Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy

L.N. 544 of 2010

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2010 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004

for the Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance

under the auspices of the

Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon him by articles 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 Board of the Faculty of

Economics, Management and Accountancy in virtue of the powers conferred

upon it by article 81(1) of the said Act and which have been approved by the

Senate of the University of Malta as required by article 81(2) of the said Act

Citation and Interpretation

(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2010 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Higher

Diploma in Banking and Finance 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 Certificate” means the Certificate in Banking and Finance;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the Higher Diploma in

Banking and Finance;

“the Diploma” means the Diploma in Banking and Finance; and

“the Higher Diploma” means the Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October 2010

or later.

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 sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of paragraph (2) of

regulation 2 of the Admission Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications

and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic

standard required to follow the Course with profit. The eligibility of such applicants

shall be decided by the Board, following an interview conducted by a board appointed

for the purpose.

(3) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at

least three members.

Course Duration

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

Course Programme

(1) The Course shall consist of a number of taught study-units to which 90

credits shall be assigned.

(2) Students who successfully complete a prescribed set of study-units

totaling 30 credits and opt not to proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not

successfully complete the Course, shall be entitled to the Certificate.

(3) Students who successfully complete a prescribed set of study-units

totaling 60 credits and opt not to proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not

successfully complete the Course, shall be entitled to the Diploma.

The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate,

normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course.

Classification of the Award

(1) The overall evaluation of each student’s performance in the Course for the

purpose of the classification of the Diploma and the Higher Diploma shall be based on

the results obtained, all credits earned being weighted equally.

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

Higher Diploma shall be published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows

Pass with Distinction

Pass with Merit

Pass.

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