WELCOME STUDENTS

Ghana Technology University Coventry University

Dr. Franklin Asamoa Baah

December, 2012

WELCOME STUDENTS

“NOT TO KNOW IS BAD, NOT TO WISH TO

KNOW IS WORSE”

Nigerian Proverb

FUNDAMENTAL FEATURES

Each Course = 50 weeks durationEach Course = 8 modules+ study skills &

research methods programme + individual project

PgC=Attend 4 pass 4 modulesPgD = Attend 8 pass 8 modulesMSc = PgD + individual projectYou always get the highest award

BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE

Four week structureNotes for every moduleAssignment/examination based50 hours of reading35 hours of teaching65 hours of assignment work Two weeks to complete assessments

BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE

Minimum of 80 % attendance is requiredPunctuality is essentialStudent feedback sessions are

compulsoryPenalty for late submissionTwo lives for each module Penalty for copying = FAIL

BASIC FEATURES OF A MODULEBASIC FEATURES OF A MODULE

Pass marks = 40%

ALL modules require 35% minimum pass

on each (Assignments/All Exams/Tests/Etc)

Award with Pass

Award with Merit

Award with Distinction

10 % distinctions, 60 % merits & 30 % pass

IMPORTANT FEATURES

INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDIESINDUSTRIAL VISITSINDUSTRIAL SPEAKERSACTIVE SOCIAL PROGRAMMEPRESTIGIOUS LECTURERS EXCELLENT SUPPORT

RULES TO WATCH

Modules start time etcAttendance taking and penaltiesAssignment submission procedures - no

excusesMust submit hard and soft copy of AssignmentLate submission penalties You will get assignments back after markingRe-submission & associated fee Read the hand-bookAsk if you do not understand anything

Attendance & Submission rules

Rules will be enforcedPenalty for late submission:

1 week late - 10%2 weeks late - 20%2+ weeks late - Fail and resit

Attendance Penalty

Attendance Penalty 80% & more - no penalty70 %-80% attendance – maximum

grade awarded would be grade ‘B+’ (60%)

60 –70% attendance – maximum grade awarded would be grade ‘B-’ (50%)

50 - 60% attendance – mark would be capped at grade C (40%)

below 50% - you will fail, attend module again and pay

FEW LAST WORDS

Remember you are a partner on a successful professional programme - to succeed; work hard, attend, submit on time, do not copy or collaborate but discuss with one another.

THANKS