Pre-Arrival Information & Induction Activities
Welcome Pack
Prior to arrival on campus, you will receive a Welcome Pack containing registration and orientation materials which are essential to those undertaking a programme of study including:
- Students guide to Glasgow Caledonian University
- MBA programme handbook
- Semester timetable
- A guide to Blackboard
- Finance and funding advice
- An overview of student services and support
Pre-Session Induction Week
Directly before the first semester a 10-day induction programme will take place. It addresses issues such as the broad field of management learning, the history and status of the MBA, the demands of academic writing in the UK university sector. There is an early opportunity to become familiar with the university’s systems and importantly develop an understanding of the library information service.
Induction involves a series of orientation sessions that will enable you to familiarise yourself with your peers and the university. This time will allow you to resolve many domestic issues which arise such as opening bank accounts, resolving any accommodation issues, and becoming oriented in new surrounds, etc.
2008/09 Session Induction Week:
9th – 18th September 2007
Tuesday 9th September
Seminar 2 CPD Centre |
Wednesday 10th September
Seminar 2 CPD Centre |
Thursday 11th September
Seminar 2 CPD Centre |
Friday 12th September
Seminar 2 CPD Centre |
9.30 am Welcome Refreshments
Social Space 1st Floor
CPD Centre
MORNING SESSION 10.00am
- Introduction by Keith Halcro Programme Leader
- Meet your classmates
- Your expectations and staff expectations
- The changing nature of organisational life and its impact on Masters programmes
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MORNING SESSION 9.30 am
9.30 Workshop: Understanding Glasgow Culture. Kate Lanka, Adrian Lui
Introduction from:
10.45 Morna Lawson, English Language Tutor
10.45 Liz Banks, CBS Librarian
10.55 Robert McKain, Finance Officer
11..20 Margaret Ward,
International Student Adviser and Fresh Talent Student |
MORNING SESSION 9.30 am
9.30 Introduction to the Careers Service Ellen Gibson
9.45 Workshop presented by Morna Lawson, English Language Tutor:
Critical Reading & Note-taking for Academic Work |
MORNING SESSION
9.30AM START
Keith Halcro, Director MBA
Case study: Robin Hood
- How to analyse a case study
- Discussion led by students
- Feedback by lecturer
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12.30 LUNCH 1ST FLOOR SOCIAL SPACE |
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AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM START
- Matriculation: check original documents ( visa, passport, qualifications, references),
- The Base for matriculation cards
- Tour of the university
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AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM START
CITY OF GLASGOW TREASURE HUNT
3.30 RETURN TO CPD CENTRE FOR RESULTS AND AWARDING WINNER’S PRIZE |
AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM START
Continuation of morning session |
AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM START
Continuation of morning session |
Monday 15th September
Seminar 1 CPD Centre |
Tuesday 16th September |
Wednesday 17th September
Seminar 1 CPD Centre |
Thursday 18th September
Seminar 1 CPD Centre |
MORNING SESSION 10.00am
Assessment 1 – note taking
Assessment 2 – write Robin Hood case study question |
VISIT TO STIRLING CASTLE
Stirling Castle is the grandest of Scotland’s castles and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the country. 250 feet above the plain on an extinct volcano, Stirling became the strategic military key to the kingdom during the 13th & 14th century Wars Independence and was the favourite royal residence of the Stuart Monarchs |
9.00 am BREAKFAST IN SOCIAL SPACE TO MEET FELLOW STUDENTS |
MORNING SESSION
9.30AM START
Drop-in session with tutor
Tour of the Library, CBS Librarian
Workshop: getting the best out of the library resources & services |
WELCOME FAIR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISER
SALTIRE CENTRE |
12.30 LUNCH 1ST FLOOR SOCIAL SPACE |
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AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM START
Continuation of morning workshop
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AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM START
Workshop: Introduction to Transcultural Group Working, Kate Lanka
FREE TIME |
AFTERNOON SESSION
2PM START
How to Make Networking Work for You
Barbara Peel
AFTERNOON TEA
WITH CURRENT STUDENTS,
FRIENDS & FAMILY |
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