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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
NEW STUDENTS ORIENTATIONTuesday, August 31st , 2010
WELCOME GRADUATING CLASS 2014 ?
WHAT’S WRONG WITH A LITTLE OPTIMISM?
HOST: PROFESSOR D. SCHLANGERDIRECTOR, OFFICE OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
KEY RYERSON POLICIESwww.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/
Policy #157: Establishment of Student E‐mail Accounts for Official University Communication
Do not use hotmail, gmail, coldmail, feemail, or xmail etc..USE RYERSON [email protected]
REASONS :1. We don’t know if it’s really you.2. It could be filtered by Ryerson; and you think you
communicated but you didn’t. 3. Ryerson has an official record of communication.
“The best is yet to come!” Ted Rogers
A bit about room numbers.
TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
TRSMFaculty of Business (division)
• TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
• TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
• TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF RETAIL MANAGEMENT
• TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
TRSBM
Dean: Dr. Ken Jones
TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
TRSBM CONSISTS OF
1) Accounting
2) Economics & Management Science
3) Entrepreneurship & Strategy
4) Finance
5) Human Resource Management
6) Global Management Studies
7) Law and Business
8) Marketing Management
EIGHT DEPARTMENTS (each headed by a Chair):
You will be DECLARING A MAJOR during second semester! You can always change your mind but more about that later.
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
CHAIR:Professor Daria Sydor
Administrative Assistant:Ms. Nicole Hillmer
This is NOT Professor Sydor.
ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTJorgenson Hall, 2nd floor
Economics and Management Science Major
CHAIR:Dr. Maurice Roche
Administrative Assistant:Melissa Eluik
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & STRATEGY DEPARTMENT
CHAIR:Dr. David Valliere
Administrative Assistant:Ms. Kelly McHale
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
CHAIR:Dr. Ayse Yuce
Administrative Assistant:Ms. Gloria Chang
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
CHAIR:Dr. Nina Cole
Administrative Assistant:Ms. Maria Dorsey
GLOBAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES DEPARTMENT
CHAIR:Dr. Carlyle Farrell
Administrative Assistant:Ms. Sandra Edwards
LAW DEPARTMENT
Administrative Assistant:Ms. Kelly McHale
Interim Chair:Professor Mary Jo NicholsonSept. 2010 – Aug. 2011
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
CHAIR:Dr. Mary Foster
Administrative Assistant:Ms. Shannon Marcon
Part-time DegreeMr. Bob Meiklejohn, Coordinator
Ext. 6296 TRS 1-015B
Via 7th floor Information Counter TRS1-004
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Where can I go for more information?
1. By TRSBM website: Let’s take a look now!
http://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/bm
TIP: ADD IMPORTANT WEBSITES TO YOUR FAVOURITES!2. By email: (MOST EFFECTIVE when you have a question)
ASK the Ted Rogers School of Business Management
3. Digital Signage Screens are here! Watch for a few minutes!
4. www.ryerson.ca/calendar
5. Check your Ryerson Email via Blackboard regularly and look for the WEEKLY TRSBM BULLETIN via Ryerson Email
6. Or visit the Information Counter at …
TRS1-004Information
Counter
Office of Student Achievement7th floor Information Counter TRS1-004
Opposite the Cara Commons (fishbowl)
Monday to Thursday 8-6:30 (Fridays until 5)
This is also where you can access the departmental administrative assistants. There is a phone with extension numbers available in the TRS1-004 lobby.
Mailboxes for all faculty and staff are next door!Email addresses and extension #’s are also posted.
PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR METHOD OF CONTACT WITH THE INFORMATION STAFF: EMAIL [email protected] is preferred
PHONE 416-979-5121 OR VISIT IN PERSON PLEASE AVOID MULTIPLE METHODS OF INQUIRIES.
TIP: Remember the name of the person who helped you!
Student Achievement Assistants
Anne-Marie
Donovan
Jennifer
DucusinTara Douglas
TRS1-004
Office of Student Achievement
Administrative Coordinator
Elena Torchia
Student Achievement Officer
Andrea Moon
Administrative AssistantJoanne Di Bratto
Office of Student Achievement
DirectorDavid Schlanger
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TRSM Student Services
Lurana Kruchten, Coordinator
STUDENT RESOURCE CENTRE TRS2-168
Marlyn Husbands, Learning Strategist
Shawzma Multani Student Resource Centre Administrator
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Ryerson Student Union
Toby Whitfield, President Caitlin Smith, VP Finance & Services
VISIT THEIR WEBSITE at:http://rsuonline.ca/
Ryerson Commerce Society
Laura & RochelleExecutives
VISIT THEIR WEBSITE at:http://rcsonline.ca/
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Ryerson Board of Governorsand the Senate
Andrew WestStudent Representative
VISIT THEIR WEBSITE at:www.ryerson.ca/governors
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Business Careers Programwww.ryerson.ca/businesscareers
TRS1-103 EXT. 6720
Full time or part time Business Management student who has declared a major and completed ALL courses for the first 2 semesters
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and present a positive and professional attitude
Maintain a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on all Ryerson courses that contribute towards your BComm (including Continuing Education courses completed before admission to the program, and courses taken in another School or Faculty at Ryerson)
Paid internships last typically 4 months (can be 8 or 12).
This is not a co-op program i.e. no course credits.
Visit the website for more details and email contacts!
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International ExchangeTRS1-064 Ext. 6725
http://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/bm/current/international_exchange_program/
Minimum CGPA of 2.5 : deadline January 30th 2011Look for information sessions throughout the semester!
Kristy HolzworthCoordinator, International [email protected]
Dr. Dale CarlDirector, International Exchange
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PASS
MATH PROFICIENCY TESTOBJECTIVE: TO IDENTIFY THOSE STUDENTS WHO
MAY NEED ASSISTANCE IN THE NUMERACY SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN OUR PROGRAM
MANDATORYTAKES PLACE IN THE SECOND WEEK DURING YOUR BUS100 BREAKOUT SESSION (WEEK OF SEPT 13TH).CHECK TRS099 SELECTION (ORGANIZATION) ON YOUR BLACKBOARD PAGE FOR PRACTICE MATERIALS, DETAILS, TUTORIALS, ETC. THERE IS AN ACTIVE DISCUSSION BOARD.THREE CHANCES IN THE FALL SEMESTER (NEED 65%). STUDENTS WHO CAN’T ACHIEVE THE MINIMUM RECEIVE AN INCOMPLETE GRADE AND TAKE REMEDIAL WORKSHOPS IN THE WINTER SEMESTER TO TRY AGAIN.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT: [email protected]
It depends on your intended major:
ACC 110 and ACC 410 for Accounting or Finance MajorsBoth of these courses can be used for the other majors if you
decide to change your major at a later date.
ACC 100 and ACC 406 for ALL other MajorsNeither of these courses can be used for the Accounting or Finance
Majors if you decide to change at a later date. However,
if you have both 100 and 406 already, you would either take a bridging course CACC333 offered only in the spring/summer
semester or simply take ACC110 and ACC410
Any questions email the Accounting Admin Assistant: [email protected]
Which 1st year accounting courses should I take?
FIRST YEAR1ST SEMESTER
SIX COURSES
• ACC 100 or ACC 110 *FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
• BUS 100 STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
• ECN 104 MICRO ECON
• ITM 102 INFO SYSTEMS
• QMS 102 STATISTICS I
• 1 LIBERAL STUDIES Table A: CRB CRM ECN ENG FRE GEO HST IRL LNG MUS NPF PCS PHL POL PSY SCI SOC SPN THL LOWER LEVEL ONLY LL
2ND SEMESTERSIX COURSES
• ACC 406 or ACC 410 *MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
• MHR 523 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• ECN 204 MACRO ECON
• GMS 200 MANAGEMENT
• QMS 202 STATISTICS II
• MKT 100 MARKETING
* FOR Accounting and Finance Majors
YOU MUST DECLARE A MAJOR ON RAMSS IN 2nd SEMESTER DURING COURSE INTENTION WEEK (March 14).
BE ADVISED THAT ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, AND MARKETINGHAVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO GET INTO THEIR MAJOR (SEE CALENDAR) RELATED TO MINIMUM GRADES OR CGPAS FOR SPECIFIC COURSES.
THERE IS A ‘CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR SESSION’ IN BUS100.
DECLARING A MAJOR ON RAMSS
SECOND YEAR3RD SEMESTER
FIVE COURSES
• FIN 300 MANAGERIAL FINANCE
• CMN 279 COMMUNICATIONS
• GMS 401 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• ONE REQUIRED MAJOR COURSE
• ONE LIBERAL STUDIES (LL)
4TH SEMESTERFIVE COURSES
• FIN 401 MANAGERIAL FINANCE ll
• LAW 122 BUSINESS LAW
• TWO REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
• ONE LIBERAL STUDIES (LL)
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THIRD YEAR (2009/2010)
7TH SEMESTER
FIVE COURSES8TH SEMESTER
FIVE COURSES
5TH SEMESTER
FIVE COURSES
FOURTH YEAR (2010/2011)
6TH SEMESTER
FIVE COURSES
INCLUDING TWO LIBERAL STUDIES (UL)
INCLUDING ONE LIBERAL STUDIES (UL)INCLUDING CAPSTONE COURSE BUS800
Each year visit the Calendar website below under TRSBM and be sure to view the CORRECT curriculum page for your major.
YOU CAN ALWAYS CHANGE YOUR MAJOR/PLAN USING A PLAN CHANGE FORM ONLINE OR AVAILABLE AT THE INFO COUNTER!
www.ryerson.ca/calendar
MINORS
• A maximum of two single‐term professional/compulsory/required courses may be applied to the minor.
• Students are not permitted to earn more than one minor. minor courses cannot be substituted.
• It is the student’s responsibility to apply for the minor at the time they are applying to graduate,not after graduation.
• Visit the admin assistant of the respective department if you are not sure which courses you need.
http://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/bm/current/minor/
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A few things you should know:
• www.my.ryerson.ca RAMSS Blackboard & EMAIL
• Open Enrolment through RAMSS has begun until Friday 17th
Enrolment tutorial is at: http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/essr/enrollment/ )
• COURSE INTENTIONS WINTER 2010: SEPT 27 – OCT 1
Absolute best way to get most courses you want in the Winter!
• Dropping a course by Fri. Nov. 12 (no academic penalty)
• Exam schedule: Mon. Dec 6 to Sat. Dec. 18 (holiday begins 19th)
• Student Guide (handout or online)
• Access Centre
• Familiarize yourself with key Ryerson Policies …
KEY RYERSON POLICIESwww.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/
• Policy #46: Undergraduate Grading, Promotion and Academic Standing (the ‘GPA policy’) ….
Policy #46: Undergraduate Grading,
Promotion and Academic Standing (the ‘GPA policy’) ….
GRADE POINTS:
A minus = 3.67 A = 4 A plus = 4.33
B minus = 2.67 B = 3 B plus = 3.33
C minus = 1.67 C = 2 C plus = 2.33
D minus = 0.67 D = 1 D plus = 1.33
F = 0
CGPA – Cumulative Grade Point AverageTGPA – Term Grade Point Average
Policy #46: ACADEMIC STANDING Check it on RAMSS when you check your grades!!!
• CLEAR Maintain a C average i.e. CGPA of at least 2.00
• PROBATIONARY If CGPA goes below 2.00 you stay on probation with a new probation contract (limited course load) and mandatory seminar each term until you bring your CGPA back over 2.00
• REQUIRED TO WITHDRAW (RTW for 12 months) If your TGPA goes below 2.00 while on probation or if CGPA goes below 1.00 at any time.
• PERMANENT PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL If you are RTW for a second time or fail a mandatory program course 3 times.
Here is a VERY brief summary:
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KEY RYERSON POLICIESwww.ryerson.ca/senate/policies/
• Policy #46: Undergraduate Grading, Promotion and Academic Standing (the ‘GPA policy’) ….
• Policy #60: Student Code of Academic Conduct
• Policy #61: Student Code of Non‐Academic Conduct
• Policy #134: Undergraduate Academic Consideration and Appeals
• Policy #135: Examination Policy
• Policy #145: Course Management Policy
• Policy #150: Accommodation of Religious Observance
• Policy #157: Establishment of Student E‐mail Accounts for Official University Communication
PROFESSORS ARE APPROACHABLE!1. Trouble understanding material or how you were
graded? Email your professor to set up an appointment or visit him/her during office hours!
2. Be courteous & respectful. Avoid “Hey Prof!”
3. Missing a test due to illness or emergency? Email your professor BEFORE the test or ASAP. Provide documentation in a timely manner.
4. Deadline danger? Talk about it well in advance!
5. Problem with a professor? Talk to him/her.
6. Still unhappy? THEN speak to the Chair!
WHEN DO YOU SEE ME?i.e. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT• IF SOMETHING HAPPENS THAT AFFECTS YOUR ENTIRE SEMESTER! WE CAN CONTACT ALL YOUR PROFESSORS ON YOUR BEHALF AFTER DOCUMENTATION FROM YOU.
• WHEN YOU WIN AN AWARD!
• IF YOU END UP ON PROBATION
• IF YOU GRADUATE …
• I MEAN, WHEN YOU GRADUATE!!!
• BUS100 !!!!!
FOR TUESDAY SEPT. 7TH BUY & READ THE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER:
MAKING TRANSITIONS
BUS 100 STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Required Text:Becoming a Master Student
By Dave EllisCanadian Fourth Edition
2006
CanadianFourth Edition
IT’S ALL ABOUT DISCOVERY AND INTENTIONCheck out the Ryerson Bookstore …
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Bachelor of Commerce
ASK YOURSELF THE QUESTION:HOW WILL I SUCCEED IN
ACHIEVING THIS OBJECTIVE?
A
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K KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE• IS IT ATTAINABLE?
– Of course, but it’s up to you!
• 42 COURSES!!! (6,6,5,5,5,5,5,5)
READ
TAKE NOTES
READ
UNDERLINE & HI-LITE
READ
ATTEND CLASS
READ
VISIT PROFS
READ
STAY HEALTHY
READ
EXPLORE NEWSPAPERS
PODCASTSVIDEOS
BECOMETHE EXPERT!
© www.whatagreatidea.com 2005.
“If a person studies a subject for just 5 minutes a day for 5 years they will become an expert.”
- Dr. Albert Einstein
WE SET THE TABLE WITH PROFS, OUTLINES, LECTURES, GUEST SPEAKERS, EXERCISES, ASSIGNMENTS, OFFICE HOURS, TUTORS, MENTORS, CLUBS, INTERNSHIP CAREER PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES ….
IT’S UP TO YOU TO FEAST!
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SKILLS
According to students, which is the most important skill necessary to succeed in courses?
TIME MANAGEMENT
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
• READING
• CONCEPTUAL
• CREATIVE
• ANALYTICAL
• INTERPERSONAL
• QUANTITATIVE
• COMPUTER
• NETWORKING
• ORGANIZING
• PRESENTATION
• COMMUNICATION
• RESEARCH
• WRITING
• WRITING THINGS DOWN
• PLANNING
• AWARENESS
• TIME MANAGEMENT
A
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K KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
ATTITUDE
ATTITUDEWe can’t teach it! We can only model it.
• COMMITMENT
• COOPERATION
• PASSIONATE
• PERSPECTIVE
• OPTIMISM (F.T.P.)
• PERSEVERENCE
• LOCUS OF CONTROL
• ETHICS
• ENTHUSIASM
• ADVERSITY QUOTIENT
IF A =1, B=2, C=3, D=4 etc.• K N O W L E D G E
• H A R D W O R K
• A T T I T U D E
Aside: Bull$#!t = 103% which is impossible!
= 96%= 98%= 100%
What produces 100 percent?What percent are you willing to give?
A
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K KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
ATTITUDE ?
Appreciate the value of the degree … and
… contribute to make the degree appreciate in value!
Bachelor of Commerce
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What lies behind usand what lies before usare tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
I NEVER MAKE MISTAKES.
I THOUGHT I DID ONCE,
BUT I WAS MISTAKEN.
May all your adversities be temporary blips on your road to success and self-actualization.
D. Schlanger
… and try to have some fun!
Good luck in TRSBM!
See you in the halls, elevators,and maybe even some classes!
Professor Schlanger
