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

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L.N. 159 of 2024

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2024 in terms of the

Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree Regulations, 2023

for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. –

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 the Board of the Faculty of Economics, Management

and Accountancy in virtue of the powers conferred upon it by article 81(1)(c) 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 2024 in terms of the

Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - degree Regulations, 2023 for the degree of Doctor of

Philosophy - Ph.D. - 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 Degree” means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D.;

“the Faculty” means the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy;

and

“the Principal Regulations” means the Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. Degree

Regulations, 2023.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable from 1 October 2024 onwards.

Requirements for Admission

Applicants for the Degree offered by the Faculty shall be in possession of

one of the following degrees

(a) a Master’s degree of this or another university in one of the following

areas of study: Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management,

Mark eting, Public Policy, Tourism or in a related area of study as approved by the

Faculty Doctoral Committee; or

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(b) the Master of Business Administration degree of this or another university

awarded with at least Merit, provided that the Board may consider applications from

applicants in possession of a Pass classification who also possess experience or

knowledge which, in the opinion of the Board, enables them to successfully pursue

doctoral studies; or

(c) a Bachelor’s degree obtained with First Class Honours or Second Class

Honours (Upper Division) of this or another university in the areas of Accountancy,

Banking, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy,

Tourism or in a related area of study as approved by the Faculty Doctoral Committee,

provided that in all cases mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this bye-law, the

Faculty Doctoral Committee

(i) ascertains that the applicant has a very strong background in the areas of

study related to the proposed area of research; and

(ii) submits a clearly motivated recommendation for acceptance to the Board

for eventual consideration by the Doctoral Academic Committee and Senate.

Taught Study-Units

When the Board deems it necessary, it may require students to successfully

complete a number of study-units during the course of their studies, and/or to

satisfactorily undertake tasks recommended by the Board, under those conditions

that it may impose, after approval by Senate.

Thesis Presentation and Format

The Board shall approve and publish guidelines on the format and

presentation of the thesis for the Degree.

Repeal

The Bye Laws of 2010 in terms of the Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. –

Degree Regulations, 2008, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. – under

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

as Legal Notice 209 of 2010 shall be deemed to cease to be in force as from 1 October

2024.

The Bye Laws of 2012 in terms of the Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. –

Degree Regulations, 2008, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. – under the

auspices of the Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture, published as Legal Notice

400 of 2012 shall be deemed to cease to be in force as from 1 October 2024.

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