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Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce Day Course General Regulations
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Bachelor of Commerce Day Course Level 2
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Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Day Course Level 3
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Bachelor of Commerce (International) Level 2
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Bachelor of Commerce (International) Level 4 (BComm)
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Bachelor of Financial Services Mode A/Level 1
25
Bachelor of Financial Services, Level 2
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Bachelor of Financial Services Level 3
28
Bachelor of Actuarial and Financial Studies Degree (BAFS) 2nd University Examination
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Bachelor of Actuarial and Financial Studies Degree (BAFS) 3rd University Examination
29
Bachelor of Actuarial and Financial Studies Degree (BAFS) Final University Examination
30
Bachelor of Commerce in the Centre de Estudios Superiores Universitarios de Galicia (Cesuga)
30
Diploma in Business Studies (Industrial Relations & Human Resources) (Distance Education)
33
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Industrial Relations/Human Resources (Distance Education)
General Regs.
33
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Industrial Relations/Human Resources (Distance Education) Level 1 34
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Industrial Relations/Human Resources (Distance Education) Level 2 34
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Industrial Relations/Human Resources (Distance Education) Level 3 34
Diploma in Business Studies (Management)
34
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Management (Distance Education)
35
Diploma in Business Studies (Management) Through Distance Learning (China and Singapore)
36
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Management Through Distance Learning
(China and Singapore) General Regulations
36
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Management Through Distance Learning
(China and Singapore) Level 2
37
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (BBS) in Management Through Distance Learning
(China and Singapore) Level 3
37
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Finance) General Regulations
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Bachelor of Science (Economics and Finance) Level 2
38
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Finance) Level 3
38
Bachelor of Science (Finance) (Mode A) Level 2
39
Bachelor of Science (Finance) (Mode A) Level 3
39
Bachelor of Science (Management) (Mode B) Level 2 & Level 3
40
Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) (Mode C), Level 2 & Level 3
40
Bachelor of Science (Marketing) (Mode D) Level 2 & Level 3
40
Bachelor of Science (Management Information Systems) (Mode E) Level 2 & Level 3
41
Bachelor of Science (Entrepreneurship) (Mode F) Level 2 & Level 3
41
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Diploma in Advanced Management
41
Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurial Studies
42
Diploma in International Business
43
Certificate in Financial Services
43
Diploma in Financial Services
45
Higher Diploma in Business Studies
46
Higher Diploma in Business Studies (HDipBS) (Information Technology Focus)
47
Higher Diploma in Economic Science
48
Diploma in the Foundations of Business
48
Diploma in Corporate Governance
49
Diploma in Management Practice
50
Diploma in Management Consulting
51
Master of Accounting (MAcc) / Higher Diploma in Professional Accounting (HDipPrAcc)
52
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
52
Master of Business Administration (Health Services Management MBA)
55
Master of Business Administration (International Executive MBA)
56
Master of Business Administration (International Executive MBA) (Old Regulations)
58
Master of Business Administration (International Financial Services Centre)
59
Master of Business Studies (MBS)
62
Master of Science International Management (MSc IM)
63
Master of Commerce Examination (MComm)
64
Master of Economic Science (MEconSc)
64
Master of Management Science (MMangtSc)
64
Master of Science (MSc) –(Mode A, C, D & E)
65
Master of Science (Marketing Practice MSc)
67
Master of Science (Business and Financial Analysis)
68
Master of Science (Quantitative Finance MSc)
68
Master of Science (Risk Management MSc)
69
Master of Science in Project Management (MScPM)
70
Law
Bachelor of Civil Law Degree, Regulations applicable to Level 2 and Final examinations
71
Bachelor of Civil Law, 2nd University Examination
73
Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), Degree Examination
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Bachelor of Civil Law (Law with French Law), Regulations applicable to Level 2 and
Final Examinations
73
Bachelor of Civil Law (Law with French Law), 2 nd University Examination
74
Bachelor of Civil Law (Law with French Law), Degree Examination
74
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Diploma in Common Law
75
Diploma in Arbitration
75
Diploma in International Arbitration
75
Diploma in Employment Law
75
Diploma in European Convention on Human Rights Law
75
LLM Degree - By Thesis
76
LLM Degree (Commercial Law)
76
LLM Degree (European Law)
77
Business and Legal Studies
Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree
77
Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree Level 2
78
Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree Level 3
78
Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree Level 4
79
Degree of Business and Legal Studies (European)
80
Degree of Business and Legal Studies (International)
80
Other
Higher Diploma in Technology Management
81
Master of Science Degree in Technology Management (MSc)
82
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Bachelor of Commerce Day Course
General Regulations
i.
The degree is composed of a number of courses, which are given at three levels. Level 1 courses are offered at the
commencement of the degree programme. These are followed by Level 2 courses. Level 3 courses are taken in the
final stages of the degree programme.
ii.
Courses are taken individually. The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award
of a pass mark in a course is subject to the additional regulations concerning course work and project based
courses.
iii.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have
completed his/her degree requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
iv.
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the course unless at least
35% is attained in the written examination in that course. The course work mark shall only be counted for the first
examination offering of any course. The second examination offering mark shall therefore be based entirely on the
written second offering examination paper.
v.
A student cannot be registered for any Level 3 course nor attempt any Level 3 examination while the student has
one or more Level 1 examination outstanding.
vi.
Degree Honours Classification
For degree honours classification, a weight of 1/3 will be given to Level 2 examinations, and 2/3 to Level 3
examinations. For a repeated Level 2 subject, the mark used for degree honours classification will be the result of
the successfully repeated examination. For a repeated Level 3 course, the mark used for degree honours
classification will be the result of the successfully repeated course.
The honours classifications are as follows:
First Class Honours
70% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours Grade I
60% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours Grade II
50% of aggregate weighted grades
When a student fails to obtain credit for an elective, then the student can opt to either repeat the failed elective or
choose another elective. In the event that a student opts to choose another elective, he/she must re-register for that
elective, re-attend and pay the appropriate fee.
vii.
Within Level 3 each mode may offer up to one applied course in which a supervised project assignment will form
the major component of the course. Assessment of a project-based course will be based on the submitted project
work together with an end of semester written examination. Up to 70% of the available marks may be allocated to
the project component of the course. To pass a project-based course, a student must achieve a minimum mark of
40% for each of the written examination and project components. Where a student achieves a mark of less than
40% in either component, the student must repeat the failed component. For a repeated Level 3 project-based
course, the mark used for degree honours classification will be the result of the successfully repeated examination.
viii.
With reference to the degree weighting of 1/3 for Level 2 and 2/3 for Level 3, students who have received
exemptions from Level 2 or Level 3 courses will have the quality of their degree determined, on a proportionate
basis, by the grades they have received from courses which have been taken at University College Dublin. Thus,
grades from courses used for exemption purposes will not contribute to the quality of the degree.
ix.
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A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each course may be allotted to course work.
COBDF0001 LEVEL 2 COURSES
Codes
ACC
ACC
BMGT
ECON
FIN
HRM
MIS
2001
2004
2001
2281
2001
2001
2001
Course Title
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting 2
MKT
2001 Marketing
Business Logistics and Operations Management
Intermediate Economic Theory
Finance
Managing Employee Relations
Database Systems Development & Information
Management
Marks
200
200
200
200
200
200
No of Papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
200
1
7.5
200
1
7.5
COBDF0003 - COBDF0020 LEVEL 3 COURSES
Students are required to select one of the under-mentioned modes in fulfilment of the Level III requirements of the Comm.
degree programme.
Accounting
Banking & Finance
General Management
International Business
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
The format within each mode is as follows:
(i.e. 8 courses each of 100 marks, 1 paper per course and 6.00 credits per course)
The titles of these courses are as described in the Commerce Booklet.
Codes
Course Title
BMGT 3001 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
BMGT 3004 Ireland in Europe
Plus
Area of Concentration (including electives)
Marks
100
100
No of Papers
1
1
Credits
6.00
6.00
800
8
48.00
Exceptions
i.
For students who completed any level 2 courses before l993/94 honours in the degree will be awarded on the basis
of (a) or (b) as follows: (a)
on the weighted of Level 2 and Level 3 results (Level 2) receives a l/3 weighting and Level 3 receives a
2/3 weighting. Students who have received exemptions from Level 2 or Level 3 courses will have the
quality of their degree determined, on a proportionate basis, by the grades they have received from
courses, which have been taken at University College Dublin. Thus, grades from courses used for
exemptions purposes will not contribute to the quality of the degree.
(b)
on the average mark in the courses of Level 3.
ii.
For students who entered Level 2 before 1995/96 the Level 2 subjects will be as defined in the 1995 Marks and
Standards.
iii.
For students who commenced the BComm Degree prior to 1991/92, the regulations applying to them will be the
Marks and Standards for the year 1991.
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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (INTERNATIONAL) PROGRAMME
COBDF0038 BComm International - Irish
COBDF0039 BComm International - German
COBDF0040 BComm International - French
COBDF0041 BComm International - Spanish
COBDF0042 BComm International - Italian
Regulations
Courses are taken individually. Honours may be awarded in each course and in the degree as a whole. Students will be
awarded the degree when all the required courses and examinations including those undertaken in the foreign partner
university have been successfully completed.
LEVEL 2 COURSES
With effect from 1998/1999 Level 2 Business courses are as follows:
Codes
ACC 2002
BMGT 1004
FIN
2002
HRM 2002
BMGT 2002
Course Title
Management Accounting
Organisational Behaviour
Finance
Managing Employee Relations
Business Logistics and Operations Management
OR
Marks
200
300
200
200
200
Databases Systems Development & Information Management 200
MIS 2002
MKT 2002
Marketing
200
and all the papers from one of the following language groups:
No of Papers Credits
1
6.00
1
7.5
1
6.00
1
6.00
1
6.00
1
1
6.00
6.00
FR 2400 French Language/Literature Courses
TOTAL
*Three written papers and one oral examination
Marks No of Papers Credits
400
3 + 1*
22.5
GER 2400 German Language/Literature Courses
TOTAL
*Three written papers and one oral examination
Marks No of Papers Credits
400
3 + 1*
22.5
IR 2400 Modern Irish Language/Literature Courses
TOTAL
*Five written papers and one oral examination
Marks No of Papers Credits
400
5 + 1*
22.5
ITAL 2400 Italian Language/Culture Courses
TOTAL
*Three written papers and one oral examination
Marks No of Papers Credits
400
3 + 1*
22.5
SPAN 2400 Spanish Language/Literature Courses
Marks No of Papers Credits
TOTAL
400
3 + 1*
22.5
*Three written papers and one oral examination. Students taking Portuguese take three and a third
papers plus two oral examinations.
Special Regulations
Oral Examinations will form part of the Level 2 University Examination in the language subject. A pass mark will not be
granted to a candidate who fails to reach 50% in the language subject and 40% in the language component of that subject.
Level 3 consists of approved courses taken by student in the approved partner university. Students must pass each of those
approved courses. Honours are not awarded in Level 3 nor are honours recorded for individual courses.
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LEVEL 4 COURSES
Codes
Course Title
BMGT 3002 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3
Elective 4
Total:
and all the papers from one of the following language groups:
Marks
200
200
200
200
200
1,000
No of Papers Credits
1
6.00
1
6.00
1
6.00
1
6.00
1
6.00
5
30.00
FR 3400 French Language/Literature Areas
TOTAL
*Four written papers and one oral examination.
Marks No of Papers Credits
600
4 + 1*
30
GER 3400 German Language/Literature Courses
TOTAL
*Three written papers and one oral examination.
Marks No of Papers Credits
600
3 + 1*
30
IR 3400 Modern Irish Language/Literature Courses
TOTAL
*Five written papers and one oral examination.
Marks No of Papers Credits
600
5 + 1*
30
ITAL 3400 Italian Language/Literature Courses
TOTAL
*Four written papers and one oral examination.
Marks No of Papers Credits
600
4 + 1*
30
SPAN 3400 Spanish Language/Literature Courses
Marks No of Papers Credits
TOTAL
600
6 + 1*
30
*Five written papers and one oral examination. Students taking Portuguese take two oral examinations.
Special Regulations for Language Courses
Oral Examinations will form part of the Level 4 University Examination in the language subject. A satisfactory standard in
the language work and also in the language papers is a pre-requisite for passing the language/literature part of the
examination. An honours mark on the Bachelor of Commerce (International) will not be granted to a candidate who fails to
reach a pass standard in the language. Honours in the degree will be awarded based on Level 4 only.
Special Regulations for Business Courses
To pass a course, students must obtain a minimum mark of 40%. For a repeated business course, the mark used will be the
result of the successfully repeated examination.
Progress from Level 2 to Year Abroad
To progress from Level 2 to an approved University or business school abroad, students must have completed all Level 1
and Level 2 courses. They must have achieved 60 credits in Level 1, and a minimum of 31.5 business course credits in
Level 2, (which must include 7.5 credits for the course BMGT 1004) and 22.5 language and literature credits.
Progress from Year Abroad to Level 4
Students must meet the following requirements before progressing to Level 4:
i.
Achieve 60 credits in Level 1 and Level 2.
ii.
Pass their approved course of study at the counterpart university or business school. Where course(s) and the
associated examination(s) (and repeats) at the counterpart university or business school are not passed, students
are required to sit and pass equivalent or nominated course(s) in UCD after the student has returned to UCD.
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Award of Honours
The final degree award is based on the Level 4 results.
Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours Grade I:
60%
Second Class Honours Grade II:
50%
Pass:
40%
Students may not attend courses and may not take examinations in courses from more than two consecutive levels in any
one academic year.
For a repeated Level 2-business course, the mark used for degree honours classification will be the result of the
successfully repeated examination. For a repeated level 4-business course, the mark used for degree honours classification
will be the result of the successfully repeated examination.
Course Work for Business Courses
Where a mark is given for course work a pass mark will not be awarded for the course unless at least 35% is attained in the
written examination in that course.
The course work mark shall only be counted for the first examination offering of any course. The second examination
offering mark shall be based entirely on the written second offering examination paper.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed.
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each Business course may be allotted to course work.
CODBP0036 BACHELOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DEGREE
MODE A
OLD REGULATIONS – applies to candidates registered up to 2004-2005
FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP
LEVEL 1
FIN 1701 Law and Practice of Banking
FIN 1702 Practical Banking *
FIN 1703 Lending and Securities
FIN 1704 Instalment Credit*
FIN 1705 Financing International Trade
FIN 1706 Investment Planning 1 (N.I.)
FIN 1707 Investment Planning 2 (N.I.)
FIN 1708 Investment Planning 1 (R.O.I.)
FIN 1709 Investment Planning 2 (R.O.I.)
FIN 1710 Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Mutual Funds
FIN 1711 Custody & Registration
FIN 1712 Fund Accounting & Valuation
FIN 1713 Mortgage Advice & Practice 1 (N.I.)
FIN 1714 Mortgage Advice & Practice 2 (N.I.)
FIN 1715 Mortgage Advice & Practice 3 (N.I.)
FIN 1716 Mortgage Practice 1 (R.O.I.)
FIN 1717 Mortgage Practice 2 (R.O.I.)
FIN 1718 Mortgage Practice 3 (R.O.I.)
FIN 1720 Instalment Credit/Leasing 1 +
FIN 1721 Instalment Credit/Leasing 2
FIN 1722 Instalment Credit/Leasing 3
FIN 1724 Banking Operations
FIN 1725 Business Banking 1
FIN 1726 Business Banking 2
FIN 1727 Financial Advisors 1 (N.I.)
FIN 1728 Financial Advisors 2 (N.I.)
FIN 1729 Financial Advisors 3 (N.I.)
FIN 1730 Mortgage Practice & Advice Bridge (N.I.)
FIN 1731 Financial Services Foundation (N.I.)
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Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
No. of Papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
FIN 1732 Financial Services Planning (N.I.)
FIN 1733 Financial Services Advice (N.I.)
FIN 1734 Financial Services Environment (R.O.I.)
FIN 1735 Financial Services Planning (R.O.I.)
FIN 1736 Financial Services Advice (R.O.I)
FIN 1737 Direct Banking Services 1
FIN 1738 Direct Banking Services 2
FIN 1739 Factoring & Discounting 1
FIN 1740 Factoring & Discounting 2
FIN 1741 Insurance Foundation 1
FIN 1742 Insurance Foundation 2 #
FIN 1743 Estate Planning and Capital Acquisitions Tax
FIN 1744 Pensions & Retirement Planning
FIN 1745 Taxation
FIN 1746 Investment Advice & Practice
FIN 1747 Lending/Credit Practice 1
FIN 1748 Lending/Credit Practice 2
FIN 1749 Trade Finance 1
FIN 1750 Trade Finance 2
FIN 1751 Quantitative Methods & Financial Mathematics
FIN 1752 E-Commerce & IT
FIN 1753 Customer Relationships and Service 1
FIN 1754 Customer Relationships and Service 2
FIN 1755 Wealth Management 1
FIN 1756 Wealth Management 2
FIN 1757 Mutual Funds Services 1
FIN 1758 Mutual Funds Services 2
FIN 1759 Financial Adviser 1 (R.O.I.) 0
FIN 1760 Financial Adviser 2 (R.O.I.) 0
FIN 1761 Financial Advisers 3 (ROI)
FIN 1762 Financial Advisers 4 (ROI)
FIN 1763 Legal Aspects of Insurance #
FIN 1764 Compliance #
FIN 1765 Motor Insurance #
FIN 1766 Personal General Insurance #
FIN 1767 Pensions 1
FIN 1768 Pensions 2
FIN 1769 Commercial General Insurance #
FIN 1770 Financial Products/Services 1 0
FIN 1771 Financial Products/Services 2 0
FIN 1772 Service Quality Management +
FIN 1773 Front Line Management 1
FIN 1774 Front Line Management 2
FIN 1775 Insurance Principles and Practice #
FIN 1776 Life Administration 1 #
FIN 1777 Life Administration 2 #
FIN 1778 Marine and Aviation Insurances #
FIN 1779 Private Medical Insurance 1 #
FIN 1780 Private Medical Insurance 2 #
FIN 1781 Legal Liabilities #
FIN 1782 Property and Pecuniary Insurances #
FIN 1783 Personal Insurances #
FIN 1784 Life and Disability 1 #
FIN 1785 Life and Disability 2 #
* Apply to pre-1999 students
The pass mark in all subjects is 50% in all subjects except:
- subjects indicated in italics which require 70%
- subjects with 0 which requires 60%
- subjects with + which requires 56%
- subjects with # which requires 55%
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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BUSINESS STUDIES GROUP
ACC 1702 Accounting/Financial Information
ECON 1701 Economics
BMGT 1708 Business Communications and Statistics *
ACC 1703 Financial Statement Analysis
FIN
1719 Financial Institutions and Monetary Systems *
MKT 1701 Marketing
HRM 1701 Managing People
HRM 1702 Legal Aspects of Employment Law Practice
* Apply to pre-1999 students




Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
No. of Papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Candidates must pass eight subjects with a minimum of three from each group. The pass mark is 50%, except
where shown. Honours is 10 percentage points above the pass mark. Overall honours in Level 1 is not awarded.
No compensation is allowed.
The syllabus is reviewed annually. Where fundamental change in the content of a syllabus subject occurs the old
syllabus will continue to be recognised for completion of Level 1 for the following 3 years. Thereafter the new
syllabus is required.
Candidates who hold the Certificate in Financial Services of the Faculty of Commerce or the Financial Services
Diploma of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland and the Insurance Institutes (I.I.I. and L.I.A) satisfy the
requirements for Mode A BFS Level 1 and for direct entry to BFS Level 2.
CODBP0036 BACHELOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DEGREE
Marks No. of Papers
LEVEL 2
FIN
FIN
FIN
FIN
ACC
HRM
FIN
FIN
FIN
FIN
FIN






27
2703
2704
2705
2706
2705
2703
3040
3034
2707
2708
3037
Finance
100
Treasury & Risk Management
100
Investment
100
Lending Assessment & Management
100
Law
100
Employment Law*
100
Financial Management of Life Companies 100
Regulation of Insurance
100
Retirement Funding
100
Claims and Risk Management
100
Re-Insurance
100
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Candidates must pass five subjects – Finance and Investment with three others.
Continuous Assessment may qualify for 25% of the marks and the written exam paper 75%. Candidates must pass
each, a pass (40%) in the continuous assessment and a pass (40%) in the written paper (applies to all subject
sittings from January 1 2004. Old rules apply to subjects sat pre 2004). Honours 2:2 in a subject is granted on
obtaining 50%. Honours 2:1 in a subject is granted on obtaining 60%. Grade 1 honours in a subject is granted on
obtaining 70%.
No compensation is allowed.
Candidates must have successfully passed the Bachelor in Financial Services Level 1 or the Certificate in
Financial Services of the Faculty of Commerce or the Financial Services Diploma of the Institute of Bankers in
Ireland and the Insurance Institutes (I.I.I. and L.I.A) before being allowed start BFS Level 2 except by
arrangement.
The syllabus is subject to annual review. When a subject is discontinued or fundamentally changed the old
syllabus will continue to be recognised for the purposes of completion for the following 3 years. Thereafter the
new subject(s) will be required.
Overall honours is not awarded in BFS Level 2.
CODBP0036 BACHELOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DEGREE
Marks
LEVEL 3
FIN
HRM
BMGT
BMGT
3705
3701
3708
3707
Management of Financial Institutions
Strategic Human Resource Management
European Studies
Business Policy & Strategy
100
100
100
100
No. of Papers
1
1
1
1
Standards
 Continuous Assessment may qualify for 25% of the marks and the written exam paper 75%. Candidates must pass
each, a pass in the continuous assessment and a pass in the written paper.
 No compensation is allowed.
Pass Mark
40%
2nd Class Honours Grade 2
50%
2nd Class Honours Grade 1
60%
1st Class Honours
70%
 Continuous Assessment marks may be carried forward. Candidates must complete all the requirements of BFS
Level 3 within 4 years of commencement. The overall grade in the Degree is determined by the simple average of
the marks earned in each of the Level 3 subjects.
BACHELOR OF ACTUARIAL AND FINANCIAL STUDIES
COBDF0025 BAFS
The programme is full time over four years. Honours may be awarded in each course and in the degree as a whole. Honours
in the degree will be awarded on the basis of a weighted average of the results in Level 2 (20%), Level 3 (20%) and Level 4
(60%). To pass a course students must obtain a minimum mark of 40%. Where a student passes a Level 2, Level 3 or Level
4 examination after more than one attempt, his or her contributing mark will be the average of the first examination and the
successful examination or 40%, whichever is the greater.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed.
Standards (for courses in levels 2-3)
Overall honours are not awarded but grades in individual courses are as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass
40%
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is obtained in the
written examination in that subject.
LEVEL 2 COURSES
Second University Examination in Actuarial and Financial Studies
ECON 2206
ECON 2207
FIN
2006
ACC 1007
MATH 2902
STAT 2405-2407
STAT 2408-2410
STAT 2442
Totals
Principles of Macroeconomics (1 unit)
Principles of Microeconomics (1 unit)
Finance (1 unit)
Financial Accounting 1 (3 units)
Fundamentals of Actuarial and Financial
Mathematics (2 units)
Statistical Theory (3 units)
Statistical Methods (3 units)
An Introduction to Survival and Stochastic Models (1 unit)
Marks
100
100
150
300
250
No. of Papers
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
4.0
4.0
6.0
9.0
9.0
300
300
100
1,600
1
1
1
8
12.0
12.0
4.0
60.0
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each course may be allotted to course work. Where a mark is given for
course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in the written examination in that
course. No compensation is allowed.
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Progress from Level 2 to Level 3
Students must obtain at least 48 credits from the Level 2 examinations before proceeding to Level 3. The Second
University Examination in Actuarial and Financial Studies must be passed within 2 years from the date of entering Level 2.
Level 3 Courses
In level 3 students must pass each course individually. All examinations will be in Winter with repeats in the Summer.
Students will spend Semester 2 of Level 3 on Work Experience in an appropriate company/institution. Students are
required to perform to a satisfactory level in their work experience, and they must submit a satisfactory written report on
their experience as part of their level 3 course. In the event that a work experience placement is not available or the
experience is not satisfactory, a student must complete a relevant project under the supervision of the Department of
Statistics.
LEVEL 3 COURSES
Third University Examination in Actuarial and Financial Studies
Marks
STAT 3414 Time Series (1 unit)
100
Marks
STAT 3452 Models - Survival Models (1.5 units)
150
STAT 3453 Models - Stochastic Models (1.5 units)
150
MIS 3025 Information Management for Actuaries (1 unit)
100
FIN
3043 Aspects of Financial Theory (1.5 units)
150
ECON 3386 Economics Option (1.5 units)
150
Totals (Semester 1)
800
STAT 3450 Work Experience: (Semester 2)
(Students must obtain a satisfactory grade but no marks are awarded)
Totals (Level 3):
800
No. of Papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
6
Credits
4
6
6
4
5
5
30
30
60
Standards for Degree Classification
First Class Honours
70% overall
Second Class Honours Grade I
60% overall
Second Class Honours Grade II
50% overall
Third Class Honours
45% overall
Pass
40% overall
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work. Where a mark is given for
course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in the written examination in that
subject.
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BACHELOR OF ACTUARIAL AND FINANCIAL STUDIES
BAFS
Progress from Level 3 to Level 4
Candidates will not be allowed to enter the final year course (Level 4) until they have passed the Second University
Examination in Actuarial and Financial Studies and have obtained at least 25 credits from the First Semester Level 3
examinations. The Level 3 course must be passed within 2 years from the date of entering Level 3.
Level 4 Courses
In Level 4 students must pass each course individually. The exam in the Economics option will be in Winter with repeats in
Summer. The exam in FIN 3027 will be in Summer with repeats in the following December/January. All other exams will
be in Summer with repeat exams in Autumn.
Final University Examination in Actuarial and Financial Studies
Marks
STAT 4454
Actuarial Mathematics (2 units)
300
STAT 4453
Models – Stochastic Models (1.5 units)
150
STAT 4416 / Applied Actuarial Statistics (2 units)
250
STAT 4417
STAT 4444
Actuarial Investments
250
STAT 4455
Asset Liability Management for Actuaries 250
(2 units)
FIN
3045
Financial Economics (2 units)
250
FIN
3027
Financial Management (1 unit)
150
ECON 4001
Economics options (1 unit)
150
Totals (Level 4)
1750
No. of Papers
1
1
1
Credits
10
6
10
1
1
9
10
1
1
1
8
10
5
5
65
Standards for Degree Classification
First Class Honours
70% overall
Second Class Honours Grade I
60% overall
Second Class Honours Grade II
50% overall
Third Class Honours
45% overall
Pass
40% overall
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work. Where a mark is given for
course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in the written examination in that
subject.
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN THE CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES
UNIVERSITARIOS DE GALICIA
Applicable to all programme years
COBDF0002 BComm Spain (from 1999)
FIRST YEAR (Level 1)
Level 1 courses include:
BMGT 1701 Management Principles
ECON 1303 Microeconomics
MATH 1704 Mathematics
BMGT 1703 Business Communications I
ACC
1704 Spanish Civil Law I
ECON 1304 Macroeconomics
HRM
2709 Managing Employee Relations
MIS
1702 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
MKT
2713 Marketing Management
BMGT 1704 Business Communications II
ACC
1705 Spanish Civil Law II
Total
Marks
200
100
200
400
100
200
200
100
200
200
100
2,000
Credits
7.5
3.75
10.0
12.0
3.75
7.5
7.5
3.75
7.5
8.0
3.75
75.00
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SECOND YEAR (Level 2)
Level 2 courses include:
BMGT 1702 Organisational Behaviour
MIS
2718 Introduction to Management Science
BMGT 2701 Business Communications, III
ACC
2706 Spanish Business Law, I
FIN
2722 Finance
ACC
1701 Financial Accounting
MIS
2717 Database Systems Development & Information Management
MIS
1701 Business Statistics
BMGT 2702 Business Communications, IV
ACC
2707 Spanish Business Law, II
FIN
2718 Quantitative Finance
Total
Marks Credits
200
7.5
200
7.5
200
7.5
200
7
200
7.5
300
11.25
100
3.75
200
7.5
200
7.5
100
3.75
100
4.25
2,000 75.00
THIRD YEAR (Level 3)
Level 3 courses include:
ACC
2715 Management Accounting
ACC
2716 Financial Accounting
BMGT 2716 Business Logistics & Operations Management
BMGT 3701 Business Communications V
ECON 2363 Intermediate Micro-Economics
ECON 2364 Applied Econometrics, I
MIS
3701 Advanced Topics in MIS
HRM
3702 Spanish Labour Law I
ECON 2365 Applied Econometrics II
FIN
3713 Financial Institutions Management
MKT
3701 Marketing Research
BMGT 3702 Business Communications, VI
HRM
3703 Spanish Labour Law II
Total
Marks
200
200
200
300
200
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
100
2,000
Credits
8
8
8
7.5
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
7.5
4
75.00
FOURTH YEAR (Level 4)
Level 4 courses include:
ACC
3701 Spanish Taxation I
ACC
3702 Spanish Taxation II
ACC
3704 Financial Accounting
ACC
3707 Advanced Management Accounting
BMGT 3703 Business Communications, VII
FIN
3721 Business and Finance Project
FIN
3712 Investment & Portfolio Management
ECON 2366 International Monetary Economics
BMGT 3706 The Economic Structures of Spain & The World
BMGT 3712 Strategy Formulation & Implementation
MKT
3703 International Marketing
BMGT 3713 Managing Change
BMGT 3714 International Business
BMGT 3715 Business Project
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
200
100
100
100
300
300
100
100
100
200
2000
Credits
4
4
5
5
7
4
4
4
10
10
4
4
4
6
75
Standards
1.
The Degree in the Bachelor of Commerce is a primary degree in the Faculty of Commerce.
2.
Approved courses of study must be attended for at least eight semesters after matriculation. Students who have not
successfully satisfied all exam requirements of the entire degree programme within twelve semesters may not
remain in the Faculty of Commerce.
3.
i.
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The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Students who do not obtain the credits associated with a course by the second examination offering may
be required to re-register for that course, re-attend, complete any assigned course work, pass the
examination and pay the associated tuition fee. Students should note that courses may change from year
to year, may not be offered in certain years and may be dropped entirely from the programme. This will
require the substitution of a course(s) by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance
and the payment of appropriate fees.
Credits will be given for each set of course units passed. Each level of the degree programme contains 75
credits.
Where a mark is given for course work a pass mark will not be awarded for the course unless at least 35%
is attained in the written examination in that course. The course work shall only be counted for the first
examination offering of any course. The second offering examination mark shall, therefore, be based
entirely on the second offering examination paper.
4.
The degree is composed of a number of courses, which are given at four levels. Level 1 courses are offered at the
commencement of the degree programme. These are followed by Level 2 courses. Level 3 and Level 4 courses are
taken in the final stages of the degree programme. Courses in all levels are semesterised and examinations are held
at the end of each course. Examinations take place at the end of the semester in which the subject is taught and one
repeat examination is offered. The repeat examinations for semester 1 and semester 2 examinations are held in
September. In the event that a course is changed or modified, then no additional repeat examinations for the
original course will be offered. A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A
student is deemed to have completed his/her degree requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
5.
Progress from Level 1 to Level 2:
6.
i.
Students who obtain a total of 75 credits on the combined results of the Semester I and Semester II
examinations of the Level 1 courses are eligible for unrestricted entry into Level 2 (second year) courses.
ii.
Students who obtain 52 or more credits, but less than 75 credits, may progress to Level 2 and attend
courses at that level. However any Level 1 examinations not passed must be repeated.
iii.
Students who obtain less than 52 credits in the combined results at the end of Semester I and Semester II
examinations of the first year may not remain in the Faculty of Commerce programme. The Faculty may
waive this rule in exceptional circumstances.
Progress from Level 2 to Level 3 and Level 3 to Level 4:
i.
Students wishing to progress to Level 3 must have completed all the exam requirements of Level 1.
Students who obtain 52 or more credits, but less than 75 credits, may progress to Level 3 and attend all
Level 3 courses. However any Level 2 examinations not passed must be repeated.
ii.
Students wishing to progress to Level 4 must have completed all the exam requirements of Level 2.
Students who obtain 52 or more credits, but less than 75 credits, may progress to Level 4 and attend all
Level 4 courses. However any Level 3 examinations not passed must be repeated.
7.
Honours may be awarded in each course and in the degree as a whole.
8.
For degree honours classification, a weight of 50% will be given to Level 3 examinations, and 50% to Level 4
examinations.
The Honours classification for the Degree as follows:
First Class Honours
Second Class honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Pass
70% of aggregate weighted grades
60% of aggregate weighted grades
50% of aggregate weighted grades
40% of aggregate weighted grades
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CODPP0004 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS/HUMAN
RESOURCES) (Distance Education)
General Regulations
i.
The diploma is composed of a number of courses, which are taken individually.
ii.
The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award of a pass mark in a course is
subject to the additional regulations concerning continuous assessment and project based courses.
iii.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have
completed his/her diploma requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
iv.
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the subject unless at least
35% is attained in the written examination in that subject.
v.
Honours will not be awarded in the Diploma.
Level 1 Courses (applicable to students who entered the programme prior to 2005/2006)
ACC
1706 Principles of Accounting and Financial Management
BMGT 1709 Organisational Behaviour
HRM
1704 Institutions and Industrial Relations Practice in Ireland
HRM
1705 Labour Law: The Constitution and Statute Law
OR
ACC
1707 Business Law
ECON 1101 Principles of Economics
BMGT 1719 Principles of Management
HRM
1706 Employment Legislation
HRM
1703 Trade Union History and Organisational Development
OR
HRM
1707 Introduction to Human Resource Management
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
COBDP0001 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES (BBS) IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS/HUMAN
RESOURCES (Distance Education)
EACH LEVEL OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME CONTAINS COURSES TO THE VALUE OF 60 CREDITS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN UNION STANDARDS, NAMELY THE EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER
SYSTEM (E.C.T.S.). THE CREDITS ARE ASSIGNED AS FOLLOWS:
General Regulations
i.
The degree is composed of a number of courses, which are given at three levels/stages. Level 1 is offered at the
commencement of the degree programme. On completion of Level 1, a Diploma is awarded. These are followed
by Level 2 courses. Level 3 courses are taken in the final stages of the degree programme.
ii.
Courses are taken individually. The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award
of a pass mark in a course is subject to the additional regulations concerning continuous assessment and project
based courses.
iii.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have
completed his/her degree requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
iv.
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the subject unless at least
35% is attained in the written examination in that subject.
v.
Progression from level to level: Progress from Level 1 to Level 2 is conditional on the satisfactory completion of
all courses under Level 1.
Progress from Level 2 to Level 3 is conditional on the satisfactory completion of all courses under Level 2. The
Programme Committee may waive this rule in exceptional circumstances.
vi.
Exemptions from Level 1 may be permitted at the discretion of the Programme Committee, in the case of holders
of an equivalent qualification from an acceptable academic institution or on the basis of significant relevant work
experience.
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Level 1
ACC
BMGT
HRM
HRM
1706
1709
1704
1705
ACC
ECON
BMGT
HRM
HRM
1707
1101
1719
1706
1703
HRM
1707
Courses (applicable to students who entered the programme
prior to 2005/2006)
Principles of Accounting and Financial Management
Organisational Behaviour
Institutions and Industrial Relations Practice in Ireland
Labour Law: The Constitution and Statute Law
Or
Business Law
Principles of Economics
Principles of Management
Employment Legislation
Trade Union History and Organisational Development
Or
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Marks Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
Or
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
Or
7.5
30 Total
The following level 2 & 3 courses are applicable to students who entered the programme
prior to 2005/06
Level 2
ECON
HRM
BMGT
HRM
HRM
1201
2716
2726
2716
2705
HRM
2710
Level 3
BMGT 3716
HRM
3705
HRM
3707
HRM
3706
HRM
3708
Courses
Economic Policy and the Global Environment
Managing Diversity in Employment
Leadership and the Management of Change
Human Resource Management: Strategy and Policy
Labour Management Negotiation (Project Based)*
Or
Human Resource Management Techniques (Project-based)*
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Courses
Business Strategy
European Industrial Relations and Human Resource
Management
Human Resource Development
Critical Issues in Industrial Relations and Human Resource
Management in Ireland
Research Assignment * (project-based)
Marks Credits
100
12
100
Credits
12
12
12
12
12
Or
12
60 Total
100
12
100
12
100
12
200
12
60 Total
*An oral examination may be required at the discretion of the Faculty of Commerce.
Examination Regulations
Honours may be awarded for the degree as a whole. For degree honours classification, a weight of 1/2 will be given to
Level 2 examinations and 1/2 to Level 3 examinations.
The honours classifications are as follows:
First Class Honours
70% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours, Grade I
60% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours, Grade II
50% of aggregate weighted grades
Pass
40% of aggregate weighted grades
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (MANAGEMENT) (Distance Education)
General Regulations:
1. The diploma is composed of a number of courses, which are taken individually.
2. The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award of a pass mark in a course is subject
to the additional regulations concerning continuous assessment and project based courses.
3. A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have completed
his/her diploma requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
4. Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the subject unless at least 35%
is attained in the written examination in that subject.
5. Honours will not be awarded in the Diploma.
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Level 1 Courses (applicable to students who entered the programme
prior to 2005/2006)
ACC
1711 Principles of Accounting and Financial Management
BMGT 1715 Organisational Behaviour
BMGT 1717 Business Environment
BMGT 1718 Business Research and Statistics
ACC
1712 Business Law
ECON 1203 Principles of Economics
BMGT 1716 Principles of Management
HRM
1712 Introduction to Human Resource Management
Marks
Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
30 Total
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES (BBS) IN MANAGEMENT (Distance Education)
EACH LEVEL OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME CONTAINS COURSES TO THE VALUE OF 60 CREDITS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN UNION STANDARDS, NAMELY THE EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER
SYSTEM (E.C.T.S.). THE CREDITS ARE ASSIGNED AS FOLLOWS:
General Regulations
1. The degree is composed of a number of courses, which are given at three levels/stages. Level 1 is offered at the
commencement of the degree programme. On completion of Level 1, a Diploma is awarded. These are followed
by Level 2 courses. Level 3 courses are taken in the final stages of the degree programme.
2.
Courses are taken individually. The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award
of a pass mark in a course is subject to the additional regulations concerning continuous assessment and project
based courses.
3.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have
completed his/her degree requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
4.
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the subject unless at least
35% is attained in the written examination in that subject.
5.
Progression from level to level: Progress from Level 1 to Level 2 is conditional on the satisfactory completion of
all courses under Level 1. Progress from Level 2 to Level 3 is conditional on the satisfactory completion of all
courses under Level 2. The Programme Committee may waive this rule in exceptional circumstances.
6.
Exemptions from Level 1 may be permitted at the discretion of the Programme Committee, in the case of holders
of an equivalent qualification from an acceptable academic institution or on the basis of significant relevant work
experience.
Level 1
ACC
BMGT
BMGT
BMGT
ACC
ECON
BMGT
HRM
1711
1715
1717
1718
1712
1203
1716
1712
Courses (applicable to students who entered the programme prior to
Marks
2005/2006)
Principles of Accounting and Financial Management
100
Organisational Behaviour
100
Business Environment
100
Business Research and Statistics
100
Business Law
100
Principles of Economics
100
Principles of Management
100
Introduction to Human Resource Management
100
Credits
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
60 Total
The following level 2 & 3 courses are applicable to students who entered the programme
prior to 2005/06
Level 2
Courses
BMGT 2723 International Business
35
Marks
100
Credits
12
BMGT 2722 Leadership and the Management of Change*
BMGT 2724 Technology Management
MKT
2715 Marketing Management
FIN
2721 Financial Management
* This course may be taught as a project-based course.
Level 3
Courses
BMGT 3723 Business Strategy
Four subjects to be selected from:
MIS
3712 Management Information Systems
BMGT 3724 Operations Management
BMGT 3725 Entrepreneurship*
MKT
3704 International Marketing
FIN
3723 Security Analysis And Portfolio Management
FIN
3724 Treasury and Risk Management
MIS
3713 Electronic Commerce
BMGT 3726 Project Planning and Control*
MKT
3705 Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
MKT
3706 Marketing Communications
100
100
100
12
12
12
Marks
100
Credits
12
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
* These courses may be taught as project-based courses. Level 3 subjects will be selected year on year depending on
available resources.
Examination Regulations
Honours may be awarded for the degree as a whole. For degree honours classification, a weight of 1/2 will be given to
Level 2 examinations and 1/2 to Level 3 examinations.
The honours classifications are as follows:
First Class Honours
70% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours, Grade I
60% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours, Grade II
50% of aggregate weighted grades
Pass
40% of aggregate weighted grades
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (MANAGEMENT) THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING (China
and Singapore)
General Regulations
1. The diploma is composed of eight courses, which are taken individually.
2. The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award of a pass mark in a course is subject
to the additional regulations concerning continuous assessment and project based courses.
3 A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have completed
his/her diploma requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
4 Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the subject unless at least 35%
is attained in the written examination in that subject.
5 Honours will not be awarded in the Diploma.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES (BBS) IN MANAGEMENT THROUGH DISTANCE
LEARNING (China and Singapore)
Program codes for Hong Kong: COBDP0053 (Management)/P0054 (Finance)/P0055 (Marketing)/P0056
(Information Technology)
EACH LEVEL OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME CONTAINS COURSES TO THE VALUE OF 60 CREDITS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN UNION STANDARDS, NAMELY THE EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER
SYSTEM (E.C.T.S.). THE CREDITS ARE ASSIGNED AS FOLLOWS:
General Regulations
1.
The degree is composed of a number of courses, which are given at three levels. Level 1 is composed of eight
courses, which are offered at the commencement of the degree programme. On completion of Level 1, a Diploma
is awarded. These are followed by Level 2 courses. Level 3 courses are taken in the final stages of the degree
programme.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Level 2
BMGT
BMGT
BMGT
MKT5
FIN
Courses are taken individually. The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award
of a pass mark in a course is subject to the additional regulations concerning continuous assessment and project
based courses.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have
completed his/her degree requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the subject unless at least
35% is attained in the written examination in that subject.
Progression from level to level: Progress from Level 1 to Level 2 is conditional on the satisfactory completion of
all courses under Level 1. Progress from Level 2 to Level 3 is conditional on the satisfactory completion of all
courses under Level 2. The Programme Committee may waive this rule in exceptional circumstances.
Exemptions from Level 1 may be permitted at the discretion of the Programme Committee in the case of holders
of an equivalent qualification from an acceptable academic institution or on the basis of significant relevant work
experience.
Courses
2711 International Business
2729 Leadership and the Management of Change
2731 Technology Management
2703 Marketing Management
2723 Financial Management
Level 3 Courses
BMGT 2733 Business Strategy
Four subjects to be selected from:
MIS
2705 Management Information Systems
BMGT 2707 Operations Management
BMGT 2735 Entrepreneurship
MKT
2704 International Marketing
FIN
2714 Security Analysis And Portfolio Management
FIN
2715 Treasury and Risk Management
MIS
2709 Electronic Commerce
BMGT 2712 Project Planning and Control
MKT
2705 Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
MKT
2710 Marketing Communications
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Marks
100
Credits
12
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Examination Regulations
Honours may be awarded for the degree as a whole. For degree honours classification, a weight of 1/2 will be given to
Level 2 examinations and 1/2 to Level 3 examinations.
The honours classifications are as follows:
First Class Honours
70% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours, Grade I
60% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours, Grade II
50% of aggregate weighted grades
Pass
40% of aggregate weighted grades
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COBDF0026 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ECONOMICS AND FINANCE)
General Regulations
i.
The degree is composed of a number of courses, which are given at three levels. Level 1 courses are offered at the
commencement of the degree programme. They are followed by Level 2 courses. Level 3 courses are taken in the
final stages of the degree programme.
ii.
Courses are taken individually. The pass mark in each course is 40% and no compensation is allowed. The award
of a pass mark in a course is subject to the additional regulations concerning continuous assessment and project
based courses.
iii.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have
completed his/her degree requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
iv.
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded for the subject unless at least
35% is attained in the written examination in that subject.
v.
A student cannot attempt any Level 3 examination, while the student has one or more Level 1 examinations
outstanding.
vi.
Degree Honours Classification: -For degree honours classification, a weight of 1/3 will be given to Level 2
examinations, and 2/3 for Level 3 examinations. For a repeated Level 2 subject, the mark used for degree honours
classification will be the result of the successfully repeated examination. For a repeated Level 3 course, the mark
used for degree honours classification will be the result of the successfully repeated examination.
vii.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed.
viii.
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each course may be allotted to course work.
The honours classifications are as follows:
First Class Honours
70% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours (Grade 1)
60% of aggregate weighted grades
Second Class Honours (Grade 2)
50% of aggregate weighted grades
LEVEL 2 COURSES
Course Title
ECON 2713
Microeconomics
FIN
3047
Financial Institution Management
MATH 1907
Foundations for Financial Mathematics
MATH 1908
Optimization in Finance
ACC 3016
Taxation
ECON 2701
Macroeconomics
STAT 2405 –
Statistical Theory
2407
ECON 2711
The Irish Economy
Or
MST 2014
Introduction to Analysis
FIN
2005
Finance
Marks
100
100
150
100
100
100
No of Papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
6.6
6.6
8.25
5.5
5
6.6
100
1
6.6
100
1
6.6
100
150
1
1
6.6
8.25
LEVEL 3 COURSES
Course Title
ECON 3780 Applied Econometrics I
ECON 3781 Applied Econometrics II
ECON 3702 Microeconomics
FIN
3054 Financial Economics
Marks
100
100
100
200
No of Papers
1
1
1
1
Credits
6
6
6
18
COBDF0027 Option One
STAT 3614 Time Series
MST 3013 Analysis
ECON 3785 International Economics (Trade)
MST 3723 Differential Equations via Computer Algebra
100
100
100
100
6
6
6
6
COBDF0028 Option Two
ECON 3783 Macro-Economics
ECON 3735 Introduction to Game Theory
100
100
6
6
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ECON 3714 Finance
ECON 3720 Industrial Organisation
100
100
6
6
COBDF0029 Option Three
MIS 3019 Computer Applications
MIS 3027 Mathematical Decision Support Systems
ECON 3785 International Economics
MIS 3013 Decision Applications
100
100
100
100
6
6
6
6
COBDF0030 Option Four
ECON 3783 Macroeconomics
FIN
3026 International Financial Management
FIN
3018 Treasury Management
FIN
3022 Financial Management
100
100
100
100
6
6
6
6
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
EACH LEVEL OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME CONTAINS COURSES TO THE VALUE OF 60 CREDITS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN UNION STANDARDS, NAMELY THE EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER
SYSTEM (E.C.T.S.). THE CREDITS ARE ASSIGNED AS FOLLOWS:
China/ Singapore
INTAKE 1: COBDP0030/ COBDP0027 BSc (FINANCE) (MODE A)
INTAKE 2: COBDP0041/ COBDP0038 and COBDP0051 BSc (FINANCE) (MODE A)
Level 2 Courses to comprise 5 core modules as follows:
MKT 2703 / 2706
Marketing Management
BMGT 2706 / 2708 Organisational Behaviour
MIS 2705 / 2708
Management of Information Systems
FIN 2712 / 2713
Business Finance
BMGT 2710 / 2713 Business Policy & Strategy
Level 3 Courses to comprise 1 core plus 4 specialist area modules
as follows:
ACC 2713 / 2714
Business Law
ACC 2711 / 2712
Management Accounting
ECON 2444 / 2444 Economic Policy
FIN 2714 / 2716
Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
FIN 2715 / 2717
Treasury & Risk Management





Paper
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Marks Paper Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Courses are taken individually. Honours may be awarded in each course and in the Degree as a whole.
Continuous assessments will qualify for a maximum of 40% of the marks and the written exam paper a minimum of
60%.
In subjects where marks are allotted to coursework, at least 40% of the written examination marks must be obtained
before a student is deemed to have passed.
No compensation is allowed.
The overall grade in the Degree is determined by a simple average in the marks earned in all of the Level 2 and Level 3
subjects combined.
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
Pass
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Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
70% of aggregate weighted grades
60% of aggregate weighted grades
50% of aggregate weighted grades
40% of aggregate weighted grades
1
1
1
1
1
China/Singapore
INTAKE 1: COBDP0031/COBDP0028 BSc (MANAGEMENT) (MODE B)
INTAKE 2: COBDP0042/COBDP0039 and COBDP0050 BSc (MANAGEMENT) (MODE B)
Level 2 Courses to comprise 5 core modules as follows:
MKT 2703 / 2706
Marketing Management
BMGT 2706 / 2708 Organisational Behaviour
MIS 2705 / 2708
Management of Information Systems
FIN 2712 / 2713
Business Finance
BMGT 2710 / 2713 Business Policy & Strategy
Level 3 Courses to comprise 1 core module plus 4 specialist area
modules as follows:
ACC 2713 / 2714
Business Law
ACC 2711 / 2712
Management Accounting
BMGT 2707 / 2709 Operations Management
HRM 2707 / 2708 Human Resource Management
BMGT 2711 / 2714 International Business
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Paper
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Marks Paper Credits
100
100
100
100
100
1
1
1
1
1
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
China/Singapore
INTAKE 1: COBDP0032/COBDP0029 BSc (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) (MODE C)
INTAKE 2: COBDP0043/COBDP0040 and COBDP0052 BSc (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
(MODE C)
Level 2 Courses to comprise 5 core modules as follows:
BMGT 2706 / 2708 Organisational Behaviour
MKT 2703 / 2706
Marketing Management
BMGT 2710 / 2713 Business Policy & Strategy
FIN 2712 / 2713
Business Finance
MIS 2705 / 2708
Management of Information Systems
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Paper
1
1
1
1
1
Level 3 Courses to comprise 1 core module and 4 specialist area
modules as follows:
ACC 2713 / 2714
Business Law
MIS 2706 / 2707
Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems
Computer Networks & Systems Architecture
MIS 2710 / 2712
BMGT 2712 / 2715 Project Management
MIS 2709 / 2711
Electronic Commerce
100
100
100
100
100
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Marks Paper Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
China/Singapore
INTAKE 1: COBDP0046/COBDP0044 BSc (MARKETING) (MODE D)
INTAKE 2: COBDP0047/COBDP0045 and COBDP0049 BSc (MARKETING) (MODE D)
Level 2 Courses to comprise 5 core modules as follows:
MKT 2703 / 2706
Marketing Management
BMGT 2706 / 2708 Organisational Behaviour
FIN 2712 / 2713
Business Finance
MIS 2705 / 2708
Management of Information Systems
BMGT 2710 / 2713 Business Policy & Strategy
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Level 3 Courses to comprise 1 core module and 4 specialist area
Marks
modules as follows:
ACC 2713 / 2714
Business Law
100
MKT 2704 / 2707
International Marketing
100
Paper
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Paper Credits
1
1
12
12
40
MKT 2705 / 2708
MKT 2709 / 2711
MKT 2710 / 2712
Consumer & Buyer Behaviour
Marketing Research
Marketing Communications
100
100
100
1
1
1
12
12
12
60 Total
BSc (MANAGEMENT INFORMATIONS SYSTEMS) (MODE E)
COBDP0048 Sri Lanka
Level 2 Courses
MIS 2719 Databases and Information Resource Management
FIN
2720 Business Finance
OR
MIS XXX Project Planning and Control
MIS 2720 Computer Networks and Internet Applications
MIS 2721 Management of Information Systems
MIS 2722 Decision Support Systems
Level 3 Courses
BMGT 2721 Business Policy
MKT 2714 International Marketing
MIS 2723 Electronic Commerce
MIS 2724 Information Systems Development and Implementation
MIS 2725 Information Systems Application Development (project)
Marks Paper
100
1
100
1
100
100
100
100
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
1
1
1
1
Paper
1
1
1
1
1
China/Singapore
INTAKE 1: BSc (ENTREPRENEURSHIP) (MODE F)
INTAKE 2:
Level 2 Courses to comprise 5 core modules as follows:
BMGT 2706 / 2708 Organisational Behaviour
FIN 2712 / 2713
Business Finance
MKT 2703 / 2706
Marketing Management
BMGT 2710 / 2713 Business Policy & Strategy
MIS 2705 / 2708
Management of Information Systems
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Paper
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
12
12
12
12
12
60 Total
Level 3 Courses to comprise 1 core and 4 specialist area modules Marks Paper Credits
as follows:
ACC 2713 / 2714
Business Law
100
1
12
BMGT 2741/2737 Entrepreneurial Management
100
1
12
BMGT 2742/2738 Opportunity Recognition and Analysis
100
1
12
BMGT 2743/2739 New Venture Planning
100
1
12
BMGT 2744/2740 Management of Innovation and Change
100
1
12
60 Total
CODPP0006 DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
Subjects
BMGT P805
BMGT P804
HRM P802
MIS P802
BMGT P802
FIN
P802
ECON P802
ACC P802
BMGT P803
MKT P802
BMGT P806
BMGT P814
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Strategic Management
Production & Operations Management
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Business Research Methods
Principles of Finance
Business Economics
Principles of Accounting
Management of Organisations
Marketing Management
Business Research Project
Managing Change
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
300
100
Credits
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
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4.6
Exam/project option
Exam
Exam
Exam/project option
Exam by project
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam/by project
Exam /by project
Exam/by project
Conditions:
 The Advanced Management Diploma is a part-time degree programme. The Teaching program is divided into
semesters and examinations are held at the completion of each semester.
 A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work. In the case of
subjects where marks are awarded for course work, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in the written
examination in order to pass the subject.
 Students need to complete 8 courses from the above list including the Business Research Project in order to fulfill
the course requirements.
Compensation is not allowed:
 Where a candidate fails a subject, the subject may be repeated. Repeat examinations, where required, are held in
the autumn. In the case of a subject, which is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either
40% or the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for
honours on the basis of their overall grade for the subject. Candidates who do not obtain the credits associated
with a course by the second examination offering may be required to re-register for that course, re-attend and pay
the associated fee. Candidates should note that courses may change from year to year, may not be offered in
certain years, and may be dropped entirely from the programme. This will require the substitution of a course(s)
by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance and the payment of the appropriate fee.
COHDF0007 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
Core Subjects
ACC P501 Accountancy
FIN
P501 Business Finance
BMGT P504 Managing Small & Medium Sized Enterprises
BMGT P505 Enterprise Development in Ireland
BMGT P501 Industry Analysis and Idea Generation
BMGT P503 Management of Organisations
MKT P501 Marketing Management
BMGT P502 Planning the new Venture Start-Up
BMGT P523 Business Plan Project - Project based course
BMGT P522 Company Project - Project based course
And
1 elective course
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1,100
Credits
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.25
5.25
5.5
60
*Elective Courses
FIN
P504 Banking
ECON P347 European Economic Environment**
HRM P508 Industrial Relations
BMGT P525 International Business
MKT P506 International Marketing
BMGT P526 Organisational Behaviour
BMGT P524 Operations Management
* Elective courses offered to DES students are subject to timetabling constraints.
** Students who have taken at least one year of Economics at undergraduate level may not be allowed
to take the European Economic Environment Elective.


Examinations are held in Winter and Summer on completion of each course. Five core courses will be completed in
Semester 1. Three core courses, one elective plus 2 project-based core courses will be completed in Semester 2.
A maximum of three courses taken may be project-based. Marks will be determined entirely on the basis of coursework assignments. There will be no written examination for a project-based course. At least 40% must be obtained
before a student is deemed to have passed.
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Standards
 First Class Honours
70%
overall
Second Class Honours
60% - 69%
overall
Pass
40% - 59%
overall
 No compensation is allowed.
 In order to pass, students must achieve 40% in each subject. A maximum of 40% of the total marks in each course
may be allotted to course work. In subjects where marks are allotted to coursework, at least 40% must be obtained
in course work assignments, and at least 40% must be obtained in written examinations before a student is deemed
to have passed.
 Where course work has been failed, it must be re-submitted. In the case of course work which is resubmitted
successfully, the mark recorded for it shall be the higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average of the original mark
and the repeat mark for the course work.
 All course work is taken into account in the final result of repeated or deferred examinations.
 Students who fail an examination must sit a repeat paper. In the case of a subject, which is repeated successfully,
the mark recorded shall be the higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average of the original mark and the repeat mark
for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours, on the basis of their overall grade for the subject.
 Examinations and Repeat Examinations will be held in the Winter and Summer at the end of each Semester. There
is no examination offering in the Autumn.
 A student is entitled to two offerings of an examination for each subject.
 The first offering is held immediately after the delivery of the course.
 The second offering is held at the end of the following semester, regardless of whether this is in the following
academic year.
 Thereafter the student has no further rights to sit an examination for the course.
 Honours in the Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurial Studies will be awarded on the basis of the computed average
across all the subjects.
CODPF0004 DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Subjects
Marks Papers
HRM
3004 European Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management
100
1
MKT
3007 International Marketing
100
1
BMGT 3029 International Business
100
1
ECON 3185 International Economics Trade
100
1
FIN
3023 International Finance
100
1
Elective
100
1
 A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each course may be allocated to course work.
 Award of the Diploma is made if the students pass the six courses as outlined. No compensation is allowed
COCTP0001 CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
OLD REGULATIONS – APPLIES TO CANDIDATES REGISTERED UP TO 2004-2005
FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP – LEVEL 1
Level 1
FIN 1701
Law and Practice of Banking
FIN 1702
Practical Banking*
FIN 1703
Lending & Securities
FIN 1704
Instalment Credit*
FIN 1705
Financing International Trade
FIN 1706
Investment Planning 1 (N.I.)
FIN 1707
Investment Planning 2 (N.I.)
FIN 1708
Investment Planning 1(R.O.I.)
FIN 1709
Investment Planning 2 (R.O.I.)
FIN 1710
Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Mutual Funds
FIN 1711
Custody and Registration
FIN 1712
Fund Accounting and Valuation
FIN 1713
Mortgage Advice and Practice 1 (N.I.)
FIN 1714
Mortgage Advice and Practice 2 (N.I.)
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Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
No. of Papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
FIN 1715
FIN 1716
FIN 1717
FIN 1718
FIN 1720
FIN 1721
FIN 1722
FIN 1724
FIN 1725
FIN 1726
FIN 1727
FIN 1728
FIN 1729
FIN 1730
FIN 1731
FIN 1732
FIN 1733
FIN 1734
FIN 1735
FIN 1736
FIN 1737
FIN 1738
FIN 1739
FIN 1740
FIN 1741
FIN 1742
FIN 1743
FIN 1744
FIN 1745
FIN 1746
FIN 1747
FIN 1748
FIN 1749
FIN 1750
FIN 1751
FIN 1752
FIN 1753
FIN 1754
FIN 1755
FIN 1756
FIN 1757
FIN 1758
FIN 1759
FIN 1760
FIN 1761
FIN 1762
FIN 1763
FIN 1764
FIN 1765
FIN 1766
FIN 1767
FIN 1768
FIN 1769
FIN 1770
FIN 1771
FIN 1772
FIN 1773
FIN 1774
FIN 1775
FIN 1776
Mortgage Advice and Practice 3 (N.I.)
Mortgage Practice 1 (R.O.I.)
Mortgage Practice 2 (R.O.I.)
Mortgage Practice 3 (R.O.I.)
Instalment Credit/Leasing 1 +
Instalment Credit/Leasing 2
Instalment Credit/Leasing 3
Banking Operations
Business Banking 1
Business Banking 2
Financial Advisers 1 (N.I.)
Financial Advisers 2 (N.I.)
Financial Advisers 3 (N.I.)
Mortgage Practice & Advice Bridge (N.I.)
Financial Services Foundation (N.I.)
Financial Services Planning (N.I.)
Financial Services Advice (N.I.)
Financial Services Environment (R.O.I.)
Financial Services Planning (R.O.I.)
Financial Services Advice (R.O.I.)
Direct Banking Services 1
Direct Banking Services 2
Factoring and Discounting 1
Factoring and Discounting 2
Insurance Foundation 1
Insurance Foundation 2 #
Estate Planning and Capital Acquisitions Tax
Pensions and Retirement Planning
Taxation
Investment Advice and Practice
Lending/Credit Practice 1
Lending/Credit Practice 2
Trade Finance 1
Trade Finance 2
Quantitative Methods and Financial Mathematics
E-Commerce and IT
Customer Relationships and Service 1
Customer Relationships and Service 2
Wealth Management 1
Wealth Management 2
Mutual Fund Services 1
Mutual Fund Services 2
Financial Adviser 1 (ROI)
Financial Adviser 2 (ROI)
Financial Adviser 3 (ROI) 0
Financial Adviser 4 (ROI) 0
Legal Aspects of Insurance #
Compliance #
Motor Insurance #
Personal General Insurance #
Pensions 1
Pensions 2
Commercial General Insurance #
Financial Products/Services 1 0
Financial Products/Services 2 0
Service Quality Management +
Front Line Management 1
Front Line Management 2
Insurance Principles and Practice #
Life Administration 1 #
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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FIN 1777
Life Administration 2 #
FIN 1778
Marine and Aviation Insurances #
FIN 1779
Private Medical Insurance 1 #
FIN 1780
Private Medical Insurance 2 #
FIN 1781
Legal Liabilities #
FIN 1782
Property and Pecuniary Insurances #
FIN 1783
Personal Insurances #
FIN 1784
Life and Disability 1 #
FIN 1785
Life and Disability 2 #
* Apply to pre-1999 students
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
No of papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
The Pass mark in all subjects is 50% except:
- subjects indicated in italics which require 70%
- subjects with 0 which requires 60%
- subjects with + which requires 56%
subjects with # which requires 55%
BUSINESS STUDIES GROUP
Level 1Course
ACC 1702 Accounting/Financial Information
ECON 1701 Economics
BMGT 1708 Business Communications and Statistics*
ACC 1703 Financial Statement Analysis
FIN
1719 Financial Institutions & Monetary Systems*
MKT 1701 Marketing
HRM 1701 Managing People
HRM 1702 Legal Aspects of Employment Law Practice
* Apply to pre-1999 students

Candidates must pass eight subjects with a minimum of three from each group. The pass mark is 50% except where
shown. Honours is 10 percentage points above the pass mark. Overall honours in Level 1 is not awarded.

No compensation is allowed.

The syllabus is reviewed annually. Where fundamental change in the content of a syllabus subject occurs the old
syllabus will continue to be recognised for completion of Level 1 for the following 3 years. Thereafter the new
syllabus is required.

Candidates who hold the Certificate in Financial Services of the Faculty of Commerce or the Financial Services
Diploma of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland and the Insurance Institutes (I.I.I. and L.I.A.) satisfy the requirements for
Mode A BFS Level 1 and for direct entry to BFS Level 2.
CODPP0001 DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Level 2 Course
FIN 2703 Finance
FIN 2704 Treasury & Risk Management
FIN 2705 Investment
FIN 2706 Lending Assessment & Management
ACC 2705 Law
HRM 2703 Employment Law*
FIN 3040 Financial Management of Life Companies
FIN 3034 Regulation of Insurance
FIN 2707 Retirement Funding
FIN 2708 Claims and Risk Management
FIN 3037 Re-Insurance
* Apply to pre-1999 students
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Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
No. of papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1





Candidates must pass five subjects – Finance and Investment with three others.
Continuous Assessment may qualify for 25% of the marks and the written exam paper 75%. Candidates must pass
each, a pass (40%) in the continuous assessment and a pass (40%) in the written paper (applies to all subject sittings
from 1 January 2004. Old rules apply to subjects sat pre 2004). Honours 2:2 in a subject is granted on obtaining 50%.
Honours 2:1 in a subject is granted on obtaining 60%. Grade 1 honours in a subject is granted on obtaining 70%.
No compensation is allowed.
Candidates must have successfully passed the Bachelor in Financial Services Level 1 or the Certificate in Financial
Services of the Faculty of Commerce or the Financial Services Diploma of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland and the
Insurance Institutes (I.I.I. and L.I.A.) before being allowed start BFS Level 2 except by arrangement.
The syllabus is subject to annual review. When a subject is discontinued or fundamentally changed the old syllabus
will continue to be recognised for the purposes of completion for the following 3 years. Thereafter the new subject(s)
will be required. Overall honours is not awarded in BFS Level 2.
COHDF0001 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES
Course
ACC P508
FIN
P502
MIS P501
ECON P307
HRM P501
BMGT P508
MKT P502
and
Accountancy
Business Finance
Business Information Technology
European Economic Environment**
Human Resource Management
Management of Organisations
Marketing Management
elective course
elective course
elective course
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Credits
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
100
100
100
1000
6
6
6
60
**Students who have taken at least one year of Economics at undergraduate level may be required to take an
additional elective in the second semester instead of the core subject European Economic Environment.
*Elective Courses
FIN
P503 Banking
BMGT P527 Enterprise Development in Ireland
HRM P507 Industrial Relations
BMGT P511 International Business
MKT P505 International Marketing
BMGT P512 Organisational Behaviour
BMGT P513 Operations Management
BMGT P521 Major Project
*elective courses offered to DBS students are subject to timetabling constraints.
 Examinations are held in Winter and Summer on completion of each course. Five core courses will be completed in
Semester 1. Two core courses plus three electives, or two core courses plus two electives and a major project, will be
completed in Semester 2.
 A maximum of two courses taken may be project-based. Marks will be determined entirely on the basis of course work
assignments. There will be no written examination for a project-based course. At least 40% must be obtained before a
student is deemed to have passed.
Standards
 First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
 No compensation is allowed.
70%
60% - 69%
40% - 59%
overall
overall
overall
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






In order to pass, students must achieve 40% in each subject. A maximum of 40% of the total marks in each course may
be allotted to course work. In subjects where marks are allotted to coursework, at least 40% must be obtained in course
work assignments, and at least 40% must be obtained in written examinations before a student is deemed to have
passed.
Where course work has been failed, it must be re-submitted. In the case of course work, which is resubmitted
successfully, the mark recorded for it shall be the higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average of the original mark and
the repeat mark for the course work.
All course work is taken into account in the final result of repeated or deferred examinations.
Students who fail an examination must sit a repeat paper. In the case of a subject, which is repeated successfully, the
mark recorded shall be the higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the
subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours, on the basis of their overall grade for the subject.
Examinations and Repeat Examinations will be held in the Winter and Summer at the end of each Semester. There is
no examination offering in the Autumn.
A student is entitled to two offerings of an examination for each subject. The first offering is held immediately after the
delivery of the course. The second offering is held at the end of the following semester, regardless of whether this is in
the following academic year. Thereafter the student has no further rights to sit an examination for the course.
Honours in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies will be awarded on the basis of the computed average across all
the subjects.
COHDF0002 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FOCUS)
Core Subjects
MIS P504 Advanced Software Applications
MIS P501 Business Information Technology
MIS P505 Database & Information Systems Development
MIS P507 Major Project
BMGT P508 Management of Organisations
MIS P503 Networking and Internet Applications
MIS P502 Software Applications Development
And
elective course
elective course
elective course
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Credits
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
100
100
100
1,000
6
6
6
60
*Elective Courses
ACC P508 Accountancy
FIN
P503 Banking
FIN
P502 Business Finance
BMGT P527 Enterprise Development in Ireland
ECON P307 European Economic Environment**
HRM P507 Industrial Relations
BMGT P511 International Business
MKT P505 International Marketing
MKT P502 Marketing Management
BMGT P512 Organisational Behaviour
BMGT P513 Operations Management
* elective courses offered to DBS IT students are subject to timetabling constraints
**Students who have taken at least one year of Economics at undergraduate level may not be allowed to
take the European Economic Environment Elective.
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Examinations are held in Winter and Summer on completion of each course. Four core courses plus one elective will
be completed in Semester 1. Two core courses plus two electives and a major project, will be completed in Semester 2.
A maximum of two courses taken may be project-based. Marks will be determined entirely on the basis of course work
assignments. There will be no written examination for a project-based course. At least 40% must be obtained before a
student is deemed to have passed.
Standards
 First Class Honours
70%
overall
Second Class Honours
60% - 69%
overall
Pass
40% - 59%
overall
 No compensation is allowed.
 In order to pass, students must achieve 40% in each subject. A maximum of 40% of the total marks in each course may
be allotted to course work. In subjects where marks are allotted to coursework, at least 40% must be obtained in course
work assignments, and at least 40% must be obtained in written examinations before a student is deemed to have
passed.
 Where course work has been failed, it must be re-submitted. In the case of course work, which is resubmitted
successfully, the mark recorded for it shall be the higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average of the original mark and
the repeat mark for the course work.
 All course work is taken into account in the final result of repeated or deferred examinations.
 Students who fail an examination must sit a repeat paper. In the case of a subject, which is repeated successfully, the
mark recorded shall be the higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the
subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours, on the basis of their overall grade for the subject.
 Examinations and Repeat Examinations will be held in the Winter and Summer at the end of each Semester. There is
no examination offering in the Autumn.
 A student is entitled to two offerings of an examination for each subject. The first offering is held immediately after the
delivery of the course. The second offering is held at the end of the following semester, regardless of whether this is in
the following academic year. Thereafter the student has no further rights to sit an examination for the course.
 Honours in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies (Information Technology) will be awarded on the basis of the
computed average across all the subjects.
COHDF0003 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ECONOMIC SCIENCE
Marks
No. Of Papers
ECON P301
Macroeconomics
100
1
ECON P302
Microeconomics
100
1
ECON P325
Applied Econometrics I
100
1
and two options from the Diploma courses offered by the Department of Economics (100 marks each).
Up to 20% of the 500 marks may be allocated to Course Work.
The standards are as follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours Grade I:
60%
Second Class Honours Grade II: 50%
Third Class Honours:
45%
 Pass standard 40%
 Candidates who reach an overall standard of 55% are deemed eligible for entry to the MEconSc and will be awarded
an Honours Diploma.
 Candidates who reach an overall standard of 62% are deemed eligible for entry to the MA in Economics and will be
awarded an honours diploma.
CODPF0005 DIPLOMA IN THE FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS
General Regulations
1.
The diploma is composed of eleven credit-based courses, which are taken individually. The pass mark in each course is
40% and no compensation is allowed.
2.
A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed. A student is deemed to have completed
his/her diploma requirements as soon as all required courses have been passed.
3.
Honours will not be awarded in the Diploma.
4.
The Diploma is composed of a number of courses, which are given over two years (First Year – Level 1.1 and Second
Year – Level 1.2). In the event that a course is changed or modified, then no additional repeat examinations for that
course will be offered.
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5.
On successful completion of the Diploma, the mature student will be awarded the Diploma in the Foundations of
Business. This Diploma will allow the mature student unrestricted access into the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
Programme at B. Comm Level 2. A student who passes at least nine of the eleven courses in the Diploma within two
years of entry may apply to the Faculty of Commerce for permission to register for the Bachelor of Commerce.
6.
Students who do not pass a course by the second examination offering may be required to re-register for that course,
re-attend and pay the associated fee. Students should note that courses may change from year to year, may not be
offered in certain years, and may be dropped entirely from the programme. This will require the substitution of a
course(s) by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance and the payment of appropriate fees.
7.
Course Work
(i) Where a mark is given for course work a pass mark will not be awarded for the course unless at least 35% is
attained in the written examination in that course.
(ii) The course work mark shall only be counted for the first examination offering of any course. The second offering
examination mark shall, therefore, be based entirely on the written second offering examination paper.
8.
To pass Business Skills (BMGT 1009), a student must achieve a minimum of 40% for each component of the course.
Where a student achieves a mark of less than 40% in either component, the student must repeat the failed component.
Assessment is based on class attendance, written submissions, oral presentations and practical examinations.
Level 1.2 (Second Year)
Course Title
BMGT 1010
Organisational Behaviour
ACC
1010
Module
ECON 1205
Micro-Economics
ECON 1206
Macro-Economics
MIS
1009
Statistics for Business
MIS
1010
Computers and Information Systems
Total
Marks
200
200
100
200
200
100
CODPP0008 DIPLOMA IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
There are 12 courses and a project/dissertation requirement as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Overview of corporate governance.
Corporate governance regulations.
Role of company boards.
Directors’ responsibilities.
Selection of non-executive directors.
Role of non-executive directors.
Non-executive directors and executive remuneration and incentives.
Accounting and reporting responsibilities of directors and boards.
Role, Function and Responsibilities of Audit Committees.
Risk management and the role of non-executive directors.
Business strategy and company boards.
Role of non-executive directors in improving business performance.
Project/dissertation.
Courses will be examined in four papers as follows:
Paper 1: Corporate Governance Regulations (Courses 1, 2, 4)
Paper 2: Role of boards, directors, board sub-committees (Courses 3, 5, 6)
Paper 3: Finance, Audit Committees & Risk Management (Courses 8, 9, 10)
Paper 4: Corporate Governance & Strategy (Courses, 7, 11, 12)
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No. Papers
1
1
1
1
1
1
Credits
12
12
6
12
12
6
60
Corporate governance project/dissertation.
Standards
 Distinction: 70% overall, with at least 55% in each examination and in the project/dissertation.
 Pass: 50% in each examination and in the project/dissertation.
 The Diploma in Corporate Governance is semesterised.
 Examinations are held at the completion of each semester.
 Students must pass all examinations and submit a project/dissertation within two years of registering for the Diploma.
 A maximum of 50% of the total marks available in each examination/ the project/dissertation may be allotted to course
work.
 Compensation is not allowed.
 Where a candidate fails an examination, the examination may be repeated. Repeat examinations for both semester 1
and semester 2 examinations, where required, are held in the Autumn. In the case of an examination, which is repeated
successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either (a) 50% or (b) the average of the original mark and the
repeat mark for the examination.
 Candidates who repeat one or more examinations are not eligible for distinction.
The project/dissertation must be submitted by 1 st August of the year following registration. The Programme
Director may grant an extension of the time for the submission or resubmission of the dissertation in exceptional
circumstances.
CODPP0012(For Sept)/CODPP0010(For April) DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
BMGT
ACC
MKT
BMGT
P533
P523
P507
P534
HRM
BMGT
P509
P535
Course Subjects/Components
Business Strategy and Project Management
Management & Financial Accounting
Marketing & Sales
Entrepreneurship, Change Management &
Operations Mgmt
Human Resource Management
Work Based Project
Core/Option
Core
Core
Core
Core
Marked out of
50/600
50/600
50/600
50/600
Credits
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
Core
Core
50/600
350/600
5.0
35.0
Standards
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass:
70% overall
60%-69% overall
40%-59% overall
Each of the five course modules will be assessed through a structured assignment reflecting the specific content. The main
elements of each assignment will comprise:
 Review of literature and identify relevant content.
 Application of theoretical models to business scenario and critique same.
 Completion of analysis in company context.
 Record of analysis and entry to research diary.
 Commentary on expected strategic impact of project on company’s current business and anticipated change as a
result of same.
 Summary of key learning outcomes.
The research project will be submitted twelve calendar months after the commencement of the first day of the first module.
The program director may grant an extension of the time for the submission or the re-submission of the research project in
exceptional circumstances.
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CODPP0011 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
There are 12 courses and a project/dissertation requirement as follows:
1.
Management Consulting: Principles, Strategies & Systems
2.
Business Strategy & Regulation
3.
Leadership & the Management of Change
4.
Strategic Business Planning in Irish Industry
5.
Managing & Leading Teams
6.
Managing the Consulting Process
7.
Financial Management
8.
Diagnostic Techniques in Consulting
9.
Corporate Social Responsibility
10.
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
11.
Contemporary Issues in Management
12.
Services Marketing
13.
Major Project/Dissertation
The courses will be examined in 6 papers, 2 projects an 1 major project/dissertation as follows:
Paper 1: Business & Consulting Strategy (Courses 1 and 2)
Paper 2: Leadership & Change Management (Course 3)
Paper 3: Corporate Social Responsibility & Negotiation & Conflict Resolution (Courses 9 and 10)
Paper 4: Managing Consulting Teams & Processes (Courses 5 and 6)
Paper 5: Financial Management (Course 7)
Paper 6: Contemporary Issues & Services Marketing (Courses 11 and 12)
Project Business Planning (Course 4)
Project: Diagnostic Techniques (Course 8)
Management Consulting project / dissertation
Standards











Distinction: 70% overall, with at least 55% in each examination / project-based course and project / dissertation.
Pass: 40% in each examination and in the project / dissertation.
The Diploma in Management Consulting is semesterised.
Examinations are held at the completion of each semester.
Students must pass all examinations and submit a project / dissertation within two years of registering for the
Diploma.
Where subjects are examined by examination paper, a maximum of 50% of the total marks available in each
examination may be allotted to course work.
A maximum of 50% of the total marks available for the major project/dissertation may be allotted to course work.
Two courses will be project-based. Marks will be determined entirely on the basis of course-work assignments.
There will be no written examination for a project-based course. At least 40% must be obtained before a student is
deemed to have passed.
Compensation is not permitted.
Where a candidate fails an examination, that exam may be repeated. Repeat examinations for both semester 1 and
semester 2 examinations, where required, are held in the Autumn. In the case of an examination that is repeated
successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either (a) 50% or (b) the average of the original mark and
the repeat mark for the examination.
Candidates who repeat one or more examinations are not eligible for honours.
The project / dissertation must be submitted by 1 st August of the year following registration. The Programme
Director may grant an extension of the time for the submission or resubmission of the dissertation in exceptional
circumstances.
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COMXF0001 MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (MAcc)/
COHDF0004 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (HDipPrAcc)
Examinations
ACC P602 Financial Accounting I
ACC P603 Financial Accounting II
ACC P604 Auditing I
ACC P608 Auditing II
ACC P607 Company Law
ACC P610 Taxation I
ACC P611 Taxation II
ACC P612 Financial Management
ACC P613 Management Accounting I
ACC P614 Management Accounting II
Total Examination Marks
ACC P624 Dissertation
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1,000
200
1,200
Standards
 First Class Honours: 70% overall, with at least 55% in each examination and in the dissertation, and with either at
least 70% in five or more examinations or in four examinations and in the dissertation.
 Second Class Honours: 60% overall, with at least 50% in each examination and in the dissertation, and with either
at least 60% in five or more examinations or in four examinations and in the dissertation.
 Pass: 50% in each examination and in the dissertation.
 The Master of Accounting is semesterised. Examinations are held at the completion of each semester. Students
must pass all examinations and submit a dissertation within two years of registering for the degree.
 A maximum of 30% of the total marks available in each examination / the dissertation may be allotted to course
work.
 Compensation is not allowed.
 Where a candidate fails an examination, the examination may be repeated. Repeat examinations for both semester
1 and semester 2 examinations, where required, are held in the Autumn. In the case of an examination, which is
repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the repeat mark for the examination.
 Candidates who repeat one or more examinations are not eligible for honours.
 The dissertation must be submitted by 15th August of the year following registration.
 Students failing (or not sitting) four or more semester 1 and semester 2 examinations will not be permitted to
submit a dissertation. The Programme Director may waive this rule in exceptional circumstances.
 Students failing (or not sitting) two semester 1 and semester 2 examinations may only submit a dissertation with
the prior permission of the Programme Director.
 The Programme Director may grant an extension of the time for the submission or resubmission of the dissertation
in exceptional circumstances.
 Candidates who pass the examinations but who do not, or are not permitted to, submit a dissertation may apply to
be awarded a Higher Diploma in Professional Accounting.
 A student cannot defer an examination without the express approval of the Programme Director.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) DEGREE
COMXF0002 (FT)/COMXP0003 (EMBA)
Standards:
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass:
Core Subjects
(FULL-TIME/EXECUTIVE)
ECON P303 / P315 Business Economics*
HRM P601 / P622 Human Resource Management
ACC P615 / P625 Managerial Accounting
MKT P601 / P631 Marketing Management
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall
Marks
100
100
100
100
Credits
3
3
3
3
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BMGT P602 / P691
BMGT P601 / P690
FIN
P601 / P641
ACC P618 / P628
BMGT P603 / P728
FIN
P602 / P642
BMGT P605 / P693
ACC P632 / P633
BMGT P604 / P692
MIS P601 / P629
Operations Management
Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Finance
Financial Reporting
Business Policy
Corporate Finance
International Business
Financial Statement Analysis
Strategic Management
Management Information Systems
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
*This subject may be examined in two 50-mark papers
Elective Subjects:
Three electives to be chosen
(FULL-TIME/EXECUTIVE)
BMGT P436
BMGT P437
ACC P617 / P627
BMGT P724 / P727
MKT P602 / P630
ECON P100 / P314
ACC P622 / P630
BMGT P729 / P730
BMGT P607 / P694
MIS P602 / P630
BMGT P701 / P703
BMGT P702 / P704
BMGT P689 / P698
MIS P634 / P635
FIN
P648 / P649
MIS P636 / P637
BMGT P732 / P733
HRM P624 / P625
ACC P619 / P629
BMGT P719 / P920
ECON P316 / P317
BMGT P769/775
BMGT P752/753
BMGT P770/776
BMGT P771/777
BMGT P772/778
BMGT P773/779
BMGT P774
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International Study Project
Managing the Negotiations Process
Management Control Systems
Business Research Methods
International Marketing
Irish Economic Policy
Taxation
Management of Small & Entrepreneurial Business Organisations
Managing Change
Management Science
Advanced Business subject
Advanced Business subject
Approved External course***
Leadership & Careers
Managing Ecommerce Strategy & Operations
Global Strategic Finance
Global Ecommerce in Hi tech Growth Economies
Team Development in Organisations
Advanced Human Resource Management
European Business Law
Business Planning and Project Management
Managerial Economics
Opportunity Recognition
Strategic Alliances
New Venture Planning
The Financing of New Ventures
Managing Growth
Corporate Venturing
Managing Media Relations
Marks
Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
100
100
3
3
BMGT P401/415
BMGT P402/416
BMGT P403/417
BMGT P404/418
BMGT P405/419
BMGT P406/420
BMGT P407/421
BMGT P408/422
BMGT P409/423
BMGT P410/424
BMGT P411/425
BMGT P412/426
BMGT P413/427
BMGT P414/428
FIN
P691/693
FIN
P690/692
BMGT P736 / P737
FIN
P654 / P655
HRM P628 / P629
MIS P640 / P641
MKT P636 / P637
Total
BMGT P684/P697
Behavioural Aspects of Decision Making
The Strategic Management of Innovation
The Management Consulting Process
Merger and Acquisitions
Competitive Analysis
Business Strategy Simulation
Strategy Execution
Strategy Development Processes
Competition in Knowledge Based Industries
Analysis for Managerial Decision-making
Group Consulting Assignment
Company Analysis
Entrepreneurship Project
Communications Media and Society
Current Issues in International Finance
Investment and Risk Management
Advanced Specialist Topics in Management
Advanced Specialist Topics in Finance
Advanced Specialist Topics in HRM
Advanced Specialist Topics in MIS
Advanced Specialist Topics in Marketing
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
100
3
1,700
Applied Research Project **
300
9
Overall Total
2,000
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** At the discretion of the MBA Policy Committee additional electives may be substituted for the Applied Research
Project. This discretion must be exercised prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Conditions:
The MBA degree may be taken part-time (normal duration: two years) or full-time (normal duration: one year). The overall
MBA degree result shall be the aggregate of marks out of a total 2000 marks, excluding exempted subjects (if any). Unless
specifically stated, all subject courses shall be examination-based. Certain courses may be prescribed, by the MBA Policy
Committee as project-based; the marks for these will entirely be by continuous assessment and projects.
In the case of examination-based courses, a maximum of 40% of the total marks may be allotted for course work. In the
case of subjects where marks are awarded for course work, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in the written examination
in order to pass the subject.
The normal date for the submission of the Report on the Applied Research Project will be 31 st August of the year in which
all subjects are completed. Extension to this deadline may only be granted with the permission of the Programme Director.
Examination Offering: There are two examinations associated with each course. The first examination, termed the First
Offering, held immediately after the course and the second examination, termed the Second Offering, held at a later date.
In special cases and only those with the permission of the Programme Director, candidates may be permitted to defer the
sitting of an examination in one or more subjects to a later time.
Faculty may grant to students who do not obtain the credits associated with a course by the second examination, special
permission to re-register for that course, re-attend and pay the associated fee. Students should note that courses may
change from year to year, may not be offered in certain years and may be dropped entirely from the programme. This will
require the substitution of a course(s) by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance and the
payment of appropriate fees.
Compensation is not allowed:
Where a candidate fails a subject, the subject may be repeated. Repeat examinations, where required, are held in the
Autumn. In the case of a subject which is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either 40% or the
average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for Honours, on the
basis of their overall grade for the subject. Candidates may not repeat a subject more than once, except where the Faculty
grants special permission. Credit for continuous assessment will carry through only to the next available sitting of the failed
exam.
Exemption:
In general exemptions are not allowed. In special cases, where candidates have completed other degree courses in subjects
which the Faculty of Commerce, through its MBA Policy Committee with the agreement of the Professor of the subject,
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considers equivalent to those in the UCD MBA programme, exemption credits for these courses may be granted. Individual
cases will be considered by the MBA Policy Committee.
Note: Subject to slight amendment 2004/05.
COMXP0004 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Health Services Management)
Standards
First Class Honours:
70% overall
Second Class Honours:
60% overall
Pass:
40% overall
PART 1
Subjects
COMM P901 Health Service Policy & Planning
COMM P902 Organisational Behaviour
ACC
P905 Managerial Accounting
BMGT P909 Operations Management
MIS
P902 Management Information Systems
HRM
P902 Human Resource Management
ACC
P907 Financial Reporting & Control
ECON P348 Business Economics
PART 2
Subjects
COMM P903
MKT
P902
FMED P901
COMM P904
COMM P905
BMGT P912
FIN
P903
ECON P304
Comparative Health Service Systems
Customer Relations and Marketing in Health Service Organisations
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Service Mgt.
Issues in Public Health Management
Quality Management in Health Service Organisations
Strategic Management in Health Service Organisations
Financial Management in the Health Services
Health Economics
Elective Course
Elective Course
BMGT P924 Major Research Project/Dissertation
Total
Elective Courses
COMM P906 Leadership and Management of Change
COMM P907 Public Health and Evidence Based Practice
Any other two courses from other MBA
Programmes (subject to timetabling constraints)
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
900
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
27
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
900
300
2,100
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
60
Conditions
 This MBA degree is taken part-time over two years. The teaching programme is divided into Semesters, and
examinations are held at the completion of each Semester.
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
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work. In the case of
subjects where marks are awarded for course work, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in the written
examination in order to pass the subject.

Compensation is not allowed.

Where a candidate fails a subject, the subject may be repeated. Repeat examinations, where required, are held in
the Autumn. In the case of a subject which is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of
either:
(a) 40% or
(b) the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat
are eligible for Honours, on the basis of their overall grade for the subject. Candidates may
not repeat a subject more than once, except where the Faculty grants special permission.

The normal date for submission of the Dissertation is 1 March following the year in which part 2 subjects are
finished. Candidates must obtain the approval of the Faculty of Commerce for an extension of this deadline.
COMXP0018 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (International Executive) DEGREE
Standards
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass:
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall
Core subjects
Year 1
ACC P913 Managerial Accounting
ACC P914 Financial Reporting
BMGT P950 Operations Management
BMGT P951 Organisational Behaviour
ECON P334 Business Economics
FIN
P929 Principles of Finance
HRM P927 Human Resource Management
MKT P943 Marketing Management
MIS P924 Management Information Systems
Year 2
BMGT P972
FIN
P934
BMGT P973
BMGT P974
BMGT P975
Electives:
Leadership and the Management of Change
Advanced Finance
International Business
Business Policy
International Strategic Management
Three electives to be chosen:
FIN
P935 International Finance
BMGT P976 Advanced Management Topics
HRM P931 Advanced Human Resource Management
ACC P922 Strategic Value Management
ACC P923 Management Control Systems
ACC P924 International Accounting
ACC P925 Advanced specialist course in Accounting
ACC P927 Taxation
BMGT P977 Advanced Specialist Topic in Management
FIN
P936 Advanced Specialist Topic in Finance
FIN
P937 Advanced Specialist Course in Finance
FIN
P939 Mergers and Acquisitions
FIN
P945 Strategic Finance
FIN
P942 Current Issues in International Finance
FIN
P941 Investments and Risk Management
HRM P932 Advanced Specialist Topic in HRM
HRM P933 Advanced Specialist Course in HRM
MIS P934 Advanced Specialist Topic in MIS Trends
MKT P947 International Marketing
MKT P953 Advanced Specialist Course in Marketing
MKT P956 Business to Business Marketing
MKT P959 Marketing Channels
MKT P948 Advanced Specialist Topic in Marketing
MIS P925 Managing e-Commerce Strategy and Operations
MIS P926 Management Science
BMGT P304 Mergers and Acquisitions
BMGT P306 Business Strategy Simulation
Marks
Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
100
100
100
100
100
3 Exam/by project
3
3
3
3
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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BMGT P309 Competition in Knowledge-based Industries
BMGT P312 Company Analysis
BMGT P313 Entrepreneurship Project
MIS P940 E-Commerce- Strategy and Operations
ACC P915 European Business Law
BMGT P978 International Study Project
BMGT P979 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Course
BMGT P952 Business Research Methods
BMGT P953 Team Development in Organisations
BMGT P954 Management, Organisations & Careers
BMGT P981 Advanced specialist topic in Management
BMGT P991 Management Consulting Principles, Strategies, Systems
BMGT P992 Corporate Governance
BMGT P329 Business Planning and Project Management
BMGT P330 Managing the Negotiation Process
BMGT P331 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
BMGT P332 Leadership and Careers
BMGT P333 Planning and Decision Making Techniques
BMGT P334 The Role and Function of Media in the 21st Century
BMGT P303 The Management Consulting Process
BMGT P335 Strategic Alliances
BMGT P310 Decision Analysis
BMGT P305 Strategically Focused Competitor Analysis
BMGT P302 The Strategic Management of Innovation
BMGT P337 Opportunity Recognition
BMGT P338 New Venture Planning
BMGT P339 Financing of New Ventures
BMGT P340 Managing Growth
BMGT P341 Managing Media Relations
BMGT P342 Contemporary Career Self-Management
ECON P335 Irish Economic Policy
MIS P935 Global eCommerce in Hi-tech Growth Economies
Total:
BMGT P980 Applied Research Project**
Overall Total
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1,700
300
2,000
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
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** At the discretion of the MBA Policy Committee 3 additional electives may be substituted for the Applied Research
Project. This discretion must be exercised prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Conditions
 The International Executive MBA Degree is a part-time degree completed over two years.

The overall MBA Degree result shall be the aggregate of marks for all subject courses together with the Applied
Research Project, excluding exempted subjects (if any). Unless specifically stated, all subject courses shall be
examination-based. Certain courses may be prescribed as by the MBA Policy Committee as project-based; the marks
for these will entirely be by continuous assessment and projects.

In the case of examination-based courses, a maximum of 40% of the total marks may be allotted for course work. In
the case of subjects where marks are awarded for course work, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in the written
examination in order to pass the subject.

Faculty may grant to students who do not obtain the credits associated with the course by the second examination
special permission to re-register for that course, re-attend and pay the associated fee. Students should note that courses
may change from year to year, may not be offered in certain years and may be dropped entirely from the programme.
This will require the substitution of a course(s) by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance and
the payment of appropriate fees.

In special cases and only those with the permission of the Programme Director, candidates may be permitted to defer
the sitting of an examination in one or more subjects to a later time.
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
The normal date for the submission of the Report on the Applied Research Project will be 31 st August of the year in
which all subjects are completed. Extensions to this deadline may only be granted with the permission of the
Programme Director.

Examination Offering: There are two examinations associated with each course. The first examination, termed the First
Offering, held immediately after the course and the second examination, termed the Second Offering, held at a later
date, normally in the Autumn.

Not all electives are offered in any year.

Candidates who do not obtain the credits associated with a course by the second examination offering may be required
to re-register for that course, re-attend and pay the associated fee. Candidates should note that courses may change for
year to year, may not be offered in certain years, and may be dropped entirely from the programme. This will require
the substitution of a course(s) by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance and the payment of
the appropriate fee.
Compensation is not allowed:
Where a candidate fails a subject, the subject may be repeated. Repeat examinations, where required, are held in the
Autumn. In the case of a subject repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either
(a) 40% or
(b) the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours, on
the basis of their overall grade for the subject
(c) credit for continuous assessment will carry through only to the next available sitting of the failed exam.
Exemptions are not allowed:
In general exemptions are not allowed. In special cases, where candidates have completed other degree courses in subjects
which the Faculty of Commerce, through its MBA policy Committee with, the agreement of the Professor of the subject,
considers equivalent to those in the UCD MBA programme, exemption credits for these courses may be granted. Individual
cases will be considered by the MBA Policy Committee.
COMXP0005 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (International Executive) (Old Regs)
2nd Year (For 1st Year see Advanced Management Diploma)
Standards
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass:
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall
Semester I
Core Subjects
BMGT P901 Leadership and the Management of Change
MKT P901 International Marketing
FIN
P901 Corporate Finance
ACC P901 Business Law
ECON P305 Macro-Economic Perspectives
BMGT P902 International Business
BMGT P903 Business Policy (project-based)
BMGT P904 International Strategic Management (project-based)
BMGT P905 International Study Project or
BMGT P906 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Project (project
based)
Marks
100
100
100
50
50
100
100
100
100
Credits
4.3 Exam/by project
4.3
4.3
2.15
2.15
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
100
4.3
100
100
4.3
4.3
Electives:
Three electives must be chosen from the following:
MIS P901 Information Technology for Managers
FIN
P902 International Finance
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BMGT P935 Advanced Management Topics
HRM P901 Advanced Human Resource Management
ACC P902 Strategic Value Management
ACC P903 Management Control Systems
ACC P904 International Accounting
BMGT P944 Advanced Specialist Topic in Management
FIN
P917 Advanced Specialist Topic in Finance
HRM P916 Advanced Specialist Topic in HRM
MIS P914 Advanced Specialist Topic in MIS trends
MKT P931 Advanced Specialist Topic in Marketing
Total
BMGT P925 Major Research Project
Overall Total
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1,100
300
1,400
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
12.7
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Conditions
 The International Executive MBA Degree is a part-time degree completed over two years. The teaching programme is
divided into semesters and examinations are held at the completion of each semester

The degree result is based solely on performance in the second year of the programme. The first year (Advanced
Management Diploma) is treated separately.

Holders of the Advanced Management Diploma are considered to have completed the requirements of year one of the
programme. MIE graduates and candidates who have successfully completed Year One of an MBA, or equivalent, at
another recognised educational institution may also be admitted to the second year of the International Executive MBA
programme at the discretion of the Faculty.

A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work. In the case of subjects
where marks are awarded for course work, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in the written examination in order to
pass the subject.

Not all electives are offered in any year.
Compensation is not allowed:
 Where a candidate fails a subject, the subject may be repeated. Repeat examinations (where required) are held in the
Autumn. In the case of a subject repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either
(a) 40% or
(b) the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject.


Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours, on the basis of their overall grade for the subject. Candidates who do
not obtain the credits associated with a course by the second examination offering may be required to re-register for
that course, re-attend and pay the associated fee. Candidates should note that courses may change from year to year,
may not be offered in certain years, and may be dropped entirely from the programme. This will require the
substitution of a course or courses by an additional course or additional courses and will entail re-registration, reattendance and the payment of the appropriate fee.
The normal date for submission of the dissertation is 1 September of the year in which the second year core subjects
are completed. Candidates must obtain the approval of the Faculty for an extension to this deadline.
COMXP0013 DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE
Year 1 Subjects
BMGT P962 Operations Management
HRM P928 Human Resource Management
MIS P932 Management Information Systems
FIN
P930 Principles of Finance
ECON P349 Business Economics
ACC P916 Managerial Accounting
BMGT P961 Organisational Behaviour
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Marks
Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
MKT P944
ACC P917
Marketing Management
Financial Reporting
100
100
3
3
Year 2 Subjects
BMGT P963 Leadership and the Management of Change
FIN
P931 Corporate Finance
BMGT P964 International Business
BMGT P965 Business Policy
BMGT P966 International Strategic Management
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Electives:
Three electives to be chosen:
BMGT P968 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
MIS P928 Managing E-Commerce Strategy & Operations
MIS P942 E-Commerce – Strategy & Operations
MIS P927 Management Science Applications
FIN
P932 International Finance
BMGT P969 Advanced Management Topics
HRM P929 Advanced Human Resource Management
ACC P919 Strategic Value Management
ACC P920 Management Control Systems
ACC P921 International Accounting
ACC P926 Advanced Specialist Course in Accounting
ACC P928 Taxation
BMGT P970 Advanced Specialist Topic in Management
BMGT P982 Advanced Specialist Course in Management
BMGT P993 International Study Project
BMGT P997 Management Consulting Principles, Strategies Systems
BMGT P995 Corporate Governance
BMGT P994 Business Planning and Project Management
BMGT P343 Managing the Negotiation Process
BMGT P344 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
BMGT P345 Leadership and Careers
BMGT P346 Planning and Decision Making Techniques
BMGT P347 The Role and Function of Media in the 21st Century
BMGT P317 The Management Consulting Process
BMGT P348 Strategic Alliances
BMGT P349 Decision Analysis
BMGT P318 Mergers and Acquisitions
BMGT P319 Strategically Focused Competitor Analysis
BMGT P320 Business Strategy Simulation
BMGT P323 Competition in Knowledge-based Industries
BMGT P326 Competitive Analysis
BMGT P327 Entrepreneurship Project
BMGT P316 The Strategic Management of Innovation
BMGT P350 Opportunity Recognition
BMGT P351 New Venture Planning
BMGT P352 Financing of New Ventures
BMGT P353 Managing Growth
BMGT P354 Managing Media Relations
BMGT P355 Contemporary Career Self-Management
FIN
P933 Advanced Specialist Topic in Finance
FIN
P938 Advanced Specialist Course in Finance
FIN
P940 Mergers and Acquisitions
FIN
P946 Strategic Finance
FIN
P944 Current Issues in International Finance
FIN
P943 Investments and Risk Management
HRM P930 Advanced Specialist Topic in HRM
HRM P934 Advanced Specialist Course in HRM
MKT P945 International Marketing
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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MKT P946
MKT P954
MKT P958
MKT P957
MIS P933
ACC P918
BMGT P967
Advanced Specialist Topic in Marketing
Advanced Specialist Course in Marketing
Business to Business Marketing
Marketing Channels
Advanced Specialist Topic in MIS Trends
European Business Law
Business Research Methods
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
BMGT P955 Team Development in Organisations
100
3
BMGT P956 Management, Organisation & Careers
100
3
ECON P336 Irish Economic Policy
100
3
MIS P927 Management Science
100
3
MIS P929 Global eCommerce in Hi-Tech Growth Economies
100
3
Total
1,700
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BMGT P971 Applied Research Project**
300
9
Overall Total
2,000
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** At the discretion of the MBA Policy Committee 3 additional electives may be substituted for the Applied Research
Project. This discretion must be exercised prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Conditions
 The MBA IFSC is a part-time degree programme completed over two years.
 The overall MBA degree result shall be the aggregate of marks for all subject courses together with the Applied
Research Project, excluding exempted subjects (if any). Unless specifically stated, all subject courses shall be
examination-based. Certain courses may be prescribed as by the MBA Policy Committee as project-based; the marks
for these will entirely be by continuous assessment and projects.
 In the case of examination-based courses, a maximum of 40% of the total marks may be allotted for course work. In
the case of subjects where marks are awarded for course work a minimum of 35% must be obtained in the written
examination in order to pass the subject.
 Faculty may grant to students who do not obtain the credits associated with the course by the second examination
special permission to re-register for that course, re-attend and pay the associated fee. Students should note that courses
may change from year to year, may not be offered in certain years and may be dropped entirely from the programme.
This will require the substitution of a course(s) by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance and
the payment of appropriate fees.
 In special cases and only those with the permission of the Programme Director, candidates may be permitted to defer
the sitting of an examination in one or more subjects to a later time.
 The normal date for the submission of the Report on the Applied Research Project will be the 31 st August of the year in
which all subjects are completed. Extensions to this deadline may only be granted with the permission of the
Programme Director.
 Examination Offering: There are two examinations associated with each course. The first examination, termed the First
Offering, held immediately after the course and the second examination, termed the Second Offering, held at a later
date, normally in the Autumn.
 Not all electives are offered in any year.
 Candidates who do not obtain the credits associated with a course by the second examination offering may be required
to re-register for that course, re-attend and pay the associated fee. Candidates should note that courses may change for
year to year, may not be offered in certain years, and may be dropped entirely from the programme. This will require
the substitution of a course(s) by additional course(s) and will entail re-registration, re-attendance and the payment of
the appropriate fee.
Compensation is not allowed:
 Where a candidate fails a subject, the subject may be repeated. Repeat examinations, where required, are held in
the autumn. In the case of a subject, which is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either.
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a.
40%
b.
The average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible
for honours on the basis of their overall grade for the subject.
c.
Credit for continuous assessment will carry through only to the next available sitting of the failed exam.
Exemptions are not allowed:
In general exemptions are not allowed. In special cases, where candidates have completed other degree courses in subjects,
which the Faculty of Commerce, through the MBA Policy Committee with the agreement of the Professor of the subject,
considers equivalent to those in the UCD MBA programme, exemption credits for these courses may be granted. Individual
cases will be considered by the MBA Policy Committee.
MASTER OF BUSINESS STUDIES (MBS) DEGREE:
COMXF0004, COMXF0005, COMXF0025 - COMXF0027, COMXF0029, COMXF0030, COMXF0033,
COMXF0038, COMXF0042, COMXF0050 (FT), COMXP0006, COMXP0008, COMXP0039 COMXP0041, COMXP0043, COMXP0044, COMXP0047, COMXP0060, COMXP0068, COMXP0073
(P/T)
All Areas:
Eight Specialist Subjects**
Dissertation* or Three additional Specialist Subjects
Total
Marks
800
300
1,100
Credits
44
16
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* MBS students pursuing the Management Consultancy stream may pursue a period of work placement with a consulting
firm for the period following completion of semester two examinations up to 31 August of the year following registration.
The output from this period of work will be a research paper, to be submitted by 31 August in order to fulfil the
requirements of the degree programme.
** This may include approved external courses taken at approved summer schools and approved external universities.

For students following the course based mode, a maximum of four courses, with the exception of research methods,
may be project based. For students following the dissertation mode, a maximum of two courses, with the exception of
research methods, may be project based. Marks will be determined entirely on the basis of course work assignments.
There will be no written examination for a project-based course. At least 40% must be obtained before a student is
deemed to have passed.

In all other subjects a maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work. In
subjects where marks are allotted to course work, at least 40% must be obtained in course work assignments and at
least 40% must be obtained in the written examination before a student is deemed to have passed.
Standards
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass:
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall

Examinations and Repeat Examinations will be held in the Winter and Summer at the end of each Semester. There is
no examination sitting in the Autumn. A student is entitled to two offerings of each examination for the course.
(a) The first offering is held immediately after the delivery of the course.
(b) The second offering is held at the end of the next semester. Thereafter the student has no further right to sit an
examination for the course.

For candidates following the programme in the Full-time Mode the dissertation or research paper must be presented by
the 31st August of the year following registration or such later date as determined by the Faculty. Candidates in the
Part-time Mode may submit the dissertation or research paper up to the 31 st August of the following year. The Faculty
of Commerce may grant an extension of time for the submission or re-submission of the dissertation or research paper.
On completion of all programme requirements an oral examination may be held if the examiners so decide.

Students must pass all examinations and submit a dissertation within two years of commencing the degree (three years
for part-time students). The Faculty of Commerce may grant an extension of the time for the submission or resubmission of the dissertation in exceptional circumstances

No compensation is allowed. In the case of a repeated subject, the mark awarded will be an average of the original
mark and repeat mark for the subject, with a minimum of 40% awarded where a pass mark is obtained on the second
attempt.
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
A student may only fail a maximum of two examinations, including two sittings of the same course. If further courses
are failed the student is deemed to have failed the programme. In exceptional circumstances the faculty may allow a
student to continue on the programme.

A student cannot defer examinations without the expressed approval of the Programme Director.
MASTER OF SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT (MSc IM)
Students must fulfil requirements of Sections A, B, C and D.
Marks
100
100
ECTS
5
5
Marks
100
100
100
100
ECTS
5
5
5
5
Section C
Courses at Partner University
Business Project
CEMS Elective 1
CEMS Elective 2
Marks
200
100
100
ECTS
10
5
5
Section D
Marks
ECTS
25
20
Section A
Blocked Seminar
Research Methods
Section B*
International Business Management
Global Competitive Strategies
The European Union
International Financial Management
*three of the four courses to be completed
Internship abroad**
Dissertation
400
**Completed on a pass/fail basis
In addition, students must also successfully complete CEMS (Community of European Management Schools)
language examinations and hold a Certificate of Attendance at approved Skills Seminars.
***Language examinations are held twice each year in May and September. Each student is allowed
three attempts only.
Standards
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass:
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall
Examinations and Repeat Examinations will be held in the Winter and Summer at the end of each semester.
There is no examination sitting in the Autumn.
A student is entitled to two offerings of each examination for the course.
(a)
The first offering is held immediately after the delivery of the course (b) The second offering is
held at the end of the next semester. Thereafter the student has no right to an examination sit for
the course.
Students must pass all examinations, complete the internship and dissertation within three years of commencing
the degree. The Faculty of Commerce may grant an extension of the time for the submission or resubmission of
the dissertation in exceptional circumstances.
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No compensation is allowed. In the case of a repeated subject, the mark awarded will be an average of the
original mark and the repeat mark for the subject with a minimum of 40% awarded where a pass mark is
attained at the second attempt.
COMRF0051: MASTER OF COMMERCE (MComm) DEGREE EXAMINATION
Standards:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
40%
MComm Thesis
Marks
100
COMXF0006 (FT)/COMXP0007 (PT) MASTER OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE (MEconSc DEGREE) IN
ECONOMICS
ECON P306 Written Examination and Course Work* 1,000
 Up to 20% of the 1,000 marks may be allocated to Course Work.
The Standards are as follows:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Third Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%
COMXF0022 (FT)/COMXP0001 MASTER OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (MMangtSc) DEGREE
MIS P613
MIS P614
STAT P491
MATH P356
MIS P612
MIS P617
MIS P618
MAPH P319
Software and Numerical Applications
Decision Science and Systems Analysis
Applied Probability and Statistics
Quantitative Methods
Applied Management Science
Networks and Algorithms
Decision Support Systems
Simulation Modelling and Analysis
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
The Programme Director may permit or require students to substitute one or more of the courses
above with MISP***, MISP*** or another course from the Master in Business Studies (MBS) or the
MSc in Quantitative Finance. Examinations may only be deferred with the permission of the
Programme Director.
MIS P626
Dissertation
400
Total
1,200






The examinations in 1-4 are held in the Winter and 5-8 in the Summer.
The normal date for submission of dissertation is August 31
All marks will be aggregated in the Autumn.
A candidate who receives less than an average of 50% of the marks (Examination and Continuous Assessment) in
the Winter Examination or in the Winter and Summer Examinations combined will not be admitted to the next
stage of the course. A candidate who is not admitted to the next stage of the course may apply to re-enter the
course at a later stage upon successful completion of repeat examinations.
A candidate who receives less than 40% in any given paper must resit this paper and obtain a grade of at least
40%.
In the case of a subject which is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either:
a. 40% or
b. the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject.
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

Where a subject includes continuous assessment, a pass mark will not be awarded in that subject unless at least
40% is obtained in the written examination and at least 40% is obtained in the continuous assessment.
Normally students should complete the courses in one year. In exceptional circumstances students may take the
above eight courses over two academic years, as approved by the Programme Director.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70% average overall
60% average overall
50% average overall
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) DEGREE
COMRP0020 MODE A
Management Practice
Subject
BMGT P920 Individual Research Project
BMGT P921 Group Research Project
BMGT P922 Individual Research Dissertation
Marks
100
100
300
Awards on the programme will be on a pass or fail basis. Pass: 40% in each of the three research activities. The normal date
for submission of thesis is end of December.
MODE C
Master of Science (MSc)
China:
COMXP0017/P0058/ P0066
COMXP0015/ P0056
COMXP0016/P0057/P0065
COMXP0014/P0055/P0063
Master of Science (MSc) (Finance)
Master of Science (MSc) (Human Resource Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Information Technology)
Master of Science (MSc) (Marketing)
Master of Science (MSc) (Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Project Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Entrepreneurship)
Master of Science (MSc) (Logistics and Supply Chain
Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Health Services Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Management Consultancy)
Subject
BMGT P946 Organisational Behaviour
MKT P933
Marketing Management
FIN P919
Corporate Financial Management
BMGT P948 Strategic Management and Business Policy
Specialist Subject 1
Specialist Subject 2
Specialist Subject 3
Specialist Subject 4
Total
Singapore:
COMXP0012/P0054
COMXP0010/P0052
COMXP0011/COMXP0053
COMXP0009/COMXP0051
COMXP0074/P0075
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Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
800
Master of Science (MSc) (Finance)
Master of Science (MSc) (Human Resource Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Information Technology)
Master of Science (MSc) (Marketing)
Master of Science (MSc) (Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Project Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Entrepreneurship)
Master of Science (MSc) (Logistics and Supply Chain
Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Health Services Management)
Master of Science (MSc) (Management Consultancy)
Subject
BMGT P947 Organisational Behaviour
MKT P934
Marketing Management
FIN P920
Corporate Financial Management
BMGT P949 Strategic Management and Business Policy
Specialist Subject 1
Specialist Subject 2
Specialist Subject 3
Specialist Subject 4
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
800
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work. In subjects where marks
are allotted to coursework, at least 40% must be obtained in course work assignments, and at least 40% must be obtained in
written examinations before a student is deemed to have passed.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall
No compensation is allowed. A student may not repeat any examination which he/she has already passed.
MODE D
International Marketing
Standards
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass:
70% Overall
60% Overall
40% Overall
Semester 1 (400 marks)
Subjects
MKT P905 Marketing Theory
MKT P906 International Marketing Strategy
MKT P907 Relationship Marketing
MKT P908 Current Issues in Marketing
Marks
100
100
100
100
Semester 2 (400 marks)
MKT P909 Advances in Marketing Research
MKT P910 Finance for Marketing
BMGT P918 Leadership and The Management of Change
MKT P911 Current Issues of Marketing
100
100
100
100
Semester 3 (200 marks)
Applied Research Methodology
Dissertation Development
100
100
Semester 4 (300 marks)
Research Dissertation
Total
300
1,300
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MODE E
Management Practice
Subject
Individual Research Project
Group Research Project
Individual Research Dissertation
Marks
100
100
300
Awards on the programme will be on a pass or fail basis.
Pass: 40% in each of the three research activities.
The normal date for the submission of thesis is end of December.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (Marketing Practice MSc)
COMXF0021 Autumn
COMXF0037 Spring
(Higher Diploma in Marketing Practice) (HDip MP)
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70% overall
60% overall
40% in each subject
Core Subjects
Strategic Marketing Immersion
MKT P949 Managing Marketing*
MKT P950 Contemporary Marketing Strategy*
MKT P915 Applied Marketing Projects
MKT P951 Professional Development
MKT P952 Minor Dissertation
Total
Marks
200
100
100
400
200
200
1,200
*Taught courses with written examination



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

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


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Regarding the taught courses, up to 40% may be allocated to continuous assessment at the discretion of the
instructor. In the case of subjects where marks are awarded for continuous assessment, a minimum of 40% must
be obtained in the written examination in order to pass the subject.
Examinations will be held as per the normal schedule.
Compensation is not allowed
Exemptions: once having passed a subject, a candidate is exempt from further examination in that subject.
Repeat Examinations: are held in the normal examination schedule.
In the case of a subject which is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either:
a. 40% or
b. the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject.
Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours, on the basis of their overall grade for that subject. Candidates may
not repeat a subject more than once, except where the Faculty grants special permission.
The normal dates for submission of thesis are
a. Autumn intake - 31st of July
b. Spring intake - 23rd of December
Candidates for the Masters Degree who obtain a pass in each subject may be permitted to opt for the Higher
Diploma in Marketing Practice on application to the Faculty.
Holders of the Diploma/Higher Diploma in Marketing Practice, with a minimum of three years work experience,
may be awarded the MSc (Marketing Practice) upon completion of a dissertation, and a course of seminars as
specified by the programme director. Awards will be on a pass or fail basis.
COMXF0039 MSc (Business and Financial Analysis)
Core Subjects
Marks
Cost and Management Accounting
100
Financial Control Systems
100
Financial Management
100
Financial Statement Analysis
100
Accounting Information Systems
100
Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
100
Business Planning and Project Management
100
Managing Change
100
Strategic Management and Planning
100
Strategic Finance
100
Management Accounting and Information Strategy 100
Total
1,200
A maximum of 40% of the total marks in each subject may be allotted to coursework. In subjects where marks are allotted
to coursework, at least 40% must be attained in coursework assignments and at least 40% must be obtained in written
examinations before a student is deemed to have passed.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass



70% Overall
60% Overall
50% Overall
Examinations are held at the end of each Semester. Students must pass all examinations and submit a dissertation
within 2 years of registering for the degree.
Where a candidate fails an examination, the examination may be repeated. Repeat examinations, where required, are
held in the Autumn. In the case of a repeated subject, the mark awarded will be an average of the original mark and
repeat mark for the subject with a minimum of 50% awarded where a pass mark is obtained on the second attempt.
Candidates must submit their dissertation by July 31 of the second year following registration. The Faculty of
Commerce may grant an extension of time for the submission or re-submission of the dissertation.
No compensation is allowed.
COMXF0048 MASTER OF SCIENCE (Quantitative Finance MSc)
FIN P665
FIN P667
FIN P668
FIN P669
FIN P670
FIN P671
MATH P356
ACC P640
FIN P673
FIN P674
FIN P675
FIN P676
FIN P677
FIN P678
FIN P679
FIN P689
Subjects
Business Research Methods
Time Series Econometrics
Capital Markets
Financial Theory
Derivative Securities
Fixed Income Securities
Quantitative Methods
Financial Statement Analysis
Stochastic Calculus and Optimal Control in Finance
Introduction to Numerical Methods in Finance
Corporate Financial Management
Advanced Financial Theory
Financial Asset Valuation
Applied Portfolio Management
Student Research Seminar
Three Elective Subjects
Major Project
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
300
200
2000
Credits
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
18
12
120
No exemptions from core courses will be granted except by the expressed written permission of the Programme Director.
In the event of an exemption from a core course being granted, an elective course must be substituted so that the total
number of credits required to complete the course remains at 120. The Major Project is due at the end of the Spring
semester of the second year of the programme. Failure to submit the project on time will constitute a failure for the Major
Project.
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There will be no written final examination for a project-based course, although interim quizzes may constitute up to 40% of
the total course mark. A grade of at least 40% must be earned on the project portion of the course, and a grade of at least
40% must be earned on the interim quiz portion of the course.
In all other subjects a maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work, while a
final written examination must account for at least 60% of the total mark. In subjects where marks are allotted to
coursework, at least 40% must be obtained on the total coursework component, and at least 40% must be obtained in the
final written examination before a student is deemed to have passed.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
40%
Examinations and repeat examinations will be held in the Winter and Summer at the end of each semester. There is no
examination sitting in the Autumn. A student is entitled to two offerings of an examination for each subject.
 The first offering is held immediately after the delivery of the course.
 The second offering is held at the end of the next semester. Thereafter the student has no further rights to sit an
examination of the course.
 In the case of a repeated examination, the mark awarded will be an average of the original mark and repeat mark for
the subject, with a minimum of 40% awarded where a pass mark is obtained on the second attempt.
 For either a repeated or a deferred final written examination, the coursework component must still be completed and
will account for the originally stipulated percentage of the total mark.
 A student cannot defer an examination without the expressed approval of the Programme Director.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RISK MANAGEMENT(MSc) DEGREE
Subjects
Quantitative Methods I
Quantitative Methods II
Derivative Securities
Financial Risk Theory
Fixed Income and Default Models
Financial Engineering
Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Derivatives
Market Risk Management
Regulation, Organisational Design and Governance
Credit Risk Management
Operational Risk Management
Enterprise-Wide Integrated Risk Management
Bank Asset and Liability Management
Management Information Systems for Risk Management
Total
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
1000
Credits
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
60
No exemptions will be granted.
There will be no written final examination for a project-based course, although interim quizzes may constitute up to 40% of
the total course mark. A grade of at least 40% must be earned on the project portion of the course, and a grade of at least
40% must be earned on the interim quiz portion of the course.
In all other subjects a maximum of 40% of the total marks available in each subject may be allotted to course work, while a
final written examination must account for at least 60% of the total mark. In subjects where marks are allotted to
coursework, a grade of at least 40% must be obtained on the total coursework component, and a grade of at least 40% must
be obtained in the final written examination before a student is deemed to have passed.
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Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
40%
For full semester courses that are not project-based, Examinations will be held immediately after the delivery of the course,
and Repeat Examinations will be held at the end of the next semester. There is no examination sitting in the autumn.
For modular courses that are not project-based, Examinations will be held within one month of the completion of lectures,
and Repeat Examination will be held within the next six months.
A student is entitled to two offerings of an examination for each subject.
 In the case of a repeated examination, the mark awarded will be an average of the original mark and the repeat
mark for the subject, with a minimum of 40% awarded where a pass mark is obtained on the second attempt.
 For either a repeated or a deferred final written examination, the coursework component must still be completed
and will account for the originally stipulated percentage of the total mark.
 A student cannot defer an examination without the expressed approval of the Programme Director.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSC IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT) DEGREE
Subjects
Project Feasibility & Evaluation
Project Planning & Control
Managing & leading projects
Business Strategy
Risk Management & Information systems
Project Finance
Project Tools & Techniques (project-based)
Project Contracts
Virtual Project Teams
Problem projects & project turnaround
Managing relations with Clients & Contractors
International projects
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Year 1: Research project or elective courses
Year 2: Research project or elective courses
300
300
1800
15
15
90
This programme is governed by the University regulations for Postgraduate Modularisation within the School of Business.
Where a student is registered for this programme, they must take at least three courses in any semester, equivalent to 15
credits, unless permitted otherwise by permission of the School of Business.
In relation to the Research projects in years 1 and 2, students are permitted to take elective courses (where these are
available) from the MBS and MBA programmes with the permission of the School of Business, where these courses relate
to the proposed research. Of the total credits for the two research projects (30), elective courses may not exceed 15 or three
courses.
Grade Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
40%
Examinations in any year will be held in December and May. Repeat examinations will be permitted twice only.
Compensation
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Compensation within University regulations will be given between the following five sets of cognate subjects:
(1) Business strategy : Project Feasibility & Evaluation : Project Finance
(2) Project Planning & Control : Risk Management & Information systems
(3) Managing & leading project teams : Managing relations with Clients & Contractors.
(4) Virtual Projects : International Projects
(5) Project Contracts : Project problems & project turnaround.
Compensation will not apply to the project-based course in Project Tools and Techniques nor to Research projects (or
permitted elective courses) in years 1 and 2.
Exemptions
Graduates of the MBS in Project Management who are admitted in to the MSc programme after obtaining the requisite
work experience will be exempted from equivalent courses between the two programmes where they obtained a grade of at
least 50% in the specific MBS course.
Graduates of other Masters programmes may be granted cognate subject exemptions on a case by case basis at the
discretion of the School of Business.
LAW
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO LEVEL 2 AND FINAL YEAR EXAMINATIONS IN THE
BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW DEGREE COURSE
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
Pass Standard
40% in each subject.

Exemptions
Candidates who obtain 40% in each of three or more subjects at any given sitting may be exempted in those
subjects. Candidates may carry any exemption obtained in an academic year into the following academic year.

Two Year Rule
A candidate Second BCL must have passed, or have been awarded compensation in, each examination by the
Autumn sitting of the academic year following the year he/she first attended lectures in the prescribed subjects.

Progress
Candidates must successfully complete Second BCL before progressing to Final BCL.

Eligibility for Honours
To be eligible for Honours, a candidate shall normally be required to have passed the Second BCL or the BCL
Degree Examination at the first sitting of each in Summer.

Compensation
Compensation will be awarded in one subject provided that the candidate:
a. does not fall below 35% in that subject;
b. has passed four other subjects;
c. has excess marks in other subjects, whether taken in the Summer or in the Autumn in that year,
equivalent to double the deficiency.

Course Work
In the Second and BCL Degree Examination, a maximum of 30% of the total marks available in any subject may
be allotted to course work except that, where the teaching of a subject is equally shared, each examiner may allot a
maximum of 20%.
HONOURS AT SECOND AND BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW DEGREE EXAMINATIONS

First Class: At least 340 marks with a preponderance of marks of 70% and no mark below 50%.

Second Class, Grade I: At least 300 marks with either:
a.
b.

Second Class, Grade II: At least 250 marks with either:
a.
b.

a preponderance of marks of 60% or above and no mark below 40%, or
at least one mark of 70% or above, one mark of 60% or above and no mark below 50%.
a preponderance of marks of 50% or above and not more than one mark below 40%, or
at least one mark of 60% or above, one mark of 50% and no mark below 40%.
Third Class: At least 225 marks with either:
a.
b.
a preponderance of marks of 45% or above, or
at least one mark of 50% or above, one mark of 45% or above, and no mark below 40%.
"Preponderance" shall mean a majority of a given grade or above.
The Examinations Board retains discretion to derogate from the normal application of Marks and Standards where
it is just and reasonable to do so.
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BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW DEGREE (BCL)
LWBDF0001 BCL
LWBDF0003 BCL International
LWBDF0002 BCL European Legal Studies
SECOND EXAMINATION
LAW 2013 Land Law and Succession
LAW 2014 Law of the European Union
Any three subjects from among those options offered in 2 BCL (at 100 marks each)
Marks
100
100
300
500
BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW DEGREE EXAMINATION
LAW 3004
Jurisprudence
Any four subjects from among those options offered in 3 BCL (at 100 marks each)
Marks
100
400
500
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO EXAMINATIONS IN LEVEL 2 AND FINAL YEAR BACHELOR
OF CIVIL LAW (LAW WITH FRENCH LAW) DEGREE COURSE
 Pass Standard
40% in each subject. A satisfactory performance in the examinations taken during the year abroad (Third Year) will be
a condition precedent to entry to the Final Year of the BCL (Law with French Law) course.
 Exemptions
Candidates who obtain 40% in each of three or more subjects at any given sitting may be exempted in those subjects.
Candidates may carry any exemption obtained in an academic year into the following academic year.
 Two Year Rule
A candidate in Second BCL (Law with French Law) must have passed, or have been awarded compensation in, each
examination by the Autumn sitting of the academic year following the year he/she first attended lectures in the
prescribed subjects.
 Progress
Candidates must successfully complete Second BCL (Law with French Law) before progressing to Final BCL (Law
with French Law).
 Compensation
Compensation will be awarded in one subject (other than Law 2021 Introduction to French Private Law, and Law 4001
French Legal Theory) provided that the candidate:
a. does not fall below 35% in that subject;
b. has passed four other subjects;
c. has excess marks in other subjects, whether taken in the Summer or in the Autumn in that year,
equivalent to double the deficiency.
 Eligibility for Honours
To be eligible for Honours, a candidate shall normally be required to have passed the Second BCL (Law with French
Law) or the BCL (Law with French Law) Degree Examination at the first sitting of each in Summer.
 Course Work
In the Second and BCL (Law with French Law) Degree Examination, a maximum of 30% of the total marks available
in any subject may be allotted to course work except that, where the teaching of a subject is equally shared, each
examiner may allot a maximum of 20%.
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HONOURS AT SECOND AND BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW (LAW WITH FRENCH LAW) DEGREE
EXAMINATIONS

First Class: At least 340 marks with a preponderance of marks of 70% and no mark below 50%.

Second Class, Grade I: At least 300 marks with either:
a.
b.

Second Class, Grade II: At least 250 marks with either:
a.
b.

a preponderance of marks of 60% or above and no mark below 40%, or
at least one mark of 70% or above, one mark of 60% or above and no mark below 50%.
a preponderance of marks of 50% or above and not more than one mark below 40%, or
at least one mark of 60% or above, one mark of 50% and no mark below 40%.
Third Class: At least 225 marks with either:
a.
b.
a preponderance of marks of 45% or above, or
at least one mark of 50% or above, one mark of 45% or above, and no mark below 40%.
"Preponderance" shall mean a majority of a given grade or above.
The Examinations Board retains a discretion to derogate from the normal application of Marks and Standards
where it just and reasonable to do so.
LWBDF0004 BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW LEVEL 2 AND FINAL (BCL) LAW WITH FRENCH LAW
SECOND EXAMINATION
LAW 2021 Introduction to French Private Law
LAW 2013 Land Law and succession
LAW 2014 Law of the European Union
Any two subjects from among those options offered in 2 BCL
(Law with French Law) (at 100 marks each)
Marks
100
100
100
200
500
BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW (LAW WITH FRENCH LAW) DEGREE EXAMINATION
LAW 4001 Advanced French Law
LAW 3004 Jurisprudence
Any three subjects from among those options offered in 3 BCL (Law with French Law), excluding those
taken in 2 BCL (Law with French Law) (at 100 marks each)
Total
Marks
100
100
300
500
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LWDPF0001 DIPLOMA IN COMMON LAW
Marks
LAW 1003 Contract
100
LAW 1004 Tort
100
Option
100
Option
100
Total
400
Pass: 40%
Compensation:
Compensation will be awarded in not more than one subject provided that candidates do not fall below 35% in any subject
and that they have excess marks in one other subject equivalent to double the deficiency.
LWDPP0002 DIPLOMA IN ARBITRATION
Examination Period:
Marks Maxima:
Pass Standard:
Number of Subjects:
Course Work:
Repeat/Postponement:
Winter
300
55% Irish Law and Legal Procedure
55% Arbitration Law and Procedure
70% Award Writing
3
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in any one subject, or up to 100% in the case of
Award Writing.
Students will be allowed to repeat, or postpone, the examination in extraordinary circumstances
only, and upon a written application, made in good time, to the Faculty of Law. Where
permission is granted to re-sit the examination, the marks in any subject in which a Pass level
has been reached may, on the recommendation of the examiners, be carried forward to the next
sitting.
LWDPP0003 DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Examination Period:
Marks Maxima:
Pass Standard:
Number of Subjects:
Course Work:
Repeat/Postponement:
Summer
100
50%
1
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available.
Students will be allowed to repeat, or postpone, the examination in extraordinary circumstances
only, and upon a written application, made in good time, to the Faculty of Law.
LWDPP0006 DIPLOMA IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
Examination Period:
Marks Maxima:
Pass Standard:
Number of Subjects:
Distinction:
Course Work:
Repeat/Postponement:
Summer
100
50%
1
66%
A maximum of 40% of the total available.
Students will be allowed to repeat, or postpone, the examination in extraordinary circumstances
only, and upon a written application, made in good time, to the Faculty of Law.
LWDPP0005 DIPLOMA IN EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
Examination Period:
Marks Maxima:
Pass Standard:
Number of Subjects:
Distinction:
Course Work:
Repeat/postponement:
75
Summer
100
50%
1
66%
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available may be allotted to course work.
Students will be allowed to repeat, or postpone, the examination in extraordinary
circumstances only, and upon a written application, made in good time, to the Faculty of Law.
LWMRF0001 LLM DEGREE (BY THESIS)
Thesis 1,000
Pass Standard 500 marks;
Honours, First Class, 700 marks;
Honours, Second Class, 600 marks.
LWMXF0003 (FT)/LWMXP0004 (PT) LLM DEGREE (COMMERCIAL LAW)
a. Full-time students must take examinations in one of the following modes:
1. four full subjects;
2. three full subjects and two half subjects;
3. two full subjects and four half subjects;
4. one full subject and six half subjects.
b. Part-time students completing the examinations over two academic years must take examinations either in:
1. two full subjects per sitting;
2. one full subject and two half subjects per sitting
Full Subjects
LAW P001 Commercial Arbitration
LAW P018 Irish Competition Law
LAW P002 Corporate Finance Law
LAW P103 European Community Competition Law
LAW P003 Information Technology Law
LAW P004 Intellectual Property Law
LAW P006 Private International Law
LAW P016 Supervised Dissertation (with Faculty agreement)
Half Subjects
LAW P009 European Environmental Law
LAW P013 European Community Merger Control Law
LAW P015 Insolvency Law
LAW P011 International Business Law
LAW P012 International Trade Law
LAW P017 European Criminal Justice
LAW P305 Law of Credit and Security
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

Course work, which shall not exceed 40% of the available marks in any one subject, may be taken into account.

Pass standard: 50%

Compensation: between subjects (or between half subjects) is not permitted.

Distinction: will be awarded where a candidate is assessed at 65% or above in three full subjects, and no subject
falls below 60%. For this purpose two half subjects can be combined and regarded as being equivalent to a full
subject when marks are aggregated. Distinction will normally be awarded only when all examinations have been
passed at the first sitting.

Exemptions: Where a student fails one full subject or one or two half subjects exemptions will be awarded in
respect of all subjects passed in that examination sitting. The failed subject(s) must be repeated at the next sitting.

Part-time students who fail one subject only at the first examination sitting may proceed into the second year
carrying that failed subject.

A student who fails more than one subject or more than two half subjects will be deemed to have failed all
subjects, and must apply to the Faculty of Law for permission to re-sit all subjects at the next examination sitting.
Such a candidate shall not be eligible for the award of a distinction.

A student who fails to pass all examinations over two sittings cannot be awarded the LL.M.

Examinations are held in the Autumn only.
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LWMXF0005 LLM DEGREE (EUROPEAN LAW)
Students must take examinations in one of the following modes:
i.
four full subjects;
ii.
three full subjects and two half subjects;
iii.
two full subjects and four half subjects (if available)
iv.
one full subject and six half subjects (if available) and subject to the discretion of the LLM in European Law
course directors.
Full Subjects
Marks
LAW P103 European Community Competition Law
100
LAW P104 Law of the European Convention on Human Rights
100
LAW P006 Private International Law
100
LAW P107 European Intellectual Property Law
100
LAW P102 The Constitutional and Administrative Law of the European Union
100
LAW P108 Supervised Dissertation (with faculty agreement)
100
Half Subjects
LAW P019 Internal Market Law of the European Union
LAW P009 European Environmental Law
LAW P017 European Criminal Justice
LAW P013 European Community Merger Control Law
LAW P011 International Business Law
LAW P012 International Trade Law
LAW P020 Litigation in the European Union
LAW P021 Social and Employment Law of the European Union
LAW P302 Fundamental Rights in the European Union
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

Course work, which shall not exceed 40% of the available marks in any one subject, may be taken into account.

Pass standard: 50%

Compensation: between full subjects (or between half subjects) is not permitted.

Distinction: will be awarded where a candidate is assessed at 65% or above in three full subjects, and no subject
falls below 60%. For this purpose two half subjects can be combined and regarded as being equivalent to a full
subject when marks are aggregated. Distinction will normally be awarded only when all examinations have been
passed at the first sitting.

Exemptions: Where a student fails one full subject (or one or two half subjects) exemptions will be awarded in
respect of all subjects passed in that examination sitting. The failed subject(s) must be repeated at the next sitting.

A student that fails more than one full subject or more than two half subjects will be deemed to have failed all
subjects, and must apply to the Faculty of Law for permission to re-sit all subjects at the next examination sitting.
Such a candidate shall not be eligible for the award of a Distinction.

A student who fails to pass all examinations over two sittings cannot be awarded the LL.M.

Examinations are held in the Autumn only.
IFBDF0001 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND LEGAL STUDIES (BBLS)

Courses are taken individually. Honours may be awarded in each course and in the Degree as a whole. Honours in the
Degree will be awarded on the results of performance in the courses of Level 3 and Level 4. Students will be awarded
the degree when all the required courses and examinations have been successfully completed.

Where a student passes an examination after more than one attempt, his or her overall mark will be the successful
examination mark.

Students cannot be registered for any course(s) nor attempt any examination(s) in course(s) from more than two
consecutive levels in any one academic year.

A student may not repeat any examination that the student has already passed.
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IFBDF0001 LEVEL 2 COURSES
Law 2501 Company Law
Law 2503 Criminal Law
Law 3501 Law of the European Union
400
400
400
No. Of
Papers
1
1
1
Business Studies Subjects
MIS
1002 Business Statistics
ACC 2003 Management Accounting
ACC 2005 Financial Accounting
MIS
1005 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
ECON 2208 Economics for Law and Business
Standards
300
300
300
150
150
1
1
1
1
1
Legal Studies Subjects
Marks

No compensation is allowed.

Overall honours are not awarded but grades in individual courses are as follows:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
Third Class Honours
Pass
Credits
11.00
11.00
11.00
7.50
6.00
6.00
3.75
3.75
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%

Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in
the written examination in that subject.

The course work mark shall only be counted for the first examination offering of any course. The second examination
offering mark shall therefore be based entirely on the written second examination offering paper

Continuous Assessment
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in any course may be allotted to course work.
PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3
Students who pass at least two legal studies courses in Level 2 are eligible to enter Level 3, subject to having passed all
Level 1 courses.
IFBDF0001 LEVEL 3 COURSES
Legal Studies Subjects
Law 3501 Law of the European Union (compulsory for 2004-05)
Option
Option
Business Studies Subjects
FIN
2004 Finance
BMGT 2003 Business Logistics and Operations Management
HRM 2003 Managing Employee Relations
MKT 2003 Marketing
Standards
 No compensation is allowed.

400
400
400
No. Of
Papers
1
1
1
300
300
300
300
1
1
1
1
Marks
Credits
12.00
12.00
12.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
Overall honours are not awarded but grades in individual courses are as follows:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
Third Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%

Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in
the written examination in that subject.

The course work mark shall only be counted for the first examination offering of any course. The second examination
offering mark shall therefore be based entirely on the written second examination offering paper.

Continuous Assessment
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A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in any course may be allotted to course work.
PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 3 TO LEVEL 4

Students who pass at least two legal studies courses in Level 3 are eligible to enter Level 4, subject to having passed all
Level 2 courses.
LEVEL 4 COURSES
IFBDF0005 Mode 1
Option
Option
Option
400
400
400
No. of
Papers
1
1
1
Business Studies Subjects
BMGT 3003 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Option
Option
Option
Option
240
240
240
240
240
1
1
1
1
1
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
Legal Studies Subjects
Option
Option
Option
Option
LAW 4508
Minor Dissertation
400
400
400
400
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1
1
1
1
-
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
2.00
Business Studies Subjects
BMGT 3003 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Option
Option
240
240
240
1
1
1
6.00
6.00
6.00
Legal Studies Subjects
Option
Option
400
400
1
1
10.00
10.00
Business Studies Subjects
BMGT 3003 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
Legal Studies Subjects
Marks
Credits
10.00
10.00
10.00
IFBDF0006 Mode II
IFBDF0007 Mode III

The total mark for students pursuing Modes I is 4,800. The total marks for Legal Studies subjects in this Mode is 2,400
and the total marks of Business Studies subjects is 2,400.

The total marks for students pursuing Modes II is 4,800. The total marks for Legal Studies subjects in this Mode is
2,880 and the total marks for Business Studies is 1,920.

The total marks for a student pursuing Mode III is 4,880. The total marks for Legal Studies subjects in this Mode is
2,000 and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 2,880.
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The standards for all three Modes are as follows:
First Class: (a) At least 70% of total marks or (b) at least 68% in the total marks for Legal Studies subjects and at least
68% in the total marks for Business Studies subjects.
Second Class Honours Grade I: At least 60% of total marks.
Second Class Honours Grade II: At least 50% of total marks.
Third Class Honours: At least 45% of total marks.
Pass Mark: At least 40% of total marks.
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS & LEGAL STUDIES (EUROPEAN)
IFBDF0012
IFBDF0014
IFBDF0015
IFBDF0016
BBLS European Year 3
BBLS European Year 4 Mode I
BBLS European Year 4 Mode II
BBLS European Year 4 Mode III

Students will be awarded the degree when all the required courses and examinations including those undertaken in the
European partner university have been successfully completed. The final degree awarded will be determined solely on
the students’ performance in their Level 4 examinations.

Where a student passes an examination after more than one attempt, his or her overall mark will be the successful
examination mark.

Students cannot be registered for any course(s) or attempt any examination(s) in course(s) from more than two
consecutive levels in any one academic year.
PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3
Permission to transfer into Level 3 is conditional upon the student having passed all his or her Level 1 and Level 2
examinations.
Level 3 consists of approved courses taken by the student in the host university. In order to progress to Level 4, students
must perform satisfactorily in the examinations in each of these courses. Honours are not awarded in Level 3 nor are
honours recorded for individual courses.
LEVEL 4 COURSES and Level 4 Modes are the same as those in the Bachelor of Business & Legal Studies Degree.
However, the total marks are as follows:

The total marks for students pursuing Mode I is 2,400. The total marks for Legal Studies subject in this Mode is 1,200
and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 1,200.

The total marks for students pursuing Mode II is 2,400. The total marks for Legal Studies subject in this mode is 1,680
and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 720.

The total marks for students pursuing Mode III is 2,480. The total marks for Legal Studies subject in this Mode is 800
and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 1,680.
The standards for all these Modes are the same as for the Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree.
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS & LEGAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL)
IFBDF0013
IFBDF0017
IFBDF0018
IFBDF0019
BBLS International Year 4
BBLS International Year 5 Mode I
BBLS International Year 5 Mode II
BBLS International Year 5 Mode III

Students will be awarded the degree when all the required courses and examinations including those undertaken in the
North American/Australian partner university have been successfully completed. The final degree awarded will be
determined on the students’ performance in their Level 3 and Level 5 examinations.

Where a student passes an examination after more than one attempt, his or her overall mark will be the successful
examination mark.

Students cannot be registered for any course(s) or attempt any examination(s) in course(s) from more than two
consecutive levels in any one academic year.
LEVEL 1, 2 AND 3 COURSES and PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3
is the same as that for the Bachelor of Business & Legal Studies Degree.
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PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 3 TO LEVEL 4
Permission to transfer into Level 4 is conditional upon the student having passed all his or her Level 2 and Level 3
examinations.
Level 4 consists of approved courses taken by the student in the host university. In order to progress to Level 5, students
must perform satisfactorily in the examinations in each of these courses. Honours are not awarded in Level 4 nor are
honours recorded for individual courses.
LEVEL 5 COURSES and Level 5 Modes are the same as those in Level 4 of the Bachelor of Business & Legal Studies
Degree.
The standards for all of these Modes are the same as for the Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree.
IFHDP0014 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Core Subjects
ACC P621
BMGT P641
BMGT P640
BMGT P643
Options
BMGT P516
BMGT P642
BMGT P645
BMGT P518
MIS P633
ECON P200
FIN P623
MEEN P004
BMGT P644
BMGT P649
BMGT P520



Management Accounting
Business Strategy
Organisation and Innovation 1
Marketing New Products
Marks
100
100
100
100
Technology Planning and Commercialisation
Organisation and Innovation II
Supply Network Strategy
Development Process Management
Management Information Systems
Business Economics
Finance
Quantitative Methods for Management
Technology Strategy
Technology Policy
Engineering Economic Analysis
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Each student is examined in ten subjects, four core and six optional. Five subjects are taken in each semester, starting
in September (Autumn Semester) and in January (Spring Semester). Autumn
semester examinations are held in December and Spring semester examinations are held in May.
Each subject is marked out of 100: at the discretion of the instructor, up to 40 marks out of 100 can be allotted to
course work. In the case of subjects where marks are awarded for course work, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in
the written examination in order to pass the subject.
Pass
The pass standard is 40% in each subject.
Honours
Honours will be awarded on the candidate’s aggregate marks. The standard for First Class Honours is 70%, and for Second
Class Honours (Grade 1) is 60%, and for Second Class Honours (Grade II) is 50%.
Compensation
Compensation is not allowed.
Exemptions
Once having passed a subject, a candidate is exempt from further examination in that subject. Students who registered for
the MSc (Technology Management) degree, but who are not in a position to complete it, may petition to be conferred with
the Higher Diploma in Technology Management, provided they have passed all the necessary subjects.
Repeat Examinations
Students who fail or defer an examination in a specified subject may take the examination at the next sitting. Candidates
will be permitted to defer only in special cases and with the permission of the Programme Director. Credit for continuous
assessment will carry through only to the next available sitting of the failed or deferred examination.
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Students should note that courses may change from year to year, may not be offered in certain years and may be dropped
entirely from the programme. Where a failed or deferred subject is not offered, a different course may be substituted in
order to gain the requisite credits. Students must re-register, re-attend and pay appropriate fees for the alternative subject.
In the case of a subject that is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average
of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours on the basis of their
overall grade for the subject.
Time Limit
Candidates must complete the Higher Diploma within three years of first registering.
IFMXP0012 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (MSc)
The MSc Degree is available in part-time or full-time modes. The part time programme is taught over two years,
commencing in September of each year. The full-time programme runs for two 13-week periods over two consecutive
years, between May and August. The structure and content of the MSc programme is similar for both the part-time and
full-time modes.
Part 1 will be examined in December and May of the first year (part-time) or August of the first year (full-time). The
subjects examined are those completed in the previous half year. The subjects examined in Part 1 will consist of prescribed
subjects from the list below, with cumulative marks of at least 1000. The prescribed list will be notified annually to the
Board of Studies for the degree, not later than July of the year prior to the commencement of Part 1.
Part 2 will be examined in December and May of the second year (part-time) or August of the second year (full-time). The
subjects examined will be those taught in the preceding half year. The subjects to be examined will consist of prescribed
subjects from the list below, with cumulative marks of at least 900. The prescribed list will be notified to the Board of
Studies for the degree not later than July prior to the commencement of Part 2.
Part 3 will consist of a project to be carried out during Year 2. The final report on the project will be due, at the end of
August (part-time) or December (full-time) following completion of Part 2 examinations. The marks for the final report
will be 300.
Subjects:
ACC P621
MEEN P004
MIS P622
BMGT P640
FIN
P623
BMGT P642
BMGT P641
BMGT P644
BMGT P643
ECON P200
BMGT P645
BMGT P646
MEEN P007
MEEN P002
BMGT P430
BMGT P648
BMGT P649
MEEN P003
BMGT P651
BMGT P652
MIS P642
MIS P643
BMGT P738
BMGT P739
BMGT P429
BMGT P647
MEEN P006
MIS P657
MKT P648
Management Accounting
Quantitative Methods for Management
Management Information Systems
Organisation and Innovation I
Finance
Organisation and Innovation II
Business Strategy
Technology Strategy
Marketing New Products
Business Economics
Supply Network Strategy
Intellectual Asset Management
Product Design and Development
Supply Chain Design
Development Planning and Productivity
Development Project Management
Technology Policy
Emerging Technologies
New Business Development
Major Project
Business System Design
Management Support Systems
Managing Technological Innovation
Organisational Change
Issues in Technology Management
Development Portfolio Management
Modern Manufacturing Processes
System Simulation
Business to Business Marketing
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Certain courses may be prescribed by the Exam Board as project-based. The marks for these will entirely be by continuous
assessment and projects. In the case of examination-based courses, up to 40 marks out of 100 can be allotted to
assignments carried out during the course, at the discretion of the instructor. The subject Product Design and Development
is project based. Of the total marks, 90 will be assigned for project work, and 60 to the final written examination.
Pass
The pass standard is 40% in each subject, including the Part 3 project.
In subjects where marks are allocated to project work or assignments, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in any final
written examination.
Candidates will be examined on their project (total marks 300) and on the designated subjects from the above list (total
marks 2000). They must obtain a pass mark on their project, and on every examined subject, to be eligible for the award of
the degree.
Honours
Honours will not be awarded for individual parts, but on the aggregate marks (out of 2300) of all three parts of the
examination.
First Class Honours standard is 70%
Second Class Honours (Grade1) standard is 60%.
Second Class Honours (Grade 2) standard is 50%.
Compensation
Compensation is not allowed.
Exemptions
Once having passed a subject, a candidate is exempt from further examination in that subject. Candidates who already hold
the MIE or MBA degree may apply to be exempted from examination on a subject-by-subject basis. Suitably qualified
candidates who reach honours standard in the Higher Diploma in Technology Management may also apply for exemption
on the same basis. Exemption will be at the discretion of the Academic Council, on the recommendation of the Board of
Studies.
Repeat Examinations
Students who fail or defer an examination in a specified subject may take the examination at the next sitting. Candidates
will be permitted to defer only in special cases and with the permission of the Programme Director. Credit for continuous
assessment will carry through only to the next available sitting of the failed or deferred examination.
Students should note that courses may change from year to year, may not be offered in certain years and may be dropped
entirely from the programme. Where a failed or deferred subject is not offered, a different course may be substituted in
order to gain the requisite credits. Students must re-register, re-attend and pay appropriate fees for the alternate subject.
In the case of a subject that is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average
of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours on the basis of their
overall grade for the subject.
Time Limit
To be awarded the degree, part-time candidates must complete all requirements within five years of first registering.
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