SBS Code of Conduct
As a student at SBS, you are part of Stockholm university’s study- and work environment and have rights and responsibilities that you are expected to actively stay up to date with.
In order to ensure a respectful and productive climate you are thus expected to:
- Carefully study course and programme syllabi, rules for education and examination and other information about your education.
- Contribute to the quality of education by answering course and programme evaluations.
- Take responsibility for arriving on time for scheduled teaching.
- Update your contact information in Ladok and Athena so as not to miss important information.
- Refrain from recording, filming or photographing educational situations without permission. Respect that material recorded by SBS may not be published on websites or in social media.
- Refrain from cheating in examinations, for example plagiarism, cooperating when it is not allowed, or using aids without special permission.
- Value academic integrity, good research practice, scientific methods, accuracy in individual work, group projects and degree theses.
- Contribute to a well-functioning and respectful collaboration with your peers in joint assignments.
- Contribute to a safe, tolerant, open-minded and inclusive study and work environment for other students and members of staff. In communication, keep a civil tone and abstain from ad hominem* attacks, threats or harassment.
- Affirm others’ equal value, rights, opportunities and obligations, regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, functional variation, sexual orientation and age.
*) Personal attack in argumentation
SBS policy on discrimination, harassment and disruptive behaviour
Stockholm Business School (SBS) is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Harassment in any form and discrimination based on sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and age is strictly prohibited (Discrimination Act, 2008:567).
Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. This includes hateful content, threats, ad hominem attacks, sexual harassment, unwanted physical contact, bullying and retaliation against individuals who report such behaviors.
Reporting Mechanisms
If you experience being subjected to discrimination or harassment
If someone is behaving towards you in a way that you perceive as harassing, make notes about what happened, when, and where, and talk about the matter with someone you trust, it could be a staff member (head of course or the director of studies at studierektor@sbs.su.se) or a student welfare representative at your student union Föreningen Ekonomerna, at heducation@foreningenekonomerna.se
If you report an incident to the head of course or the director of studies, he or she will decide on a course of action, and if harassment has occurred, forward the matter to the appropriate authority at the university. As members of staff are obliged to take action when a report on harassment is made, an initial contact with student representative is recommended if you want to seek support or discuss a matter before deciding whether you want an investigation to be initiated.
If you subject someone to discrimination or harassment, or cause disruption
As part of a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and to ensure a working climate conducive to learning, complaints will be taken seriously and investigated. If deemed necessary, disciplinary measures as outlined in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 10 may be enforced. This includes the following provisions:
- Subjecting another student or member of the staff to harassment or sexual harassment, as defined in the Discrimination Act (2008:567).
- Disrupting or obstructing teaching, tests, or other activities within courses and study programs.
- Disrupting activities in the library or other associated establishments of the institution.
The disciplinary measures are determined by the university’s disciplinary board and consist of warnings and suspension.
A suspension decision means that the student is prohibited from participating in instruction, tests or other activities within the framework of the courses and study programmes at the university for up to six months in total. A suspension decision may also be limited to apply access to certain premises at the higher education institution.
Stockholm Student Health Services provides support and information related to students’ health and study environment during their study time.
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Last updated: January 10, 2025
Source: SBS
