RBS Orientation

1. Welcome to
Orientation

2. Russo Business
School

3. Key Staff
• Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien – Executive Dean
• Quentin Underhill – Manager Academic Operations and
Standards
• Crispian Short – Academic Manager
• Board of Directors – Click below
http://russo.qld.edu.au/about/the-board-of-directors/
• Contact Email: help@russo.qld.edu.au

4. • Aim: prepare students for second
year business studies.
Diploma of Business

5. The Diploma of Business consists of eight (8)
subjects which are usually completed over three
(3) trimesters in this order:
RH1000 - Academic and Business Skills Development
RH1005 - Contemporary Business Communication
RH1004 - Management Fundamentals
RH1002 - Accounting
RH1008 - Marketing Fundamentals
RH1003 - Economics
RH1007 - Data Analysis & Management
RH1012 - Business Law
Diploma of Business

6. Subject Code Subject Day Time*
RH1002 Accounting Monday 09:00am - 14:00pm
RH1008 Marketing Fundamentals Wednesday 09:00am - 14:00pm
RH1003 Economics Thursday 09:00am - 14:00pm
RH1000 Academic and Business Skills Development Monday 09:00am - 14:00pm
RH1005 Contemporary Business Communication Tuesday 09:00am - 14:00pm
RH1004 Management Fundamentals Wednesday 09:00am - 14:00pm
2016 - SP 3 - Timetable
Subject Code Subject Day Time Room
RH1000 Academic and
Business Skills
Development
Monday 9.00am - 2.00pm 901
RH1007 Data Analysis and
Management
Monday 9.00am - 2.00pm 902
RH1002 Accounting Tuesday 9.00am - 2.00pm 902
RH1005 Contemporary
Business
Communication
Tuesday 9.00am - 2.00pm 901
RH1012 Business Law - Lecture Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm 901
RH1004 Management
Fundamentals
Wednesday 9.00am - 2.00pm 901
RH1008 Marketing
Fundamentals
Wednesday 9.00am - 2.00pm 902
RH1012 Business Law - Tutorial Wednesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm 901
RH1003 Economics Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm 902

7. • The Diploma of Business is run for 10 weeks
with classes starting Monday.
• Click below to see the trimester calendar:
http://testing.russo.qld.edu.au/wp-
content/uploads/2016/03/RBS-SP23-2016-
Calendar.pdf
Academic Calendar

8. • Please attend all lectures
• Please submit all assessment
• Please sit all exams
Diploma of Business

9. On successful completion of the Diploma of Business, students
have many options for continuing their study
• Click below to see them:
• http://russo.qld.edu.au/international-
students/international-pathway/
Diploma of Business

10. Student Facilities
Students have access to a number of student only areas:
• Level 1 – Kitchen/microwave and games room
• Level 1 – Vending machines(snacks & drinks)
• Level 2 – Study Area/Activities information
• Level 2 – Library
• Level 5 – Multi – Faith prayer room
• Level 7 – Joblinx – job service centre
• Level 8 – Language & Learning centre
• Click here for pictures http://www.jcub.edu.au/about-
us/image-gallery.aspx#

11. Student Facilities
Level 8, Room 801 – Language & Learning centre
Here students can gain help with the following:
• Essays and assignments
• Academic language skills
• Exam/test preparation
http://russo.qld.edu.au/students/campus-life/the-learning-centre/
Click here for pictures
http://www.jcub.edu.au/students/campus-life/the-learning-
centre.aspx

12. Life in Australia

13. You should:
Apply for TAX FILE NUMBER apply here
Open an Australian BANK ACCOUNT
 Have PERMISSION to work in Australia
 Student VISA: max 40 hours per fortnight
 Working Holiday VISA: Unlimited working hours
 Tourist/visitor – no work allowed
more information
Working in Australia

14. Working in Australia - help
• Joblinx is a recruitment agency
• Joblinx assists students to gain
 work experience,
 part time and graduate employment
 a full range of training programs
• Joblinx office is in room 701
• http://www.joblinx.com.au/

15. Student Accommodation
1. Homestay with an Australian family
more information
2. Specialist student accommodation, for example:
Uniresort, Urbanest, The Pad
3. Privately rented accommodation (house, apt)
 There are laws regarding renting in Queensland to
protect you – please follow them!
more information

16. Complaints & Appeals
• Students have access to a fair & free
Complaints & Appeals process
• A complaint can be made face to face with a Lecturer or
staff member or via email:
help@russo.qld.edu.au
• See the website for more detail
http://russo.qld.edu.au/students/policies/

17. Visa information
All students should be aware of their visa conditions:
1. Have a course of study (COE)
2. Maintain satisfactory course progress
3. Work: up to 40 hours per fortnight in study periods
4. Update your current personal details and address to the
school regularly.
5. Have health cover (OSHC) for your
visa period.

18. Visa information
VISAS: Make sure you know how long you can remain
in Australia (your visa end date)
• See link below for more information:
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav

19. Code of Conduct
Students are in a professional environment and are expected
to behave in a professional, enthusiastic manner:

20. Code of Conduct
The following behaviour is considered unacceptable:
• Harassment of staff or other students
• Threatening behaviour
• Bullying
• Cheating or stealing
• Bringing or being under the influence of alcohol or
drugs while at school.

21. Help - Academic
Please contact us if you want to:
Talk about problems relating to classes
Discuss your study goals/progress
Discuss attendance
Email us for an appointment
help@russo.qld.edu.au

22. Help - Personal
Please contact us if you want:
Advice for health services and
general problems/wellbeing
Click below to find out here:
http://russo.qld.edu.au/students/campus-
life/student-counselling-service/

23. Health & Safety

24. Safety in our building
 Building is open 7.30am-9.30pm Mon-Fri
 Some floors are open on weekends
 Elevators and front doors – please don’t hold open!
ALARMED
 Stairs are located at FRONT and REAR of the
building.
 TOILETS are located in the front stairwells, disabled
toilets are located on levels 1, 3, 4, 5

25. Safety in our building
 Emergency Evacuation signs - nearest exits
 Follow staff directions during an evacuation

26. Emergency Services – FREE call:
Ambulance Police Fire
LEARN your ADDRESS
and TELEPHONE
number!

27. Other Assistance
After Hours Helpline:
1800 994 989
PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE
NOW
Use this Free App:
click for more information

28. Personal Safety
click image to watch the video

29. Your Health
 See a GP (General practitioner) if you are sick
 Only go to a hospital for accidents or serious illness
 Know your OSHC health insurance fund
 Pharmacies (chemists) - great place to ask for
health advice and buy medicines
 Carry your medication prescription in English
 First Aid is available at school
click for more information

30.  Always wash your hands well and often
Always use tissues and throw away
afterwards
 Always cover your mouth/nose if you
cough or sneeze
 If you are very sick, stay at home to rest
 Visit a doctor or chemist
Staying healthy in Winter

31. Staying healthy in Summer
Drink plenty of
water during hot
weather
Water coolers are in
kitchens and
throughout the
building

32. Staying safe at the beach
click image to watch
a video

33. Welcome to
Brisbane

34. Brisbane CBD and transport
click for
Google Map

35. Brisbane Transport
 RBS students are eligible for
concession tickets on public transport
 Purchase CONCESSION tickets (GREEN go card)
 Use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane:
cheaper than paper tickets
 ‘Off peak’ is cheaper – 8.30am-3.30pm and after 7pm (M-F)
and all weekends and public holidays
 Use your GO card 9 times then travel free on weekends!
click for more information

36. Sarina Russo Schools | Australia - Education - Brisbane, Australia | Facebook
Brisbane Transport
 Other transport options include:
 Nightlink services: weekends/holidays
 CityCycle
 FREE services – CityHopper Ferry,
Spring Hill Loop and City Loop (buses)
click on images for more
information

37. Brisbane and surrounding areas
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Moreton Bay
Islands
Brisbane
click for
Google Map

38. Websites Brisbane information/events
www.visitbrisbane.com.au
www.studybrisbane.com.au

39. Need more information?
 Community Telephone Directory in your
Student Handbook
 Brisbane Info Centre – Queen St Mall
 Student Hub – level 2
 Student Concierge Services

40. Smoking
 If you smoke in a smoke-free area or don’t dispose of butts
you can be fined up to $200 on the spot
 You can smoke where you see ashtrays
 No smoking in the Queen Street Mall
NO
SMOKING
INSIDE MOST
BUILDINGS
INCLUDING PUBS
NO
SMOKING ON
THE FRONT STEPS
OR RAMP OF
BUILDING

41. Computers
INTERNET & COMPUTER ACCESS – computers throughout the building
There is a download LIMIT - refreshed each week
• You can access the computers from 7:30am-9pm
• WI-FI is also available ‘SRInstitute’ (s+ID and same password)
• Please note classes are also held in computer labs
Student resource centre – level 2
• Access computers and printers
• Assistance from staff to reset passwords
• English Language resources
• Lost property
• Quiet study space

42. Contacting us
Email:
help@russo.qld.edu.au
Include:
•Your full name
•Student ID
•Your question or request (appointment,
document, problem)
•Check your email or SMS for a reply

43. Check your timetable every week – rooms may
change, even if your class is the same
A class and room list is also available in the foyer
each week
Checking your timetable

44. How much do you remember?
Let’s do a quiz!
Take your phone and go to:
www.kahoot.it

45. Russo Business
School