SUBJECT OUTLINE

25741 Capital Markets

Course area UTS: Business
Delivery Spring 2017; standard mode; City
Credit points 6cp
Result type Grade and marks

Subject coordinator
Dr Deborah Cotton
P: 9514-7740
Room: Dr Chau Chak Wing Building 8.07.074
E: deborah.cotton@uts.edu.au
Visiting hours: By Appointment

Subject description
This subject examines the structure and behaviour of Australia's financial system and its main components. Its principal topics are
the instruments and processes through which financing is arranged, the pricing of instruments and the associated risks and their
management with derivatives. The subject forms part of the finance specialisation in the MBA and Master of Business degree
programs where it provides a preparation for more specialised subjects in investment management, international finance and the
various subjects that deal with financial institutions and risk management.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. explain the major functions performed by a developed financial system, their inter-relationships and official supervision of the
Australian financial system by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

2. discuss the operations of the main financial instruments and financial markets that comprise the Australian financial system
and calculate prices and investment yields for debt securities

3. evaluate the main risks involved in global financial markets and how they are managed with derivative products in Australia,
and evaluate the use of derivatives for hedging purposes

4. explain the potential for financial markets to impose financial discipline on the management of financial institutions and
borrowers.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:
Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills suitable for academic or professional audiences (3.2)
Be able to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome (3.3)
Demonstrate detailed understanding of ethical and social responsibility in professional practice (4.1)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

This subject provides finance students with an understanding of the operations of a financial system and its major components. It
provides a knowledge and competency basis for subsequent specialised subjects, such as Investment Management and
International Finance.

This subject contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes:

Communication and interpersonal skills
Attitudes and values

This subject also contributes specifically to develop the following Program Learning Objectives for the Master of Finance and
Master of Financial Analysis:
3.1: Convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for their audience

Teaching and learning strategies

The subject will be taught using a combination of in-class and on-line learning activities. In-class activities include lectures and
interactive exercises that provide opportunities to discuss and apply theory to practice. For example, problem solving exercises

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interactive exercises that provide opportunities to discuss and apply theory to practice. For example, problem solving exercises
done in a team with other students. On-line and off-line learning opportunities provide students with access to a number of current
videos and case studies on topics covered in the subject that they can view before coming to class. The UTS web-based
communication tool (UTSOnline) will be used to share information and encourage interaction between staff and students. Student
will also use appropriate computer software such as word processors and presentation tools to complete assigned tasks.

In preparation for class students are expected to do the following to prepare them for participation in class discussion and activities:
1. Review of lectures - Before coming to class students are required to read and review the lecture powerpoint slides for the
topic(s) being covered. This will allow them to participate in the class discussion organised by the lecturer each week.
2. Review case studies and digital resources - Before coming to class students are required to read and review case studies and
watch online videos when they are provided for a topic. Lecturers will ask students to discuss in groups the main points in
these case studies and online videos.

After each topic is finished students are expected to:

1. Review of lectures - After each lecture students should go over the material covered and read material from the textbook that
covers the topic in the lecture. Students should post questions on the UTSOnline Discussion Board to discuss the material
being covered. These questions will be answered by other students and the lecturers.
2. Self-learning revision questions - A few days after a topic is covered in lectures students are required to complete the revision
questions for the topic. While answers will be provided on UTSOnline students might want to post questions on the discussion
board on UTSOnline to discuss the questions and answers.
3. Self-learning on-line non-assessable) multiple choice - Multiple choice quizzes are available on UTSOnline for students to
complete on the topics.

Particular emphasis is placed on creating opportunities throughout the session for students to gain feedback on their learning. In
addition to informal feedback gained from peers and tutors while participating in interactive exercises, students will receive
formative feedback in the following ways:
1. through class quizzes where all students receive feedback in class on whether each question was well answered or poorly
answered by the majority of students in the subject in addition to where the correct answer was covered in the lecture notes;
2. students are asked to meet with their lecturer to review their presentation slides before they do their class presentation;
3. written feedback from the lecturer provided on the grade sheet of the written assignment.

Content (topics)
1. The major functions performed by the financial system
2. The processes of financing the risks and their management
3. Financial products and services and their financial characteristics
4. The roles played by financial institutions and their supervision
5. The operations of the main markets for securities and foreign exchange
6. The behaviour of financial variables
7. The pricing of financial market securities
8. The nature, purposes and risk-management uses of derivatives

Program
Week/Session Dates Description

1 24 July Preparation Week - NO CLASSES THIS WEEK

Go to the UTS Online site and go through the subject outline and read the material in the
folder in the "Subject Documents""Lecture Material" folder for "Prep week"

Notes:

Ch1 Extended learning: A. Globalisation of the financial markets; B. The impact of the
Asian financial crisis on the financial system. pp.34-38.

2 31 July Topic 1: Introduction to Capital Markets

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch1 5-22, 28-30 and Learning Objectives 1.1-1.3; Ch12
409-413 and Learning Objective 12.5.

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3 7 August Topic 2: Authorised Deposit Taking Institutions

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch2 43-52, 56-71 and Learning Objectives 2.1-2.3,
2.5-2.7; Ch 8 262-275 and Learning Objectives 8.1-8.2; Ch10 320-328 and
Learning Objectives 10.1 and 10.2.
Ch2 Extended learning A: The standardised approach to credit risk. pp. 76-78;
Ch10 Extended Learning: Securitisation. pp. 343-346.

4 14 August Topic 3: Investment Banking, Registered Financial Companies and Funds under
Management

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch3 92-115 and Learning Objectives 3.1-3.7.
Ch3 Financial News Case Study: Hedge Funds pp.117-118.
Ch3 Extended learning: Project finance and structured finance. pp. 121-125.

5 21 August Topic 4: Introduction to Market Trading and the Foreign Exchange Market

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch1 16-18; Ch15 493-504, 506-508, 511-513 and
Learning Objectives 15.1-15.6 and 15.8; Ch16 522-535, 537 and Learning
Objectives 16.1-16.3; Ch17 558-561 and Learning Objectives 17.3.
Ch15 Financial News Case Study: Risk of FX Trading pp. 512-513.
Ch16 Extended learning: Purchasing power parity. pp. 540-542.

6 28 August Topic 5: The Money Market

Quiz 1 will be held in class and ask questions on material from Topics 1, 2
and 3

Notes:

Referencence pages from Viney: Ch 1 22-26; Ch 9 293-306, 309 and Learning

Objectives 9.4-9.7; Ch12 400-403 and Learning Objective 12.2.
Ch3 Extended learning: Standard and Poor's credit rating definitions. pp. 381-383.

7 4 September Topic 6: The Bond Market

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch 1 26-27; Ch 10 328-330. 332-334 and Learning

Objectives 10.3-10.4; Ch 12 396-400, 403-409 and Learning Objectives 12.1-12-12.3

8 11 September Mid-session STUVAC

9 18 September Topic 7: Equity Market

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch4 136-142, 145-151 and Learning Objectives
4.2-4..4, 4.6-4.10; Ch5 168-174 and Learning Objectives 5.2-5.5; Ch 6 192-196,

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 4.2-4..4, 4.6-4.10; Ch5 168-174 and Learning Objectives 5.2-5.5; Ch 6 192-196,
209-214 and Learning Objectives 6.1-6.3, 6.6.

Download and read brochures on ASX trading from the ASX webpage

http://www.asx.com.au/education/download-brochures.htm

Ch4 Financial News Case Study: Private Equity - BlackRock pp.151-153

Ch5 Case Study Facebook IPO pp.178-179.

Ch5 Extended learning: Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listing rule

requirements. pp. 181-185.

10 25 September Topic 8: Interest Rates and Yield Curves

Quiz 2 will be held in class and ask questions on material from Topics 4, 5
and 6.

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch12 404-409 and Learning Objective 12.4; Ch13
428-439, 441-443 and Learning Objectives 13.1-13.3.

Ch13 Extended learning: The yield curve and expectations theory calculation. pp.
449-452.

11 2 October Topic 9: Forward Rate Agreements and Plain Vanilla Interest Rate Swaps

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch14 460-461 and Learning Objective 14.1; Ch18
584-586 and Learning Objective 18.4; Ch19 621-624 and Learning Objective 19.7.
Reference pages from Viney: Ch18 590-592 and Learning Objective 18.6 (only
points 1 to 4); Ch21 672-679 and Learning Objectives 21.1-21.2, 21.6.

12 9 October Topic 10: The Futures Market

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch18 582-584 and Learning Objective 18.3; Ch19
603-614, 616-619 and Learning Objectives 19.1 to 19.6.
Ch19 Financial News Case Study S&P/ASX200 VIX Futures pp. 624-625.

13 16 October Topic 11: Option Contracts

Notes:

Reference pages from Viney: Ch18 587-590 and Learning Objective 18.5; Ch20
635-641, 643-650, 652-653 and Learning Objectives 20.1-20.4.
Download and read brochures on Options and Warrants from the ASX webpage
http://www.asx.com.au/education/download-brochures.htm
REVISION FOR THE FINAL EXAM

Download and read the Revision Power Point slides on UTSOnline. Revise the Lecture
slides, revision questions, reference pages from Viney textbook, Quick tests, multiple
choice tests for Topics 7 to 11. Attempt and prepare your own answers to the Sample final
exam paper. ALL THIS MATERIAL IS ON UTSONLINE.

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 The centrally conducted formal exam period is from Saturday 28 October until
Saturday 7 November.

Additional information
Learning resources
This subject fulfils the aims and principles of UTS Learning Futures, which is to provide you with flexible options about
how, when and where you learn. You may use the university as a learning base, or learn mainly from home or work.
The other flexible resources listed in this section will support your learning from either on or off campus.

Out-of-lecture work
Learing.Futures practices have been applied to your out-of-lecture work. In order to understand the material covered in this subject
you should spend time each week on the following learning activities:
1. Pre-class review of lectures - Before coming to class students are required to engage in flipped learning by reading and
reviewing the lecture powerpoint slides for the topic(s) being covered. This will allow them to participate in the class discussion.
2. Pre-class case studies and digital resources - Before coming to class students are required to read and review case studies
and watch online videos when they are provided for a topic. This will allow them to participate in the class discussion.
3. After-class review of lectures - After each lecture students should go over the material covered and read material from the
textbook that covers the topic in the lecture.
4. Self-learning revision questions - A few days after a topic is covered in lectures students are required to complete the revision
questions for the topic. While answers will be provided on UTSOnline you might want to post questions on the discussion board
on UTSOnline to discuss the questions and answers.
5. Self-learning on-line non-assessable) multiple choice - Multiple choice quizzes are available on UTSOnline for students to
complete on the topics.

Assessment
Assessment task 1: Presentation and Written Assignment/Reflection (Group/Individual)
Intent: This subject contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives for the courses C04038 Master of
Financial Analysis and C04048 Master of Finance:

demonstrate effective oral presentation skills suitable for academic or professional audiences (PLO 3.2)
interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome (PLO 3.3)
demonstrate understanding of ethical and social responsibility in professional practice (PLO 4.1)

Objective(s): This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2, 3 and 4

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

3.2 and 3.3

Weight: 20%

Task: In the first lecture students will start forming a team of up to four (4) students. Teams will present their answer to
a Topic question to the class. The team will submit a written assignment and written reflection within 7 days
after the presentation. Team members can choose to submit one assignment for the team or individual team
members can submit separate assignments. All team members must submit their own written reflection. Teams
should meet with their lecturer at least one week before their presentation date to discuss what they are
going to do in their presentation and how they will be writing up their assignment. If teams do not do the
class presentation this assessment task will be marked out of 10% and their exam strand marked
out of 90%.

Length: Written Assignment - The maximum number of words is 1,500.

Written Reflection - The maximum number of words is 500.

Due: The written assignment (team or individual) and written reflection (individual) must be submitted in hard copy to your

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Due: The written assignment (team or individual) and written reflection (individual) must be submitted in hard copy to your
lecturer within 7 days after giving the class presentation. You are not required to submit the written assignment in
Turnitin. However, you might want to use Turnitin to check if there is any plagiarism. Late submissions may receive
a deduction of 2 marks per day for each day. The cover sheet and grading sheet for the written assignment and
written reflection are available on UTSOnline and must be attached to the front of the submitted work.

Further Cover sheet, Grading sheet and Group Work declaration form: The cover sheet, grading sheet and
information:
group work declaration form can be downloaded from the "Assignments" folder on UTSOnline. The
cover sheet must be attached to the written assignment while the grading sheet and group work
declaration form must be attached to the written reflection. READ THE GRADING SHEET BEFORE
PREPARING YOUR PRESENTATION SLIDES AND WRITING THE ASSIGNMENT. The grading sheet
allocates marks for encouraging discussion by your classmates during your presentation and using
authentic examples from personal experience and/or industry in the written assignment.

Weighting: The breakdown of the 20 marks is as follows: 10 marks will be for the presentation (this is to
be completed as a team); 8 marks will be for the written assignment (this can be submitted as a team
assignment or each team member can submit their own individual assignment); and 2 marks for the
written reflection (each team member must submit their own individual written reflection). Teams have the
option of not doing a presentation and being marked out of only 10% for their written assignment and
written reflection.

Requirement for the class presentation:

Each team will be given ten (10) minutes to present their answer to the class. Teams can use overhead
slides or PowerPoint slides to assist them in explaining their answer to the class. The maximum number
of slides that can be used is 12 slides. Teams should email their slides to their lecturer at least a day
before their presentation for feedback from the lecturer. Copies of the slides will be provided to all
students attending the presentation. Some suggestions for class presentations are:

1. Make sure that during your presentation you do not simply read the words that are written on the
slides.
2. Ask students at the presentation about their knowledge on the topic being covered. For example, ask
them to answer some multiple choice questions.

Written work to be submitted to the lecturer for marking:

First component - Written Assignment

Students are to provide a fully referenced written assignment to the lecturer. The requirements
for the written submission are:

1. Word limit: The maximum number of words is 1,500 words. This includes words used in
footnotes/endnotes, on graphs or in tables but not in the reference list. Material cannot be included in
appendices.
2. Layout: To be printed single-sided on A4 paper with 12-point font and 1.5 line spacing. The cover
sheet that can be downloaded from UTSOnline must be completed and attached to the front of
the assignment. All team members must sign the cover sheet as required.
3. References: At least two (2) references other than the lecture notes must be used when writing up
your answer. You cannot quote any material written in the lecture notes by the lecturer as this
material can be found in published references. Your reference list must be attached to the back of the
answer. For guidelines on referencing you can use the website Faculty of Business (2014), Guide to
Writing Assignments: http://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/business-writing-guide-2014.pdf

Some suggestions for written essay are:

1. The written answer will explain the answer in more detail than the answer provided in the ten minute
presentation.
2. Use and discuss fully labelled graphs, diagrams and tables containing numbers/words to help explain
your answer.
3. Use examples from the finance/banking industry to help explain your answer.

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 Second component - Written Reflection

Students are to provide a written reflection to the lecturer. The requirements for the written
reflection are:

Each student must submit their own written reflection of the work they have completed. The maximum
number of words is 500 words. The written reflection allows the student to write their own thoughts or
opinions on the major points covered in their assignment. It can reflect how the views of the student have
developed, changed or are supported by the research that was undertaken. It is not simply a description
of the major points. The grading sheet and group work declaration form that must be attached to
the front of the submitted written reflection can be downloaded from UTSOnline.

Guide on Oral Presentation and Written Answer:

A guide to assist students with their written answer and oral presentation is provided in the 'Assignments'
folder for this subject on UTSOnline. The Faculty of Business provides resources to assist students in
completing assignments on the UTS website. To find these go into
http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/business/study-and-assessment-resources. UTS also
provides academic support on the website
http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/support/academic-support/assignments-and-exams
If your ability to complete the assignment successfully is "affected by extenuating or special circumstances
beyond your control" you can apply for Special Consideration. Explanation about applying for Special
Consideration can be viewed on
http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/classes-and-assessment/special-circumstances/special

Assessment task 2: In-Class Exams (Individual)

Intent: This subject contributes specifically to the following program learning objective for the courses C04038 Master of
Financial Analysis and C04048 Master of Finance:

demonstrate understanding of ethical and social responsibility in professional practice (4.1)

Objective(s): This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2, 3 and 4

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

4.1

Weight: 30%

Task: These cover the first six lectures and provide students with regular feedback during the semester. These Quiz
papers assess specified parts of knowledge.

Quiz 1 - To be held in class in the week beginning the 28 August

Duration: One hour

Consists of three (3) questions worth five (5) marks each. Each question may consist of three (3) parts. One (1)
part of one (1) of the questions will be on ethical and social responsibility in professional practice. Some of the
questions might require calculations to be performed. It will ask questions on the material covered in the lecture
notes, revisions questions, case studies and quick tests from topics 1, 2 and 3.

Quiz 2 - To be held in class in the week beginning the 28 September

Duration: One hour

Consists of three (3) questions worth five (5) marks each. Each question may consist of three (3) parts. One (1)
part of one (1) of the questions will be on ethical and social responsibility in professional practice. Some of the
questions might require calculations to be performed. It will ask questions on the material covered in the lecture
notes, revisions questions, case studies and quick tests from topics 4, 5 and 6.

THESE ARE CLOSED BOOK QUIZZES. STUDENTS ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO TAKE THEIR WRITING
EQUIPMENT AND NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCLATORS INTO THE LECTURE ROOM.

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Due: Not applicable; see Further information

Further A formula sheet will be attached to Quiz 1 and Quiz 2. All formulas will be in the same format as is given in the
information: lecture notes. The formula sheets to be attached to Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 are the same as the ones on the sample
quiz papers. The sample quiz papers are available from UTSOnline. The calculation questions in all the papers
will be marked in accordance to how correct they are. Students will still be rewarded with some marks if they get
an incorrect answer but use the correct technique when attempting to calculate the answer. The short-answer
questions will be marked based on how well students answer the question.

After Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 are marked students will be provided with feedback on the answers to each of the
questions. Students can also ask their lecturer or coordinator to go through the answers they provided to the quiz
questions.

If you are unable to sit for either of the two Quizzes on the set date or your performance in either of the two
Quizzes "has been affected by extenuating or special circumstances beyond your control" you can apply for
Special Consideration. Explanation about applying for Special Consideration can be viewed on
http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/forms/.

Assessment task 3: Final Exam (Individual)

Objective(s): This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2, 3 and 4

Weight: 50%

Task: Duration: 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time.

Consists of five (5) calculation questions worth five (5) marks each and five (5) short answer questions worth five
(5) marks each. Some of the short-answer questions could require that a diagram be drawn. All parts of the
diagram must be labelled and explained to be awarded full marks.It will cover material from topics 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.

THIS IS A CLOSED BOOK EXAM. STUDENTS ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO TAKE THEIR WRITING
EQUIPMENT AND NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS INTO THE EXAM ROOM.

Due: UTS Exam Period

Further A formula sheet will be attached to the Final Exam paper. It is the same as the formula sheet attached to the
information: sample Final Exam paper. The sample Final Exam paper available on UTSOnline. The calculation questions in
the paper will be marked in accordance to how correct they are. Students will still be rewarded with some marks if
they get an incorrect answer but use the correct technique when attempting to calculate the answer. The
short-answer questions will be marked based on how well students answer the question

Examinations will be conducted under University examination conditions, and hence thoroughly address concerns
regarding secure assessment. The assignment will be secured through a combination of updating of assessment
tasks across semesters and/or plagiarism detection software.

If your performance in the centrally conducted Final Exam "has been affected by extenuating or special
circumstances beyond your control" you can apply for Special Consideration. Explanation about applying for
Special Consideration can be viewed on http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/forms/.

If you miss or cannot sit the centrally conducted Final Exam you need to apply for a Special Exam within 24
hours of the exam. Explanation about applying for the Special Exam can be viewed on
http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/forms/.

Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subjects total marks.

Recommended texts
The subject does not follow a particular textbook. Students are provided with lecture notes that include material from several texts
and publications. The source of the text or publication is cited when this material is used. There are three Australian textbooks that
cover the topics studied in the subject. These textbooks are listed below under Reference Texts. Students can use any one of
these two textbooks as their reference text. In the Class Schedule on page 4 reference pages are written for the textbook by

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Viney. However, the same material is also included in the other two textbooks. In the lecture notes students are advised to
complete questions from the textbook by Viney. These questions and brief answers to them are provided on UTSOnline.

References
Viney, C. (2015) Financial Institutions, Instruments and Markets, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill, Australia.
Hunt, B. and Terry, C. (2014) Financial Institutions and Markets, 7th edition, Cengage Learning (NZ) Limited.
Articles in Reserve Bank of Australia Bulletins available on www.rba.gov.au
Articles in the Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review Booklets from www.asx.com.au called 'Understanding
Options Trading' and 'Understanding Options Strategies'
Faculty of Business (2014), Guide to Writing Assignments, Faculty of Business, University of Technology, Sydney. This can be
downloaded from: http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/business/study-and-assessment-resources.
Faculty of Business (2014) Developing you academic writing, Study and Assessment Resources, Faculty of Business, University
of Technology, Sydney. This can be downloaded from:
http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/business/study-and-assessment-resources/developing-your-academic-writing

Teaching resources

The web learning resources made available by the University can be accessed on:
www.uts.edu.au/teachlearn/resources.html
www.bell.uts.edu.au
www.uts.edu.au/teachlearn/avoidingplagiarism

Some useful web addresses

www.asx.com.au Australian Securities Exchange
www.apca.com.au Australian Payments Clearing Association
www.asic.gov.au Australian Securities and Investments Commission
www.rba.gov.au Reserve Bank of Australia
www.apra.gov.au Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
www.treasury.gov.au The Commonwealth Treasury
www.abs.gov.au Australian Bureau of Statistics
www.westpac.com.au Westpac
www.national.com.au National Australia Bank
www.anz.com.au ANZ
www.commbank.com.au Commonwealth Bank
www.bankers.asn.au Australian Bankers Association
www.bis.org Bank for International Settlements

Academic liaison officer

Dr Peter Lam, Accounting Discipline Group, telephone 9514 3926
Mr Harry Tse, Economics Discipline Group, telephone 9514 7786 or 9514 5456
Associate Professor Jianxin Wang, Finance Discipline Group, telephone 9514 9744
Dr Paul Wang, Marketing Discipline Group, telephone 9514 3692
Associate Professor Carmel Foley, Management Discipline Group, telephone 9514 5102

Any arrangements should be negotiated within the first six weeks of session.

Support
Student Services Unit/Counselling: Student Services provides a range of free and confidential professional services to support
different aspects of your life and learning at UTS. These services include counselling for personal and learning problems or issues.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your overall study program, for whatever reason, telephone +61 2 9514 1177 (City campus).

Students with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions: If you are a student who has a disability or ongoing medical condition
that requires support services you are encouraged to contact the accessibility consultants or Accesssibility Service (telephone +61
2 9514 1177) for a confidential interview. Supporting documentation regarding your disability or ongoing medical condition is
required if you wish to apply for assessment adjustments, including alternative assessment conditions. Each faculty has appointed
academic liaison officers (ALOs) who are responsible for approving assessment adjustments. Meeting with the accessibility
consultants or Accessibility Service before seeking assessment adjustments from your ALO is required.

Improve your academic and English language skills: Marks for all assessment tasks such as assignments and examinations
are given not only for what you write but also for how you write. If you would like the opportunity to improve your academic and
English language skills, make an appointment with the HELPS (Higher Education Language and Presentation Support) service in
Student Services.

HELPS (Higher Education Language and Presentation Support): HELPS provides assistance with English language proficiency
and academic language. Students who need to develop their written and/or spoken English should make use of the free services

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and academic language. Students who need to develop their written and/or spoken English should make use of the free services
offered by HELPS, including academic language workshops, vacation intensive courses, drop-in consultations, individual
appointments and Conversations@UTS. HELPS is located in Student Services, Building 1 Level 5 Room 25 (CB01.05.25).

Study skills / learning support: If you are experiencing difficulty with your studies or need to develop the necessary study skills
you require for your course, there is a host of useful information and websites to help you on the UTS Business School, Study and
Assessment Resource website. Links on how to write better, study more effectively, available support services/staff to help, how to
complete assignments; as well as tips for successful study and online study skills resources can all be accessed.

Special consideration: Special consideration consists of the exercise of academic discretion to provide equitable treatment to
students whose performance in an assessment item is affected by illness, misadventure or work-related circumstances. You
should only apply for special consideration when your performance in an assessment item, including examinations, has been
affected by extenuating or special circumstances beyond your control. Special consideration is not automatically guaranteed and
may not result in a mark adjustment

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correctly acknowledge the author and reference their material when you use it in your work.

Incorrect or improper use of copyright protected material could result in breaking Australian copyright law, for which significant
penalties apply. Incorrect or improper use of copyright protected material at UTS would result in consideration under the UTS
Student Misconduct rules.

UTS Rules and the UTS Student Charter require that students familiarise themselves and comply with UTS student policies and
procedures. Students should also see the copyright information advising what you can copy and how much you can use.

Copyright notice concerning teaching materials

Please remember that teaching materials and resources provided to you at UTS are protected by copyright. You are not permitted
to re-use those for commercial purposes without permission of the copyright owner. Improper or illegal use of teaching materials
may lead to prosecution for copyright infringement. For further information see copyright for students and researchers.

Statement on plagiarism
At UTS, plagiarism is defined in rule 16.2.1(4) as: 'taking and using someone else's ideas or manner of expressing them and
passing them off as his or her own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement of the source to seek to gain an advantage by
unfair means'.

The definition infers that if a source is appropriately referenced, the student's work will meet the required academic standard.

Plagiarism is a literary or an intellectual theft and is unacceptable both academically and professionally. It can take a number of
forms including but not limited to:
copying any section, no matter how brief, from a book, journal, article or other written source without duly acknowledging the
source
copying any map, diagram or table of figures without duly acknowledging the source
paraphrasing or otherwise using the ideas of another author without duly acknowledging the source.

Other breaches of academic integrity that constitute cheating include but are not limited to:

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 copying from another student, recycling another student's work, recycling previously submitted work, and working with another
student in the same cohort in a manner that exceeds the boundaries of legitimate cooperation
purchasing an assignment from a website and submitting it as original work
a student requesting or paying someone else to write original work for them, such as an assignment, essay or computer
program, and submitting it as their own work.

Students who condone plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity by allowing their work to be copied are also subjected
to severe disciplinary action.

Where proven, plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity are penalised in accordance with UTS Student Rules Section
16 Student misconduct and appeals.

Avoiding plagiarism is one of the main reasons why the UTS Business School is insistent on the thorough and appropriate
referencing of all written work. Students may seek assistance regarding appropriate referencing through UTS: HELPS.

Students must be aware of the principles of good academic practice when undertaking any studies at UTS. These principles apply
to:
all written reports, assignments, projects, journals and related papers
any examinations, and
any other accessible items required to complete a course.

Statement on UTS email account

Email from the University to a student will only be sent to the student's UTS email address. Email sent from a student to the
University must be sent from the student's UTS email address. University staff will not respond to email from any other email
accounts for currently enrolled students.

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