Committee-Related Information
Committees for PGDA/MAcc
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) / Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Programme and Curriculum Committee
Terms of reference
a) To take charge of the postgraduate programmes including the design, implementation and review of the curricula, inter alia, the achievement of the intended programme learning outcomes;
b)
To be responsible for the quality assurance of the PGDA / MAcc programmes;
c)
To liaise with all departments/centres concerned on programme matters such as course offerings for each year;
d) To report to the Postgraduate Studies Committee on the results of examinations and graduation list;
e)
To liaise with the Registry/School of Graduate Studies on all academic matters, including review of academic regulations and examination matters;
f) To review admission policy for the degree programme; and
g)
To deal with all other matters related to the programmes.
Membership
Chairperson: | Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes Office |
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) / Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Board of Examiners
Terms of reference
The Board of Examiners makes decisions on examinations, continuous assessment and recommendation of students for graduation. It has the following duties:
a) To maintain the academic standards of the programmes at a level appropriate to the award of the degree;
b)
To maintain general supervision of the system of continuous assessment;
c)
To assess the performance of students in the programmes;
d)
To maintain the proper conduct of examinations;
e)
To approve the final subject results;
f)
To deal with grievances and appeals from students; and
g)
To report/make recommendations to the Postgraduate Studies Committee under Senate.
Membership
Chairperson: | Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes Office |
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) / Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Staff-Student Consultation Committee
Terms of reference
a) To promote understanding between students and teaching staff.
b)
To consider feedback from students regarding teaching, learning and course evaluation and issues of importance for enhancing teaching and learning quality.
c)
To consider any other matters of concern to students.
d)
To review and monitor the learning and teaching quality assurance mechanisms and processes within the programme.
e)
To provide feedback to students on changes made to courses and teaching in response to the Course Teaching and Learning Evaluation exercise.
f)
To formulate strategies in helping students to learn more effectively.
Chairperson: | Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes Office |
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) / Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Advisory Board on Accountancy
The Advisory Board acts as an interface between Government/ industry/commerce/the community at large and The Department of Accountancy (The Department) of the University. The Board helps plan and keep under review the following aspects of work including future developments:
Terms of reference
a) Level and length of courses concerned in relation to local needs;
b)
The relevance of the courses in relation to the local needs;
c)
The prospects of local employment for graduates;
d)
The adequacy of the equipment and other resources of The Department to fulfill local needs;
e)
The development of teaching and other activities carried out jointly by The Department and the appropriate sector of the community;
f)
Investigation consultancy and other services given by The Department; and
g) Keep under review the assistance which the community can give to further the objectives of the University in the subject concerned by way of practical training facilities, the provision of part-time teaching staff and equipment, the award of scholarships, student-fellowships, etc.
Chairman: | to be nominated by the Convener (see below) and appointed by the Senate |