International School of Business

ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS

Quarter 1 2023
PSO MBA 1

Learning Guide
Dr. ANH Nguyen

January 2023
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About Economics for Business

Contacts
Below is a list of contacts for this unit. Please liaise directly with your lecturer/unit coordinator
regarding appropriate consultation times. It is usually best to make contact with these staff via email.

Dr. ANH Nguyen

Email: hoanganh.nguyen@isb.edu.vn
Lecturer
Depending on the course, Co-lecturer/Tutor could be assigned if
necessary.

Ms. Vy Nguyen
Student Advisor 41-43 Vo Van Tan street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 0906 351 346 Email: vy.nguyen@isb.edu.vn

Unit overview
This unit presents a broad overview of economics and the way economic activity, institutions and regulations
shape social and business outcomes, knowledge that is critical for any student in a business-related discipline.
Students will reflect critically on the key economic processes, theories and ideas. We study the way economists
analyze the economy and various economic phenomena including economic growth, unemployment, inflation
and the balance of payments. A basic premise of the course is that there is no one economics but rather a
number of competing views. Hence in explaining the fundamentals of contemporary economic thinking the
approach adopted will necessarily be comparative.

Pre-requisites
None

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Assessment information

Unit learning outcomes

The table below outlines the unit learning outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. Upon completion of this
unit, students will be able to:
Evaluate the perception of economists regarding the outcomes of the functioning of markets and the
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implications of these perceptions for various policy recommendations.
Apply economic principles and theories to management decisions within household and firms in the
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real business environment.

3 Discuss the effects of fiscal and monetary policies in the global context.

Analyze how macroeconomic models of open economies can be usefully applied to international
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macroeconomic phenomena.
Apply the macroeconomic dynamics in the Vietnamese economy in the context of the operation of
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the global economy.
Demonstrate the ability to direct their own learning and independently choose appropriate problem-
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solving strategies.
Demonstrate the ability to lead and productively participate in group work to achieve a common goal
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or solution.

Assessment summary
LEARNING
NO. ASSESSMENT VALUE (/100)
OUTCOMES

Short answer questions (individual)

1 1 – 3, 6 20%
Due: each week

Essay (group) (2,000 words)

2 1 – 5, 7 30%
Due: 05 Mar 2023

Final examination (individual) (2 hours)

3 1-6 50%
Due: 25 Feb 2023

 Note: Before you receive your results for each piece of assessment they may be moderated.
Moderation is a process whereby the unit coordinator regulates the marking of individual markers to
achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives, performance standards an d marking
criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you have your mark
or grade. You should note that, consistent with the Criteria and Standards Based Assessment policy,
the final marks for the cohort may be also adju sted if results are very high or low or there are
inconsistencies between groups.

 Note: To successfully complete this unit, students must:

▪ Attendance must be at 80% of classes and tutorials.
▪ Achieve a minimum of 50 marks.

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▪ Complete all assessment items (including making a satisfactory contribution to group work)

Assessment 1: Short answer questions (20%)

Overview

▪ Due: each week. A soft copy must be submitted onto E-learning site by the due date.
▪ The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the ability of students to apply economic principles and
theories to analysing practical problems.

Details

Students will be given a question each week and will submit the answer in the following week. The answers
should not exceed 500 words per question.

REQUIREMENTS
Your answer, application or critical reflection should include a thesis statement that
answers or responds to the topic by giving your position, or stating your argument, clearly
Thesis statement
and concisely. The thesis statement tells the reader what to expect from the rest of your
written work and should relate to the theory discussed in the lectures.
The thesis statement should be followed by a coherent and logically argued defense of the
Body
statement.
Ensure that your writing is as clear, concise and precise as possible. Ensure that you
proofread your writing and that it is free from spelling and grammatical errors. You will lose
Academic writing
marks for poor spelling and grammar and for blogs that have not been adequately
proofread and edited.
Word limit 500 words for each question.

Marking criteria and standards

CRITERIA BELOW STANDARD MEETS STANDARD ABOVE STANDARD

Unclear thesis statement
Thesis statement
or lack of relevance to
(40%)
relevant theory
Unclear presentation of
the argument or illogical
Body (40%)
engagement with relevant
theory
Low quality presentation
Academic Writing with grammatical errors
(20%) and inadequate attention
to detail.
Excellently formed thesis
Concise thesis statement
statement illustrating strong
illustrating knowledge of
engagement with relevant
the relevant theory
theory
Exceptionally clear and
Clear presentation of
concise presentation of
argument illustrating
argument illustrating strong
knowledge of the relevant
engagement with relevant
theory.
theory.
Good quality presentation,
Exceptionally high quality
no grammatical errors with
presentation with excellent
adequate attention to
attention to detail.
detail.

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Assessment 2: Group essay (30%)

Overview

▪ Due: 05 Mar 2023

▪ The purpose of the essay is to assess the students’ ability to use the economic tools
developed in the course to understand various macroeconomic phenomena with a view
to forecasting the future direction of key economic indicators pertaining to these
phenomena.

Details

Topics are to be announced during the course at the appropriate time. Groups will work on
developing an outline of the essay as a whole and identifying key issues that require addressing.
Students are required to submit the soft copy of the report onto E -learning system by the due
date. A group cover sheet is required.

REQUIREMENTS (Note: section headings are not required)

The purpose of the introduction is to make clear to the reader what the topic of discussion
is, what your position on the topic is, and to give an outline of how your essay will unfold.
Therefore, an introduction typically has the following features:
1. A thesis statement that answers or responds to the essay question or topic by giving
Introduction
your position, or stating your argument, clearly and concisely. The thesis statement tells
the reader what to expect from the essay.
2. An outline that sets the sequence of arguments or issues for discussion in the body of
the essay.
The purpose of the body of an essay is to support the claim made, or position taken, in the
thesis statement. The body of the essay should flow directly from the introduction and be
divided up into paragraphs that develop and support your thesis statement through to the
conclusion.
Each paragraph should include a topic sentence that presents the main idea of the
paragraph (typically the first sentence) and supporting sentences that explain and
elaborate on the main idea of the paragraph. These may include examples relevant to the
topic of discussion and quotes or paraphrases from other sources to back up the claim
made in the topic sentence.
Body
Each paragraph should develop one main idea at a time and be structured logically. The
structure of your paragraph will depend on the main purpose of your essay. An essay which
discusses the historical development of an idea may have paragraphs which are structure
chronologically, whereas an essay which is arguing a specific position may be organised
into sub-arguments or reasons. If a particular sequence of discussion is outlined in the
introduction, then the structure of the body should adhere to this sequence.
In some cases diagrams, tables and charts may be useful in conveying information in a
structured format. However, if you use them, make sure you refer to them and discuss their
meaning and usefulness for your argument.
When critically analyzing a problem or issue, you need to use appropriate theory and/or
Critical analysis
research to analyse the problem or issue and to come up with solutions where relevant.
and problem
Your essay should also reflect awareness that the topic can be analysed in terms of
solving
different, sometimes conflicting theoretical frameworks.

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The purpose of the conclusion is to draw the main arguments and concepts of your essay
together and to show how these arguments and ideas support your essay’s thesis.
Therefore, the main features of a conclusion include:
1. A summary that briefly restates the main issues or arguments covered in the body of the
Conclusion essay.
2. A thesis restatement that shows how the main arguments or issues discussed confirm
your position.
A conclusion should not introduce any new idea or draw conclusion that are not supported
by the body of the essay.

The Bibliography should include academic articles and data sources. Please ensure to
Bibliography/
include the full reference/links and the date that you accessed the sites/ data bases. Your
references
reference list will be consistently formatted and will use the APA referencing style.
Ensure that your writing is as clear, concise and precise as possible. When writing your
essay, use simple English to express your ideas where possible. Avoid using “big” words
or flowery language. Instead try to write clearly by using simple language and sentence
structures to express complex ideas, and incorporate specialized or technical terminology
when it’s needed.
Qualify your statements to ensure they are reasonable and express precisely what you
Academic writing mean. Avoid making sweeping statements or unwarranted generalizations. When evidence
could be interpreted in many ways, phrases such as “arguably”, “the evidence suggests”,
“it seems” and “it is likely” can be used to modify, limit or adjust your claims so that they
are more correct.
Ensure that you proofread your writing and that it is free from spelling and grammatical
errors. You will lose marks for poor spelling and grammar and for essays that have not
been adequately proofread and edited.
Word limit +/- 10% of 2,500 words

Marking criteria and standards

CRITERIA BELOW STANDARD MEETS STANDARD ABOVE STANDARD

Little and/or
Good introduction and
inappropriate discussion Comprehensive introduction of
discussion of the key
of key issues and thesis the key issues with clear and
issues with thesis
Essay structure statement, little support appropriate thesis statement.
statement and adequate
(5%) for thesis statement Comprehensive support for
and logically argued
and/or the argument has the thesis statement and
support for the thesis
been presented in an logically presented argument.
statement.
illogical manner.

Inappropriate applies Applies some relevant

theory and/or research to theory and/or research to Accurately applies a range of
Critical analysis
analyse a problem or analyse a problem or issue, appropriate theories and
and problem
issue, or uses or provides basic analysis research to critically analyse a
solving (5%)
theory/research using a limited range of problem or issue.
inaccurately. relevant theory/research.

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Discuss the • Shows only a limited • Demonstrate a critical

relevant theory understanding of the
• Demonstrates a sound awareness of different
used in the relevant theory or has
understanding of the theories.
literature to
a confused • Has a nuanced awareness
understand the relevant theory.
understanding of it. of the limitations of different
macroeconomic • Shows an awareness of
• Limited appreciation approaches to the
phenomena being the links between theory
of the linkages explanation of the
explained and and the phenomena
apply it to explain between theory and phenomena under
being discussed.
these phenomena the phenomena being consideration.
(80%) discussed

Good logical structure of Exceptionally high quality of

Overall inadequate or no
Bibliography/ bibliography and bibliography with the use of a
record of bibliography, or
references (5%) appropriate references and wide range of appropriate
inappropriate references.
the method of referencing. resources.

Low quality presentation Good quality presentation,

Exceptionally high quality
Academic writing with grammatical errors no grammatical errors with
presentation with excellent
(5%) and inadequate attention adequate attention to
attention to detail.
to detail. detail.

Assessment 3: Final Exam (30%)

Overview

The final examination is intended to assess students on learning outcomes 1 to 5 and to test their understanding
of microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and the application of these theories.

Details

The examination is a closed- book examination. The duration of the examination is two hours (includes reading
time) and details of the examination will be provided to students during the course. The type of questions will
include questions that require a diagrammatic illustration, multiple choice questions and/or short answer
questions, which may or may not be numerical. Any calculator which has the primary function of a calculator is
allowed in the exam. For example, calculators on mobile phones or similar electronic devices are not allowed.

Marking criteria and standards

▪ Diagrams if correct but not labeled will receive minimum marks.

▪ For numerical questions those answers that show answers only and no workings will not receive more
than half a mark for a correct answer. All workings must be shown clearly.
▪ Short answers to questions will typically not exceed 40-50 words.

General assessment requirements

Assignment cover sheet
All assignments, apart from the presentation, are to be submitted in hardcopy and online with an
Assignment Cover sheet required. Students should be aware that in submitting their work via E -
learning, they are confirming that their submission is their own work. Any incidents of academic
misconduct will be based on the acceptance of this condition.
Note: Assignment cover sheets can be located on your Canvas course (Files → Assignment Forms).
Students are to keep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.

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Group work requirements

Group assignments are to be submitted with a Group Assignment Cover Sheet as well as a Student
Evaluation of Group Member Participation Form. Non-contributing team members can sometimes be
an issue with group-work structured assessment. Individual student group work scores may be
adjusted as a result of peer dissatisfaction with a particular student’s contribution to group work
assignments, as reflected in submissions of the evaluation form.
Note: Group assignment cover sheets and the evaluation form can be located on E -learning site
(http://elearning.isb.edu.vn). Students are to keep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.

Late submission
A student who submits a late assessment will be penalised by 10 per cent per day up to 10 days i.e.
marks equal to 10 per cent of the assignment’s worth will be deducted as a “flat rate” from the mark
awarded. For example, for an assignment with a poss ible highest mark of 50, the student’s awarded
mark will have five marks deducted per late day. Saturday and Sunday count as one day each.
Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students
who submitted the task on time except where compulsory items of assessment must be submitted.
An assessment submitted at any time after the due time on the due date will be deemed to be a late
submission and late submission penalties will accrue immediately from the due time and date.

Extension of due date for submission

Requests for extensions, with evidence of extenuating circumstances, may be submitted before, on
or up to two days after (by 5.00pm) the due date of an assessment. A student may apply for an
extension of the due date for an assessment task if extenuating c ircumstances outside their control,
and sufficiently grave in nature or duration, cause significant disruption to their capacity to study
effectively. Applications should be submitted with supporting documentation, to the Unit Coordinator
or other designated staff member (with a copy to the lecturer). If a late application is not approved
the late penalty will apply from the due date.

Special Consideration
Special Consideration may be given to students whose performance during the teaching session, in
an assignment or in an exam has been affected by serious misadventure, accident or extenuating
circumstances beyond their control. Applying for and receiving special consideration means that
those circumstances are taken into account when we calculate your grade. Students can apply for
all types of Special Consideration online using the Special Cons ideration & Deferred Exam Form. All
applications for Special Consideration must contain appropriate supporting documentation to
substantiate the circumstances that are impacting on your studies. Applications without supporting
documentation will not be considered.

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Teaching activities

SESSION Lecturer Program Schedule REQUIRED READINGS

1.
Topic: Business and markets
Baye & Prince, Chapters 2 –
Sat, 07 Jan. The topic looks at the operation of markets. It covers 3
Dr. ANH Nguyen
supply and demand analysis and examines the
(17:30 – 20:30)
importance of the concept of elasticity for business Mankiw, Chapters 4 - 7
D303* decisions.

2.
Topic: Production and costs
Sun, 08 Jan. The topic reviews of the short-run and long run Baye & Prince, Chapter 5
Dr. ANH Nguyen
production and cost curves. The topic focuses on the
(09:00 – 12:00) Mankiw, Chapter 13
relationship between the quantity that businesses
D303 produce and their costs, revenue and profits.

3.
Topic: Managerial decisions Baye & Prince, Chapters 8 –
Sun, 08 Jan.
The topic presents the traditional analysis of market 10
Dr. ANH Nguyen
(13:30 – 16:30) structures and the implications that such structures
Mankiw, Chapters 14 - 17
have for business conduct and performance.
D303

Topic: Alternative strategies

4.
The topic starts by looking at business strategy. It
Sat, 14 Jan. then considers various alternative theories of the firm.
Dr. ANH Nguyen It also examines how business size can influence Baye & Prince, Chapter 11
(17:30 – 20:30) business actions, and why pricing strategies differ
from one firm to another and how these strategies are
D104 influenced by the market conditions in which firms
operate.

Topic: Economic growth and business cycles

5. In the aftermath of the recent global financial crisis,
economies have faced sluggish recoveries or long- Mankiw, Chapters 23, 32
Sat, 04 Feb. lasting economic slowdowns. This experience has
Dr. ANH Nguyen
challenged the conventional dichotomy of business Baumol, Blinder & Solow,
(17:30 – 20:30)
cycles and economic growth, which has long been Chapters 7- 10
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backdrop, we explore the relationship between
business cycles and economic growth.

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6. Topic: Money, inflation and its many faces

In 2022, many countries have seen their highest Mankiw, Chapter 30
Sun, 05 Feb.
Dr. ANH Nguyen inflation in decades and their central banks have
Baumol, Blinder & Solow,
(13:30 – 16:30) responded by aggressively increasing interest rates.
Chapters 12
This topic studies money, inflation and their impacts on
D303 economies and businesses.

7.
Topic: Financial crises Mishkin, Chapter 9
Sat, 11 Feb.
Dr. ANH Nguyen Finance is not merely prone to crises, it is shaped by
them. The topic looks at some past financial crises to Baumol, Blinder & Solow,
(17:30 – 20:30)
see how aspects of today’s financial system originated Chapter 14
D303 and offer lessons for today’s decision makers.

Topic: Monetary policies and the central banks

Central banks play a crucial role in ensuring economic
and financial stability. They conduct monetary policy to
8. achieve low and stable inflation. In the wake of the Mankiw, Chapters 29, 33-
global financial crisis, central banks have expanded 34
Sun, 12 Feb. their toolkits to deal with risks to financial stability and to
Dr. ANH Nguyen manage volatile exchange rates. In response to the Mishkin Chapters 14-18
(13:30 – 16:30) COVID-19 pandemic, central banks used an array of
conventional and unconventional tools to ease Baumol, Blinder & Solow,
D303 monetary policy, support liquidity in key financial Chapters 12 - 13
markets and maintain the flow of credit. And now central
banks have aggressively increased interest rates to
curb inflation. The topic also debates the efficacy of
monetary policies in specific contexts of recessions,
booms, and financial crises.

Topic: Fiscal policies and sovereign debts

9. In response to COVID-19, both advanced and emerging
market economies have implemented large fiscal Mankiw, Chapters 33-34
Sat, 18 Feb. stimulus programs that have pushed public debt to
Dr. ANH Nguyen historically high levels. The combination of higher debt Baumol, Blinder & Solow,
(17:30 – 20:30) and challenging economic conditions has elevated Chapters 11, 16
default risks, tightened borrowing constraints, and
D303 triggered a wave of debt downgrades, especially in
emerging market economies. The topic explores the
impact and challenges of fiscal policies to economies.

Topic: Exchange and the global economy

10. Globalisation has defined almost every aspect of our

society’s growth over the past 100 years. But what is
globalisation? How does it impact our lives, and why is Mankiw, Chapters 30-31
Sun, 19 Feb.
Dr. ANH Nguyen it so important? We explore all of these questions and
more, covering from the history of globalisation to the Baumol, Blinder & Solow,
(13:30 – 16:30)
anti-globalisation movement. By the end of this topic, Chapters 18, 20
D303 you’ll know exactly how globalisation is influencing the
world around us and why learning about globalisation is
vital for anyone engaging with the modern world of
business, culture, finance, politics, and economics.

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Final Exam

Sat, 25 Feb.
Final Exam
PSO
(14:00 – 16:00) 120 minutes

TBA

*Room D104 is located on the 1st floor and room D303, 3rd floor, No. 196 Tran Quang Khai Street,
Tan Dinh Ward, District 1.

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Learning resources
Essential reading
Michael Baye, Jeff Prince (2020), Managerial Economics & Business Strategy 10th
Edition, McGraw Hill

Gregory Mankiw (2018), Principles of Economics, 8e, Cengage

Prescribed
Textbook William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, and John L. Solow (2020), Macroeconomics:
Principles and Policy, Fourteenth Edition, Cengage

Mishkin (2021), The Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets, 13th
edition, Pearson

You are encouraged to read the business – related articles, such as those on Wall
Street Journals, Economist... We will discuss articles from these sources
throughout the term. You are encouraged to bring to the attention of the class any
Recommended
information discovered from reading these publications
readings
Refer to the E-Resources page for Management at:

http://subjectguides.library.uws.edu.au/management

Online resources
https://smartlib.ueh.edu.vn/
E-library Username and Password will be the same with your PSO email account.
Brief instructions HERE

E-learning https://learn.pso.edu.vn/

General Information & Policy

Referencing
Plagiarism
Student assignments are to contain original content created by the students. Assignments will be rejected
if they include plagiarised content or contain excessive amounts of quoted/cited material and minimal
original content. Students will receive a grade of ZERO (0%) for any assignments rejected for this reason.
Written assignments WILL BE checked by the lecturer with Turnitin.com, an online plagiarism -checking
tool.
Sources
Furthermore, your reference to support your statements must be from a reliable source, such as
textbooks, additional reading materials, and reference books. However, many websites are not reliable
sources. Examples are Wikipedia.org, about.com, and ask.com. If you are not sure if a reference is
acceptable or not, please contact the lecturer.
Referencing & Citation
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th ed., will serve as the primary
reference materials for all students. Therefore, all papers must be submitted in APA format. The
mechanics of student papers and work will be evaluated, as well as the content.
Submission
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Assignment cover sheet

- All assignments are required to be submitted with an Assignment Cover Sheet.
- Group assignments are to be submitted with a Group Assignment Cover Sheet a s well as a Peer
Evaluation Form depending on the request of unit instructor.
Non-contributing team members can sometimes be an issue with group -work structured assessment.
Individual student group work scores may be adjusted as a result of peer dissatisf action with a particular
student’s contribution to group work assignments, as reflected in submissions of the evaluation form.
Submission style
Assignments are expected to achieve a professional standard:
- Be typed, one and a half spaced, on A4 paper
- Use a simple clear format, suitable for a report to senior management in a commercial
organisation.
Submission method
Soft copy: submitted electronically via E-learning system by 11:59 PM on the due date (Suggested title:
Student name_Student ID_Unitname_Name of Assignment).
Late assignment and make-up policy
No late assignments will be accepted unless prior authorisation granted by the Academic Department
based on a Special Consideration Application for assessment task extension.
Students must complete all assessments on the assigned dates including quizzes, mid -term test, and final
exam. If there are extenuating or unforeseen circumstances, students must follow the school’s policies
and procedures accordingly.
Attendance
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes (which normally 08/10 sessions).
Other cases equating to an absence:
- Arriving to class late by 15 minutes at the beginning,
- Arriving late by 5 minutes after the break
- Leaving prior to the scheduled end time without the permission of the lecturer
If you are unable to attend any session, please let your lecturer know AND submit a request for absence
form to program administrator prior to the session.
IMPORTANT: Students will not be allowed to sit in the final examination if violating the above absence
rule.
If you are unable to attend any session, please let your lecturer know AND submit a request for absence
form to program administrator prior to the session.
Electronic device use
- Cell phones will be turned off or switched to vibrate mode before class starts.
- No phone calls or text messaging are allowed inside classroom during class time.
- Portable listening and/or music devices may not be operated in the classroom.
- Headphones and/or ear buds of any type may not be worn while in the classroom whether
operating or not.
- Laptop and other electronic devices are not permitted unless specifically authorised by the
lecturer exclusively for note taking and doing class work.
IMPORTANT: If you are in violation of these policies you will be excused from class and an absence will
be assessed.

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You and this unit

What is expected of you
Workload
In order to optimise the value of your learning, it is strongly advised that you prepare before each session,
enthusiastically participate in each session, and then reflect on each session. The amount of time spent
out of class will vary for each individual, depending on comp etencies and proficiency in any area. An
average of 10 hours per week is recommended to gain value in the completion of your studies. Effective
learning requires interaction between you, your instructor, and your peers.

The better prepared you are before each session the greater the learning value due to more focused
questions and discussions. In addition, reflecting on what you have learned is an important process for
you to confidently apply your newly learned skills.
Therefore, in order to gain the most learning value from the synergistic relationship between your support
materials and your specific unit material it is highly recommended you follow these steps for each session:

Read the support materials, notes and answer any given questions or problems.
Before each
Pre-read your instructor’s lecture notes for more detailed comprehension.
session
Follow any other learning leads from your Instructor including the Elearning site.
Enthusiastically participate in the “activities” guided by your instructor.
Contribute to each session with focused questions and discussions.
During each
Attempt any questions and problems shown in your session.
session
Identify clearly what you know and what you don’t know.
Ask your instructor about any questions or problems from this or any session.
Attempt any questions and problems advised by your instructor.
Reflect in action (while doing these questions and problems).
After each
Review the worked solutions to questions and problems.
session
Reflect on action (after you have done these questions and problems).
Identify clearly what you know and what you don’t know.

Student responsibilities and conduct

Familiarise yourself with University policies on assessment and ex aminations.
Ensure that you understand the requirements, including timetables, for
examinations and other assessments tasks.
Ensure you read and understand the assessment requirements and note the
submission dates, and seek assistance from the lecturer and /or unit coordinator
when needed.
Notify relevant staff (e.g. lecturer, unit coordinator, disability adviser) as soon as
Student
possible prior to, or at the beginning of, the semester to accommodate special
responsibilities
requirements.
Submit individual and unassisted assessment work, except as otherwise permitted.
Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data will be severely dealt with.
Behave ethically and appropriately, avoiding any action or behaviour which would
unfairly disadvantage or advantage another student. Where group work is assigned,
ensure that every group member has the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful
way.
Attend all lectures and tutorials – failure to attend is often the main cause for low
final grades.
Respect the needs of other students who are participating in an y class activities.

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Student Pay attention in lectures and tutorials – these provide key information for all
conduct and examinable material.
behaviour Do not use mobile phones during the lecture and tutorials and do not have ongoing
conversations with fellow students during the lecture or if another student is
presenting work in the tutorials.
Please use electronic devices for taking notes only, not surfing the net or checking
email.
Use Elearning discussion boards constructively – they are there for interaction
between the students and between teaching staff and the students. Unfounded
criticisms will be removed from the relevant discussion board.
If issues arise with other students, or teaching staff, please see the unit coordinator
in the first instance rather than broadcasting your c oncerns in a public forum.

Email etiquette
Your teachers receive many emails each day. In order to enable them to respond to your emails
appropriately and in a timely fashion, students are asked to follow basic requirements of professional
communication. Firstly, all emails should have a concise and descriptive title, including the class and
name of the unit you are enquiring about as your teacher may be teaching more than one unit/class.
Students need to be clear about the intention of their emails, use appropriate tone and language, proof -
read what is written in the email before sending it. Students should also allow 3-4 working days for a
response before following up. If the matter is legitimately urgent, you may indicate this in the email subject
header but be sure that the email does require an immediate response before using this strategy. If your
email request is complex and requires a lengthy response it may be probably best to make an appointment
with your teacher to meet in person.
Disability support services
Students with disabilities are advised that accommodations and services are available at UEH -ISB. It is
the student's responsibility to contact UEH -ISB office and submit appropriate documentation prior to
receiving such services.
Additional information
This unit guide may be revised at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator with approval from Program
Academic Director and School Academic Committee where appropriate.

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What you can expect from the teaching team

Academic staff carry out their teaching responsibilities under the authority of the Dean of the School of
Business.
Assess students’ work fairly, objectively and consistently and when in doubt consult with
the unit coordinator or Director of Academic Program.
Provide students with appropriate, helpful and explanatory feedback on all work
submitted for assessment.
Make reasonable accommodation (e.g. length of time to complete) in assessment tasks
Staff
and examinations for students with special requirements and to seek assistance from
responsibilities
the Disability Advisor and Counsellor where appropriate and needed.
Ensure deadlines for the submission of examination papers to the Academic Registrar
are met.
Immediately report to the unit coordinator any instances of student cheating, collusion
and/or plagiarism.
Act in good faith and with honesty, integrity, transparenc y and impartiality.
Act with diligence and responsiveness and treat other University members with fairness,
respect and courtesy and without discrimination or harassment.
Foster and protect the reputation of the University.
Carry out duties as best you can within your delegated authority, constantly enhancing
your professional knowledge.
Be accountable for all actions and decisions, providing documentation and sound
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reasons for them.
conduct
Not act in a manner that inhibits another person from fulfilling the re quirements of their
position.
Respect the confidentiality of entrusted information.
Be alert to issues of conflict of interest and take action to declare and avoid them.
Use University resources properly and in accordance with work health and safety
obligations.
Report all fraud and corrupt conduct.

Policy and how it affects you

The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. It is important that you
understand how these may affect you and your studies.

In particular, it is essential that you are familiar with the student misconduct rule and how to avoid
misconduct of any type. Breaches of this policy can have very serious consequences. Your lecturers can
help you with referencing and academic writing and plagiarism. If you are unsure about any of your work,
you should also ask your tutor or lecturer for advice and feedback.

Raising concerns
If you have a concern about this unit please contact your lecturer or tutor in the first instance. If the
matter is not resolved, then you may contact the Student Advisor (see inside front cover). If you would
prefer to speak to someone else, you are advised to contact the Academic Program Di rector to investigate
and to respond to you.

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