EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS Professor Flavio Menezes Head, School of Economics WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS

Professor Flavio MenezesHead, School of Economics

WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

PROGRAM

Time Speaker Position Speech9:00am – 9:20am Professor Flavio

Menezes Head of School General Welcome

9:20am – 9:30am Hayley Wood Transition Advisor, Learning

HubStudent Services Representative for undergraduate and postgraduate students

9:30am – 9:40am Marko Bogicevic

UQ Economics Society (UQES)

The benefits of joining a student organisation

9:40am – 9:50am John Black Current UQ Economics student

Overview of the Economics Website & Community Blackboard page

9:50am – 10:00am Anna Richards Volunteering Coordinator Careers Employment Services

ALL Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students breakout to advisory rooms

Session 1: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students:

PROGRAM

Time Speaker Position Speech10:00am – 10:10am Deanne Strachan,

Iain MunroBEL Faculty academic advisors BEL Faculty information, including key

dates and support

10:10am – 10:25am A/Prof. KK Tang 1st Year Economics Lecturer General introduction for first year students

10:25am – 10:35am Jonathon Black

UQ PASS Coordinator Overview: Peer Assisted Study Program

10:35am – 10:45am Kelly Dann Librarian Resources and Assistance for 1st year students

Time Speaker Position Speech10:00am – 10:15am A/Prof. Mohammad

AlauddinPostgraduate Coursework Coordinator

Welcome

10:15am - 10:25am Martin Cvelbar Research Information Librarian Postgraduate Library Resources

10:25am – 10:40am Julie Waldon, Rachel Panousis

Postgraduate Advisors Postgraduate Students: Getting Started

10:40am – 10:50am Julie Waldon, Rachel Panousis

Postgraduate Advisors Questions

Session 2: Undergraduate Students (Physiology Lecture Theatre, Building 63, Room 358)

Session 2: Postgraduate Students (Physiology Lecture Theatre, Building 63, Room 360)

UQ TODAY

UQ ECONOMICS: WHERE DO WE STAND?

According to RePEc (Jan 2014), we are ranked 38th in the world http://ideas.repec.org/top/top.econdept.html

Economics Academic staff were awarded $100 000 in the last Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery round.

Our School has an ARC Laureate Fellow, and two ARC Future Fellows.

Our ambition is to become the BEST School of Economics that Australia has ever had.

We aim to offer an education in Economics that is world class

http://ideas.repec.org/top/top.econdept.html

http://ideas.repec.org/top/top.econdept.html

OUR APPROACH TO TEACHING

We endeavor to:Offer a cutting-edge curriculumProvide intellectually stimulating lecturesAttract talented students and lecturers

Well rounded students who pursue careers in the private sector, government and not-for-profit sectors.

Students who influence some of the main issues of our times: ageing population, climate change, and how to benefit from the resources boom.

Your University experience should go beyond economics. The University has over 130 clubs and societies, sporting opportunities etc … Join up today.

Brisbane is a vibrant, multi-cultural city with lots to offer – go explore!

HONOURS IN ECONOMICSUQ’s economics honours program has an international reputation for producing outstanding, highly motivated and skilled graduates that are well placed for entrance into top PhD programs, especially in the USA, and places at the RBA, Federal Treasury, Consulting companies, etc.

Since 2009, nine UQ Economics Honours graduates have been offered PhD placements with North American universities on full scholarships:

Kim Nguyen in 2012- University of British Columbia

Archibald Scholar Ben Young in 2011 – Princeton University

Josh O’Donnell in 2011 – New York University

Steven Hamilton in 2009 – University of Michigan

Aubrey Clark in 2010 – Harvard University

Tom Gole in 2009 – Australian Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship to undertake graduate study at Harvard University

Other recent UQ Economics Honours graduates completing their PhD’s in the US include Amy Wagner at Northwestern University, Zheng Huagn at the University of California and Joseph Mullins at New York University

INFLUENCING THE PUBLIC DEBATEUQ Economics regularly invites top economists to discuss relevant economic policy issues. Examples include:

10th Asia Pacific Productivity Conference (APPC) from 8 -11 July 2014Peter Bogetoft (Copenhagen Business School)William Greene (New York University)Dale Jorgenson (Harvard University)Chiang Kao (National Cheng Kung University)Subal Kumbhakar (Binghamton University)Victor Podinovski (Warwick University)Peter Schmidt (Michigan State University)Robin Sickles (Rice University)Léopold Simar (Université Catholique de Louvain)Paul Wilson (Clemson University)

23rd Colin Clark Memorial Lecture with Professor John QuigginAdvanced Methods for Productivity and Efficiency AnalysisTime Series Modelling and Analysis

Presented by Professor Andrew Harvey (Cambridge)

FACTS

Over 1200 Students

Undergraduate approx: 70%Post-graduate approx. 30%

Including over 350 international students from over 40 countries

Majors in the Bachelor of Economics program:International Trade and FinanceBusiness and IndustryQuantitative MethodsNatural Resources and Environment Economics and Public Policy

POSTGRADUATE ECONOMICS

PhD and Research Masters ProgramsAn economics PhD at UQ involves making an original contribution in the field of economics, which is suitable for publication as a book or as several articles in well-ranked economic journals.

Postgraduate Coursework Programs:Master of Business Economics*Master of Development Economics*Master of EconomicsMaster of Health Economics*Master of International Economics and Finance*Master of Economics and Public Policy*Grad Cert in EconomicsGraduate Diploma in EconomicsGraduate Diploma in Health Economics* Including Advanced

FIRST YEAR LECTURERS, SEM 1

ECON1010 Introductory MicroeconomicsECON1020 Introductory MacroeconomicsECON1050 Tools of Economic AnalysisECON1310 Quantitative Economic and Business Analysis A

Mr Carl Sherwood A/Prof Kam Ki Tang

Dr Marco Faravelli A/Prof John Asafu Adjaye

MASTERS LECTURERS, SEM 1

ECON7010 Microeconomics for BusinessECON7020 Macroeconomics for BusinessECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics

Dr Thanh Le Dr Bryan Morgan A/Professor John Asafu Adjaye

Postgraduate Coursework CoordinatorA/Prof Mohammad Alauddin

FURTHER INFORMATION

Level 6 Reception, Colin Clark Building (39)St Lucia Campus

P: 07 3365 6570F: 07 3365 7299E: [email protected] W: www.uq.edu.au/economics

www.facebook.com/uniofqldeconomics

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.uq.edu.au/economics

EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS

UQ STUDEN

T SERVICE

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HOW DO WE HELP?

WHO ARE WE & WHAT DO WE DO?

Accommodation Support


Learning Support


Careers Support


Personal Counselling


Transition Support


Disability Support


Multi Faith Chaplaincy

WHERE ARE WE & WHEN CAN YOU ACCESS US?

Building 21D(across from Boost Juice)

- Advisors- Appointments

GET INVOLVED!

New2UQQ

[email protected]

TO FIND OUT MORE…

www.uq.edu.au/student-services

Marko Bogicevic, Presidentwww.uqes.com.au [email protected]

Eloise [email protected]

The University of Queensland Economics Society (UQES) is a dynamic student organisation which aims to enrich the university life of its members by providing opportunities for professional development and social interaction in economics and related fields. The UQES achieves these goals through various events and initiatives designed to create value for both our members and sponsors. What does the UQES do?The UQES has three main focus areas:•Corporate networking (Careers and Cocktails 18th March etc.)•Social activities (First Year Dinner, Launch Parties, Econ Dinner etc.)•Publications (Corporate & Social – Becon guide, Careers guide etc.)

tiny.cc/uqes

http://www.uqes.com.au/


DO YOU DEMAND:

When: 6pm, Tuesday 18th of March (Week 3)Where: UQ Union Complex, Holt Room

Tickets will cost $20 (ONLY $15 AFTER THIS EVENT) and be on sale around uni. Come along for your chance to win fantastic prizes from CPA, meet other students studying Economics, and have a chat to your lecturers, tutors, PASS Leaders and members of the 2014 UQES Executive. Email [email protected] if you have any questions!

• Awesome prizes?• Fantastic

company?• Delicious dinner?• Trivia?

UQES will maximise your surplus at the FIRST YEAR DINNER


CAREERS& RECRUITMENTCENTRE


P +61 3365 4222E [email protected]

UQ BUSINESS SCHOOLUQ SCHOOL OF ECONOMICSTC BEIRNE SCHOOL OF LAW

The Careers and Recruitment Centre is a dedicated team which assists students from UQ Business School, the School of Economics, and TC Beirne School of Law to increase their employability, access opportunities and manage their careers.





Individual consultations• Career option exploration• Application and resume review• Job search strategies• Links to available employment opportunities

What we do





Internships • from 2nd year of study• Apply what you are learning to a professional work

environment

Graduate Placements• Full time ongoing or contract positions• Locally, Nationally, Internationally

Opportunities





Community Engagement Program• Enables groups of students to work on a project for a

not for profit or charity organisation• Starts mid semester 1

Career Mentoring Program• Links motivated students with industry professionals

in their field of interest

Develop





Edge Student Leadership Series• 6 lectures by inspirational leaders who provide insight on

their personal and career journeys.

Workshops• Skills development and employability

Networking opportunities• Events and functions connecting students with industry

professionals and potential employers

Explore and Network





Find out more

• Please visit our website for any information regarding our services.

www. careerservices.business.uq.edu.au

• Subscribe to our newsletters via our website.

• Like our facebook page to find out about available opportunities and upcoming events

www.facebook.com/UQBEL.employmentservices

http://careerservices.business.uq.edu.au/

ONLINE:1. First Year Students: www.bel.uq.edu.au/first-year-students2. Current Students: www.bel.uq.edu.au/current-students 3. All Students:

Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/faqs my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/ myAdvisor (Enrolment matters, Financial matters, Rights & responsibilities, Forms): www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/ Program planning toolkit: www.bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans

IN PERSON:1. Faculty Collaborative Learning Centre (Level 1, Colin Clark Building)

General enquiries Assignment submissions Space for small group presentations and study meetings After hours Computer Lab Access Exchange information and consultations Appointments with Faculty Academic Administrative Officers (Undergraduate - program planning, credit,

cross-institutional study, graduation)2. Schools

General enquiries

INFORMATION

BEL Faculty OfficeLaw

EconomicsBusiness

http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/first-year-students

http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/current-students

http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/current-students

http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/faqs

https://student.my.uq.edu.au/

http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/

http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/program-plans

KEY DATESIMPORTANT DATES ONLINE: www.uq.edu.au/startingatuq/

DOMESTIC STUDENTS: You should have enrolled on mySI-net by now;

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: You must enrol via mySI-net by 28 February;

ALL STUDENTS: Add or substitute courses by end of week 2 without penalty; Finalize enrolment by census date*:

Semester 1 = 31 March; Semester 2 = 31 AugustNB: Some INTENSIVE courses may have a different enrolment due date, and census date.

Last day to drop courses without academic penalty (financial liability will remain): Semester 1 = 30 April; Semester 2 = 30 September

*If you have not paid all of your fees by the semester census date your enrolment will be cancelled.

YOU are responsible for confirming YOUR program of study and ensuring that YOU enrol in the correct courses by the due dates.

http://www.uq.edu.au/startingatuq/

OPPORTUNITIESINTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES: www.bel.uq.edu.au/exchange

Start planning your exchange early – the application process takes 12 months;

CAREERS AND RECRUITMENT: http://careerservices.business.uq.edu.au/ Short term internship placements with a range of organisations; Volunteer placements in Australia and internationally; Graduate roles with some of the world’s largest organisations; Network with employers, industry professionals and alumni;

EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS: http://careerservices.business.uq.edu.au/event/edge-student-leadership-series-2014

The Edge Student Leadership Series. Listen to, and connect with, inspirational leaders.

http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/exchange

http://careerservices.business.uq.edu.au/

http://careerservices.business.uq.edu.au/event/edge-student-leadership-series-2014

Involve me and I’ll understand

KK Tang

Imagine this…

• Let’s move fast forward to 3 or 4 years from now.

• You have just graduated from UQ and you are looking for a job.

• You have been shortlisted for an interview for an economist position.

• I am the interviewer.

How much would you expect or want to earn annually?

A. Below $30,000B. $30,000-$35,000C. $35,000-$40,000D. $40,000-$45,000E. $45,000-$50,000F. $50,000-$55,000G. $55,000-$60,000H. etc.

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• Now ask one of you neighbors how much he/she expects/wants to earn.

• Please raise your hand if you expect/want to earn more than your neighbor.

How much would you expect or want to earn?

• What make you “worth” more than your peers?

• What make you “worth” $$$?• Is it your knowledge?• Is it your ability to solve complex

problems?

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Imagine that…

• Bitcoin is a digital currency. Doing a money transaction using Bitcoin costs much less than using a bank.

• It is gaining popularity.• You are asked to write an report to analyse the

potential impact of Bitcoin on the banking sector.

• What do you know that your boss can’t get it directly from the Internet/Google/Wikipedia?

• If your boss can get it directly from the Internet, why would he/she pay you $$$ to get the same answer? 43

What are Employers looking for when hiring staff?

• Besides good economic knowledge & analytical skills:

• Communication skills (verbal and writing)• Team work skills• Ability to adapt to new challenges

How will you do in a tutorial?

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A Chinese proverb…

• Tell me and I’ll forget.• Show me and I’ll remember. • Involve me and I’ll understand.

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Peer Assisted Study Session PASS

Johnny Black – ECON1010/ECON1020 PASS

Coordinator

What is PASS?

•Summaries; practical questions and MCQ practices.•Summary sheets of key content•Great way to meet people•PASS leaders are 2nd/3rd year students who have excelled in subjects recently

Can help you reach your desired grade (whether that’s a 4, 5, 6 or 7)

- Can help you with anything else regarding starting uni

How do you find a park at 9am?When is the best time to go to the Red Room?

PASS Overall

Under review in 2014; different subjects have different approaches

ECON1010 – Starts week 3 (come after tutes)ECON1020 – Starts week 2 (come before tutes)ECON1310 – Starts week 2 (you can decide

whether to go to PASS or tutes first) ECON1050 – Starts week 3

Email [email protected] if you have any questions; we’ll get back to you ASAP.


PASS Consult

•In Colin Clark (39) – Room 513• Scary office; but not scary coordinators, so just knock

- ECON1010/1020 – 12pm – 2pm Mondays- ECON1310/1320 – Tuesday afternoons (check

Blackboard/ask your PASS leaders)- ECON1050 – 9am – 11am Tuesday- CML (ECON1310/ECON1320) – 9am – 11am

Wednesdays

Welcome to UQ Library

BEcon Welcome

Kelly Dann

Name of presentation Month 2009

• You can use any branch library

• Social Sciences and Humanities Library (SSAH)

• Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm

• Sat – Sun 9am – 5pm

• Open 24/7

• Duhig Tower (building 2)

• Biological Sciences Library

• Level 2 Law Library

• Engineering and Sciences Library

Where do I go?


www.library.uq.edu.au

Provides access to:

My Library your personalised

library page

Summon library search engine

Library catalogue

Course readings / exam papers

Databases

Online help

….. Plus much more


UQ student ID card = UQ Library card• Use it to borrow books

• Use it to pay for printing/copying/scanning

• Security guards patrol 24/7 library spaces and check student IDs

How do I borrow?


Talk and TourOweek & Week 1: Mon – Fri: 10am, 12 noon, 2pmLibrary Conf Room, Duhig Bldg

‘Discover the UQ Library’

Onlinehttp://www.library.uq.edu.au/locations

http://www.library.uq.edu.au/locations

http://www.library.uq.edu.au/locations


http://www.learn.uq.edu.au

Library 101 tutorial - Blackboard

http://www.library.uq.edu.au/help/bel-online-tutorial


Economics Student Community on BlackBoard


Library Workshops• Getting Started in the UQ Library

• Assignment Research – Business & Economics

• Find it! Company & Market Information

• Use it! Google & Google Scholar

• Find it! News and Media

• Use it! Refworks

http://www.library.uq.edu.au/training



Assignment Research – Business & EconomicsClass Times




How do I get further help?Ask the Library!http://www.library.uq.edu.au/asklib/

• In person at any branch

• Via chat

• Via email

• AskIT for IT Technical help (for eg. Eduroam, Password, Blackboard help)

http://www.library.uq.edu.au/asklib/


Good luck with your studies!

See you in the Library!

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EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS Professor Flavio Menezes Head, School of Economics WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS