Overview
Businesses are at the dawn of a fourth industrial revolution, propelled by frontier technologies and robotisation advances that make the product better, cheaper and faster than ever before. This new industrial revolution offers enormous opportunities for businesses to grow and gain sustainable development with potential benefits on a scale that is difficult to imagine. New technologies promise the possibilities of industrial upgrading and leapfrogging. Reconfiguration of world businesses environment, cheaper transportation and communication, coupled with more efficient logistics now help businesses to establish links to new global value chains. Strategic intuitiveness and the ability to quickly manage change is key to gain competitive positioning in the global context. As the capstone unit, you will integrate prior functional and interpersonal knowledge and skills acquired in previous units of the Master of Business Administration and examine international business practices and strategic management processes at an advanced level in different kinds of organisations. You will use your advanced level of knowledge and skills to analyse how organisations develop future business strategies which are influenced by domestic and international pressures. By considering the challenges facing contemporary businesses, you will examine how international business theories, strategic management concepts, frameworks and tools are used by business executives to develop a business plan and implement effective corporate transformation.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: A minimum of 36 credit points made up from four (4) specified core/compulsory MBA units and an additional 12 credit points MGMT20129 Managing People, Organisations and Context.MGMT 20130 Operations Management and Business AnalyticsACCT 20077 Accounting for Management Decision MakingECON 20039 Economics for Managersand 12 credit points (2 X 6 credit point units, either core or electives)
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Optional Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit coordinator. Overall performance
Low class attendance. This can be largely attributed to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without a legally binding compulsion to ensure the attendance of students in the classes, they are not able to benefit from the unit as is expected. This is apparent from their overall performance. On an average, about 30 to 40% students attended the classes, i.e., both lectures and workshops. This trend has compromised their overall performance.
Allocation of marks for class participation may be considered. In-class tasks or short journal reports for each workshop (weeks 2-11) may be useful to increase interactive engagement. For ensuring students’ minimum attendance, a penalty may be considered under contingent circumstances.
Feedback from Unit coordinators observation. Emails from students.
Unequal participation in Group Works in Assessment 1. In this unit, group works on business cases have been incorporated to have a collaborative learning experience of the students on key concepts, theories and their practical applications. Low class attendance with impunity, might have contributed to this unequal participation in the group works, and consequently, the expected learning outcomes.
Allocation of marks (20 out of 40) for an individual in-class/online case presentation. The written report may be marked as group work (20 out of 40). Compulsory participation in at least 6 group discussions in break-out rooms in case of online teaching. This practice will enhance students' ability for critical analysis and applications of theories, models, and concepts in real-life situations through simulation, and role-play during workshops. Group members will be required to prepare team charters, showing the contributions of each member in a group. This will enable lecturer(s) to understand the students’ involvement and contribution in the assessments, and accordingly, provide appropriate grades that they deserve. This strategy might encourage better participation of students with an improved learning experience.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator’s observations on students’ performance
Need for better understanding to prepare Strategic Business Plan (Assessment task 2)
One workshop may be dedicated to discussing a business plan of a company. A real-life business plan may be distributed a week before for students to read. The unit coordinator will facilitate the discussion asking students to identify the key elements of a business plan.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator’s observations on students’ performance
Lack of analytical writing skills, inadequate referencing, and coherent arguments in a logical manner.
Conduct special sessions within the first few weeks (during workshops) to discuss expected learning outcomes, students' responsibilities, how to use resource materials, and improve the quality of academic writing. Provide a list of quality journals/articles that the students should regularly check or use in their written assessment.
- Critically evaluate concepts and principles of international business, strategic management and corporate transformation
- Analyse and integrate specialist knowledge pertinent to global business and economic complexity
- Apply cognitive and technical skills to reflect on and synthesise complex problems and apply strategic frameworks to develop and implement business strategies
- Communicate corporate strategy highlighting the effects of decisions on business performance
- Demonstrate business acumen using appropriate strategic and transformative frameworks in a socially responsible manner.
N/A
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Group Work - 40% | |||||
| 2 - Report - 60% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | |||||
| 2 - Communication | |||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | |||||
| 4 - Research | |||||
| 5 - Self-management | |||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | |||||
| 7 - Leadership | |||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Textbooks
Crafting and Executing Strategy Concepts and Cases:
22nd Edition (2020) : (2020)
Authors: Thompson and Margaret Peteraf and John Gamble and A. Strickland
McGraw Hill Education, New York,
New York New York , USA
ISBN: ISBN: ISBN10: 1260075109 / ISBN13: 9781260075106
Binding: eBook
Additional Textbook Information
Students can buy an e-book.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
q.alam@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Globalisation and changing political, social, environmental, economic, and business landscape - Challenges and opportunities..
Chapter
Thompson, A.A. Peteraf, M.A; Gamble, J..E and Strickland, A.J. (2020). Crafting and Executing Strategy- Concepts and Cases, 22nd Edition.McGraw Hill Education, New York. Chapters 1 & 2..
Reading 1: McKinsey & Company (2021), Organizing for the future: Nine keys to becoming a future-ready company, January.
The Moodle site contains key documents relating to each week's tasks and readings. for independent study,
Events and Submissions/Topic
In week one, we will discuss the shifts in the international business management environment and the emerging approaches and theories. Moreover, we will also discuss the post-COVID-19 complexities of the business environment, the nature of global competition and factors that influence the international strategic decision-making process.
Please note: In week one, you are supposed to form groups for a case study discussion and presentation.
Selected cases will be posted/referred to the Moodle site for your information.
You need to be a member of a group and select a case for group work.
When contacting any member of the teaching team, please ensure the following:
- Use your CQU student email address.
- Include a subject line, which contains the unit code (MGMT20133).
- Clearly state your name and student ID in the email.
- Make sure you professionally write your email.
Module/Topic
External environmental factors and their impact on corporate transformation and the nature of competition in a particular industry/sector.
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Chapter
Thompson, A.A. Peteraf, M.A; Gamble, J..E and Strickland, A.J. (2020). Chapter 3.
McKinsey & Company (2020), Organizing for the Future: Why now? June.
Executive Summary of the World Investment Report, 2021.
Alam, Q, and Chowdhury, M (20116), Virgin Australia: Aim to Reposition, in Global Repositioning: Sustainability and Value Creation, TILDE University Press, Melbourne, chapter 17.
Events and Submissions/Topic
In week two, we will discuss the macroenvironmental factors affecting corporate transformation, the nature of competition, and the key challenges contemporary businesses are confronting.
Students should be able to recognise the factors in a company’s broad macroenvironment factors that may have strategic significance and identify analytic tools to diagnose the competitive conditions in an industry. and map the opportunities and threats for growth and profitability.
Read the case, Virgin Australia for class discussion (posted on the Unit Moodle site)
Please Note: Questions for class discussion in week 2, will be posted on the Moodle site in week 1.
Module/Topic
Evaluating a Company’s Resources, Capabilities, and Competitiveness.
Chapter
Thompson et al., (2020), Chapter 4.
Events and Submissions/Topic
In week 3, we will discuss issues and concepts relating to company resources and competencies. Strategy tools will be used to learn how to assess the company's strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.
All students are required to read the case, Bunnings- continuous development of a successful formula (posted on the Moodle site)
Developing core resources and capabilities at Air New Zealand (posted on the Moodle site).
Module/Topic
Generic competitive business strategies and the principal elements of each strategy,
Chapter
Thompson et al., (2020), Chapters 5 & 6.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Read the following two cases for class discussion, prior to the workshop/tutorial:
1. Marks & Spencer.- Differentiation and expansion (posted on the Moodle site).
Module/Topic
International Business Theories and Corporate Strategies in a Constantly Changing Business Environment.
Chapter
Raymond Vernon's Product Life Cycle Theory (to be posted on the Moodle site..
Michael Porter’s Diamond Model: Why Some Nations Are Competitive And Others Are Not. (article to be posted on the Moodle site)
John Dunning (2001), The Eclectic (OLI) Paradigm of International Production: Past, Present and Future, International Journal of the Economics of Business, 8:2, 173-190, DOI: 10.1080/13571510110051441.
Events and Submissions/Topic
In week 5, we will discuss the international business theories and explain how and why companies pursue internal, global, and multi-domestic strategies for different markets.
For class discussion;
Vernon's Business Life Cycle Theory
Porters' Diamond Model.
Dunnings OLI model
Module/Topic
No classes will be held during this week.
Chapter
No classes will be held during this week.
Events and Submissions/Topic
No classes will be held during this week.
Module/Topic
Group report and presentation
Chapter
Each group will require to work together on a case and prepare a report based on some questions. Each group member is required to present a defined task (question) in-class/online. The group is required to submit a group report on the assessment submission link on the due date.
All members of a group must allocate tasks and work collaboratively to make quality presentations. and prepare a report for submission.
Questions on cases will be posted on the Assessment 1 link on the Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
All groups will make an online individual live group presentation and submit a group report on their chosen case study.
An outline will be posted on Moodle for guidance.
Groups are required to select a business case from a list recommended by the Unit Coordinator.
Groups are required to get prior approval from the Unit Coordinator on their chosen business case.
Each group member will make a 10 minutes presentation followed by Q&A during the workshop/tutorial.
The Unit Coordinator will moderate the presentation session and provide feedback on each presentation.
Each group will submit a brief group report along with PowerPoint slides on the Assessment 1 link on the Unit Moodle site at 23:55 on 22 April 2022.
Individual Presentation on a Business Case and a Group Written Report Due: Week 6 Friday (22 Apr 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
With Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in the hands of a workforce empowered with the skills needed to use them, an organization’s digital transformation journey can move from aspiration to reality.
How do the theories of international business help to identify international market opportunities in such an evolving business environment?
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on how to monitor global and regional investment trends and national and international policy developments.
Identify and discuss the recent investment trends and market attractiveness.
Module/Topic
Corporate Strategy - market entry strategies
Chapter
Thompson et al., (2020), Chapter 8.
Reading:
McKinsey Global Institute (2020), Risk, resilience, and rebalancing in the global value chain., August.
.
Events and Submissions/Topic
The case for workshop discussion.
Zara: The Jewel of Inditex's crown' for class discussion (posted on the Unit Moodle site).
Make sure you read the chapter and the case for class discussion to understand the main features of the diversification strategy, factors that companies consider for diversification, and the main value creation activities.
Module/Topic
How to Build Organisational Resources and Capabilities to Execute Corporate Strategies.
Chapter
Thompson et al., (2021), Chapter 10.
Read Chapters 2 & 7, of Pankaj Ghemawat (2018) Redefining Global Strategy, Harvard Business Review Press (Available on the Unit Moodle site).
Mckinsey Report (2021), Scaling AI like a tech native: The CEO’s role
Events and Submissions/Topic
Students are required to read Chapters 2 & 7, of Pankaj Ghemawat (2018) Redefining Global Strategy, Harvard Business Review Press (Available on the Unit Moodle site).
Case for class discussion:
Alam, Q, and Chowdfhury, M (2016), Harvey Norman- A competitive business model, in Global Repositing: Sustainability and Value Creation, TLD University Press, Melbourne.
Module/Topic
Managing Internal Organisational Activities for Corporate Strategy Implementation.
Chapter
Chapter 11 of Thompson et al., (2021),
Events and Submissions/Topic
Case class discussion.
Discussion on Assignment 2 (Strategic Business Plan): How to write a strategic Business plan.
Case for class discussion:
IKEA’s International Marketing Strategy in China.
Module/Topic
Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Business's Strategies in the 21st-Century.
Chapter
Thompson et al., (2020), Chapter 9.
McKinsey & Company (2020), From there to here: 50 years of thinking on the social responsibility of business, September.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Cases for class discussion.
Case: Ethical Violation at Uber and their Consequences, Illustration Capsule 9.1, in Thompson et al (2020), p, 268.
Case: Unilever's Focus on Sustainability, Illustration Capsule 9.4, in Thompson et al.. (2020), P. 282.
Woolworth's CSR policies and practices.
Module/Topic
Reconfiguration of Business Strategies in the Post-CIVID-19 World Economy and the Shifts in International Trade and Investment Policies.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discuss the recent changes in the international business environment in the post -covid environment.
Get feedback from the students to assess the lessons learned.
Assignment 2 (Strategic Business Plan for the Board of Directors of a Company is due this week on 5 June 2022 by 23:55.
A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A COMPANY Due: Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Group Work
Students are required to form groups consisting of 3-4 members. Each group will be given an existing business case to study. Each group needs to conduct a macro and micro business environment analysis, do research to collect the latest information on that company’s business strategy, market position, and list the core competencies by using the five forces model, value chain analysis, and competitors’ analysis. Each group member will have to make an individual presentation. The group members will allocate tasks to each member of the group. The total time for the presentation of a member of a group is 10 minutes. Each group is required to write a short group report and submit it on the due date. As aspiring business managers, your task and role need to reflect your understanding, ownership, and leadership.
Individual presentation - 10 minutes
Individual Presentation - 20 Marks
Group Report - 20 marks (20 marks).
Group report length: - 1500 words maximum (excluding preliminaries, references, appendices, and tables/diagrams) - (20 marks)
Groups are required to submit the presentation slides along with the written report.
Week 6 Friday (22 Apr 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Presentation during the session. Presentation slides need to be sent to the unit coordinator before the presentation.
Week 8 Friday (6 May 2022)
Feedback on group report and presentation will be provided on Feedback studio
The students are required to conduct macroeconomic and industry analysis using strategic management concepts, theories, and tools. The students need to demonstrate their competency to analyse, evaluate and discuss theoretical concepts and principles of international business strategy and management as professionals. In their presentation and written assignment, the students should be able to articulate their arguments and clearly communicate their understanding of the complex nature of global business and economics. The students should demonstrate that they are able to interpret strategy and the effects of decisions on business performance. The students should be able to identify the product features and marketing strategies and assess the challenges. As MBA students, you are required to engage in research as per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines. Two specific requirements need to be considered. Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in the discipline and/or area of professional practice, and demonstrate "knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”. Please note these are the minimum requirements. Students who only meet these minimum standards should not expect a grade higher than a PASS.
Assessment criteria
1. Introduction (A brief history of the case/ organisation, its products and competitors.
2. A macro and micro business environment analysis identifying the competitive position of the company.
3. Identification of the core competencies and capabilities by using the SWOT matrix, value chain analysis, and competitors’ analysis.
4. Critical analysis of the present strategies.
5. Structure of presentation and report.
6. Presentation style/communication
7. A full list of all references used in alphabetical order.
As Master's students, you are required to engage in research consistent with the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines, that establish the standards for all CQUniversity's Masters courses. Two specific requirements need to be considered: 1. Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice", and 2. Students must demonstrate "knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”. Each Master's unit has a number of required readings in terms of academic texts, journals, and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilise these texts and journals, and publications.
As post-graduate students, you are expected to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals, and studies to demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research. Your attention is also drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment).
- Critically evaluate concepts and principles of international business, strategic management and corporate transformation
- Analyse and integrate specialist knowledge pertinent to global business and economic complexity
- Apply cognitive and technical skills to reflect on and synthesise complex problems and apply strategic frameworks to develop and implement business strategies
- Communicate corporate strategy highlighting the effects of decisions on business performance
- Demonstrate business acumen using appropriate strategic and transformative frameworks in a socially responsible manner.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
2 Report
Each student is required to write a strategic business plan for the board of directors of a company. This is an individual assignment.
Each student should write a business plan for an existing business addressing the difficulties caused by COVID-19 or expanding an existing business in a foreign market. Please note: you are supposed to choose a business case by yourself. Prior permission from your Unit Coordinator is required.
Make sure you have access to the company's website and business reports for collecting relevant information. You are required to include the following points in your business report. This is important as each section of your report will be marked according to the weight (marks) assigned to that specific section (see marking rubric).
Weighting: 60% weighting of the overall grade
Word limit: 2500 words maximum (excluding preliminaries, references, appendices, tables, and diagrams.
Penalties apply for exceeding the word limit in the written part (1% mark will be deducted from the total mark for Assessment 2 for every 100 words over the allowed 2500 word limit).
Please read the detailed assessment guideline and marking rubric available on the unit's Moodle page before commencing work on the assessment.
As Masters's students, you are expected to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals, and studies to demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research. Your attention is also drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment).
Please Note: you are required to use at least 15 quality references (Academic texts, journal articles, reports, books etc).
Referencing Style
American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition).
Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
A strategic business plan to set up a business in a foreign market
Exam Week Monday (13 June 2022)
Marks for assessment 2 will not be published before the results are finalised. Feedback will be available on feedback studio after the results are published. .
1. An executive summary of the business plan.
2. An introduction covering the business background and the present strategic position. The purpose/objective of developing the business plan needs to be clearly defined.
3. A market research report on the country of your choice with an interpretation and analysis of industry-specific issues.
4. Evaluation of present strategies of your company and identify the strengths that you like to utilise for your business expansion.
5. Future strategies for expansion with justification.
6. Implementation policies that include market entry strategy, financial analysis, operational plan, and marketing strategies.
7. Conclusion
.8. References (at least 15).
As Master's students, you are required to engage in research consistent with the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines, that establish the standards for all CQUniversity's Masters courses. Two specific requirements need to be considered: 1. Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice", and 2. Students must demonstrate "knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”. Each Master's unit has a number of required readings in terms of academic texts, journals, and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilise these texts and journals, and publications.
As post-graduate students, you are expected to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals, and studies to demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research. Your attention is also drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment).
- Critically evaluate concepts and principles of international business, strategic management and corporate transformation
- Analyse and integrate specialist knowledge pertinent to global business and economic complexity
- Apply cognitive and technical skills to reflect on and synthesise complex problems and apply strategic frameworks to develop and implement business strategies
- Communicate corporate strategy highlighting the effects of decisions on business performance
- Demonstrate business acumen using appropriate strategic and transformative frameworks in a socially responsible manner.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Leadership
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
