The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program prepares students for career opportunities and advancement in business and industry. The curriculum, which leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasizes critical learning outcomes required by students to succeed in the business environment of the 21st century. Students will learn and apply these specific skills in the core courses, refine and practice them in their specific concentration, and use and demonstrate competency of the learning outcomes in additional coursework as they fine-tune skills for their professional careers. Successful completion of BScBA requirements ensures that graduates comprehend the relationships among marketing, quantitative theory, accountancy, economic principles and financial, human and organizational management. The BScBA offers students an opportunity to specialize in designated fields by pursuing concentrations or to choose an individualized set of general BScBA electives.
The BScBA program is designed to give students a strong foundation in business fundamentals. Each course builds the students business and practical knowledge while providing the leadership skills and groundwork necessary to become effective leaders and managers. The BScBA prepares students to be effective leaders by emphasizing conceptual, analytical, technical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Each BScBA course is built on a forward-looking curriculum reflecting the ever-changing needs of today’s organizations. Students can expect to discuss current issues, learn from past case studies, forecast future trends, and participate in group discussions.
All students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BScBA) degree must complete the following requirements:
Degree Requirements | ECTS |
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Compulsory courses | 174 |
Elective courses | 54 |
Courses per concentration | - |
General education courses/Free electives | 12 |
Undergraduate/Postgraduate assignment | N/A |
Practical training/Free electives | N/A |
Total Requirements | 240 |
The attainment of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSc BA) degree is a milestone for students who want to pursue career opportunities within the business environment. The curriculum, which leads to a BSc BA, supports the achievement of critical learning outcomes, necessary for the advancement of students in the dynamic environment in which organizations and institutions operate.
The BSc BA program is designed to introduce students to the world of businesses and comprehend the theoretical background that guides strategic organizational decisions. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to practice theory and concepts using real-life cases and examples. This blend of theory and practice provides students with a basis for the apprehension of knowledge and skills that determine the work performed in today’s businesses. Moreover, the successful completion of the program’s requirements ensures that students understand the relationships among different disciplines such as marketing, accounting, economics, finance, human resource management and operational management.
The Program’s purpose is for students to be able to:
These aims are achieved by focusing on the attainment of specific sets of objectives, that involve:
At the end of the program graduates shall have:
Code | Course | ECTS | |
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1st Semester | |||
BUS101 | Introduction to Business | 6 | |
CSC100 | Computer Fundamentals and Applications | 6 | |
ENG100 | English Instruction in Expository Writing | 6 | |
MAT101 | Introduction to Business Mathematics | 6 | |
SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 6 | |
2nd Semester | |||
ACC101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 6 | |
ECO101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 6 | |
ENG201 | Business Writing | 6 | |
MGT101 | Principles of Management | 6 | |
PHIL101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 | |
3rd Semester | |||
ACC102 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 6 | |
ECO102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 6 | |
MAR101 | Introduction to Marketing | 6 | |
PR101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 6 | |
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 6 | |
4th Semester | |||
BAN101 | Principles of Banking | 6 | |
FIN101 | Introduction to Financial Analysis | 6 | |
MAT201 | Business Statistics I | 6 | |
POL101 | Introduction to Political Science | 6 | |
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
5th Semester | |||
BUS301 | Research Methods in Business | 6 | |
BUS311 | International Business | 6 | |
MGT301 | Operations Management | 6 | |
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
6th Semester | |||
ECO305 | Managerial Economics | 6 | |
LAW301 | Business Law I | 6 | |
MAT301 | Business Statistics II | 6 | |
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
7th Semester | |||
BUS451 | Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 6 | |
MGT403 | Human Resource Management | 6 | |
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
Free Elective Course | 6 | ||
8th Semester | |||
BUS400 | Strategic Management (Project) | 6 | |
MGT302 | Organizational Behavior | 6 | |
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
Business Elective Course | 6 | ||
Free Elective Course | 6 | ||
Total | 240 |
Business Elective Courses | ||
Code | Course | ECTS |
ACC201 | Financial Reporting | 6 |
ACC202 | Financial Analysis and Business Valuation | 6 |
ACC210 | Business Taxation | 6 |
ACC301 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 6 |
ACC302 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 6 |
BAN202 | Commercial Lending | 6 |
BAN203 | Consumer Lending | 6 |
BUS200 | The Entrepreneurship workshop | 6 |
BUS495 | Research Project | 12 |
ECO405 | Money and Banking | 6 |
FIN201 | Managerial Finance | 6 |
FIN305 | Investments | 6 |
FIN310 | Multinational Business Finance | 6 |
LAW401 | Business Law II | 6 |
MAR201 | Consumer Behavior | 6 |
MAR202 | Advertising and Sales Promotion | 6 |
MAR203 | Digital Marketing | 6 |
MAR301 | Marketing Research | 6 |
MAR303 | Marketing of Services | 6 |
MGT204 | Hospitality Management | 6 |
MGT205 | Industrial Relations | 6 |
MGT305 | Fundamentals of SMEs Management | 6 |
MGT311 | International Management | 6 |
Free Elective Courses | ||
Code | Course | ECTS |
COM100 | Public Speaking | 6 |
PR305 | Public Relations Management | 6 |
SOC301 | Contemporary Social Problems | 6 |