Academic Policies & Student Regulations
The Academic Regulations of Brookfield Group establish the contractual and educational framework governing admissions, course progression, examination conduct, and student integrity.
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Core Academic Regulations
1. Admission & Matriculation Policy
- Admissions decisions are based strictly on merit, verified academic transcripts, professional experience, and prerequisite language proficiency (minimum CEFR B2/C1 for English-medium instruction).
- Every submitted document is subject to independent primary-source verification.
2. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer
- Students with verified prior academic coursework from recognized higher education institutions may apply for RPL credit exemption.
- Maximum credit transfer allowances:
- Undergraduate programs: Up to 50% of total program ECTS credits.
- Postgraduate Master's programs: Up to 33% of total program ECTS credits.
- Doctoral dissertations: No exemption permitted; all doctoral research must be conducted under Brookfield Group faculty supervision.
3. Academic Integrity & Anti-Plagiarism Regulations
- Brookfield Group enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, fabrication of empirical data, and improper use of automated AI writing tools.
- All submitted dissertations, capstone projects, and modular assignments are screened via advanced anti-plagiarism software.
- Violations carry penalties ranging from formal academic warnings and modular failure to permanent institutional expulsion.
4. Examination Rules & Resit Provisions
- Continuous assessment grades and final examination marks are compiled according to published module weightings.
- Students who fail a module with a grade between 3.0 and 3.9 (Swiss scale) are granted one opportunity to complete a formal resit examination or revised assignment within the subsequent academic term.
5. Academic Appeals & Student Grievances
- Students possess the statutory right to appeal any assessment outcome or disciplinary decision.
- Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Registrar within 14 calendar days of grade publication, citing procedural irregularities, substantiated extenuating circumstances, or demonstrably unfair grading.
- Appeals are reviewed by an independent Academic Appeals Board chaired by the Academic Dean.