The BA (Hons) Economics is a three year programme delivered in partnership with Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU) and Beijing Information Science & Technology University (BISTU) with whom University College Cork has a bilateral agreement under statute 263 of the National University of Ireland. This programme leads to a dual degree which is awarded independently from both institutions.

The programme comprises 180 credits. Students will study for one year at BTBU or BISTU, taking modules to the value of 60 credits (or ECTS equivalent) and for two years at University College Cork, taking modules to the value of 60 credits in each of Second and Third Years. When studying at UCC a student may not register for more than 60 credits in any one academic year.

Students selected for the scholarship-based Overseas Visiting Learning Programme (OVLP) under the guidance of Beijing Municipal Education Commission are eligible to enter Year 2 of the programme on successful completion of one year of study at BTBU or BISTU. These students are in the top tier of students qualifying for University and have been:

• selected for scholarship on the basis of exceptionall performance in University Entrance Examinations;
• streamed by BTBU or BISTU to follow specific programmes of study and to achieve top tier grades (at least 75%) in compulsory subjects in their first year;
• provided with tailored language supports to accelerate achievement of English requirements.

To be admitted to Year 2 at UCC, students will be required to:

(a) successfully complete and pass Year 1 of an approved programme of study in BTBU or BISTU 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.

Scholarship students pursue specific programmes of study to the value of 60 credits (or ECTS equivalent) at their home Chinese university (BTBU or BISTU) with whom UCC signs a bilateral agreement.
Examinations
The First Year of this programme will be examined in accordance with examination regulations governed by the Chinese Education Authority.

In order to be admitted to the Second University Examination in Arts (Economics) a student must have satisfactorily attended prescribed modules amounting to 60 credits comprising core modules to the value of 40 credits, and elective modules to the value of 20 credits.

Core Modules

EC2100 Microeconomics: Behaviour and Organisations (5 credits)
EC2110 Microeconomics: Organisations and Institutions (5 credits)
EC2111 Macroeconomics: Growth and Irish Economic Development (5 credits)
EC2112 Macroeconomics: Irish and International Business Cycles (5 credits)
EC2115 Introduction to Mathemathical Economic Analysis (5 credits)
EC2116 Introduction to Statistical Economic Analysis (5 credits)
EC2119 Economic Data Collection and Presentation Skills (5 credits)
EC2120 Report Writing and Oral Presentation Skills (5 credits)

and modules to the value of 20 credits to be chosen from the following:

Elective Modules

EC2117 Reasoning and Critical Thinking in Economics (5 credits)
EC2118 Reflection and Persuasion in Economics) (5 credits)
EC2208 Resourcing Organisation and Competitive Capability 1 (5 credits)
EC2209 Resourcing Organisation and Competitive Capability 2 (5 credits)
EC3219 The Economics of Sport (5 credits)
EC3205 Economics of Information (10 credits)

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 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

Three Year Rule
Students must pass the Third University Examination in Arts (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 College, only for very serious reasons.

In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Arts (Economics) a student must have satisfactorily attended prescribed modules amounting to 60 credits as follows:

Students take 20 credits:

EC3100 The Economics of Corporate Strategy 1 (5 credits) plus
EC3109 The Economics of Corporate Strategy 2 (5 credits)
or
EC4219 Economics of Corporate Strategy (5 credits) plus
EC4220 Economics of Strategic Behaviour (5 credits)

and

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

and modules to the value of 40 credits from the following electives:

Elective Modules

EC3119 Capital Markets and Asset Valuation (5 credits)
EC3120 Portfolio Theory and Asset Management (5 credits)
EC3129 Health Economics: The Role of the Market (5 credits)
EC3135 Health Economics: The role of Public Policy (5 credits)
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 Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (5 credits)
EC3152 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics 1 (5 credits)
EC3153 Quantitative Methods: Econometrics 2 (5 credits)
EC3154 Survey Methods: Questionnaire Design (5 credits)
EC3155 Survey Methods: Quantitative Analysis (5 credits)
EC3156 Environmental Economics: The Problem of Climate Change (5 credits)
EC3213 Money, Credit and Banking (5 credits)
EC3214 International Finance (5 credits)
EC3217 Finance and Capital Markets (5 credits)
EC3218 Portfolio Analysis (5 credits)

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 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BA (Hons) (Economics) (NFQ Level 8, Major 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 organizational settings;
• Understand the contemporary business and financial markets integrating into a global economy;
• Develop transferable skills which are relevant for career development.