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Professional Behavior
Visitors, the esteemed staff, and faculty members hold professional conduct in high regard.
Consequently, it is incumbent upon all participants to diligently cultivate a demeanor
characterized by warm and respectful interactions with visitors, professors, and staff members.

Professional behavior among Swiss School of Management students encompasses a set of conduct
standards that reflect the values and expectations of a scholarly and professional environment. It
entails demonstrating a high level of maturity, responsibility, and integrity in various aspects of
academic life. The following components can define student professional standards:

1. Respectful and Courteous Communication: Students are expected to communicate
with professors, staff, and fellow students respectfully and politely. This includes using
appropriate language, listening attentively, and expressing opinions constructively and
conservatively.
2. Punctuality and Attendance: Adhering to class schedules, arriving on time, and
attending all classes and academic activities are crucial aspects of professional behavior.
Students should prioritize their commitments and demonstrate reliability by being
present and engaged in their academic pursuits.
3. Responsibility and Accountability: Responsibility for one's actions, assignments, and
commitments are vital to professional behavior. Students should meet deadlines, fulfill
their obligations, and be accountable for their academic performance.
4. Collaboration and Teamwork: Engaging in collaborative projects and group work is
expected in school settings. Students should actively participate, contribute ideas, listen
to others, and work collaboratively towards shared goals, demonstrating teamwork skills
and mutual respect.
5. Professional Appearance: Students are expected to present themselves in a neat,
appropriate, and professional manner is generally expected. This includes adhering to any
specified guidelines regarding attire for presentations, meetings, or professional events.
6. Open-mindedness and Inclusivity: Professional behavior involves embracing diversity,
being open to different perspectives, and treating others with inclusivity and fairness.
Students should foster an environment of respect, recognizing and valuing the
contributions of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. This is especially
important in the international context the Swiss School of Management provides.

By embodying these principles of professional behavior, university students can cultivate a
positive academic environment, build strong relationships, and develop the necessary skills and
attributes for their future careers.

Social and Cultural Activities
Individual or group initiatives to organize activities are welcome. Provisions are made for
participants to organize and obtain approval from the In-Residence Program Site director for
special activities. Students are also encouraged to join the Swiss School of Management Rotaract
Club.

Behavior Outside the School
The reputation of the Swiss School of Management is also communicated by the behavior and
attitude of students outside the school. Students are expected to behave well outside of the
institution's grounds. Remarks or complaints about students’ behavior may interrupt studies.
Refer to Prohibited Conduct in the section below for a complete definition of forbidden behavior.

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