Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)Dr Alastair TombsTuesday 19 February 2019

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UQ Business School @UQBusiness

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Dr Alastair TombsBachelor of Advanced Business (Hons) Program Leader

• The University of Queensland Business School is internationally & nationally recognised

• First Australian Business School to achieve dual accreditation• Gain and maintain professional level accreditation with key industry

bodies

About The University of Queensland Business School

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• Dr Alastair Tombs, Program Leader

• Deanne Strachan, Manager, Student Experience (Student Support)

• BEL Student Employability Team (SET)

• Program Student Committees

• Second year BAB(Hons) students

• Academic and teaching staff

Who do we have here today to assist you?

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• High quality and relevant academic content • Highly qualified academic staff who consult to industry and government

bodies and conduct ground-breaking research keeping their teaching up-to-date

• Guest speakers from industry• Support from BEL Student Employability Team (SET)• Opportunity to join the Business School Program Student Committees

What can you expect as a student at the Business School?

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Deanne StrachanManager, Student Experience (Student Support)

Your program

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Follow the recommended program plan:

https://bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans/badvbushons

Programs and courses

my.uq.edu.au/programs-courses/

• Program rules and course lists

• Course descriptions and semester offerings

• View prerequisites and restrictions

• Electronic course profiles

• Use the timetable planner to help you work out an ideal schedule

https://timetableplanner.app.uq.edu.au/• Enroll in courses and sign-on to classes

via mySI-net• Check your timetable on mySI-net the

night before classes for any changes

Plan your timetable

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NowYou should be enrolled in your courses by now (follow your program plan)

Week 2You have until the end of week 2 to add/substitute courses to your enrolment

Week 5Networking Breakfast: Thursday 28 March

End of MarchCensus Date* is the last date to drop a course on mySI-net without academic or financial penalty. It’s also the date by which all fees and charges must be paid.Semester 1 census date: 31 March

End of April30 April is the last date to withdraw without academic penalty from a course on mySI-net (you will still be liable for fees/HECS for the course)

https://my.uq.edu.au/starting-at-uq

Key dates

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Make the most of orientation!• Jumpstart Academic Preparation Program• Study skill sessions and workshops• Getting Started• Faculty Welcome• Campus Tour• Library sessions• Market Day

orientation.uq.edu.au/

Get involved

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• The University’s official means of contacting students is via your student email.

• Please make sure that you check your email regularly, or redirect to an email account that you check regularly. This can be done though myUQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/

• When sending any email correspondence to the University, please ensure that you include your full name and UQ student ID number*. *This is the 8 digit number assigned to you on your offer letter.

Keeping in contact

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bel@uq.edu.au (07) 3365 7111

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• Academic Integrity Module (compulsory for all students): https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/

• New2UQ: https://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/new2uq• Starting at the BEL Faculty: https://bel.uq.edu.au/starting-at-bel• Support for BEL Students: www.bel.uq.edu.au/student-support• International Exchange Experiences: https://bel.uq.edu.au/study-overseas• my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/

Key online resources to support you

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• UQ provide a range of mindfulness and counselling services to improve your confidence and overall wellbeing.

• Resources available: - Counselling- Art-based therapy- Mindfulness yoga- Body image program

• For more information, visit: https://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/wellbeing

UQ wellbeing

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Receive support

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Student Centre

• General enquiries

• Fees

• Traffic and parking

• Calculator approval for exams

• Certifying and witnessing of documents

my.uq.edu.au/contact/student-centre

Student Services

• New2UQ

• Learning workshops

• Disability assistance

• Accommodation

• Counselling

• Faith

uq.edu.au/student-services

SHOC (Student Help on Campus)

• Education and equity (e.g. assistance with appeals)

• Employment

• Gender and sexuality

• Legal

• Migration

• Welfare

uqu.com.au/student-support

Questions?

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Level 2, Colin Clark (Building 39)https://bel.uq.edu.au/bel-student-centre

bel@uq.edu.au(07) 3365 7111

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Ryan WebbEmployability Specialist, BEL Student Employability Team

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• We are here to help you build your professional and personal profile through our range of employability programs.

• We partner with external employers, alumni, businesses, government and community organisations to develop opportunities for student learning and engagement and to connect you with work opportunities.

What we do?

2017 Winners UQ Awards for Programs that

Enhance Learning (APEL)

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Penultimate and Final Year - SET for Success

• Career Mentoring Program (CMP)

• Management Consultancy Boot Camp

• Behind the Scenes

• Tips and Tricks

• Mid-Tier Mixer

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Program and servicesEarly Degree - SET in Motion

• World of Work

• BEL SET Conference

• Career Pathways

• “Get Job Offers” Workshops

• One on one Consultation

Mid Degree - SET the Bar High• Community Engagement Program (CEP)

• Student Work Experience Program (SWEP)

• Lunch and Learns

• Workplace Cultural Excursions

• The Edge Leadership Series

• Internships45

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Meet your Student Employability Team

Ken LaiAccounting

Information SystemHR

Tips and TricksMid-Tier Mixer

Lunch and Learn

Rhea JainDirector

Adele RankinAdmin Officer

Ryan WebbBusiness and ManagementManagement Consultancy

Management Consultancy BootcampSET Conference

Debbie HathawayTourism and Hospitality

Event ManagementMarketing

Tourism Work Integrated Learning

Jo BuchanBusiness Industry Placement

Global Virtual Internship

Linda McConnellFinance

EconomicsThe Edge Leadership Series

Behind the ScenesStudent Work Experience Program

Jo WilliamsLaw

Student Work Experience ProgramWorld of Work

Carlene KirvanCommunity Engagement Program

Catherine LamCareer Mentoring Program

Employability Specialist

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BEL SET website

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SET consultationTo make a booking follow these steps: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/

• Log on to UQ StudentHub• Click Appointments• Select a BEL Topic

1• Select a Time and Date• View appointment• Book Appointment

2• Submit a BEL SET

Consultation Request Form3

BEL students can book a consult to discuss career

planning, work experience, resume/cover letter or any other

employability related topics.

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Roxane Valier-Brasier & Jenna FarmerStudent Program Committees

Student Program Committees

Provide a student voice

Enhance student

experience

Develop leadership

skillsConnect

with peers

Network with

industry

www.business.uq.edu.au/program-committees

student.committee@business.uq.edu.au

Welcome event:Wednesday 20 March

10 – 11amBELLTop Cafe

Second year BAB(Hons) students

BAB(Hons) Networking BreakfastThursday 28 March 2019, 7 – 9amMeet industry representatives, learn valuable networking skills and have a professional headshot taken for your LinkedIn profile!

UQ Brisbane City 293 Queen Street

Brisbane QLD 4000

Registrations required: www.business.uq.edu.au/events

Handy apps! https://my.uq.edu.au/mobile-apps

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UQnav: Searchable maps of

UQ’s campuses

UQ Checkist: App for new

domestic and international UQ

students

UQ SafeZone: Connects staff and

students directly with UQ security officers

or emergency services

Blackboard Mobile Learn:

App to access online learning platform for

courses

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• Check mySI-net before each class• Check to ensure your lecture and tutorial rooms have not changed• Know where the rooms are• Most tutorials start in week two• Be prepared for some traffic problems• Don’t panic if things change• If you don’t know – ask!

Tips for surviving week one

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Meet your course coordinators

Thank youUQ Business School

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@UQ_Business

UQ Business School