Business Administration (BA)
Bachelor of Arts · 4 years · 240 ECTS · taught in English
Develop the business leaders of tomorrow
The purpose of the Business Administration Bachelor Degree programme is to equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to thrive in various business environments. This comprehensive programme aims to develop future business leaders who are well-versed in theoretical and practical aspects of business operations, management, and strategy. It prepares graduates to effectively address contemporary business challenges and make informed decisions that promote organizational success and sustainability.
The programme develops
- Key business disciplines such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, operations, and human resources.
- Foster analytical and critical thinking skills through coursework and practical case studies.
- Train students to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms within a business context.
Final year
In the final semester you complete a Final Year Project (18 ECTS), applying what you have learned to a specific business topic through methodical and analytical research.
Prefer a shorter route? The two-year Diploma in Business Administration shares the first four semesters.
Courses by semester
1st semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 101 | Introduction to Management | 6 |
| MTH 102 | Maths | 6 |
| ACC 103 | Accounting I | 6 |
| ECO 104 | Microeconomics | 6 |
| CSC 106 | Computer Fundamentals | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
2nd semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 201 | Business Environment | 6 |
| MGT 202 | Organisations and Behaviour | 6 |
| ACC 203 | Accounting II | 6 |
| MTH 204 | Statistics | 6 |
| ECO 205 | Macroeconomics | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
3rd semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 301 | Operations Management | 6 |
| CSC 302 | Introduction to E-Business | 6 |
| MKT 303 | Marketing | 6 |
| FIN 304 | Financial Reporting | 6 |
| HRM 305 | Human Resources Management | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
4th semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 401 | European Law | 6 |
| HRM 402 | Employee Relations | 6 |
| FIN 403 | Financial Systems & Auditing | 6 |
| BUS 404 | Business Strategy | 6 |
| MKT 405 | Advertising and Promotion | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
5th semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| COM 300 | Business Communication in English | 6 |
| BUS 501 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 6 |
| BUS 504 | Consumer Behaviour | 6 |
| MKT 502 | Global Marketing Strategies and Practices | 6 |
| BUS 503 | Leadership in Organizations | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
6th semester6 courses
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 602 | International Business | 6 |
| MKT 603 | Marketing Research | 6 |
| MGT 604 | Quality Management | 6 |
| FIN 605 | Corporate Finance | 6 |
| MGT 601 | Organizational Change and Development (elective) | 6 |
| MGT 606 | Negotiation and Conflict Management (elective) | 6 |
7th semester6 courses
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 702 | Project Management | 6 |
| MKT 702 | Strategic Marketing | 6 |
| BUS 703 | Research Methods | 6 |
| BUS 704 | Entrepreneurship | 6 |
| ECO 705 | Economic Development: Theory and Policy (elective) | 6 |
| MKT 705 | Social Media Marketing (elective) | 6 |
8th semester3 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 801 | International Financial Management | 6 |
| MKT 802 | Sustainable Marketing | 6 |
| BUS 803 | Final Year Project | 18 |
| Semester total | 30 |
In semesters 6 and 7 students choose one of the two electives shown. Total: 240 ECTS.
Each course is normally taught in three 50-minute periods per week over a 13-week semester, followed by an examination period.
Who teaches this programme
Dr. Kyrillos Nicolaou
- PhD: La Diplomatie Européenne au Proche Orient au 19e-20e siècle
- MBA, Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism
- MA Management, Special Interest Tourism
- MA Geography of Tourism
- MA Cyprus History
- BA History & Archaeology
Dr. Marios Alaeddine
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Andreas Siamaros
- PhD Electronics & Information Technology
- BEng Electronics & Information Technology
- MBA
Dr. Costas Photiou
- PhD Human Resource Management
- MBA
- BA Accounting & Finance
Marios Stavraki
- MBA Marketing Management
- BBA International Business
Despo Georgiou
- MA International Business Management
- BSc Business Administration
Panayiotis Panayi
- MSc Business Administration
- BA Accounting
Demetris Aresti
- Information Systems
- BA Business Management
Cornelia Nicolaou
- MSc Global Marketing Strategy
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Marketing Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration
- BA (Hons) Business Administration
Maria Aresti
- LLB Law
Full list of lecturers by programme on our Teaching Staff page.
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