Programme Specification and Regulations 2011-2012 - CeFIMS (New Regulations)

Table of Contents

1. Programme Specification and Regulations for the CeFIMs programmes (and for the provision of individual modules) New Regulations
2. Important information regarding the Programme Specification and Regulations
3. Programme Specification
   1. Title and name of awards
   2. Level of the programmes
   3. Relevant QAA subject benchmarks group(s)
   4. Awarding body
   5. Registering body
   6. Lead College
   7. Accreditation by professional or statutory body
   8. Language of study and assessment
   9. Mode of study
   10. Programme structures and requirements
   11. Credit value of modules
   12. Entrance requirements
   13. Educational aims and learning outcomes of the programmes
   14. Teaching, learning and assessment strategies
   15. Assessment methods
   16. Student support and guidance
   17. Quality evaluation and enhancement
4. Detailed Regulations
5. Summary of provision for individual modules
6. Detailed regulations for the provision of individual modules
7. Annex A - Module Structures and Module Outlines
8. Annex B - Assessment criteria
9. Glossary of terms
10. Related documents and other sources of information

Entrance requirements

An applicant must satisfy the relevant entrance requirements given in this section. In order to be considered for admission as an International Programmes student, applicants must also submit an application that is in accordance with the procedures and deadlines set out on the CeFiMS website.

To be registered for the MSc degrees in Finance (Economic Policy), Finance (Financial Sector Management), Finance (Quantitative Finance) or Finance and Financial Law, and, Postgraduate Diplomas in Economic Policy, Financial Sector Management, Quantitative Finance or Finance and Financial Law an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or other appropriate discipline, from a UK university or other institution acceptable to the University, or an equivalent international qualification (qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits)

Or

• Previous education and experience without a UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, that satisfies the University as a qualification on the same level as a UK Bachelor's degree approved under the point above for this purpose and has included suitable preliminary training.

To be registered for the MSc degrees in International Management (China) and Public Policy and Management or Postgraduate Diplomas in International Management (China), Policy Studies, Public Financial Management or Public Management an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, or other appropriate discipline, from a UK university or other institution acceptable to the University, or an equivalent international qualification (qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits)

Or

• Previous education and experience without a UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, that satisfies the University as a qualification on the same level as a UK Bachelor's degree approved under the point above for this purpose and has included suitable preliminary training.

To be registered for the MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Banking, an applicant must have:

• A recognised professional qualification (accounting, banking, CFA, or related professional qualifications

Or

• A Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, accounting or a related discipline, from a UK university or other institution acceptable to the University, or an equivalent international qualification.

And

• Three years relevant work experience.

English language proficiency

For all applicants a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills is required. This is equivalent to a score of 7.0 overall in the IELTS test, or 7 in both reading and writing. For the TOEFL paper-based test, you will need a score of 600+, with at least 5.0 in the Test of Written English; and in the TOEFL internet-based test, you will need a score of 100+, with 25+ the written English test. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council, GMAT or another registered body.

Internet access

All students are required to have regular internet access, allowing them to access the following resources:

• The student portal
• Programme resources on the Online Study Centre
• Programme resources on the University of London International Programmes website
• The Programme Specification and Regulations for their programme of study
• The University Regulations and the University of London International Programmes Student Charter