% towards your overall degree
 Level 3 = 67% towards you overall degree
Prizes
There are several prizes for high achieving students at
the end of each year.
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Recognition of achievement
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Useful for your CV
Approaches to teaching and learning
 University teaching is different from school/college
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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
Attendance and Engagement
You are expected to attend all scheduled
teaching sessions (lectures, seminars,
labs, workshops etc)
You are expected to engage in all
scheduled teaching sessions (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.
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:
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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
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 emails 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
Feedback
 Academic staff aim to provide feedback which is:
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Prompt
Individual
Constructive
Related to progression
Related to the learning outcomes
of the course unit
Office hours
Office hours are times when academic staff are
available to meet students
Academic staff should display their office hours
on their door.
Student Representatives
Student representatives are the voice of the
students on Alliance MBS committees
 Staff-student liaison Committee
 IBFE Programme Committee
 Student Rep Focus Groups
Nomination forms are available from D20
Deadline 2nd October
Meet current reps at the Student Fair
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Contacts for the IBFE Programme
 Undergraduate Office (D20 Alliance MBS East)
 Email: undergraduate@mbs.ac.uk
 Assessment and Student Support Centre (D14 Alliance MBS East)
 Email: studentsupport@mbs.ac.uk
 Dr Reza Salehnejad, Programme Director (6.04 Harold Hankins building)
 Email: reza.salehnejad@mbs.ac.uk
 Hannah Cousins, Programme Administrator (D20 Alliance MBS East)
 Email: hannah.cousins@mbs.ac.uk
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Good luck for the forthcoming year!