as a 2nd sem student, will let you all know about the timetable and group ( i'm from marketing btw)
1. time table wise, you all will be able to choose which slots you want. there will be 1 this month, and another 1 next month. so you all can change again for you Local Lectures to another 1 to be with your new friends
2. for some of the modules which have grp work, some lecturers will require you to form grps during the Visiting Lectures, which are conducted by lecturers from RMIT. 1 example is BUSM4192 ( Intro to Management).
therefore, it is highly recommended for you all to go for the orientation camp (if there is 1) to know more friends. if not, during the VLs, you all will be"orphans", looking for grp who still need members. BTW, usually is 4-6 paxs per grp, but it may varies.
Any more prob, you all can PM me and i will TRY to answer for you.
PS: VLs are shiok because you only need to go school max 12 days( 3 days straight for a module) in the whole of Jan.
PSS: VL - Visiting Lectures. These are lectures conducted by RMIT people. Most likely go through 1st 3 topics of the lecture notes.
LL- Local Lectures. These are lectures which are conducted by SIM staffs. Weekly, form the bulk of your study.