(Appendix_A)_Degree Programme Handbook-August 2013 Intake

Sunway University Business School

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) Business Studies

BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies*

*BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies is not validated by Lancaster University

Programme Handbook

August 2013

Contents

1. Sunway University Business School (SUBS) ...................................... 4

2. Programme Management......................................................................... 5

2.1 Academic Heads of Departments and Programme Chairs ............................ 5

2.2 Academic Staff .................................................................................................. 6

2.3 Administrative Staff .......................................................................................... 9

3. General Information ................................................................................ 10

3.1 Academic Calendar for 2013 .......................................................................... 10

3.2 Timetables ....................................................................................................... 11

3.3 Health and Safety Procedures ....................................................................... 11

3.4 Student Feedback ........................................................................................... 12

3.5 Student Concilium........................................................................................... 12

3.6 Change of Personal Details ............................................................................ 13

4. The Programme ......................................................................................... 13

4.1 Programme Aims and Objectives .................................................................. 13

4.2 Programme Structure ..................................................................................... 17

5. Assessment ................................................................................................. 21

5.1 Absence from Assessments ........................................................................... 21

5.2 Extensions and Late Submissions ................................................................ 22

5.3 Grading Scheme ............................................................................................. 22

5.4 Progression...................................................................................................... 22

5.5 Awards ............................................................................................................. 24

5.6 Cheating in Examinations and Coursework .................................................. 26

5.7 Evidence of Mitigating Circumstances........................................................... 27

5.8 Students with Disabilities ............................................................................... 27

5.9 Publication of results ...................................................................................... 27

Appendices

Appendix A: Floor plan of Sunway University Business School… .............................. 28

Appendix B: Examination Rules and Regulations ..................................................... 29

Appendix C: Academic Malpractice Procedures ........................................................ 30

Appendix D: Arrangements for the Assessment of Students with Disabilities ........... 37

Appendix E: Appeals against Assessment Board Decisions ...................................... 38

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1. Sunway University Business School (SUBS)

Sunway University Business School is one of the largest faculty at Sunway

University, which employs over 80 full-time academic and administrative staff. The

vision of Sunway University Business School is to be a highly regarded and

influential school in Malaysia.

Sunway University Business School comprises five academic departments and offers

a broad range of business specialisations such as accounting, banking, finance,

economics, management, marketing and actuarial science. Sunway University

Business School also has the Centre for Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary

Management that offers industry relevant programmes on tourism, hospitality and

culinary management.

All programmes offered by Sunway University Business School are reviewed

periodically to ensure standards are met and maintained throughout your studies.

Therefore, the University and Sunway University Business School reserves the right

to make ammendments to the programmes and its availability, if necessary.

This Programme Handbook will provide relevant information, advice and support to

students on all degree programmes such as organisation and management of the

programme, assessment, progression and award. All students are recommended to

keep this handbook and refer to it throughout their studies. In addition, students are

advised to read the handbooks published by the Registry; Sunway University Rules

and Regulations and Student Resource and Lifestyle Guide. Electronic copies of these

handbooks are available at www.sunway.edu.my/registry.

We welcome you to Sunway University Business School and wish you all the best in

your studies.

......................................

Prof. David Colyn Gardner

Dean

Sunway University Business School

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2. Programme Management

Curriculum development are usually carried out by the Programme Committee which

reports to the Head of Department, the Teaching & Learning Committee and the

Board of Studies. The Programme Committee comprises of all teaching staff in the

programme, chaired by a Programme Chair/Coordinator. The Teaching & Learning

Committee is chaired by an appointed Professor and members are Programme

Chairs/Coordinators and invited senior academic staff. The Board of Studies

comprises of all academic and administrative leaders such as Chair of committees,

Heads of Department and Faculty Manager. The Board of Studies is chaired by the

Dean, Sunway University Business School.

At the end of each semester, students are requested to provide feedback on the quality

of teaching and learning, and how they have coped with their coursework in the

programme. In addition, lecturers are also required to provide feedback on specific

changes and implementations to improve the programme. This is usually done once a

year after the programme review. All information and feedback from external

examiners are also taken into consideration when reviewing the programme.

2.1 Academic Heads of Departments and Programme Chairs

The Academic Heads of Departments and Programme Chairs are responsible for all

academic related matters.

Academic Heads of Departments

Department of Law:

Mr Paul Linus Andrews

Room no.: SUBS Administration Office, Ext. 8310

E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Accounting and Finance:

Assoc Prof Dr Foo Yin Fah

Room no. SUBS Administration Office Ext. 8309


Department of Management and Economics:

Assoc. Prof. Dr Wong Koi Nyen



Department of Business and Marketing:

Assoc. Prof. Dr Brian Charles Imrie



Department of Financial Mathematics & Statistics

Associate Professor Dr Ho Chee Kit



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Programme Chairs

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (BAF):

Assoc Prof Dr Foo Yin Fah



BSc (Hons) Business Management (BBM):

Mr Chong Soon Meng

Room no. 339A, Ext. 8339


BSc (Hons) Business Studies (BBS):

Ms Jessica Ho Sze Yin

Room no. 374, Ext. 3374


BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies (BAS):

Associate Professor Dr Ho Chee Kit



2.2 Academic Staff

Name Position Phone

ext.

E-mail (@sunway.edu.my) Room no./

Location

Mr Aaron Koo

Siaw Turk Lecturer 3697 [email protected]

204, North

Building

Mr Adrian Mitra

Nathai Lecturer 8327 [email protected]

327, North

Building

Mr Alvin Chan

Shian We Lecturer 3661 [email protected]

SUBS

Academic

Office

Ms Ang Siew

Ling Lecturer 3659 [email protected]

SUBS

Academic Office

Dr Anne Ho Poh

Chin

Senior

Lecturer 3600 [email protected]

341, North

Building

Ms Ann-Marie

Moohan-Sidhu Lecturer 3697 [email protected]

204, North

Building

Ms Arual Dewi

Arunasalam Lecturer 8326 [email protected]

326, North

Building

Dr Brian Charles

Imrie

Associate

Professor 3751 [email protected]

Graduate

Centre

mailto:[email protected]

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Ms Caroline Yap

Yu Li Lecturer 3389 [email protected]

315, North

Building

Dr Chang Chee

Fei

Senior


248, North

Building

Dr Cheah You

Sum

Senior


340, North

Building

Mr Chong Chin

Yoon

Senior


327, North

Building

Mr Chong Soon

Meng Lecturer 8339 [email protected]

339A, North

Building

Ms Choong Pai

Wei Lecturer 8330 [email protected]

330, North

Building

Dr Choy Tuck

Yun

Senior


335, North

Building

Mr David Chong

Boon Hean Lecturer 8335 [email protected]

335, North

Building

Mr Derek Ong

Lai Teik

Lecturer

8325 [email protected]

325, North

Building

Ms Evelyn Wong

Mei Ling Lecturer 3389 [email protected]

315, North

Building

Ms Ewe Soo

Yeong

Lecturer

8329 [email protected]

329, North

Building

Dr Foo Yin Fah Associate


SUBS Admin

Office

Ms Gan Chew

Peng Lecturer 3659 [email protected]

SUBS

Academic Office

Mr Gan Chin

Chuan Lecturer 3664 [email protected]

SUBS

Academic Office

Dr Ho Chee Kit Associate


SUBS Admin

Office

Ms Izian Idris Lecturer 3352 [email protected] 316, North

Building

Dr Jennie Soo

Hooi Sin Lecturer 8326 [email protected]

326, North

Building

Ms Jesilin

Manjula N

Palanisamy @ James

Lecturer 3610 [email protected] 375, North

Building

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Ms Jessica Ho

Sze Yin Lecturer 3374 [email protected]

374, North

Building

Ms Joy Lim Kin

Ling Lecturer 3636 [email protected]

SUBS Admin

Office

Ms Kanchana

Chandran Lecturer 8330 [email protected]

330, North

Building

Ms Kodeeswari

Arumugam @

Perumal


Building

Ms Leong Ken

Yien


Building

Dr Liew Su Ann


316, North

Building

Ms. Manjeet

Kaur Harnek Singh


Building

Dr Nagiah

Ramasamy

Senior


340, North

Building

Ms Padma Priya

K.R Pillai Lecturer 3374 [email protected]

374, North

Building

Mr Paul Linus

Andrews

Senior


SUBS Admin

Office

Dr Pooi Ah Hin Professor 8464 [email protected] SUBS Admin

Office

Mr Shannon Jann

Ng Lecturer 3379 [email protected]

328, North

Building

Dr Soo Huei

Ching Lecturer 3600 [email protected]

341, North

Building

Ms Sophia Loh

Soo Fun Lecturer 8329 [email protected]

329, North

Building

Mr Sri Bala

Murugan Gogula Nathan


Building

Mr Stanley Yap

Onn Nam

Senior


317, North

Building

Ms Sun Poi Hun Lecturer 3655 [email protected]

SUBS

Academic

Office

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Ms Tanaletchmi Lecturer 3697 [email protected] 204, North

Building

Mr Tan Seng Lee Lecturer 3698 [email protected] 248, North

Building

Mr Victor Ong

Ching Poh Lecturer 8325 [email protected]

325, North

Building

Mr Vijayganesh

Pullikutthyayanar Lecturer 3640

[email protected]

y

SUBS Admin

Office

Dr Walter Tan

Teck Hong

Associate


SUBS Admin

Office

Dr Wong Koi

Nyen

Associate


SUBS Admin

Office

2.3 Administrative Staff

You may approach the administrative staff below regarding administrative matters

related to your programme such as timetable, assessment and examination. The SUBS

Administration Office is located at Level 3, North Building and opens from Mondays

to Fridays, 8.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

Student matters Who to see Form to fill

University services, policies,

systems and operational matters

Ms Evon Lau

(ext: 3608) -

Absent from exam due to medical

reason Ms Emily Khoo Mei Lin

(ext: 3632)

Medical Leave Notification

Examination Administration -

Student administration matters

related to BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Ms Lim Xinying (ext:

8304) -


related to BSc (Hons) Business

Management and BSc (Hons) Business Studies

Ms Lim Peiyi (ext:

8305) -


related to BSc (Hons) Actuarial

Studies

Ms Syahidda Bakar

(ext:3632) -

Graduation Ms Emily Khoo Mei Lin

(ext: 3632) -

Absent from classes Ms Lim Xinying (ext:

8304) (BAF), and Submit original medical

certificate to the

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Ms Lim Peiyi (ext:

8305) (BBM and BBS)

and Ms Syahidda Bakar

(ext: 3632) (BAS)

Administration Office, and

photocopies to the relevant

lecturers of classes in which

the student was absent

Request for Degree Certificate /

Transcript

Examination Unit,

Registry

Certificate and Transcript

Request Form

Internship

Ms Foo Mei Ling (ext:

3350)

Ms Judith (ext:8021 at

Student Services

Department

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Class timetable and resources

Ms Eunice Teng Fooi

Far (ext: 3350) and Ms

Foo Mei Ling (ext: 3350)

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Credit transfers and exemptions Ms Foo Mei Ling (ext:

3350) Exemption Form

3. General Information

3.1 Academic Calendar for 2013

SEMESTER DATE DURATION

First semester (21 Aug to 20 Dec 2013) 14 weeks*

Orientation 21 Aug to 23 Aug

Classes commence 26 Aug

Mid Semester Break 14 Oct to 18 Oct 1 week

Exam 09 Dec to 20 Dec 2 weeks

Semester Break 23 Dec to 10 Jan 2014** 3 weeks

* Refers to teaching weeks only

** Dates are tentative and may be subject to change

Public Holidays

Date Occasion

1 January 2013 (Tue) New Year

24 January 2013 (Thu) Maulidur Rasul

27 January 2013 (Sun) Thaipusam

10 (Sun) & 11 (Mon) February Chinese New Year

1 May 2013 (Wed) Labour Day

24 May 2013 (Fri) Wesak Day

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1 June 2013 (Sat) Agong’s Birthday

26 July (Fri) Nuzul Al-Quran

8 (Thu) & 9 (Fri) August 2013 Hari Raya Puasa

31 August 2013 (Sat) National Day

16 September 2013 (Mon) Malaysia Day

15 October 2013 (Tue) Hari Raya Haji

2 November 2013 (Sat) Deepavali

5 November 2013 (Tue) Awal Muharam

11 December 2013 (Wed) Sultan of Selangor's Birthday

25 December 2013 (Wed) Christmas

3.2 Timetables

The timetables are posted on eLearn, the Sunway University Learning Management

System. Additional information, such as allocation of students to groups for tutorials

and laboratory purposes will also be posted from time to time. In addition, please

check the notice boards regularly, and make sure you are aware of your timetable

commitments, and that you attend at the proper time.

You may access eLearn, at

https://elearn.sunway.edu.my/

and Sunway University Student Portal, iZone, at

https://izone.sunway.edu.my/

to obtain up-to-date and relevant information on the following :

Class Timetable

Lecturer’s Timetable

Academic Calendar

Special Announcements

Results (on iZone)

Subject Syllabus

Lesson Plan

Lecture Notes

Assignment Details

Student Council Activities

Internship

3.3 Health and Safety Procedures

Familiarise yourself with the emergency instructions and the location of telephones,

emergency exits, assembly points, fire alarm call points, fire extinguishers and first

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aid boxes in the areas in which you are working. The current floor plan of the

Sunway University Business School is in Appendix A.

If you discover a fire

Close doors and windows to the room

Break the glass of the fire alarm call point

Dial 8111 and give details to the Security Officer

Leave the building and go to the assembly point (main playing field)

If you hear the fire alarm (a continuous ringing bell)

Close doors and windows to the room

Leave the building and go to the assembly point (main playing field)

Important:

Do not stop to collect belongings. Do not use the lift. Do not re-enter the building

until it is declared safe to do so. If you are disabled or unable to use the stairs, move

to a stairway and ask someone to remain with you. In this position you will be safe

until the Fire Brigade arrives.

Sunway University is a smoke-free campus. This means that smoking is not allowed

anywhere on campus including areas such as car parks, sports facilities, toilets and

campus accommodation.

3.4 Student Feedback

Student feedback is considered to be a vital element of the programme since it is

through such feedback that the programme can be improved. There are a number of

mechanisms for student feedback:

At the end of each semester, an evaluation questionnaire will be issued.

Each intake is entitled to nominate a student to act as representative on the

Student-Staff Committee. The Committee meets once every long semester

and encourages dialogue between students and staff in areas of administration,

learning and teaching.

Students are entitled to raise matters of concern or complaint with the lecturer,

project supervisors or Programme Chair.

Where appropriate a complaint may be made directly to the Dean.

3.5 Student Concilium

The Sunway University Business School Student Concilium plays an active role in

assisting new students to settle into the rigors of University life and provide advice on

managing the expectations of the programmes.

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3.6 Change of Personal Details

If there is a change in your personal details such as a change of address, telephone, e-

mail, etc.) you are responsible to inform Registry.

4. The Programme

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Business Management and BSc

(Hons) Business Studies programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications

Agency (MQA) and validated by Lancaster University, UK. BSc (Hons) Actuarial

Studies is a programme accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). It

is a 3-year degree programme with a requirement of 120 credit hours for the award.

4.1 Programme Aims and Objectives

Please refer to tables on pages 14 to 16.

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Programme Educational Objectives

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business Studies BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies* 1. Produce employable business graduates

or professionals with a sound knowledge and understanding of accounting and

finance.

1. Produce employable graduates with a

sound knowledge and understanding of business management.

1. Produce employable graduates

with a sound knowledge and understanding of general

business studies.

1. Produce employable graduates or

professionals with a sound knowledge and understanding of

actuarial science.

2. Produce business graduates who are

ethical and responsible leaders or

managers.

2. Produce business graduates who are

ethical and responsible leaders or

managers.

2. Produce business graduates who

are ethical and responsible

leaders or managers.

2. Produce graduates who are ethical

and responsible leaders or

managers.

3. Produce business graduates with the

skills and competencies in critical

thinking and problem solving.

3. Produce business graduates with the

skills and competencies in critical

thinking and problem solving.

3. Produce business graduates with

the skills and competencies in

critical thinking and problem

solving.

3. Produce graduates with the skills

and competencies in analytical and

critical thinking and problem

solving.


managerial and entrepreneurial skills.


managerial and entrepreneurial skills.


managerial and entrepreneurial

skills.

4. Produce graduates with managerial

and entrepreneurial skills.

5. Produce graduates who recognise the

need to engage in life-long learning for

personal and professional growth and development.

5. Produce graduates who recognise the

need to engage in life-long learning for

personal and professional growth and development.

5. Produce graduates who

recognise the need to engage in

life-long learning for personal and professional growth and

development.

5. Produce graduates who recognise

the need to engage in life-long

learning for personal and professional growth and

development.

* BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies is not validated by Lancaster University

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Programme Learning Outcomes

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business Studies BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies* 1. Able to apply fundamental business

knowledge with a focus on accounting and finance.

1. Able to apply fundamental knowledge in business management.

1. Able to apply fundamental knowledge in business studies.

1. Able to apply fundamental knowledge in actuarial science.

2. Able to apply relevant tools and techniques used by industry to interpret data and undertake business analysis.



2. Able to apply relevant tools and techniques used by industry to interpret data and undertake actuarial analysis.

3. Able to take into consideration social, cultural and environmental factors in making business decisions.




4. Able to embed empathy, responsibility,

integrity and professionalism in making business decisions.

4. Able to embed empathy, responsibility,

integrity and professionalism in making business decisions.

4. Able to embed empathy,

responsibility, integrity and

professionalism in making business decisions.

4. Able to embed empathy,

responsibility, integrity and

professionalism in making business decisions.

5. Able to function effectively as an individual and within a group as well as demonstrate the responsibility and qualities of an effective leader.




6. Able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organisation and the wider community.




7. Able to systematically identify problems and provide efficient and effective solutions.




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BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business Studies BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies* 8. Able to manage information and engage

in life-long learning. 8. Able to manage information and engage

in life-long learning. 8. Able to manage information

and engage in life-long learning. 8. Able to manage information and

engage in life-long learning.

9. Able to apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills.




* BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies is not validated by Lancaster University

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4.2 Programme Structure

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

YEAR 1

Subject Code Subject Title Credit Hour

ACC1014 Principles of Financial Accounting 4

ECN1014 Introductory Economics 4

MGT1014 Principles & Practice of Management 4

ITC1014 Business Computing 4

ENG1014 English for Business 4

STA1024 Business Statistics 4

MKT1014 Principles of Marketing 4

FIN1014 Principles of Business Finance 4

LAW1014 Business Law 4

YEAR 2


ACC2014 Financial Accounting 4

ACC2024 Cost Accounting 4

ACC2034 Principles of Auditing 4

LAW2034 Company Law 4

ACC2044 Management Accounting 4

FIN2014 Financial Management 4

ACC2054 Malaysian Taxation System 4

FIN2024 Financial Institutions and Markets 4

INT2046 Internship 6

YEAR 3


ACC3014 Corporate Reporting 4

FIN3014 Corporate Finance 4

*Elective 1 4

MGT3073 Leadership 3

MGT3054 Strategic Management 4

FIN3024 Investment Management 4

FIN3034 International Financial Management 4

*Elective 2 4

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ELECTIVES


ACC 3024 Advanced Taxation 4

ACC 3034 Advanced Management Accounting 4

ACC 3044 Advanced Audit and Assurance 4

ACC 3054 Advanced Financial Accounting 4

Malaysian and international students are required to pass 5 General Studies subjects.

BSc (Hons) Business Management

YEAR 1


ACC1024 Accounting for Decision Making 4









YEAR 2


ECN2014 Managerial Economics 4

MKT2024 Marketing Management 4

MGT2024 Scientific Ideas & Innovation 4


MGT2034 Operations Management 4

LAW2034 Company Law 4

MGT2044 Human Resource Management 4

STA2024 Research Methods 4


YEAR 3


PRJ3048 Research Project (Part 1) 0

MKT3014 Entrepreneurship 4

*Elective 1 4


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PRJ3048 Research Project 8

MGT3054 Strategic Management 4

MGT3064 Managing Change 4

*Elective 2 4

ELECTIVES


MGT 3084 Contemporary Regional Issues 4

MKT 3024 International Business 4

ITC 3024 Business Process Reengineering 4

ITC 3014 E-Commerce 4

MKT 3034 Product Development & Commercialisation 4

ECN 3014 International Economics 4

MGT 3094 Project Management 4

MGT 3104 Technology Management 4


BSc (Hons) Business Studies

YEAR 1


ACC1024 Accounting for Decision Making 4









YEAR 2


MKT2044 Advertising & Promotions 4

MKT2024 Marketing Management 4


MKT2074 Marketing Research 4

MGT2044 Human Resource Management 4

MGT2034 Operations Management 4

MKT2054 Consumer Behaviour 4

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STA2024 Research Methods 4

INT 2046 Internship 6

YEAR 3


PRJ3048 Research Project (Part 1) 0

MKT3024 International Business 4

* Elective 1 4

* Elective 2 4


PRJ3048 Research Project 8

MKT3014 Entrepreneurship 4

* Elective 3 4

ELECTIVES


ITC 3014 E-Commerce 4

MKT3034 Product Development & Commercialisation 4

MKT3044 Services Marketing 4

MKT3054 Direct Marketing 4

MKT3064 International Marketing 4

MKT3074 Marketing Strategy 4


BSc (Hons) Actuarial Studies (not validated by Lancaster University)

YEAR 1


ACC1014 Principles of Financial Accounting 4


PRG1102 Programming Principles 3

MAT1014 Calculus 4



MAT1024 Linear Algebra and Applications 4

MAT1034 Introduction to Probability 4

MAT1044 Advanced Calculus 4

MAT1054 Theory of Interest 4

YEAR 2

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MAT2014 Financial Economics I 4

ASC2014 Life Contingencies I 4

MAT2044 Introduction to Statistics 4


MAT2024 Financial Economics II 4

ASC2024 Life Contingencies II 4

MGT1014 Principles and Practice of Management 4

MAT2034 Mathematical Methods 4

ASC2034 Risk Theory 4


YEAR 3


ASC3014 Simulation and Credibility Theory 4

ASC3024 Ratemaking and Loss Reserving for General Insurance 4

ASC3064 Risk Based Capital Modelling for Non-life Insurers 4

* Elective 1 4

ASC3034 Survival Models 4

ASC3044 Financial Risk Management 4

* Elective 2 4

* Elective 3 4

ELECTIVES


MAT3014 Time Series and Forecasting 4

MAT3024 Regression Analysis 4

MAT3034 Stochastic Processes 4

ASC3054 Life Insurance and Takaful 4


5. Assessment

All subjects will be assessed. Each subject will specify learning outcomes and assessment

criteria by which students can demonstrate the achievement of the subject learning outcomes.

The Sunway University Examination Rules and Regulations is included in Appendix B.

5.1 Absence from Assessments

Students are expected to be present for all tests and the final examination at the time and

place announced. They will in no circumstance be allowed to take tests at any other time. If

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a student is absent for no good reason this will be recorded on the mark sheet and a mark of

zero will be awarded. Illness will only be accepted as a reason for absence if the student

presents a medical certificate issued by a doctor. Self-certification without a doctor’s

confirmation will not be accepted.

5.2 Extensions and Late Submissions

The University requires students to adhere to submission deadlines for any form of

assessment. Penalties shall be applied in relation to unauthorized late submission of work are

as follows:

Coursework submitted after the deadline but within 1 week will be accepted for a

maximum mark of 40%.

Any coursework handed in after seven days, and without an agreed extension will be

regarded as a non-submission and marked at zero.

Submission of resit coursework must adhere strictly to the deadline. No extension

will be given and late submissions will be marked at zero.

Subject lecturers have authority to agree to extensions for coursework within their own

subjects and agreements will be documented.

5.3 Grading Scheme

Sunway University operates a standard grading scheme based on percentages to denote

student performance in each subject as follows:

Marks (%) Grade Description

70 – 100 A Distinction

60 – 69 B Merit

50 – 59 C Credit

40 – 49 D Pass

0 – 39 F Fail

5.4 Progression

Decisions on progression of a student pursuing an award are made by the Faculty Assessment

Board (FAB). Progression in any award is dependent on achieving a minimum pass of 40%

or to have been condoned or had exemptions given, in all subjects.

A. Progression

A student who passes all subjects in a semester will progress to the following

semester.

A student who has accumulated 3 failed subjects or more will not be allowed to take

new subjects in the following semester. However, an exception can be made if the

failed subjects are not offered in the following semester whereby the student will be

allowed to take up to a maximum of 3 new subjects in order to fulfil requirements for

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full-time study provided that the failed subjects are not pre-requisites for the new

subjects.

A student will be given a maximum of 3 attempts to pass a subject. Subsequent to a

failure, the student will be required to repeat the subject at the first available

opportunity.

B. Repeat

For a repeat, the student will have to attend classes and take the failed subject in its

entirety. The normal tuition fees as applicable to the subject will be charged.

The student will be allowed to take additional subjects in the semester on top of the

subject/s repeated on condition that the

(a) total credits taken in the semester does not exceed 18 for a full semester and 9

for a short semester.

(b) accumulated failed subjects do not exceed 10 credits for diplomas and 12 credits

for undergraduate degrees.

The maximum mark allocated for a repeat will be 40%.

C. Reassessment

A reassessment is an opportunity to resit a written examination or re-submit

coursework following a marginal failure (where marks are between 30% and 39%).

The student will have to pay a RM200 fee for each subject reassessed.

A reassessment can be considered under the following circumstances

(a) For subjects where the assessment is predominantly coursework-based, a student

who fails marginally may be given an opportunity to re-submit his/her

coursework.

(b) A student who has one or two outstanding marginal failures in the last (final)

semester of study will be given an opportunity to resit the examination within 4

weeks of results release date.

The marks awarded for reassessment shall not exceed 40%.

D. Condonement

A student who after failing all opportunities to pass a subject but had achieved a mark

of between 35% and 39% in any of the attempts may be given condonement for the

said subject. The failed subject must be proposed to the Faculty Assessment Board

for condonement. The maximum that can be condoned is 10 credits for a diploma and

12 credits for a bachelor’s degree.

Condonement can only be applied where the student has obtained an average of 40%

or above for all subjects taken (excluding the three MPU (Mata Pelajaran Pengajian

Umum) general studies subjects as specified by the respective programme).

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E. Exit

A student with outstanding failures after all opportunities of reassessment have been

exhausted, and after the application of any condonement allowed, will be required to

exit from the programme.

5.5 Awards

Awards are recommended by the Faculty Assessment Board. In order to be recommended

for the award, students must have:

Achieved passes in the credit requirements specified for the award.

Passed any additional requirements specified by the programme associated with the

award, including compulsory subjects, defined combinations of subjects and

placements. Malaysian students are required to have passed MPW (Mata Pelajaran

Wajib) compulsory subjects under Akta Institut pengajian Tinggi Swasta 1996 (Akta

555); Seksyen 43 (1)). Based on MOHE circular in 2012 (JPT/GS 1000-610 Jld

1(36)), the MPW compulsory subjects are now replaced with MPU general studies

subjects.

Achieved an Overall Average greater than or equal to 40% from subjects that are

taken into account towards the award classification. An Overall Average in the range

38% - 39.99% may be considered for the award of a Pass Degree within the Bachelor

award subject to the fulfillment of the minimum graduating credits.

Met any required Professional or Statutory Body requirements for the award.

(Credit exemption [ungraded] is a pass).

5.5.1 Honours Degree Award Classification

The classification of awards will be based on the average marks of contributing subjects. The

contributing subjects for an Honours Degree are derived from the results of Year 2 and Year

3 only, excluding the three MPU general studies subjects specified by the respective

programme. Internship marks are not taken into account for classification of awards.

The percentage marks for the classification of degree awards, with honours, are as follows:

Overall Average Honours Classification

70.00 -100% Class I

60.00 – 69.99% Class II (Division I)

50.00 -59.99% Class II (Division II)

40.00 – 49.99% Class III

The class of degree will be awarded when the average mark is at or above the class boundary

- 70%, 60%, 50%. A higher class will also be awarded, based on the overall profile of the

student where

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(a) the overall average calculated from all contributing subjects does not fall below the

boundary for that class by more than 2%; and

(b) at least half of the contributing subject credits, attain that class

A student who does not qualify for an Honours Degree may be awarded a Pass Degree when

the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a) Completed successfully the minimum graduating credits.

(b) The average of all subjects in Year 2 and Year 3 is at least 38%.

5.5.2 Calculation of Overall Average

The Overall Average is calculated using the arithmetic average of all counting subject marks

weighted in accordance with their credit value and expressed to two decimal places as shown

below:

Overall Average (%) = (m1 x c1 + m2 x c2 + ….. mn x cn) / (c1 + c2 + cn)

where m = mark awarded, and c = number of credits

An example of degree overall average calculation is shown below:

Subject Credits Marks

(%)

Grade Marks x

Credits

Year 1

English for Psychology 4 70 A Not counted

Introductory Psychology 4 85 A Not counted

Introduction to Statistics 4 72 A Not counted

Research Methods 4 65 B Not counted

Developmental Psychology 4 50 C Not counted

Social Psychology 4 68 B Not counted

Organisational Psychology 4 45 D Not counted

Cognition and Perception 4 55 C Not counted

Motivation and Emotion 4 52 C Not counted

Pet Behavioural Studies 4 76 A Not counted

Community Mental Health 4 56 C Not counted

Year 2

Psychology of Learning 4 68 B 272

Personality Psychology 4 71 A 284

Brain and Behaviour 4 80 A 320

Theories of Counselling 4 55 C 220

Abnormal Psychology 4 68 B 272

Psychological Testing 4 72 A 288

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Subject Credits Marks

(%)

Grade Marks x

Credits

Developmental Testing 4 65 B 260

Communication Skills 3 75 A 225

MPW 1133 Malaysian Studies 3 70 Not counted

Year 3

Advance Topics in Psychology 4 75 A 300

Behaviour Modification 4 64 B 256

History of Psychology 4 74 A 296

Learning Disabilities 4 72 A 288

Research Project 6 53 C 318

Cross Cultural Psychology 4 75 A 300

Internship 6 63 B Not counted

Psychology Seminars 4 73 A 292

MPW 1153 Moral Education 3 80 Not counted

Total 61 4,191

Awarded Honours Class II (1)

5.6 Cheating in Examinations and Coursework

Students’ attention is drawn to the fact that cheating in examination and coursework is a

serious academic offense that may constitute grounds for exclusion. Students are reminded

of the regulations, which includes cheating as:

communicating with or copying from any other student during an examination;

communicating during an examination with any person other than a properly authorised

invigilator;

introducing unauthorised written, printed or electronically stored material into an

examination room;

gaining access to any unauthorised material relating to an examination during or before

the specified time

Plagiarism

Plagiarism involves the unacknowledged use of someone else’s work, usually in coursework,

and passing it off as if it were his/her own. This category of cheating includes the following:

verbatim copying or insertion of another person’s work (published or unpublished and

including material freely available in electronic form) without appropriate

acknowledgement;

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the deliberate and detailed presentation of another person’s concept as one’s own;

unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another person’s work

Details of procedures involved in cases of Academic Malpractice can be found in Appendix

C.

WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The Copyright Act 1987 governs the protection of copyrighted works in Malaysia. Copyright

works refer to literary, musical or artistic works (which includes books, plays, photographs,

sculptures, paintings, computer programs) and films, sound recordings or broadcasts.

Any unauthorised reproductions, sale or hire, distribution and public exhibition by way of

trade, constitutes infringement of copyright. Offenders can be penalised by fine or

imprisonment or both.

Copying or reproduction for the purposes of non-profit research and private study does not

infringe copyright if it is compatible with "fair dealing".

For more information, please refer to the official portal of Intellectual Property Corporation

of Malaysia (MyIPO) at http://www.myipo.gov.my/web/guest/hakcipta.

5.7 Evidence of Mitigating Circumstances

Students whose studies have been affected by medical or other personal circumstances are

advised to submit written evidence (e.g. a doctor’s certificate) to the Faculty as soon as

possible after a problem has occurred. The Faculty Assessment Board (FAB) will take such

evidence into account when deciding marks to be awarded to candidates.

5.8 Students with Disabilities

Students are strongly encouraged to disclose disability or learning difficulty information to

and seek advice and support from the Programme Coordinator. The University will seek to

make reasonable adjustments to support the student whilst on the programme.

The operation of appropriate special arrangements can be supported for students undertaking

assessment, including timed examinations where a valid claim has been made and agreed in

accordance with the relevant procedures (Appendix D). Requests for special arrangements

may be refused where insufficient notice is given.

5.9 Publication of results

Results shall be posted in I-zone.

A student who is dissatisfied with the result of an examination is required to submit a formal

application of appeal through the Director of Student Administration, within one week of the

result release date. Appeals received outside the stated timescales, without good reason, will

be ruled invalid. The procedures for making an appeal against the decision of the Faculty

Assessment Board can be found in Appendix E.

http://www.myipo.gov.my/web/guest/hakcipta

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Appendix A: Floor plan of Sunway University Business School

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Appendix B: Examination Rules and Regulations

Failure to adhere to the following rules and regulations can result in a student being

disqualified for the examination.

1. Arrival Time

Candidates will be allowed to enter the examination hall/room 10 min. before

commencement of the examination. Candidates arriving after 30 minutes of

commencement of the examination will not be allowed into the examination room.

2. General Instructions

Candidates are required to observe any general instructions which may be given by the

Chief Invigilator and to note carefully any instructions that appear on the front of the

examination paper.

3. Authorised Materials

No writing paper or manuscripts may be taken into the examination room, other than

those specifically permitted. Bags must be left at the front or back of the room before a

candidate approaches his or her assigned seat. Caps, pencil cases, handphones, PDAs,

walkmans, ipods and programmable calculators are not allowed. Candidates are not

allowed to borrow stationeries from another candidate.

4. Communications in the Examination Room

No communication between candidates is allowed as soon as the candidate enters the

examination room until the candidate leaves the examination hall/room. Candidates

wishing to communicate with the Chief Invigilator should raise their hand to attract

attention. Any candidate that leaves his or her seat without permission will be

disqualified.

5. Permission to Leave the Examination Room

Candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall/room within the first 30 minutes

and the last 15 minutes of the examination. Candidates can only leave the examination

room once (normally) to go to the toilet during the examination accompanied by an

invigilator.

6. Candidate Behaviour

Smoking and eating are not permitted in the examination hall.

7. Examination Materials

Candidates are not permitted to remove examination materials from the examination room

unless specified by the Chief Invigilator. All examination scripts remain the property of

the Examination Unit.

8. Candidate Responsibilities

Candidates are required to adhere to the instructions for the conduct of the examination as

set out in this document and any other instructions which may be issued to candidates

through the Chief Invigilator.

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Appendix C: Academic Malpractice Procedures

1 Definition

1.1 Malpractice may be broadly defined as an attempt to gain an advantage over other

students by the use of unfair and unacceptable methods. Common to all cases of

malpractice is the attempt to affect by deceitful means an assessment of academic

ability, standing or progress.

1.2 Types of Malpractice

1.2.1 Cheating is an infringement of the rules governing conduct in examinations or

other time-constrained assessment. Cheating includes the following:-

i. communicating with or copying from any other student during an

examination, except in so far as the rubric may specifically permit e.g.

in-group assessments.

ii. communicating during an examination with any person other than a

properly authorised invigilator or another authorised member of staff.

iii. introducing any written or printed material into an examination room,

unless expressly permitted by the regulations for the subject assessment.

iv. introducing any electronically stored information into an examination

room unless expressly permitted by the regulators for the subject

assessment.

v. gaining access to any unauthorised material relating to an examination

during or before the specified time.

vi. providing or helping to provide in any other way false evidence of

knowledge or understanding in examinations.

1.2.2 Plagiarism includes the following:-

i. attempting to pass off work as one’s own, which is not one’s own. It

includes the representation of work, written or otherwise, of any other

person, including another student, or any institution, as the candidate’s

own. It may take the form of:

ii. verbatim copying or insertion of another person’s work (published or

unpublished and including material freely available in electronic form)

without appropriate acknowledgement

iii. the close paraphrasing of another person’s work by simply changing a

few words or altering the order of presentation, without appropriate

acknowledgement

iv. unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another person’s work

v. the deliberate and detailed presentation of another person’s concept as

one’s own.

1.2.3 Collusion occurs where a student:-

i. knowingly submits as entirely his/her own, work done in collaboration

with another person; without official approval; or

ii. collaborates with another student in the completion of work which

he/she knows is intended to be submitted as that other student’s own

unaided work; or

iii. knowingly permits another student to copy all or part of his/her own

work and to submit it as that student’s own unaided work.

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1.2.4 Falsifying data or material in the presentation of data or material in laboratory

reports; field work reports; projects; and work-based learning based on

experimental or experiential work falsely purported to have been carried out by

the student, or obtained by unfair means. It also includes the fabrication of

references or a bibliography.

1.2.5 Impersonation is the assumption by one person of the identity of another person

with intent to deceive.

1.2.6 Other forms of dishonest practice not falling within the above definitions may

also amount to malpractice. For example:-

i. Attempting to obtain special consideration by offering or receiving

inducements or favours.

ii. Providing false information when submitting an exceptional mitigating

circumstances claim.

iii. Ensuring the non-availability of books or journal articles in the Library

by removing the relevant article or chapter from the material, or by

deliberately misshelving them so that other students cannot find them.

2 Student Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the student to take reasonable precautions to guard against

unauthorised access by others to his/her work, both before and after assessment.

3 Procedures for Dealing with Academic Malpractice

The initial procedures for dealing with cheating in an examination, plagiarism and other

forms of malpractice are dealt with separately in this document. The procedures vary with

regard to plagiarism and other forms of malpractice, depending upon the level of the student,

the severity of the infringement and whether there has been more than one infringement.

However, common procedures are followed once the Registry has recorded a report on the

incident of malpractice.

3.1 Procedures for Dealing with Academic Malpractice - Examinations

3.1.1 Where an invigilator suspects that any form of cheating, as defined above in

1.2.1 has occurred in an examination, she/he will:

i. inform the student of her/his suspicions and of her/his intention to report

the incident.

ii. confiscate any relevant evidence (e.g. any unauthorised material).

iii. where possible, have steps (i) and (ii) witnessed by a second invigilator.

iv. annotate the student’s script and endorse the front cover at the point at

which the alleged cheating was identified.

v. return the script to the student and permit him/her to continue with the

examination and to conclude at the normal stipulated time.

3.1.2 Where the procedure outlined in 3.1.1 above leads to such disturbance or

disruption; or where the procedure is invoked against a student for a second time

in an examination; the invigilator has the authority to expel the student from the

examination room and to make such adjustments to the duration of the

examination as she/he consider to be appropriate. The invigilator will record the

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action taken in their report of the examination, so that the tutors marking the

scripts are aware of any disturbance or disruption to the other students.

3.1.3 Not later than one working day after the conclusion of the examination, the

invigilator will submit a written report to the Director of Student Administration

and the Dean of Faculty. The report should provide an account of the incident

(including the time of the incident and the student’s response to the allegation)

and be accompanied by any relevant supporting evidence (including any

confiscated materials). Where possible, the report should include the comments,

and signatures, of other invigilators who were present at the time at which the

alleged cheating took place. In this instance the examination script should be

marked by the relevant marker; but should then be made available to the Panel of

Inquiry or Assessment Board as appropriate.

3.1.4 Thereafter the process follows the common procedure outlined in section 4

below

3.2 Procedures for Dealing with Academic Malpractice - Plagiarism and Other Forms of

Malpractice

3.2.1 Where the marker of a piece of assessed work suspects that infringement has

occurred, she/he will immediately advise the Programme Chair who will, if in

agreement with the suspicion, institute a second marking procedure to be carried

out by an appropriate subject lecturer.

3.2.2 Where after the completion of the process in 3.2.1 and where the student has not

been considered under 3.2.3 the suspicion is not allayed, the Programme Chair

and the first marker will advise the student of their suspicions and of their

intention to report the matter to the Dean of Faculty. Two members of staff

should be present at this stage, and they should ensure that the student is aware

of the next stages of the procedure. The student will be given prior notice of this

meeting and should be advised that the may be accompanied by a friend. The

meeting should be documented by one of the members of staff.

3.2.3 Where, following investigation, the Dean of Faculty feels that an undergraduate

or diploma first year student, undertaking stand alone subjects has committed the

malpractice through naivety, then she/he will have the discretion to deal with the

matter informally by awarding the piece of work a zero and setting a new piece

of work in its place for which a full mark may be awarded. An example of naïve

plagiarism would be where work has been inappropriately referenced as a result

of misunderstanding referencing requirements. Where such discretion has been

exercised, a record will be placed upon the student’s file. Should the student

accept this penalty, then the matter does not need to be referred to the matter to a

full panel in 4.2 below. A full report of the incident must be submitted to the

Director of Student Administration. Should there be any further incidences of

malpractice involving the same student in the future the matter must be referred

to the common procedure in 4 below. Where the student does not accept the

allegation of malpractice or does not wish to accept the penalty, then she/he can

request that the matter be referred to the Common Procedure in Section 4.

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3.2.4 Types of Offences

Plagiarism not dealt with under 3.2.3 will be considered as first or subsequent

offence.

3.2.5 First offences

First offences should be categorised as minor or major by the Dean of the

Faculty, together with the marker. In all first offences a student will receive a

warning letter from the Dean of the Faculty . This letter should give the student

details of the infringement, advise them of where they can acquire study skills

help and that, if they are uncertain about how to avoid subsequent allegations,

they should contact their lecturers. The letter should also warn of the

consequences of any subsequent offences. A copy of this letter should be sent to

the Director of Student Administration.

3.2.6 Minor First Offence

For a minor first offence, the marker should set aside the sections involving

plagiarism listed below and determine a mark based on the remaining work.

Examples of a minor first offence would be where there is

i. unattributed graphic images

ii. several sentences of direct copying without acknowledgment of the source

iii. inappropriate paraphrasing

iv. poor referencing

v. unattributed quotations

vi. incorrect or incomplete citations

3.2.7 Major First Offence

Where it is considered that a first offence of plagiarism is major, the student will

be required to repeat and resubmit the work. The maximum mark that can be

awarded for resubmissions will be the minimum pass mark appropriate to the

piece of work. Examples of a major first offence would be where there is:

i. copying multiple paragraphs in full without acknowledgment of the

source;

ii. taking essays from the Internet without revealing the source; and

iii. copying much of the work of a fellow student with or without their

knowledge or consent.

3.2.8 Where the student refuses or fails to repeat and resubmit the work, a mark of

zero will be awarded for that element.

3.2.9 Where a student does not accept a decision made by the Dean of Faculty in

respect of a first offence, they will have the right to appear in person before a

Malpractice Panel. Should the student wish to follow this process, the case will

be considered under the common procedure in section 4.

3.2.10 Where a Dean of Faculty feels that a student has committed grave malpractice

such cases should be referred to the Registrar for consideration by a full Panel of

Inquiry as set out in 3.2.13. Examples of a grave offence would be where there

is:

i. taking multiple essays from the Internet without revealing the source

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ii. copying all of the work of a fellow student, with or without their

knowledge or consent

3.2.11 A full report of an incidence of plagiarism dealt with as a first offence must be

submitted to the Registrar.

3.2.12 Each semester, the Director of Student Administration will submit an annual

review of all first offences of plagiarism to the Registrar who will prepare an

annual report for the Academic Senate.

3.2.13 Subsequent Offences

All second and subsequent offences (both minor and major) must be referred to

the Registrar for consideration by a Malpractice Panel. All such cases will be

treated as a serious academic offence and will be considered under the common

procedure in section 4. The marker will submit a written report to the Registrar

and the Dean of Faculty . The report should provide a summary of the alleged

malpractice (including the student’s response to the allegation); an annotated

copy of the submitted work, an account of the outcome of any process instituted

under 3.2.1 above; and any relevant supporting evidence, including a statement

from the second marker.

4.3. Thereafter the process follows the common procedure outlined in section 4.

4 Common Procedure

4.1 On receipt of a report of alleged malpractice under 3, the relevant Dean of Faculty in

consultation with the Registrar, will inform the student in writing of the allegation

enclosing a copy of the report and details of the procedure to be followed in such cases.

The student will be given six working days from the receipt of the letter to respond to

the allegation, and will be informed that:

i if he/she does not reply within the time stipulated, the matter will be referred

directly to a Panel of Inquiry who will decide on an appropriate penalty for the

malpractice. This presumes the lack of response from the student to be an

admission of the malpractice.

ii if he/she wishes to contest the allegation, he/she must give written notice to that

effect to a specified person within the six working days.

4.2 On receipt of a written statement, within the time stipulated, confirming a student’s

intention to contest the allegation, the Registrar will convene and chair a Panel of

Inquiry comprising two other members of academic staff with no previous involvement

with the students.

4.3 The terms of reference of the Panel of Inquiry are:

i to investigate an allegation of malpractice, having regard to the evidence

presented to it by staff and by the student;

ii to determine whether malpractice has occurred and, if so, the extent to which a

student has attempted to gain unfair advantage (i.e. the severity of the

malpractice);

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iii to determine the penalty which should be applied to the malpractice (within the

context of section 5 below); and

iv to inform the relevant Assessment Board of their findings.

4.4 The Panel of Inquiry may call for written and/or oral evidence at its discretion from

those staff and students who have been involved in the matter, and will invite the

student against whom the allegation has been made to attend and present evidence. The

student will be given at least three working days notice of the date and time of the Panel

meeting and, according to his/her wishes, may be accompanied, or represented, by a

friend; such person must be a member of the University community.

4.5 A student’s failure to attend or to submit evidence will not prevent the Panel from

proceeding with its investigation. However, if the student is prevented from attending

through ill health or other exceptional circumstances, the Panel should adjourn its

proceedings until a later date.

4.6 At the conclusion of the Panel’s proceedings, the findings will be made available to the

student and a report of the Panel’s deliberations and conclusions will be submitted to the

relevant Assessment Board .

5 Penalties for malpractice

5.1 Given the wide range of possible infringements and the varying degrees of gravity of

these infringements, it is appropriate that, in reaching their decision, the Panel of Inquiry

is empowered to exercise discretion having regard to its findings, the circumstances

surrounding the case and the extent to which the student has attempted to gain unfair

advantage.

5.2 If a student is found to have committed malpractice in the course of assessment of a

subject, the Panel of Inquiry may: -

5.2.1 decide that no further action is required;

5.2.2 deem the student to have failed in the specific element of assessment in which

the malpractice occurred;

5.2.3 deem the student to have failed in all the assessments for the subject; and

5.2.4 in the case of a student who is found to have committed grave malpractice, or to

have infringed more than once, make a recommendation about the student’s

progression or the conferment of an award to the Assessment Board , as it thinks

appropriate.

5.3 The decisions of the Panel of Inquiry are binding on the Assessment Board .

5.4 Having regard to the information and recommendations received from the Panel of

Inquiry and, where appropriate, the comments of the Assessment Board may in

addition: -

5.4.1 deem a student to have failed all assessments taken in all subjects during the

assessment period in which malpractice has occurred; and

5.4.2 deem a student to have failed as above and require him/her to withdraw from the

programme, in which case the student will not normally be re-admitted to the

University within a year.

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5.5 A student deemed to have failed under 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.4.1 above, will not be subject

to the extant rules of progression and classification; and will therefore not have the right

to be re-assessed in the subject(s) deemed failed except where the Panel of Inquiry has

allowed the student to be reassessed and awarded a maximum mark of a pass.

5.6 A student will have the right to ask for any decision made under 5.2, 5.4 and 5.5 above

to be reviewed within the existing Sunway University Appeals Processes. The grounds

for review are solely limited to concerns about fresh evidence about the malpractice

becoming available and administrative or procedural error. Requests for review have to

be lodged with the Director of Student Administration within a week.

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Appendix D: Arrangements for the Assessment of Students with Disabilities

The University will make special arrangements where possible, to ensure fair assessment of

students with disabilities or unforeseen medical circumstances. The following listing

contains examples of modifications/ adjustments which may need to be made.

Alternative locations for assessment

Specific location agreed within a conventional examination room

Adapted examination furniture/ special lighting provided

Separate room for examinations

Physical access to the location and to lavatory facilities suitable for the disabled

Adjustments to the timing of assessment

Extra time agreed

Rest periods/ breaks agreed within a lengthy time-span.

Use of specific equipment or software

Use of PC/ laptop for examinations (with restrictions on what can be imported into the

examination setting)

Use of video/ tape recorder for oral answers

Procedures for Making Special Arrangements

(i) Students who need special arrangements are advised to discuss their requirements with

the Dean of Faculty at the start of the semester and provide up-to-date documentary

evidence to support their need.

(ii) A written request is submitted to the Examination Unit with details of specific

arrangement and approved by the Dean of Faculty .

(iii) The request has to be submitted as soon as possible and at least four weeks before any

examination in order to enable the claim for special needs to be fully considered and

arrangements made. Students who have had additional arrangements in a previous year

should renew the arrangements and to indicate any necessary changes to previous

requirements.

(iv) Students should be aware that additional examination arrangements will be reported to

the chair of the Faculty Assessment Board. Exceptional arrangements will need to

receive the approval of the Chair of the Board who may consult with the appropriate

subject lecturers.

Students who require additional examination arrangements to be made in examinations as a

result of unforeseen medical circumstances are required to follow the same process as

outlined above, supported by appropriate medical certification. Students are required to

submit requests and medical certification as soon as possible following the

accident/illness/diagnosis in order to allow time for such provision to be made.

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Appendix E: Appeals against Assessment Board Decisions

Applications for appeals must be in writing and state the ground(s) for the appeal. The

application must be accompanied by payment of the appropriate amount. Students will not

be disadvantaged in any way as a result of making an appeal, whatever the outcome, if that

appeal has been made in good faith.

A student whose case is under consideration via an appeal shall have the right to continue

with his/her programme (provided he/she is in good standing) until such time as a decision is

reached. This right is designed solely to ensure that a student whose appeal is upheld is not

academically disadvantaged and it shall not be interpreted as acceptance of a failed student on

a subsequent stage of the programme.

Grounds for Appeal

Valid grounds for consideration of an academic appeal are as follows:

Material administrative error or procedural irregularity which had affected the student’s

results.

New evidence of mitigating circumstances which, for good reason, had not been available

to the appropriate Assessment Board (for example a medical condition which had not

been diagnosed at the time of the Board meeting) has been produced.

The student is required to exit a programme without an award following failure at the

third attempt to pass a subject.

Process

(i) All appeals are lodged with the Registrar, who will refer them to the appropriate Dean

of Faculty .

(ii) The Dean of Faculty will authorise an initial investigation to establish whether or not,

there is a prima facie case. Where a case has been established, corrective action will be

taken. Where the case relates to any component of a programme contributing to a final

award, the view of the External Examiner will be sought.

(iii) The appeal and subsequent results will be forwarded to the Subject Assessment Board

who will then make a recommendation to the Faculty Assessment Board.

(iv) The outcome will be made known to the student within two weeks of filing the appeal.

(v) Students registered for a Lancaster award have a final right of appeal to the Vice-

Chancellor of the University under Statute 21 of the Statutes of the University of

Lancaster if he/she is required to leave without an award after the Appeals Procedure

has been exhausted.

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