STUDENT INFORMATION OFFICE SOM

NEWSLETTER

STUDENT INFORMATION OFFICE

01 EDITION | SEPTEMBER 2015

HEAD OF STUDENT

INFORMATION OFFICE

WELCOME LIZ ROBBINS

I am delighted to welcome you all to the School of Management either as new or returning students. You are all part of an engaged academic community of learners and professionals who are here to help you excel both academically and professionally whilst offering you

the most supportive and caring environment possible. The Student Information Office is here to allow you the opportunity to take advantage of all the offerings that SoM puts in place to help you to realise your dreams. We are here to support and challenge you to follow any path you choose. We are lucky enough to be based at the brand new Bay Campus which opens endless opportunities for us all. We encourage you to make the most of the facilities – they have been built with you in mind. Take advantage of all we offer; attend events, meet new people, ask questions, explore new places, be open to new experiences and become the person you want to be. Welcome and good luck.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

> Upcoming Events

> A Welcome to the Bay Campus

> Employability Opportunities and Job Vacancies

> Meet the Team

> Your Student Information Office

> Meet your College Representatives

> Support services available in the University

SOCIAL MEDIA

@SoMStudentHub

…/SchoolofManagement

.../channel/UC2f4ohPotXnd94m6ou0bKXQ

SOM

We are professional

We work together

We care

Rydym yn Broffesiynol

Rydym yn Cydweithio

Rydym yn Gofalu

UPCOMING EVENTS

ENROLMENT WEEK

This week indicates the start of the academic year, giving you the chance to sign-up to modules and

societies that will build upon your Swansea University experience. There will also be a variety of

events for you to network with both businesses and students alike.

UNIVERSITY WIDE EVENTS

International (Non EU) Enrolment: 18th September - 24rd September - For more information on this event please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/enrolment/enrol-in-person

Freshers’ Fair: 22nd September - 23rd September (10am - 5pm) - Visit the Freshers’ Fair held in the marquee in front of Fulton

House of the Park campus, you can join a student club or society and find out more information about activities in the Swansea area.

Park Campus Careers Fair: 9th October - In addition to the Bay Campus Careers Fair a second fair will be held at Park Campus.

Employers will network with students, promoting available job opportunities at their stands and at presentations.

21 SEPTEMBER

WELCOME WEEK

The Student Information Office have arranged a range of activities for you during Welcome Week,

including beach sports and a BBQ at 360 Beach and Watersports, as well as a picnic and games

(weather dependent). Look out for the full timetable of events from the SEO team.

THE BAY CAMPUS CAREERS FAIR

The School of Management is teaming up with the College of Engineering to host the first Careers

Fair at the Bay Campus. You will have the chance to meet and network with employers from a

variety of established businesses and learn more about work placement opportunities.

PLACEMENT AWARDS

The Student Mobility team are celebrating a successful pilot year of placements, hosting an award

ceremony with our placement students and providers. We will be celebrating the level of

engagement, commitment and support - awarding both a student and a participating business.

CONTACT US | CALL: 01792 606700 | EMAIL: [email protected]

8 OCTOBER

8 OCTOBER

STUDENT SERVICES FAIR

This event will bring together the School of Management services available to our students. You can

find out what support is available, additional schemes you can participate in, as well as information

from the Student Mobility team about how to enhance your employability!

25

SEPTEMBER

21

SEPTEMBER

BUSINESS IN THE BAY

Business in the Bay is be an inter-University competition about employability skills, allowing

multi-disciplinary teams of 5 students from Universities across the UK to go head-to-head in

employability challenges, testing their knowledge and aptitudes in areas including leadership,

communication skills, and teamwork.

17-18 NOVEMBER

THE STUDENT

INFORMATION OFFICE


The Student Information Office within the School of Management offers a range of student facing and professional services, it

is divided into 3 main sections: Student Services, Student Experience and Student Mobility.

STUDENT SERVICES

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION

The Programme Administration team manage and administer SoM academic programmes, compulsory and optional modules

for undergraduates, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students. If you are interested in transferring courses, or

have a query about your timetable, attendance, modules or have any general questions about your studies, email the team on

[email protected].

ASSESSMENT

The Assessment team assists students and staff with assessment coordination; this includes processing extenuating

circumstances, set up of Turnitin submissions, process examinations and coursework assessments including coordinating

assessment moderation and external examiners. The team also assists students with their exam timetables and specialist

provision for students with a disability or learning difficulties. You can contact the team on [email protected].

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

The Student Experience Officers (SEO) are available to provide support and guidance to SoM students. Any student

experiencing difficulties with their studies or personal lives who doesn't know what to do, their door is always open. Their role

is to listen to your concerns, to help you navigate the School’s and University’s systems to find information, or to liaise with

personal tutors, other university staff or external bodies. For more information, email [email protected].

STUDENT MOBILITY

CAREERS SERVICE

The School of Management offers all its students the opportunity to engage with its very own in-house Careers service,

supporting you throughout your student journey, preparing you for the graduate job market. The team offers CV advice and

workshops, mock interviews, an employability module, and runs several exciting events, workshops and seminars throughout

the academic year that give you the opportunity to engage and network with industry representatives, enhancing your

employability. For more information or to book and appointment with the Careers service, email [email protected].

PLACEMENTS, PROJECTS AND STUDY ABROAD TEAM

The placements team oversees the administration of the School’s work placement schemes, from sourcing and advertising

placements through to the assessment stage. As part of the 2x6 month placement scheme the team also coordinates the study

abroad programme, in which students can study a semester at one of our international exchange partners. In addition, the

team organises the final year project scheme as part of the BSc Business Management UG programme. For more information

or to book an appointment, email [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]




MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE STUDENT INFORMATION OFFICE

SOPHIE DARE-EDWARDS - HEAD OF PLACEMENTS & STUDY ABROAD

I began working for the School of Management as an International Recruitment and Marketing

Officer, soon after starting the post I was asked if I would like to lead the Placements team – which

sounded like an exciting opportunity! I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the team throughout

our successful pilot year and we all look forward to offering further work experience programmes

in the upcoming academic years. It is a wonderful profession to be in as we get to experience

working with our students as well as engaging with industry. I look forward to working with the

next cohort of students in pursuing that all-important work experience!

DAVE WILDE - STUDENT EXPERIENCE OFFICER

I moved to Swansea with my family in 2014 to take up the Student Experience Officer post at the

University. Previously, I managed a team of tutors for the Workers Educational Association. I am a

qualified lecturer in FE and I have also worked as a personal tutor in FE and a student adviser in HE.

Therefore I have a lot of experience of supporting students with personal and academic issues and

in helping to find other sources of support. I have a strong interest in counselling and I am looking

to develop my existing skills by studying an MA in Counselling Practice.

JESS LOOMBA - CAREERS OFFICER

I am the newest member of the School of Management Careers team, I have been working in the

School of Management since December 2015 when I upped and left the green hills of Shropshire

for the beautiful sea views of Swansea. I took up the role of Careers Officer due to the fact I really

enjoy helping and advising students in relation to their future options. Coming from a role where I

informed school students about their options after GCSE’s this seemed like the perfect

opportunity! I work in a great team of four other careers advisors where we aim to provide School

of Management students with a variety of opportunities to develop their employability.

LAURA MALE - ACTING ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAMMES OFFICER

I moved to Swansea as a student in the Psychology Department of Swansea University fourteen

years ago, and I’ve been here ever since! I’ve worked in the School of Management for more than

eight years, and I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge and experience in that time. I’ve supported

students from application to graduation, and I’m always ready to tackle a new challenge. I’m

currently filling the role of Assessment and Programmes Officer, acting as a link between the two

sides of the Student Services team. I really enjoy working with students – there’s never a dull

moment!


MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE STUDENT REPS

LUKE WHITMORE

BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WITH 12 MONTH WORK PLACEMENT

Following the completion of my work placement I would like to utilise my experiences and

insight, as well as my role as subject representative to help other students effectively

engage with the School of Management's industry partners, so they may make the most of

their final year projects.

I would hope that the advice and support I could offer to my peers would have a positive

impact on their experiences during year 3 of their studies, whilst also providing some

benefit to the School and their industry partners too.

ROWAN MCDONALD

BSC ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

I have just finished my first year studying Economics and Finance and I am the level 2

Economics and College rep for the SoM this year. During this time my priorities will be

focussed around the new Bay Campus and ensuring a smooth transition from the old to the

new, especially for students who will still be living in and around the current Singleton

Campus.

Furthermore I want to continue to improve the links between students and staff through

the student rep system, so we can all experience the best from our time at Swansea Uni-

versity. Hope to see you on Campus in September!

GEORGE MILLER

MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Having been College Representative for undergraduate last year, I am excited to fill the role

of college rep postgraduate taught for the next academic year and tackling a new set of

challenges to maintain and improve student experience.


WELCOME TO THE

BAY CAMPUS


Welcome to the Science and Innovation Bay Campus - the new home of the School of Management and College of Engineering.

Students and staff will be accommodated in a £23million facility and will benefit from the applied research, innovation and

employment opportunities offered by this exceptional working environment. Planning is currently underway for a further

£40million investment and extension to the School of Management.

In addition to the two colleges, there will also be a Tower Information Centre, which will be home to central support services for

students, a state-of-the-art library and resource centre, the Students’ Union, an impressive Great Hall which will house an

auditorium for 700, lecture theatres and a café offering magnificent views across the Swansea Bay towards Mumbles and Baglan

Bay.

There will also be a full range of support, recreational, social, sporting and catering facilities on the campus, including:

Extensive retail units including a mini market, laundrette and bank.

Students’ Union with social space.

Beach access and beautiful public spaces.

Recreational sports facilities including gym, sports hall and outdoor playing areas.

Prayer and Faith Facilities.


#SOMBAYMOVE

This is a very exciting time but we know you probably have many questions about the move. So why not send those questions on

to us? We want you to get in touch with those questions, either through Twitter or through email with the title #SOMBAYMOVE

and if we don’t know the answers, we will find them out for you!

TWITTER: @somstudenthub #SOMBAYMOVE

EMAIL: [email protected]

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

CAN WE PARK OUR CARS ON CAMPUS?

There is a park and ride available at Fabian Way for £4 per car per day, but students aren’t able to park on campus between the

hours of 8am and 6pm. Both campuses will be accessible by bus, extra routes have been added to service the needs of the Bay

campus and student living areas.

IS THERE A BAR ON THIS CAMPUS, LIKE JCS?

The Great Hall has a terrace bar, with provision for music concerts. A boutique café-bar in the residential street (opposite the

School of Management on the map) will provide a relaxed environment for drinks and light food.

CAN I ACCESS THE BEACH FROM THE BAY CAMPUS?

Yes, near the School of Management there is a path to access the beach. Programmes of beach sports such as rugby, beach

soccer, volleyball and beach tennis should be commencing in September in addition to instructor-led Watersports programmes

with SUPs and kayaking.

WILL THERE BE A CINEMA ON THIS CAMPUS?

No there will be no cinema at the Bay Campus, the nearest cinema is Odeon Cinema or Vue Cinema approximately 2 miles away

in Swansea Town Centre. Alternatively there are regular screenings available at the Taliesin centre on the Park Campus, one of

the largest screens in Swansea, seating 300 people.

WHEN WILL THE SPORTS FACILITIES BE AVAILABLE?

A confirmed date for the completion of the sports facilities has not yet been provided, however the Uni gym membership covers

access to facilities across both campuses.

IS THERE GOING TO BE A SWIMMING POOL HERE TOO?

No unfortunately not, however the National Pool in the Sports Village by Singleton Campus is available in addition to the LC2

building in the town centre next to the Waterfront Museum.

I’VE HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT A TIDAL LAGOON?

Plans are yet to be confirmed, however we are very excited that Swansea Bay may be the home of the world’s first man-made

tidal lagoon.

I NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE DOCTOR AND DENTIST, IS THERE ONE ON THIS CAMPUS?

There isn’t a doctor or dental surgery at the Bay Campus, however there is at the Park Campus. There are also doctor and dentists

near the Bay, use this service to locate one most convenient to you: www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Dentists/LocationSearch/3.

WELCOME WEEK

CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING IT ONTO YOUR COURSE!

Some of you may have travelled 10 minutes to get to the University; others may have travelled 10,000 miles – regardless of your

journey, we’re glad that you have chosen to study at the School of Management in Swansea University.

Some of our recent graduates have spoken to us about their experiences of Welcome Week and provided us with some information

that we would like to share with you.

Welcome week is often seen just as fun! But using your Welcome Week effectively means that not only will you enjoy

yourself and have a good time, it also means that you will be prepared and ready to manage your studies. During Welcome

Week you will be given lots of information and contacts that will help you throughout your time at Swansea.

Attend your ‘Meet your Classmate’s events.’ We know that your housemates are a lot of fun, but your classmates are the

ones who will be working alongside you throughout your degree and will often be the ones sitting up all night revising and

working on group projects with you. Give your classmates a chance to get to know you and you’ll be amazed by how many

become friends for life!

For those of you who don’t know – you have a student email account. It’s your student number, followed by

@swansea.ac.uk (for example, [email protected]). You will receive a lot of emails as a student and you need to read

them all, emails are our number one method of contacting students, so we don’t want to you miss any key information!

YOUR EXPERIENCE


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have any questions , concerns , issues or have a topic you

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


WELCOME WEEK

Money Management – this may be the first time that you are managing your finances – this can be both liberating and

scary in equal measures! You may be waiting for a large payment to be deposited in your bank account, so make sure that

you attend the Money Management session in your Welcome Week – as this will help you to learn how to make your money

last for the whole year and avoid Pot Noodle dinners when your money has run out!

Each cohort of students has a nominated Student Representative, who provides a voice for the student population within

the School of Management (see the “Meet the Team” pages to meet some of your reps). If you are interested in becoming

a Student Representative for your year group, please email [email protected], this is a great chance to start

building your CV! Alternatively, make sure that you are aware of who your Student Representative is and how you can

contact them. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about your course or your student experience, your Student

Representative can help.

The Business Society is an important part of your time at the School of Management – the society brings together students

to enjoy social events, student led events, networking and much more. The Business Society will be at many of the fresher

events, or alternatively you can join by emailing the society [email protected].

If you’re in doubt, ask for help! The only silly questions are the ones that are never asked, if you have questions or need

advice please contact the Student Experience Officers on 01792 295834 or by emailing [email protected].

For more information about Welcome Week head to www.swansea.ac.uk/som/welcome-2015/.

See you at the Bay – Amy, Dave and Janet. (Your Student Experience Officers)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - would like to blog, make sure to contact us by email or phone! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

YOUR EXPERIENCE

MYUNIHUB


The new “MyUniHub” will provide a central information service for students at Swansea University. How you access

information will change from September, with the hubs bringing together frontline information services in to one location and

one friendly service. These services include:

ACADEMIC SERVICES:

Responsible for the areas of academic administration for taught programmes and postgraduate research, academic

records and systems, student finance, collaborative provision, discipline, examinations, graduation, regulations and

quality as well as being home to the University’s Welsh Translation Unit.

STUDENT RECORDS:

Responsible for student administration, finance and fees, advising students and staff concerning administrative issues,

managing programme and module database records.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISORY SERVICE (ISAS):

Providing information and advice on non-academic matters, including immigration advice and services to all

international (non-UK) students and their dependents.

MONEY ADVICE AND SUPPORT OFFICE (MASO):

Providing advice and guidance on all student money related issues. For many students University is the first time they

will have managed their own finances, so the Money Doctors are on hand to ensure students achieve their maximum

potential whilst studying and will contribute to a positive student experience.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (IDO):

Provide additional support for incoming and outgoing exchange students, promoting and supporting global

opportunities such as short internships or longer work experiences. Scholarships and bursaries to support students

planning to study or work abroad are also available through the IDO .

FINANCE (CASH OFFICE):

Responsible for providing information on everything you need to know about your tuition fees, managing the

University’s Credit Control Function. This includes the management of the collection of both UG and PG tuition fees and

also commercial income.

The Bay Campus Hub is situated in the Clock Tower, forming part of the Tower Information Centre and the Park Campus Hub is

situated in the Abbey Stable Block.

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

EMPLOYABILITY


Our Week of Work offers flexible 5 day unpaid placements

during the last week of January and during the summer

holiday period.

Students can participate from all disciplines and

levels.

Students’ employability skills are boosted through a

master class to ensure that expectations of

employers are met .

Students are assessed on their abilities and interests

via an interview to make sure they will be a good fit

for the roles offered.

Students are able to claim back reasonable expenses

from the University.

4 week paid internships for undergraduates taking place

throughout the summer holiday period or on a part-time

basis during term.

Flexible 4 week placements.

Students are paid minimum wage.

Employer pays two weeks of the salary and the

University match-funds.

All placements are graduate level, allowing you to get

the very best out of your internship.

Students are up-skilled through an Employability

Master Class and assessed on abilities and interests

to ensure suitability for each role.

Simple application process and named Account

Manager at the University for each place.

Santander Paid Internship Programme provides 3-month paid internships within SMEs. The programme is for final-year

undergraduates and graduates of any discipline.

Internships last a minimum of 3 months and are open to UK based small-medium sized enterprises.

Students are paid at least £3000.

SME pays £1500 and Santander match-funds.

Many placements lead to full time roles, however there is no guarantee of this.

Students are provided with a free Employability Master Class and interview, to help ensure that you are suitable and

ready for your placement.


A SWANSEA START UP

STORY

Winner of Swansea Start Up weekend 2013:

Where did the idea come from?

From thinking that there had to be a better way! How many times have you been dropping your child off at school to find they are the only one in school uniform? The solution was a small, easy to use app that could transform the communication between teachers and parents. Our idea is that increased communication between school and home can only be good for the overall education of the child. And with that thought "In My School" was born.

How did it start?

Whilst the idea had been floating around in Mike's mind for a while, it only started to take real shape when we all met at Swansea's first Start-Up Weekend. Whilst we hadn't met before, we all gelled around the idea. (This may have something to do with our mutual love of pizza!) We ended up winning the event, a fact that we don't think was luck, but based on a good idea and an effective team.

www.inmyschool.co.uk

BLOG -

ENTERPRISE DAY

Enterprise Day - Reaching Wider Partnership

Students from the SoM were asked to volunteer to help year 10 pupils from the Dylan Thomas Community school to design a snack or drink product for the Rugby World cup this then formed part of the pupils coursework.

The event was run by the Reaching Wider Partnership team and took place on Friday May 15th and run again on Friday May 22nd.

During the event School teams took part each one coming up with an original idea ranging from fruity drinks, and smoothies to milkshakes. SoM students were on hand to help the pupils come up with innovative ideas and in some cases brilliant brand names (‘Groovy Smoothies’ was a particular favourite of mine). SoM students also used the opportunity to gain important employability skills to put on their CVs – teamwork, leadership and creativity. Glyn Williams a Masters Student took the role of finance director, even dressing the part.

The pupils went on to present their products to the judging panel which was a nerve wracking experience for all, including panel. After much deliberation the winner was Team 3, who created a drink aimed at children called Dragon Juice.

By Emma Evans, Student Mobility Officer (Careers)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Amazon.com employees spend two days every two years working at the customer service desk - even the CEO - in order to help all workers understand the customer service process.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

STUDENT MOBILITY TEAM

EMPLOYABILITY

http://inmyschool.co.uk/

http://www.quora.com/Amazon/What-are-some-mind-blowing-facts-about-Amazon


TWEETS OF THE TERM

@SOMSTUDENTHUB

TOP THREE EMPLOYERS OF

THE QUARTER

VFX Financial PLC, PMP Recruitment and Vocal Eyes have all

visited the School of Management towards the end of the

14/15 academic year to conduct student interviews for their

bespoke placement schemes. The Careers service have been

busy ensuring students are ready for their interviews by

completing mock interviews and holding one to one

appointments to go through interview techniques.

CAREER CLUB

Careers club will be returning in October, keep an eye on the

Student Information Office twitter account

(@somstudenthub) for more updates. Careers club will

include sessions on:

What can you do with your degree?

Women in business forum

Professional etiquette sessions

Inspirational talks

Local company led events

International careers

Creating a LinkedIn profile, and many more!


EMPLOYABILITY


TOP CAREERS TIPS

1. Always remember to tailor your CV to the job you are

applying for.

2. Try and keep a note of any interesting tasks you may

have done in your work and personal life, so you can

update your CV as you go along.

3. Develop ambition, don’t just accept your lot. Strive

for better things!

4. Learn to endure tasks and stick things out.

5. Make the most of your skills.

6. Be confident in who you are and play to your

strengths.

7. Personality Counts - Karren Brady attributes having

“the sort of personality that can open doors with certain

types of people, as key to her own success in business.

If you’re not a natural extrovert and can’t relate to

having this sort of personality don’t worry – the key is to

play to your strengths by identifying the types of people

(or situations) your own personality works with and

making the most of networking opportunities in the right

settings.”

8. Go that extra mile and add more value to everything

you do!

9. Be proactive - people want solutions not problems,

'can do' positive and flexible attitude.

10. Learn to promote yourself!

BLOG - ALUMNI EVENT

BY JESSICA LOOMBA

I am a member of the School of Management Careers service

and hosted a School of Management Alumni Event on Thursday

7th May. I really enjoyed organising the event and hope to make

it an annual event that will continue to grow.

The event took place in The Waterfront Museum in Swansea

Marina. I chose the venue as I wanted the evening to have a nice

atmosphere, and with the views surrounding the museum it

worked really well. Invitees included current third year and post

graduate students and School of Management students that

have graduated over the past five years.

The event was an excellent networking opportunity for our

current students and a good chance to find out what SoM

alumni have gone on to achieve after graduating from Swansea

University.

The evening consisted of prosecco, canapés, fish and chips and

some excellent talks from two School of Management alumni.

After the Dean opened the event Chris Richards, a SoM alum

spoke about moving from Swansea University to his current role

as an Associate at PwC. Isobel Evans then took to the stage to

talk about her experiences and how she had progressed to her

role as Marketing Manager at a local SME (S&C Electric Europe

LTD). Isobel Evans stated:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

“Don’t be disheartened if you have a few rejections, I

applied for 138 jobs and only heard back from three. Two

years later I manage marketing in Europe, Middle East

and Africa for a Global Electrical Engineering firm”.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Both talks were very inspiring and succeeded in enthusing

current SoM students in aiming to reach their goals after

graduating.

After the talks students and alumni had the opportunity to

network accompanied by live music by local musician Rory

Bridgewater. Thanks to all who attended an enjoyable evening!

If you are SoM alum you are still able to make use of the School

of Management Careers Service. Please email us to book an

appointment.


EMPLOYABILITY


12 month placement is an excellent opportunity for you to

take on larger projects and immerse yourself within an

organisation. It is also credit bearing, making a real

difference to the quality of your degree.

6 month placement, as part of the 2x 6 month placement

scheme, you can experience a variety of industries/

companies, broadening your range of knowledge and

experience. As part of this scheme you have the option of

Study Abroad or a credit bearing placement.

See www.swansea.ac.uk/som/studenthub for more

information.

Summer Internship is a flexible opportunity for those

wishing to take on a work experience for a period of 3

months or less during the summer break.

1-2 week work experience as part of the University wide

“Week of Work” programme.

See myuni.swan.ac.uk/work-placements for information.

VOCALEYES

VocalEyes is a digital tool that provides a transparent,

democratic and engaging process for improving your

organisation or local community.

We use the VocalEyes system to hear your views, we want

to know how you feel about topics such as the Placement

scheme, do you find it beneficial? How and in what way?

For example Study Abroad, should there be more options?

Would you like to change something? How and why?

You can create and share your own ideas while also rating

the ideas of others, building and developing the

programmes that directly affect you.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

The British Council creates international opportunities for the

people of the UK and other countries, and builds trust between

them worldwide. They work in over 100 countries, connecting

millions of people with the United Kingdom.

The British Council Future Leaders Scheme is about helping to

develop and grow our cultural relations leaders of

tomorrow. They want you to make a big impact and help them

to achieve their ambitious goals. Following the success of their

2012 and 2013 schemes they are looking to recruit 10 talented

individuals to join them this September who are passionate

about their work, keen to kick start an international career and

really want to make a difference. You will be joining a unique

organisation, working with other talented colleagues.

For more information—contact the Student Mobility team.

The CRCC Asia China Internship Program introduces internationally-motivated students and graduates to business culture in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Sanya, China.

With a CRCC Asia work placement for one, two or three months, you will gain insight into the Chinese business environment and gain key transferable skills, while enjoying the many social and cultural opportunities on offer in China, alongside fellow interns.

The programs are run throughout the year and are designed with flexibility in mind. There is a fee for each program, however funding opportunities are available, e.g: British Council Generation UK Internship Programme. Early application is recommended.

Accommodation is included and CRCC Asia will organise your Visa application through their regional offices.

For more information— www.crccasia.com

SUMMER

GRADUATE


EMPLOYABILITY

https://myuni.swan.ac.uk/work-placements/

DELOITTE

Subject Areas: Finance - Risk Advisory, Audit and Tax Placement

Location: UK

Paid: Competitive

Description: If you’re due to take a placement in industry as part of your degree we can offer you invaluable real-world experience

through our Industrial Placements. They last between 6 and 12 months and offer a range of benefits.

IBM

Subject Areas: Business, Finance, Human Resources and Marketing

Location: UK

Paid: Competitive

Description: The best thing - you can make your mark on the business world and focus on the commercial side of IBM. Whilst you

don’t need a specific degree background to apply, you do need to be enthusiastic, with plenty of energy and passion for the areas of

our business that you’re applying for.

PWC

Subject Areas: Finance

Location: London, UK

Paid: Competitive

Description: No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all routes offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an

individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life.


12 MONTH PLACEMENTS


OPPORTUNITIES

A work placement is a type of learning that is specifically designed for students to enhance their employability. The placement

schemes are embedded within the undergraduate programmes at the School of Management and are created to equip students with

new skills and experiences of real world work environments.

On these pages you will find 6 month and 12 month job vacancies from existing internship schemes and bespoke opportunities for

School of Management students only.

The recruitment period begins around October and ends in January, however some larger organisations with established internship

schemes will open up their placements for the following academic year as early as July!

PLEASE SEE SOME OF THE VACANCIES BELOW THAT ARE ALREADY OPEN TO 2016/17 APPLICANTS:


Business Management and Accounting and Finance students that choose

to study a four year degree with two six-month placements have the

opportunity to study at a partner institution for their first 6-month

placement (1 full semester).

Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to experience new cultures and

to become truly independent, however there are many career enhancing

benefits of studying abroad, including: preparing you for working on an

international scale, prospects of developing new language skills, an

opportunity to study in a location which is known as a leading global hub

in your field of interest and many more!

You will need to achieve a minimum grade of 50% to be eligible to study

abroad and in the event of oversubscription allocations will be made on a

performance basis.

Contact the Student Mobility team for more info!

SEMESTER ABROAD

Meet our new exchange partner that you may choose as one of your study

abroad preferences! Linköping University is a research based university

with a reputation for innovation in education and cross-disciplinary studies.

They have an international perspective in their research and education and

they were ranked among the best 3% of world’s universities!

LiU is a multi-faculty university where research and education are equally

important. Since the start in the late 1960s, Linköping University has been

an innovator, creating new study programmes and new ways to tackle

research problems. Innovation has become their tradition.

LiU has some 27,000 students and a staff of 3,900 with over 80 nationalities

represented. LiU has two campuses; in the medieval cathedral city of

Linköping, and in Norrköping in East Sweden, with about 100 societies on

campus.

STUDY ABROAD PARTNER


STUDY ABROAD

BLOG - STUDY ABROAD

BY JONATHAN BRADFIELD

My name is Jonathan Bradfield and I have just returned from a year spent studying International Business Management at York University in Toronto, Canada.

During my time at York I lived on campus, which was very convenient as during some months temperatures could drop to -25 degrees Celsius, making getting about pretty difficult.

The reason I decided to choose to do a year abroad was due to a number of different factors. The first one being I wanted to have the opportunity to travel, something I certainly managed during my time there.

I was fortunate enough to visit Niagara Falls, Montreal, New York and also to go skiing all of which were great experiences, making memories I will never forget. This was made all the more enjoyable by the friends I made along the way and also my housemate from the first two years at Swansea, Rhodri, who also came to Toronto to study with me.

One of my favourite moments would have to be the trip to Montreal. Myself and Rhodri visited there for the weekend along with around 14 of our friends from university…

To find out more on Jonathan's story visit - somcareers.wordpress.com/2015/08/05/my-year-abroad/

SIA - SWANSEA

INTERNATIONAL AWARD


ABOUT THE AWARD

The Swansea International Award has been set up to help you recognise, articulate and formalise the international skills you

develop through taking part in international-related activity during your time at Swansea University. Students take part in

many activities during the time spent at here, which can offer valuable skills for international employment.

There was previously no formal way of recognising students’ international-related achievements, meaning students are usually

unable to present anything tangible to employers. It is also not easy to recognise skills as they develop because the experience

in itself is not considered to be an opportunity for development in the first instance. For example, a summer programme in

India seems like an exciting experience, but the opportunities to develop personal and professional skills are plentiful and are

sometimes overlooked.

The completion of the award means you will have an example CV demonstrating your international skills, certification of

completing the award, and the award will be listed on the your Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR). The award is

open to all students but the experiences will differ depending on the student, e.g. international students will be referring to

their experiences here, whilst a home student may refer to their experience overseas.

How to Enrol

You must enrol onto the SIA via Blackboard and instructions are available on the website: www.swan.ac.uk/international/

opportunities/swanseainternationalaward/

Your Responsibilities:

The process of achieving the award, such as planning, completing the tasks and producing the portfolio needs to be managed

by yourselves. All of the resources and information on how to do this will be provided by the University via Blackboard and in

the handbook below. It is up to you to initiate the international experience, take part in the activities on campus and write

timely reflections for the portfolio.

Full Handbook on SIA:

www.swansea.ac.uk/media/Swansea%20International%20Award%20Guidance%20Book%202014%20v1_1.pdf

http://www.swan.ac.uk/international/opportunities/swanseainternationalaward/

http://www.swan.ac.uk/international/opportunities/swanseainternationalaward/

http://www.swansea.ac.uk/media/Swansea%20International%20Award%20Guidance%20Book%202014%20v1_1.pdf

CORPORATE

PARTNERSHIP SCHEME


The Corporate Partnership Scheme aims for the School and its partners to forge long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that

facilitate multiple avenues of engagement. The School of Management provides a broad range of support and services to

organisations, and strives to enhance this capability through the highest level of collaboration with our partners.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU:

» Bespoke placement opportunities: you could be employed by one of our corporate partners on a 12 month or 6 month work

placement.

» Guest lectures and speakers in modules and programmes, offering an industry perspective and practical application.

» Industry input into School’s policy committee.

» Exposure to prospective graduate recruiters: the graduate job market is competitive, these may be exclusive places for SoM

students only!

» Industry perspective included in our “Engage” magazine.

» Participation in the Career Mentor Scheme, providing an opportunity for you to learn from industry professionals and improve

your employability.

» Attendance at events, such as the Careers Fairs and the annual School of Management dinner a chance for you to network with

industry .

» Final Year Group projects: working on a change management project, part of the BSc Business Management programme.

» Accreditation and exemption from professional bodies, such as ACCA and CIM.

MEET OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS:

STUDENT INFORMATION OFFICE SOM

Documents