Sept 2009 IntakeCourse Induction

Teng Kwok KheongFCIOB FBEng FSIB FHKICE PCEng CMILT MBIFM

Singapore RepresentativeFellow of Heriot Watt University

FM17 CM19QS 14MSc

Denotation of Class

a) Very Brief on the University

b) Brief Introduction of New Students c) Brief on Procedures

d) Questions and Answers

Timetable for the day

Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs

Heriot-Watt UniversityCampuses

3 in UK

Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs

Heriot-Watt UniversityUniversity partnerships

20 in UK

Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs

Heriot-Watt UniversityApproved Learning Partners

13 in UK

Heriot Watt has business partners to

deliver administrative, financial and other services.

Trent Global Education Group is an Approved Support Centre for Singapore, China and Thailand.

Interactive University• Eikon• EBS Americas• Arab International Education

Heriot-Watt Business Partners

Heriot-Watt structure

Management

SupportServices

Board

ResearchCo-ordination

Board

Learning& Teaching

Board

Senate

Schools and Support Units

Quality Enhancement& StandardsCommittee

PostgraduateStudies

Committee

UndergraduateStudies

CommitteeOthers

Court

Senate• Approves courses• Makes awards• Assures quality

Heriot-Watt structure

Admin• Registrar• Director of student

services• Recruitment and

Admissions

School• Nominated school

contact

Senior Management• Secretary (signs contracts)• Deputy Principal (approves

Quality)• Director of Communications

(approve marketing)

• MBA• Management Programme• Built Environment• Petroleum Engineering• IT• Urban studies• Food Science• Energy Engineering

Heriot-Watt Programmes

Heriot-Watt MUST take full responsibility for

• Academic standards• Programme quality• Student experience

No matter where the student is studying

UK Code of Practice

Heriot-Watt University WILL

• Maintain the reputation of all awards and ensure comparability across all modes of study

• Ensure that all students accepted have a reasonable chance of success

• NOT discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, disability

Heriot-Watt ethics and values

Heriot-Watt• Set curriculum• Prepare course

materials• Matriculate students• Assess student work• Provide feedback• Make awards

Academic Partner responsibilities

Academic Partner• Recruit

applicants• Tutor students• Support

students• Provide context• Provide

feedback

• All exams outside the Scottish campuses are held in an independent location (International Centre of Examinations)

• All invigilations (including on-campus) is by independent people

• All student assessments that contribute to a final grade are marked by HWU staff .

Academic standards

• Sustainable growth• Enhance learning and teaching• Student learning experience• Employability

Learning and Teaching Strategy

• Develop processes to allow students from around the world to share experience Vision (VLE)

• Student exchange• Balance between international and Scottish

experience

Student learning experience

• Ensure that all courses help all students to develop professional careers

• Cross cultural skills• Links to international Alumni

Employability

An undergraduate year of study has 1200 hours of student effort (30 weeks at 40 hours per week)

A postgraduate year of study has 1800 hours of student effort (45 weeks at 40 hours per week)

UK national framework

To ensure consistency of applications and to ensure that all students have a fair chance Heriot-Watt has the final decision in determining who can be matriculated as a student

Heriot-Watt will work with partners to ensure that we understand local student needs and qualifications

Programme quality : admissions

Registration Forms, Cards Registration Form Registration Numbers—used in all exams and

queries Student Cards

The Registration Form

Student Card

Teaching Methods:a) Average 30 contact hours by lecturingb) 60 ( 90) minimum hours self studyc) 40 hours ( 60) on coursework/assignment

Attendance: Not compulsory but please take all opportunities to attend. Attendance sheets are sent back to the University.

Procedures

Lecturing

Please read course notes and prepare questions before-hand.

Prepare questions on assignment approximately the 4th lesson.

Assignment submission around the 12th week. Form study group yourself. Attempt all past year examination questions. Practise assignment question. NO standard answers will be provided

Counseling Compile your questions and forward to

info@trentglobal.com Do not raise last minute questions Do not ask for “how to answer” type of

question Make appointment with Teng for individual

discussion or small group discussion (it will be during office hours)

RAY Structure As from September 2008, the University will

adopt all the revised modules. This is part of the continuation improvement of the academic curriculum of all universities.

BSc---8 modules with 1.5 times the credits and content of the old modules.

MSc---8 modules with less emphasis on the dissertation

Modules Arrangement

Sept 09 MSc Student Modules

MSc Sept 09 Jan 10 June 10 Sept 10 Jan 11

CPM POBE,CTDissert Prop

CFMDissert 2

PM:TPC&P

PM:SI BMBEPV&R

FM POBE,C&PDissert Prop

AMM, SPFMDissert 2

SPP SPM BMBEPV&R

QS, CFM POBE,CT,Dissert Prop

CFMDissert 2

C&P BMBEPREMS

QSFMV&R

Dissert Prop,Draft (s) Final Draft

submissionsubmissionsubmission

Assignments/ Courseworks Very very Important as it constitutes 30% to 50%. No late submission after the scheduled date Marking scheme, cover sheet, procedure (like two

copies) are available in “General info” at “TG Resources”.

User Name: tgstudentjan09 Password: Late submission:

Penalty—marks deduction Air-freight charge ($35. self borne)

Coursework Cover Sheet

Library and resources NUS Library ($300 per year) NTU Library ($300 per year) Lectures slides (at trentglobal web-page) Virtual Learning : “Vision” HWU E-Library: user name (example: daxl,

password: krisipia) ; “pre-expired” www.info4education.com

User name: heriotwatt; password: harlaw (common username and password in General

Information, Lecturers Slides)

Virtual Learning Environment( VLE) Vision Access HWU Email account Library Go to www.trentglobal.edu.sg

Click Vision .-----Vision, Library, Email a) User name: hw-mail/your username given in the PC

Caledonia Authorisation Form b) password: (given in the PC Caledonia Authorisation

Form) username and password: “pre-expired”

PC Caledonia Authorisation Form

Vision Access: Virtual Learning Environment

1. Access the HWU course materials, power point slides etc used at the campus, for the modules taken by you.

2. The Vision access details will be sent tp Trent Global and we will issue to you.

3. The same access details allow you to access your email account. ( xx@hw.ac.uk)

4. If you lose it, the new issue cost is 10 pounds.

Athens accounts Athens Accounts: Example:

user name:hwusbeaab050984134 Password: aab050984134 This is to be used after you access the HWU

library so as to download journals and books.

Send directly to your HWU email address.

Sequence of issue Registration form: 7 to 30 days Student cards: 15 days after returned of the

signed registration form. Caledonia Authorisation Form: 30 days after

returned of the signed registration form. Athens accounts: 7 days after you receive the

Caledonia Form. Email to the Centre if you do not receive.

Online Resource

RICS Web resources It is a very commonly used site as a lot of

relevant information are available. http://www.isurvlive.co.uk/ Username: 1275600 Password:

Examinations Only window periods are given (Students Notice-

board) exact dates only known 14 days before

Exam letter for leave Results: one term lapse. Reassessed: Payment of $72 and have to apply on

prescribed form. The original and reassessed results will show on

transcript. Allow one opportunity for reassessment

Assessment method 1st Attempt: 30% coursework, 70% Exam 2nd Attempt: 100% exam. 3rd Attempt—Repeat: 30% Coursework +70%

Exam.

Exams cannot be deferred unless migation reasons like MC.

Absent from exam is = Fail

Grading A=Excellent B=Very Good C=Good D=Satisfactory (50%) E=Conditional Pass F=Fail

2009/10 Exam Window periods

Examination in Dec: 7th to 18th Dec 09.

Examination in April 2010: 26 April to 21 May

Examination in august 2010: 8 to 13rd August.

Student Notice-board Publish important development Not password protected.

Exam dates and Venue Exam results Scholarships Graduations Notifications. etc

Deferment (subject to HWU approval) Deferment of Exams:

apply two weeks before exams on standard form Reasons & Supporting documents.

Deferment of Studies: (try not to) Standard Form State period of deferment Reasons & Supporting documents

Deferment of Exam Letter

TG Resources All local lecturers ppt slides additional

information.

General Information

Re-assessment Form

Transfer Relevant modules to accumulate 120 UCAS

points A transfer fee of 150 pounds Payment of additional module fee

Payment

3 interest free installments. 1st Payment : 40% by 15/12/09 2nd Payment : 30% by 15/04/09 3rd Payment : 30% by 15/08/09

Bank Loan : Please sign letter of release early.

All late payments : 2% interest

Communications No direct communication with the University All queries go through Trent Global Office hours: 1030 to 1830 Monday to Friday Saturday: upon appointment Telephone: 63721464, 63721465 HP: 91716899 Email: info@trentglobal.com Diana: diana@trentglobal.com

www.hw.ac.uk