Four academics from RMIT University have been dismissed following an e-book scandal in which students were forced to buy their lecturers' books in order to access mandatory tests.

The disciplinary action comes after the university's College of Business students were told they had to purchase e-textbooks written by their lecturers for $50 or more.

Four RMIT academics have been dismissed after forcing students to buy their e-books. Credit:Joe Armao

When students bought the books from a site that sold textbooks written by a number of RMIT business lecturers, they received a password to access compulsory online quizzes.

The College of Business academics were stood down on full pay in September while external auditors PwC investigated the scheme.



RMIT University confirmed it had taken disciplinary action against the four academics and that their employment ceased on Wednesday.