EBS CODE OF ETHICS
The EBS Code of Ethics establishes the ethical foundations that guide behavior, decision-making, and professional conduct within the academic community of Enigma Business School (EBS). This Code reflects the institution’s commitment to integrity, fairness, respect, transparency, and responsible leadership. It serves as a reference for students, faculty, administrators, staff, and institutional partners in all academic and professional interactions.
The Code of Ethics is organized into three primary components: Ethical Behavior Code, Respect Code, and Honor Code. Together, they define expectations for conduct, outline responsibility standards, and reinforce the values that support the learning environment at EBS.
Ethical Behavior Code
The Ethical Behavior Code outlines principles that ensure honesty, accountability, and responsible actions in academic and professional settings.
Key expectations include:
Acting with honesty and integrity in all academic work
Submitting original work and acknowledging the contributions of others
Using institutional resources responsibly and transparently
Avoiding conflict of interest, misrepresentation, or unethical conduct
Reporting unethical behavior through appropriate institutional channels
Ethical behavior supports decision-making grounded in facts, fairness, and long-term institutional responsibility.
Respect Code
The Respect Code emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive, inclusive, and dignified academic environment. Respect is fundamental to the character of EBS as a global distance learning institution serving students from diverse cultural, professional, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Members of the academic community are expected to:
Communicate in a professional and courteous manner
Value diverse perspectives, cultural differences, and academic inquiry
Ensure equal opportunity in learning and institutional participation
Protect individual dignity and intellectual property
Promote a learning environment free from harassment, discrimination, or intimidation
Respect strengthens interpersonal trust and supports collaborative learning.
Honor Code
The Honor Code defines standards of academic integrity and clarifies responsibilities related to evaluation, assessment, and institutional representation.
Core principles include:
Completing examinations, assignments, research, and projects honestly
Refraining from plagiarism, falsification, or unauthorized collaboration
Respecting confidentiality in academic administration and data use
Upholding the credibility of institutional documents, credentials, and degree verification systems
Representing EBS with integrity in external academic or professional contexts
Violations of the Honor Code result in formal institutional procedures, which may involve academic sanctions, administrative review, or disciplinary action.
Implementation and Enforcement
The EBS Code of Ethics applies to all academic activities and institutional interactions. Implementation is supported through:
Mandatory student and faculty orientation on ethics policies
Academic integrity monitoring systems
Clear reporting procedures and confidentiality protections
Policy documentation, review, and corrective support
Collaboration between academic leadership, governance committees, and quality assurance personnel
Disciplinary processes prioritize fairness, due process, and corrective learning while ensuring accountability.
Alignment with Institutional Values
The Code of Ethics directly reflects the core values of Enigma Business School:
Ethics guides responsible judgment and moral awareness
Knowledge promotes intellectual honesty and academic rigor
Experience encourages practical learning grounded in real-world challenges
Leadership supports professional conduct and institutional responsibility
Ethics is not viewed as a regulatory requirement, but as a cultural norm that supports academic excellence, credibility, and institutional reputation.
Accessibility and Awareness
The Code of Ethics is publicly available through:
The official EBS website
Student and faculty handbooks
Learning Management System resources
Policy documentation archives
Students, faculty, staff, and partners are expected to read, understand, and comply with this Code throughout their involvement with EBS.