BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Investment Analysis (F/T)–SH316

1. Context and Objectives

The Department of Economics and Statistics is offering a 3-year final BSc (Hons) Programme
in Business Economics and Investment Analysis.

This programme aims at:

 Preparing individuals to assume key positions of responsibility by upgrading their
knowledge and skills to comparable international standards.
 Applying the concepts of business economics and investment analysis to the world of
business, finance, banking and government policy-making and hence informed professional
practice.
 Developing the ability to identify problems and the capacity for decision-making, leading
to practical solutions.
 Enhancing the individual’s capacity to meet emerging challenges within an organisation
with a view to increasing domestic and international competitiveness in a rapidly changing
global environment.

In terms of career prospects, this programme will enable students to be employed in the financial
sector, banking sector, offshore, fund management and other careers in Economics and Finance.

2. Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

 Evaluate results pertaining to different econometric models

 Discuss the challenges posed by financial crises and examine policies in light of these
challenges
 Solve portfolio optimisation problems under assets allocation
 Analyse specific economic and financial cases related to real world problems
 Interpret metrics related to performance appraisal for better decision-making processes
 Apply investment techniques using both fundamental and technical analyses
 Develop critical thinking related to business and economic development

3. Teaching and Learning Methods

As far as possible, a blended approach will be used. These might include among others: face to face
lectures, e-learning (moodle), problem based learning, case studies, document analysis, practical lab
sessions (where applicable), assignments, seminars, tutorials, open learning materials, textbooks and
independent study as well as collaborative learning.

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4. Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

In accordance with the University General Entry Requirements for admission to Undergraduate
and Postgraduate degree Programmes.

Programme (Specific)

Credit in Mathematics and English at ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level Mathematics or ‘O’ Level
Additional Mathematics or HSC Subsidiary/ Advanced Subsidiary Mathematics.

5. Programme Duration

Normal Maximum
Degree 3 years 5 years

6. Minimum LCCS Credits Required – 200

For Degree Award

Core Electives Dissertation

156 24 20

Modules LCCS Credits

Core
ECON 114
ILT 6
DFA 12
LAWS 12
MGT 12
Dissertation 20
Electives 24
Total 200

For each Academic Year

Year LCCS Credits

1 66
2 66
3 68
Total 200

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7. Assessment and Deadlines

Each module will be assessed over 100 marks with details as follows (unless otherwise
specified):

Assessment will be based on a written examination of 2 to 3 hour duration (normally a paper of

2 hour duration for modules carrying less or equal to six LCCS credits and 3 hour paper for
modules carrying twelve LCCS credits and on continuous assessment done during the semester
or year. Written examinations for all modules, except for OE modules and some semester
modules, whether taught in semester 1 or in semester 2 or both, will be carried out at the end of
the academic year (unless stated otherwise).

The continuous assessment will count for 40 to 50% of the overall percentage mark of the
module(s). Examinations will count for 50 to 60% of the overall percentage mark of the
module(s). Continuous assessment may be based on seminars and/or assignments and should
include at least two (2) assignments/tests per module. There will be a compulsory class test for
all modules taught in semester 1 at the end of semester 1 of the given academic year unless
stated otherwise in the Programme Structure.

An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module at Degree level, without minimum thresholds
within the individual continuous assessment and written examination. The same criterion will
apply for modules being assessed jointly. Note that all overall mark for the two modules will be
considered and not the individual marks for each of the two modules.

Submission Deadline for Dissertation

Final copy: Last week day of March of the Academic Year by 4.00 p.m. at latest.

Three copies of the dissertation (two spiral-bound copies and one soft copy in a single PDF text
file on electronic storage media) should be submitted to the Faculty/Centre Registry and in
addition, a soft copy of the dissertation in a single PDF text file should be uploaded on the
"‘Turnitin’ Platform” in the final assignment submission link indicated by the Programme
/Project Coordinator.

All of the above should be submitted not later than the last working day (i.e. excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) of March of the academic year by 4.00 p.m. at latest.

8. List of Modules - BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Investment Analysis

Code Module Name L+T+P Self Other LCCS

CORE Contact study learning CREDITS
Hrs Hrs Hrs
ILT 1010e(1) Digital Literacy1 Online -- -- 6
Education
DFA 1020Y(1) Accounting and Financial Analysis 60 120 180 12
ECON 1001 Fundamentals of Economics 60 120 180 12
Y(1)
ECON 1007Y(1) Quantitative Methods for Financial 60 120 180 12
Economists
ECON 1201(1) Financial Economics2 30 60 90 6
LAWS 1108(1) The Mauritian Legal System & Its Legal 30 60 90 6
Process1
MGT 1067Y(1) Principles and Practice of Management 30 60 90 12

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ECON 2008Y(3) Business Economics 60 120 180 12
ECON 2017Y(3) Economic Policy Analysis 60 120 180 12
ECON 2178(3) Business and Economic Development1 30 60 90 6
ECON 2201(3) Market Trading and Corporate 30 60 90 6
Governance2
ECON 2019Y(3) Investment Analysis and Management 60 120 180 12
1
ECON 2171(3) Fundamentals of Econometrics 30 60 90 6
ECON 3101(5) The Mauritian Economic Environment1 30 60 90 6
1
ECON 3102(5) Business Finance 30 60 90 6
ECON 3000(5) Dissertation - 20
ECON 3291Y(5) Corporate Financial Analysis 60 120 180 12
ECON 3299(5) Project Appraisal and Sustainable 30 60 90 6
Development2
LAWS 2240(3) Business Law2 30 60 90 6
ELECTIVES
ECON 2005Y(3) Economics of Industry and Labour 60 120 180 12
ECON 2006Y(3) Economics of Transport and Tourism 60 120 180 12
2
ECON 2233(3) Applied Econometrics for Business 30 60 90 6
ECON 3196(5) Economics of Competition Policy and 30 60 90 6
Market Regulation1
ECON 3105(5) International Business Economics1 30 60 90 6

Note 1: Offering of electives would be subject to availability of resources and critical mass. The
Department reserves the right to offer additional electives.

9. Programme Plan – BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Investment Analysis

YEAR 1
Code Module Name Hrs/Wk LCCS
CORE L+P Credits
1
ILT 1010e(1) Digital Literacy 3+0 6
DFA 1020Y(1) Accounting and Financial Analysis 2+1 12
MGT 1067Y(1) Principles and Practice of Management 3+0 12
ECON 1001Y(1) Fundamentals of Economics 3+0 12
ECON 1007Y(1) Quantitative Methods for Financial Economists 3+0 12
ECON 1201(1) Financial Economics2 3+0 6
LAWS 1108(1) The Mauritian Legal System & Its Legal Process1 3+0 6
Sub Total 66

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 YEAR 2
Code Module Name Hrs/Wk LCCS
CORE L+P Credits
ECON 2008Y(3) Business Economics 3+0 12
ECON 2017Y(3) Economic Policy Analysis 3+0 12
ECON 2019Y(3) Investment Analysis and Management 3+0 12
1
ECON 2171(3) Fundamentals of Econometrics 3+0 6
ECON 2178(3) Business and Economic Development1 3+0 6
2
ECON 2201(3) Market Trading and Corporate Governance 3+0 6

Electives: Choose 12 credits from:

ECON 2005Y(3) Economics of Industry and Labour 3+0 12
ECON 2006Y(3) Economics of Transport and Tourism 3+0 12
Sub Total 66

YEAR 3
Code Module Name Hrs/Wk LCCS
CORE L+P Credits
ECON 3101(5) The Mauritian Economic Environment1 3+0 6
ECON 3291Y(5) Corporate Financial Analysis 3+0 12
1
ECON 3102(5) Business Finance 3+0 6
LAWS 2240(3) Business Law2 3+0 6
ECON 3299(5) Project Appraisal and Sustainable Development2 3+0 6
ECON 3000(5) Dissertation - 20
Electives: Choose 12 credits from:
ECON 3196(5) Economics of Competition Policy and Market 3+0 6
Regulation1
ECON 3105(5) International Business Economics1 3+0 6
ECON 2233(3) Applied Econometrics for Business2 3+0 6
Sub Total 68

Total 200

Note: (1) 1 – Taught and examined in Semester 1;

2
– Taught and examined in Semester 2
(2) Offering of electives would be subject to availability of resources and critical mass.
The Department reserves the right to offer additional electives.

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