School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation

Course Title & Number: MNG 1103 – Orientation

Course Credits: 1

Academic Year: 2021/2022

a) Name of lecturer, Office and Telephone #: Tracy Alves, Cassandra Karran, Melisande
Fraser and David Cort

b) Course summary and mode of delivery:

This course seeks to promote the development of skills essential to student success, while exposing
them to issues critical to the University and to society. Some of the skills this course seeks to
develop are effective reading, writing, speaking, sound study habits, and an understanding of the
historical importance of the University. By so doing, this course seeks to help students gain
intellectual confidence; build their expectation of academic success; provide them assistance in
making the transition to the University, and beginning to understand their roles in society.

Mode of delivery

This class will be conducted primarily using virtual lectures.

c) Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the semester, students should be able to:

• Experience higher personal expectations of his/her ability to meaningfully participate in

academic life;
• Define and give examples of critical thinking;
• Interact with other students regarding academic matters;
• Affirm that careful thinking is an important aspect of the educational process;
• Make a comfortable transition to college life.
• Interact with entrepreneurs from the Caribbean Diaspora from various of Caribbean countries
• Understand networking and building business relationships
d) Methods of Evaluation/Assessment:

All course work will be graded on content, neatness, and timeliness. Students should submit only their
best work, and should be reminded to take time to proofread and correct papers ahead of submission.
Each assignment will be worth the following points:

• Forums 20 marks
• Monthly journal 30 marks
• Test 30 marks
• Group assessment 20 marks

e) Grading Scheme:

A - 75 – 100%
B - 65 to less than 75%
C - 55 to less than 65%
D - 45 to less than 55%
F - 0 to less than 45%

Content:
Date Topics/ Activity Assessment Readings
Week 1 Introduction to class; Welcome to UG: Chapter 1
Opening Doors to Success & Library
Orientation
Week 2 Values, Goals, Time and Stress: Graded Forum Chapter 2
Managing Yourself
Week 3 • Differences Matters: How You Chapter 3& 4
Learn & Communicate
• Critical, Creative and Practical
Thinking

Week 4 Reading and information Literacy: Journal Chapter 5

Learning from print and online materials
Week 5 Listening and Note Taking: Taking in Chapter 6
and Recording,
Week 6 Webinar Graded Forum
Week 7 Memory and Study: Retaining what you Chapter 7
have learn
Week 8 Test Taking: Showing What You Know Journal Chapter 8
Week 9 Diversity and Communication Chapter 9
Week 10 Presentations Group Chapter 7
Week 11 Wellness & Stress: Staying healthy in Chapter 10
mind and body
Week 12 Managing Money: Living within your Chapter 11
means
 Week 13 Careers and More: Building a successful Journal Chapter 12
future
Week 14 Revision
Week 15 Test

a) Required Readings:
Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S.L. (2009). Keys to success: Building analytical, creative and practical
skills. (brief 5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Publishing.