The BSc Hons (Business Economics) is a four year honours degree between UCC and a partner Chinese University with whom UCC signs a bilateral agreement under Statute 263 of the National University of Ireland.

The programme comprises 240 credits. Students will study for two years at a partner Chinese University, taking modules to the equivalent of 120 credits (or ECTS equivalent) and for two years at University College Cork, taking modules to the value of 60 credits in each of Third and Fourth Year. When studying at UCC a student may not register for more than 60 credits in any one academic year.

To be admitted to Year 3 at UCC, students will be required to:

(a) successfully complete and pass credits equivalent to two full academic years' study of their degree programme 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.

This year is spent pursuing approved courses of study to the value of 60 credits (or ECTS equivalent) at a partner Chinese University with whom UCC signs a bilateral agreement.

This year is spent pursuing approved courses of study to the value of 60 credits (or ECTS Equivalent) at a partner Chinese University with whom UCC signs a bilateral agreement.

Examinations
The First and Second Years of this programme will be in examined in accordance with examination regulations governed by the Chinese Education Authority.

Programme Requirements
The programme comprises 240 credits. Students will study for two years at a Chinese university taking courses to the equivalent of 120 credits and for two years at University College Cork, taking modules to the value of 120 credits.

To be admitted to the Third University Examination in Business Economics, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

EC2100 Microeconomics: Behaviour and Organisations (5 credits)
EC2110 Microeconomics: Organisations and Institutions (5 credits)
EC2111 Macroeconomics: Growth and Development (5 credits)
EC2112 Macroeconomics: Business Cycles (5 credits)
EC2113 Economic Data and Skills for Data Collection (5 credits) WITH EC2114 Skills for Interpretation of Economic Data (5 credits) *
EC2115 Introduction to Mathematical Economic Analysis (5 credits) WITH EC2116 Introduction to Statistical Economic Analysis (5 credits)*
OR EC3152 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics 1 (5 credits) WITH EC3153 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics 2 (5 credits) *¹
EC2208 Resourcing Organisation and Competitive Capability 1 (5 credits)
EC2209 Resourcing Organisation and Competitive Capability 2 (5 credits)
EC3154 Survey Methods: Questionnaire Design (5 credits) WITH EC3155 Survey Methods: Quantitative Analysis (5 credits)*

Notes:
* Indicates that modules are co-requisites and must be taken in consecutive semesters.

1. Students who take EC3152 and EC3153 in Third Year may not take EC4215 and EC4216 in Fourth 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.

Three Year Rule
Students must pass the Third University Examination in Business Economics within three academic years from the date of first registration for Third Year. 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.

No student may register for the Fourth Year programme of study until the Third University Examination in Business Economics has been passed. To be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Business Economics, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

Core Modules

Students take 20 credits from the following:
EC3100 The Economics of Corporate Strategy I (5 credits)
EC3109 The Economics of Corporate Strategy II (5 credits)
or
EC4219 Economics of Corporate Strategy (5 credits)
EC4220 Economics of Strategic Behaviour (5 credits)

EC3127 Economics and the Labour Market (5 credits)
EC3128 Human Resource Economics (5 credits)
or
EC4211 Economics of the Labour Market (5 credits)
EC4212 Economics of Human Resources (5 credits)

Elective Modules

plus 40 credits from the following:
EC3145 Public Expenditure: How the Government Spends Taxpayer's Money (5 credits)
EC3146 Public Finance: Where the Government Gets its Revenue (5 credits)
EC3147 Economic Growth and Competitiveness (5 credits)
EC3148 Economic Growth and Innovation (5 credits)
EC3156 Environmental Economics: The Problem of Climate Change (5 credits)
EC4171 Economic Integration in Europe (5 credits)
EC4209 Government and the Macroeconomy (5 credits)
EC4210 Government and Business (5 credits)
EC4213 Law and Economics of EU Competition Policy (5 credits)
EC4214 Law and Economics of Competition and Regulation (5 credits)
EC4224 Innovation and Technology (5 credits) WITH EC4225 Economics of Strategy (5 credits)*
EC4215 Business Econometrics 1 (5 credits) WITH EC4216 Business Econometrics 2 (5 credits)*¹
EC4402 Economic Research Project (15 credits) WITH EC4403 Economic Consulting (5 credits)

Notes:
* Indicates that modules are co-requisites and must be selected in consecutive semesters.
1. Students who take EC3152 and EC3153 in Third Year may not take EC4215 and EC4216 in Fourth Year.

In order to select any of the above subject groups any relevant pre-requisite (as specified in the module description) must have been taken.

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.

Three Year Rule
Students must pass the BSc Business Economics Degree Examination within three academic years from the date of first registration for Fourth Year. 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 BSc Business Economics (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Explain and communicate to various stakeholders how businesses operate in an international environment.
• Evaluate and communicate the organisation of business activities and practices.
• Interpret and analyse business reporting and information in the media.
• Conduct, analyse and interpret economic surveys in business.
• Effectively utilise economic theories, concepts, models, and frameworks as an apparatus of thought for decision-making in business.
• Improve employment skills to effectively work in a wide range of businesses including management consulting firms, private and public sector and research institutions.
• Know how to work responsibly, thoroughly, independently and quickly and to organise your work so as to be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues and other business stakeholders.
• Communicate your thinking, ideas, and analysis of business and economic matters through writing reports, preparing and making presentations, and engaging in public deliberations.