Teaching and Examination Regulations
2012/2013
for the Master's :
Accounting
Econometrics & Mathematical Economics
Economics
Economics and Finance of Ageing
Finance
Fiscal Economics
Information Management
International Management
Marketing Management
Marketing Research
Operations Research and Management Science
Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
This is a translation of the Dutch OER for Master programmes TiSEM
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS......................................................................... 4
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................ .. 4
Article 1.1
Scope
Article 1.2
Definition of terms
CHAPTER 2 PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND ADMISSION.............................................. 5
SECTION 1. PREVIOUS EDUCATION............................................................................ 5
Article 2.1
Previous education for the Master's degree programmes
Article 2.2
Language requirements for the Master's degree programmes
SECTION 2. ADMISSION PROCEDURE......................................................................... 6
Article 2.3
Start date
Article 2.4
Submission of application
Article 2.5
Registration
CHAPTER 3 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME....................................................... 8
SECTION 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME....................................................... 8
Article 3.1
Aim of the programme
Article 3.2
Final qualifications
Article 3.3
Programme design
Article 3.4
Study load
Article 3.5
Academic calendar
Article 3.6
Language of instruction
SECTION 2. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME........................................................ 8
Article 3.7
Programme structure
Article 3.8
Choice of electives
SECTION 3. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS................................9
Article 3.9
(Preliminary) examinations
Article 3.10
Admission rules within the programme
Article 3.11
Form of the (preliminary) examinations
Article 3.12
Determination of the result
Article 3.13
Period of validity
Article 3.14
Right of inspection
Article 3.15
Exemption from (preliminary) examination
Article 3.16
Replacement of compulsory courses
Article 3.17
Examination
Article 3.18
Degree
CHAPTER 4 STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE................................................... 11
Article 4.1
Student progress administration
Article 4.2
Student support and guidance
Article 4.3
Studying with a physical or mental disability
Article 4.4
Studying and top-class sport
CHAPTER 5 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS................................................................ 12
Article 5.1
Transitional provisions
CHAPTER 6 FINAL PROVISIONS............................................................................... 12
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Article
Article
Article
Article
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Legal protection
Amendments
Publication
Effective date
APPENDICES:
1. Composition of the programmes................................................................................ 14
2. Dual-degree agreements in 2012/13.......................................................................... 36
3. Entry requirements for progression from Bachelor's to Master's degree
programmes....................................................................................................... 41
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
Article 1.1 Scope
1. These regulations apply to the education and the examinations for the Master's degree
programmes in:
Accounting
Econometrics & Mathematical Economics
Economics
Economics and Finance of Ageing
Finance
Fiscal Economics
Information Management
International Management
Marketing Management
Marketing Research
Operations Research and Management Science
Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
henceforth referred to as: the programme. The programme is provided by the Tilburg School
of Economics and Management of Tilburg University, henceforth referred to as: the School.
Article 1.2 Definition of terms
1. Where the terms that appear in these regulations also appear in the Dutch Higher Education
and Research Act (WHW), they will have the meaning given to them in that Act.
2. The following definitions will apply in these regulations:
a. the Act: the Dutch Higher Education and Research Act (WHW).
b. course: a unit of study within a programme in the meaning of Section 7.3, subsection 2 of
the Act;
c. dual degree: a programme provided jointly by Tilburg University and a partner university,
which allows selected students to receive a diploma from both institutions after
successfully completing the programme;
d. examination: the totality of preliminary examinations passed within a degree programme,
if necessary supplemented by an investigation of the student's knowledge, understanding
and skills, conducted by examiners appointed by the Examination Committee;
e. Examination Committee: a committee appointed by the Management Board within the
meaning of Section 7.12 of the Act;
f. examination candidate: a person who undergoes a test, preliminary examination or final
examination;
g. examiner: a member of staff or an external expert who conducts tests and/or preliminary
examinations within a course and has been appointed in this capacity by the Examination
Committee;
h. instruction period: the period within a programme during which instruction is provided in a
study unit-based or semester-based system;
i. invigilator: an examiner or other person appointed on behalf of the Examination
Committee who is present during tests/preliminary examinations in order to ensure that
they are conducted in a fair and proper manner;
j. preliminary examination: written or oral test(s) which need to be passed in completion of
the course
k. programme: the Master's degree programmes specified in Article 1.1;
l. resit: a second opportunity to pass a course within the academic year;
m. semester: instruction period within the academic year;
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n. student: a person who has enrolled at the university with a view to receiving instruction
and/or taking the tests and being examined for one or more programmes;
o. study unit: a period of instruction within the academic year;
p. test: investigation of the student's knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to a
subject, and the assessment of the results of this investigation;
CHAPTER 2 PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND ADMISSION
SECTION 1. PREVIOUS EDUCATION
Article 2.1
Previous education for the Master's degree programmes
1. Subject to the stipulations in Article 2.2 and Article 2.5, the Examination Committee will admit
students with one of the following previous education profiles to a Master's degree
programme with effect from academic year 2012/2013:
a. a completed Bachelor's degree programme (including specifically required courses
pursued at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management of Tilburg University) which
corresponds to the Master's degree programme as set out in Appendix 3.
b. in addition to a Bachelor's degree, and considering paragraph 6 of this article, a preMaster's programme completed at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management of
Tilburg University which corresponds to the relevant Master's degree programme and
entitles the candidate to admission to that programme, as set out in Appendix 3.
c. previous education profiles as referred to under a and b with a maximum of 12
ECTS still open.
d. successful completion of a programme that the Examination Committee deems equivalent
to the previous education profile referred to in (a).
2. As of September 2013 admission to a masterprogramme is only granted with a completed
previous education profile as referred to under section 1, a, b and d.
3. As of the same date admission to a masterprogramme will be granted without having completed the
previous education as mentioned under 1, a and b, with a maximum of 12 ECTS open In the event
of the following personal circumstances:
- illness;
- a physical, sensory, or other functional disorder;
- pregnancy;
- extraordinary family circumstances;
- membership or chairmanship of the University Council, the School Council, the
Education Committee or another position on a board supported by a university grant of
at least 4 months;
- on the recommendation of the student dean: top-athlete status, acknowledged by the
Executive Board.
4. The personal circumstances specified above will only be taken into consideration if they have been
instrumental in preventing the student from obtaining the requisite number of ECTS credits.
Furthermore, they must have been reported to the student counselor and/or academic advisor
within two months after the beginning of the circumstances either by or on behalf of the student
him/herself.
5. Students with a previous education as referred to in Article 2.1 paragraph 1(c) that has not
been pursued at a higher education institution in the Netherlands may be requested to submit
their results in the Graduate Management Admission Test (for Master’s degree programmes
in Business Studies ) or the Princeton Graduate Record Exam (for Master's degree
programmes in Economics).
6. Requests for admission to a Master's degree programme other than as specified above will
be refused. In individual cases the Examination Committee may decide to admit the applicant
to a preparatory programme, upon completion of which he/she will be admitted to the
Master's degree programme.
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7. The Premaster's programme for 2012-2013 guarantees admission to a single, specifically
designated Master's degree programme in 2013-2014. Intake into the Master's degree
programme in subsequent academic years may be subject to additional requirements.
8. In principle, the integrated Pre-master's programme for 2012-2013 guarantees admission to a
single, specifically designated Master's degree programme either in 2013-2014 or in 20142015 depending on the duration of the programme. Changes to the content of the programme
may only be imposed if students can reasonably be expected to adapt their study plans.
9. In addition to the above, participation in a dual-degree programme requires selection according to
the criteria laid down in the dual-degree agreement.
Article 2.2
Language requirements for the Master's degree programmes
1. An adequate knowledge of the Dutch language is required for the Master's and pre-Master's
programmes in Fiscal Economics and Marketing Management (Dutch track). Non-native
speakers of Dutch can demonstrate an adequate knowledge of the Dutch language by
obtaining one of the following language proficiency certificates: the State Examination in
Dutch as a Second Language (NT2), the Certificate in Dutch as a Foreign Language
(CNaVT), the PTHO (Profile for Language Proficiency in Higher Education) or the PAT
(Profile for Academic Language Proficiency). For German speakers it is sufficient to have
passed the final examination in Tilburg University’s ‘Niederländisch; Intensivkurs für
Deutschsprachige’ course.
2. All Master's and pre-Master's programmes not specified in paragraph 1 require an adequate
knowledge of English. This can be demonstrated by completing a Bachelor's degree
programme in English.
3. Notwithstanding the stipulations in paragraph 2, an adequate knowledge of the English
language for the Master's and pre-Master's programmes can also be demonstrated with one
of the following test results:
a. a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test with a minimum score of 575
for the paper-based version, 232 for the computer version or 90 for the internet
version;
b. an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test with an overall
minimum score of 6.5 and no individual scores below 6.0 in the separate sections of
the test;
c. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with a minimum score A, B or C
d. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
4. Applicants who have passed an examination in a pre-university education (VWO) or Senior
General Secondary Education (HAVO) programme will be presumed to have taken English as
part of this examination and are exempted from the requirements set out in paragraphs 2 and
3 of this article.
SECTION 2. ADMISSION PROCEDURE.
Article 2.3
Start date
1. The programmes, with the exception of Accounting, Fiscal Economics and International
Management, start once per academic year (1 September). Assessment of previous education
requirements will be based on results obtained before this date.
2. Students can start twice per academic year with the Accounting, Fiscal Economics or
International Management programme (1 September and 1 February). Assessment of previous
education requirements will be based on results obtained before these dates.
Article 2.4
Submission of application for the Master's degree programme
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1. Students with a diploma obtained abroad and students who are not currently registered at
Tilburg University should submit an application for the programme. The application should be
sent to:
Tilburg University
Tilburg School of Economics and Management
t.a.v. Admission Office
Room K 09
Postbus 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
The Netherlands
2. The deadlines for submission of applications for the Master's degree programme are as
follows:
a. No later than 15 April for students who are not of Dutch nationality and do not hold a
permanent residence permit for one of the other EEA countries1 or for Australia, Canada,
Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the United States or the Vatican City.
b. No later than 1 July for students who are not of Dutch nationality but hold a permanent
residence permit for one of the other EEA countries or for Australia, Canada, Japan,
Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the United States or the Vatican City.
c. No later than 1 September for students with Dutch nationality.
3. An application consists of:
a. a short letter requesting admission to the programme;
b. a curriculum vitae giving full details of the applicant's educational background;
c. a copy of the passport page containing personal details;
d. certified copies of diplomas obtained (secondary and higher/university education) and
lists of marks;
e. official translations (if the diplomas/marks lists are not in Dutch, English, French or
German).
4. Applications will only be processed if the documentation is complete. An admission decision
will be reached within 6 weeks of receiving the application. Applicants will be notified of the
decision in writing.
Article 2.5
Registration
1. Students with a current registration may indicate the Master's degree programme for which
they wish to be registered by reacting on the emailinstructions, they will be receiving from
the Central Student Administration of Tilburg University as of June. The student
administration will check the student progress records to establish whether admission to the
desired Master's programme is possible.
2. Students with a bachelor’s degree of Tilburg School of Economics and Management, without
current registration must apply for admittance to the Master’s degree programme before 1
July. This application must be addressed to the Education Office of Tilburg School of
Economics and Management.
3. If the student has been admitted to the Master's degree programme per September 1 he/she
should complete the registration before September 15th by registering with the student
administration and satisfying the financial requirements. To ensure timely processing before
the start of the academic year the application should be returned before 1 August.
4. Students who want to start the Accounting, Fiscal Economics, or International Management
programme in February need to contact the Education Office before December 15.
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The EEA countries are: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia,
Slovakia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland
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CHAPTER 3 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
SECTION 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME.
Article 3.1
Aim of the programme
The aims of the programmes are as follows:
a. to enable students to acquire knowledge, skills and an academic attitude in/towards
the field concerned;
b. to provide students with academic training;
c. to prepare students for a career in academia or as a researcher.
Article 3.2
Final qualifications
The final qualifications can be found in the description of the programme in the electronic study
guide.
Article 3.3
Programme design
The programmes are provided on a full-time basis.
Article 3.4
Study load
1. The programmes have the following study load: 60 ECTS credits.
2. The study load of the courses is as follows:
a. within the Master's degree programmes: 6 ECTS credits, except for the Master's thesis,
which has a study load of 18 ECTS credits;
b. notwithstanding the stipulations in paragraph a, the study load within the Fiscal Economics
Master's degree programme is: 6, 7.5, 9 or 12 ECTS credits. The Master's thesis for this
programme has a study load of 15 ECTS credits. The Master’s degree programmes
International Management and Marketing Research comprime courses with a studyload of 3
or 6 ECTS. The Master’s thesis for these programmes have a study load of 18 ECTS
credits.
Article 3.5
Academic calendar
The academic year in the Master's degree programmes consists of one semester and two study
units, except for the the programme Accounting, which has four study units.
Article 3.6
Language of instruction
1. The language of instruction in the Fiscal Economics programme is Dutch. The programme
Marketing Management has a Dutch and an English track.
2. The language of instruction in the other programmes is English.
3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, one or more of the courses that make up the programme may
be conducted in English. The course description in the electronic study guide states the
language of instruction within the course.
SECTION 2. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
Article 3.7
Programme structure
1. Appendix 1 lists the courses that make up the programmes and shows how they are
timetabled.
2. If one or more of the Master's degree programmes form(s) part of a dual-degree programme,
there may be changes to the composition and the timetabling of the programme. See
Appendix 2.
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3. If a student wishes to combine several Master's degree programmes, the programmes may
be subject to additional requirements. See Appendix 1.
Article 3.8
Choice of electives
1. Appendix 1 indicates whether the electives chosen within the programme must consist of
courses from certain elective clusters or whether students can make a free choice.
2. If there is a free choice of electives, the student should take the following requirements into
consideration:
a. The courses should be at Master's level.
b. The content of the courses must not overlap with the other courses from the Master's
degree programme or with courses that form part of the previous education as referred to
in Article 2.1.
c. The courses must satisfy any additional, programme-specific requirements.
d. A course on the basis of which an exemption or replacement of compulsory courses is
granted, cannot be included as elective.
3. Replacing courses from a specified cluster by courses of another cluster is not allowed.
4. Courses not offered by the School should be approved by the Examination Committee before
they can be included as electives.
5. Not withstanding section 2 electives chosen in the Master’s programmes Economics,
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research and Management Science and
Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science should always be approved by the Examination
Committee.
SECTION 3. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS
Article 3.9
(Preliminary) examinations
1. In general, there are two opportunities to take the (preliminary) examinations for the
programme courses during the academic year in which the course is offered.
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, only one opportunity is offered to pass the course Master’s
thesis.
3. The first (preliminary) examinations for the programme courses take place immediately after
the instruction period. The resits are scheduled after the next instruction period. This
paragraph is not applicable to courses which are provided by another faculty or university.
4. The examination periods are announced via the electronic study guide before the start of the
academic year.
5. The Examination Committee is responsible for organizing and coordinating the (preliminary)
examinations. The guidelines are incorporated in the Examination Committee Rules and
Guidelines.
Article 3.10
Admission rules within the programme
1. Admission to the courses, (preliminary) examinations and final examinations for the
programme is restricted to students who have been admitted to the programme.
2. If admission to the programme has been granted on the basis of Article 2.1, paragraph 2,
students are only allowed to submit the Master's thesis if they have completed the previous
education as referred to in Article 2.1, paragraph 1.
3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, students are only allowed to participate in the (preliminary)
examination for the Master's thesis in the Fiscal Economics Master's degree programme if
they have completed the previous education as referred to in Article 2.1, paragraph 1.
4. At the request of the student, the Examination Committee may deviate from the provisions of
paragraphs 2 and 3 in special circumstances.
5. Participation in programme courses may be subject to more specific entry requirements.
These are outlined in Appendix 1 and in the description of the course concerned in the
electronic study guide.
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6. Admission to the examination is subject to Article 3.17, paragraph 2.
Article 3.11
Form of the preliminary examinations
1. The electronic study guide states whether the preliminary examination is conducted in writing,
orally or by means of a proficiency test.
2. At the request of the student or the examiner, the Examination Committee may decide to
conduct a preliminary examination in a different form for a particular student.
3. Oral tests are not conducted with more than one person at a time, unless the Examination
Committee has decreed otherwise.
4. Oral tests are public, except in special cases where the Examination Committee or the
examiner concerned has decreed otherwise or in case the student has lodged an objection.
Article 3.12
Determination of the result
1. The result for a course is determined on the basis of the results of the tests from this course.
Additional requirements, such as participation in group assignments can be taken into
account in the determination of the result. The assessment of the results of subtests is
announced at the beginning of the academic year.
2. The examiner determines the result of a written test within 15 working days after the test has
taken place.
3. If a student takes several preliminary examinations for a course, the highest score obtained
will count towards the result.
4. The examiner determines the result of an oral test immediately after the test ends and also
presents a certificate to the student.
5. The result of a preliminary examination is only valid after publication in the individual student
progress records, which are made available by Tilburg University's Central Student
Administration. Publication will take place within five working days after the determination of
the result as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. Possible inaccuracies in this publication could
be changed.
6. The provisions of paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 apply to the preliminary examinations offered by the
School.
Article 3.13
Period of validity
1. Successfully completed courses remain valid indefinitely.
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the Examination Committee may require a student to take an
additional or replacement preliminary examination for a particular course if the original
preliminary examination was passed more than three years before the Master's examination.
3. The previous paragraphs are also applicable to exemptions.
Article 3.14
Right of inspection
1. Section 7.13, subsection 2(p) of the Act lays down rules concerning inspection.
2. Pursuant to Section 7.13, subsection 2(p) of the Act, students may inspect their work for a
period of six weeks after the publication of the result of a written preliminary examination. The
time and place of inspection are determined in consultation with the lecturer.
3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, the lecturer may stipulate that the inspection or perusal occurs
on two different days, at a place and time determined by the lecturer. The lecturer must
communicate these dates to the students. If the student concerned can prove that force
majeure prevented him/her from appearing at that particular time and place, the lecturer,
acting on the advice of the Examination Committee, will offer him/her another opportunity, if
possible within the period stated in paragraph 2.
4. During the inspection, the student may peruse the questions and terms of reference of the
preliminary examination concerned, and also (if possible) the standards that were applied in
the assessment.
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Article 3.15
Exemption from (preliminary) examination
1. At the student's request and acting on the advice of the examiner concerned, the
Examination Committee may exempt the student from the (preliminary) examinations of a
programme course if he/she has successfully completed a course at another university that
covers all of the educational objectives of the course concerned.
2. In general, exemption as referred to in paragraph 1 is not possible if the course for which the
exemption is requested was completed while the student was enrolled in the programme at
Tilburg University.
3. Paragraph 2 does not apply to courses completed for another programme at Tilburg
University.
4. The exemption referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted up to a maximum of 12 ECTS
credits.
5. Exemption cannot be granted within the programme for the Master's thesis.
6. Instead of a mark, the word “exemption” is noted for the course concerned in the student
progress records and marks list.
Article 3.16
Replacement of compulsory courses
1. Students must take the programme courses (compulsory course codes) in order to meet their
learning commitments.
2. In accordance with paragraph 3 of this article, the Examination Committee may decide in
exceptional cases that a compulsory course may be replaced with another course.
3. The student should request the Examination Committee's permission to replace the course in
advance.
4. In the student progress records and marks list, the compulsory course is replaced with an
entry stating the approved replacement course (including the mark).
Article 3.17
Examination
1. The Examination Committee will determine the result of the examination as soon as the
student furnishes sufficient evidence of the preliminary examinations that he/she has passed
within the Master's programme and the academic training thus acquired.
2. If admission to the Master's degree programme has been granted on the basis of Article 2.1,
paragraph 2, the examination result will be determined after the previous education as
referred to in Article 2.1 paragraph 1 has been completed.
3. Before determining the result of the examination, the Examination Committee may conduct an
investigation of the student's knowledge with respect to one or more courses or aspects of
the programme, if and insofar as the results of the preliminary examinations in question give
it cause to do so.
4. The rules governing examination results are set out in the Examination Committee Rules and
Guidelines.
Article 3.18
Degree
1. The degree of Master of Science is awarded to students who have passed the examination in
the master programmes:
2. The degree conferred will be indicated on the examination certificate.
CHAPTER 4 STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
Article 4.1
Student progress administration
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1. The School is responsible for recording students’ results.
2. At the request of the School, the Central Student Administration of Tilburg University records
students’ results in the central study progress database.
Article 4.2
Student support and guidance
1. The School ensures that all students registered for the programme are able to claim guidance
in study-related matters.
2. Entitlement to student support and guidance includes:
a. the opportunity to have progress monitoring discussions;
b. information about the electives;
c. referral to other advisory bodies;
d. information about study skills training.
Article 4.3
Studying with a physical or mental disability
1. Students with a handicap or chronic illness are offered the opportunity to tailor their studies,
as far as is reasonably possible, to the limitations that are associated with their disorder.
2. With requests for adaptation of exam procedures and facilities the student should contact the
central ‘Digitaal Meldpunt Functiebeperking’. Evidence of the physical or mental disability
must be presented. (see for specifics the Rules and Regulations).
3. The student must contact the student counsellor before 1 January in order to be considered
for financial compensation in relation to a delay in the progress of his/her studies that is due
to the physical or mental disability.
Article 4.4
Studying and top-class sport
1. Students who engage in top-class sport can apply for top-athlete status, which entitles them
to additional facilities (e.g. student support and guidance and/or financial remuneration).
2. The School will do what it can to provide additional facilities in terms of student support and
guidance, for example by offering additional or alternative preliminary examinations,
exemption from attendance requirements, replacement assignments, etc.
3. Students with top-athlete status who wish to avail themselves of the above-mentioned
facilities should reach an agreement with their academic advisor at the beginning of the
academic year with a view to drawing up a study plan. No facilities will be offered
subsequently.
CHAPTER 5 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Article 5.1
Transitional provisions
1. The School will make transitional arrangements in the event of changes in course availability
that result from changes in the composition of the programme.
2. After a particular course has been offered for the last time, students will generally be offered
a further two opportunities to take preliminary examinations in the following academic year. In
special cases, the Examination Committee may decide that an additional or alternative
transitional arrangement is required.
CHAPTER 6 FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 6.1
Legal protection
The Examination Appeals Board is authorized to deal with an appeal lodged by the party
concerned in relation to the cases referred to in Section 7.61 of the Act.
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Article 6.2
Amendments
1. Amendments to these regulations will be adopted by the Dean in a separate decision, after
having heard the advice of the Programme Committee and consulted with the School Council.
2. An amendment to these regulations will not concern the current academic year unless it does
not harm the interests of students.
Article 6.3
Publication
1. The Dean will be responsible for publishing these regulations, the rules and guidelines laid
down by the Examination Committee and any amendments to these documents.
2. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the documents referred to in paragraph 1 from
the Education Office.
Article 6.4
Date of commencement
These regulations will take effect on September 1 st 2012.
As decreed by the Dean on June 14th 2012.
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Appendix 1 Composition of the programmes (MSc)
MSc Accounting 1B300 (English) 2012-2013 (2 entry moments)
International track
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
specifics
1.1
324039
Management Control Systems
6
Block 1 and 2
Cluster A
Choose 6 ECTS from cluster A (courses offered during full semester)
1.1
323059
Financial Statement Analysis
6
1.1
324037
Advanced Management Accounting
6
Cluster B
Cluster A
Cluster A
Choose 12 ECTS from cluster B
1.1
323060
Investment Analysis
6
Cluster B Block 1 and 2
1.1
323058
Corporate Valuation
6
Cluster B Block 1 and 2
1.1
325060
Strategic Management
6
Cluster B Block 1 and 2
1.1
320066
Advanced Accounting Information Systems
6
Cluster B Block 1 and 2
1.2
323039
Financial Analysis and Investor Behaviour
6
Cluster B Block 3
1.2
32304A
Treasury Management
6
Cluster B Block 3
1.2
324059
Corporate Financial Reporting
6
Block 3
1.2
324028
Advanced Financial Accounting
6
Block 4
1.2
324027
Financial Information in Capital Markets
6
Is offered during full semester
1.1/1.2
390301
Master Thesis Accounting
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The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
to start the Master's thesis
Before being allowed to start the masterthesis a
thesisproposal, written in the semester before the semester in which the thesis
will be written, must been finished and accepted.
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MSc Accounting 1B300 (English) 2012-2013 (2 entry moments)
Track CFA 1B301
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
Specifics
1.1
324039
Management Control Systems
6
Block 1 and 2
1.1
323059
Financial Statement Analysis
6
Block 1 and 2
1.1
323060
Investment Analysis
6
Block 1 and 2
1.1
323063
Emperical methods in Finance
6
Block 1 and 2
1.2
324059
Corporate Financial Reporting
6
Block 3
1.2
323039
Financial Analysis and Investor Behaviour
6
Block 3
1.2
324028
Advanced Financial Accounting
6
Block 4
1.1/1.2
390301
Master Thesis Accounting
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
to start the Master's thesis
Before being allowed to start the masterthesis a
thesisproposal, written in the semester before the semester in which the thesis
will be written, must been finished and accepted.
MSc Accounting 1B300 (English) 2012-2013 (2 entry moments)
Professional Track (RA/RC) 1B302
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
Specifics
1.1
324054
Advanced Auditing
6
Block 1 and 2
1.1
324039
Management Control Systems
6
Block 1 and 2
1.1
320066
Advanced Accounting Information Systems
6
Block 1 and 2
1.1
324037
Advanced Management Accounting
6
Cluster A
1.1
323059
Financial Statement Analysis
6
Cluster A
1.2
324059
Corporate Financial Reporting
6
Block 3
1.2
324028
Advanced Financial Accounting
6
Block4
1.2
324027
Financial Information in Capital Markets
6
Block 3 and 4
1.1/1.2
390301
Master Thesis Accounting
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
Cluster A
Choose 6 ECTS from cluster A; courses offered during full semester
15
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
to start the Master's thesis
Before being allowed to start the masterthesis a
thesisproposal, written in the semester before the semester in which the thesis
will be written, must been finished and accepted.
16
MSc Econometrics & Mathematical Economics 1C300 (English) 2012-2013
Track Econometrics 1C301
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
specifics
1.1
230227
Econometric Theory
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C9
Empirical Finance
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C5
Microeconometrics
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C7
Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
6
Cluster A
1.2
230247
Quantitative Models in Marketing
6
Choice
Cluster
Cluster A
Choose 24 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
Cluster B
Cluster A
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
1.1 + 1.2
35M???
Course not chosen in cluster A
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C2
Dynamic Real Investment
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C1
Financial Models
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C8
Pension System Design
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C3
Simulation
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M3C1
Nonlinear and Robust Optimization
6
Cluster B
1.2
35M3C4
Games and Cooperative Behavior
6
Cluster B
1.2
35M2C7
Issues in Finance and Insurance
6
Cluster B
1.2
35M3C2
Management Science
6
Cluster B
1.1 + 1.2
35M???
Free elective
6
Cluster B: course must be approved by the examination committee beforehand.
For possibilities consult the programmedescription in the Electronic Studyguide.
Cluster C
1.1 + 1.2
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster C
35M???
Free elective
6
Cluster C: Course not chosen from courses in cluster A or B or any other course
offered by the Tilburg School of Ecnomics and Management; course must be
approved by the examination committee beforehand.
1.2
390302
Master Thesis Econometics and Mathematical
Economics
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, must be successfully completed in order to
start the Master's thesis Moroevoer 30 ECTS credits from courses in the Master’s
programme must be obtained.
17
MSc Econometrics & Mathematical Economics1C300 (English) 2012-2013
Track Mathematical Economics 1C302
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
specifics
1.1
35M1C2
Dynamic Real Investment
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M3C1
Nonlinear and Robust Optimization
6
Cluster A
1.1
330081
Seminar
6
Cluster A
Choice
Cluster
Cluster A
Choose 24 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
Competitiveness
of
the
European
Economy
1.2
35M3C4
Games and Cooperative Behavior
6
Cluster A
1.2
230224
Micro 3 : Incomplete Information
6
Cluster A
1.1 + 1.2
35M???
Course not chosen in cluster A
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C9
Empirical Finance
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C7
Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C5
Microeconometrics
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C1
Financial Models
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C8
Pension System Design
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C3
Simulation
6
Cluster B
1.2
35M3C2
Management Science
6
Cluster B
1.2
35M2C7
Issues in Finance and Insurance
6
Cluster B
1.1 + 1.2
35M??
Free elective
6
Cluster B: course must be approved by the examination committee beforehand.
Cluster B
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
For possibilities consult the programme description in the Electronic Studyguide.
Cluster C
1.1 + 1.2
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster C
35M??
Free elective
6
Cluster C: Course not chosen from courses in cluster A or B or any other course
offered by the Tilburg School of Ecnomics and Management; course must be
approved by the examination committee beforehand.
1.2
390302
Master Thesis Econometrics and Mathematical
Economics
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, must be successfully completed in order to
start the Master's thesis. Moreover 30 ECTS credits from courses in the Master’s
programme must be obtained.
18
MSc Economics 1D300 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
310138
Applied Methods for Economists
6
1.1 + 1.2
3ME???
Free electives Master
12
1.1
323037
Corporate Governance and Restructuring
6
1.1
323060
Investment Analysis
6
Cluster A
1.1
310141
Seminar Financial Economics
6
Cluster A
1.1
330075
Seminar Development and Growth
6
Cluster A
1.1
330076
Seminar Game Theory and Industrial Organisation
6
Cluster A
1.1
330081
Seminar Competitiveness of the European Economy
6
Cluster A
1.1
330079
Seminar Public Economics
6
Cluster A
1.2
310142
Seminar Financial Markets and Institutions
6
Cluster A
1.2
310143
Seminar Taxation and Trade
6
Cluster A
1.2
330080
Seminar Competition Policy
6
Cluster A
1.2
330077
Seminar Environmental Economics
6
Cluster A
1.2
330078
Seminar Labour Economics
6
Cluster A
1.2
330082
Seminar Competition and Regulation in Network Industries
6
Cluster A
1.2
310146
Seminar Competition and Regulation in Health Care Markets
6
Cluster A
1.1/1.2
390303
Master Thesis Economics
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units
Cluster A
specifics
Choose 24 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
Cluster A
specifically required, or the pre-Master's programme must be
successfully completed in order to start the Master's thesis
It is possible to choose a specialization within this Master’s degree programme. The specialization will be stated on the list of marks for students who meet the requirements listed
below. Please note that only one specialization can be included on the list of marks.
The following course units are compulsory for the Socio-Economic Policy specialization:
Seminar Public Economics
Seminar Labour Economics
The following course units are compulsory for the Competition and Regulation specialization:
Seminar Game Theory and Industrial Organisation
Seminar Competitiveness of the European Economy, and at least two of the following courses
Seminar Competition Policy
Seminar Competition and Regulation in Network Industries
Seminar Comptetition and Regulation in Health Care Markets
The following course units are compulsory for the Resources, Development and Growth specialization:
19
Seminar Development and Growth
Seminar Environmental Economics
At least two of the following course units are compulsory for the International Economics and Finance specialization
Seminar Financial Economics
Seminar Taxation and Trade
Seminar Financial Markets and Institutions
At least one of the following courses:
Investment Analysis
Corporate Governance and Restructuring
MSc Economics and Finance of Aging 2V300 (English) programma 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
390206
Quantitative Research in Pension and Retirement
6
1.1
390200
Introduction
6
to
Economics
and
Finance
of
specifics
Pensions and Aging
1.1
390201
Investment Analysis of Aging and Pensions 1
6
1.1
390205
Macroeconomics of Pensions and Aging
6
1.1
390202
Microeconomics of Life Cycle Behaviour
6
1.2
390208
Investment Analysis of Aging and Pensions 2
6
Cluster A: study unit 3
1.2
390204
Health Economics and Aging
6
Cluster A: study unit 3
1.2
390207
Psychology of Economic Behaviour
6
Cluster A: study unit 3
1.2
390203
Topics in Economics and Finance of Aging
6
Cluster A: study unit 3 Choose two modules(see course description)
1.2
390900
Masterthesis Economics and Finance of Aging
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
Cluster A
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in
order to start the Master's thesis
20
MSc Finance 29300 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
323036
Capital Structure
6
1.1
323060
Investment Analysis
6
1.1
323063
Empirical Methods in Finance
6
Cluster A
specifics
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A.
1.1
323037
Corporate Governance and Restructuring
6
Cluster A
1.1
323058
Corporate Valuation
6
Cluster A
1.1
323059
Financial Statement Analysis
6
Cluster A
1.1
324059
Corporate Financial Reporting
6
Cluster A
1.1
325060
Strategic Management
6
Cluster A
1.2
390208
Investment Analysis of Aging and Pensions 2
6
Cluster B
1.2
323062
Entrepreneurial Finance
6
Cluster B
1.2
323039
Financial Analysis and Investor Behaviour
6
Cluster B
1.2
325017
Derivative Securities and Risk Management
6
Cluster B
1.2
310142
Seminar Financial Markets and institutions
6
Cluster B
1.2
32304A
Treasury Management
6
Cluster B
Cluster B
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units
specifically required, or the pre-Master's programme must be
successfully
completed
in
order
to
start
the
Master's
thesis
Moroevoer 30 ECTS credits from courses in the Master’s programme
1.2
390304
Master Thesis finance
18
must be obtained.
21
MSc Finance 29300(English) 2012-2013
CFA-track 29301
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
323036
Capital Structure
6
1.1
323060
Investment Analysis
6
1.1
323063
Empirical Methods in Finance
6
1.1
323037
Corporate Governance and Restructuring
6
1.1
323059
Financial Statement Analysis
6
1.2
323039
Financial Analysis and Investor Behaviour
6
1.2
325017
Derivative Securities and Risk Management
6
specifics
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units
specifically required, or the pre-Master's programme must be
successfully
completed
in
order
to
start
the
Master's
thesis
Moroevoer 30 ECTS credits from courses in the Master’s programme
1.2
390304
Master Thesis finance
18
must be obtained.
22
MSc Fiscale Economie 1F300 (Dutch) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
3M????
Vrij(-e) keuzevak(-ken) Master
6
1.1
695028
Europees en internationaal belastingrecht B
9
1.1+1.2
390305
Master Thesis Fiscale Economie
15
specifics
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units
specifically required, or the pre-Master's programme must be
successfully completed in order to start the Master's thesis
1.1
695228
Methodologie van het belastingrecht
6
1.2
380024
Belastingheffing ondernemingen B
12
1.2
695230
Capita Selecta Belastingheffing Particulieren
6
Cluster A
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
1.1
695029
Capita selecta Europees en internationaal belastingrecht
6
Cluster A
1.1
695026
Fiscale aspecten van vererving
6
Cluster A
1.1
695040
Tax Assurance 1
6
Cluster A
1.2
695420
Fiscale en civielrechtelijke aspecten van toekomstvoorzieningen
6
Cluster A
1.2
620041
Geschiedenis van het belastingrecht
6
Cluster A
1.2
695227
Capita selecta omzetbelasting
6
Cluster A
1.2
600009
Oefenrechtbank
6
Cluster A
1.2
695041
Tax Assurance 2
6
Cluster A
23
Accent indirecte belastingen 1F310 2012-2013
1.1
695228
Methodologie van het belastingrecht
6
1.1
695028
Europees en internationaal belastingrecht B
9
1.1
107240
European Value Added Tax (Universiteit Maastricht)
6
1.2
695227
Capita selecta omzetbelasting
6
1.2
380024
Belastingheffing ondernemingen B
12
1.2
107462
Indirecte belastingen en internationale handel (VU)
6
1.1+1.2
390305
Masterthesis Fiscale economie
15
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units
specifically required, or the pre-Master's programme must be
successfully completed in order to start the Master's thesis
When studying or having finished the Master’s programme Tax Law at the Faculty of Law and the Bachelor’s programme Fiscal Economics at the Tilburg School of
Economics and Management, the Master’s programme Fiscal Economics comprise the following course units:
three fiscal electives (6 ECTS each) which have not been taken up in the master’s programme Tax Law
two economic electives (6 ECTS each)
Masterthesis Fiscal Economics (15 ECTS)
No exemptions are granted. Article 3.15 does not apply. Students in this programme must get their courses approved by the academic director in advance
24
MSc Information Management 1G300 (English) programme 2012-2013
Track Business Information 1G301
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
320061
Advanced Resource Planning
6
1.1
346233
Business Intelligence
6
1.2
320065
Seminar Information Management
6
specifics
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
1.2
390306
Master Thesis Information Management
18
to start the Master's thesis
1.1
320062
Business Process Integration
6
Cluster A
1.1
320064
Business Transformation and IT
6
Cluster A
1.1
320083
IT Governance
6
Cluster A
1.1
346232
Logistics and Information
6
Cluster A
1.1
32M1C1
Management of Knowledge and Innovation
6
Cluster A
1.1
320084
Enterprise Architecture
6
Cluster A
1.2
3ME????
Elective(s) Master
6
Cluster B Approved course from another MSc in Business program
1.2
320039
E-Business
6
Cluster B
specifics
Cluster A
Choose 18 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
Cluster B
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
MSc Information Management 1G300 (English) programme 2012-2013
Track IT Governance 1G302
semester
Code
Coursse
ECTS
1.1
320084
Enterprise Architecture
6
1.1
320083
IT Governance
6
1.2
320065
Seminar Information Management
6
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
1.2
390306
Master Thesis Information Management
18
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
25
to start the Master's thesis
Cluster A
Choose 18 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
1.1
320061
Advanced Resource Planning
6
Cluster A
1.1
346233
Business Intelligence
6
Cluster A
1.1
320062
Business Process Integration
6
Cluster A
1.1
320064
Business Transformation and IT
6
Cluster A
1.1
346232
Logistics and Information
6
Cluster A
1.1
32M1C1
Management of Knowledge and Innovation
6
Cluster A
1.1
320082
Service Oriented Enterpise Architecture
6
Cluster A
1.2
320039
E-Business
6
Cluster B
1.2
320085
Business Process Management
6
Cluster B
specifics
Cluster B
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
MSc Information Management 1G300 (English) programme 2012-2013
Track Services Science, Management and Engineering 1G303
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
320062
Business Process Integration
6
1.1
320082
Service Oriented Enterpise Architecture
6
1.2
320065
Seminar Information Management
6
1.2
320085
Business Process Management
6
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
1.2
390306
Master Thesis Information Management
18
to start the Master's thesis
1.1
320084
Enterprise Architecture
6
Cluster A
1.1
320061
Advanced Resource Planning
6
Cluster A
1.1
346233
Business Intelligence
6
Cluster A
1.1
32M1C1
Management of Knowledge and Innovation
6
Cluster A
1.1
320083
IT Governance
6
Cluster A
Cluster A
Choose 18 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
26
MSc International management 27300 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
325047
International Management
6
1.1
320227
International Management Control
1.1
325076
Organizational
1.1
328253
International Marketing
6
1.1/1.2
323220
Individual Research Project
18
1.2
325077
Organizational
Systems
and
specifics
6
Corporate
3
Responsibility A
Systems
and
Corporate
The total project covers two consecutive semesters.
3
Responsibility B
1.2
32304M
International Financial Management
6
1.2
325052
Seminar International Business
6
1.2
3ME???
Free electives Master
6
Choose one elective from another masterprogram of TiSEM
27
MSc Marketing Management 1M300 (Dutch and English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
Specifics
1.1
328032
Brand Management
6
Study unit 1
1.1
328244
Marketing Channel Management
6
Study unit 2
1.1
328248
Marketing Communication
6
1.1
328251
Strategic Marketing Management
6
1.1
328038
Advanced Marketing Research
6
Cluster A
1.1
325060
Strategic Management
6
Cluster A
1.1
328043
Market Assessment
6
Cluster A
1.1
328253
International Marketing
6
Cluster A
1.2
328036
Survey Methodology
6
1.2
300438
Experimental Research
6
Cluster B
1.2
328034
Marketing Information Management
6
Cluster B
1.2
325058
Purchasing Management
6
Cluster B
1.2
390311
Master Thesis Marketing Management
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
Cluster A
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
Cluster B
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
Cluster B
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
st
to start the Master's thesis When starting the masterthesis before the 1 of April
2013, 24 ECTS of previous mastercourses must be obtained. When starting after
that date 36 ECTS of previous mastercourses must be obtained. Students who
started the program before the academic year 2012-2013 should also have
obtained 36 ECTS of mastercourses.
28
MSc Marketing Research 1N300 (English) 2012-2013
Strategic track 1N301
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
328038
Advanced Marketing Research
6
1.1
328251
Strategic Marketing Management
6
1.1
328043
Market Assessment
6
Cluster A
1.1
Specifics
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
230325
Marketing Models (CentER)
6
Cluster A
This is an official course in the Research Master’s degree programme.In order to
be admitted to this course, students need the approval of the director of the
Research Master’s degree programme in Business: track Marketing, the director
of the MSc Marketing Research, and the teacher of the course. Students who
want to take this course as an elective should send a motivation letter and their
grade list to the director of the MSc Marketing Research (Dr. A.M.M. Bosmans)
1.1
35M1C7
Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
6
Cluster A
1.1
328253
International Marketing
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C5
Microeconometrics
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C3
Simulation
6
Cluster A
Cluster B
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
1.2
328036
Survey Methodology
6
Cluster B
1.2
300438
Experimental Research
6
Cluster B
1.2
328034
Marketing Information Management
6
Cluster B
1.2
390312
Master Thesis Marketing Research
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
st
to start the Master's thesis. When starting the masterthesis before the 1 of April
2013, 24 ECTS of previous mastercourses must be obtained. When starting after
that date 36 ECTS of previous mastercourses must be obtained. Students who
started the program before the academic year 2012-2013 should also have
obtained 36 ECTS of mastercourses.
29
MSc Marketing Research 1N300 (English) 2012-2013
Quantitative track 1N302
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
35M1C7
Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
6
328043
Market Assessment
6
230325
Marketing Models (CentER)
6
Specifics
1.1
1.1
Cluster A
1.1
Choose 18 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
Cluster A
This is an official course in the Research Master’s degree programme.In order to
be admitted to this course, students need the approval of the director of the
Research Master’s degree programme in Business: track Marketing, the director
of the MSc Marketing Research, and the teacher of the course. Students who
want to take this course as an elective should send a motivation letter and their
grade list to the director of the MSc Marketing Research (Dr. A.M.M. Bosmans)
1.1
328038
Advanced Marketing Research
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C5
Microeconometrics
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C3
Simulation
6
Cluster A
1.1
230319
Empirical Industrial Organisation 1 (CentER)
3
Cluster A
This course can only be taken if the course ‘Quantitative Models in Marketing’
has been completed succesfully.
This is an official course in the Research Master’s degree programme.In order to
be admitted to this course, students need the approval of the director of the
Research Master’s degree programme in Business: track Marketing, the director
of the MSc Marketing Research, and the teacher of the course. Students who
want to take this course as an elective should send a motivation letter and their
grade list to the director of the MSc Marketing Research (Dr. A.M.M. Bosmans)
1.1
230299
Structural Equation Modeling (CentER)
3
Cluster A
This is an official course in the Research Master’s degree programme.In order to
be admitted to this course, students need the approval of the director of the
Research Master’s degree programme in Business: track Marketing, the director
30
of the MSc Marketing Research, and the teacher of the course. Students who
want to take this course as an elective should send a motivation letter and their
grade list to the director of the MSc Marketing Research (Dr. A.M.M. Bosmans)
Cluster B
1.2
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
230247
Quantitative Models in Marketing (CentER)
6
This is an official course in the Research Master’s degree programme.In order to
be admitted to this course, students need the approval of the director of the
Research Master’s degree programme in Business: track Marketing, the director
of the MSc Marketing Research, and the teacher of the course. Students who
want to take this course as an elective should send a motivation letter and their
grade list to the director of the MSc Marketing Research (Dr. A.M.M. Bosmans)
1.2
328036
Survey Methodology
6
Cluster B
1.2
328034
Marketing Information Management
6
Cluster B
1.2
390312
Master Thesis Marketing Research
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
st
to start the Master's thesis When starting the masterthesis before the 1 of April
2013, 24 ECTS of previous mastercourses must be obtained. When starting after
that date 36 ECTS of previous mastercourses must be obtained. Students who
started the program before the academic year 2012-2013 should also have
obtained 36 ECTS of mastercourses.
31
MSc Operations Research and Management Science (1P300) (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
Specifics
1.1
35M1C3
Simulation
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M3C1
Nonlinear and Robust Optimization
6
Cluster A
1.1
35V5B1
practice
6
Cluster A
1.2
35M3C2
Management Science
6
Cluster A
Courses in Cluster A are compulsory.
Operations Research and Management Science in
Cluster B
Cluster A
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
1.1
35M1C2
Dynamic Real Investment
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C1
Financial Models
6
Cluster B
Courses from the national network LNMB*
6
Cluster B
1.1 + 1.2
1.1 + 1.2
35M???
Free electives
Cluster B: course must be approved by the examination committee beforehand.
6
For possibilities consult the programmedescription in the Electronic Studyguide..
1.2
35M2C7
Issues in Finance and Insurance
6
Cluster B: first study unit of the second semester
1.2
35M3C4
Games and Cooperative Behavior
6
Cluster B
Cluster C
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster C
Cluster C: Course not chosen from courses in cluster A or B or any other course
1.1+1.2
1.2
offered by the Tilburg School of Ecnomics and Management; course must be
35M???
Free electives
6
approved by the examination committee beforehand.
390313
Master Thesis OR/MS
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The Bachelor’s degree programme needs to be successfully completed in order
to start the Master's thesis Moreover 30 ECTS credits from courses of the
Master’s programme need to be obtained.
*Continuous Optimazation; Discrete Optimatization; Heuristic Methods in Operations Research; Avanced Linear Programming; Scheduling; Queueing Theory
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MSc Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science 1Q300 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
Cluster A
Specifics
Choose 24 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
1.1
35M1C2
Dynamic Real Investment
6
1.1
35M1C1
Financial Models
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C9
Empirical Finance
6
Cluster A
1.1
35M1C8
Pension System Design
6
Cluster A
1.2
35M2C7
Issues in Finance and Insurance
6
Cluster A
Cluster B
Cluster A
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster B
1.1
35M1C7
Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C5
Microeconometrics
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M1C3
Simulation
6
Cluster B
1.1
35M3C1
Nonlinear and Robust Optimization
6
Cluster B
1.2
35M3C4
Games and Cooperative Behavior
6
Cluster B
1.2
35M3C2
Management Science
6
Cluster B
Course not chosen in cluster A
6
Cluster B
35M???
Free electives
6
35M???
Free electives
6
1.1 + 1.2
Cluster B: course must be approved by the examination committee beforehand.
1.1 + 1.2
Cluster C
1.1+1.2
For possibilities consult the programme description in the Electronic Studyguide.
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster C.
Cluster C: Course, not chosen in cluster A or B, or any other course, offered by
Tilburg School of Economics and Management. Course must be approved by the
examination committee beforehand moeten.
1.2
390314
Master Thesis QF/AS
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme needs to be successfully completed in order
to start the Master's thesis. Moreover 30 ECTS credits from courses of the
Master’s programme need to be obtained.
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MSc Strategic Management 1R300 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
325047
International Management
6
1.1
325060
Strategic Management
6
1.1
325070
Strategy Process & Decision Making
6
1.1
3ME???
Elective(s) Master
6
Cluster A
Specifics
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
1.1
325069
Strategic Entrepreneurship
6
Cluster A
1.1
325065
Advanced Corporate Entrepreneurship
6
Cluster A
1.1
323037
Corporate Governance and Restructuring
6
Cluster A
1.1
323058
Corporate Valuation
6
Cluster A
1.1
324039
Management Control Systems
6
Cluster A
1.1
32M1C1
Management of Knowledge and Innovation
6
Cluster A
1.1
323059
Financial Statement Analysis
6
Cluster A
1.2
325064
Research Methods in Strategy
6
1.2
323038
Corporate-Level Strategy
6
1.2
390315
Master Thesis Strategic Management
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
to start the Master's thesis
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MSc Supply Chain Management 28300 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
325019
International Production Management
6
1.1
346232
Logistics and Information
6
1.1
325029
Physical Distribution Management
6
Cluster A
Specifics
Choose 12 ECTS credits from courses in cluster A
1.1
328244
Marketing Channel Management
6
Cluster A
1.1
320061
Advanced Resource Planning
6
Cluster A
1.1
3ME???
Free electives Master
6
Cluster A
1.2
325059
Research & Design Methodology
6
1.2
325058
Purchasing Management
6
1.2
390310
Master
Thesis
Management
Logistics
and
Operation
18
The Bachelor’s degree programme, including any course units specifically
required, or the pre-Master's programme must be successfully completed in order
to start the Master's thesis
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Appendix 2
Dual degree agreements in 2012/2013
An overview of the Dual Degree Agreements indicated per Master degree Programme in
combination with the Dual Degree Partners.
A Dual Degree can either be:
‘one-way’, intended for students coming from the partner university (incoming)
‘two-way’, in addition to the one-way construction also intended for Tilburg University students
(outgoing)
The agreed programmes can differ from the programmes listed in appendix 1 in which case this will
be indicated under ‘alterations to the programme’. Further specifics in an agreement are presented
under ‘programme specifics’.
Dual degree Agreement with Dutch partner
Eindhoven University of Technology
‘One-way’ agreement
Alterations to programme of Master Finance:
Students coming from Eindhoven take 7 courses of the Master Finance of Tilburg University. They
also have to take the course ‘Finance for premasters’. The graduationthesis is conducted jointly,
whereby the TU/e provides the main supervision and the UvT second supervision.
Specifics:
The TU/e will award graduates the degree of Master of Science in Operations Management and
Logistics; the UvT will award graduates the degree of Master of Science in Finance.
MSc Finance Dual degree TU/e/UvT (English) 29302 Cohort 2010-2012
Year 1, 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
1.1
323061
Finance for premasters
1.1
300TUe
Courses Eindhoven University of Technology
15
1.2
300TUe
Courses Eindhoven University of Technology
30
specifics
6
Year 2, 2013-2014
2.1
323036
Capital Structure
6
2.1
323058
Corporate Valuation
6
2.1
323063
Empirical Methods in Finance
6
2.1
323060
Investment Analysis
6
2.1
323059
Financial Statement Analysis
2.2
300TUe
Courses Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
2.2
323039
Financial Analysis and Investor Behaviour
6
2.2
325017
Derivate Securities and Risk Management
6
6
Cluster A
15
Choose
Cluster A
credits
6
ECTS
from
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courses in cluster A
2.2
323062
Entrepreneurial Finance
6
Cluster A
2.2
310142
Seminar Financial Markets and Institutions
6
Cluster A
2.2
32304A
Treasury Management
6
Cluster A
300TUe
Master Thesis OML, courses TUe
Year
3, 2012-2013
3.1
30
2
Partner in Erasmus Mundus programme IMMIT
3
Partner in Erasmus Mundus programme IMSE
Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science
X
X
Strategic Management
Operations Research and Management Science
Marketing Research
Marketing Management
Supply Chain Management
International Management
Information Management
Finance
Economics and Finance of Aging
X
X
X
IAE-Aix, Université Paul Cezanne1
Germany
University of Stuttgart3
Greece
University of Crete2
South Africa
University of Pretoria
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
Chile
PUC de Chile
Finland
Turku School of Economics2
France
Economics
Accounting
Dual degree Agreement with international partners
X
X
X
X
X
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University of Cape Town
Turkey
Bilkent University
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chili (1-way)
Incoming Alterations to programme: After completing all 7 courses at Tilburg, students from PUC-Chile
return to Chile to work on thesis. Dual supervision of thesis to be defended at PUC Chile
Specifics: After graduation the student receives a MSc diploma from Tilburg University and a Master’s
diploma from PUC Chile.
University of Pretoria, South Africa (1-way)
Alterations to programme:
Students are able to work on their TU-Master’s thesis while they are in Pretoria during the fourth
semester. Preferably, the TU-Master’s thesis is integrated in a mini-PU-dissertation. Dual supervison on
the Master’s thesis to be defended at the University of Pretoria.
Specifics: After graduation the student receives a MSc diploma from Tilburg University and a Master’s
diploma from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
University of Cape Town, South Africa (1-way)
Alterations to programme: Students are able to work on their TU-Master’s thesis while they are in
Pretoria during the fourth semester. Preferably, the TU-Master’s thesis is integrated in a mini-dissertation
at Cape Town University. Dual supervison on the Master’s thesis to be defended at the University of
Cape Town.
Specifics: After graduation the student receives a MSc diploma from Tilburg University and a MCOM
diploma from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Bilkent University, Faculty of Economics, Turkey (1-way)
Alterations to programme: Students start their Master’s thesis at Tilburg University at the so-called ‘noncredit seminar course’ which is offered during the first year at Bilkent University. The result is an socalled pre-thesis, which is the basis of the Master’s thesis in Tilburg. Besides the supervisor, two cosupervisors are appointed, one of Tilburg University and one of Bilkent University. The Master’s thesis is
to be defended at Tilburg University. The examination committee consists of the to co-supervisors and a
chair, which will be appointed by the coördinator of the Master’s Programme at Tilburg University. The
course ‘Seminar in applied Methods for Economists is exempted for students who are enrolled in the MSc
programme Economics.
Specifics: After graduation the student receives a MSc diploma from Tilburg University and a MA in
Economics diploma from Bilkent University.
Bilkent University, Faculty of Business Administration, Turkey (1-way)
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Alterations to programme: Students need to take an extra elective during the second semester at Tilburg
University. This extra elective will be added to the MBA study programme at Bilkent University.
Specifics: after graduation the student receives a MSc diploma from Tilburg University and a MBA
diploma from Bilkent University.
Turku School of Economics, Finland en IAE-Aix, Université Paul Cezanne, France (2-way)
Alterations to programme: additional courses: International Management and International Production
Management. The courses E-business, Seminar Information management and a free elective (6ECTS) is
removed from the programme.
MSc International Master in Management of Information 1G310 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
specifics
UVT003
Elective(s) Master
30
IAEX Aix France
Elective(s) Master
30
Turku Finland
Cluster A
1.1
Cluster B
1.2
UVT003
Choose 30 ECTS credtis from courses in Cluster
Cluster C
C
2.1
320061
Advanced Resource Planning
6
Cluster C
2.1
346233
Business Intelligence
6
Cluster C
2.1
320062
Business Process Integration
6
Cluster C
2.1
320064
Business Transformation and IT
6
Cluster C
2.1
320084
Enterprise Architecture
6
Cluster C
2.1
320083
IT Governance
6
Cluster C
2.1
325047
International Management
6
Cluster C
2.1
325019
International Production Management
6
Cluster C
2.1
346232
Logistics and Information
6
Cluster C
2.1
32M1C1
Management of Knowledge and Innovation
6
Cluster C
2.1
320063
Method Engineering
6
Cluster C
2.2
390306
Master Thesis Information Management
30
Specifics: the Erasmus Mundus programme Immit (International Master’s in Management of Information
Technology) offers students the opportunity to graduate for three diploma’s; a MSc in Information
Management at Tilburg University, a MSc in Economics and Business Administration of Turku School of
Economics and a MSc in Management and Information Technology at IAE-AIx. Université Paul Cézanne.
University of Stuttgart, Duitsland en University of Crete, Greece (2-way)
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Alterations
XXX
Specifics: The Erasmus Mundus Programme IMSE (International Master’s in Service Engineering) offers
students the opportunity to graduate for three diploma’s: a MSc in Information Management at Tilburg
University, a MSC in Information Technology at the University of Stuttgart and a MSc Computer Science
at the University of Crete.
MSc International Master in Service Engineering 1G320 (English) 2012-2013
semester
Code
Course
ECTS
specific
UVT 003
Elective(s) Master
30
Stuttgart, Germany
1.2
UVT 003
Elective(s) Master
30
Crete, Greece
2.1
320076
Service Oriented Architecture
6
2.1
320062
Business Process Integration
6
2.1
320084
Enterprise Architecture
6
2.1
320083
IT Governance
6
Cluster A
1.1
Cluster B
Cluster C
Choose 6 ECTS credits from courses in Cluster C
2.1
3ME???
Elective(s) Master
6
Cluster C
2.1
32M1C1
Management of Knowledge and Innovation
6
Cluster C
Location
of
preparing the thesis
according
2.2
390306
Master Thesis Information Management
30
to
subject chosen.
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Appendix 3
Entry requirements for Master’s degree programmes for 2012-2013, as referred
to in Article 2.1.1.a
The entry requirements for FEB Bachelor’s graduates are divided into two categorys for each
Master’s degree programme:
- Category 1 : entry with this bachelor programme is possible, specific course units can be
required for entry and are noted. In category 1 all these courses are part of the bachelor
programme as mandatory optional course in a cluster.
-
Category 2 : entry with this bachelor programme is possible, specific course units can be
required for entry and are noted. In category 2 (at least one of) these courses are not
standard offered in the bachelor programme and can be taken either as a free elective
(approval from the bachelor programme examination committee is necessary) or as an extra
course on top of the bachelor programme
-
Category 3: Entry into a Master’s degree programme on the basis of any other Bachelor's
degree is, in principle, not possible. Entry may, however, be possible via a university
Premaster’s programme described in appendix 4. Please contact the academic advisor for
more information about Premaster's programmes and the entry requirements.
Please note: the specific course units that might be required are indicated with the most recent
course name and code. If course code or name has changed since this current year, you will find a
copy of the transition rule in a foot note. Transition rules dating back to earlier years are to be found
in the document of that year.
Please note: courses mentioned are required for master entry. Whether the courses can be
implemented in the bachelor programme depends on the requirements for optional courses, listed in
article 3.8 Bachelor Teaching and Examination Regulation 2012-2013
Master Accounting
Category 1:
Bachelor Bedrijfseconomie, Fiscale Economie, International Business Administration (formerly
Business Studies), International Business or International Business Administration
Category 2:
Bachelor Economie en Bedrijfseconomie (formerly Algemene Economie), or Economie en
Informatica (formerly Informatiekunde) all with the following courses:
324.224
Accounting 2: Management Accounting
Economics (formerly International Economics and Finance) and Economics with the following
courses:
324.225
Accounting 2: Management accounting for IB
or
30J206
Accounting 2 for IBA
Master Economics
Category 1:
Bachelor Economie en Bedrijfseconomie (formerly Algemene Economie),
Economics (formerly International Economics and Finance) or Economics
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Category 2:
Bachelor Econometrics and Operational Research, with the following courses:
30K206
Macroeconomics 3 for EBE: Dynamic Models and Policy
30K302
Microeconomics 4 for EBE: Information Economics
Master Economics and Finance of Aging
Category 1:
Bachelor Economie en Bedrijfseconomie (formerly Algemene Economie), Economics (formerly
International Economics and Finance), Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research,
International Business, International Business Administration or Bedrijfseconomie
Category 2:
Bachelor International Business Administration (formerly) Business Studies with the following
course(s)
310.127
Institutions and Incentives
310.120
Comparative Public Economics
or (as of 2010)
30K202
Macro 2 for EBE: Open Economy Macroeconomics
30K203
Macro 2 for EBE: Welfare Economics
Master Finance
Category 1:
Bachelor Bedrijfseconomie, International Business, International Business Administration (formerly
Business Studies), Economie and Bedrijfseconomie (as of 2011)or International Business Administration
Category 2:
Bachelor Economie en Informatica (formerly Informatiekunde) of Economie en Bedrijfseconomie (formerly
Algemene Economie), with the following course(s):
323.029
Financiering 2
324.224
Accounting 2: Management Accounting
Bachelor Economics (formerly International Economics and Finance), with the following course(s)
323.032
Corporate Finance 2 or
323.029
Financiering2
324. 225.
Accounting 2: Management accounting for IB
Bachelor Economics, with the following course(s)
323.029
Financiering 2
or
30J201
Finance 2 for IBA
Master Fiscale Economie
Category 1:
Bachelor Fiscale Economie
Category 2:
-
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Master Information Management
Category 1:
Bachelor Economie en Informatica (formerly Informatiekunde)
Category 2:
Bachelor International Business Administration (formerly Business) Studies, International Business,
International Business Administration or Bedrijfseconomie, with the following course(s):
346.227
Databases
320.069
Business Process Analysis I
320.071
Information Systems Strategy
Master International Management
Category 1:
Bachelor International Business, Bedrijfseconomie of International Business Administration (formerly
Business Studies) or International Business Administration
Category 2:
Bachelor Economie en Informatica (formerly Informatiekunde), with the following course(s):
328.029
Marketing 2: Consumentengedrag
323.029
Financiering 2
325.062
Organisatie van de Onderneming
324.224
Accounting 2: Management Accounting
Master Marketing Management
Category 1:
Bachelor Bedrijfseconomie en International Business Administration, with the following course(s):
328.022
Marketing Research
Category 2:
Bachelor International Business or International Business Administration (formerly Business
Studies), both with the following course(s):
328.245
Services Marketing (or a similar course followed abroad)
328.039
International Marketing Research
or
328.022
Marketing Research
Bachelor Economie en Informatica (formerly Informatiekunde), with the following course(s):
328.029
Marketing 2: Consumentengedrag
325.062
Organisatie van de Onderneming
328.022
Marketing Research
328.245
Services Marketing
Master Marketing Research
Category 1:
Bachelor Bedrijfseconomie or International Business Administration, with the course:
328.039
International Marketing Research
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or
328.022
Marketing Research
Bachelor International Business with the course:
328.039
International Marketing Research
or
328.022
Marketing Research
Category 2:
Bachelor International Business Administration (formerly Business Studies) with the course
328.039
International Marketing Research
or
328.022
Marketing Research
Bachelor Econometrie & OR, with the following course(s):
328.010
Marketing 1
328.022
Marketing Research
328.029
Marketing 2: Consumentengedrag
Master Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science
Category 1:
Bachelor Econometrie en Operationele Research
Category 2:
All other bachelor’s programmes of Tilburg School of Economics and Management, with the
following courses
Passed before 2010/11
Passed as of 2010/11
Code
Course
ECTS
Code
course
ECTS
35B102
Analyse 1
6
35B104
3
35B202
35B203
35B303
35B302
Analyse 2
Lineaire Algebra
Analyse 3
Inleiding
Kansrekening
Kansrekening
Statistiek
3
6
6
3
35B105
35B203
35B107
35B302
Bewijzen
en
technieken
Analyse 1
Lineaire Algebra
Analyse 2
Inleiding Kansrekening
35B402
en
6
Of
35B402
Kansrekening
Statistiek
en
6
Statistics
for
Econometrics
Advanced
Linear
Algebra
Differentiation
and
Integration Theory
Econometrics 1
6
35B501
Schatten en toetsen
6
35B501
35B503
Toegepaste Lineaire
Algebra
Differentiaalen
Integraal Theorie
Regressie Analyse
6
35B801
6
35B601
6
35B206
35B604
35B402
6
6
6
3
6
6
6
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Master Operations Research en Management Science
Category 1:
Bachelor in Econometrie en Operationele Research
Category 2:
See Master Quantitative Finance en Actuarial Science for the requirements
Master Mathematical Economics en Econometric Methods
Category 1:
Bachelor’s degree in Econometrie en Operationele Research
Category 2:
see Master Quantitative Finance en Actuarial Science for the requirements
Master Strategic Management
Category 1:
Bachelor Bedrijfseconomie, International Business or International Business Administration (formerly
Business Studies)
Category 2:
Bachelor Economie en Informatica (formerly Informatiekunde) with the course:
325.062
Organisatie van de Onderneming
Bachelor Economie en Bedrijfseconomie (from cohort 2011)with the course:
328012
Marketing 1
or
30J106
Marketing Management for IBA
Master Supply Chain Management
Category 1:
Bachelor Bedrijfseconomie, International Business of International Business Administration (formerly
Business Studies) or International Business Administration
Category 2:
Bachelor Economie en Informatica (formerly Informatiekunde), indien daarin is begrepen het vak:
325.062
Organisatie van de Onderneming
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