Code of Conduct Policy

In the School of Economics and Finance, besides the traditional face-to-face delivery, we also offer to our students various online learning activities. Student expectations of the standards and quality of online teaching should match those of face-to-face delivery. Students can expect that: 

• our teaching (both in-person and online) offers opportunities for effective interaction between students and teachers, as well as among students.
• a wide range of high-quality assessment methods is employed, both in-person and online, assessing fully the intended learning outcomes, with consideration of students’ personal circumstances (e.g., digital poverty, special examination arrangements).
• learning material as well as several online activities are available in each module’s QMplus page allowing students to engage asynchronously, in their own time, with the module’s content. 
• details about each module’s teaching mode, structure, and assessment methods are clearly communicated in a timely fashion by the teaching team, and that feedback is provided regularly through various formative assessments. 

In addition, by participating in SEF’s learning activities (in-person and online), you agree to:

• come prepared and organised to the sessions: do the required reading, attempt the problem sets, and prepare your questions for your tutors.
• arrive on time for all allocated learning activities.
• participate to the best of your ability in class activities (in-person and online): attend lectures and classes, participate in discussion forums and online polls, submit your assessments within set deadlines, ask questions, and give your feedback.
• participate in all learning activities (in-person and online) with academic integrity.
• mute your microphone when entering an online class or meeting unless you are invited to speak. Wear headphones, and use video only if instructed so by the online session organiser. 
• attend online sessions from an appropriate place, and, to the best of your ability, avoid noisy environments.
• use the University’s online platforms only for communication relevant to your studies.
• use the QMUL email for any communication with the University, and use a subject line in your emails.