Submission and marking criteria Refer to the detailed guidance for each assessment task on iLearn, which will be released 2-4 weeks prior to each assessment task as outlined in the assessment information. This guidance will include submission details and marking criteria. Feedback will be provided via iLearn marking comments and/or rubric.

Late submissions of written assessments Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit  an application for Special Consideration.

Requirements to satisfactorily complete the unit

Satisfactory completion of ACCG8048 is an overall passing grade. There is no requirement to achieve a passing grade in each individual assessment component. However, since each assessment component contributes to the overall learning outcomes of the unit, students are expected to complete each assessment task in order to maximise their educational experience.

Classes ACCG8048 uses a combination of video lectures and in-class seminars. Lecture videos will be posted on iLearn. Seminars will be in person (refer to eStudent for class availability). Seminars start in week 1. For seminar 2 onwards, students are required to watch lectures, read the set readings and prepare answers to the discussion questions before they attend the seminar. For class times, refer to the Macquarie University timetable, available at http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/.

Note: In order to pass the participation section of the course, students must attend at least 80% of their scheduled seminars. Higher marks for participation are awarded for active participation, which includes asking and answering questions and participating in in-class activities.

Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials

The prescribed text for this unit is: Joseph DesJardins An Introduction to Business Ethics (7th Edition), (McGraw-Hill, New York, 2019). The material in this text is fundamental to the concepts covered in the unit and should be read carefully. A reading list will be provided on Leganto (accessed via iLearn), with additional readings for each week. The following text may also be helpful to students that wish to deepen their understanding of business and professional ethics: Grace, D. & Cohen, S., Business Ethics (5th edition), (Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 2013).

Teaching and learning activities

This unit provides an opportunity for students to research ethical issues after demonstrating an understanding of the core moral theory. Having obtained an understanding of the basic moral theories, students will have an opportunity to develop their understanding of a topic through two essays, in which it is expected that students engage with academic research as well as the lectures and readings provided in the course. On average, the unit will require students to complete between 6 to 8 hours of private study per week.

Technology used and required The unit web page can be accessed from ilearn.mq.edu.au. Please note that student activity on the unit web page is logged, and may be utilized by the unit convenor and other university staff in resolving student disputes regarding such issues as assignment submission. Instructions for obtaining help with accessing the unit web page can also be found at the above URL.

The unit uses a new edition of the textbook (7th edition) from Semester 1, 2023.