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Academic IntegrityAUM Honor CodeStudents are responsible for understanding the Code’s provisions. Cheating and attemptedcheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing of academic work and related materials constituteHonor Code violations. To promote a stronger sense of mutual responsibility, respect, trust,and fairness among all members of AUM community and with the desire for greater academicand personal achievement, we, the student members of the university community, have setforth this honor code:Student members of the American University of Malta community pledge not to cheat,plagiarize, steal, or lie in matters related to academic work.In the spirit of the Code, a student’s word is a declaration of good faith and acceptable astruth in all academic matters until proven otherwise. To maintain an academic communityaccording to these standards, students and faculty must report all alleged violations to theOffice of the Provost.At the beginning of each semester, faculty members have the responsibility of explaining totheir students the policy regarding the Honor Code, and what is considered an integrityviolation in their courses with special attention to plagiarism. They must explain the extent towhich aid, if any, is permitted on academic work. It is the sole responsibility of the studentsto request an explanation of any aspect of a faculty member’s policies regarding the HonorCode that they do not fully understand. They have an obligation not only to follow the Codeand AUM policies themselves, but also to encourage respect among their fellow students forthe provisions of the Code and AUM rules and regulations. This includes an obligation toreport violations by other students to the Provost Office.Faculty members are also responsible for maintaining the integrity of the learning andevaluation process. Faculty members may actively proctor exams, prohibit the use of mobilephones in class, or take any other actions they believe are warranted.For all academic assignments, project work, and presentations, students need to ensure thatdue acknowledgement is given to the source of any information that they incorporate in theirwork. Students must ask their professors if they are unsure whether something constitutesacademic misconduct in any form. The following are some examples of academic misconduct: Cheating or using unfair means in examinations as determined by the professor.Using materials such as textbooks, notes, or formula lists during a test without theinstructor's permission.Collaborating on an in-class or take-home test without the instructor's permission.Asking for, accepting, or providing outside help on online assignments or tests.Disrespecting an instructor or another student, in class or online.Talking, texting, or viewing material unrelated to the course during a lecture.Failing to silence one’s cell phone during class.

Posting inappropriate material, or material unrelated to the course, on discussionboardsCheating is defined as any actual or attempted act that is undertaken with the intention togain unfair advantage on coursework, assessments, or examinations that includes, but is notlimited to: Unacknowledged use of information or ideas unless such ideas are commonplace.Breaching the word limit of assignments and/or intentionally mentioning the wrongword count.Obtaining / accepting /encouraging others to obtain unauthorized access to a copy ofa test/exam before the test/exam is administered.Distributing for financial benefits or for free, a test before it is administered.Changing grades in a gradebook, on a computer, or on an assignment.Continuing to work on a test beyond the set time limit, unless authorized by theinstructor/exam supervisor.Sharing, soliciting information verbally, copying the work of another student, orintentionally allowing another student to copy from one’s own coursework,assessment, or examination paper.Submitting coursework for credit in more than one course without obtaining the priorwritten approval of the instructors.Submitting coursework that was previously submitted for another course even ininstances in which the student is repeating the course without obtaining the priorwritten approval of the instructors.Falsifying the results/findings of research.Falsifying citations and references.Violations of Academic Integrity: PlagiarismThis is a serious academic offense that constitutes the use of someone else’s ideas, words,projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure, or other work without properlyacknowledging its source. Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work ofsomeone else as one’s own. It is intellectual theft as it robs others of credit for their work. Fora student found plagiarizing, the punishment can range from receiving a failing grade on thatassignment without the right to redo the assignment up to dismissal from the university.Plagiarism is defined as misrepresenting someone else’s ideas or work as one’s own by notacknowledging the original ownership and source.Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:1. Using parts or all of an idea, word, sentence, diagram, artwork without proper citationeven if minor or major changes have been applied to the original (includingparaphrasing).2. Copying from another student's test or coursework.3. Allowing another student to copy from your test or coursework.

4. Significant paraphrasing in written academic work.5. Citing sources which the student has not read or referred to.6. Copying from another student’s paper during an exam or allowing or encouraginganother student to copy from your paper during an exam.7. Having someone else take your exam in your place or taking an exam for someoneelse.Coursework/ assignments/ case studies/ essays / research projects/ exams or other similarassessment materials are liable to submission through an online plagiarism detectionprogram (Turnitin).Grade/marks/score penalty if the plagiarism percentage exceeds 0%, but records no morethan 20% (after excluding: references/bibliography, quotes, small matches and names): 1 –5 %2 marks deducted5 – 10% 4 marks deducted11 – 15% 6 marks deducted16 – 20% 8 marks deductedIn case of more than 20%, the coursework/ assignment/ case study/ essay/ research project/exam in question will record a zero grade.In cases of suspected cheating during an assessment or examination:1) Students suspecting cheating, even by peers or proctors, should report their suspicionto the Student Affairs Department. Members of the Student Affairs Department andStudent Academic Conduct Committee are authorized to remove the student from theexam hall and investigate for any suspected evidence of cheating.2) The proctor and/or member of the Student Affairs Department who would haveinvestigated the student is required to submit the Exam Cheating Form, supportedwith the appropriate evidence, to the Student Academic Conduct Committee.3) The Student Academic Conduct Committee is responsible to investigate the evidencepresented, to make a decision on the validity of the cheating suspicion, andsubsequently to communicate this decision to the Provost Office and the StudentAffairs Department.4) The decision of the Committee is to be communicated by the Provost Office andStudent Affairs Department in writing via the University official email within 48 hourslater.Reporting Violations of Academic Integrity/MisconductIn cases of suspected plagiarism:

1) The faculty member can investigate, together with the student, any suspicion ofplagiarism in the absence of the results of plagiarism detecting software or if the saidresults confirm the occurrence of plagiarism. The faculty member can then proceed toimmediately apply the grade penalty as outlined in the policy.2) The faculty member is to notify the Student Academic Conduct Committee about theplagiarism case along with the appropriate evidence.3) The Student Academic Conduct Committee is to apply the appropriate disciplinarymeasure as outlined below and notifies the student within 48 hours in writing via theUniversity official email.The Academic Disciplinary ProcessThe Provost will make the student under investigation, and all committee members, fullyaware of the charges. During the hearing, both the student and the faculty member bringingthe charges will be allowed to state their case before the three-member committee. Ifrequested, the parties involved will be allowed an advisor during the proceedings from insidethe university community or from the student’s immediate family.Once the committee has heard the evidence, it will come to a judgment and determinesanctions, if warranted, within two working days of the hearing. The judgment and sanctionswill be formally submitted in writing to the Provost who will then inform the studentimmediately and administer the sanctions.The student can lodge a formal, written appeal with the Provost within seven working days ofthe committee’s findings. Appeals can be granted only based on new evidence, proceduralirregularity, or other grounds of a serious nature. The Provost shall review the case anddetermine the final disposition on the case.Structure of Sanctions and Penalties for Student Behavioral Misconduct and AcademicIntegrity ViolationsAll cases of academic misconduct and violations of the student behavior and academicintegrity shall be dealt with fairly and judiciously.Academic Integrity ViolationsThe penalty for violations of the present policy are as follows:1) In case of a First Violation: If a student cheats or plagiarizes for the first time, thestudent receives a warning letter that is entered into his/her record and an F in thecoursework, assessment, or examination in which the violation has taken place. Thestudent loses any kind of financial support granted by the University includingscholarships, grants, or financial aid. The student can retake the course the followingsemester, but he/she will not benefit from any financial support/aid.

2) In case of a Second Violation: If a student cheats or plagiarizes for the second time,the student is placed on disciplinary probation and receives an XF in the course inwhich the violation took place. This becomes part of his/her record.3) In case of a Third Violation: If a student cheats or plagiarizes for the third time, thestudent receives an XF in all courses he/she is enrolled in during the semester in whichthe violation occurs and is immediately dismissed from the University.Copyright RegulationsMaltese and international copyright laws govern the making of photocopies or otherreproduction of copyrighted material. All students are expected to familiarize themselveswith the policies on “fair use.” The photocopy or reproduction is not to be used by studentsfor any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research. If copying or reproductionof copyrighted materials is in excess of what constitutes “fair use”, students may be liable forcopyright infringement and risk losing their library privileges and/or be subject to legal action.Non-Academic MisconductRefer to the American University of Malta Student Handbook.

UNDERGRADUATE

Undergraduate Admission PolicyUndergraduate Admissions:Applicants for the AUM undergraduate programs need to submit the following: Official AUM application: to be submitted online. Scanned copies of Secondary School qualifications certificates and transcripts in theoriginal language, as well as certified English translations, if necessary. If admitted toAUM, all original documents must be presented to the Admissions Office in order tobe permitted to officially enroll. Details of acceptable Secondary School qualificationsare provided below. Proof of English Proficiencyo The English language proficiency requirement may be waived if you are anative speaker of English and you have completed your secondary educationin a country where English is the official language and English was the languageof instruction where you graduated.o AUM reserves the right to request English test results from any applicant.Examining Boards recognized by AUM and minimum scores required:UndergraduateIELTSTOEFLPTE6.06548iTEP AcademicPlus3.7iTEP – EAPInstitutional4.5*Note that all score reports will only be valid if issued within 2 years from the date ofmatriculation at AUM.All applicants to any undergraduate program of study (MQF 6) at the American University ofMalta must satisfy one of the following entry requirements:i.1. For candidates following the Maltese education system:A Matriculation (MATSEC) certificate, with two subjects at an Advanced level, threeother subjects at Intermediate level and Systems of Knowledge, and a pass at Grade 5or better in the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) examinations in EnglishLanguage. If you are not in possession of a SEC certificate in English, you might beasked to carry out an Institutional iTEP test.ORii.Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4), and a pass at Grade 5 or better in theSecondary Education Certificate (SEC) examinations in the English Language. If you arenot in possession of a SEC certificate in English, you might be asked to carry out anInstitutional iTEP test.Conditional admission is offered to all applicants who are still waiting for their MATSECresults. These results must be submitted by the student to the Admissions Office within 1week of receipt.

2. Candidates following the US system must submit scanned copies of the transcripts for thelast two years of High School. Students must be in possession of an average GPA of 2.0 foradmission.3. Candidates following the British system (GCSE/IGCSE - General Certificate of SecondaryEducation/ International GCSE) must be in possession of one of the following:i.Levels - Five subject exams with grades of D or above on each, orii.A/S or A Levels – Three subject exams with a minimum of grade D on each.4. An International Baccalaureate Diploma obtained at 24 points or higher.5. Any other qualifications that in your home country give you access to a college/universityeducation will be assessed independently by AUM for comparability, e.g., EuropeanBaccalaureate, Advanced Placement, etc.To be eligible to apply for any of AUM’s undergraduate programs, you need to havecompleted your secondary school education within 5 years from the start of the semester forwhich you are applying at AUM.Additional Requirements: Please note that specific degree programs may have additionalrequirements to those indicated above.Conditional admission is offered to all applicants who meet all requirements except Englishproficiency. Conditional admits must enroll as full-time students in the AUM English forAcademic Purposes program.Transfer CreditUndergraduate students applying for transfer to AUM must have a minimum average GPA of2.0.Only courses with a “C” or better will be considered for transfer into AUM. Such credits shouldhave been earned not more than five years prior to the transfer. Transfer credits will be notedon the transcript with a grade of “TR.”Undergraduate transfer credit may be awarded up to limits established in the AUM catalogue.Furthermore, students must meet the general education, major and upper-level courserequirements in order to graduate.Grades earned in transferred courses do not count in the student’s cumulative GPA (CGPA),though transferred credits count toward the cumulative earned hours and may apply towardsmeeting graduation requirements.

Tuition and Fees for Undergraduate Students2020-2021SemesterFall SemesterSpring SemesterTuition and Fee Payment DeadlinesDeadline Payment Information24 Aug2020Tuition and fees can be paid by wire transfer.18 JanOther forms of payment may be accepted on a2021case-by-case basis.TuitionProgramsEAP – all levelsUndergraduate programsAfter scholarships are appliedNon-EU (International students)EU StudentsMaltese Nationals andResidentsAmount(EUR)7509750250015001000Per 8-week programPer semesterPer semesterPer semesterPer semesterFeesFee TypeActivity FeeTranscript FeeWithdraw ByAmount(EUR)10010Per semester, non-refundablePer Official TranscriptTuition Refund Policy% RefundEnd of First (1st) Week of SemesterEnd of Second (2nd) Week of SemesterEnd of Third (3rd) Week of SemesterEnd of Fourth (4th) Week of SemesterBeyond the end of the 4th SemesterWeek100%75%50%25%No Refund

Undergraduate Academic PoliciesEvery AUM student is responsible for knowing the university’s rules, regulations,requirements, and academic policies. The Student Handbook, the University Catalog, and theinstitutional website are repositories of policy statements. Corrections, changes, orinterpretations may be communicated by other means, including electronically. Any studentin doubt about an academic matter should consult the Registrar’s Office or his or her assignedfaculty advisor. Students are subject to the university’s stated policies regarding patents andcopyrights.Academic AdvisingEach full-time faculty at AUM is assigned a group of students as advisees. These assignments,and any subsequent changes, are made by the Provost. Undergraduate students beyond theirfirst year of study are normally advised by a faculty member in their disciplines.Undergraduate student advisees may be reassigned once they have declared a major or ifthey elect to change their major. First year students and students who have yet to declare amajor may be assigned to a faculty member teaching in the general education program.During student orientation, all students will meet with their academic advisor to discuss theirprogram study and to map out a tentative program of study. Thereafter students should meetwith their advisor prior to course selection for the next semester. In this meeting, facultyshould discuss academic progress with their advisee and make any necessary changes to thestudy plan.Students who are not in good academic standing are advised of the support services, includingtutoring, that are available to them and the steps they need to take to return to goodstanding.Students on probation are required to meet with their academic advisor on a regular basis toassess their progress and to report their use of AUM’s resources for academic support.Students violating AUM’s attendance policy or, at the discretion of the faculty member aredeemed to be doing poorly at mid-term are also required to meet with their advisors. Ifstudents have concerns, comments, or recommendations about their educationalexperiences at AUM, they should contact the Provost.Assessments in Determining GradesAUM Faculty shall ensure that the academic assessment of undergraduate students is fair,accurate, aligned with learning outcomes and program goals and is commensurate with thelevel of the course. Students shall undergo a minimum of three (3) assessments distributedevenly throughout the semester. Assessment tools could include but are not necessarilylimited to: Examination. Project. Paper. Presentation. Homework assignment.

In class quiz.Case Study/Analysis.In addition to the above-mentioned assessment tools, “in class participation” may be used asan assessment tool. Faculty members must clearly articulate in the course syllabus how acourse grade is to be assessed and what weighting is applied to each of these elements. Thisinformation must remain valid for the duration of the course. No single

The license permits AUM to deliver academic degree programs at Levels 6, 7, and 8 (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate) of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). The NCFHE individually accredits all degree programs atAUM. At the appropriate times AUM will also seek accreditation from