Dear student,

You are welcome to The Standard Bilingual Higher Institute for Business Studies, the University of the Future. 

This students’ guide has been prepared specially for you. You are advised to carefully read through to ensure that you are well versed with what concerns students in this institution. It answers all general questions that you may have on orientation, regulation, end of semester examinations and the award of degrees at the Institute under the tuition of The University of Buea.

Kindly read all the relevant literature very carefully to ensure that you are, at all times, in conformity with the Institute’s regulations. We hope that in providing this general information on the Institute, this guide will enhance your quest for academic excellence and facilitate your study to be full of fun memories. 

The Standard Bilingual Higher Institute for Business Studies is a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence and the students’ welfare service will give you the comfort you deserve during your life cycle in this citadel of learning.

Its therefore our belief that this book will give you an understanding of our values as we seek to change the world through education by creating an enabling environment that enhances the spirit of excellence in career, moral, social and cultural development of the society.

Regards.

The administration

PRSESENTATION OF SBHIBS.

The Standard Bilingual Higher Institution for Business Studies (SBHIBS) is a newly created University Institution (Authorization No 2201339 /L/MINESUP /SG/DDES/ESUP/SDA/MF) to transform Professional Education Training in Cameroon.

Standard Bilingual Higher Institution for Business Studies (SBHIBS), also known as The Chartered University will train young people to graduate as HND & Degree holders and in addition will prepare them for Chartered programs in Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Marketing, Logistics and Transportation, Shipping Services, etc.

Our Vision

To set up a Reference University that will equip young graduates with modern tools and skills that will enable them take full advantage of the opportunities in Africa and in the world at large.

Our Mission

To Accompany, Transform and Facilitate access of young graduates into gainful employment and assist them to create sustainable businesses.

Our Motto

Discipline, hard work, success  

Slogan

Reawakening of the African genus

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY AT SBHIBS.

As Chartered Accountants and International Business consultants, we understand contemporary business needs in almost all industrial and commercial sectors of the economy. Our graduates are trained to face all business challenges in environment both at home and abroad. This new institution will train young people both theoretically and practically in doing business not only in the OHADA region but also in the international system.

Our Staff

SBHIBS has a committed and professional staff; administrative, teaching and auxiliary staff who are dynamic and experts in their domain. Our staffs are focus, welcoming and conscientious in dealing with humans. To achieve SBHIBS goals and objectives, they are dedicated to meeting the challenges in the job market through teaching, learning and research as they fulfil their task.  Our lecturers have extensive industrial experience and are engaged with world class research. They are experts and leaders in their fields.

Our Approach

Small classes, international perspective and real world approach to learning. Global focus incorporated into our curriculum; bring real world situation into our classroom and not just textbook theory. 

Excellent Monitoring 

Aside benefiting from the expertise of our teaching staffs, we also help you identify your talents, promote vision and help you step into your dreams through our lecturers who don’t only teach but mentor students all through their stay at SBHIBS.

Facilities and Style

Active engaged teaching with excellent facilities in all our faculties through our partnership with leading institution in every field that makes learning very practical and gives you exposure to industry experience.  Partnership with international and national institutions that facilitates our training and makes it recognized at international levels thereby giving our students recognition from employers around the globe. 

Student Assistance 

We have a strong student service team meant to carter for the needs of every student. 

Internship Placement

We guarantee internship placement for all students during the course of their studies at SBHIBS. Remember that internship is a compulsory course for all HND and BSc students.

INTERNAL RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Preamble 

The goal of SBHIBS is to produce competent, disciplined professionals who are well cultured to fully integrate into the society given the fast changing trends in the business worlds that is becoming more digital and technological. We exist to empower students to be able to transmit their theoretical knowledge to practical situations where they solve real world situations. It is here that these rules and regulations shall facilitate the attainment of these objectives as we make the world a better through education. 

Composition of SBHIBS Management 

SBHIBS has Mr Christopher Awungjia as the promoter vision bearer of the university. The management of this institution is further made up of 3 Deputy Executives that is the supervisory Director, the Dean in charge of Academic Affairs and the Administration and Finance Manager.

NB: Students are called upon to respect protocol/hierarchy. This means that the main contact with students is the Deans of Academics Affairs. Only issues above their capacity should be transmitted to higher hierarchy. 

Procedure for Registration

Registration in SBHIBS shall be face to face in the university campus or online through the school official website as shall be given by the institution. NB: For online registration, students shall be given a step-by-step procedure in a brochures and explanations where necessary.

Registration procedure 

For face to face transaction, the student should submit the following in the Admission and Records office

• Photocopy of Birth certificate
• Photocopy of A/L for either grammar or technical education
• Photocopy of O/L for either grammar or technical education for Preliminary studies
• HND results (only for top-up students)
• Receipt of 50 000frs payment as Registration charges
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For admitted students  

When admitted into SBHIBS, students are expected to 

• Collect admission letter in the Records and Admission Office
• Pay their Registration fee (amount is dependent on the programme the student is going in for; see the Finance Office)
• Provide a Medical Certificate
• Payment of caution fee of 10 000frs. Note that is shall be refunded at the end of your degree programme in case the student does not damage any of the school property

For final year students, they are to submit the following documents for onward transmission to hierarchy;

• Certified copy of Birth certificate,
• Certified copy of O/L for either grammar of technical education
• Certified copy of A/L for either grammar of technical education or Bac.
• Certified copy HND results (only for top-up students)
• Signed and updated Transcript
• 4 passport size photos on a red background
• Fee Clearance i.e. a confirmation note that you have fulfilled all financial obligations in the institution. This is done upon presentation of all receipts of fee payment
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Daily programmes

• Classes shall run every working day from Tuesdays to Saturday for at least 8hours.
• Sports and recreation activities shall take place every Friday.
• When there are public holidays, no classes shall hold. However, some co-curricular activities might be organized on campus but not teaching.

Uniforms 

SBHIBS students shall have as official uniform: Females (white shirts, navy blue suits, gold ties and low black shoes) and Males (white shirts, navy blue suits, gold ties and black shoes). This shall be the outfit on special events or official school programmes. Any student found without this outfit on such occasions shall not be allowed to stay on the school campus and shall face disciplinary council.

• On normal school days’ students are expected to dress decent and simple. Complicated appearance shall not be appreciated as we expect students to be smart. Outfits that exposes sensitive body parts shall not be welcome.

Also “destroy” trousers and skirts above the knee level shall not be welcome both on campus and on official outings.

• Students should know sitting in bars, snacks or clubs in uniform is forbidden, smoking, and if caught you risk dismissal.
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Classrooms 

• Each class shall be entitled to a particular room and students are expected to take care of the furniture as well as avoid littering the floor.
• Students shall not be permitted to write on the walls nor furniture.
• They are also warned that classrooms are out of bounds for visitors and that visitors can only be allowed into the campus at break time or in case of emergency and not to enter the classrooms.
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Fees

• School fees shall be paid in 3 instalments; October (50%), December (25%) and March (25%) respectively. Deadlines shall be communicated by the Finance office with respect to this.
• Students who fail to pay the required instalment shall not be allowed to sit for the semester’s and international examinations.

NB: Fees are non-refundable and must be paid to a bank indicated by the institution specifically the Finance Office of SBHIBS. The school programmes and respective fees are presented as follows;

Assessment and Examination;

Theoretical assessment shall be in two fold; Continuous Assessment (CA) and Examinations. The CA shall account for 30% and the exams score 70% of total marks for each course.

The students must participate in all assessment tasks as these will not be repeated once they have been written. Each semester ends with examinations. 

Students must acquaint themselves with the instructions governing examinations. 

A combination of the CA marks and the Examination marks shall give the final results as well as the grading. Only students who have fulfilled the semester’s financial responsibilities with respect to tuition fees shall be permitted to sit for examinations. 

Also students who fail to attain 85% of the course teachings shall not be allowed to write the course but advised to re-do the course.

Nobody shall be allowed to write CA or Examination for another person. This shall be considered a serious malpractice and those involved shall be summarily dismissed. 

Students are expected to present fee receipts, ID cards and admission letter before sitting in for any course and this shall be strictly checked by the invigilator.

Each course shall have a time duration which shall be strictly respected

In case of a genuine reason for not writing a course in an examination, the student is advised to follow appropriate measures and apply for an “I” grade. 

A re-sit fee of 3000frs shall be paid for each course to be written by the student. 

Re-sit examination shall be on 60%

If a student obtained a pass mark in a course after resetting the course once or any subsequent number of times, the final mark given shall be the average of the marks obtained in the different sitting of this average is higher than 50% or 50% if the average obtained is less than 50%. Only this average mark shall be used to calculate the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA). The fail mark shall no longer enter into the calculation of the cumulative grade point average (GPA).

Award of Bachelor Degree;

• The duration of a Bachelor Degree shall be 6 semesters (3years).
• The number of credits required for the award of a degree shall be approved by Senate on the recommendation of Dean of Academics Affairs and Dean but shall not in case be less than 180 credits for 6 semesters.
• The student must have at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 on a scale of 4.0

Course Evaluation;

Performance in courses shall be recorded according to the following schedule:   

• Marks are a combination of Cumulative Assessment on 30 and Examination makes on 70.
• To be considered a pass in a course, the student must score either an A, B+, B, C+ or C grade.
• The final aggregate mark for a course shall be a whole number. Letter grades and grade points shall be awarded on the basis of the final aggregate mark.
• In order to determine the Grade Point Average of candidate, the appropriate grade points assigned to the corresponding letter grade is multiplied by the credit value of the course. The products are added for all courses registered for and the sum divided by the total Number of credits registered for. The quotient so obtained is the GPA.
• All courses taught during each semester shall be examined at the end of that semester. Students shall earn the number of credits assigned to the course for which they have passed the examination following the schedule.
• Examination results shall be released to students at the end of each examination session.

Transcript shall be issued to students at the end of each session 

GPA = 101/32 = 3.16

To earn credit for a course the student must score a minimum, of 50% (C) in that course if this is Compulsory. Students may gain credit in the case of an elective/required course if they score 40% (D). in any event, the total number of D grades for which credit is earned may not exceed 10% of the total credits required for the degree programme. 

All courses shall be examined by continuous assessment through assignments and/or tests and examination. The grades obtained through such continuous assessment shall constitute 70%. However, departments may propose different proportions for particular courses, subject to the approval of Senate. In any case, the proportions may not exceed a 50:50 ratio for continuous assessment and final examination. 

At the end of each semester, any student with GPA of less than 2.0 shall be put on probation and shall be warned in writing by the Dean. Any student with a GPA of less than 1.0 in two consecutive semesters shall be required to withdraw from the institution.

Examination malpractice;

This shall include;

Coming to the examination hall with pre-prepared materials, written on the body of any surface, copying from or allowing another student to copy, communicating with students while examination is ongoing, found with a phone with the examination hall, manipulating with a phone in the examination hall, etc. 

Face caps shall not be allowed into the hall. Students who get involves in such practices shall be immediately sent out of the examination hall as they await disciplinary measures from the disciplinary council. However, they shall be permitted to continue writing other courses. 

Any student suspected to have cheated, received assistance or assisted another student shall be required to submit a written statement to the invigilator immediately after the paper. Failure to make such a statement shall be regarded as an admission of guilt. 

Any student or staff who attempts in any way to unlawfully have or give pre-knowledge of an examination question or to influence the marking of scripts or the award of marks by the examiner shall be subject to disciplinary sanction. 

A student who falls ill during an examination shall report in writing to the Dean.

Classification of Bachelor Degrees

The Bachelor’s degree shall be based on the final cumulative Grade Point Average as follows 

The Library 

The library is open to study and research by the following users;

• Current staff members of SBHIBS and partner institutions in and out of the national territory.
• Current SBHIBS registered students and partner institutions.
• Students offering special courses or crash programmes at SBHIBS
• Alumni and retired members of staff who are in perfect accord with the institutions
• Members of the Board of Trustees
• All users (Students and Staff) must possess valid/current library cards and identity cards.
• This must be presented to any library official upon entering the library and on request.
• Admissions may be refused to anybody who does not do so.
• Authorization to use the library is not transferable.
• Application for a library card for those who are not members of the university may be required to present evidence of status and or a letter of recommendation.
• No book or other library property may be taken out of the library without authorization.
• Users are not permitted to bring along any personal textbooks or printed matter into the library. All such books and other materials shall be deposited at the property room. The library shall not accept responsibility for such property.
• Noise, disturbance or behaviour contrary to the institution rules and regulations is strictly forbidden in any area of the library
• The speaking of Pidgin English or the mother tongue is prohibited.
• Users may not reserve reading spaces. Any nooks of materials placed on a reading space for the more than 30minutes by an absent reader will be removed and the space allowed to other user by a library staff. No personal effects may be left overnight in the library.
• Eating, drinking and smoking is prohibited in the library.
• Users should not write on the library materials in their keeping
• Any user(s) discovered to have damaged part or a whole of library material shall be suspended from using the library and shall replace the damages with 3 of the damaged material(s).
• A borrowed book should not last more than 5 days. Failure to return on time a fine of 1000frs shall be paid in the finance office.
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DISCIPLINE/CONDUCT

Article 1: Code of Conduct

SBHIBS provide an environment that promotes the academic, social and moral wellbeing of students. Hence students are expected to observe the following;

1. Conduct themselves decently and responsibly at all-time either in or out of campus
2. No student shall engage his or her fellow student or any member of the institution or public in physical conflicts
3. Though students are not allowed to be exorbitantly dressed, they are expected to be modest, neat and presentable at all times especially when it concerns formal academic routines like class lectures, national celebrations, etc
4. All students shall contribute to the general cleanliness of SBHIBS campus. Hence they should avoid littering the campus/classes and should make maximum use of the trash cans available
5. No item or furniture belonging to SBHIBS should be damaged or moved out of the campus without due permission. The full cost of lost or damage property will be borne by the student concern.
6. The auxiliary staff member of SBHIBS (security guards, cleaners, technicians, drivers, etc) are responsible officers of the institution. Hence no student should, on any account insult or assault them. Any student aggrieved or hurt by any employee of SBHIBS should make a report of their grievance(s) and submit to the Coordinator of Students Affairs who will forward it to the appropriate quarters.
7. Students are cautioned not to smoke, consume dangerous drugs or liquor, and move with dangerous weapons, or engage in any criminal practice in and out of school that will attract the disciplinary wrath of the school. Any case which involves the forces of Law and Order will not be the concern of SBHIBS.

Article 2: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of students  

SHBIBS acknowledges the fact that students have to enjoy some undeniable rights in order to achieve individual academic goals. Students’ obligations are in exchange for the numerous privileges which the university offers them

1. Rights
2. The right of membership to the Standard Bilingual Higher Institute community
3. The right to receive tuition for the courses/programmes into which they have been duly registered
4. The right to be examined in accordance with the approved rules and regulations governing the award of respective degrees and diplomas
5. The right to be heard in accordance with the rules governing the fundamental rights of freedom of speech and natural justice.
6. The library is available to all duly registered students of SBHIBS and is expected to be silent as student’s study quietly. All those who use the library shall be in possession of a library card. Books can be borrowed out to students and staff for a maximum of 1 week.
7. Privileges
8. The privilege of using the name of the institution to protect themselves in all honesty and lawful dealings
9. The privilege of using SBHIBS facilities to enhance the attainment of their ultimate objectives
10. The privilege to be certified at the end of their diploma/degree programmes at the university upon satisfaction of the accepted requirements for graduation.
11. The privilege of receiving medical care (first aid) on campus within the limits of the available resources on campus.
12. Obligations
13. Students must observe all the rules and regulations governing academic programmes such as registering for courses and sitting for examinations at stipulated time so as to avoid untold consequences.
14. Students must respect and obey constituted authorities of the institution
15. Treat premises which they may rent off-campus in responsible manner and observe rules and regulations governing such premises.
16. Abstain from engaging in any activity whatsoever that can bring down the reputation and name of the university or embarrass its constituted authorities.   
17. Pay tuition and caution fees as required to allow for the smooth running of the university. Caution fees are refundable and can only be refunded upon receipt of clearances from the respective units concerned at the end of the course.

Article 3: Obtaining Permission 

Students may be given permission for absence depending on the reason for such an application. Students who just need a brief exit in class can meet the teaching staff. For those who want up to one or more days off, they should contact the Coordinator of Student Affairs. Application for permission must be sent at least two days before the date of exit. Students should note that until the application is granted; they are not allowed to leave school. 

Article 4: Absences 

Students are expected to sit for all the hours of the programme and so absences will not be tolerated. Students who accumulate ten days of absence and more within the semester will be banned from writing the end of semester examinations. Course delegates are expected to notify the SBHIBS management in case of any absence of a student.

In case of illness, a student must show a medical report from an accredited medical centre otherwise it will be considered null and void. 

Students should keep all exits and other written permissions obtained from the school and be ready to present these when need arises. These will serve as justification for absences which will be treated as authorized absences.

Article 5: Use of Mobile Phones

Students must turn off their mobile phones during classes and examinations. Phones that ring or vibrate in class will be confiscated for two weeks before being returned and if such an incident repeats itself the student may face Disciplinary Council. Students are allowed to answer or make calls only during break. They should not use their phones in class during lectures unless authorized by the lecturer for online research purposes. 

Article 6: Disciplinary Council

In case of any examination malpractice, rudeness to staff and hierarchy, consistent absence from school, fighting with or beating up another student, poor dressing by exposing sensitive body parts, and other acts of indiscipline, students shall face the Disciplinary Council. 

For acts committed neither on campus or out of campus that ruins the integrity and reputation of SBHIBS, the student(s) involve shall face the Disciplinary Council. The decision of the Council is binding on all involved and may only be reviewed in the light of new facts.

The Disciplinary Council shall comprise the Director, Registrar, Deans and Coordinator of Students of Affairs

Article 7: Sanctions 

Any defiance of these regulations will attract sanctions that may range from verbal and written warning, suspension from classes to outright dismissal depending on the gravity of the offense. The Discipline Department is charged with the execution of the decisions of the Disciplinary Council. 

Article 8: Suspension of Studies

For students who want to sustain their studies, they should adhere to the following,

• Address a hand written application for suspension to the SBHIBS Registrar through the Dean of Academics Affairs and await a response from appropriate quarters.
• Your application file should include your admission letter, fee receipt(s) and updated transcript
• Should your application be granted; get a photocopy of the approved application for suspension letter from the Registrar’s Office which you shall present when you want to resume.

1. NB. SBHIBS shall grant only 1year suspension of academics.

• Upon return, address an Application letter for Resumption of Studies to the Registrar through you Dean of Academics Affairs and wait for feedback
• Obtain the approved letter of resumption of studies and use you school admission information to pay your suspension fees of 50 000frs. Present a receipt from SBHIBS Bursary.
• Present the receipt to the Dean of Academics Affairs who will guide you on the next step on where to continue. Remember that resumption means where you pause or stopped your studies i.e. where you will continue till you complete your programme.

However, if you decide to do a complete repeat of the programme in view of upgrading your performance, you shall be exempted from admission formalities into SBHIBS but shall pay your full tuition fees as required by the institution. 

• Students who fail to go through this procedure risk losing their programmes through immediate cancellation of admission and removal of anything that concerns them with the school since their intention of suspension of studies was never declared.

Article 9. “I” grade

Should a student fail/miss an examination with valid or genuine reason ranging from ill health/incapacitated, they should immediately notify SBHIBS management through an application for an “I” Grade in their respective departments as indicated;

• Submit a complete application file to the Dean of Studies through your Dean of Academics Affairs attaching all documents to back up your claims or advance concrete reasons to justify your absence.
• Get back to the HOD within two or three working days to obtain concrete feedback to your application
• Do a photocopy of your confirmation if possible and keep for records.

Verify when to come and sit for examination so as to have time to prepare towards it. 

• Make sure you are present to write the courses you are authorized to write. Remember “I” Grade shall not be given twice otherwise the student should either take the course during resit examination of carry the course to another academic year.

NB: “I” Grade means the authorities that be consider your application based on how convincing it is and conclude that the courses you ought to write were not written because you had a genuine reason for being absent and as such you will not be given an “F” grade which is a failed mark in your courses. Hence should your application for “I” grade be denied, you will then have the only option of following the normal process of writing the course during semester examination or re-sit.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Article 1: Sports and Recreation 

Sports is a university requirement for graduation hence sessions are compulsory for all students. When SBHIBS is involved in sporting competitions, all those who are not full players shall constitute the Fan Club of the school. Sporting disciplines shall include athletics, acrobatics, football, handball, basketball, etc

Article 2: Clubs and Club Activities 

All clubs must apply for authorization through the Coordinator of Students Affairs. This application shall include the name and purpose of the club as well as its list of members (made up of only SBHIBS students) and a constitution binding their functioning. SBHIBS management encourages all students to be involved in club activities which will boast their self-worth and self-esteem. 

Article 3: Student Government

• The Student body will be represented by a set of elected executives. Students interested in offices in this body will have to apply to the Coordinator of Students Affairs. Those with approved application shall contest in a genuine and transparent election with the students. However, the electoral system shall be adopted by the SBHIBS.
• The student government shall assist the SBHIBS management to enforce the school’s rules and regulations and also shall make proposals to management as to the wellness of students on campus. They shall mediate between students and SBHIBS management. The President of the student government shall represent students in all Disciplinary Council. They are expected to monitor the proper functioning of all the clubs and intervene here necessary. However, SBHIBS management is there to assist where necessary.

Article 4: Social Activities

Social activities shall include Matriculation Day (welcome of freshmen), graduation ceremonies, Youth and National Day celebrations, Club Exposure Day, etc. Other social activity days can be approved by the school management where necessary.