Business Administration (BBA, 4 Years) - Distance Learning

Program Overview

The Distance Learning Degree Program in Business Administration provides a flexible and comprehensive education in business fundamentals. With specializations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, and Management, graduates are equipped for careers in various business sectors. The program utilizes distance learning methods, allowing students to study at their own pace and access online learning materials and support services. Upon completion, graduates can pursue further studies or enter the workforce with a solid foundation in business administration.

Program Outline

Business Administration (BBA, 4 Years) – Distance Learning

Degree Overview

Overview:

The Distance Learning Degree Program in Business Administration is a flexible, evaluated-certified study program, with the same standing as the face-to-face study programs in Business Administration. The program is aimed at graduates of secondary schools, who are interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of Business Administration and is approved by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) with recognition in Cyprus, Greece and abroad. The teaching takes the form of distance learning while the physical presence of the student is necessary only at the final written examination of each course, which is conducted in the various examination centers in Cyprus and Greece.

Objectives:

• Provide theoretical knowledge and enhance students’ application ability.
• Develop students’ managerial and entrepreneurial skills and leadership potential.
• Develop competences to utilize emerging business technologies.
• Advance business analysis and decision-making ability.
• Improve students’ effective communication skills.

Career Prospects:

Graduates can work in any area related to Business Administration such as General Management, Banking, Sales, Business Consulting, Financial Analysis, Meeting, Convention and Event Planning or choose to set up their own business.

Access to Further Studies:

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree).

Outline

• English Academic Path:
• Requires a minimum of 102 ECTS credits in English-taught courses.
• Core modules include: Accounting, Business Ethics, Business Law, Organizational Behavior, Research Methods in Business, Strategy and Business Policy, and Final Year Project.
• Specializations include: Entrepreneurship, Finance and Economics, Marketing, and Management and Human Resource Management.
• Greek Academic Path:
• Requires a minimum of 102 ECTS credits in Greek-taught courses.
• Core modules include: Accounting, Business Ethics, Business Law, Organizational Behavior, Research Methods in Business, Strategy and Business Policy, and Final Year Project.
• Specializations include: Entrepreneurship, Finance and Economics, Marketing, and Management and Human Resource Management.
• Semester Breakdown:
• The program is divided into 8 semesters.
• Each semester typically consists of 6 ECTS credits of courses.
• The semester breakdown provides a detailed list of courses offered in each semester for both English and Greek academic paths.
• Modules:
• Each module comprises several courses related to a specific area of business administration.
• Each module description provides information about the included courses, objectives, and content details.

Assessment

• Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment.
• Continuous assessment can include amongst others, weekly interactive activities, projects, positive online forum participation etc.
• Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components.
• Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required for graduation.

Teaching

• The teaching takes the form of distance learning.
• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including online lectures, tutorials, discussion forums, and individual assignments.
• Students have access to a dedicated online learning platform with course materials, recordings, and interactive tools.
• The program features a diverse faculty with extensive experience in their respective fields.

Careers

• Graduates can work in any area related to Business Administration.
• Potential career paths include: General Management, Banking, Sales, Business Consulting, Financial Analysis, Meeting, Convention and Event Planning, and Entrepreneurship.
• The program prepares students for entry-level positions in various industries.

Other

• The program is designed to be flexible and to accommodate the needs of working professionals.
• Students can choose their own pace of study and complete the program in 4 years.
• The program is offered at a competitive tuition fee.
• The university offers a range of support services to students, including academic advising, career counseling, and technical support.