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MONASH
BUSINESS
SCHOOL
COURSE WORK
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT
STUDENT
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
BOOKLET
BOOKLET
2018
2019
monash.edu/business
https://www.monash.edu/business
MONASH
BUSINESS
SCHOOLWELCOME TO THE MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL
Monash is home to one of the world’s Monash Business School is among the 1% of business
schools in the world to have achieved the elite ‘triple crown’
leading research intensive business schools.
of accreditation by the three major global business school
Our ambition is to transform business by accreditation bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate
advancing knowledge and addressing the Schools of Business (AACSB) the EFMD Quality Improvement
global challenges facing industry, now and in System (EQUIS) and the International Association of MBAs
(AMBA) and is the only Group of Eight university to have done
the future.
so.
Monash Business School is one of the world’s leading business Our international connections drive research, teaching and
schools. We are internationally recognised for excellence learning innovations and create exciting opportunities for our
in research and education in Australia, the Asia-Pacific and students, staff, alumni and partners
around the world, in the US News and World Report’s Best
Global Universities, the New York Times Higher Education
World University Rankings, and QS World University Universities
Rankings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
This booklet will provide you with information regarding your studies at Monash University. It is recommended that you read this
booklet to make your transition to University study a smooth and enjoyable one.
Please use this booklet in conjunction with the online handbook: http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/ the Monash Business School
website: https://www.monash.edu/business and the information page for all current Monash Business School students:
https://www.monash.edu/business/current-students/enrolment-and-reenrolment/course-and-unit-information
Online access
This booklet can be accessed online at: https://www.monash.edu/business/current-students/enrolment-and-reenrolment/course-
and-unit-information
While the information provided herein was correct at the time of publication (December 2017), Monash University reserves the right to alter procedures, fees and
regulations should the need arise. Students should carefully read all official correspondence, other sources of information for students and the official University
noticeboards to be aware of any changes.
2 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019CONTENTS
Welcome to the Monash Business School Professional recognition 14
Your Results – when and how 14
Welcome to Monash Business School
Student Services 4 Intermission (study leave) 14
Contact details and locations Discontinue your Course 15
Special Consideration 15
Monash Connect 5
Equity and Social Inclusion 16
Official documents – academic record, document
Grievance 16
certification, visas and eCOEs, student forms and letters 5
Course Transfer 16
Fees 5
Cross-faculty Unit Enrolments Outside the
Financial assistance 5
Monash Business School 17
ID cards (M-Pass) 5
Outgoing Monash Abroad and Exchange Students 17
Travel and parking – public transport, parking permits,
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) 17
travel concessions, inter-campus shuttle bus 5
Academic Progress Rules 18
Examinations 5
Conversion from International Student to Full-Fee or CSP 18
Graduation 5
University Student Associations 19
Monash Business School Mission, Vision and Values 6
Business and Economics focussed Clubs 19
Monash University Student Charter and Student Services for Overseas Students 19
Responsibilities 7
Student Publications 19
Steps to enrolling at Monash 8
Study support 20
IT information – Setting up your Authcate Account
Library 20
my.monash Portal 8
Research and Learning Skills 20
Your Monash Email Account 8
Q Manual 20
Web Enrolment System (WES) 9
English Connect 20
Enrolment Planner 9
Postgraduate students 20
Class Timetable 10
Study areas and general spaces specifically
Allocate+ 10
for postgraduate students 20
Learning Systems (Moodle) 11
Disability Support Services 21
Orientation and Transition 12 Scholarships and Sponsorships 21
Orientation – University and Monash Business School 12 Career Connect 21
Student Development 12 Bookshops 21
Co-curricular program 12 Monash Sport 21
Student professional development symposium 12
Health services 22
Student Futures 12
University health services 22
Mentoring program 12
Counselling and mental health 22
Career Development 12
Safer community unit 22
Industry Experience 12
Counselling 22
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 12
International industry placements 12 Transport and Parking at Monash 23
International study tours 12 Parking and permits 23
Corporate and community projects 12 Inter-campus shuttle bus 23
Public transport 23
Course and Unit Matters 13
Course Maps 13 Campus Maps 24
Course Advisers 13 Glossary 27
Course Advice booking system
– Monash Business School 13 My Timetable for Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2018 31
Applying for credit 13
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019 3WELCOME TO MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL
STUDENT SERVICES
The staff in our Monash Business School Student Monash City location
Services offices are available to assist students (Bachelor of International Business students only)
with any issues related to your enrolment in the Level 7, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne
Monash Business School. Enquiries to Caulfield campus Student Services Office
Building N, Level 4
Caulfield campus Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Building N, Level 4
Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400 Weeks 1 and 2 first and second semester
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm
Weeks 1 and 2 first and second semester Monash Malaysia
Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm – School of Business
Building 6, Level 4,
Clayton campus
No. 2 Jalan Kolej
Menzies Building (Building 11) Bandar, Sunway, 46150
20 Chancellors Walk Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Level 2, East Wing, Room 257 Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000
Telephone: +61 3 9905 2327 Mon to Thu: 9am – 5pm
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm Fri: 9am to 12pm and 2pm – 5pm
Weeks 1 and 2 first and second semester Mon to Fri: 8.45am – 6pm
Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm Monash South Africa –
Peninsula campus School of Business and Economics
Building D, Level 3 Building D, Level Lower Ground,
Telephone: +61 3 9904 4314 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig,
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm South Africa
Telephone: +27 11 950 4020
Weeks 1 and 2 first and second semester
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm
Our Monash Business School Student Services staff will be able Visit the Monash Business School Current Students web page
to assist you with all enquiries from admission to graduation. at: monash.edu/business/current-students
For example: Course Advice booking system for Monash Business School
• courses and units students is in your my.monash portal
• course maps and lists of majors my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/busecoadv/
• online unit guides
Our Course Advice portal supports students who are enrolled
• course advice
in the Monash Business School at Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula
• admissions and enrolments
campuses and those enrolled at the City location. You can book
• orientation
an appointment online for face-to-face course advice at your
• timetable help and information
home campus with our Student Services staff. You will need
• university and faculty specific forms
to login in with your Monash student authcate to access the
• applications for intermission and deferment
booking system.
• approval for cross-institutional studies and study abroad
• information regarding your results and transcripts
• examination queries
• study resources
• student experience
• clubs and associations
• locating staff from within the Monash Business School
• course transfers
• … and much more
4 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019MONASH CONNECT
Monash Connect is located on every campus and acts as an FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
interface between the University, students and the general public.
Information on services provided by Monash Connect can be found Financial assistance is available.
at: monash.edu/connect You may be eligible for an interest-free loan.
Telephone: 1800 MONASH monash.edu/financial-assistance
(1800 666 274)
From outside Australia:
ID CARDS (M-PASS)
+61 3 9902 6011 M-Pass is your student ID card, which is also linked to an online
account, so you can use it to:
You can search for answers or ask a staff member a question
• add credit to pay for printing, copying and library fines (the
ask.monash
library no longer accepts cash
Caulfield campus • borrow books etc, from the library)
Building B, Ground Floor • access secure buildings
900 Dandenong Road • identify yourself on campus and at exams
Caulfield East VIC 3145 monash.edu/connect/id-cards
Clayton campus
21 Chancellors Walk TRAVEL AND PARKING
Campus Centre
There are many ways to get to and from our campuses. Find out
Clayton VIC 3800
more about planning your journey, whether you’re catching public
Peninsula campus transport, driving, cycling or carpooling with a friend. You can also
Building C, Level 2 consider the free inter-campus shuttle bus.
McMahons Road monash.edu/people/transport-parking
Frankston VIC 3199 As a Monash University student, you may be eligible to apply for a
card that entitles you to cheaper public transport fares. There are
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, STUDENT FORMS AND different concessions for domestic and international students.
LETTERS If you’re not eligible for any of the travel concessions, the
Monash Connect can assist you with official documents such as Monash Commuter Club offers a 10 per cent discount on a
your academic record (transcript), document certification, visas and yearly myki pass.
eCOEs. Where it’s an option, use the Web Enrolment System (WES). monash.edu/connect/travel/travel-concessions
If you can’t apply using WES, download the form.
There are two types of academic record – unofficial and official. To
EXAMINATIONS
access these, login to the Web Enrolment System (WES). If you’re Your personal exam timetable is available in the Web Enrolment
encumbered, you won’t have access to your academic record. System (WES) six weeks before the start of the exam period.
monash.edu/connect/official-documents/academic-transcripts Exams are held from Monday to Friday over a three-week period
at the end of semesters one and two. As your exams may be
FEES scheduled for any session within this period, you should ensure
you are available for the entire three weeks.
When fees are due, you will receive a document advising you of
monash.edu/exams
the amount and due date. This will be in the form of one of the
following:
• Fee Statement (also available in the Web Enrolment System GRADUATION
WES)
Monash is proud to celebrate your academic achievements with
• Application form
family and friends. It’s a time to recognise your efforts and receive
• International Student Course Agreement.
your certificate (testamur).
If you add or drop a unit, we send you an updated statement. T
Be sure to apply to graduate within a year of being eligible –
his may take up to 10 days.
whether you plan to attend a ceremony or not.
If you don’t pay your fees, charges or fines, we place an monash.edu/graduations
encumbrance on your Monash account. This means you won’t
be able to access library, computer or enrolment services.
You cannot see your exam results, request academic records
(transcripts) or graduate.
monash.edu/fees
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019 5MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
OUR MISSION AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED BUSINESS
Monash Business School engages in the highest quality research EDUCATION
and education to have a positive impact on a changing world. We are among the 1% of business schools in the world to have
We pursue our mission by: achieved the elite ‘triple crown’ of accreditation by the three major
global business school accreditation bodies – AACSB, EQUIS and
• recruiting talented staff and students and providing them with AMBA – and the only Group of Eight university to have done so.
a responsive, relevant and challenging intellectual environment
that supports academic excellence In addition to its international accreditations and signatories, the
School is also a member of:
• leveraging its scale, scope and international reach to conduct
high quality research that extends the boundaries of knowledge • Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS)
• applying knowledge in a way that helps to address the • Global Business Schools Network (GBSN)
theoretical and practical challenges that face communities • Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative Accreditation (GRLI)
around the world
• Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
• delivering degree programs that develop, enhance and reward
critical and creative scholarship and global engagement • Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management
(QTEM)
• embracing a philosophy of continuous improvement driven by
rigorous self-assessment and external benchmarking. monash.edu/business/the-school/about-us
OUR VISION
Monash Business School will be recognised as one of the world’s
leading academies of scholarship in business, economics and
related disciplines, with the standing of its flagship activities verified
by the most esteemed international arbiters of quality.
OUR VALUES
Consistent with Monash University, Monash Business School
upholds the values of human rights, social justice, and respect for
diversity in individuals, communities and ideas. While pursuing its
mission and vision, Monash Business School is committed to:
• providing a collegiate and respectful environment for all staff and
students
• integrity, transparency and accountability in its internal
governance
• recognising and rewarding excellence in research, education
and everything it does
• upholding the principles for responsible management education
and effective global citizenship
• engaging collaboratively with all its local, national and
international stakeholders.
monash.edu/business/the-school/about-us/our-
mission-vision-and-values
6 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019STUDENT CHARTER AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MONASH UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHARTER STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Monash University is a community of students and staff dedicated As a student at Monash University it is your responsibility to:
to the pursuit of knowledge. Monash University’s motto Ancora
• apply yourself to your studies to the best of your abilities
Imparo (I am still learning) reflects this commitment to scholarship
and growth. • become familiar with the rules and regulations governing the
degree in which you are enrolled, and ensure that the units
A learning community is productive when it demonstrates fairness,
selected meet the degree requirements
inclusion, respect for difference and value of diversity of people and
ideas. Monash students contribute to this community by acting • be aware of the policies and practices of the University and of
with honesty, integrity and respect for others and taking care of any faculty and department in which you are enrolled and which
University facilities and resources. are contained in the materials and information made available to
you
The Student Charter sets out the key expectations of students
and by students to foster this learning community. Many of • be aware of the rules and regulations concerning the use of
these expectations derive from University statutes, policies and University computing, library and other facilities, as set out in
procedures. published material
monash.edu/students/academic/policies/student-charter • meet deadlines for work to be submitted
• take the initiative and consult appropriately when problems arise
• submit original work for assessment without plagiarising or
cheating
• for on-campus students, attend lectures, tutorials and seminars
for each unit in which you are enrolled and, for distance
education students, to consider thoroughly all course materials
and participate in all prescribed residential schools
• accept joint responsibility for your own learning
• contribute to the development of University programs and
policies by participating in consultative and deliberative
processes in a responsible and ethical manner
• be aware of the University’s commitment to equal opportunity
and to demonstrate tolerance and respect for all members of
the University community
• respect the right of staff members to express views and
opinions
• respect the working environment of others in all areas of the
University.
https://www.monash.edu/students/academic/
policies/student-charter
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019 7STEPS TO ENROLLING AT MONASH
IT INFORMATION MY.MONASH PORTAL
– SETTING UP YOUR AUTHCATE ACCOUNT The my.monash portal is a one-stop personalised web page for
Monash University provides a wide range of IT services and each student and staff member at Monash. It provides a gateway
facilities which you can access using the on-campus computer to all the relevant web-based academic, administrative, social and
labs. Access is also available on campus via the wireless network. support resources that are of most benefit to you.
Many Monash IT resources are also available via the internet, so my.monash is accessible from an internet connection anywhere in
you can access them from home or work. the world.
Every student must register for a computer account to enable By logging in to your portal at my.monash.edu.au you can access:
access to Monash University’s computer services and facilities. The
following link guides you through the online process to obtain your • Monash email account, including quota usage
Monash Authcate username and password: • Study and administration such as WES, Moodle, Allocate+,
monash.edu/esolutions/ Unit pages
Should you require any assistance please contact the eSolutions • Library services and resources
Service Desk. To submit a problem/request to the eSolutions
Service Desk go to servicedeskonline.monash.edu or visit one of • Campus services
the on-campus areas below. (A current student ID card is required • News and events
for all on-campus enquiries.) All Student Service Desks are closed
over University closure days. • Fee assessment
• Make changes to enrolment
All Australian campuses
• Changes to University procedure
Telephone: +61 3 9903 2777
• Course advice and application outcomes
Semester
• Course Advice booking system for Monash Business School
Mon to Thu: 8am – 8pm
students
Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm • Monash Business School Student Development booking system
Non-teaching period • Re-enrol
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm • Apply to graduate
Caulfield campus • Apply to intermit (domestic students)
Building B, Ground floor
To access your own my.monash portal, you will need your Authcate
Semester username and password and know how to operate a web browser.
Mon to Thu: 9am – 8pm If you haven’t already received your Authcate details, you can
Fri: 9am – 5pm contact your nearest eSolutions Service Desk for assistance. NB.
Non-teaching period Password changes will not be provided by email or fax.
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Clayton campus
YOUR MONASH EMAIL ACCOUNT
Campus Centre, The university will only use your university email address when
21 Chancellors Walk, Ground floor with Monash Connect corresponding with you via email. All electronic communication to
the University must be sent from your Monash University student
Semester
email account and must include your full name and student ID
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
number. It is essential that you check your Monash email account
Sat: 10am – 3pm
on a regular basis.
Non-teaching period
All hardcopy correspondence will be sent to the address that you
Mon to Fri: 9am – 3pm
have recorded as your postal address. If you need to change your
Peninsula campus address you may do so online via WES (see following page).
Building C, Level 2
Semester
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm all year
8 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019WEB ENROLMENT SYSTEM (WES) ENROLMENT PLANNER
The Enrolment Site Semester 1 Enrolment
WES is a vital information source and resource for students. This Unit Code Unit Name
site allows you to amend your enrolment details online, check your
examination timetable and academic record, apply to extend your 1
ecoe, check fee statements and apply to graduate, among other
things. 2
Enrolment information and detailed step-by-step menu guides can 3
be found on the WES web site:
monash.edu/enrolments/resources/wes 4
Note: International students must complete their initial enrolment in
person with their Faculty. All subsequent re-enrolments should be Semester 2 Enrolment
completed via WES. Unit Code Unit Name
Enrolling for the first time? 1
https://www.monash.edu/get-started 2
1. Create your authcate account
3
2. Register your details and complete the enrolment questionnaire
4
3. Get course and unit information
http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/
4. Enrol in units online using WES remember to submit your Important Enrolment Information
enrolment https://www.monash.edu/business/current- When enrolling and allocating into units, you are responsible
students/enrolment-and-reenrolment/course-and-unit- for ensuring that you are able to attend all scheduled teaching
information activities required to study each unit.
5. Complete your timetable using Allocate+ Students who are unable to attend scheduled classes throughout
the semester should amend their enrolment by the published
Any hardcopy correspondence will be sent to the address that you
census date (to avoid any penalty), and withdraw from the unit
have recorded as your postal address. If you need to change your
so they will not be disadvantaged by their inability to attend.
address you may do so online via WES (see below).
If students choose to continue with the unit they accept full
WES Enrolment Checklist: responsibility for this decision and undertake to make their own
arrangements to ensure they keep up to date with the unit.
1. Postal Address updated
Emergency Contact Details Updated No alternative arrangements will be made by the Faculty.
Mailing Name Format Note: The Monash Business School does not permit students to
2. Tax File Number Transaction # add units
(CSP students selecting the HECS-HELP option will require a
tax file number)
3. Enrolment Transaction #
Questionnaire
4. Unit Enrolment Transaction #
5. SA-HELP Transaction #
(Domestic Only)
Should you have any difficulty completing your enrolment
requirements on-line, it is essential that you contact your Faculty
Student Services office before the enrolment cut-off dates.
International students will be required to enter their Overseas
Student Health Cover details.
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019 9CLASS TIMETABLE If students choose to continue with the unit they accept full
responsibility for this decision and undertake to make their own
The Class Timetable allows you to view the timetable for a unit. arrangements to ensure they keep up-to-date with the unit
This timetable provides dates and teaching modes and will be requirements.
updated on a regular basis. As all class times and venues are
subject to alteration, please check the timetable carefully just prior No alternative arrangements will be made by the Faculty.
to your first attendance in each unit. Room and lecture theatres Allocate+ allocates you into the teaching activities for a unit you
are subject to change up until the end of the second week in each are enrolled in. To enrol in a new unit or change an enrolled unit,
semester. access WES (Web Enrolment System). After you enrol in units or
monash.edu/timetables/class change your units, you are required to access Allocate+ and enter
preferences into your newly enrolled units. These units will display
Undergraduate students will not be auto-allocated until the immediately when you re-access Allocate+.
preference sort.
Each unit can comprise of a number of activity groups (ie. lectures,
Undergraduate and Honours students at all campuses, will use tutorials and computer labs) and you are required to allocate into
Preference Mode only. A unit may consist of a number of activity each activity for that unit.
groups, ie. lectures, tutorials etc. You are required to enter six time
preferences for each activity group in each unit, if six preferences Allocate+ will automatically allocate students into classes where
are available. If not, you must enter as many preferences as are there is only one single activity and therefore no choice to be made.
available. The one exception is when only one activity is offered and For example:
students are auto allocated. • one three-hour class on one particular night each week
• one lecture and three tutorials (you will be allocated into the
ALLOCATE+ lecture but are required to enter preferences or allocate yourself
Allocate+ is the online system Monash students use to allocate into a tutorial).
themselves into your teaching activities. Allocate+ provides: Undergraduate students will not be auto-allocated until the
• a clash free timetable preference sort.
• a personal timetable Course work students at all campuses, will use Preference Mode
only. A unit may consist of a number of activity groups, ie. lectures,
• an accurate record of the official class list that will be used: tutorials etc. You are required to enter six time preferences for
a. if unallocated students attend a lecture/tutorial, they will be each activity group in each unit, if six preferences are available. If
directed to leave not, you must enter as many preferences as are available. The one
exception is when only one activity is offered and students are auto
b. to record attendance and provide assessment lists. allocated.
monash.edu/timetables/allocate
Access is easy
Monash Business School students undertaking the following forms
of study are not required to use Allocate+: Allocate+ runs on the internet and can therefore be accessed from
anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection and a PC
• off-campus learning with the following browsers (or later) Firefox 4, Internet Explorer
• flexible learning 8, Safari 5, Google Chrome 11 and Opera 9. You may use the
computers in the computer labs within the University as long as
• online. you have your Authcate username and password.
If you are studying a combination of units on and off-campus, you Please read this information carefully, and ensure that you carry out
are required to allocate into your on-campus unit(s) only. the steps required by the due dates. Failure to allocate for each unit
will result in your personal timetable being incomplete.
Domestic students who are unable to attend scheduled classes
throughout the semester should amend their enrolment by the
published census date (to avoid any penalty) and to withdraw from
the unit so as to not be disadvantaged by their inability to attend.
International students must discuss with a course adviser
before discontinuing any units from their enrolment due to visa
implications.
10 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019How to access Allocate+ LEARNING SYSTEMS (MOODLE)
1. Log onto monash.edu/timetables/login Learning systems refers to a collection of online learning tools,
2. Click on Student. including Moodle.
3. Enter your Authcate username and password. Moodle
4. Once logged in, your units will be listed on the left-hand side Moodle allows you access to online study-related resources related
of the screen. You will only allocate for the current semester. to the units you are enrolled in at Monash. Resources and features
Click on each unit and enter your lecture, tutorial or laboratory include:
preferences.
• unit guide and lecture notes available for download
5. When you have finished, click the Show My Preferences button
to view your preferences. • pre-class reading
6. When complete, click Logout. It is particularly important to • important announcements
logout, to secure your preferences, if you are using a computer • interactive learning
on campus. If you fail to logout your preferences could be
changed by another person using that computer. • quizzes and assessment
7. After the preference sort you can adjust your allocation providing • assessment tasks
there are places available in the lecture, tutorial or laboratory you • online discussion groups
wish to attend.
• grades
Note: The Monash Business School does not permit students to
add units after the end of teaching week 2 of the relevant semester. • calendar of key dates for the semester
• uploading of assignments.
Schedule of Allocate+ dates
Please explore the information on this site to help you make the
Allocate+ opening and closing dates can be found at: most of Moodle. New resources will be added often, and the latest
monash.edu/timetables/allocate/dates support documents and announcements will be published there.
To login go to: my.monash.edu.au
For computer set-up, login or any problems you are experiencing
with Moodle contact the eSolutions Service Desk
monash.edu/esolutions/contact/
Telephone: +61 3 9903 2777 option 1 for Moodle
Email: servicedesk@monash.edu
How do I get access to Moodle?
An account for units you are enrolled in is created automatically
by central university systems and can be accessed through your
my.monash portal my.monash.edu.au
Changes to student enrolments will be processed overnight and
will be reflected the next day in the portal.
What happens to my access if I am sitting a
deferred exam?
All Moodle sites will be available to students until after the deferred
examination period.
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019 11ORIENTATION AND TRANSITION
ORIENTATION PROGRAM CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Monash Business School offers new students the opportunity to Too many students leave university with a head full of knowledge,
attend orientation programs tailored to the needs of our students. but very few practical skills. We make it a priority to equip you with
The programs give you an advantage by helping you understand the real-world experience you need to back up your world-class
the academic side of university life. Orientation is compulsory and education.
all Monash Business School students are required to attend the
monash.edu/business/student-experience/career-
program at their home campus
development
Monash Business School:
monash.edu/business/current-students/enrolment-and- INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
reenrolment/orientation
Give yourself a professional advantage with an industry placement,
Monash University: corporate project, community project or study tour that combines
orientation.monash business theory with industry practice.
There are academic events and social activities designed to Employers are increasingly looking for graduates with industry
help you get settled, connected and equipped for your Monash experience. Through the Monash Business School Work Integrated
experience. You can create your own personalised orientation Learning program (WIL), students have the opportunity to gain
program using the online Orientation ePlanner. The Orientation invaluable practical experience working with one of our partner
ePlanner opens in January in Semester 1 and in June in organisations, as well as academic credit towards your degree.
Semester 2.
monash.edu/business/student-experience/career-
development/industry-experience
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
It’s never too soon to start thinking about your career. Start growing Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
your job-ready skills with these dedicated programs and resources. Stay one step ahead of the competition by getting practical
monash.edu/business/student-experience/undergraduate- workplace experience while you study through an internship your
student-development employabiity edge.
Co-curricular program International industry placements
Our co-curricular workshops and seminars explore the knowledge, Employers are looking for graduates with a global perspective
skills, attitudes and behaviours required to manage your studies – check out the many international experiences on offer from
and career path more effectively. overseas study programs and exchange to discipline based study
tours and international internships
Student professional development symposium
International study tours
Want to join the next generation of powerful leaders? Working
alongside your peers, you’ll learn exactly what it means to take a See international businesses up close on our dedicated tours
leadership role, and how to discover the leader within you. around the world. edge.
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12 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019COURSE AND UNIT MATTERS
COURSE MAPS APPLYING FOR CREDIT
A course map outlines the units you are required to complete as
What is Credit?
part of your degree, in order for you to be eligible to graduate. It
is your responsibility to understand and meet all the requirements Credit is the recognition of previous study or learning that can be
of your course as stated in the handbook. The approval of your counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of
enrolment by the faculty does not relieve you this responsibility. units required to complete a course of study. The credit granted
Course maps are a tool developed to assist you in this task. may be in the form of:
During the duration of your course, the degree you have enrolled in • Specific credit, exempting the student from a unit within the
may change. You will remain in the course version for the year you degree
commenced your degree.
• Non-specific credit, exempting the student from an elective
If you are unsure of which course map you are required to follow, within the degree.
please contact the Monash Business School Student Services who
will be able to assist you. How can I apply?
All course maps can be found on the Monash Business School All students can apply for credit after they have been offered a
website or from the Monash Business School Student Services place in a Monash Business School course. Students who have
Office on your home campus received a credit outcome prior to enrolment day, must bring the
letter to their enrolment session. Students seeking credit transfers
apply online.
COURSE ADVISERS
Please refer to the following website for submission closing
Our Monash Business School course advisers can help you plan dates when applying for credit https://www.monash.edu/
your degree, choose your majors and units and give you advice. admissions/credit
You’ll meet with a course adviser at Orientation and at some
point through your studies if you need advice or want to change What do I include in my application?
direction. Course advice is available in person, group information
sessions (planned throughout the year) or via email. The following information should accompany all applications for
credit:
https://www.monash.edu/connect
• an original or legally certified copy of your academic results (this
Course Advice booking system for Monash is sometimes known as an academic transcript or statement of
Business School students in your my.monash portal results).
Our Course Advice portal supports students who are enrolled in • a copy of a detailed course structure, this will provide details of
the Monash Business School at Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula and the duration of the course, the number of units to be studied
City Location. You can book an appointment online for face-to-face each semester to complete the course, the grading system
course advice at your home campus with our Student Services used.
staff. • a copy of the syllabus for the units you have studied, which
should be from the year the unit was studied (this is sometimes
How to access the Course Advice booking system known as a subject/course guide or unit guide, outline or
• log into your my.monash portal with your authcate details handout). Each syllabus should include a breakdown of topics
covered; the number of contact hours; a breakdown of the
• under the Campus Life heading, click on Event bookings, assessment criteria; a list of recommended textbooks and other
then click on Monash Business School Course Advice references. A handbook subject synopsis is not acceptable.
booking system
• students who are applying for credit for studies completed at
• Complete the details under Find Events and press search. Monash University (eg Enhancement Studies) will generally not
Select an available appointment. need to attach any of the above information to their applications
as administrators have access to this information.
Double degree students
If you are enrolled in a cross faculty double degree, in addition to How many credits will I be entitled to?
meeting with a Monash Business School course adviser you should • the number of credits you are entitled to depends on your
book an appointment with the relevant partner faculty to ensure previous study and the course for which you have been made
you are satisfying the requirements of both sides of your degree. an offer. The Study credit and admissions eligibility search portal
(CPAR) will assist you in making a formal credit application.
• CPAR checks whether your previous studies will earn you a
credit in a Monash Business and Economics course.
• the advice given by CPAR is not a formal assessment
monash.edu/prior-study/
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019 13PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Grade Point Average (GPA) and Weighted Average
Mark (WAM)
Many Monash Business School degrees enable graduates to
satisfy educational requirements of professional registration or Students who commenced their studies after 2008 will have both
membership. You should ensure that the units you take are those their Grade Point Average (GPA) and Weighted Average Mark
required for the profession of your choice. Advice on unit selection (WAM) recorded on their academic transcript.
is available from our course advisers.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
monash.edu/business/the-school/partnerships-and-
The GPA is an internationally recognised calculation used to find
advisory-boards/professional-recognition
the average result of all grades achieved for your course.
YOUR RESULTS – WHEN AND HOW Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
Information about results dates and access can be found at The WAM is a more precise measure of your academic
monash.edu/exams/results/dates-access performance than the GPA. This is because we base the
calculation on your actual marks and the year level of each unit.
You can access and print your results in WES, and also register to The WAM is the average mark you achieve across all completed
receive your results by SMS on your mobile phone. units in a course.
You should also refer to the Faculty Assessment Policy
monash.edu/business/current-students/admin-information/ Calculating your GPA and WAM
policies-and-procedures You can find methods for calculating both your GPA and WAM at:
Please find below a definition of grades. GPA
monash.edu/exams/official-record-results/gpa
Grade Mark Definition
WAM calculator
HD 80–100 High Distinction
monash.edu/exams/official-record-results/wam
D 70–79 Distinction
C 60–69 Credit INTERMISSION (STUDY LEAVE)
P 50–59 Pass
N 49 and Fail Once you have started your course you may choose to apply for
below study leave. Usually, leave is granted for a maximum of one full year
DEF N/A Deferred assessment – If you applied for special or two consecutive semesters. You can also apply for study leave
consideration, you may have been granted another for one semester.
chance to sit an examination. In this case, the grade DEF
You are required to complete your degree within a certain
will appear on your record.
timeframe, which includes any periods of study leave.
NS 45–49 Fail, Supplementary Assessment – the faculty will assess
and award supplementary assessment to eligible students You should ensure you check your eligibility and how to apply
under special circumstances. If awarded your grade will as the criteria differs for domestic coursework and international
appear as NS on result release. students.
NFR Fail Not satisfying faculty requirements – fail grade recorded
on Monash transcript for Study Abroad/Exchange and You can find more detailed information about when to apply,
complimentary studies units. information about fees, the outcomes and notification of your
SFR Pass Satisfied faculty requirements – pass grade recorded application, your study leave and returning from study leave.
on Monash transcript for Study Abroad/Exchange and monash.edu/enrolments/processes/change/intermission
complimentary studies units.
WDN N/A Withdrawn – Students who withdraw or discontinue from When to apply
a unit after the relevant semester census date will have
the grade WDN recorded on their academic transcript. To avoid financial and academic penalties, apply for intermission:
WH N/A Withheld – Your grade has been withheld pending • during the re-enrolment period (for the next academic year)
disciplinary action.
• before the census date, if you decide to take a break once the
WN N/A Withdrawn Fail – Students who withdraw after Monday of
Week 10 in a standard semester will have the grade WN semester has started.
recorded on their academic transcript. If you plan to go on study leave for only one semester, you need
WI N/A Used to indicate that a student was unable to undertake to re-enrol in the other semester. Check re-enrolment dates and
or complete all assessment for a unit due to extreme details.
circumstances beyond his or her control occurring or
having effect after the commencement of the relevant Penalties incurred after the
Withdrawn Fail period. The WI grade is not a passing census date
grade because the student has not completed the Applying for study leave after the census date, will result in fees
requirements of the unit; but unlike the other fail grades – being charged for all enrolled units and a withdrawn or fail grade.
Fail (N) or a Withdrawn Fail (WN) – the WI is not included For penalty dates, check census dates and teaching periods. WES
in the GPA calculation. will also assign your application to the next teaching period, so if
you need to apply for intermission after the census date, you must
contact your faculty first.
14 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019Fees DISCONTINUE YOUR COURSE
If you have paid your fees upfront and apply for study leave before
the census date, you can apply for a refund. Fees will NOT be Most students can discontinue their course via WES. Other
refunded if you apply for study leave AFTER the census date. If, for students who wish to withdraw from all units and discontinue
the following year, you fail to re-enrol on time then apply for study their course must complete and lodge an Course Discontinuation
leave, you will be charged the late enrolment fee. form which is available from the Monash Connect or from Monash
Business School Student Services Office on your home campus.
Exception
If you can provide proof that exceptional circumstances caused Students should consider seeing a Monash Business School
you to apply after the census date, you can apply for a refund or course adviser before deciding to discontinue their studies.
reversal of loan debt (remission of debt). monash.edu/enrolments/processes/change/discontinue-course
Outcomes and notification Alternatively if you are a domestic student, you may submit
notification of your discontinuation in writing, addressed to the
Domestic students Monash Business School Student Services Office on your home
When you apply for intermission using WES: campus.
• you will receive an email confirming your application Note: Please check the deadlines for submitting forms as
• any enrolled units for the relevant study period will be discontinuation of a course has implications for the refund of fees.
discontinued by the system or faculty staff IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Monash
• your faculty will notify you by email within two weeks. University is legally obliged to report your course discontinuation
to the Department of Home Affairs and this could result in the
International students on a student visa
cancellation of your student visa. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Your application is assessed by your managing faculty, who will
notify you of the outcome in writing. Do not discontinue any units Students should seek advice from Monash Connect monash.
while waiting for the outcome of your application edu/connect on their campus regarding the possible visa impacts
BEFORE formally discontinuing from the University.
During your study leave
While you’re on study leave, you: SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
• remain a student of Monash University with access to University If you’re unable to complete an assessment or exam, for reasons
services out of your control, don’t panic – you can apply for another chance
through special consideration.
• must keep your contact details up to date to receive
communication from the University Special consideration isn’t guaranteed and it doesn’t lead to a
mark adjustment. What you can get (if you’re successful in your
• must check your Monash email account for important
application) is an extension, another assessment or a deferred exam.
information while you are on intermission.
https://www.monash.edu/exams/changes/special-consideration
Returning from study leave
Eligibility
You will receive a reminder to re-enrol in early September. You must
re-enrol during the October/November re-enrolment period to avoid If you complete the final exam or assessment task, you won’t be
a late fee. eligible for special consideration.
International students on a student visa need speak to Monash You may be eligible if you didn’t complete your final exam or
Connect first regarding visa obligations and then complete the assessment, due to exceptional circumstances beyond your
online intermission form https://www.monash.edu/enrolments/ control. The reasons may include:
change/intermission, please note the Monash Connect advisor’s
name and the reference number given to you. • acute illness
• loss or bereavement
Extending or returning early • hardship or trauma.
Contact your faculty if you want to return early.
You may also be eligible for special consideration if you can show
If you need to take a longer period of study leave, contact your obligation to:
your faculty before the re-enrolment period ends. Intermission
• military service
extensions are approved only in exceptional circumstances and
• jury service
at the discretion of the faculty. You will need to provide supporting
• emergency services such as the Country Fire Authority
documentation.
• Monash Sport’s athlete support program, if you are participating
Please note: if you are on intermission for Semester 1 only, you are in a key event.
required to enrol in units for semester 2. If you are on intermission
both semesters you will need to do so by the re enrolment When and how to apply
deadline.
The application process varies for in-semester assessment and
end-of-semester assessment.
https://www.monash.edu/exams/changes/special-consideration
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019 15EQUITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION Formal resolution
We support the University’s goals to provide a fair environment, If the complaint is not resolved, the student may make a written
respectful of different cultures, religions, genders, and sexual request for resolution of the matter to the Monash Business
preferences, and supportive of people with disabilities and chronic School student grievance officer. The matter is now considered
medical conditions. a grievance. The student grievance officer may be contacted for
advice or as a facilitator to resolve issues of concern at:
By upholding principles of equity and social inclusion, we help our
staff and students to reach their full potential. Monash Business School student grievance officer:
buseco-student.grievances@monash.edu
We apply Monash University’s policies for equity and social
inclusion welcoming staff, students and visitors from around the Formal grievances can only be actioned if the student has provided
world and a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, who bring a their full name, student ID and contact details.
cultural diversity that greatly enriches our faculty.
monash.edu/business/current-students/equity-and-social- COURSE TRANSFER
inclusion Students are eligible to apply for a course transfer if prerequisite
The Head of Monash Business School has appointed a number of requirements have been met. See VCE or equivalent prerequisites
staff to act as student equity officers. These officers are a contact on the course finder website.
and referral point for staff and students seeking assistance with Course transfer is competitive, and approval is subject to the
student equity issues. All matters discussed will be treated as availability of places in each program. There are no guaranteed
confidential. The Business School student equity officers will also transfers.
work closely with the university’s Student Equity Unit by providing
feedback to assist with strategic planning. Approval for change of campus is dependent on campus capacity.
Contact details for student equity officers are as follows: monash.edu/business/current-students/ enrolment-and-
reenrolment/course-transfers
Caulfield campus
Telephone: + 61 3 9903 1400 The application process
Email: equity.caulfield@monash.edu
Semester 1 Intake:
Clayton campus Applications open in September and close on late October.
Telephone: +61 3 9905 2327
Email: equity.clayton@monash.edu Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in
mid December. Students must re-enrol into their current course as
Peninsula campus notification of the outcome of application will not be available until
Telephone: +61 3 9904 4314 after the closing date for re-enrolment.
Email: equity.peninsula@monash.edu
Semester 2 Intake:
Applications open in mid-April and close on early June.
GRIEVANCE
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application as
The university has formal grievance or appeal procedures in the soon as possible after the results release date.
areas of exclusion, discipline and sex-based harassment that are
separate from the academic and administrative grievance process. What to submit and where
Complaints from students in relation to academic and See the internal course transfer page for details on how to apply.
administrative matters are managed within the framework of
the University Academic and Administrative Complaints and monash.edu/admissions/study-options/internal-transfer
Grievances Policy. Further information can be found at: Please note: applications received after the closing date will not be
monash.edu/business/current-students/student-complaints- accepted.
and-grievances
Criteria for course transfer
Informal resolution
Please refer to the faculty internal coursework transfer policy for
It is expected that in the first instance, students of Monash details.
Business School will attempt to resolve a complaint with the staff
member concerned. If a resolution cannot be reached, the student monash.edu/business/current-students/admin-information/
is encouraged to discuss the difficulty with the appropriate person policies-and-procedures/internal-coursework-transfers-policy
on a confidential basis.
Accepting or rejecting your course offer
Any student who has a difficulty may also wish to discuss the
matter confidentially with a member of the university counselling or Students may accept or decline a transfer offer by formally advising
health services or a Student Rights officer. the Monash Business School Student Services Office via email of
their decision.
https://www.monash.edu/students/support/grievances/
student-rights
16 MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL Course Work Student Information Booklet 2019CROSS-FACULTY UNIT ENROLMENTS OUTSIDE THE Underloading – International students
MONASH BUSINESS SCHOOL If you’re on a student visa you must complete your course in the
time stated on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE).
Subject to the requirements of your course and unit availability, you
To do this, you need to enrol in a full-time study load (24 credit
may choose cross-faculty electives as part of your degree program.
points per semester). The Web Enrolment System (WES) will not
You will need to discuss your options first with the Monash
allow you to submit your enrolment unless you enrol in enough
Business School Student Services office on your home campus,
units to meet your approved study load requirement.
and then with the host faculty as cross-faculty enrolment is not
available via WES. You need to apply for approval to underload under these
circumstances:
OUTGOING MONASH ABROAD OR EXCHANGE • compassionate or compelling circumstances
STUDENTS – illness or exceptional personal circumstances
Students wishing to study one or two semesters at an overseas – course structure, progression rules or unit availability prevent
partner institution and have that study count towards their Monash a standard enrolment load
degree should contact the Monash Business School Student
Services office on their home campus for further information • implementation of an intervention strategy due to a risk of
regarding the Monash Abroad program. unsatisfactory academic progress
https://www.monash.edu/business/student-experience https://www.monash.edu/enrolments/study-load
The Monash Business School recognises the value that an How to apply to underload
international experience adds to a student’s education. Students
taking part in this program are regarded as ambassadors for You need to submit an Underload application – international
the faculty, Monash Business School and the university and the students.
selection process reflects this view. monash.edu/connect/forms
Further information on study abroad and exchange study and how
Due date
to apply may be found at:
Submit your application by the census date for that teaching
monash.edu/study-abroad/
period. Wait for formal approval from your faculty before reducing
monash.edu/study-abroad/outbound/apply your study load, as this may affect your visa.
monash.edu/business/current-students/admin-information/ If your application is approved, and you need to extend your
policies-and-procedures/monash-abroad-policy course duration, you may need a new electronic Confirmation of
Enrolment (eCOE).
EDUCATION SERVICES FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS Approval to underload is not required if you:
(ESOS) • are in your final semester and will complete your course within
International students studying in Australia on a student visa are the time stated on your eCOE
protected under the Education Services for Overseas Students
• are enrolled in a combination of standard semester and summer
(ESOS) Act 2000. The Act sets out the legal framework for the
or winter units that total 24 credit points per semester
delivery of quality education by setting standards. The framework
also provides tuition and financial assurance through the Tuition • have been required to reduce your enrolment load from your
Protection Service. faculty Academic Progress Committee.
The education providers and the courses they offer to international It is important to check the census and penalty dates for your
students must be registered with the Commonwealth Register of teaching period before dropping a unit, or you may face academic
Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). and financial penalties. These include having a fail recorded on your
academic record and incurring fees or a loan debt.
monash.edu/students/esos
monash.edu/enrolments/processes/change/add-or-
discontinue-units
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