This is a four year honours degree programme delivered in partnership with Chinese universities 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 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
To be admitted to the Third University Examination in Financial Economics, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

EC2115 Introduction to Mathematical Economic Analysis (5 credits)
EC2116 Introduction to Statistical Economic Analysis (5 credits)
EC2119 Economic Data Collection and Presentation (5 credits)
EC2120 Report Writing and Oral Presentation Skills (5 credits)
EC2214 The Macroeconomic Environment in the Short Term (5 credits)
EC2215 The Macroeconomic Environment in the Long Term (5 credits)
EC2219 Microeconomics and the Individual (5 credits)
EC2220 Microeconomics and Macroeconomic Outcomes (5 credits)
EC3119 Capital Markets and Asset Valuation (5 credits)
EC3210 Principles of Insurance for Finance (5 credit)
EC3211 Advanced Data Analysis for Finance (5 credits)
EC4217 International Financial Economics (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 2018 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2017/2018.

Three Year Rule
Students must pass the Third University Examination in Financial 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 Financial Economics has been passed. To be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Financial Economics, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

Core Modules
EC2206 Business Econometrics and Forecasting (10 credits)
EC3155 Survey Methods: Quantitative Analysis (5 credits)
EC3157 Public Finance Projects (5 credits)
EC3208 Economics and Markets after the Crisis (5 credits)
EC3209 Time Series Analysis (5 credits)
EC3213 Money, Credit and Banking (5 credits)
EC3214 International Finance (5 credits)

Students also study a total of 20 credits. Students choose 2 of the following 3 groups:

Group 1
EC3147 Economic Growth and Competitiveness (5 credits) and
EC3161 Regional and Urban Economics (5 credits)

Group 2
EC4209 Government and the Macroeconomy (5 credits) and
EC4210 Government and Business (5 credits)

Group 3
EC3215 Economics of Corporate Strategy (5 credits) and
EC3216 Economics of Strategic Behaviour (5 credits)

In order to select any of the above subject groups any relevant prerequisite (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 2018 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2017/2018.

Three Year Rule
Students must pass the BSc Financial 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 Financial 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 organisational settings;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the place and specifics of today's contemporary financial market integrating into a global economy;
• Develop transferable skills which are relevant for career development.