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- Study programme: a Bachelor’s programme mentioned in Chapter II, article 5,
consists a coherent programme of educational units.
- Study year: a period of time that starts once a year and is composed of two
semesters.
- Summer School: A short educational programme organised by a University or
Business School. Summer schools typically take place during vacation periods and
range between 1-6 weeks.
- Tutor: a person responsible for the supervision of students’ academic work, often
operating through tutorials.
The other terms in these Education and Examination Regulations have the meaning
conferred to them by law.
Article 3 Aim of the Study programmes
1. Aims
The study programmes aim to provide academic education within the context of the
specific educational concept and profile of Maastricht University. They
- provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the student’s specific
academic field of choice;
- provide possibilities to extend to other academic disciplines;
- prepare students for further education, in Master’s programmes at SBE or other
academic institutions.
2. Academic growth
The study programmes contain sufficient elements beneficial to the academic growth
of the student, in particular regarding;
- independent scientific thinking and acting;
- academic, analytical and personal skills;
- the evaluation of business and economics problems in their broader societal
context.
Article 4 Form of the programme
The bachelor’s study programme is offered as a full-time programme. The
programme commences once a year in September.
Chapter II Study programmes
Article 5 Study programmes
1. Credits
The Bachelor’s exam consists of the first-year Bachelor’s exam of 60.0 credits and
the final Bachelor’s exam of 120.0 credits and represents a total study load of 180.0
credits.