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

L.N. 46 of 2024

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2024 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019

for the Certificate in Insurance

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) (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

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 for the Certificate

in Insurance 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;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the Certificate in

Insurance; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Undergraduate Awards, 2019.

Applicability

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

2024 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 Admissions Regulations.

(2) Applicants considered in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of

the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and / or

experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have

reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. The

eligibility of such applicants shall be decided by the University Admissions Board, on

the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview

conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose.

Course Duration

(1) The Course shall extend over a period of one year of part-time study.

(2) Eligible applicants may register as visiting students for individual

study-units and obtain credit for them. Subject to approval by the Board, credits

awarded for any such study-units may be transferred to the Course, provided that

not more than seven years have elapsed from the successful completion of the study-

units. When credit for more than one study-unit is being transferred to the Course,

then the seven years shall commence from the date of the last credit awarded.

Course Programme

The Course shall consist of a number of taught study-units to which 30

ECTS credits shall be assigned.

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

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

Award of the Certificate

(1) The Certificate shall be awarded to students who obtain all the credits

indicated in bye-law 5.

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

be published in a list in alphabetical order.

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