BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)

Programs of study > Undergraduate > BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)
  • DEPARTMENTBusiness & Police Studies
  • CAMPUSNicosia, Limassol, Pafos
  • DURATION4 Years
  • LANGUAGEEnglish
  • ECTS Credits240

Final Higher Education Qualification:

Bachelor in Business Administration

The Program of Study is Accredited by the CY.Q.A.A. (Foreas) with Government Subsidy.
Overview
Learning Outcomes
Admission Policy
Grading System
Semester Breakdown
Academic Staff

Students enrolled in this 4 Years program of study earn A Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. The program seeks to prepare students for leadership roles in profit and nonprofit organizations and for post baccalaureate studies in business. The business studies bachelor degree requires a minimum of 240 ECTS credits and there is no other in-between titles.

  1. To appreciate the emerging PESTEL environment of multicultural, political, global and domestic economic and financial theories and their application to the challenging business setting.
  2. To identify customer needs and understand the application of the business/marketing theories and the marketing mix (product/services, price, distribution, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence.
  3. To understand the business ethical situations, the laws regarding corporate governance, and the role of their personal integrity and values, cultural and gender diversity in the organization.
  4. To realize the importance of the evolving technology and the Internet, as they influence the roles and techniques of management in the global environment.
  5. To obtain well-developed problem solving skills, decision making through the application decision making theories, and adapt and innovate in a new competitive business environment.
  6. To possess leadership skills, understand group and individual dynamics, and be able to work in teams so incorporate them in the strategic planning of the business.
  • Candidates must present a secondary education leaving certificate (apolyterion) or an equivalent qualification.
  • Candidates need to show Proof of English language through an external examination or take the Placement Test provided for admission. 

A system of continuous (course work) which is 50% and final Exams which is 50% and the Passing mark is 50%, as follows:

  • During the semester, the instructor evaluates the students through a) Course Work which consists of: Tests, assignments, individual or group project, mid-term exams and / or other tests. The average of the scores is the continuous assessment score.
  • The final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.
  • The Passing mark is: 50%

A Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

ENG101

English Communication

3

50

14

42

6

2

BUS101

Introduction to Business

3

50

14

42

6

3

MTH102

Mathematics

3

50

14

42

6

4

GRE101

Greek Language*

3

50

14

42

6

5

ACC101

Introduction to Accounting

3

50

14

42

6

 B Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

CSC190

Introduction to Computing

3

50

14

42

6

2

ECO101

Principles of Microeconomics

3

50

14

42

6

3

ACC122

Introduction to Managerial Accounting

3

50

14

42

6

4

MAR101

Introduction to Marketing

3

50

14

42

6

5

BUS235

Introduction to Finance

3

50

14

42

6

  C Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

ENG205

Business English

3

50

14

42

6

2

MTH121

Statistics I

3

50

14

42

6

3

ECO102

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

50

14

42

6

4

SOC101

Principles of Sociology

3

50

14

42

6

5

MGT323

Introduction to Management

3

50

14

42

6

D Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly

Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

MAR201

Marketing Management

3

50

14

42

6

2

PSY101

Basic Psychology

3

50

14

42

6

3

MTH221

Statistics II

3

50

14

42

6

4

ACC102

Financial Accounting

3

50

14

42

6

5

 

Elective*

3

50

14

42

6

 E Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly

Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

BUS301

Organizational Behavior

3

50

14

42

6

2

ENG103

Public Speaking

3

50

14

42

6

3

CSC391

Business Information Systems

3

50

14

42

6

4

BUS361

Business Law

3

50

14

42

6

5

 

Elective*

3

50

14

42

6

F Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly

Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

BUS312

International Business

3

50

14

42

6

2

ENG302

Advanced English

3

50

14

42

6

3

BUS313

International Finance

3

50

14

42

6

4

MAR202

Services Marketing

3

50

14

42

6

5

MAR302

Market Research

3

50

14

42

6

G Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

BUS401

Business Policy and Strategic Management

3

50

14

42

6

2

BUS415

Human Resource Management

3

50

14

42

6

3

MAR402

Strategic Marketing

3

50

14

42

6

4

CSC492

E-Business

3

50

14

42

6

5

BUS261

Small Business Management

3

50

14

42

6

H Semester

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly

 Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

BUS405

Business Project – Thesis

5

50

14

70

12

2

BUS431

Financial Services

3

50

14

42

6

3

BUS302

Business Ethics

3

50

14

42

6

4

 

Elective*

3

50

14

42

6

 

* The course with an asterisk can be replaced with the following elective courses:

Electives

Α/Α

Course Code & Name

Weekly

 Periods

Duration

No. Of Weeks

Teaching hours per semester

ECTS per semester

Theory

Lab

1

RUS101

 

Russian Language

(for students whose their native language is Greek)

3

50

14

42

6

2

BUS418

Public Relations

3

50

14

42

6

3

BUS501

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

3

50

14

42

6

4

BUS502

Change Management

3

50

14

42

6

5

BUS503

Business Economics

3

50

14

42

6

6

BUS504

Managerial Finance

3

50

14

42

6

7

HOT101

Introduction to Hospitality Management

3

50

14

42

6

8

TOU201

International Tourism

3

50

14

42

6

9

HIS145

European History

3

50

14

42

6

 

 

 

 Name

Qualifications

Dr. Nicos Rodosthenous

Head of the Program

 

PhD Business – Tourism, MSc Business Management, BA Religion, Diploma in Marketing, Fellow of Sales & Marketing Management Institute, Member of The Chartered Institute of Transport, International Travel Consultant IATA

Dr. Souzana Peppi

 

 

PhD Classical Studies (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου), ΜΑ in Classical Literature (The University of Nottingham), Πτυχίο φιλοσοφίας (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου)

Dr. Pavlos Panayi

 

PhD Data Communications (New York City University New York, NY) MBA Business Adm. (New York City University New York, NY) BSc in Computer Science (New York Institute of Technology)

Dr. Eleni Demetriadou

PhD in Artificial Intelligence Applications, Cyprus University of Technology, MA in Interactive Multimedia, Cyprus University of Technology, BSc in Mathematics, University of Cyprus

Dr. Marios Christou

PhD in Mathematics, University of Louisiana Lafayette, USA, MSc in Mathematics, University of Louisiana Lafayette, USA, BSc in Mathematics, University of Cyprus

Dr. Despoina Kouali

Phd in Psychological Basis of Kinesiology (Sport Psychology) – Western University, London Ontario Canada, Master of Science in Psychology of Exercise, Univeristy of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece

Dr. Melita Christou

PhD in Finance and Accounting, MSc in Financial Management, BA Business – Accounting

Dr. Leonard Abrudan

Phd Finances – Public finances, international finances, fiscal systems, corporate finance (Academia de Studii Economice Bucureşti 1999 -2007)

Master in Teacher training (University of Oradea 2004-05)

MA in Economics of integration (University of Oradea 1997-98) BA Economics, licenced in Marketing (University of Oradea 1992-97)

Fedonas Karapatakis

MBA Business Administration (C.D.A College), Bachelor in Economics (Aristotelion University Thessaloniki)

Estelia Savvidou

MSc Criminology, LLB Law

Demetrios Melides

PhD(C) Digital Media & Communications (University of Nicosia), MA Digital Media & Communications (University of Nicosia), BSc Computer Science (University of Central Lancashire)

Dr. Iosif Kafkalas

(Head of the Program of Study)

PhD Economics – MSc Economics – BSc Economics

Dr. Ifigenia Efthimiou

PhD on Statistics – University of Aegean

Master’s Degree “Statistics and Data Analysis – University of Aegean, BSc, Department of Statistics and Actuarial – Financial Mathematics – University of Aegean

Dr. Marilia Kountouridou

 

PhD Business Administration /Marketing

(European University), MA Advertising and Marketing (West Yorkshire, UK), Bed Bachelor in Primary Education (Frederick University Cyprus)

Dr. Kalli Drousioti

PhD in Philosophy, MSc in Education Science, BA History & Archaeology

Dr. Aristoniki Theodosiou

PhD Psychology, MSc Finance & Maritime Studies, MSc Psychotherapy, MSc Total Quality Management & Innovative Implementation on Education, PgP Counselling Psychology, Bachelor Psychology

Dr. Michalis Tsangas

Phd Environmental Conservation and Management – (Open University Cyprus), Environmental Engineering, MSc in Environmental Conservation and Management (Energy and Pollution) – (Open University Cyprus), Diploma in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (National Technical University of Athens)

Sofoklis Kallonas

Master In Business Administration – Cyprus International Institute of Management

Master In Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour – Cyprus International Institute of Management

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Theocharis Katranis

Master of Business Administration (Marketing) – Stirling University – Scotland BA (Hons) Degree, Business Studies – Philips College

Olga Pelekanou

MBA – CDA College Nicosia, Bachelor of Science – Teacher of Computer Sciences & English, OMSK State Pedagogical University, Russian, Bachelor of Computer Science – Frederick University

Demetra Patroklou

MA TESOL University of Leicester, BA English language University Lancaster

Dr. Amvrosios Prodromou

 

Doctorate in Business Administration – Swiss Management University- Switzerland. Master in Business Administration –St. Mark and St. John University –Plymouth UK.

Bachelors in Business Administration – European Institute of Education.

Dr. Andreas Masouras

PhD Political science and International Relations (University of Peloponnese Greece), MSc in Globalization, Media and Culture (University of Glamorgan, University of South Wales, UK)

Bachelor in Law (Neapolis University Paphos)

Bachelor in Communication and Mass Media Studies (National and Kapodistrian University Athens)

Dr. Afroditi Gaitanarou

Post – Doctoral Researcher | 2024 –

UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS | Dept. of Tourism Studies, Piraeus, Greece, Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR training in the Hospitality Industry, PhD in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior | 2017- 2023

ATHENS UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS | Dept. of Management Science & Technology, Athens, Greece

Doctoral Scholarship – State Scholarship Foundation – IKY

Thesis: Social Networking Websites in Personnel Recruitment & Selection. The role of applicants’ negative digital information

MSc in Human Resources Management |

ATHENS UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS | Dept. of Management Science & Technology Athens, Greece

Dissertation topic: Personnel selection and newcomers’ socialization.

BSc in Maritime Studies | 2000 – 2005 UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS

Piraeus, Greece

Dr. Demetris Savvides

Phd in Laws-University of Maastricht Law School.

Master in Business Administration Cyprus International Institute of Management- Nicosia., Masters of Science in Justice Studies-Arizona State University. Bachelor in Laws-Sheffield University

Bachelors of Science in Justice

Dr. Niki Christofi

PhD Linguistics Doctor of Philosophy Lancaster University United Kingdom, MA, Applied Linguistics and TESOL – Newcastle University, Certificate in Teaching English to Foreign Students

Dr. Christos Papademetriou

BSc (Hons) Computing, Computing School, University of Portsmouth (UK), PhD in Social Science School of Architecture, Engineering, Land and Environmental Sciences Neapolis University Pafos, MSc in Real Estate School of Economic Sciences, Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, Postdoctoral, Title: “Investigating the Impact of Human Resource Practices on Customer Satisfaction and Performance in the Cypriot Hotel Industry

Anasia Sokratous

MSc in MAGISTER SCIENTIAE (Counselling Psychology) Neapolis University Pafos, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hunter College of the City University of New York

Tryfonas Moisis

ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

 

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