CONTRACT CHEATING POLICY

Objective

To uphold the integrity, credibility, and quality of academic work produced and submitted by students at the Maldives Business School, this policy outlines the school’s position and stand on contract cheating.

Definition

Contract Cheating: Submission submitted by the student as their work which has been produced for them by an outside person or entity. This can include, but is not limited to:

1. Buying assignment reports from online providers.
2. Having someone else to attempt and complete the online exam on student’s behalf.
3. Paying a person to attend the whole class or partially on the student’s behalf.

Scope

This policy applies to all students enrolled in any of the programs at Maldives Business School for any level of studies.

Principles

1. Academic Integrity: All students are expected to maintain academic honesty in all assignments, examinations, and other academic activities as part of their assessment.
2. Responsibility: Students accept the responsibility for confirming the legitimacy of their work.
3. Prevention: Maldives Business School will involve in awareness campaigns, education, and the use of technology to detect and deter contract cheating.

Consequences for Contract Cheating

A student who admits to contract cheating in writing will be reported to the relevant authority as per the law.

Procedure, Reporting, Investigations

All reports of contract cheating will be followed by a request to the student for a written admission of alleged contract cheating.

Prevention and Education

The school will:

1. Offer regular tutorials on academic writing and integrity.
2. Implement and practice advanced plagiarism detection software.
3. Make students aware of the dangers and consequences of contract cheating.

Review

This policy will be reviewed every two years or as required to ensure it focus on the evolving nature of contract cheating and remains active.

Contact

For further details on this policy or to report suspected contract cheating, contact:

Academic Misconduct Committee

Maldives Business School

2nd Floor, Ma. Ranmuiyge, Sayyid Kilegefaanu Magu. 20175

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 3003792