Prof Michael King Academic Director of BESS Trinity
Prof. Michael King Academic Director of BESS Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Trinity College…. Founded in 1592 A University of Global Consequence
BESS: A multi-School Programme School of Business School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
WHAT IS BESS? Business Sociology Economics Political Science Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
What does BESS offer? • Only university degree where students can combine the study of Business, Economics, Political Science and Sociology • Flexible programme with 10 different degree options across these four subjects • BESS graduates are highly sought-after in the fields of business, government, technology, media and academia • Opportunity to study abroad at distinguished international universities Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Degree options in BESS Business Economics Political Science Sociology Business & Economics Political Science & Sociology Economics & Sociology Business & Political Science Sociology & Business Economics & Political Science Single Honors Joint Honors Major with Minor
EXIT ROUTES Single Honor Joint Honor Economics and Political Science Economics Major with Minor Sociology Single Honor Degrees Political Science Major Business/ Minor Sociology Business Major Economics / Minor Business and Political Science Major Economics / Minor Sociology Major/ Minor Degrees Major Business/ Minor Economics Major Political Science / Minor Economics Manjor Sociology / Minor Political Science Major Political Science / Minor Business Major Sociology/ Minor Economics and Sociology Joint Honor Degrees Major Business/ Minor Political Science Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Sociology and Business Major Political Science/ Minor Sociology Political Science and Sociology Business and Economics
What will I study? • Each year students study a set number of modules, undertaking 60 ECTS per year • First year gives an introduction to the four core disciplines • In the second year you learn the key foundational skills of your chosen discipline(s) • Specialisation in the third and fourth years, allowing you to choose areas of interest within your second year disciplines • Opportunity to study abroad in third year Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Junior Fresh – 1 st Year – Fundamentals of Management and Organisation (10 ECTS) – Introduction to Economics (A & B, 10 ECTS) – Introduction to Political Science (1 & 2, 10 ECTS) – Introduction to Sociology (1 & 2, 10 ECTS) – Mathematics and Statistics (A & B, 10 ECTS) – 10 further credits of your choice (Language, Law or Social Policy) • Submit to Course Office asap • In case of a change of mind notify the Course Office by the end of week 2 (Friday 20 th September 2019) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Senior Fresh – 2 nd Year Choose your degree pathway: 1. ECTS: 20/20/20 drops one of the four subjects 2. ECTS: 20/20/10 + 10 Trinity Electives drops two of the four subjects 3. ECTS: 40/20 drops two of the four subjects Language module possible (pathway 2 & 3 as above) Trinity Elective module option (pathway 2) Be mindful of mandatory modules for specific degree pathways (see BESS handbook) Be mindful of choosing prerequisites for 3 rd/4 th year subjects (see BESS handbook) Foundation Scholarship Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Junior & Senior Sophister 3 rd & 4 th Year • Choose modules to pursue one of the degree options • Single Business/Economics/Political Science/Sociology • Major with Minor • Joint honor degree • Access Trinity Electives (10 ECTS) in 3 rd year under single honor degree • Capstone project (20 ECTS) undertaken in all 4 th years. Choice of which discipline to do it in for a joint degree. • See BESS handbook for full details. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
The Trinity Experience Wider student life is important, and BESS seems to provide plenty of scope for engagement in a wide range of activities Some societies seem particularly suited to BESS Students E. g. – DUBES – Dublin University Business & Economic Society – Political Science Society – Social Studies Society – AIESEC – Foresight – Enterprise Trinity – Upstart – Mature Students Society Ø Lots of other awesome ones like Suas, the Vde. P, Players and the debating societies. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
We are here to help! Programme website www. tcd. ie/bess Programme Handbook Programme Administration Programme Director Your Module Lecturers Module Teaching Assistants Your College Tutor Mathematics Help Room Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Frequently Asked Questions Visit www. tcd. ie/bess/current-students/faq to find out. . . – How do I contact my lecturers – How do I get my results for my assignments? – Where can I find out about going on exchange? – How do I apply for a transcript – How to access student supports Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Programme Administration Course Office – Course Administrator: Martina Ní Chochláin – Room 3023, Level 3, Arts Building • • Module Registration/Module Change of Mind Annual/Re-assessment Progression & Publication of Results Mark Changes Timetabler Course Regulations Management of Course Handbook/Web Site Transcripts of Results General Course Queries – If I can’t help you personally, I’ll know someone who can! – Open every day – Call by in person – Email bess@tcd. ie (giving your student no. ) – Telephone 01 - 8961298 Don’t be a stranger Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Important BESS rules (1) Lectures and tutorials are compulsory – Students with significant level of absenteeism can be deemed non-satisfactory (“NS”) and prevented from sitting final examinations Some tests may take place during Michaelmas and Hilary Terms. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Important BESS rules (2) What to do if you are ill for tests and/or examinations? – Absences are excused only with a medical certificate or equivalent (communicate with/via your College Tutor), need to do this immediately. – Absence is not the same as getting zero. If you fail to turn up to an exam you need to explain it formally to the college through your tutor. – The assumption is that if you sit an exam then you were healthy. Typically it is not possible to claim illness after an exam. What to do if you are unable to submit an assignment on schedule? – Contact your tutor and the lecturer concerned, preferably before the deadline. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Attending lectures? “Expected” grade=> I II. 1 II. 2 III/Fail Total Virtually all (> 90%) 43% 49% 29% 14% 30% Most (> 66% but < 90%) 43% 35% 46% 42% 40% Around half (> 33% but < 66%) 14% 21% 32% 24% Not many (> 10% but < 33%) 0% 3% 1% 6% 3% Hardly any (< 10%) 0% 0% 1% Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Making your voices heard • The BESS programme is administered by the BESS Programme Committee, on which a student representative sits • SU elections for class representatives who meet with individual Department Heads on a regular basis • Evaluation of modules by students occurs at the end of Hilary and Michaelmas terms (http: //www. tcd. ie/ssp/undergraduate/studentevaluations/You. Said_We. Did. php) • Problems with a module? – in general, if possible bring it up with the module lecturer in the first instance • Each year is invited to partake in a Course Evaluation Survey • Individual/personal problems? – discuss with your College Tutor and there’s also the counselling service and S 2 S. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
What happens next week? Two hours of lectures in each of the modules In the first lecture the requirements and rules of the module will be explained, so make sure you go. No seminars or tutorials in week 1 – Seminar/tutorial groups assigned via SITS by the end of week 1 – In exceptional cases, you can request a change of tutorial group by contacting the relevant departmental office (not the Course Office) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Next Week: Lectures All in the Ed Burke Theatre in the Arts Building BUU 11510 Mon 12 noon ECU 11011 Monday 11 am and Thursday 2 pm POU 11011 Wednesday 12 noon and Friday 10 am SOU 11011 Tuesday 11 am and Thursday 12 noon ECU 11021 Tuesday 12 noon and Wednesday 1 pm For optional modules consult mytcd. ie (which should have your complete timetable once registered) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
In the near future…… • Make contact with your College Tutor • Make contact with S 2 S • Maintain steady progress with your modules • Check your email regularly (communication from the Course Office will be via your TCD email address only) • Get to know your classmates. Be inclusive and have different friends. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
And Finally…. Enjoy your studies on the BESS Programme at Trinity College Dublin Prof. Michael King Academic Director of BESS
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