Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy

L.N. 356 of 2011

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2011 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004

for the Higher Diploma in Administration and Management

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 2011 in terms of the General

Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Higher Diploma in Administration

and Management 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 by Senate for the Course, on the

recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy;

“the Certificate” means the Certificate in Administration and Management;

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

and Management;

“the Diploma” means the Diploma in Administration and Management; and

“the Higher Diploma” means the Higher Diploma in Administration and Management.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October 2011 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 of Studies 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 of Studies,

following an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose.

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

persons.

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 Awards

(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 awarded 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.

Repeal

The Bye-Laws of 2005 in terms of the General Regulations for University Undergraduate

Awards, 2004 for the Diploma in Management Studies under the auspices of the Faculty of

Economics, Management and Accountancy, published as Legal Notice 165 of 2005, shall be

deemed to cease to be in force as from 1 st October 2011, provided that students registered for this

course before 1 st October 2011 shall continue to be governed by the bye-laws that were in force at

the time of their joining the course.

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