and Development of Thinking

L.N. 232 of 2014

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2014 to amend the Bye-Laws of 2009 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008

for the Degree of International Joint Master of Science in

Strategic Innovation and Future Creation – M.Sc. -

under the auspices of the Edward de Bono Institute for the Design

and Development of Thinking

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 the Board of the Edward de Bono

Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking in virtue of the powers conferred

upon it by article 5 (b) (v) of the Statute for the Institute, which bye-laws have been

approved by the Senate of the University of Malta

Citation

These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2014 to amend the

Bye-Laws of 2009 in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate

Awards, 2008 for the degree of Master of Science in Strategic Innovation and Future

Creation – M.Sc. - and shall be read and construed as one with the Bye-Laws of 2009

in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008 for the

degree of Master of Science in Strategic Innovation and Future Creation – M.Sc. -

under the auspices of the Edward de Bono Institute for the Design and Development

of Thinking, published as Legal Notice 286 of 2009, hereinafter referred to as “the

principal bye-laws”.

Applicability

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

2014 or later.

Amendment to bye-law 1 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraph (2) of bye-law 1 of the principal bye-laws there shall be

substituted the following

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

“the Board” means the Board of Studies, which should include members from

the Partner Institutions, appointed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board

responsible for the academic administration and organisation of the Course;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of

International Joint Master of Science in Strategic Innovation and Future Creation –

M.Sc.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Strategic Innovation

and Future Creation – M.Sc.;

“the Partner Institutions” means the institutions collaborating in the delivery

of the programme, namely

University of Turku, Finland

University of Potsdam, Germany

University of Malta, Malta;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic

Innovation and Future Creation – P.G.Dip.;

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Postgraduate Awards, 2008; and

“the University” means the University of Malta.”

Amendment to bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws

For bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws there shall be substituted the

following

“Requirements for Admission

3. To be admitted to the Course, applicants shall be in possession of a

Bachelor degree from this University, or an equivalent qualification obtained from

any other recognized university, together with at least one year of work experience.”

Amendment to bye-law 4 of the principal bye-laws

For bye-law 4 of the principal bye-laws there shall be substituted the

following

“Course Duration

4. The Course shall extend over three semesters of full-time study or the

equivalent in part-time study.”

Amendment to bye-law 5 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraphs (1) and (2) of bye-law 5 of the principal bye-laws there

shall be substituted the following

“5. (1)

The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total

of 90 credits are assigned, of which 60 credits are assigned to taught study-units and

30 credits are assigned to the dissertation study-unit.

(2) Students who obtain the 60 credits assigned to the taught study-

units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the Course, or

having proceeded do not successfully complete the Course, shall be eligible for the

award of the Postgraduate Diploma.”

Amendment to bye-law 6 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraph (1) of bye-law 6 of the principal bye-laws there shall be

substituted the following

“6. (1) The method of assessment shall be indicated in the description

of each taught study-unit. Assessments which involve written examinations and/

or presentations shall be held during the period of attendance at one of the Partner

Institutions at a time to be specified by the Board.”

Amendment to bye-law 8 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraphs (2) and (3) of bye-law 8 of the principal bye-laws there

shall be substituted the following

“(2) Work on the dissertation shall be undertaken during the third semester of

the Course. Each student shall be assigned a supervisor who shall provide guidance

and advice on a regular basis during the period of study.

(3) A provisional title for the dissertation and an outline for a basic research

proposal shall be submitted to the Board for approval by the end of the second

semester.”

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