National Taiwan University GMBA GMBA Honor Code & Attendance Policy

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GMBA Honor Code & Attendance Policy

Please see: Honor Code (updated 2025.03)

GMBA Attendance Policy

To foster a dynamic and engaging classroom environment, GMBA encourages students to engage fully in class. The result is best achieved through in-class attendance. This in-person policy extends to the Thesis Oral-Defense.

Definition
A Class NO-SHOW (缺席) includes the following situations

Class LEAVE (請假缺席): no-show with prior approval of leave application.

Class ABSENCE (未請假缺席): no-show without prior leave approval; missing more than half the class time or showing clear disengagement.

OFFICIAL LEAVE (公假) is not counted as a “no-show(缺席)”. Students must contact the course instructor in advance for approval and apply for leave through the NTU leave system or by submitting a paper form as required by the instructor.

Policy Guidelines
1. Attendance is required unless excused by the course instructor and GMBA Office.

a. The impact of absences on final grades is determined by each course’s grading policy.
b. Students who accumulate more than 25% NO-SHOWs (LEAVE + ABSENCE) of the total class sessions will receive a grade of X (equivalent to 0), resulting in course failure. Instructors may impose stricter penalties.

c. The specific impact of LEAVE, ABSENCE, and NO-SHOWS on grades is outlined in each course syllabus. Students should clarify with their instructors if needed.
d. Students must apply for leave through the NTU school leave system (accessible via the MyNTU portal). Details are available at: https://advisory.ntu.edu.tw/CMS/Page/95

e. Leave requests are evaluated by the course instructor and the GMBA Director (or an appointed deputy).

2. If an LEAVE or ABSENCE affects an examination or critical course event:

a. NTU regulations generally do not allow make-up exams, but the final decision lies with the instructor.
b. The instructor has the discretion to decline a make-up opportunity or allow it under specified conditions.

3. Except for situations of Force-Majeure, students must attend classes and their thesis oral defense in person.
a. Force Majeure is defined as an unpredictable situation beyond the control of a natural person.
b. GMBA currently does not recognize any situations of force majeure. This article is subject to change in line with NTU policy on issues of Force Majeure.