UAS Student Guide

Academic year 2017-2018

Cautionary note

The term « he » should be regarded as neutral and indicates equally a male or female person.

The information in this guide may be modified in the course of the year ; only the version published on the intranet is authoritative.

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Contents

1. VISION OF THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION .............................. 4

2. GENEVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HEG-GENÈVE) .............................. 4

2.1 Missions of HEG-Genève ..................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 UAS degree programs at HEG-Genève .............................................................................................. 5 2.3 Quality management............................................................................................................................. 5

3. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF HEG – GENÈVE .......................................................... 7

4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART………………………………………………………………….………9

5. CALENDAR ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18………………..………………………………………...10

6. PRACTICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 11

6.1 Student office ...................................................................................................................................... 11 6.2 Department offices .............................................................................................................................. 11 6.3 Lessons schedule ............................................................................................................................... 11 6.4 Classrooms ......................................................................................................................................... 11 6.5 IT workshops ...................................................................................................................................... 11 6.6 Infothèque (Library) ........................................................................................................................... 12 6.7 Study rooms ........................................................................................................................................ 12 6.8 IT department ..................................................................................................................................... 13 6.9 Cafeteria ............................................................................................................................................. 13 6.10 Picnic area .......................................................................................................................................... 13 6.11 Access to buildings ............................................................................................................................. 13 6.12 Lockers ............................................................................................................................................... 13 6.13 Photocopiers and printers ................................................................................................................... 13

7. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 15

7.1 Military service .................................................................................................................................... 15 7.2 Health and accident insurance ........................................................................................................... 15 7.3 AVS ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 7.4 Grants and student loans ................................................................................................................... 15 7.5 Equal opportunity ................................................................................................................................ 16 7.6 Certificate of registration – UAS Student card .................................................................................... 16 7.7 End / interruption of studies ................................................................................................................ 16 7.8 Change of name or address ............................................................................................................... 16 7.9 Tuition fees ......................................................................................................................................... 16 7.10 Cost of study material ......................................................................................................................... 17 7.11 Services available to students ........................................................................................................... 17 7.12 Discontinuation of IT resources ......................................................................................................... 17

8. DAILY LIFE AT HEG ............................................................................................................. 18

8.1 Rules of conduct and regulations ....................................................................................................... 18 8.2 Email and access to IT resources ..................................................................................................... 19 8.3 Internet and intranet............................................................................................................................ 19 8.4 Student associations........................................................................................................................... 20 8.5 Class attendance ................................................................................................................................ 21 8.6 Absences and medical certificates ..................................................................................................... 21 8.7 Absence of a professor ....................................................................................................................... 21

9. PEDAGOGICAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 22

9.1 Equivalencies course unit / module .................................................................................................... 22 9.2 Exemption from course / module ........................................................................................................ 22 9.3 Teaching evaluation............................................................................................................................ 22 9.4 Department meetings ......................................................................................................................... 22 9.5 Tutors for students .............................................................................................................................. 23 9.6 Evaluation of student knowledge and understanding ......................................................................... 23 9.7 Bachelor theses .................................................................................................................................. 23 9.8 Exchange opportunities ...................................................................................................................... 24 9.9 Internships .......................................................................................................................................... 24 9.10 Company visits ................................................................................................................................... 24

10. THE HEG JOINT COMMITTEE ............................................................................................. 25

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1. Vision of the Geneva School of Business Administration

The Geneva School of Business Administration trains graduates to develop into the key people that companies and organizations need by adapting the method of teaching to meet the current and future needs of the job market.

In accordance with international standards, the Geneva School of Business Administration priorities practical research that is strongly influenced by the region’s economic, social and political forces.

With an interdisciplinary approach and respect for its partners, HEG strives for the highest standard in both the services provided and the quality of the teaching for its students.

2. Geneva School of Business Administration (HEG-Genève)

2.1 Missions of HEG-Genève

HEG-Genève aims to train women and men in four professional sectors : Business Administration (full-time students or in work study), Business Information Systems (full-time or part-time), Information Studies (in French or bilingual in French and English for full-time, or in French for part-time students) and International Business Management (in English for both full-time and part-time students). HEG-Genève maintains strong links with our partner organizations, companies, administrative departments and other professional environments. To match their needs, the school provides quality education by implementing a pedagogy strongly centred on practical-orientated courses, work ethics and the acquisition of relevant skills, as well as a regular evaluation of the study plan and the teaching. In the core programs, the HEG-Genève’s principal goal is to equip generalists with human, scientific and technical skills at a high level, guaranteeing a solid foundation in a variety of fields ; this allows the students to adapt quickly and appropriately to job trends and to develop their methodology throughout their working life.

In collaboration with other establishments in higher education, HEG-Genève offers professional development courses (continuing education) adapted to job trends allowing candidates to further their knowledge in a particular field. HEG-Genève is involved in numerous projects in applied research and development, and, on request, offers a broad range of services with a strong added value to companies, communities and professional associations for the region and country.

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2.2 UAS degree programs of HEG-Genève

Business Administration UAS degree program (Economie d’entreprise)

Information Studies UAS degree program (Information documentaire)

Business Information Systems UAS degree program (Informatique de gestion)

International Business Management UAS degree program

Four complementary sectors are integrated into one school : management, information, computer science and international business. This allows us, within the framework of laboratories for pluralistic skills, to develop projects intended to meet the expectations of our partners in economic and professional communities

Examples of projects : business diagnostics, market analyses, etc.

2.3 Quality management

In order to fulfill its mission, Geneva School of Business Administration has adopted a quality policy whose principles are :

Appropriate core programs in line with current and future needs of the community, companies and partners.

Appropriateness of continuing education (postgraduate courses and studies) for current and future market needs.

Appropriate activities in the field of applied research and development to meet the requirements for the development of education, while ensuring the co-operation and reputation of the institution with scientific, professional and economic communities.

Appropriate services and assignations for the needs of professional and economic communities.

Incentive for collaborations with other training and research institutions in Switzerland or abroad.

Efficient use of available resources.

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Appropriateness of the collaborators’ competences to successfully conduct missions.

Incentive for the professional development of collaborators.

The quality manual of the program can be found on the intranet for students.

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3. Administrative structure of HEG – Genève

Director’s office

Claire BARIBAUD Director Sylvie BRANTSCHEN JELMINI Director’s assistant Elena DE LA ROSA

Communication

Deputy director

Sonia FIGUEIREDO FERREIRA MAMIE

Communications Officer

Coordination of the education and of international relations and System of education quality management

Xavier BURDET Head Admissions office Christianne ANDERSON

Secretary

Geneviève BERNARD Catherine GEMMET CITTOLIN Mehdi MAKHOUKHY Mohamed HANNAOUI

Secretary Secretary Apprentice/Intern Apprentice/Intern

International Relations

Silvia REBECCA Collaborator, International Relations Luce SCHNEIDER VARIN Jennifer GEITLINGER

Collaborator, International Relations Collaborator, International Relations

Business Administration department (EE)

François DUC Head of department Administration Martine WITTIG Head of administration Jessica AVALLET Secretary Student Office Chloé EMCH Secretary department « in employment » Céline GENTIT Jonathan MARQUES Inès SALIH

Secretary department « full-time » Apprentice/Intern Apprentice/Intern

Information Studies department (ID)

Patrick RUCH Head of department Mireille JOTTERAND José CARNEIRO

Department secretary Secretary

Business Information Systems department (IG)

Jean-Philippe TRABICHET Head of department Tuba UYGUN

Department secretary

International Business Management department (IBM)

Alexandre CABOUSSAT Head of department Olga BUSONI Anne-Gaël MARTY

Department secretary Department secretary

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Schedule office

David SCHINDL Eveline LORIA

Head Secretary

Proximity support

Rémy DURAFOUR Johny NEVES Infothèque

System and proximity support administrator System and proximity support administrator

Gwenola DOS SANTOS Head Melissa PAEZ Librarian, documentalist, archivist Katia RICHARD Librarian, documentalist, archivist Alessandra ROTA Virginie GUILBERT

Librarian, documentalist, archivist Librarian, documentalist, archivist

Sandrine VINCONNEAU Goomaral TSERENDARIJAV

Librarian, documentalist, archivist Apprentice/Intern

Center for applied research in management (CRAG) Philippe DUGERDIL Priscille HALDEMAN

Head Administrative assistant

Administration, HR and finances

Ghislaine JACQUEMIN HR

Deputy director

Floriane MAURER Human Resources assistant Michèle NICOLLE Raquel PILLCO VILCHEZ Jonathan MARQUES Ulrich GEROUDET Accounting

Human Resources assistant Secretary Apprentice/Intern Apprentice/Intern

Valérie CELLERIER Accountant / invoicing Manuela NICLASSE Patricia ROCHA FARDILHA Mélanie GUELAT

Supply storage

Bookkeeper Bookkeeper Apprentice/Intern

Nicolas VANOOSTEN Philippe RAIMBAULT Guy WIDER Reception David CAPOVILLA Sylvie PIERRE

Supply officer, huissier Supply officer, huissier Building maintenance Receptionist Internship

Continuing education

Andrea BARANZINI Camille BIELER-DELLAMULA Claudia CARDETAS

Head Executive assistant Administrative assistant

Fabienne GARCELON Marie DEBOMBOURG Elif Anna DEMIR

Administrative assistant Secretary Apprentice/Intern

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6. Practical information

6.1 Student Office

Reception and general information :

The School Reception, 1st floor building B, open from Monday to Friday 8.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00 :

- Information for students and collaborators - Lost property, pharmacy, lockers, cards for photocopiers, classroom reservations Candidate Admissions to Bachelor programs : - Information, AHES form, matriculation International Relations office - Information and registration to international exchange programs

6.2 Department offices

- Student management (course registration, issue of report cards)

- Schedule of exams and resits / remediation

- Information on the structure of the study program

6.3 Course schedule

Daily class hours take place according to the following schedule :

Morning Afternoon Evening

01 08.15 09.00 06 13.15 14.00 11 18.15 19.00

02 09.15 10.00 07 14.15 15.00 12 19.00 19.45

03 10.15 11.00 08 15.15 16.00 13 20.00 20.45

04 11.15 12.00 09 16.15 17.00 14 20.45 21.30

05 12.15 13.00 10 17.15 18.00

In the period of evaluations and/or exams these schedules may be changed.

6.4 Classrooms

During the semester, classrooms are open from 7.45 to 21.30 and are available for student use. Rooms in which lessons have been completed should be vacated.

6.5 IT workshops

6.5.1 During a semester of studies

The computer rooms are available from 7.45 to 21.30 provided no class is taking place.

You may also use the PCs located at the back of the library and the study booths (see conditions of reservation at the library).

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6.5.2 During holiday periods

Certain IT workshops are held during open days, from 8.30 to 16.30. The number of available rooms will vary according to needs / requests.

6.6 Infothèque (Library)

Located on the 4th floor of the F building, the Infothèque puts at the disposal of students and teaching staff a large number of paper-based and electronic resources in the areas of economics, international management, computer sciences and information sciences : books, journals, documentary databases, newspapers, bachelor theses, DVDs, reference material, etc.

You will find :

100 seated work stations ;

3 booths for group work ;

reading rooms with areas equipped with computers ;

work stations reserved for the consultation of online catalogues and other databases ;

a scanner ;

a printer/photocopier ;

binding facilities ;

a rest area equipped with a dispenser of hot drinks and a micro-wave.

The library allows 20 documents to be borrowed at the same time without charge. It also offers a large range of consultation services :

assistance and training in information retrieval (e-learning, workshops, tutorials…) ;

assistance to write standardised bibliographic references ;

inter-library loan services ;

enhancement and archiving of publications by researchers from the HEG and the HES-SO Business, management and services field ;

occasional sessions of courses and/or information sessions on various topics (references, research, using databases…)

course documents made available ;

theme-based exhibitions ;

etc.

For more information, follow this link : http://mailing.hesge.ch/mailing/horizon/2016-Infotheque.htm

The Infothèque is open Monday to Wednesday from 8.00 to 18.00, Thursday from 8.00 to 20.00, Friday from 8.00 to 17.00 and Saturday from 9.00 to 13.00 (except during academic holidays).

Infothèque : http://www.hesge.ch/heg/infotheque/ Infothèque : infotheque@hesge.ch or directly at the loan desk during open hours.

6.7 Study rooms

Study rooms are available on the ground floor of building F (Salève side). These rooms are not equipped with computers.

Workspaces equipped with PCs are at the students’ disposal in the Infothèque (building F, 4th floor)

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6.8 IT services

For all requests and problems, students must contact the Call Center on 022/546 23 23 or at the following address : https://support.hesge.ch/ (access through AAI login)

The Call Center open hours are 8.00 to 17.30

In addition, you can find answers on the use of computer resources at the following address :

https://support.hesge.ch/ under the heading : base de connaissances

6.9 Cafeteria

The Battelle cafeteria, situated on campus in building B, is managed by the company Eldora. The open hours are Monday to Friday, from 7.30 to 16.30.

6.10 Picnic area

In building B next to the cafeteria, there is an area with a microwave and drinks and food dispensers. On the ground floor of building F, drinks and food dispensers and microwaves are at students’ disposal. Dispensers are also available in building C on each floor. These spaces are the only areas where it is permitted to eat and drink. Please leave these spaces in a clean and welcoming state.

6.11 Access to buildings

Geneva School of Business Administration is open from 7.30 to 21.30 from Monday to Friday. The building must be vacated by 21.30 with lights and computers switched off and windows closed. A security guard will patrol and check the building. Anyone remaining will be requested to verify their identity by displaying a valid HES-SO card and a piece of identification.

A magnetic card grants access to the work rooms. It is a mandatory purchase against a CHF 25 deposit available during the welcome session or at the beginning of the academic year at the latest. Upon completion of studies, the access card must be returned ; it is automatically deactivated and the CHF 25 deposit will be returned to the student if the card is not damaged.

In the event of loss or theft of the card, students are required to inform the Geneva School of Business Administration IT services as soon as possible to deactivate it.

The responsibility for card misuse, even following its loss or theft, remains with the card holder until it has been deactivated.

6.12 Lockers

Lockers are available in the basement of building B ; inquire at the reception to obtain one. The school is not responsible for any potential thefts on the site.

6.13 Photocopiers / printers

A prepayment system for photocopies and the printing function is integrated onto the access card.

A recharge is available at the reception at a minimum of CHF 5 for photocopies or printing and it is not refundable.

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A basic credit is added each year :

CHF 100 for full-time student programs

CHF 75 for work-study programs

Several multifunction printers are intended for student use, there are :

in building B, 1st floor, room B1.13

in building F, opposite room FR27

in building F on the 4th floor (near room F419)

in the Infothèque in building F (4th floor)

On the devices you can :

Print or photocopy in black and white at a rate of 8 cts per A4 page

Print or photocopy in colour at a rate of 16 cts per A4 page

Scan documents which will be transferred to your personal directory Scan. A shortcut « My

scans » is available on your desktop.

Note : At any time you may consult your remaining credit by scanning your card on a multifunction

printer. The figure indicated between brackets indicates your credit in centimes. Example : 100

credits = CHF 1.

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7. Administrative information

7.1 Military service

Students are requested to make arrangements so that performing their military service has the least possible disruption to their studies. An absence of several months due to military service corresponds to an interruption of studies.

A student who wishes to delay a revision class must without fail follow the correct procedure and complete the form available on the Intranet.

Procedure :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/references/k873procedure_demande_conge_armee.pdf

Form :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/references/k873formulaire_demande_conge_armee.pdf

In the event of a lapse in memory or a late approach, the commanding officer has the authority to release the student on the date of his entry in service.

Requests must be made as soon as the dates of the service are known, even if the order has not been received yet.

7.2 Health and accident insurance

Full-time students are required to have health and accident insurance with their health insurance provider.

Students in work-study are covered against professional and non-professional accidents by their employers provided they work more than eight hours per week. Medical expenses are covered by their health insurance.

7.3 AVS

From 20 years of age, full-time students who have no gainful employment over the year must pay AVS contributions. They are requested to address themselves to the Federal Social Insurance Office (Office cantonal des assurances sociales) : 12, rue des Gares – Case postale 2696 – 1211 Genève 2 – tel. 022 327 20 40 - UUhttp://www.ocas.ch/ UU

7.4 Grants and student loans

An information brochure on grants and loans is handed out to all students at the beginning of the year. Interested students should download the request form and send it directly to the Grants and Student Loans Service (Service des bourses et prêts d’études (SBPE)) – Rue Prévost-Martin,6 – Case postale 192 – 1211 Genève 4.

Under certain conditions, student grants can be requested from the SBPE https://www.ge.ch/bourses. Information brochures as well as forms can be downloaded on the Internet http://citedesmetiers.ch/geneve.

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7.5 Equal opportunity

Disabled students and students with special needs can approach Geneva School of Business Administration responsible for equal opportunity :

- Mr Eric Maeder

You can also consult the following website :

https://www.hesge.ch/geneve/publics/etudiant-e-s/etudiant-e-s-besoins-speciaux

7.6 Certificate of registration – UAS Student Card

Each student receives – upon his matriculation – a certificate of registration which can be loaded from his own “portail AGE Is-Academia”. This certificate is available as of the student office deliver it following the end of administration procedure by October 15 at the latest.

A UAS student card entitles him to the services offered by the UAS Convention Geneva (HES Convention Genève) and the University, as well as preferential rates in certain establishments, shows, libraries or sports rooms.

It may be verified during security checks, in particular at closing times.

The student card is renewed per academic semester at the reception, provided conditions are met.

7.7.1 End of studies

Student who abandon his studies must obligatorily inform the direction of the school by registered mail at the earliest opportunity. Without this appropriate notification, he is still considered as a student at Geneva School of Business Administration and he is subject to school fees. On termination of studies, the student card must also be returned.

7.7.2 Interruption of studies

Referring to the article of low number 19 of the “réglement sur la formation de base HES-SO” the student who wish to interrupt his studies and to later return to them must imperatively inform the head of department by registered mail. The direction of the school will then take the decision for his return.

7.8 Change of name or address

Any change of name, private or professional address, telephone number, nationality, or civil status must be signaled as soon as possible by written correspondence to the department office, by means of the form “notice of transfer” (“avis de mutation”), available at the reception or on the Intranet : https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/k213_avis_de_mutation.pdf UU

No change of name, civil status or nationality can be made without presentation of an official form of identification.

7.9 Tuition fees

Concerning tuition fees : every student following a program in one of the six HES-SO schools must pay school fees of CHF 1'000 per year. This measure affects all students, newly admitted or already in studies.

The invoice and payment slip are sent by the Geneva School of Business Administration accounting services in the month of October for the Autumn semester and February for the Spring semester. Students must pay within a 30 day period.

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7.10 Cost of study material

At the beginning of each academic year, a predetermined fee is requested from the students of each year as their contribution to the material handed out in the course of the year (handouts, photocopies for courses and exams, textbook loans, etc.)

The invoice and payment slip are sent by the HEG accounting services in the month of October. The set fee is due from the 1st day of school and must be paid within 30 days. The amount of the set fee will vary according to the year and sector.

The list of fees determined by Geneva School of Business Administration can be found on the Intranet :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/emoluments-schedule-fees-2017-2018.pdf

7.11 Services available to students

Within the framework of an agreement between the UAS Geneva and the University of Geneva, students from our school benefit – in the same way as university students – from the following services and activities :

Cultural activities

Health Centre

Employment office

Social Information Office

Psychological Counselling Centre

University sports

For any information, please consult the HEG website :

http://www.hesge.ch/heg/etudier-heg/voir-aussi/vie-campus

Brochures detailing these activities can be found at the reception and on the display racks on the ground floor of building B (until depletion of stock) for new students from the end of the month of October.

The HEG Director strongly encourages you to make use of these services.

7.12 Discontinuation of IT resources

Access to computers is automatically deactivated after 2 months following to his exmatriculation.

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8. Daily life at HEG

8.1 A few rules of conduct

So that everyday life at HEG proceeds in the best possible way and with due respect for all, here are some rules to be observed.

8.1.1 Notice boards

In the entrance to building B two « free space » notice boards are reserved for students.

There are also notice boards for students on the ground floor of building F and on the 1st and 2nd floor of building C. They are automatically updated by the administration every month. As a result, every notice must be dated to assess its validity.

8.1.2 Energy saving and respect for the environment

Users of IT rooms and mixed usage rooms are requested to power off the computers and screens when they have finished using them at the end of the day. Please also switch off the lights and projectors in classrooms and workshops when they are no longer in use.

Users will also take care to reduce heating rather than opening windows.

8.1.3 State of classrooms

Classrooms must be left in the same state as they were found. In particular, if the order of the rooms and chairs has been changed, they must be put back into place at the end of class. In addition, windows must be closed at the end of class.

Classroom users will take care to put their waste in the dustbins and unused paper in the recycling bin provided for that purpose and available in every classroom.

Writing on or defacing tables is equally forbidden.

8.1.4 Smoking

It is strictly forbidden to smoke in all buildings on the Battelle campus.

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/heg_sans_fumee.html

8.1.5 Security / evacuation

The evacuation procedure is available on the intranet

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Please read these instructions carefully.

8.1.6 Food

It is strictly forbidden to eat or drink in classrooms, IT workshops and in the library.

8.1.7 Lost and Found

Property found is to be handed over and reported as lost to the reception of the HEG. After a period of three months, they are either donated to charity or destroyed.

8.1.8 Correspondence for professors

Correspondence for professors may be deposited in the mailboxes located in the transverse corridor on the 1st floor in building F (by name or via the department secretariat mailboxes) or in building B.

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8.2 E-mail and access to IT resources

At the beginning of his studies, each student gets an e-mail address and a login password. The e-mail is a work tool to be used only for HEG related activities (teaching, research, administration, etc.). It is not permitted to use it to send « humanitarian» messages, support a cause or for utilitarian purposes such as « seeking apartment ». Only the school’s management, its communication department or the information systems directorate may authorize, upon written request, the sending of a mass message using the school’s resources.

A large number of pedagogical and administrative information is communicated via this e-mail. It is therefore essential to consult the email account regularly.

An infrastructure of telematics services (e-mail, network, internet, etc.) and an important IT system is made available to students by Geneva School of Business Administration. This implies users’ respect of the rules of conduct which are summarised in a document entitled IT Charter : «on the good practice in IT at the HES-SO» (« du bon usage de l’informatique à la HES-SO Genève »).

This charter is distributed to all students as soon as they start their studies at Geneva School of Business Administration. They commit to respecting the charter by returning it, signed, to the department office during the orientation session or at the latest at the end of the 43rd week. Students who have not submitted it by the specified deadline automatically lose access to the Geneva School of Business Administration network.

8.2.1 Sanctions

A serious or repeated violation of the principles set out above may result in the withdrawal of access to the HES-SO Geneva’s IT resources. In addition, misuse will be reported to the appropriate academic and / or administrative authorities for disciplinary sanctions Students are liable for the reimbursement of all costs resulting from misuse and its identification, as well as any resulting legal proceedings.

8.2.2 Pirating and "hacking"

Pirating software is strictly forbidden as well as installing programs and video games on the Geneva School of Business Administration computers and servers. This also concerns Internet searches and storage on private media.

Unauthorised access, using tools that make it possible to circumvent safety regulations, interconnection equipment that does not comply with safety regulations, using the accounts and/or passwords of a third party (students, professors, internal or external Geneva School of Business Administration staff) are liable to a sanction to immediate and definitive dismissal.

8.3 Internet and intranet

The school website address is http://www.hesge.ch/heg. Students can find a variety of information on core programs, complementary programs (continuing education), activities in applied research and development, assignments accomplished in the school, the list of students’ work, some handouts and information on campus life.

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The intranet address for the school is https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg. Students may find information both administrative (form, etc.) and pedagogical (calendars, etc.). The intranet website requires using the AAI login.

Regularly consulting these two websites is highly recommended to keep informed on the latest school news (internet website home page) and Geneva School of Business Administration’s internal documents made publically available (intranet website).

8.4 Student associations

There are 3 different associations :

The Geneva School of Business Administration student association (“association des étudiants de la HEG”) (AE-HEG), in collaboration with school directors. It works in the best interests of its students and seeks to enhance our programs in professional surroundings.

It offers numerous activities : Welcome Party, All Style events, BBQs, etc. It also implements project assignments notably with Market Magazine and is very involved in the organisation of HEG academic events, such as the Symposium.

Becoming a member of the AE-HEG is to be directly involved in the school life and also to create experiences relevant to the future career path.

For any information : e-mail UUae-hegge@hesge.ch UU - bureau FR34 – https://www.hesge.ch/heg/en/studying-heg/see-also/campus-life

A mailbox is also available on the 1st floor of building F.

Junior entreprise HEG, founded in 2010, is a non-profit association that revolves around 3 fundamental concepts : An economic concept : make the Hautes Ecoles de Gestion students’ competences, dynamism and capacity for innovation available to companies, creators and local communities.

A pedagogical concept : allow students to learn about the professional world by applying their theoretical and practical learnings through different mandates, and therefore acquiring multiple experiences valuable to the job market.

A concept of promoting entrepreneurship : give students a first experience in entrepreneurship before they enter their working life or set up their own business, by allowing them to implement innovative projects. For any additional information : http://www.jeheg.ch/

3rd association founded in 2014 :

HEG Finance club is a student association at the Haute école de Gestion de Genève (Geneva School of Business Administration) founded in April 2014. The main objective is to promote awareness and knowledge of the world of finance and to bring together passionate and motivated students to share ideas, develop analysis skills and to extend their professional network.

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8.5 Class attendance

8.5.1 Principle

Class attendance as well as participation in any other activity scheduled in the study plan is mandatory for all students. Any abuse is liable to sanctions extending to dismissal.

For each academic year, it is acceptable for a student to be absent for 10% of the total hours for a module. In other words, overall attendance for each module must be at 90% minimum.

Absences due to medical appointments or official convocations (military service for example) are accounted for in the tolerated 10%.

8.5.2 Schedule conflict

In cases of module / course unit repetition or timetable conflict, the student who cannot attend a course must inform the department office.

8.5.3 Responsibilities

In the case of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to keep informed of the program progress, information transmitted during his absence (work deadlines, dates set for evaluations, etc.) and, obviously, to catch up.

8.5.4 Control

With every class, professors note the students’ presence and inform the department head of absences that exceed the permitted 10%.

8.6 Absences and medical certificates

Absences and how they are processed (predictable in the event of sickness, accident, death, etc, outside of or during an evaluation) and the rules concerning medical certificates are accessible in a directive on the intranet :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/absences-etudiants-certificats-medicaux-heg-directive.pdf

8.7 Absence of a professor

If a professor is absent, students should consult one of the information screens situated in :

- building B next to the reception ; - building F on the ground floor ; - building C on the 2nd floor.

If there is no information, one student must go to the reception to obtain information and then inform his colleagues.

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9. Pedagogical Information

9.1 Equivalency course unit / module

Following a request to the director’s office, students who provide proof of their knowledge in a taught subject can be released from their obligation to follow the course unit / module and take the corresponding evaluations.

The course / module equivalency is granted only upon admission. It is obtained on the basis of ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System) acquired by following a course whose objectives are similar. In these instances, a mention of « équivalence » (equivalence) is indicated in lieu of a mark in the relevant subject.

The equivalency request form may be found on the intranet :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/equivalence-formulaire-admission.pdf

It must be handed in upon admission.

For the department « International business management » please use :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/equivalency-request.pdf

9.2 Exemption from course unit / module

Students with a notable advance in a subject can in certain circumstances be exempted from the course unit while retaining the obligation to attend the continuous assessments and exams.

The exemption request form can be found on the intranet :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/references/dispense-formulaire.pdf

For the department « International business management » please use :

https://intranet.hesge.ch/heg/etudiants/request-exemption.pdf

9.3 Teaching evaluation

Evaluating the quality of teaching is one of the HEG quality program’s main priorities. On the intranet, you can find the quality guide https://intranet.hesge.ch/dms/

An evaluation of the teaching is carried out by means of a questionnaire that guarantees student anonymity.

This year a computer application is at students’ disposal. This application allows students to formally register problems or proposals in order to find solutions for improvement. Alternatively, a quality form on the intranet can be filled in and handed to the reception.

In addition, in the course of the year, meetings can be organized between the director’s office and students (see point 9.4 below). These interactive sessions improve dialogue between the students and the school.

9.4 Department meetings

Department meetings are held between students of a class, year or department as well as the director and the professors involved.

It is an opportunity for dialogue and discussing various issues relating to administrative affairs (schedules, exams, etc.) and pedagogical affairs (evaluation of teaching, options, etc.) of a department or a year.

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9.5 Tutors for students

The tutor is a UAS professor or UAS lecturer whose main mission is to counsel and mentor students administratively and pedagogically as part of their training course.

9.6 Evaluation of student knowledge and understanding

Evaluating a student’s knowledge is carried out in the form of continuous assessments, exams, seminar work, etc. in accordance with the module description.

9.6.1 Exams

An exam schedule (end-of-semester and remediation) is published before each exam session. The format, date, length and location of every exam is detailed. Exams are organized during the day (8.00-19.00) wherever possible, students in work-study included.

9.6.2 Academic evaluation transcript

An academic evaluation transcript is visible on the AGE platform (Is-Academia) at the end of each semester. An official signed transcript is communicated to students at the end of each academic year.

9.6.3 Grading scale

In accordance with articles 18 and 19 in the Study Regulations concerning UAS degree programs, the scale ranges from 1 to 6 and the grading scale is left to the professor’s discretion. In principle, the grades are tenths of a point.

The scale of the grades range from 1.0 (very poor) to 6.0 (excellent)

Grade Evaluation

4.0 – 6.0 pass

3.5 – 3.9 remediation

1.0 – 3.4 fail

9.6.4 Viewing marked papers

Students can consult their exams in accordance with each department’s directives.

9.7 Bachelor theses

The Bachelor thesis is both an exam and the management of a professional project. Depending on the department, nature and topic of the bachelor thesis, this piece of work can be accomplished in an internship with a company or in the context of the studies, involving a company. The objective of a bachelor thesis is to demonstrate the student is capable of carrying out a project in its entirety : from the choice of subject to the defence of the thesis.

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Directives for bachelor theses are issued by each department. They define the modalities for conducting and carrying out the bachelor thesis.

9.8 Exchange opportunities (exchange programs)

In the context of their studies at the HEG, students have the possibility to spend a semester of studies or more in another school or university.

For information, contact Monsieur Xavier BURDET, head of Teaching Coordination, or consult the internet website :

http://www.hesge.ch/heg/relations-internationales

9.9 Internships

Within the study plan of the Information Studies degree program, a three-month internship in a company (September, October, November) between the 2nd and 3rd year is compulsory and is an integral part of the program. It enables students to put the theoretical knowledge gained during the courses and seminars in class into practice under the responsibility of qualified practitioners.

Guidelines for organizing internships are set by the department and given to internship supervisors as well as students : the directives set out the framework of conditions and the evaluation procedure for the internship.

9.10 Company visits

In the course of their studies, students can be expected to make company visits ; they are mandatory and are part of the study plan.

Students may also suggest making a company visit by depositing a formal request to make a visit a month ahead which reveals the motives for the visit, the financial plan and the companions.

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10. The HEG Joint Committee

The HEG committee and its election procedure is regulated by the Organisational Regulations of the HES-SO Genève :

https://www.hesge.ch/geneve/hes-so-geneve/cadre-institutionnel/commissions-mixtes-des-ecoles-hes-so-geneve