under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy

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L.N. 385 of 2007

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2007 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduates Awards, 2004

for the Diploma in Marketing

under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy

In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 74 (5) and

75 (6) of the Education Act (Cap. 327), the Chancellor of the University of

Malta has promulgated the following bye-laws made by the Board of the

Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy in virtue of the

powers conferred upon it by section 81 (1) of the said Act and which have

been approved by the Senate of the University of Malta as required by

section 81 (2) of the said Act

Citation and Interpretation

(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2007 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Diploma in

Marketing, under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and

Accountancy.

(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires –

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Economics, Management and

Accountancy;

“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed for the Course

by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board;

“the Course” means the course of studies leading to the Diploma in

Marketing; and

“the Diploma” means the Diploma in Marketing.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall apply to courses commencing in October 2007 or later.

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Requirements for Admission

(1) To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall satisfy

the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations of the

University.

(2) Applicants admitted under regulation 2.2 (a) (iii) of the Admission

Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications that would satisfy the Board

that they have reached the academic standard to be able to follow the Course with

profit, including at least a pass at Advanced Level or equivalent in any subject.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over a period of two years of part-time study.

Course Programme

(1) The Course shall consist of study-units to which 60 credits are assigned.

(2) The Board of Studies shall draw up a programme of studies indicating

which units are compulsory and which are elective and a catalogue of study-units,

indicating the level, code, title, description and type of each study-unit, the credits

assigned to each study-unit, and the methods of teaching and assessment. The Board

shall publish the programme of studies and the catalogue prior to the commencement of

each Course, following the approval of Senate. Subject to the approval of Senate, the

Board may make any necessary changes to the programme of studies and to the

catalogue as required.

Classification of the Award

(1) The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of classification of

the Diploma shall be based on the results obtained in each of the year of the Course,

according to the following criteria

First Year Average Mark

40%

Second Year Average Mark

60%.

(2) The names of students who qualify for the award of the Diploma shall be

published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows

Passed with Distinction

Passed.

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