This Diploma programme is available to students of UCC's international partner institutions with which UCC has a bilateral agreement under Statute 263 of the National University of Ireland. Having studied for three years at a partner university, students will study for one year at University College Cork, taking the programme to a value of 60 credits as outlined below.

To be admitted students will normally be required to:

(a) successfully complete and pass credits equivalent to three full academic years' study of their degree programme at a partner Chinese university with which University College Cork has a bilateral agreement;
(b) satisfy English language proficiency requirements as set out by University College Cork for non-EU students;
(c) students from non-partner institutions will be assessed on a case by case basis.

To be considered for the award of a University Diploma in Business Studies a student must have satisfactorily attended undergraduate modules from the final two years of existing degrees to the value of at least 60 credits in any subject as part of a programme of study agreed by the School of Business, the contributing departments(s)/school(s), and the partner Chinese university and subject to timetabling and other constraints. Where a module has pre-requisites (as specified in the module description), a student must satisfy this pre-requisite by demonstrating, to the satisfaction of the School of Business, that a similar module has been passed in the partner 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 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Diploma in Business Studies (NFQ Level 7, Special Purpose Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Analyse business theories, concepts and models for decision-making in business;
• Explain and communicate to various stakeholders how businesses operate in a competitive environment;
• Interpret and analyse business reporting and information in the media;
• Communicate analysis of business issues through writing reports, preparing and making presentations.