diploma group - murdoch institute of technology · 4. foundational mathematics for business (core)...
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12.30 – 1.30 Diploma Group Session
Room EH3.050
What we will cover:• Course structure• Contact Hours & Support• Assessment and Attendance• Participation• Academic Misconduct• Timetables• Changes to Enrolment
Any questions?
Write them on post it notes with your neighbour.
Housekeeping – Toilets/Exits/Mobile Phones
Diploma GroupMIT StaffJill KadotaAshley DoyleTanya Wheatley
MIT StudentsJoyCraigMaryam
Course Structure
Course Structure
Diploma of Business
6 core units
2 elective units
Diploma of Communication and
Media Studies
2 core units
6 elective units
Diploma of Information and Communication
Technology
6 core units
2 elective units
Course Structure – Diploma of Business
1. Academic Skills for Business (Core)2. Transforming Business (Core)3. Foundations of Management & Governance (Core)4. Foundational Mathematics for Business (Core)5. Foundations of Economics (Core)6. Foundations of Accounting (Core)
7. Foundations of Business Law / Foundations of Marketing (Elective)8. Introduction to Tourism Systems / Understanding International Politics (Elective)
Each unit is 4 contact hours 2 hour lecture2 hour tutorial
Diploma of Information & Communication Technology
1. Academic Skills for Business (Core)2. Foundations of Programming (Core) 3. Foundations of Discrete Mathematics (Core)4. Foundations of Data Communications (Core)5. Foundations of Computer Systems (Core)6. Principles of Computer Science (Core)
7. Introduction to Information Systems (Elective)8. Any elective unit from Business or Communications and Media Diplomas.
Each unit is 4 contact hours 2 hour lecture2 hour tutorial
Diploma of Communication & Media Studies
1. Academic Skills for Business (Core)2. Ideas and Identity (Core)
3. Introduction to Media Studies (Elective)4. Introduction to Communication (Elective)5. Contemporary Culture (Elective)6. Introduction to Digital Media Skills (Elective)7. Introduction to Journalism (Elective)8. Introduction to Public Relations (Elective)
Each unit is 4 contact hours 2 hour lecture2 hour tutorial
Contact Hours
3 units per trimester = 3 x 4 hours = 12 contact hours per week
4 units per trimester = 4 x 4 hours = 16 contact hours per week
Most of you will be on campus every weekday (Mon-Fri). No classes on
Saturday/Sunday
Earliest class start = 8.30am
Latest finish time = 5.30pm
Sample Timetable
Student is doing 4 Business Diploma units:
Foundational Mathematics for BusinessTransforming BusinessFoundations of EconomicsFoundations of Business Law
Sample Timetable
Student is doing 3 Diploma of Business Units
Academic Skills for BusinessFoundations of EconomicsFoundations of Business Law
MIT Diploma to MU Degree – how it works
MIT Diploma of Business MU Bachelors of Business (Accounting) Part I (1st Year)
Academic Skills for Business BBS100 Academic Skills for Business - 3 points
Transforming Business BBS150 Transforming Business - 3 points
Foundations of Management & Governance BUS176 Foundations of Management and Governance - 3 points
Foundational Mathematics for Business BUS130 Foundational Mathematics for Business - 3 points
Foundations of Economics BUS171 Foundations of Economics - 3 points
Foundations of Accounting BUS170 Foundations of Accounting - 3 points
Foundations of Marketing General Electives - 3 credit points
Foundations of Business Law BSL165 Foundations of Business Law - 3 points
• We don’t teach every unit every trimester
• We have split the diploma units into an A group and a B group.
• We teach all the A units… the following trimester we teach all the B units … the next trimester we teach all the A units
• So – not all units are available every trimester
• If you fail a unit you may not be able to study it again the next trimester. If this happens you are ‘off pathway’ and your course will take longer
A-B-A-B-A Unit system
It’s ok to
- use first names for teachers
- Know and use their contact email
- See teachers in consultation times
Support - Academic Staff
RICHARD JONES
STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER (SSO)9370 1723 [email protected]
Student Support Officer
Study tips, exam techniques, academic
help
Accommodation and welfare
Attendance issues
Job skills, CV / resume and working rights
Motivation and time management
Legal advice
Homesickness and other personal issues
Cultural support groups
Referral to other services
I can help you with:
Support - Lunchtime Workshops
• What is moodle?
• Student Portal
• Come to workshops in week 1 or 2
• Ask your teachers
Moodle demonstration
Quiz – what goes together
Fish andFish and ChipsKimKim and KanyeSaltSalt and PepperKnife and ForkKnifeSuccess and? ???
Success and Attendance go together
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Attendance
Student Marks vs Student Attendance
Unit name
Topics covered
Textbook
Learning Outcomes
Assessments
Lecturer’s details
Unit Outline
Pen and Pencil (probably two)
Note book (take notes in every class)
Binder/Folder (keep all handouts)
Ruler (to keep things straight)
Eraser (mistakes happen)
Highlighter (brighten things up)
Booklist
Booklist is on page 16 of your student handbook
Some books can be purchased from MIT
Some books from MU bookshop
Students are continually assessed through class participation, assignments and exams = multiple assessments (not only final exam)
For more specific assessment criteria refer to the unit outline
Examinations are held at the end of each trimester (week 14 & 15)
Assessments
• Joy is doing Academic Skills for Business
• She never goes to class and she only does the final exam. Can she pass?
• If she does the essay and the exam, can she pass?
• What should she do?
Assessments
Love reading their unit outlines
Attend all (most?) of their classes on time
Complete all assignments on time
Know where and when consultation times are
Attend lunchtime workshops
Respect other students, teachers and staff
Participate actively in class
Ask for help when things go wrong
Successful Students
Students turn to talk
10% (or more in some units) of your marks is participation
How can you get a good participation mark?
What is Participation?
• Good participation means…• being fully prepared for class discussion, having completed all
required readings and homework
• contributing readily to the discussions but not dominating : making thoughtful contributions
• showing interest in and respecting others’ views
• participating actively in groupwork, pairwork, and online activities
• demonstrating ongoing very active involvement
• maintaining excellent attendance (80%+)
• always utilising consultation times if needed or recommended.
What is Participation?
Socrative Quiz
Socrative mobile app
Is it cheating?
Plagiarism
Collusion
Ghostwriting
Purloining
Academic Misconduct
These are all types of Academic Misconduct.You will learn more about this in your units, especiallyMUPC : Communication 1
Ask your teacher or Richard Jones (SSO) for more information if you are unsure
Week 0-2
Can add and drop units until Thursday Week 2
Census Date Monday Week 4
Last date to withdraw without academic penalty
Exams
Weeks 14-15
Changes to your enrolment
Changes to your enrolment
Students come back for Trimester 3
Week 1-13
Classes
Week 14-15
Exams
2 weeks holiday
Your trimester
Handbook Acknowledgement
Please sign the last page of the student handbook
You can do it now
or
We will pick up from you during week 1 and week 2
Feedback, workshops, student details form
andHand in your green student details form
andPlease sign up for week 1-2 workshopsThese are very helpful for new students
andSign and return the last page of the handbook
Please fill out the feedback form
Give out timetables
Questions?
Timetable handout
It’s normal to have questions in your first few weeks while you are figuring everything out
If you have any problems you can email
Or phone
Or drop in
Settling In
Thank you
This presentation available to students online
Final Slide
AcronymsAcronym Expanded
MIT Murdoch Institute of Technology
MU Murdoch University
MUPC Murdoch University Preparation Course
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
DIBP Department of Immigration and Border Protection
CAAW Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare
SSO Student Support Officer
SLC Student Learning Centre
LACE Language and Cultural Exchange
ELICOS English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students
UG/PG Undergraduate/Postgraduate
GP General Practitioner (Doctor)
OSHC Overseas Student Health Cover
EAP English for Academic Purposes