UDCPTE-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Diploma in Commerce (Gozo)

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

Information for International applicants

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Applicants admitted under regulation 6 (c) of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

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The Diploma in Commerce is a Part-Time evening course held at the University of Malta Gozo Campus, offering flexible learning that combines in-person and remote teaching with lectures held on weekday evenings and on Saturday afternoons. The aim of the course is to introduce you to business studies and provide a sound basis for further studies and specialisation leading to the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ACC1914	Accounting and Financial Control	4 ECTS	(NC)
EMA1300	Introductory Mathematics for Business	4 ECTS	(NC)
EMA1310	Foundations and Applications of Economics	4 ECTS	(NC)
EMA1311	Introduction to Law and Ethics	4 ECTS	(NC)
MGT1914	Introduction to Management	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ACC1964	Foundations of Finance	4 ECTS	(NC)
ECN1201	Economics of Development and Small Island States	4 ECTS	(NC)
EMA1315	Writing and Research Skills for Business Students	4 ECTS	(NC)
MRK1400	Introduction to Marketing Concepts	4 ECTS	(NC)
TRS1071	Introduction to Tourism Studies 1	4 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 40 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CIS1021	Fundamentals of Information Systems	4 ECTS	(NC)
EMA1312	Introduction to Psychology in Business and Public Life	4 ECTS	(NC)
EMA1313	Introduction to Sociology for Business and Public Life	4 ECTS	(NC)
EST1032	The Institutions of the European Union	4 ECTS	(NC)
MGT1924	Quantitative Techniques	4 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for successful completion of Year 2: 20 ECTS credits
Requirement for award of Diploma in Commerce: 60 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Diploma in Commerce – Dip. Com. – under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

By the end of the course you will:

Gain a basic understanding of the concepts of systems theory, information technology and application software.
Possess a suitable background in financial accounting and be acquainted with the fundamental of cost accounting.
Acquire insight into the fundamentals of cost/management accounting.
Become aware of the main sources of both short-term and long-term finance available to businesses, as well as the benefits and costs associated with each.
Have a strong foundation in the core interests and methodologies of the inter-disciplinary field of public policy.
Be able to critically analyse and appraise public policies and their effects on businesses and society.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 8,500
Yr 1: Eur 8,500 - Yr 2: NIL

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The course offers various career opportunities, including employment in Business and in the Public Sector. The Diploma course also opens the door for further studies at the University of Malta, including the B.Com degree.