is an area of study within an Academic Program. Some Plans have a diploma or certificate associated with completion of specified requirements (for example, majors have a degree, minors do not). Example: Biology.

A plan of the programme especially regarding optional specialisations such as language study e.g. Management with French or German Programme In the Majority of cases the plan will be the same as the programme

A set of courses, a number of which may be mandatory and of a specialized nature, leading toward a particular degree, option, or minor.