Examinations and Grading
1. What grades will I receive from professors?
The breakdown of your marks (between assignments, examinations or presentations, for example) varies for each subject. The professor will make this clear to you during your first lecture. You will also find this information in the Subject Outline of course in the MyBondMBA website.
The following grading system is used for the final results in all Bond University subject:
| HD |
High Distinction |
85-100 |
5-10 |
| D |
Distinction |
75-84 |
10-15 |
| C |
Credit |
65-74 |
25-35 |
| P |
Pass |
50-64 |
35-45 |
| F |
Fail |
< 49 |
Between 0 and 20 |
Students are allowed a maximum of one unit equivalent, or 2 half unit, Conceded Pass results towards their MBA.
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2. Do I have to do examinations for every subject?
This depends on the professor, but most subjects require an examination. The Subject
Outline for each subject gives you details of the specific assessment required, including details of assignments, group projects, reports and examinations.
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3. Where and how will I do exams?
Some examinations will be held during the Study Tour sessions at Bond University. Others will be conducted online through the iLearn website. The online exams will be accessible for a set period only, and you must complete and return the exam prior to the deadline or risk failing the examination. The online examinations are generally, but not always, scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Some exams will require an independent person to attest to the exam taker's identity (as required by instructors).
Instead of typing your exam, you may choose to write your exam answers by hand and fax it to your instructor (obviously this depends on the nature of the exam). Please make sure that you ask your professor about this well before the examination.
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4. What happens if I fail a subject?
Students who fail a subject will have to re-take the subject next time it is offered.
Subjects are generally offered 1-3 times per year.
Please note that students may also be charged for additional costs of re-taking subjects, including for textbooks or Study Tours.
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