THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL GUIDE FOR NEW STUDENTS 2015

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3 CONTENTS 02 BUSINESS SCHOOL ORIENTATION PROGRAMS 02 IMPORTANT DATES FOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS 03 Peer mentoring 03 Peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) 03 Maths in business 04 BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT 04 Student Information Office 04 Careers and employability office 06 UNIVERSITY-WIDE STUDENT SUPPORT 06 Learning Centre 06 Library support 07 Discrimination and harassment 08 ENROLMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 08 Changing your enrolment 08 Timetables 08 Applying for credit transfer 08 Applying for waiving of a prerequisite or corequisite 08 Applying to upgrade a postgraduate course 08 Requesting special consideration 09 FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS 09 Business School fees 09 Fee assistance 09 Scholarships 10 IT AND ELEARNING SUPPORT 10 Blackboard 10 Sydney Mail account 10 Frequently asked questions 12 IT troubleshooting 12 Tips for using your University account 13 Online information for Business School students 13 Social media at Sydney 14 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 14 Business School clubs and societies 15 Other affiliated clubs and societies 16 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 16 General enquiries 16 elearning and IT help 16 Learning 17 Library and bookshop 17 Health services 17 Personal services 18 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM 19 SETTLING IN 19 Surviving and thriving in your first days 19 Surviving and thriving throughout the semester 20 Planning your workload: how much study is enough? 21 Surviving and thriving in the longer term 21 Resources 22 MEETING EXPECTATIONS 22 University and Business School policies 22 Student Code of Conduct 22 Academic honesty 22 Assurance of learning 22 Referencing 24 OPTIMISING LEARNING 24 Managing your time effectively 24 Getting the most out of lectures 24 Getting the most out of tutorials 24 Getting the most out of group work 25 PREPARING FOR ASSESSMENTS 25 Academic writing 26 PREPARING FOR EXAMS 27 GLOSSARY 28 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND USEFUL REFERENCES 29 MORE INFORMATION AND FEEDBACK Accredited by Australian member of We re the only Australian business school to achieve all three of these internationally acclaimed memberships and accreditations.

4 2 BUSINESS SCHOOL ORIENTATION PROGRAMS Whether you are starting an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at the University of Sydney Business School, we encourage you to attend an orientation program. Our orientation programs welcome you to the Business School and introduce you to the skills necessary for university study. You will have the opportunity to make new friends and discover the range of resources on hand to help you settle in and succeed. During your Business School Orientation Week there are several transition sessions scheduled to assist you to make the transition to studying at University level. Transition sessions are an opportunity to learn skills you will use throughout your studies and to ask any questions you may have before your semester begins. We cover areas such as careers, learning in lectures and tutorials, elearning, referencing, quoting and paraphrasing, and effective reading strategies. We ask you to register for transition sessions. For more information and times, please visit sydney.edu.au/business/orientation IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2015 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 2 MARCH LECTURES BEGIN 13 MARCH LAST DAY TO ADD A UNIT OF STUDY 31 MARCH LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A UNIT OF STUDY 17 APRIL LAST DAY TO DISCONTINUE FROM A UNIT OF STUDY WITHOUT FAIL 5 JUNE LAST DAY TO DISCONTINUE FROM A UNIT OF STUDY (FAIL) 27 JULY LECTURES BEGIN 7 AUGUST LAST DAY TO ADD A UNIT OF STUDY 30 AUGUST LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A UNIT OF STUDY 11 SEPTEMBER LAST DAY TO DISCONTINUE FROM A UNIT OF STUDY WITHOUT FAIL 30 OCTOBER LAST DAY TO DISCONTINUE FROM A UNIT OF STUDY (FAIL) NOTE This Student Guide should be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney Business School Administration Manual for Students, a comprehensive guide to relevant administrative policies and procedures for all students of the University of Sydney Business School, at: sydney.edu.au/business/currentstudents/student_information/student_administration_manual

5 3 SUPPORT PROGRAMS The Business School offers several free programs to help you settle in and succeed. PEER MENTORING Our peer mentoring program is a great way to meet and form friendships with other students in the Business School. The program gives you access to vital information and helps you establish networks through various social events. Peer mentors are experienced students who will help you make the transition to university life. They provide a range of activities for small groups of new students, helping you to build academic and social networks and settle more quickly into life at the Business School. Please register for this program at your orientation session. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/business/study/ services/mentoring WHAT S THE BEST THING ABOUT PEER MENTORING? It really does help to receive guidance from an experienced Business School student. The insights were really useful for new students with no experience. New students, Semester 1, 2014 PEER-ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS Are you aiming high and looking for support to achieve great grades? Would you like to meet other students you can study with? Do you want opportunities to discuss, practise and master what you re learning in lectures and tutorials? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the peer-assisted study sessions (PASS) program is for you. PASS gives you access to extra practice questions, summaries and online discussions with other students in a friendly and relaxed environment. Sessions are led by students who have completed the unit of study and gained outstanding results. They will focus on the most challenging concepts. The program is only available in some units of study. There are limited places available, so do register early. For more information, visit sydney.edu.au/business/learning/ students/pass WHAT S THE BEST THING ABOUT PEER-ASSISTED TUTORING? In anonymous participant surveys completed in Semester Two, 2013: 99% said they enjoyed PASS 98% said the PASS program helped them to learn 97% said PASS helped their understanding of their unit of study. Comments from participants The friendly atmosphere was great. Everyone wanted to learn and we all encouraged each other. The routine of going over material and working through problems helped a lot. The facilitators guided us through extra material and gave us tips for note taking. Their experiences helped us with ours. PASS provided motivation, and brought concepts to my attention that I hadn t always fully understood. MATHS IN BUSINESS The University of Sydney Business School appreciates the importance of mathematics for any aspiring and successful business student. We provide free maths workshops for students who would like to develop their maths knowledge to the level expected at the Business School. Workshops are run by an experienced mathematics tutor who understands the first year experience. You will have access to the Maths in Business Blackboard website. This contains all the workshop materials and answers as well as a maths quiz to test your basic knowledge and identify strengths and weaknesses. You can complete the quiz in the first week of semester to help you choose which workshops you should attend. Registration opens in the first week of semester. There are limited places available, so please register early. For more information, visit sydney.edu.au/business/learning/ students/maths WHAT S THE BEST THING ABOUT MATHS WORKSHOPS? I liked the small class size, and the availability of online materials. The teaching standard was high. The small groups made it easier to ask questions. [There was a] real sense of everyone in the same boat at the same level. The relevance to the core curriculum was invaluable. Having additional courses such as this was immensely helpful to stay on task with my study. Previous participants, maths workshops

6 4 BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT INFORMATION OFFICE The Student Information Office (SIO) manages all the student administration activities of the Business School. Our advisers can help you with any questions you may have about: the admission process the enrolment process courses and units of study planning your course of study changing your enrolment upgrading your postgraduate course applying for cross-institutional study applying for credit transfer applying for leave of absence (suspension) applying for special consideration applying for waiving of a prerequisite or corequisite exchange and study abroad opportunities referrals to other University and Business School services checking on your academic progression graduation information options for further study. The office is open from 11am to 6pm Monday to Friday (8.30am to 6pm during the first two weeks of semester). Student Information Office Level 2, Merewether Building (H04) Corner of City Road and Butlin Avenue The University of Sydney NSW 2006 T F E business.student@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/business/sio FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE Many of the forms you might need to complete during your time at the Business School are accessible through your Sydney Student portal. Others are available online at sydney.edu.au/business/forms ADMINISTRATION MANUAL FOR STUDENTS The Business School s Administration Manual for Students is a comprehensive guide to all administrative policies and procedures for students of the Business School. It is available at sydney.edu.au/business/currentstudents/ student_information/student_administration_manual CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY OFFICE The Careers and Employability Office is a dedicated careers service exclusively for Business School students. We are experts in business careers and employment opportunities and offer a full range of services with a strong business focus to help you fast-track your way to graduate opportunities. We encourage you to tap into our services as early as possible to maximise your recruitment options. We offer: regular e-newsletters advertising jobs, internships and careers events careers information relevant to your degree on Blackboard and the careers and employability website weekly resume review workshops personal career and job application advice career skills workshops led by employers and career counsellors workshops and information on working globally events such as employer events and job skills workshops identifying your skills and attributes finding a job writing applications and resumes succeeding at interviews and tests. Industry Placement Program The Business School s Industry Placement Program allows you to get real industry experience while completing your degree. For more information, visit sydney.edu.au/business/ currentstudents/industry_placement_program. Visit us on Blackboard Log in to Blackboard and select CEO on Blackboard Careers Resources, which is located under My Organisations. Visit us at the Careers Kiosk Next to Lecture Room 5, Level 2, Merewether Building 1.30pm to 3.30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Visit our website sydney.edu.au/business/careers us business.careers@sydney.edu.au

7 5 What kind of careers are possible with my degree? Your degree will equip you for a huge variety of positions within the vast world of business and commerce. Every year, Business School students gain internships and graduate positions with global firms in accounting, banking and finance, management consulting, professional services, human resources and marketing. Many students find positions in government and not-forprofit organisations, working in policy development and program delivery. Many students start off in an entry-level position within an industry they re passionate about, often working their way up into senior management and international leadership positions. Students with an entrepreneurial desire may start up their own business. To find out where our most recent graduates have found employment, see the Graduate Destinations Survey report at: sydney.edu.au/business/careers/students/ career_information Do I need to do anything in first year to get a good job when I graduate? Yes. If you want to get a top graduate job offer you need to start working towards that goal in your first year. Here s what you need to do. Get to know yourself Explore your interests, strengths, values and motivations. Discover any hidden talents or passions in your area of study. Get to know the world of work Attend careers events on campus, read newspapers and business publications, do some research on the internet and talk to your professional contacts. Develop your skills and experiences Aim to start working as soon as possible to develop the general skills that employers really value, such as customer service, communication and professional maturity. Broaden your experiences and interests through extracurricular activities join a club or society or a sporting or community group, or do some volunteering. Learn about your industry Find out early what the recruitment timeline and expectations are in your industry. Apply early. Graduate recruitment programs open at the start of your final year, but many positions are already filled by students who have completed an internship, summer holiday work program or other placement with the firm. Talk to a Careers Adviser at the Careers and Employability Office about your goals early on we can help you map out a strategy. OTHER USEFUL CAREERS WEBSITES My Future Graduate Careers Australia Unigrad GradConnections

8 6 UNIVERSITY-WIDE STUDENT SUPPORT LEARNING CENTRE The Learning Centre helps both undergraduate and postgraduate students to develop the academic skills necessary for successful university study and to achieve their full potential. Services include: general workshops workshops for Business School students English Language and Learning workshops individual learning programs printed and online learning resources. The general workshops cover study skills, academic reading and writing, oral communication, examination skills and postgraduate coursework and research writing skills. There are also workshops for first-year students on making a successful transition to university study. More information sydney.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre LIBRARY SUPPORT The University of Sydney has several separate libraries. The main collection for Business School students is held in Fisher Library, but Business School students can also use other collections, such as the Law Library. The libraries offer a range of services and facilities to help you find what you need. Tours and classes At the beginning of each semester, Fisher Library offers free tours and classes on how to use the catalogue, how to access e-resources and how to find Business School resources. These can save you a lot of time when you need to find resources quickly. Senior students have highly recommended them in their feedback. sydney.edu.au/library/skills/skillsec.html Library website The library website provides access to the library catalogue, as well as to a large range of databases and electronic journals. The library catalogue lists all the books, journals and audiovisual items held in the University s collections. The databases can help you find statistical data and references to journal articles on your subject. sydney.edu.au/library Library subject guides The library s online subject guides provide information on resources available through the library and online on your chosen subject, including books, journals, databases, ejournals, articles and other materials. Choose a subject from the list or search for what you need. sydney.edu.au/library/subjects Business School Liaison Librarians Faculty Liaison Librarians are specialist information professionals who can help you take advantage of the full range of library resources in your subject area. They can help you develop a research plan, select and access resources, do more effective web and database searches and manage your references. They can also help with essay and assignment strategies. Business School Faculty Liaison Librarians are listed below: Transport and logistics, accounting, finance, international business, marketing, business analytics, business information systems, business programs T E sue.thomas@sydney.edu.au Business law, work and organisational studies, Graduate School of Government T E fiona.mccay@sydney.edu.au

9 7 ONLINE RESOURCES It is great to attend a Learning Centre workshop, but you can also develop your academic skills through these interactive online resources, accessed through the Learning Centre website: Clearer Writing sydney.edu.au/learningcentre/clearer_writing The Write Site writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au Clearer Writing is an interactive online course to improve the clarity of your writing, with a focus on well structured paragraphs. The Write Site provides online support to help you develop your academic and professional writing skills. It includes modules on grammar, sources and structure, and offers practice activities with feedback to help you check your understanding. Comments from Write Site users The Write Site was really easy to use, especially when I was writing my essay and had to go back and double check things. The Write Site was really useful for the short essay because, even though I already understood many of the source concepts, it helped solidify them and reminded me how to implement them properly, as well as teaching me a few new things. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT The University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and discrimination. Every student and employee has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. The University s Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy and Resolution Procedure explains the University s expectations of its staff and students regarding behaviour that may be considered harassment or discrimination. It applies to all University campuses, University accommodation and off-campus work or study related activities such as field trips, conferences and work placements. It also explains the University s process for handling complaints of harassment or discrimination. Every student and employee has the right to use this policy if they believe they are subjected to harassment or discrimination because of their gender, race (including colour, descent, nationality, ethnic or religious background and national origin), disability, marital status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy, sexual preference, transgender status, age, family or carer s responsibility, social origin, or political or religious belief. All students and staff should be familiar with the policy. The University s harassment and discrimination support officers can provide advice and support if you have a concern relating to harassment or discrimination. sydney.edu.au/eeo/harass_discrim

10 8 ENROLMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Enrolment is the beginning of your transition to university. It is vital for you to understand your enrolment and to ensure it is correct. We encourage you to follow the enrolment process closely and check the important dates on page 2 before making any change to your enrolment. CHANGING YOUR ENROLMENT You may make a change to your unit of study selections by accessing your Sydney Student portal. If you have trouble, contact the Student Information Office between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday (8.30am and 6pm during the first two weeks of semester). Level 2, Merewether Building T F E business.student@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/business/sio TIMETABLES Your personal timetable Once you have enrolled, you can access your personal timetable online through MyUni (you ll need your UniKey details to log in): sydney.edu.au/myuni For more information, visit: sydney.edu.au/current_ students/student_administration/timetables Business School timetables For timetable information about all units of study offered by the Business School, visit: sydney.edu.au/business/ currentstudents/timetables Changing your timetable You can make changes to your timetable during the week before semester begins, or during the first week of semester. You can make changes online through MyUni (you ll need your UniKey details to log in): sydney.edu.au/myuni You can also make changes in person at: Room 175, Merewether Building between 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday (until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursday) in the week preceding the start of lectures and the first week of semester only. Please note that academic staff cannot make timetable changes. For more information visit: sydney.edu.au/business/ currentstudents/student_information/student_ administration_manual/timetable_changes APPLYING FOR CREDIT TRANSFER An application for credit is made when a current student wishes to have previous study counted towards their award course at the University of Sydney. This process is also known as credit transfer. For more information visit: sydney.edu.au/business/ studentmanual_credit APPLYING FOR WAIVING OF A PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE Some units of study have prerequisites (units that you must have completed before you can enrol in that unit) or corequisites (units that you must enrol in at the same time as enrolling in that unit). In certain cases you may ask for permission to enrol in a subject without completing the prerequisite or corequisite. You will still need to complete the same total number of units to complete your course. For more information visit: sydney.edu.au/business/ currentstudents/student_information/student_ administration_manual/waivers APPLYING TO UPGRADE A POSTGRADUATE COURSE Some postgraduate students may be able to apply to upgrade from their current course to a higher-level course within that sequence, such as from a Graduate Certificate in Commerce to a Master of Commerce. You must satisfy certain requirements to be eligible. For more information, visit: sydney.edu.au/business/ studentmanual_upgrade REQUESTING SPECIAL CONSIDERATION If you are unable to attend an exam at the scheduled time, or if you need an extension to complete an assignment, you can apply for special consideration within five working days of the due date. Applications for special consideration will be considered in cases of: illness or misadventure cultural, religious, national defence, legal or sporting commitments ongoing illness or disability (students with a long-term illness or disability should contact the University s Disability Services unit at the beginning of semester so that a personal academic plan can be developed). For more information, visit: sydney.edu.au/business/specialcon

11 9 FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS BUSINESS SCHOOL FEES For information about Business School fees for undergraduate students, visit: sydney.edu.au/business/ futurestudents/undergraduate_studies/fees For postgraduate coursework students, visit: sydney.edu.au/business/futurestudents/ postgraduate_study/fees FEE ASSISTANCE The Australian Government offers loans to help eligible students pay their university fees. These are known as HELP loans. For more information, visit: SCHOLARSHIPS Each year a number of scholarships and prizes are awarded to continuing students of the Business School. Scholarships are awarded for outstanding academic performance and other criteria such as leadership and creativity. Available opportunities include: Student exchange scholarships The Business School offers travel scholarships to help you pay for the education component of your trip. For information on the Student Exchange Program see page 18. Honours scholarships In addition to University-wide scholarships, the Business School offers honours scholarships ranging in value from $5000 to $15,000 a year. The scholarships are offered in partnership with corporate sponsors and individual donors. Prizes Numerous prizes are awarded through a single payment based on academic merit in completed units of study (this can range from a single piece of coursework to an entire year of study). An application is not required as enrolled Business School students are automatically considered. For more information, visit: sydney.edu.au/business/ currentstudents/postgraduate/student_administration/ scholarships_and_prizes

12 10 IT AND ELEARNING SUPPORT The University provides easily accessible materials and support for your studies. Here are some tips to help you navigate our electronic resources. BLACKBOARD Blackboard is the Business School s teaching website which is used to support and enhance classroom teaching. Your lecturers use Blackboard to present unit of study information and learning activities. You will find lecture notes, assignment information and announcements for each of the units of study that you are enrolled in. You will also submit most of your assignments via Blackboard. We recommend you log in to Blackboard at least once a day. Your Blackboard account will be created once all your enrolment information has been processed. sydney.edu.au/business/blackboard Need help accessing Blackboard? You should be able to access Blackboard at all times. If you are not correctly enrolled, your Blackboard account will not work. To check your enrolment status, contact the Student Information Office (see page 4). If you are enrolled correctly and still need help logging in or accessing a unit of study, contact: Business School IT helpdesk T E business.helpdesk@sydney.edu.au Need help using Blackboard? For all other queries about working with Blackboard visit: sydney.edu.au/business/learning/students/ blackboard_help Blackboard helpdesk If you can t find answers to your questions on the website above, you can contact the elearning support team. They provide a Blackboard helpdesk service for students from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. T E business.elearning@sydney.edu.au SYDNEY MAIL ACCOUNT When you enrol at Sydney, you will be issued with a Sydney Mail address and account. Sydney Mail is the official University student account and all official correspondence from the University is sent to your Sydney Mail address. Your account will be available for life even after you graduate. Why do I need a University account? The University and the Business School use your University account to communicate with you while you are enrolled. You need to check it regularly for any important information. See also Tips for using your University account on page 12. Your University account will be available soon after you receive your UniKey account details (see page 10). FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is my UniKey account, and what is it used for? When you enrol at the University of Sydney you will be issued with a UniKey and password which is your personal access to online services and e-support. Your UniKey account provides access to , internet, elearning, online course material, computers in the ICT Access Labs, some library databases and student administration online (MyUni). You can also use it to buy study notes or pay library fines. As your UniKey account enables you to perform personal and confidential tasks electronically (such as varying your enrolment, checking your exam results or making payments), it is important that you keep your password secure. For our ICT Resources Policy visit: sydney.edu.au/ict/student/internet/index#conditions Your UniKey comprises part of your name followed by four numbers, for example, Jane Smith will have a UniKey jsmi1234. Jane s account will be jsmi1234@uni.sydney.edu.au For more information about your UniKey, including instructions for recovering or changing your password, visit: sydney.edu.au/ict/switch/unikey When will I get my UniKey account? When you first enrol at the University we will give you the login details of your personal UniKey account with instructions on how to activate your account.

13 What is my Business School computer account, and what is it used for? Your Business School computer account allows you to access Blackboard, your personal drive and the computers in the Business School s computer labs in the Economics and Business building and the Merewether Building. When will I get my Business School computer account? Your Business School computer account will be created once all your enrolment information has been processed usually within three working days. When your computer account has been created, you will receive an through your University account (which you can access using your UniKey details). This will contain instructions on how to activate your Business School computer account. Why do I need to activate my Business School computer account? Your Business School computer account will not work until it has been activated. Activating this account also synchronises it with your UniKey account, so that you can use the same username and password in all situations such as to access Business School computers, your University , Blackboard, MyUni and so on. How do I activate my Business School computer account? You can activate your Business School computer account from any computer with an internet connection (including at home). Follow the instructions at: I need help accessing my Business School computer account. What should I do? Try the following steps. 1. Make sure you are enrolled correctly Your Business School computer account will not work unless you are enrolled correctly. To check your enrolment status, contact the Student Information Office (see page 4). 2. Make sure you have activated your account Your Business School computer account will not work until it has been activated. See above for how to activate it. 3. Contact the Business School s IT helpdesk If you are still having problems using your account, contact the Business School s IT helpdesk. You will need to tell them your UniKey details, the date you enrolled, and whether you have successfully activated your Business School computer account. Business School IT helpdesk T E business.helpdesk@sydney.edu.au What if I forget my password? If you forget your password, contact the University s central Information and Communications Technology (ICT) helpdesk to have it reset. T sydney.edu.au/ict/student/contact/index Where are the computer labs? There are computer labs on the ground floor of the Economics and Business Building and in the Merewether Building. For all students, there are Computer Access Labs at various places on campus: sydney.edu.au/ict/student/locations

14 12 IT AND ELEARNING SUPPORT Are there any express computer terminals available? Yes, there are express computer terminals outside Room 118 of the Economics and Business Building, and in the ground floor lobby of the Merewether Building. The express terminals only offer and internet access (not Microsoft Office). They can be also used to activate your Business School computer account. Is wireless access available? Yes, wireless is available throughout the University. Additionally, wireless access is available in the courtyard of the Merewether Building, the Wolstoneholme Study Centre (in the Merewether Building) and in the courtyard of the Economics and Business Building. There are also 60 powered sites in the courtyard of the Economics and Business Building. To use the wireless network, follow the instructions on the following link: sydney.edu.au/ict/student/internet/wireless What is free and what will I have to pay for? All students have free access to the University s intranet; all students also have free access to the internet through the University s wired and wireless networks. Internet usage is monitored, and we ask that you adhere to the University s ICT Resources Policy, which you need to agree to when you first log in to the MyUni student portal. You will need to use your UniKey to access the internet from the computer labs. What about printing and photocopying? Black-and-white printing is available at the Economics and Business Building computer labs. There is also one colour printer near the Business School IT helpdesk. Wireless printing is available from the printer in the corridor of the Economics and Business Building and in the annex area at Burren Street. To print from a Business School computer lab you must have credit on your UniKey account. Black-and-white printing is available at all University Computer Access Labs. Colour printing and scanning are also available at some labs. To print from a Computer Access Lab you must have credit on your UniKey account. Printing and photocopying are also available at the Library. Free printing quota When using the wireless network students are entitled to 200 pages of free printing per year. After this, you will need to pay per page by purchasing credit through your UniKey account. Postgraduate students receive 300 pages of free printing per year. To activate this benefit visit the Business IT Helpdesk on the ground floor of the Economics and Business Building. How do I buy credit for printing? You can buy credit at Fisher Library Access Lab Level 2, Carslaw Building Lab Room 201, Education Building Lab Room 232, Brennan Building Access Lab Room 211 and 218, and Engineering Link Building Room 222. You can also pay with a credit card: What happens if I forget to log off after using a University computer? You need to log off after using a University computer so that no one else can use your account. IT TROUBLESHOOTING Problems accessing MyUni, your University account or the internet Contact the University ICT helpdesk. T sydney.edu.au/ict/student/contact Problems accessing a Business School computer or printer, or Blackboard Contact the Business School IT helpdesk. Room 118, ground floor of Economics and Business building T E business.helpdesk@sydney.edu.au More information sydney.edu.au/ict/student TIPS FOR USING YOUR UNIVERSITY ACCOUNT Check your regularly The University and the Business School will communicate with you frequently through your University account. We recommend you check it at least twice a week so you do not miss any important messages. New students often tell us that they did not realise how important it was to check their University account regularly. Make sure you check yours often. When ing the University, use your University account University staff may not open s if they do not recognise the sender because of the threat of computer viruses. Therefore you need to use your University account when ing University staff. Include your name and student identification number We ask that you include your name and student ID number when you the University, even if you are replying to an you have received. The University may have sent that to hundreds of students at once, so just replying yes or OK may not be enough to identify who you are.

15 IT AND ELEARNING SUPPORT 13 Make sure the s you send show your name It is important to ensure s you send from your University account show your name rather than your UniKey for example, Amanda Smith rather than sydney.edu.au. This will help the recipient to recognise who the is from. If your s do not show your name, you will need to change your settings. Log in to your University account. From the top menu bar, select Options, then Personal information, then Create/edit identities. In the Identity name field, type in your first name and last name and it will appear this way in your sent s. Use a brief and relevant subject line University staff receive dozens of s every day. Make sure your stands out by using a brief, relevant subject line (for example, CLAW1001 student requests appointment ). Be specific If you are ing a lecturer or tutor, include your unit of study code, your tutor s name, and the day and time of your tutorial, to help your lecturer or tutor identify you easily. You need to: be polite in all s always include a subject line express yourself briefly and clearly spell check your s before sending treat all University s as confidential (we ask you to keep them private and not forward them). ONLINE INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENTS The Business School has put together a range of really useful online guides, handbooks and other information to help you settle in to our learning community. Business School website sydney.edu.au/business Business School handbook sydney.edu.au/handbooks Business School Administration Manual for Students sydney.edu.au/business/currentstudents/ student_information/student_administration_manual Important dates sydney.edu.au/business/currentstudents/student_ information/student_administration_manual/dates Workshops for Business School students sydney.edu.au/business/learning/students/workshops Social events, clubs and societies sydney.edu.au/business/study/opportunities/ clubs_and_societies SOCIAL MEDIA AT SYDNEY Since you ll be spending so much time online, we ve made it easier for you to stay in touch with us and with your fellow students while you re studying at the Business School. Facebook The Business School s Facebook page will keep you up to date on what s happening on campus, with info regularly posted here that you won t find anywhere else. facebook.com/university.of.sydney.business.school Twitter Follow the University on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news and discussions about events, special offers and other happenings around campus. YouTube The University has its own YouTube channel. We have some useful videos up there, especially in the Business School playlist. If you ve created any videos about your time here at Sydney, be sure to let us know. LinkedIn Start building your business connections by joining the Business School LinkedIn group for students, staff and alumni. sydney.edu.au/business/linkedin Blogs We are always looking for student bloggers to share their opinions and experiences. Do you already have a blog? Let us know and if we like what we see, we ll sign you up as an official blogger for the Business School. More information If you have any questions or ideas about staying in touch with us, or if you d like to share your blog, videos or anything else you re doing online, we d love to hear from you. Business School Marketing and Communications E business.brand@sydney.edu.au Timetables sydney.edu.au/business/currentstudents/timetables General information for Business School students sydney.edu.au/business/learning/students

16 14 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES The Business School hosts a wide range of student-run clubs and societies that offer activities such as career development and networking events, barbecues, harbour cruises, sporting events, trivia nights and training activities, as well as an annual welcome event, majors information session and graduation ball. There are several affiliated clubs and societies that are independent of the Business School but have close links with our students. As a member of the Business School, you will automatically receive a monthly newsletter updating you on what s happening with these organisations. To get involved, visit the relevant club or society website or contact the Careers and Employability Office: T BUSINESS SCHOOL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AIESEC Australia AIESEC is the world s largest youth driven organisation helping young people to develop leadership potential. It connects members around the world and provides a platform for people from different cultures to expand their social and professional networks. AIESEC Sydney also offers members professional development through an international internship program and leadership conferences. Business Information Systems Association (BISA) BISA promotes a sense of identity and cohesion among business information systems students on campus. It promotes connections with industry, helping members to enjoy their time at university and find employment after they graduate. Business and Professional Ethics Group (BPEG) Student Society The BPEG Student Society aims to stimulate student interest in business ethics, and provides a forum for the discussion of issues relating to business ethics. It runs regular seminars, workshops and other events for students. sydney.edu.au/business/research/bpeg Commerce Revue Society The Commerce Revue Society stages an annual comedy performance of satirical songs and sketches. All Business School students are welcome to participate by writing, performing, choreographing, marketing and organising the show Commerce Society (ComSoc) ComSoc aims to bridge the gap between students and employers, and runs a wide range of events to enhance your academic and career development and expand your social life during your time at the Business School. Finance and Banking Society (FINSOC) FINSOC invites key players in industry to present workshops and other events where they offer valuable insights into working in a variety of finance-related fields, such as stockbroking, funds management and management consulting. Financial Management Association of Australia (FMAA) FMAA provides links with employers and guides Business School students through the recruitment process. The association runs formal and informal business events and provides forums to network with representatives of its 21 national sponsor firms, representing industries from accounting, investment banking and management consulting to insolvency, law and professional accreditation. Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) SIFE is a global not-for-profit organisation that believes students should use the knowledge they are gaining at university to improve their community. It connects students from all backgrounds who have a variety of business skills to work with a team on community projects, and develops links between students, universities, communities and the private and public sectors.

17 Sydney University Marketing Society (SMS) SMS is a student society that aims to develop the professional skills of its members and to provide a forum for interaction between students and their future employers, particularly in the discipline of marketing. Work and Organisational Studies Society (WOSOC) WOSOC caters to the social, professional and academic needs of students of management, industrial relations and human resource management. It provides fun and informative events throughout the year. Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) Many of us have great ideas and would like to become successful entrepreneurs. But many business ideas fail even before they get started. If you want to see your idea succeed, join YES a group of entrepreneurs looking to learn and share our knowledge. OTHER AFFILIATED CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 85 Broads 85 Broads is an independent worldwide community of women who use each other s intellectual and financial capital to effect change all over the world. Its goal is to bring together intelligent and dynamic women to exchange resources, knowledge and ideas. Members include undergraduate and postgraduate students, corporate and not-for-profit executives, entrepreneurs, mid-career professionals and women outside the traditional workforce Degrees Consulting 180 Degrees Consulting is an international non-profit student consultancy that works with non-profit organisations to strengthen their ability to achieve high-impact social outcomes. Students work in teams to develop innovative, sustainable and practical solutions for clients, empowering them to overcome the specific problems they face. This gives students the opportunity to apply their university studies in a practical environment and develop valuable skills. Politics Society The Politics Society is a non-partisan student organisation devoted to bringing balanced, accessible and meaningful debate on a wide range of political issues to the University of Sydney community. Sydney University United Nations Society The United Nations Society aims to strengthen interest in international relations and the role of the UN in the global community. It runs a variety of activities that relate to these aims. University Network for Investing and Trading (UNIT) UNIT aims to get students excited about the world of opportunity that share trading and personal investment brings. It invites professional traders and other experts to give seminars on how students and young people can trade and invest. For more information sydney.edu.au/business/study/opportunities/ clubs_and_societies SYDNEY UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATION (SUPRA) If you re a postgraduate student we invite you to join SUPRA, an organisation run by postgrads for postgrads. SUPRA promotes and supports the interests of all postgraduate students and offers assistance with various issues both academic and personal. The association provides a postgraduate survival guide and a thesis guide. For more information, visit sydney.edu.au/supra

18 16 A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Here is a go-to list of many services and contacts available to help you. GENERAL ENQUIRIES Student Information Office (SIO) Level 2, Merewether Building (H04) T E business.student@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/business/sio The first point of contact for all Business School student enquiries from enrolment to graduation. Assistance with credit, leave of absence, scholarships, exchange and advice on courses. Student Centre Level 3, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E student.centre@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/current_students/ student_administration Provides assistance with Universitywide student services, general enquiries, enrolments, undergraduate admission, academic transcripts, examinations and results processing, HECS and fees, graduations and unit of study timetables. If you are unsure who to ask, the Student Centre can assist or point you in the right direction. International Student Support Unit Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E io.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice Helps international students develop successful strategies for coping with the challenges of living and studying in an unfamiliar culture. Koori Centre Room 224, Level 2, Old Teachers College (A22) T or E koori.centre@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/koori Provides programs, services and facilities to encourage and support the involvement of Indigenous Australians in all aspects of tertiary education at the University. Careers and Employability Office Room 231, Merewether Building (H04) T E business.careers@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/business/careers The Careers and Employability Office assists all Business School students not only to find employment but also to become career ready. Careers Centre Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E careers.information@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/careers Provides assistance with developing employability skills, career planning, and obtaining employment. You can sign up to Job Alerts, a service that provides daily updates on new jobs. ELEARNING AND IT HELP Business elearning Room 201, 118 Darlington Road (H44) T E business.elearning@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/business/elearning/ student Learning support for students using Blackboard within the Business School. Business School IT Helpdesk Room 118, Economics and Business Building (H69) T E business.helpdesk@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/business/study/ services/it_services LEARNING Learning Centre Level 7, Education Building (A35) T E learning.centre@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/stuserv/ learning_centre Workshops on study skills, academic reading and writing, oral communication skills and postgraduate writing and research skills. The Write Site Online support to help develop your academic and professional writing skills. writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au Centre for English Teaching (CET) Level 5, Wentworth Building (GO1) T E cet.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/cet Offers preparation for direct entry and IELTS language programs as well as general English and Cambridge exam preparation classes. Mathematics Learning Centre Level 4, Carslaw Building (F07) T E mlc.enquiries@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/stuserv/ maths_learning_centre Provides bridging courses (fees apply) and ongoing support to eligible students including tutorials and individual assistance.

19 A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 17 LIBRARY AND BOOKSHOP Fisher Library Eastern Avenue (F03) T E fisher.library@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/library/libraries/fisher Co-op Bookshop University of Sydney Sports and Aquatic Centre (G09) (Corner of Codrington Street and Darlington Road) T Textbooks, course notes, recommended readings, study aids, reference titles, fiction and non-fiction. HEALTH SERVICES University Health Service Entry Level, Science Road, Holme Building (A09) T Level 3, Wentworth Building (GO1) T sydney.edu.au/unihealth Usually patients are seen by appointment. For emergencies or patients needing urgent attention a walk-in service is available at the University Health Service in Wentworth only. PERSONAL SERVICES Accommodation Service Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E accommodation.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/accommodation Assists students with finding accommodation on or off campus. Child Care Information Office Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E child.care@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/stuserv/child_care Information for staff and students on long day care, occasional care, vacation care and family day care. Counselling Service Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T or E counselling.service@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/stuserv/counselling Provides free, professional counselling and workshops. International students should contact the ISSU for assistance. Disability Services Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E disability.services@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/stuserv/disability Help includes assistive technology, notetaking and interpreters (students must be registered to receive assistance). Financial Assistance Office Room 517, Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E financial.assistance@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/stuserv/financial_ assistance_office Offers loan funds and bursaries to assist students in emergencies. International Student Office Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) T E io.info@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice Information and assistance for international students regarding courses, admissions, enrolments and fees. Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre Building D11, Grose Farm Lane (off Western Avenue) sydney.edu.au/chaplains The centre hosts chaplains who are officially recognised by the University to provide spiritual support and pastoral care to students and staff on campus. STUDENT ADMINISTRATION University policies sydney.edu.au/policies Administration manual sydney.edu.au/business/ currentstudents/student_ information/student_ administration_manual EMERGENCY CONTACTS Campus Emergency Australian Emergency Services 000 International Standard Emergency (mobiles only) 121

20 18 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM With the support of the Littrell-Cartwright Scholarship, Mario Emmanuel travelled to New York s Cornell University to complete a semester on exchange. It was thanks to the generosity of the donors and the Business School that I was able to have such an unforgettable experience, Mario says. Going on exchange is a life-changing experience. Exchange students develop lasting friendships, learn or practise another language, improve their career opportunities, explore the world and grow both personally and professionally. The University of Sydney s International Exchange Program allows you to study in one of about 180 universities around the globe, and have it credited towards your University of Sydney degree. Undergraduate students are usually eligible to study on exchange for one or two semesters at the end of their second year or the beginning of third year. Postgraduate students are usually eligible to study on exchange for one semester in their last or second-last semester. As an exchange student you remain enrolled at the University of Sydney while you study overseas, so you only pay tuition fees here. However, you will need to cover your other expenses, such as travel, accommodation, living costs and health insurance. The University of Sydney and the Business School offer a range of scholarships to help with these expenses. To apply, you need to submit an application form and go through a selection process, first at the University of Sydney then at the host university. The application process takes about two semesters, so get started early if you are interested. Exchange information sessions are held weekly at the start of each semester. The Business School s Exchange Coordinator can provide more advice. T E warren.gregory@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/business/ currentstudents/exchange