This Diploma programme is available only to students from partner Chinese universities, with whom University College Cork signs a bilateral agreement under Statute 263 of the National University of Ireland, who spend one year studying in University College Cork. Having studied for three years at a partner Chinese university, students will study for one year at University College Cork, taking the diploma programme to the value of 60 credits.

To be admitted students will be required to:

(a) successfully complete and pass credits equivalent to three full academic years study of their degree programmes at a partner Chinese university with whom University College Cork has a bilateral agreement; and
(b) satisfy English language proficiency requirements as set out by University College Cork for non-EU students.

Students from non-partner institutions will be assessed for eligibility for the programme on a case by case basis and will be subject to the approval of the College of Business and Law.

The programme comprises 60 credits.

To be considered for the award of Diploma in Business Economics a student must have satisfactorily attended, for at least a full academic year, undergraduate modules to the value of at least 40 credits (from the prescribed list of elective modules) from the Department of Economics and up to 20 credits in any other School of Business subject (subject to approval from the relevant Department/School delivering the module) as part of a programme of study agreed by the Department of Economics and the partner Chinese university and subject to timetabling and other constraints.

Elective Modules - Economics

Students choose modules to the value of 40 credits from the following:
EC3100 The Economics of Corporate Strategy 1 (5 credits) or
EC3215 Economics of Corporate Strategy (5 credits)

EC4220 Economics of Strategic Behaviour (5 credits)

EC3127 Economics and the Labour Market (5 credits) or
EC4211 Economics of the Labour Market

EC4212 Economics of Human Resources (5 credits)

EC4215 Business Econometrics 1 (5 credits) with
EC4216 Business Econometrics 2 (5 credits)

EC4224 Innovation and Technology (5 credits) with
EC4225 Economics of Strategy (5 credits)

EC3147 Economic Growth and Competitiveness (5 credits)
EC3155 Survey Methods: Quantitative Analysis (5 credits)
EC3156 Environmental Economics: The Problem of Climate Change (5 credits)
EC3157 Public Finance Projects (5 credits)
EC3161 Regional and Urban Economics (5 credits)
EC4209 Government and the Macroeconomy (5 credits)
EC4210 Government and Business (5 credits)

Elective Modules - Other
Students may attend up to 20 credits in any other School of Business subject (subject to approval from the relevant Department/School delivering the module) as part of a programme of study agreed by the Department of Economics subject to timetabling and other constraints.

In order to select any of the above subjects any relevant prerequisite (as specified in the module description) a student must satisfy this prerequisite by demonstrating, to the Department of Economics' satisfaction, that a similar module has been passed in a Chinese university.

Workload Guidelines
Where a programme contains elective modules it is recommended that students do not take any more than 40 credits in any semester. Students are therefore advised to choose their modules so that the workload is evenly spread throughout the year.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018/2019 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2018/2019.

Three Year Rule
Students must pass the Diploma in Business Economics within three academic years from the date of first registration for the programme. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the School of Business, only for very serious reasons.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Diploma in Business Economics (NFQ Level 7, Special Purpose Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a professional standard;
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in the application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
• Understand contemporary business and financial market integrating into a global economy;
• Develop transferable skills which are relevant for career development.