First Year Guide 2023

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS

Welcome to UTS, It’s so exciting to have you join us!

Starting university can be a really difficult time. The same routine that you’ve maintained for the past 13 years of your life has gone out the window. While these changes may seem daunting, the excitement of new opportunities outweighs the fear of the unknown

Upon starting university, I knew no one It felt as if everyone had their own established friend groups and this added to the existing stresses of finding my way around campus, scary lecturers and making friends UTS BSoc, however, helped me in many ways By providing opportunities to have a social life - despite not knowing anyone - I ended up befriending people in all of my classes

Academically, BSoc provides help from students that have already completed the subjects you’re currently studying and I implore you to use these workshops to further your knowledge. Throughout my past years of study at UTS, I have made invaluable connections and have met people through BSoc that I can now consider life-long friends

I wish everyone the same opportunity that I have had in their exciting journey ahead, and wish you the very best!

Lucas Charlton 2023 President

YOUR 2023 BSOC TEAM

President

Vice President

Emma Nielsen

ESG Officer

Lucas Charlton Treasurer

Renee Allatta Secretary

Nicholas Clarke

Education and Innovation

Director: Bryanna Tadrous

Aleysha Essex

Sebastian Rayk

Zachary Forster

Marketing and IT

Director: Jessica Best

Amelia Johnson

Audina Kirana

Daniel Pocock

Louise Legaspi

Tiffany Soo

Hannah Waine

Sponsorships

Director: Hamish O'Reilly

Isabella Rojas-Moran

James Brenchley

Suhana Salhotra

Thomas Hill

Events

Director: Juliana Andrews

Eve Raisin

Freya Frost

Kai Pearson

Lochie Thompson

Tina Dimitropolous

Tyneesha Asilevi

TIPS AND TRICKS

FROM BRYANNA

Find the way you learn best Your first year is important, but it's also the year for you to explore how you best consolidate knowledge I used to believe during lectures I would have to make a note of every word in order to not miss anything - but I ended up not actually listening and missing everything instead The day I decided to watch lectures and separately download/print slides to annotate extra information was an immediate game changer Actively listening and not pausing every twenty seconds to make notes was so useful for my math-based subjects because I maintained my train of thought

FROM SEBASTIAN

Balance is key. While preparation for assignments, exams, and quizzes is an important and a necessary aspect of your uni experience, do not let it consume your life Employers look at a wide range of skills, abilities and qualities - not just the marks! Make sure you are taking enough time out of your day to enjoy the little things you like doing Whether it is going to the gym, meeting friends or doing other hobbies, you will find that downtime is an important part of doing well ActivateUTS has such a large club offering that you'll also be able to easily find a society that shares a common interest

FROM ALEYSHA

Learn your own time management. Take note of how long it roughly takes each week to prepare for subjects and watch lectures, so that you can plan uni work around your schedule Doing uni work in small consistent blocks of time can be a lot less intimidating than trying to do all work for the week in one day I find that completing small components of challenging assignments or lectures is satisfying, especially when I am able to mark it as completed on a to-do list. Setting little goals can keep you motivated and on track, and avoids leaving assessments to the last minute, so you don't have to neglect any other areas of your life

FROM ZACHARY

Build connections with your peers. Your network plays a big role in your career development, and uni is no different. Make friends with like-minded individuals from each of your classes, who you can work with to achieve higher grades. Not only will making new friends promote stronger study habits, but it will make the university experience significantly more enjoyable. Don't be afraid to connect with your tutors and professors on LinkedIn too ending BSoc events is another to make new friends with other dents studying business at UTS, pecially if you go to key events

First Year Drinks and First Year amp, where everyone is in the same boat as you

NAVIGATING UTS CAMPUS

CB01 - Tower Building (Admin, Activate UTS)

CB02 - UTS Central (Library, Faculty of Law, the Hive Superlabs)

CB03 - Bon Marche Building (FASS)

CB04 - Science, Fitness & University Hall

CB05 - Haymarket Campus (Green Room)

CB06 - Peter Johnson Building (DAB, UTS Gallery)

CB07 - Vicki Sara Building (Science and Health)

CB08 - Dr Chau Chak Wing Building (Business School)

CB09 - The Loft

CB10 - Faculty of Health and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

CB11 - FEIT Building

FINDING THE BASICS

UTS STUDENT CENTRE

Have any questions about enrolment, admissions, your timetable and more? Book a visit with the UTS Student Centre or call 1300 275 887 to get all the help you need

OPAL CARD

You'll need to login into My Student Admin to apply for this and then link this to your Opal account. Always carry your UTS student ID with you when using your concession opal card to avoid being fined

PRINTING

To get this going, all you'll need to do is top up your ID card with some credit by logging into MyMonitor The main student print centre is in Building 10 Level 2, and printers are located throughout UTS buildings and the library. See this link for more details.

SECURITY

In an emergency, please dial 6 on any phone or call 1800 249 559 from mobiles for assistance. Broadway Security is located in Building 1 Level 4 and Haymarket Security in Building 5 Level 2

COUNSELLING

UTS Counselling offers a confidential service which can help with a wide range of personal, psychological and study-related difficulties Most services are free or can be bulk-billed to Medicare or to private health insurance

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

If you have a disability or require special considerations, please contact UTS Accessibility or visit them on Level 6 of Building 1

MEDICAL SERVICES

UTS also offers friendly, confidential and QPA accredited medical services to students, staff, alumni and their families The Health Service is open Mon-Fri in Building 1, Level 6, Room 001 You can choose to visit in person or have a telephone consultation at +61 2 9514 1177

LEGAL SERVICES

Legal Services provides students with free legal advice and referrals when necessary. This is funded by your student fees (SSAF) and should be utilised when needed

LIBRARY BOOKINGS

The library website has room bookings for study spaces and rooms across campus The rooms are perfect for a group assessment meeting or filming, but bookings do get busy near assessments

UTS CAREERS

Finding a job during university can be extremely difficult, especially when you're unsure what to look for. Located in Building 2, Level 4, Room 221, UTS Careers is able to offer tailored career advice and resources You can also visit CareerHub to see what jobs, programs and internships are available to you.

CAMPUS DEALS

There are plenty of food and drink options on campus For quick and tasty snacks or meals, check campus deals on the UTS website to see the current offers

ACTIVATEUTS RETAIL

ActivateUTS retail is the place to go if you want UTS merch or need to hire a locker There is an online store, or you can go to the store on Level 3 of Building 1 to get some UTS-branded clothes or equipment.

THE GYM

Tired of running out of breath climbing the stairs in the library? You can sign up for the gym with ActivateFit on Harris! We have state of the art fitness equipment and expert staff to help you reach your fitness goals

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

U:PASS

This service provides additional assistance with subjects that are viewed as difficult or have historically high failure rates U:PASS provides students with small semi-formal groups where they can receive help from leaders or other students to improve their study skills Sessions run for most first year business subjects but their availability is subject to demand throughout the semesters Visit the U:PASS website for more information

UTS HELPS

This is a program that provides non-credited English language and literacy support for individuals and groups Services include assignment writing assistance and English practice sessions, which are helpful for English as a second language students Find out more at the HELPS website, or visit them at Building 1, Level 5, Room 025

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY CENTRE

This study centre offers students from all faculties free assistance with maths, statistics and basic computing They run examination preparation workshops for specific maths and finance subjects

ACAWRITER

AcaWriter is an extremely useful free tool provided by UTS that provides suggestions for concise writing You can use it to check your essays to see where you might be able to improve your writing style and content

THE UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL WRITING GUIDE

This guide is a great document to refer to when writing assessments, especially when asked to write in a certain style, such as a report It is important to refer to the relevant page on the UTS Business School Writing Guide to be made known of the right conventions and rules

BSOC'S TOP DRINK PICKS

BEST COFFEE

79 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000 6:00am-4:30pm

638 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007

6:00-4:00 Mon-Fri ($2 Coffee Happy Hour 2:00pm-3:00pm)

Building 8/14-28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo NSW 2007

BEST BUBBLE TEA

13 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2000

Building 2 Food Court, 61 Broadway Ultimo NSW 2007

Shop 2/841 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000

A LOOK INTO EACH BUSINESS DEGREE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (BBUS)

A Bachelor of Business degree will set you up for a number of different jobs; ranging from a prestigious corporate position to helping facilitate your own business ambitions You start off in your first year completing 8 core subjects in all different types of industries; marketing, accounting, finance and management After you have a solid foundation and understanding in each, you will be asked to pick your major subjects in your second year This is perhaps a little overwhelming - it is important you pick what you enjoy as ultimately, it sets you up for your career path, but can always be switched

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT

Are you the organised one in your group? Always making the plans and big decisions? Or maybe you just like to lead A bachelor of management at UTS will help you build on skills such as strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, and organisational/time management. You will complete a number of core subjects, ranging from marketing to innovation which will equip you with fundamental knowledge and skills

You will also have to pick between 4 different majors; Events, Tourism, Sport and Digital Enterprise so have an idea of what you might like to delve into Depending on your choice, there are a number of career options such as in event management, sports development, digital marketing and public relations (PR) to name a few

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING

Choosing a 'Bachelor of Accounting' over a regular business degree will provide a clear pathway into the accounting industry Some of the subjects you will undertake are challenging yet rewarding and you will graduate with invaluable work experience over your peers By completing two 6-month long internships you will be well ahead of the competition and may help you land a graduate role at a top-tier firm

Some of the subjects will provide you an insight into 'Mergers and Acquisitions' (M&A), company law and cost management All are a necessary element in understanding the industry

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

A Bachelor of Economics will help develop unparalleled skills that you can apply in everyday life It will give you a greater understanding of the intricate workings of our economy by offering training in both macro and microeconomics You will complete 11 core subjects that cover all facets of how it operates, then opt to choose another major in a different discipline Career paths after completing this degree include starting as an economic analyst, policy designer and financial planner

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Completing a Bachelor of Business Administration is a 3-year course designed to give students a well-rounded scope of the different elements of a business's operations. It builds on certain skills such as managerial capabilities, understanding of concepts and theories and to help consider different cultural perspectives

It also allows participants (with their employer's support) to complete this degree while also working full-time Further, some of the subjects that will be undertaken include basic finance, marketing and HR.

UNDERSTANDING BBUS CORE SUBJECTS

The Bachelor of Business course is designed to give students a chance to explore all business disciplines through the eight core subjects linked below

It's important to understand the expectations of each subject, most of which can be found in your subject outline The outline is your subject bible - it explains the learning objectives, which can be helpful to prepare for exams, required texts and where you can source them, and the minimum requirements of the course, which can include attendance Make sure to read your subject outlines at the start of each semester so you don't miss any important dates!

To find all information relevant to the subjects you're taking this year, just click the subject below

Undertaking another Business degree? Click here to find and view what subjects you can expect to complete

ACCOUNTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS

PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS

BUSINESS STATISTICS

MARKETING AND CUSTOMER VALUE

FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS FINANCE

BUSINESS AND SOCIAL IMPACT

ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY TEXTBOOKS?

Most often you'll see a list of textbooks on your subject outline - but note that some are required and others are recommended Textbooks can be really expensive, so what are your options besides purchasing at full price?

STUDENTVIP

Student VIP is the largest second-hand textbook market It is a great way to avoid buying textbooks at full price and gives you the chance to buy your books at a discount rate You can even resell once you're done!

UTS LIBRARY

Not being able to buy textbooks should not affect your ability to complete your degree. UTS offers a variety of scholarships to disadvantaged students Most textbooks are also available in the library and can be loaned for a certain period of time.

SECOND HAND

BSoc has their very own Textbook Exchange on Facebook but there are more on sites like Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace. Just make sure the book doesn't have notes in them as you may need to bring it into the exam

MASTERING REFERENCING

Throughout your studies, you’ll find that most of your subjects have a research component. Whether that will be individual or in a group, submitted in essay format or as a presentation to your tutor, you will need to know how to research information effectively and how to reference correctly to avoid plagiarism.

CAREFUL: Plagiarism is the theft of research and information It carries heavy penalties throughout your degree, whether or not it has been committed with intent Ensure you reference correctly and take the short business course on avoiding plagiarism!

THE LIBRARY: YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND

UTS Library is a lot more than just a room full of books! It houses some of the most valuable resources to assist you with your research and writing These include:

Academic writing guides – you can find these on the library website along with other guides to giving oral presentations and grammar for your essays;

Access to large databases – using your UTS login, you can access thousands of academic peer-reviewed journals and published works to use in your research; and Automatic citations for resources - for most resources, there is an automatically generated citation in your chosen style. Still, there are not always correct, so make sure to double check.

One of the most valuable skills that the library can help you with is how to cite and reference properly. Your tutors and coordinators will often specify if the assignment requires APA 7 Referencing or Harvard Referencing - but either way, we've got you covered!

Click here for the Library's UTS Interactive HARVARD guide

Click here for the Library's UTS Interactive APA 7 guide

STUDENT AWARDS AND PROGRAMS

SOUL AWARD BUILD PROGRAM

A leadership volunteer program for UTS students to support their venture beyond their degree into the community. You apply your skills and knowledge learnt at UTS to the real world and make real change!

A program to harness leadership potential and develop skills and competencies as a global leader

There are three components; leadership, abroad and community connections Participation and engagement in workshops and seminars help equip you to create a better world.

SCHOLARSHIPS

UTS is proud to award scholarships to students every year We endeavour to reward achievement and recognise motivation to succeed UTS provides support to students experiencing financial hardship or educational disadvantages

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

UTS ALUMNI: MONIQUE TADROUS (BBUS, 2019)

UTS was just the beginning for Monique In the 4 years since graduating as a marketing major, Monique has thrived in her career as a Senior Account Manager at award winning branding agency 'For The People' (FTP) From this, it's clear UTS provided Monique with the foundational and conceptual skills to excel

Applying her learnings to internships at international companies like Christian Louboutin, Monique moved into her first industry role soon after graduation. She started as a Brand Strategist at The Branding Lab, which then propelled her into becoming an Account Manager at Re (M&C Saatchi Group) She also used her rounded knowlege of business, marketing, and brand to found a now-closed passion project for an online word community, 'six words only'

Monique's role at FTP calls on her to understand the world of brand, and strategically manage the creative process to deliver exceptional results for clients Some highlights from her time at For The People include working with Theatre Royal Hobart, Museums of History NSW, and NSW Government to name a few

"I believe my purpose is to help connect creatives and clients on the journey to better design, communication and understanding."

THE YEAR AHEAD...

FIRST YEAR DRINKS

CAREERS ROUND TABLE*

FIRST YEAR CAMP

MID SEMESTER PARTY PITCH AND PITCHER

FIRST YEAR EXAM WORKSHOP

BUBBLE SOCCER HALLOWEEN CRUISE

HR & MARKETING INDUSTRY PANEL*

*Meet our sponsors opportunity

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