Herts Academic Skills (HAS)) are here to help you success in your studies.
- What is HAS-Business?
- How do I access HAS-Business?
- What skills support can HAS-Business provide?
- Need more support at HBS?
- Useful HBS-Business resources
What is HAS-Business?
HAS-Business (formerly CASE) is the academic skills and language support service for students in Hertfordshire Business School (HBS).
The team is currently based in L280, De Havilland Learning Resources Centre (LRC) during the summer building works.
Access the HAS-Business Canvas site:
Business School students should enrol on the Canvas site to access support resources and the monthly timetable.
HAS - Business (formerly CASE - The Hertfordshire Business School's Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement) is the academic skills and language support team in the Hertfordshire Business School. We are temporarily located in L280 in the De Havilland LRC during the summer building works.
How do I access HAS-Business?
Visit:
Business School students should enrol on the Canvas site so it appears on their Canvas dashboard for easy access to:
- Support resources
- Workshops
- Skills guidance
- Monthly support timetables
Access our Canvas site here: http://go.herts.ac.uk/case
What skills support can HAS-Business provide?
HAS-Business includes four specialist support teams.
- Academic Skills Team
Get help with:
- Academic writing
- Reading and communication skills
- Presentations
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Referencing
- Academic integrity
- Time management
- Understanding and applying feedback
Email: academic-skills@herts.ac.uk
HAS-Business includes four specialist support teams.
- Statistics and Numeracy Skills Team
Get support with:
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Numerical analysis
Email: case-numeracy@herts.ac.uk
- Academic English for Business (AEB)
If English is not your first language, this team can help with:
- Grammar
- Academic English
- Written communication
- Language development
Find out more on the Academic English for Business (AEB) programme site.
Email: hbsacademic-english@herts.ac.uk
- Technology Skills Team
Get support with:
- Canvas and StudyNet
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Qualtrics
For NVivo access, contact the Library Helpdesk.
Email: case-technology@herts.ac.uk
Important
HAS-Business does not proofread, edit or review complete assessment drafts sent by email.
However, advisers can discuss selected sections of your work with you to help develop your academic skills and improve your understanding of assessment requirements.
Need more support at HBS?
Personal Tutors
Your Personal Tutor is your first point of contact for academic study-related support.
Location: R025
Email: hbspersonaltutor@herts.ac.uk
Student Support (Guidance and Wellbeing)
If personal circumstances are affecting your studies, the HBS Student Support team can help you explore your options and access support.
Location: M242a
Email: HBSStudentsupport@herts.ac.uk
Future Success Team
For careers and CV support:
Undergraduate students: futuresuccess@herts.ac.uk
Postgraduate students: pgfuturesuccess@herts.ac.uk
Information Manager
For help with:
- Research resources
- Online Library resources
- Finding academic sources
Contact: Samantha Halford
Email: s.halford@herts.ac.uk
Library and Computing Services Helpdesk
For support with:
- Library resources
- Equipment
- Wi-Fi
- Login issues
Email: helpdesk@herts.ac.uk
Module and programme queries
For questions about your course or modules, contact the relevant academic listed on your Canvas module site.
Useful HBS-Business resources
HAS-Business Canvas site
Access timetables, resources and skills support:
Referencing support
The University requires students to use Cite Them Right Online for referencing guidance.
Students are also encouraged to review the Harvard Referencing and Academic Integrity resources available through the HAS-Business Canvas site.