Teaching plan for the course unit

(Short version)

Referring to knowledge

Assessment will be conducted in accordance with UB Regulations for the assessment and grading of learning outcomes, approved by the Governing Council on 27 February 2020, and the Supplementary Criteria and Guidelines established by the Faculty of Economics and Business, approved by its Academic Committee on 10 May 2021.

At the beginning of the academic year, the Academic Board publishes the dates and times for the examinations to be sat under the single and repeat modes of assessment, and for the finalisation of the continuous mode of assessment.

Assessment methods are adapted, where necessary, for students with special educational needs, based on reports prepared by the UB’s Student Support Service (SAE), and aimed at guaranteeing equality of opportunity.

Course tutors may request proof of a student’s identification at any time during an assessment activity.

Once a course has been graded, repeat assessment is not possible unless the student waives the initial grade obtained, provided that grade is a ’pass’ or higher. This waiver must be made by email to the corresponding tutor during the grade review period, with a copy to the course coordinator, and means the student appears as a ’no show’ (no presentat) on the official grade record.

The UB employs plagiarism-detection tools on all student coursework. Any instance of plagiarism in assessed work will result in the award of a mark of zero for the course, following due process and an interview with the student concerned.

During the assessment activities, students may not have access to any electronic device capable of storing or receiving data (including, mobile phone, smartwatch, or calculator with storage capacity), unless expressly and exceptionally permitted by a faculty member.

Students are strictly prohibited from copying, recording, or registering any assessment activity, as well as from reproducing or disseminating such material, in whole or in part, by any means or device. Any such misconduct constitutes a breach of the applicable regulations and may give rise to legal liability.

Continuous assessment

Students enrolled on this course are assessed on a continuous basis.

Continuous assessment (CA) comprises a series of exams and tests set during the semester plus a final exam. It also takes into consideration attendance and the student’s general attitude both in class and during the assessment tasks.

For each of the teaching blocks, CA is based on the following:

• Type 1 activities. Participation in and evaluation (in accordance with assessment criteria) of a series of tasks, including tests, short-answer questions, open questions, submission of assignments, etc.). 10% of the final grade. Activities to be undertaken on campus or virtually, either within or outside scheduled teaching hours. Each activity has a different weighting in the overall assessment.
• Type 2 activities. Knowledge and aptitude. Theoretical and practical tasks. 50% of the final grade. Compulsory activities to be undertaken on campus.
• Type 3 activities. Knowledge and aptitude. Practical tasks. 40% of the final grade. Compulsory activities to be undertaken on campus on the day assigned to the exam for students opting for the single mode of assessment.

Examination-based assessment

Students unable to commit to the requirements of CA may opt for the single mode of assessment. It comprises a series of activities that serve to accredit and guarantee the achievement of the learning objectives and the acquisition of the competencies as established in this course plan.

Single assessment is recognised as a student right. By opting for it, a student formally renounces the continuous mode of assessment; however, this does not infringe on their right to attend class or participate in any of the course activities.

Single assessment consists of three parts corresponding to each teaching block. All parts are compulsory and undertaken on campus:

Part A: multiple-choice theoretical/practical exam, worth 10% of the final grade.

Part B: open-answer questions or a practical exercise, worth 40% of the final grade.

Part C: practical exercise, worth 50% of the final grade.

A minimum mark of 5 out of 10 on each part within each teaching block is required to pass the subject. Students who do not meet these requirements can only be awarded a maximum mark of 3.9 for the course.

Each teaching block is worth 50% of the final grade. A minimum mark of 5 out of 10 on each teaching block is required to pass the course.

Repeat assessment

The repeat assessment procedure is the same as that for the single mode of assessment.