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1 Faculty of Business and Enterprise Student Administration PLAN YOUR FUTURE PLAN YOUR DEGREE 2013 Student Information Guide Semester Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Business Administration

2 Table of Contents A message from the Director of Undergraduate Programs... 3 Welcome from a fellow student... 3 Bachelor of Business Administration Course Information... 4 BBA100 Bachelor of Business Administration Course Structure... 5 Undergraduate Enrolment Information Teaching Periods... 8 The Undergraduate A-Z of guide to your studies... 9 GET INVOLVED IT Information & Systems Allocate My.Swinburne Blackboard Useful Links and Resources Faculty student enquiries

3 A message from the Director of Undergraduate Programs Dr Elizabeth Levin Dear Students Welcome and thank you for choosing to study with us at the Faculty of Business and Enterprise. This is one of the most exciting and challenging times of your life. Many of you will have left behind the comfort of school or TAFE to transition to university. At university you will need to be independent and resourceful to succeed, but university is more than just what happens in the classroom. To maximise your potential, I encourage you to become actively involved in everything that university life has to offer. I particularly encourage you to find out more about the wide array of options and possibilities that are offered as part of your degree. For example, Industry Based Learning (IBL), International study opportunities, Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS), and Academic Personal Best (APB). There are also grants and scholarship schemes to help you along the way. Swinburne staff are here to offer you a rewarding, challenging and valuable degree. Explore the options, share your successes and let us know how we can assist you. Our Student Support team has the answers to all your questions, so please do not hesitate to ask. Wishing you all the best for your undergraduate studies and looking forward to watching you graduate as career-ready professionals. Liz Levin Welcome from a fellow student Webber Shih, Student Ambassador I would like to share some important tips that ll help you while you re here at Swinburne University and also talk to you about the mentoring support program, Student Ambassadors. The most important thing here at Swinburne University is to get involved and be proactive with your learning. Joining a club or volunteering your time is a great way to start. If you are struggling with a subject, make sure you arrange time to see your lecturers and tutors outside of class to discuss the problem. One last thing, make sure you prioritise time for study, because the main battle at university is time management and once you have fallen behind, it can be very difficult to catch up. If you re not feeling confident about something, free mentor support is available from Student Ambassadors. Our role is to help you become comfortable with university life. We re students here too and you will have the opportunity each week to talk to us face to-face. You can ask us any questions that concern you and if you need extra assistance with something that we can t solve, we ll point you to the right place. You will also have opportunities to meet other business students in our events and it s a great way to meet new people and make new friends. I hope that you enjoy your time here at Swinburne University and take up the opportunities available to you. I ll see you around campus. Webber Shih 3

4 Bachelor of Business Administration Course Information The Bachelor of Business Administration forms a nested course. A nested course is a sequence of different courses which is followed to obtain the highest available award and which has multiple entry and exit points. This structure allows students the flexibility to qualify for the ultimate award or exit at an earlier stage. The Bachelor of Business Administration incorporates the Associate Degree of Business Administration (BBA050) /Associate Degree of Applied Management (BBA060) and Diploma of Business Administration / Diploma of Applied Management / Diploma of Retail Management. The Bachelor of Business Administration is a three year full-time or six year part-time course requiring successful completion of 24 units of study (eight units of study a year full-time and four units of study part-time) and a mandatory unit of study, HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum (zero credit points). Course Requirements To complete the Bachelor of Business Administration, each student must complete: 24 units of study (300 credit points) Mandatory unit of study HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum (zero credit points) No more than 10 stage 1 units are to be completed in your course Course Restrictions The following Course restrictions apply: A minimum of 100 credit points must be completed at Swinburne University. The above regulation must be observed in Course Planners that include unit exemptions, studies completed through international exchange, cross-institutional study or study abroad. Students will not be allowed to study more than twenty-six units of study (325 credit points) as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration. Students are not permitted to enrol in units of study where they have completed other units of study that are deemed to be equivalent. Equivalent units of study cannot be used for credit. 4

5 BBA100 Bachelor of Business Administration Course Structure The Bachelor of Business Administration totals 24 units. It incorporates a Diploma and an Associate Degree in two different specialisation streams: Business Administration OR Retail Management. The first (diploma) stage of study comprises of eight units delivered at Swinburne TAFE where students select one of the two specialisation streams. The second stage contains eight core units. Stage 3 (Bachelor) consists of four core units combined with four elective units. The electives must include two (2) Stage 2 units and one (1) Stage 3 unit. OPTION 1: Units - Stage 1 Business Administration Specialisation delivered by School of Business, Design and ICT BHL011 BHL012 BHL013 BHL015 BHL111 BHL112 BHL113 BHL114 Introduction to Business Computing Business Administration Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Human Resource Administration Applied Data Management Administration Management Compensation and Remuneration Management Project Management Exit award: Diploma of Business Administration or OPTION 2: Units - Stage 1 Retail Management Specialisation delivered by School of Business, Design and ICT BHL011 BHL012 BHL013 BHL015 BHL023 BHL121 BHL122 BHL124 Introduction to Business Computing Business Administration Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Human Resource Administration Leadership across the Organisation Sales Strategy Budgeting and Inventory Control Customer Relation Management Exit award: Diploma of Retail Management 5

6 Units - Stage 2 Core Units delivered by School of Business, Design and ICT HBC110NT HBM11NT HMA100 HBY201T HBH225NT HBL111NT HBY304NT HBM271NT Accounting for Managers Fundamentals of Marketing Making Sense of Data Principles of Professional Practice Human Resource Management Introduction to Business Law Business Internship Customer Relationship Management (BA or RM specialisation) Exit award: Associate Degree of Business Administration (BBA050) Units - Stage 3 Core Units delivered by Faculty of Business and Enterprise HBC222N HBI241N HBL220N HBL221N HBH324N Management Decision Making Australian Global Business Perspectives Contract Law OR Company Law Managing Workplace Relations Electives Students complete any four elective units (total 50 credit points) with two (2) Stage 2 units and one (1) Stage 3 unit. Final award: BBA100 Bachelor of Business Administration 6

7 Undergraduate Enrolment Information 4 EASY STEPS TO ENROL ONLINE! Get Informed! Have you viewed the Information Session on the online enrolment tool? Enrol Online! Log on to the online enrolment tool using the login details provided in your offer letter. Once you submit you will receive your epack containing valuable information for your studies! Whats next? After we have processed your enrolment you will receive your confirmation of enrolment (COE) Take your COE to the student information centre and get your student ID card. You will able to login to Allocate Plus within 2 working days to select your own personal timetable! Get Started! Come to Orientation and meet fellow students and staff! 7

8 2013 Teaching Periods 2013 Undergraduate Teaching Periods * A Semester is a 12-week period, and a Term is a 6-week period Teaching Period Start Census Date Note 1 Withdrawal Note 2 Finish Summer Term 7 January January February February 2013 Semester 1 4 March March May June 2013 Term 1 4 March March March April 2013 Term 2 22 April May May June 2013 Winter Term 24 June July July August 2013 Semester 2 12 August September October December 2013 Term 3 12 August August September September 2013 Term 4 30 September October October December

9 The Undergraduate A-Z of guide to your studies A ADDING a unit of study 12 th August 2013 is the deadline to add a unit of study (subject to certain requirements). MyUniASSIST Check your Student Learning Entitlement and loan balances by accessing the myuniassist website. You will need your CHESSN number (Commonwealth Higher Student Support Number) to log in. You ll find your CHESSN on your Commonwealth Assistance Notices (CAN) that was sent to you earlier by Swinburne. Website: Getting to your ACADEMICS In addition to your unit convenors, academic management can also help with academic or career related queries. For more information please log onto B BLACKBOARD: Access your units of study online! Blackboard is your online learning environment that provides you with resources to assist with you studies To start using blackboard use the following information: User name (your student number) and Password (date of birth as DDMMYY) Swinburne The bookshop sells a range of goods including texts and references, novels, second-hand books and stationery. Trading hours are listed below. During teaching period breaks and rush periods additional or reduced hours will be advertised on the Bookshop notice boards. Regular trading hours* 8.30am 5.00pm Friday 8.30am 4.00pm *Times subject to change during the study period Location Level 2 Student Union (UN) Building John Street, Hawthorn (above the Courtyard Café) Further information: C CHANGE OF ADDRESS - always keep your contact details up to date! Always be on top of what s happening at Swinburne by updating personal details online at: services/swinlink.html COMPUTER Late Lab Swinburne students have 24/7 access to one of the 45 computers in the Hawthorn campus library Late Lab on level 2 of the Library building. Access to the lab may be organised at the service desk within the library. 9

10 CONVENORS When you need to get hold of your unit convenor you can access the latest contact information online at: CONTACTING Tutors As many tutors are sessional staff, note the contact information they give you at commencement of semester. If you are unable to contact your tutor, contact your unit of study Convenor. COURSE INFORMATION: -am I doing the right unit of study? Changed the focus of your course? Want to change or add majors and minors? Need advice? Make an appointment for a one-on-one chat with a Student Advisor by ing [email protected] COURSE STRUCTURES are now available! Course structures can be found in this guide or you can access your course structure at: CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT Careers and Employment offers a range of free services to students: Counselling provides free and confidential individual career counselling Jobs vacation, part or full time graduate employment Workshops assist in career planning and job hunting Resume checking services Interview practice workshops Careers Library a range of videos and books available for loan Services for international students. Further information available at: D DIARY 2013 Get your free diary from the Swinburne Student Amenities Association (SSAA) located at The George Building, Ground Floor, 34 Wakefield Street. E it s your responsibility! Actively check your messages don t miss out on important information! Swinburne will communicate with you via your Swinburne address i.e. [email protected] To redirect Swinburne s to your preferred address, follow instructions listed at: Need to amend your ENROLMENT? To assist students with enrolment amendments degree planning sessions are available to assist in this process. Session times will be communicated to students through Blackboard and via . Remember to access Allocate+ to timetable your new units of study after you ve completed your changes. As timetable options can be extremely limited you must be prepared to timetable yourself into places available. You cannot join a class unless you have enrolled and been allocated into that specific class. Check out our EVENTS calendar FBE runs a number of events throughout the year. Keep up with what's happening by visiting and click on events calendar on right menu. 10

11 EXAMS -Last to Complete Exam Final year students who did not successfully complete only one final year unit of study may be eligible to apply for a supplementary assessment. Applications, together with your degree planner should be lodged with the Faculty Administration Office no later than midday on the fifth working day after publication of results in the final semester. To apply you must have passed all units of study in the Award - except for the one you are applying for - and made a genuine attempt, presented for and failed that unit of study in the final teaching period. Or the failed unit of study has taken place in the penultimate teaching period, and it was not in your best interest to repeat the unit in the final teaching period because of administrative or logistical difficulties. A genuine attempt includes fulfilment of all assessment requirements for the unit of study and a mark of 40% or more. Only one application can be made. Application forms are available at: Waiting on EXEMPTIONS? If you are a new student and want to finalise your exemptions you have 2 weeks after your first enrolment session to apply for any exemptions. You will need to submit your results or evidence of completion from previous qualifications by then, as exemption applications will not be considered after this. F Have your semester FEES been finalised? If you are paying your fees upfront, please refer to your Confirmation of Enrolment letter for the payment due date. Note: A $200 penalty applies for late payment. Need a FORM? Check the website first: FREE use of the Hawthorn Pool! Swinburne students have free access and use of the pool facilities at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Linda Crescent Hawthorn. The pool is 50 metres in length and heated to a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius making it perfect for swimming summer and winter! Please present your current student ID card to the front desk to obtain your pool pass card. For seasonal opening hours check the website G Giving GIFTS All unit of study convenors, semester teaching staff and general administrative staff are not permitted to accept gifts during the semester until after final results are released. Don t miss out on GRADUATION! In order to graduate, you need to apply online to receive your testamur (certificate/award) and/or a letter of completion. This should be done during your final semester of study, before you sit your final exams/assessments and before you receive your results. Online application forms are available from: L Need to take some LEAVE? Leave of Absence (LOA) is a period of approved absence you can take from your course after completing one academic year of your current degree. Students can apply for a maximum of one academic year's Leave of Absence. Complete a LOA form and submit it to Student Admin prior to census date for the study period. You can download the form from: For international students, please contact the Faculty directly. Notification by , verbal or written advice to Unit of study Convenors is not sufficient. 11

12 M MATHS and Stats Help Centre (MASH) Struggling with your first year Maths or Statistics unit of study? Don t stress - help is available! Visit MENTOR/LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Students who have been enrolled with the Faculty of Business and Enterprise for at least six months (preferably a year) can apply to become a Business Mentor. Business Mentors assist new students to the faculty. They may show them around campus, provide some tips on good study practices, introduce them to the cool spots in Hawthorn, help them settle in, and direct them to student services where appropriate. They can answer questions like How do I borrow things from the library? and Where do I go to change a subject? and Who can help me find some place to live?. The service of a Business Mentor is free and students in their second or third semester are especially encouraged to sign up to get connected with their fellow classmates. All Mentors receive training appropriate to their role, leadership opportunities and recognition (certificate) from their Faculty. FBE Leaders are responsible for driving the faculty s social activities and network; it s fun to be a Leader! Students who are interested in becoming a Mentor, or would like to get in touch with a Business Mentor, can contact [email protected] or N NIGHT BUS A free bus service, departing from outside the AGSE Building, corner John and Wakefield Street is available to take you to your car or local residence after dark. Operating times Monday to Thursday 7.10pm 9.40pm For further enquires please contact SSAA on or security on O ORIENTATION Orientation gives you the chance to get a feel for campus life in a relaxed and fun atmosphere and gives you a fabulous introduction to your new campus. Visit: Q Got a QUESTION? How do I get remote acess to Swinburne Network drives? What scholarships are available for Swinburne Abroad programs? I am struggling, what do I do? I need to purchase a laptop/computer does Swinburne have any arrangements with preferred suppliers? What is the difference between deferral and leave of absence? If I work and study, which education expenses may be tax deductible? How do I change my subjects for next semester? Answers to these commonly asked questions may be found in Ask George website which allows student to search for common answers and submit enquires of their own. Find out more

13 R RESULTS online Your results are available online at: The easy 1, 2, 3: 1. Enter your student number and your password 2. Click on My Results 3. View your results S SCHOLARSHIPS let you earn while you learn Most students think scholarships are granted solely on academic merit, but there are a range of scholarships with a range of criteria there might be one for you. For information on scholarships visit SPECIAL CONSIDERATION The purpose of Special Consideration is to give a student, whose work for a mid-semester test or a final exam has been adversely affected by an extraordinary event beyond their control, a further opportunity to demonstrate their ability. For further information visit: Special examinations will only be granted if you have complied with all assessment requirements during the semester and are normally held during the special exam period. Application forms are to be submitted online using the following link: Online applications must be accompanied by appropriate supporting evidence. If consideration is sought for a medical reason, the medical impact statement form on the online application must be completed and stamped by a medical practitioner. The online application must be submitted before close of business on the third working day after the conclusion of the exam or assessment due date. STUDENT EXPERIENCE Do you have questions but not sure where they should be directed? Is your transition into university life running smoothly? Are you aware of all the services on offer to Swinburne students? At the Faculty of Business and Enterprise our aim is to improve the student s transition into university life and to enhance and improve the quality of the academic and personal experience of the student while at university. The Student Support Service has been created within the Faculty of Business and Enterprise to help students find the answers. Contact: Client Services Reception Telephone: [email protected] STUDENT EXCHANGE Want to travel overseas whilst completing your degree? Want to give your resume a competitive edge? Here s a unique opportunity just for you: Go on International Exchange Program during your degree! Where would you like to go? Austria, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Peru, Spain, Sweden, UK or the USA? 13

14 As a Swinburne student you have the opportunity to live and study in another culture, ensuring you get the best of both worlds see the sights, and gaining Swinburne academic credit at the same time. Now that s a learning experience you don t want to miss! Don't sit in class daydreaming about seeing the world get out there and make it happen! Visit SUMMER/WINTER TERM For the opportunity to speed up or spread out your studies by enrolling in one or two selected units of study. For further details visit: T Important TIMETABLE Information Check your Allocate+ timetable on the website: or go to for timetables on all units of study offered within Swinburne. Step One: Preference Entry Mode Select preferences remember this is not your final timetable Be aware that classes may be cancelled at short notice due to lack of numbers; students may be reallocated to remaining available classes for the unit of study; full-time students may be moved from evening to day-time classes to make room for part-timers Check your Allocate+ timetable prior to first week of classes Step Two: Allocation Adjustment Mode Changes to your timetable can now be made Once allocation is complete, you must attend classes at the times you are registered for on Allocate+. You will be asked to leave if you are not registered See Student Admin if you have problems, valid timetable problems may include: Part-time students unable to allocate to an evening class Final semester students who cannot allocate to a mandatory unit of study Students with irreconcilable timetable clashes in compulsory units of study that must be taken in Semester 1. Administration staff will try to help with timetable problems where possible, however reasons such as: units of study clash with part-time work commitments, long distance travel or wanting to attend class with a friend will not be considered as valid reasons and cannot be accommodated. If you experience Technical problems when accessing the Allocate+ system please go to: Don t forget full-time students are normally expected to be available to attend classes Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5.00pm. W WITHDRAWING units of study Census and payment dates are on your Confirmation of Enrolment. Check these if you need to withdraw to avoid financial and academic penalties. For all important dates, please visit: calendar/useful-information.html 14

15 GET INVOLVED Successful people take advantage of all opportunities presented to them. This is your opportunity to start strong in your course, become a top student and stand-out candidate in your future career path of choice. The Faculty of Business and Enterprise is offering you the opportunity to join the Faculty Leadership Program. Benefits include: Development of leadership and mentoring skills Enhance your resume Direct engagement with the Faculty of Business and Enterprise Access to the use of dedicated meeting rooms in the AGSE building Personalised reference letter from the Faculty of Business and Enterprise Opportunity to undertake workshops relevant to future career prospects You can choose to undertake one or more of the following activities: Support the Faculty of Business and Enterprise during events and activities Facilitate presentations to fellow students Mentor and assist commencing students Be involved in basic administrative tasks Participate in transition to HED programs for commencing students If you are interested and would like to know more please go to the student support webpage: Alternatively you can contact us at [email protected] 15

16 IT Information & Systems For more information on IT services, offers and programs visit Allocate+ Allocate+ is a web based class allocation system for both Swinburne Higher Education & TAFE students. This system is designed to simplify the process of creating a student timetable. Students are able to indicate their preferred attendance time slots for the Units in the standard semesters they are enrolled in, or place themselves in a class, provided that those changes match each individual unit's delivery method. More Info: Important Dates Semester One Term 1 and 2 Preference Entry Mode Opens Fri 25th January (5pm) Preference Entry Mode Closes Mon 18th February (9am) Allocation Adjustment Mode Opens Thurs 21st February (5pm) Allocation Adjustment Mode Closes Wed 13th March (5pm) Term 2 Wed 24th April (9am) Winter Term Allocate Adjustment Mode Opens Mon 10th June (5pm) Allocate Adjustment Mode Closes Wed 26th June (9am) Semester Two Term 3 and 4 Preference Entry Mode Opens Fri 12th July (5pm) Preference Entry Mode Closes Monday 29th July (9am) Allocation Adjustment Mode Opens Thurs 1 st August (5pm) Allocation Adjustment Mode Closes Wed 21st August (5pm) Term 4 2nd October (9am) Summer Term Allocation Adjustment Mode Opens Mon 2 nd December (5pm) Allocation Adjustment Mode Closes Wed 8 th January 2014 (9am) 16

17 My.Swinburne The My.Swinburne system gives students and staff the opportunity to access information from commonly used Swinburne University applications using a single username and password. From My.Swinburne students can access information from: WebMail - Receive and send Blackboard - Access subjects and announcements (Higher Education students only) WebCT - Access subjects and announcements (TAFE students only) Library - View information on loans, holds, fines, etc. Ask George - Search FAQs and get information relevant to all current students Allocate Plus - View subject timetable information (Higher Education students only) View provisional and final exam timetables (all students) View subject results and Commonwealth Assistance Notices (CAN) View the interactive demonstration at Blackboard Welcome to online learning at Swinburne. Teachers may have set up their subjects differently but your online subjects could include: subject materials submission of assignments information about your marks and progress discussion groups and quizzes and self tests (assessments) How do I get into the e-learning system? You can access the system through a web browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox. You will need a computer with a connection to the Internet. You can access your subjects in 2 ways: Option 1 Through My.Swinburne by selecting the appropriate subject under the My WebCT section Option 2 Through the following address: NOTE: You must allow pop-ups be allowed for this web site in order for it to function properly You can click here to check that your Internet Browser will work with your e-learning subjects. You will need a Username and Password to log in. for this will be: Username = Full Swinburne 7 digit student ID number (see your student card) Password Date of Birth e.g If unchanged via My.Swinburne 17

18 Useful Links and Resources Student Info Centre Library International Support Services Academic Calendar Events & Campus Life Policies and Procedures E-Counselling Business and Enterprise Faculty student enquiries FBE Student Support Campus Address AGSE114 Level 1, AGSE Building Cnr Wakefield and William Streets Hawthorn VIC 3122 Contact us Telephone: (03) Facsimile: (03) Office hours** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8am - 4pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 2pm **These times are subject to change during peak periods. 18