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Student eHandbook
2016/2017
Version: 2016.01
صاحب السمو الملكي األمير حضرة صاحب الجاللة الملك صاحب السمو الملكي األمير األمير الراحل الشيخ
خليفة بن سلمان آل خليفة حمد بن عيسى آل خليفة سلمان بن حمد آل خليفة عيسى بن سلمان آل خليفة
رئيس الوزراء الموقر عاهل البالد المفدى ولي العهد نائب القائد األعلى
H.R.H. Prince Khalifa bin His Majesty King Hamad H.R.H. Prince Salman bin H.H. Shaikh Isa bin
Salman Al Khalifa bin Isa Al Khalifa Hamad Al Khalifa Salman Al Khalifa
Prime Minister King of Bahrain Crown Prince and Deputy Late Amir of Bahrain
Supreme Commander
Bahrain Polytechnic produces
professional and enterprising
Excellence graduates with the 21st Century
skills necessary for the needs of the
community locally, regionally and
internationally.
Innovation
The contents of this Handbook are for the use of Bahrain Polytechnic
students.
This Student Handbook provides you with information about policies,
procedures and services, guidance to enhance your academic perfor-
mance, as well as outlining our expectations of your general behavior
whilst a student of Bahrain Polytechnic. Please take the time to read and
understand the Handbook.
Disclaimer:
While every effort was made at the time of publication to ensure
the information in this handbook is accurate, changes to policy and
n i n g procedures may occur, and the Student e-Handbook will be updated
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and available on the website as soon as possible.
Bahrain Polytechnic preserves the copy-right for the contents of this
document.
Bahrain Polytechnic reserves the right to change any Policy, procedure or
condition set forth herein without notice. The updated Handbook will be
available on the Bahrain Polytechnic Website at the following link:
www.polytechnic.bh
Contents:
5 Welcome 29 • Professional Student Conduct Regulations
6 Bahrain Polytechnic 30 • Student Dress Code
6 Mission, Vision and Values 32 • Sanctions (Disciplinary Measures)
7 Useful Contacts 33 Student Appeals
8 Academic Contacts 34 Concerns or Complaints
10 The Polytechnic Campus 34 • Harassment Prevention
11 Bahrain Polytechnic Qualifications 35 BPSC
12 Employability Skills 36 Student Support Services
13 Approved Academic Programmes/Qualifications 36 • Registry
14 Academic Calendar (Key dates) 36 • Student Information Centre
15 Bahrain Polytechnic Policies and Procedures 36 • Student Support and Welfare
15 Admission 36 • Library Learning Centre
16 Enrolment (Registration) 36 • Student Activities
17 • Course Registration 37 • Health and Wellness Centre
17 • Add/Drop Courses 37 • Career and Employment Centre
17 • Courses with pre or co requisites 37 • Mentoring
17 • Academic Load and Part-time Study 37 • Financial Assistance
17 • Leave of Absence or Withdrawal 37 • Disabilities Support
17 • Self Service Banner (SSB) and Holds 37 • Counseling
18 Student Timetable 38 • Scholarships/Sponsorships
19 Tuition Fees 38 • Bus Service
20 Attendance 38 • Copy Centre/Textbook Store
21 Assessments 38 • Masjed
21 • Conduct of Assessment 38 • Student Areas
21 • Extensions 39 ICT Services
22 • Late Submissions 40 Security & Safety Measures
22 • Resubmissions and resits 40 • ID Card
22 • Recount or Remarking of an Assessment 40 • Locker
22 • Special Consideration 40 • Parking
23 Academic Integrity & Honesty 40 • Smoke Free
23 • Academic Misconduct 40 • Lost & Found
24 Grades and GPA 40 • Health & Safety
25 Academic Requirements and Unsatisfactory Progress 41 • Fines List
26 Academic / Non Academic Achievement Awards 42 • Accidents and Incidents
27 Graduation 42 • Standard Precautions to Prevent Infection
28 Academic Records & Confidentiality 42 • Personal Protective Equipment
28 • Personal Details 42 • Health & Safety Officer
Expectations of Polytechnic Students 42 • Emergency Evacuation Plan
Student Handbook 2016/17
Welcome from the CEO
Greetings
On behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure
to welcome you to Bahrain Polytechnic.
In choosing to study for your qualifications at the Kingdom’s
only Polytechnic, you are selecting a pathway that will enable
you to acquire the knowledge and skills that you need to
become a “work-ready” graduate.
Our Problem Based Learning (PBL) model involves the 5
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combination of theory and practical work, aiming to prepare 7
you for the challenging world of work and to meet the needs 8
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of our rapidly developing economy through carefully-tailored
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In collaboration with our industry partners, we will do
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everything within our power to ensure that you receive a 15
quality educational experience that develops the technical and 16
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employability skills that will open the door to rewarding career 18
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We are committed to you, the student, and we will be 22
encouraging you to work your hardest and to make the most 23
of all the opportunities here to learn new ways of thinking and 24
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problem solving, and to develop yourself as a leader and as a 26
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I wish you well in your studies and look forward to meeting 30
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Again, my warmest welcome. 34
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Dr Mohamed Al-Aseeri 37
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Bahrain Polytechnic
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and enterprising
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Bahrain Polytechnic (BP) is a government Higher Education global best practice, Bahrain Polytechnic has recruited staff 13
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Institution (HEI) that offers career focused programmes to from more than 20 countries, selecting tutors for their subject
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produce professional and enterprising work-ready, graduates. expertise, industry experience and familiarity with innovative 16
It was established by decree by His Majesty King Hamad teaching methods. A list of approved Qualifications Awarded 17
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bin Isa Al Khalifa in 2008. The Royal Decree gives the Board by Bahrain Polytechnic can be found on the website. 19
of Trustees the right to approve and grant certificates and 20
qualifications in the disciplines taught at the Polytechnic.
Our Mission
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Underpinned by the values of excellence, learning and 23
innovation, it is striving to become a “world class provider of Bahrain Polytechnic produces professional and enterprising 24
applied higher education” (according to its Vision statement) graduates with the 21st Century skills necessary for the needs 25
and to deliver on its Mission of producing “professional and of the community locally, regionally and internationally. 26
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enterprising graduates with the 21st Century skills necessary 28
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for the needs of the community locally, regionally and
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internationally.”
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The curriculum offered by Bahrain Polytechnic is designed to Bahrain Polytechnic to be a world-class provider of applied 33
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provide graduates with the attitudes, knowledge and skills that higher education. 35
will make them employees of choice. Work ready graduates 36
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are developed through a Problem Based Learning (PBL)
approach, with the integration of Employability Skills across Our Values 38
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the curriculum and the provision of Work Integrated Learning Learning 40
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through work experience and industry cooperative projects. To Excellence 42
expose its students to a range of international expertise and Innovation 43Student Handbook 2016/17
Useful Contacts
If you need to make an appointment with a member of SMT or staff, email them or contact staff at the SIC for advice on who is
the best person to contact.
Role Name Office Email Phone
Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohamed Al- smt@polytechnic.bh Office of the CEO :
Aseeri 1789 7038
Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Hasan AlMulla smt@polytechnic.bh Office of DCEO:
Educational Services 1789 7037 5
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Registry Director Ahmed Malalla Ahmed.Malalla@Polytechnic.bh 1789 7356 7
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Acting Director Student Services Catherine Walker Catherine.Walker@polytechnic.bh 1789 7146 9
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Director Academic Development Ema Janahi Ema.Janahi@polytechnic.bh 1789 7313 11
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Student Information Centre (SIC) 8.02 Studentinfo@polytechnic.bh 1789 7188 16
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Security Hotline Security@polytechnic.bh 3909 9786 18
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Security Services Security Services C8 Security@polytechnic.bh 1789 7173 21
Office 22
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Health Emergency Karen Quinn 16 3904 7149 24
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ICT Helpdesk 9 helpdesk@polytechnic.bh 1789 7111 26
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Manager Student Affairs Abdulaziz Muraghi 19 Abdulaziz.Muraghi@polytechnic.bh 1789 7352 28
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Scholarship Co-ordinator Heyam Juma 8.07 1789 7 071 30
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Acting Manager Library Learning Centre Tom O’Rourke 19.201 Tom.ORourke@polytechnic.bh 1789 7497
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Career and Employment Centre Yusra Al Hussaini 26.014 Abdulridha.dismal@polytechnic.bh 1789 7324 33
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A.Ridha Dismal Yusra.alhussaini@polytechnic.bh 1789 7325 35
Nahed Alrayash Nahed.Alrayash@polytechnic.bh 1789 7043 36
Health & Safety Khalid Mohamed C8 Safety.health@polytechnic.bh 1789 7316 37
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Bahrain Polytechnic Student Council Hasan Al Tooq Bpsc.p@polytechnic.bh 40
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(BPSC) (President) 42
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Academic Contacts
Faculty Name Title Office Xtn
Dr. Christakis Papageorgiou Dean 08.108 7346
EDICT Faculty Graeme Coutts PM-Quality 08.112 1029
Rehab Mohsen FAC Op Manager 20.019 7075
Dr. James Egan Head of School 26.010A 1022
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Momir Radicevic ICT PM-Databases 26.101 1025 6
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Dr. Dimitrios Liarokapis ICT PM-Networking 26.101 1027 8
School of ICT & Web Academy 9
Raghda Zahran ICT PM-MIS 26.101 1104 10
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Dr. Christos Gatzoulis ICT PM-Programming 26.101 - 12
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Brendan Muller PM-Web Media 26.011 1031 14
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School of Visual Design Karen Ralph PM-Visual Design 26.105 7190 16
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Pradeep Nathoo PM-Mechanical 20.009 7187 20
School of Engineering 21
Conor Sheedy PM-Electronic 20.005 - 22
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Adel Aawan PM- Engr. Year 1 20.011 7343 24
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Dr. John Webb Dean 08.109 7172 26
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BUSINESS and LOGISTICS Faculty Clare Walsh PM-Quality 08.111 - 28
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Bahia Annya FAC Op Manager 20.022 7361 30
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Graham Adams Head of School 08.124A 7312 32
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Lorraine Cowley PM-CILT 08.124 7127 36
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Academic Contacts
Faculty Name Title Office Xtn
Patrick Rennell Head of School 20.109 7159
Fahdia Khalid PM-Year 1 & 2 20.102 -
Luke Chow PM-Short Courses 20.103 -
Amir Zaidan PM-Flexible Delivery 20.110 -
School of Business
Sinead Moriarty PM-Management 20.108 - 5
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Darren Morris PM-Marketing 20.110 - 7
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Ghassan Alsoud PM-Banking & Finance 20.103 - 9
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Dr. Namasiku Liandu PM-Accounting 20.101 - 11
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Dr. Andrew Thomas Dean 08.103 7345 13
HUMANITIES Faculty 14
Ranya Alesh FAC Op Manager 19.140 7302 15
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Dr. Angela Smith Head of School 20.117 1103 17
School of Languages 18
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Carolyn Doyle Head of School 19.105 7365 21
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Paul Philips PM-CTTL 19.139 7027 23
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Mohammed Ghazwan PM-Electives 19.136 1099 25
School of General Studies 26
Deborah Brownlie PM-CAP (English and PAL) 19.134 7334 27
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Maitham AlMuharraqi PM-CAP (Maths and IT) 19.134 1071 29
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Laura Lobato PM-Writing Centre 19.108 7177 31
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The Polytechnic Campus
• Classes run between 8.00am and 9.00pm, Sunday to Thursday. You must attend the classes as shown on your SSB timetable.
• Check the MAP to find where things are
• Bahrain Polytechnic aims to be Smoke free. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas – Check the map for approved smoking areas.
• Staff Office Hours are posted on Moodle or are posted on the rooms
• See the Academic Calendar for Key Dates for this academic year.
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Bahrain Polytechnic Qualifications
Bahrain needs skilled people to achieve the Economic summarises your achievements in gaining the technical
Vision 2030. Bahrain Polytechnic programmes are skills and knowledge specific to the graduate profile
designed and delivered to meet the needs and demands of of the programme you have been enrolled in. There is
potential employers and individual students. more information about how the Polytechnic recognises
Academic and Non-Academic Achievement through
The internationally reputable qualifications offered by special Awards in Section 18, and on the eligibility to
the Polytechnic are vocationally focused to prepare work- graduate, in Section 19.
ready graduates, and reflect key stakeholder needs and
priorities. Because most companies in Bahrain employ a The Qualifications awarded by Bahrain Polytechnic are 5
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diversity of employees and have international business classified by levels consistent with internationally recognised 7
connections, English is the medium of instruction at the Qualifications Frameworks and the Bahrain Qualifications 8
Polytechnic. Framework1. Achievement of Learning is recognised by the 9
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awarding of credits that are gained by meeting specified 11
Bahrain Polytechnic emphasises Work Integrated Learning Learning Outcomes. One credit equates approximately to 10 12
(WIL) as a key curriculum element in preparing students learning hours, so one year of full-time study (2 Semesters) is 13
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for the world of work. WIL integrates academic and work- usually needed to gain 120 credits. Bachelor’s degrees normally 15
related activities through a Problem Based Learning (PBL) take a minimum of four years to complete as they require a 16
approach that stimulates learning to ensure that students minimum of 480 Credits, of which at least 75 Credits must be at 17
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develop technical knowledge and skills, as well as the or above Level 7 and no more than 60 credits can be at Level 4 or 19
Employability Skills identified by industry as necessary below. 20
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attributes of a ‘work ready’ graduate. Each course within a programme has a credit value and level.
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The Employability Skills Framework was developed by Every student will have their own Individual Study Plan that 24
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Bahrain Polytechnic from an international survey of will cover the duration of their programme. Your Study Plan will 26
previous work and ongoing consultation with Bahrain be discussed with you and approved as part of the Academic 27
companies. These Employability Skills are generic skills Advising processes: please contact the relevant Programme 28
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identified as being critical to gaining and maintaining Manager for more information about this. 30
employment, as well as in operating effectively in personal In approving programmes leading to the award of qualifications 31
and community contexts. They are not taught as specific the Academic Board ensures that consultation with relevant 32
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subjects but integrated across the curriculum. employers and other stakeholders has occurred, and that 34
Work experience, cooperative projects with industry in addition, the programme of study meets the Programme 35
and other WIL experiences provide students, tutors and Regulations Specific to that Award. You will be made aware 36
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the client/employers with the opportunity to provide of the specific requirements of the programme that you are 38
feedback on the development of students’ Employability enrolled in during your introduction and orientation briefing to 39
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Skills. On graduation you will be provided with feedback that area, as well as through the Academic Advising processes.
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on your achievement in developing the following For more information, visit Bahrain Polytechnic’s web-site or talk 42
Employability Skills, as well as an Academic Transcript that to your Programme Manager. 43
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Definitions of Employability Skills at
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Communication Teamwork Problem Solving Planning & Organization 13
Communicate effectively Work effectively independently Analyse a problem Efficiently and 14
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life-long learning. organisational context. to achieve personal and 42
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Approved Academic Programmes/
Qualifications
Use the links to see more details regarding these programmes
Standard Period of Study 2
Qualifications Majors 3
(Required Credits)
Marketing
Accounting
Bachelor of
4 years (480 credits) Banking and Finance
Business 5
Management 6
Human Resource Management 7
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Networking 9
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Bachelor of Management of Information Systems 11
4 years (480 credits)
Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Database Systems 12
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Programming 14
Electronic 15
Bachelor of Engineering Technology 4 years (480 credits) 16
Mechanical 17
Bachelor of Visual Design 4 years (480 credits) 18
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Bachelor of Web Media 4 years (480 credits) 21
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Bachelor of International Logistics Management 4 years (480 credits) 24
Associate Degree in Engineering 4 3 years (360 credits) Mechanical 25
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Certificate in Academic Preparation 1 or 2 Semesters 27
(Foundation Programme) (60 credits) 28
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These academic programmes are administered by three Faculties that oversee all aspects of Academic Quality and Educational 31
Delivery, including the progress of students enrolled in programmes of study associated with these. 32
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If you wish to transfer programme, check the website for the programme and Major transfer period dates, and see 35
Faculty contacts to know more about any particular aspect of a programme. 36
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meet the requirements for both these specialisations, taking more than the usual 4 years to complete credit requirements. 40
3 The content and configuration of programmes and courses are subject to change from time to time (including during the academic year), at the discretion of
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Academic Board (Statute 11/1), and in accordance with policy guidelines that specify transition arrangements for affected students, where this applies. 42
4 Available only to Industry participants in 2012/3 43Student Handbook 2016/17
Academic Calendar
(Key Dates)
The academic calendar is published on the website.
The wall calendar below was correct at time of publishing,
refer to the website for the most up to date version.
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Bahrain Admission to
Polytechnic a Polytechnic
Policies & Programme
Procedures
Bahrain Polytechnic has a comprehensive Quality Management Bahrain Polytechnic has general entry and programme
System in which all the requirements and procedures are requirements for Admission. These are stated in the 5
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stated. Policies and Procedures have been established to Admissions policy and Programme Approval Documents and 7
provide Standards and Guidelines as to the expectations and are published on the Website. 8
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Please see your programme manager, mentor or the Student information. 12
Information Centre if you have questions. Policies and 13
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procedures include the following: Admission to Bahrain Polytechnic programmes is extremely 15
• Enrolment and Academic Progression competitive for new students and students wanting to transfer 16
• Academic Integrity and Honesty programmes. 17
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• Students Rights and Responsibilities 19
• Regulation Governing Probation, Suspension, and Details and the key dates are published on the Website 20
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cancellation/Refusal of Enrolments www.polytechnic.bh and are available from the Student
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• Information Security Information Centre. 23
• Intellectual Property 24
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• Copyrights • General Entry Requirements
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• Health & Safety • How to apply 28
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• Smoke-Free 30
• Communication Systems • Entry Tests 31
• Code of Conduct For Computers Users 32
• Offer of Place and Confirmation 33
• Student Guidance & Support 34
• Support for at Risk Students 35
See Moodle for all policies and procedures 36
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Enrolment (Registration)
Students must maintain a valid enrolment every semester.
That means you must either
• Register for courses and pay fees or Each Semester Students Must
• Apply for Leave of Absence
Students who do not do this will be considered to have
abandoned the course of study and have their enrolment • Register for courses and pay fees
canceled. or
Each Programme has Compulsory and Elective courses that • Apply for Leave of Absence 5
must be completed in no more than twice the length of the 6
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programme to gain a qualification. Please note that some
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courses are only available for students studying towards 9
particular qualifications. 10
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The Registry Student Information Centre (SIC) can give you 13
information and the forms needed to complete enrolment 14
formalities. These must be submitted online through Self 15
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Enrolment (Registration)
Course Registration: Academic Load and Part-time Study
Foundation Students: Certificate in Academic Preparation Each Semester you can enroll in courses up to a maximum of
• Students are registered for courses by the Polytechnic based 65 credits. You may apply for approval to increase this limit to
on the results of your entry test or previous semester and 75 Credits if your CGPA is 3 or more, or it is your final semester
the Degree of choice. to graduate.
Degree Students If you are enrolled in less than 50 credits in a semester you are
• Students register themselves for courses through Self Service classified as Part-Time. The minimum enrolment is 15 credits
Banner based on information provided by the Programme per semester.
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the Bahrain Polytechnic Charter, Statute and Regulations and Polytechnic will reserve a place in your currently enrolled
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Student Timetable
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are calculated on the number of credits you enrol
for each semester. The current tuition fees for a full time
student (60 credits) per semester are:
• Bahraini: BHD 120.
• Non Bahraini: BHD 2520.
Admission fees are to be paid by debit or credit card only.
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Attendance
Attendance at all classes is required. Attendance is important will be taken again. You are expected to be punctual and meet
as classroom activities are designed to develop a range of the attendance requirements for all courses, including online
effective skills that are required by employers. Attendance and meetings, in which you are enrolled.
punctuality are highly desirable employability skills. Students
are expected to arrive on-time and participate in all activities. Your attendance will be taken 10 minutes after classes start for
Tutors record attendance daily for all programmes. the scheduled teaching session. If you arrive after this time you
will be marked as absent.).
Absences in excess of 20% (twenty percent) of the total
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attendance requirements. There have been a number of published deadline with no academic penalty and receive a 8
changes to Attendance procedure. From Semester 1, 2013-14, grade of W (Withdrawn). 9
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the student’s responsibility to check their attendance on SSB. Where there are specific programme or course attendance 12
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the Polytechnic and before each semester starts, or as soon The attendance requirement is set at 80%. The 20% absences 17
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Assessment-related Information
At the beginning of each course, you will be provided with: • You may not begin writing your answers until the
• assessment dates, methods and weightings; examination supervisor announces that you may do so. The
• assessment criteria and standards, required for achieving examiner may allow you to read the test or examination
competency or achievement grades, as applicable; papers for a specified period of time before the writing time
• specific conditions or requirements which may apply to of the test or examination commences.
particular assessments, courses, or programmes; • During an examination or in class assessment, you may not
• the anticipated turn-around time for the return of marked operate any electronic device which has not been approved
assessments. by the examiner. This includes electronic calculators and
• requirements for course completion mobile phones. 5
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assessments. Any material presented for assessment must • You may not share materials or borrow materials from 12
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During formal tests or examinations, you must observe all • You may not continue writing an answer after the 16
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Assessment-related Information
Late Submissions, Resubmissions and Resits An aegrotat is the last resort, with the following preferred
An assessment submitted, without approval, after the stated options:
deadline must be considered a late submission. • an alternative assessment (different time and/or different
assessment);
One resubmission or re-sit will be available per assessment • resit provisions, as provided to other students;
when a student has not met the required standard in an • extension of time to complete an assignment; or
assessment and the successful completion of that assessment • Learning Development Support to undertake the assessment
is a requirement for passing a course. (e.g. use of a writer for an injured arm).
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aegrotat pass procedures, decisions to allow a resit because of from other assessments or class work that the student has 8
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the maximum mark achievable for a late submission or Services at least ten (10) working days before the due date of 27
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Academic Integrity and Honesty
You are an important member of an institution that promotes
academic honesty and integrity.
Academic integrity and honesty refers to general conditions of
Academic misconduct and
honorable and ethical behavior that is characteristic of a strong dishonesty are breaches of
learning and teaching community. The Polytechnic places
a high level of importance on academic honorable as this is
standards of academic integrity
necessary to uphold the Polytechnic’s reputation as a quality and honesty.
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other students and staff); • Cancellation of credit already awarded if academic 20
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Grades and Grade Point Average
All grades shown on SSB gradebook are provisional W Grade
(temporary) until approved by the Academic Board. When If you withdraw after the add and drop period and before the
approved, they will show on your online transcript (SSB). published closing date your academic record and transcript will
record a W (Withdrawn) grade.
Grade Point Averages – calculated per semester and overall
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Reported Grade If you withdraw from courses after the published closing
Grade Point Value date your academic record and transcript will record a WF
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Academic Requirements and
Unsatisfactory Progress
Your academic results are reviewed each semester to evaluate
your academic performance. If you are passing courses, your
academic standing (as shown on your online transcript -SSB)
will be “Good Standing”.
If you have not achieved a Pass Grade in the same course on
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Academic / Non Academic
Achievement Awards
The Polytechnic has processes for recognising and rewarding achievement in many areas of endeavor, both Academic and Non-
academic, including, but not restricted to:
Academic Achievement Non Academic Awards
Students displaying outstanding academic achievement may Non Academic Achievement may be recognised by the
be named on the Dean’s List or the CEO’s List or Best Project Leadership Awards, Student Services Awards, Student
List. Activities Awards, Sports Awards, and others as designated by 5
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‘With Distinction’ to recognise students’ high achievement Examples of activities which may receive a non-academic 9
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may be added as an endorsement to a student’s Academic • Representative for Polytechnic at recruitment activities (e.g. 12
Transcript and the Degree Award certification for those School Visits, Visits, Educational Exhibitions, City Centre Mall 13
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following areas indicates that they best role model a “Work- • Presenting paper at a conference 16
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Graduation
Awards are granted to students on the successful completion Bahrain Polytechnic Bachelor students who met the graduation
of an approved programme determined by the accumulation requirements in July 2013.
of a required number of credits at a defined level as described
in the General Academic Regulations and any requirements To attend the graduation ceremony, students must apply to
specified in the Programme Approval Document (PAD) for Registry by the due dates published annually. If you wish to
each programme (See Moodle or your Academic advisor/ have your qualification conferred in absentia, then you still
mentor for the completion requirements). need to apply on the appropriate form by the advertised date,
but the qualification is then posted to you after the graduation
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advice of Faculty Boards and confirmation by Registry, that The responsibility to plan, organise and co-ordinate official 8
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Education Institution and gives the Board of Trustees the committee of the Senior Management Team (SMT). There is 12
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Academic Records and
Confidentiality
Registry maintains your student record and profile in the
Student Management System which you can view in Self
Service Banner (SSB), and a hard-copy file.
All information about your academic and personal life will
be treated as confidential at Bahrain Polytechnic and will not
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Expectations of Bahrain Polytechnic
Students: Professional Code of
Conduct and Academic Integrity and
Honesty
When you enroll at the Polytechnic, you are agreeing to abide Bahrain Polytechnic is a government institution, and students
by the Bahrain Polytechnic Charter, Statute and any Rules and are advised that participation in any activities of a political 5
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Requirements, Programme specific Regulations (defined in Bahrain Polytechnic. Specifically, distributing leaflets or 8
each Programme Approval Document [PAD]) and General publications; putting posters or other material on notice 9
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Expectations of behavior (covered by the Professional Student boards; collecting signatures and/or donations; and/or 11
Conduct Regulations). arranging gatherings or rallies without permission from the 12
relevant Student Services area is prohibited. And of course, 13
Professional Student Conduct Regulations students must not bring any dangerous items onto campus.
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relationships between individuals, by making everyone aware All students are required to sign the Teaching & Learning 17
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exaggerated accessories such as the following:
a. Ankle or arm chain(s).
i. Note: Anklets and upper arm jewellery are not
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b. Piercings/earrings in unconventional/unfamiliar
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meet the standards of conduct outlined in the agreement and before a stronger penalty will be given. 8
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In the event of a breach of the rules and regulations, or • Referral to appropriate support services. 12
failure to meet the standards of conduct outlined above, the • Suspension from class. 13
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Student Appeals
The Appeals Policy has changed. For information about academic appeals see the
Student Academic Appeal flowchart, the Polytechnic website
Student Academic Appeals www.polytechnic.bh or seek advice from your mentor, tutor,
Policy reference: A/AB/025 Programme Manager or Registry SIC staff.
As part of the Polytechnic’s approach in providing a fair, safe Student NON-Academic Appeals
and productive study environment, consideration of academic Please refer to the relevant Policy or Regulation for all non
appeals will be dealt with fairly, consistently, promptly, with academic appeal provisions.
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