Special Regulations for the Preliminary Examination in Economics and Management

A

1. 1. The subjects of the Preliminary Examination in Economics and Management shall be:
   1. (1) Introductory Economics
   2. (2) Financial Management
   3. (3) General Management.
2. 2. A candidate shall be allowed to offer himself or herself for examination in one, two, or three subjects.
3. 3. A candidate shall be deemed to have passed the examination if he or she shall have satisfied the Moderators in three subjects.
4. 4. The Moderators may award a distinction to candidates of special merit who have passed all three subjects at a single examination.

B

Three three-hour papers will be set as follows:

Introductory Economics

As specified in the regulation relating to the Introductory Economics paper of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Preliminary Examination.

Financial Management

Financial reporting and analysis of company accounts; management accounting, including cost behaviours, capital budgeting, budgetary planning and control; discounting and net present value; internal rates of return; measurement and evaluation of risk; capital asset pricing; investment appraisal; sources of funds; capital budgeting and implementation.

General Management

Historical context; organisational behaviour; human resources; strategic management; technology and operations management; marketing; international business. [Until 1 October 2013: Candidates may be charged for the provision of course packs.]