FBE

Faculty's First Year Orientation - 2020

Background

1. Faculty Background

Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) at The University of the South Pacific (USP). You have made an excellent choice to attend USP in 2020. We are proud to induct you to the largest faculty of USP. Your decision to pursue tertiary education with us is highly valued at FBE.

There are eight schools in the Faculty. The respective Schools, Course coordinators, First Year Experience, Student Learning Support at the faculty will work with you as your transition into the University. The orientation programs for 2020 is therefore designed to challenge and support students across the first year and to connect you to outstanding learning opportunities that will help you to achieve your academic goals as well as in your quest to thrive and graduate with distinction in your field of study.

Orientation Details

2. Orientation Details

The Faculty of Business & Economics will hold its Faculty Orientation to welcome all new students on Wednesday, 29^th January 2020, at the AUSPAC (Australian Pacific) Lecture Theatre. Please make every effort to attend this orientation.

Download FBE Orientation Programme Outline - 2020

School Orientation Details

3. School wise Orientation Schedules

School Orientation Sessions for FBE First Year Students – Semester 1, 2020

Registration Guidelines

4. Basic Registration Policies & Guidelines

USP 2020 Handbook and Calendar & Prospectus - The 2020 Prospectus is now available and can be viewed online by clicking on this link: The 2020 Prospectus.

You can view the 2020 Handbook and Calendar by clicking on this link: The 2020 Handbook and Calendar.

Please do remember to follow the instructions provided through your Offer letters with special attention towards information on the Enrollment pack. They contained information on how to enroll online. For more information click on USP Enrollment Pack
You must enroll yourself online first before attending the Faculty Orientation on 29 January 2020 at the Laucala Campus. You can also View How to Register Online via YouTube
Accommodation at the University - you can access information on accommodation by clicking on Accommodation Services
Please click on: About us - on the FBE home page to learn about FBE and accreditation details of your study programme.

Academic Advisors (1 of 2)

5. Academic Advisors Contact Information (1 of 2)

Graduate School of Business

Prof. Gurmeet Singh
singh_g(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 1386
School of Land Management and Development

Mr. Eroni Batikawai
Advisor for: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Studies
batikawai_e(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2456
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Ms. Ella Bennion
bennion_e(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2434

Dr. Dawn Gibson
gibson_d(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2814

School of Economics

Dr. Rup Singh
Advisor for: Undergraduate Studies in Economics
singh_r(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2791

Dr. Neelesh Gounder
Advisor for: Postgraduate Studies in Economics
gounder_ne(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2576

Dr. Aruna Gounder
Advisor for: Undergraduate Studies in Official Statistics
aruna.gounder(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2576

Dr. Janesh Sami
Advisor for: Undergraduate Studies in Population Studies & Demography
sami_j(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2534

Academic Advisors (2 of 2)

5. Academic Advisors Contact Information (2 of 2)

School of Agriculture & Food Technology

Dr. Poasa Tabuaciri
Advisor For: Undergraduate Studies
based at Laucala Campus
tabuaciri_p(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2589

Mr. Falaniko Amosa
Advisor For: Postgraduate Studies in Agriculture
based at Alafua Campus
amosa_f(at)usp.ac.fj
(+685) 21671 ext. 289

Dr. Nandakumar Desai
Advisor For: Animal Science
based at Alafua Campus
desai_n(at)usp.ac.fj
(+685) 21671 ext. 322

Dr. Sonny Lameta
Advisor For: Agri. Economics & Extension
based at Alafua Campus
lameta_s(at)usp.ac.fj
(+685) 21671 ext. 252

Dr. Siaka Diarra
Advisor For: Agri. Economics & Extension
based at Alafua Campus
diarra_s(at)usp.ac.fj
(+685) 21671 ext. 275

School of Government, Development & International Affairs

Dr. Haruo Nakagawa
Advisor For: Undergraduate &
Postgraduate Studies in Governance
nakagawa_h(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2166

Dr. Sandra Tarte
Advisor For: Undergraduate Studies
in Politics & International Affairs
tarte_s(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2577

Dr. Nicola Baker
Advisor For: Postgraduate Studies
in Diplomacy and International Affairs
baker_n(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2015

Dr. Natasha Khan
Advisor For: Diploma in Leadership,
Governance and Human Rights
khan_n(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 1849

School of Management & Public Administration

Dr. Atishwar Pandaram
Advisor For: Management
& Public Administration
pandaram_a(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2482

Dr. Jashwini Narayan
Advisor For: International
Business and Marketing
narayan_ja(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2089

Mr. Jone Lako
Advisor For: Human Resource Management
& Employment Relations
lako_j(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2487

Prof. Anand Chand
Advisor For: Postgraduate Studies
chand_a(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2541

School of Accounting and Finance

Prof. Arvind Patel
Advisor For: Accounting and Finance majors
patel_a(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2703

Dr. Nacanieli Rika
Advisor For: Accounting and Finance majors
rika_n(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2570

Mr. Clayton Kuma
Advisor For: Undergraduate Studies in Accounting
kuma_c(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2091

Dr. Ilimotama Cawi
Advisor For: Postgraduate Studies in Accounting
cawi_i(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2181

Dr. Ronald Kumar
Advisor For: Finance studies
kumar_rn(at)usp.ac.fj
(+679) 323 2574

Checklist and Study Planner

6. Checklist and Study Planner

New Student Checklist

There is a lot to do as you start classes at USP. Use our checklist to remember the most important ones.

Download Checklist and Study Planner

Faculty of Business and Economics
The University of the South Pacific
Private Bag, Laucala Campus,
Suva, Fiji.
Tel: (+679) 323 1000
Fax: (+679) 323 1506