BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)

Programs of study > Undergraduate > BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)

DEPARTMENTBusiness & Police Studies
CAMPUSNicosia, Limassol, Pafos
DURATION4 Years
LANGUAGEEnglish
ECTS Credits240

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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

The main purpose and objectives of the BA Business Administration program of study is to prepare

successful business professionals in profit and non – profit organizations and for establishing a

fundamental understanding of business and how various aspects of it apply to the real world.

To appreciate the emerging PESTEL environment of multicultural, political, global and domestic economic and financial theories and their application to the challenging business setting.
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.
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.
To realize the importance of the evolving technology and the Internet, as they influence the roles and techniques of management in the global environment.
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.
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

A recognized Secondary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications;
Evidence of proficiency in the English language

ENROLMENT CRITERIA OF A STUDENT

Students of all genders (male / female / other) are entitled to be registered at the college, either Cypriots or foreigners without discriminating on the race, color or religion. Any student who wants to register at the college must be a holder of a Higher Secondary School leaving Certificate or of an equivalent degree. The College accepts registration forms from all graduates of a six-grade public or private institution of Higher Secondary School, regardless of the final graduation grade.

50% Continuous Assessment (various methods, such as participation, mid-term examinations, case studies, quizzes, assignments, presentations) and,

50% Final Examination

Passing Mark: 50%

The students are assessed via continuous assessment throughout the duration of the semester, which forms the Coursework grade and the final written exam. The coursework and the final exam grades are weighted 50% and 50%, respectively, and compose the final grade of the course. Students are assessed through continuous assessment, through tests, case-study discussion, and class participation.

COURSE DISTRIBUTION PER SEMESTER

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
Α Semester
1.	Theory	English Communication	ENG 101	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Introduction to Business	BUS 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Basic Mathematics and Statistics	MTH 101	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Computing	CSC 101	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Introduction to Accounting	ACC 101	3	50	14	42	6
Β Semester
1.	Theory	Business English	ENG 102	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Principles of Microeconomics	ECO 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	ACC 102	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Marketing	MAR 101	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Introduction to Finance	BUS 102	3	50	14	42	6

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
C Semester
1.	Theory	Financial Accounting	ACC 200	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Basic Psychology	PSY 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Principles of Macroeconomics	ECO 102	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Management	MGT 200	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Elective*		3	50	14	42	6
D Semester
1.	Theory	Marketing Management	MAR 201	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Business Information Systems	CSC 201	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Research Methodology	BUS 201	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Public Speaking	ENG 103	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Artificial Intelligence for Business	AI 201	3	50	14	42	6

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
E Semester
6.	Theory	Organizational Behavior	BUS 301	3	50	14	42	6
7.	Theory	Services Marketing	MAR 202	3	50	14	42	6
8.	Theory	Sustainability and Green Practices	BUS 302	3	50	14	42	6
9.	Theory	Business Law	BUS 303	3	50	14	42	6
10.	Theory	Elective*		3	50	14	42	6
F Semester
1.	Theory	International Business	BUS 312	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Advanced English	ENG 301	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Small Business Management	BUS 304	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Market Research	MAR 302	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Logistics & Supply Chain Management	BUS 305	3	50	14	42	6

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
G’ Semester
1.	Theory	Business Policy and Strategic Management	BUS 401	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Human Resource Management	BUS 402	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Strategic Marketing	MAR 402	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	E-Business	CSC 401	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	International Finance	BUS 403	3	50	14	42	6
H’ Semester
1.	Theory	Innovation & Entrepreneurship	BUS 404	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Financial Services	BUS 405	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Business Ethics	BUS 406	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Business project – Thesis	BUS 407	3	50	14	42	12

Electives Courses

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1.	Theory	Russian Language – (for native students)	RUS101	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Greek Languages (for non- native students)	GRE 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	European History	HIS 101	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Hospitality Management	HOT 101	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Public Relations	BUS 400	3	50	14	42	6
6.	Theory	Change Management	BUS 500	3	50	14	42	6
7.	Theory	International Tourism	TOU 201	3	50	14	42	6
8.	Theory	Business Economics	BUS 502	3	50	14	42	6
9.	Theory	Managerial Finance	BUS 503	3	50	14	42	6
10.	Theory	Business Data Analysis	BUS 504	3	50	14	42	6

	Professors Name	Qualifications	C.D.A College Nicosia
1	Dr. Nikos Rodosthenous (Head of the Department)	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	√ FULL-TIME Professor
2	Dr. Aikaterini Mantzouni	Διδακτορικό στην Επιστήμη της Στατιστικής (Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών) Μεταπτυχιακό στα Μαθηματικά των Υπολογιστών και των Αποφάσεων (Πανεπιστήμιο Πάτρας), Πτυχίο Μαθηματικών (Πανεπιστήμιο Πάτρας)	√ FULL – TIME Professor
3	Dr. Antreas Tofaris (Director of research Centre Aristotle)	PhD Atmospheric Science/Physics, MSc Oil and Gas Engineering, MBA, BSc Physics	√ FULL – TIME Professor
4	Dr. Leonard Abrudan (visiting professor)	Phd Finances – (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 Economist, licenced in Marketing (University of Oradea)	√ PART – TIME VISITING PROFESSOR
5	Dr. Pavlos Panayi	Ph.D. Data Communications (New York City University New York, NY), MBA (New York City University New York, NY), B.Sc. in Computer Science (New York Institute of Technology)	√ FULL – TIME Professor
6	Dr. Despoina Kouali	Phd in Psychological Basis of Kinesiology (Sport Psychology) – Western University, London Ontario Canada, Master of Science in Psychology of Exercise, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece	√ FULL – TIME Professor
7	Dr. Melita Charitou Special Scientist	PhD in Finance and Accounting, MSc in Financial Management BA Business – Accounting	√ Special Scientist
8	Dr. Panagiota Xanthopoulou	PhD – Business teaching through e-learning – Panteion University MSc Social and Political Sciences Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών – public management” Panteion University, BSc in Public Administration – Panteion University	√ PART – TIME VISITING PROFESSOR
9	Dr. George Melillos	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Limassol (Cyprus) Master of Arts – ICT and Education, University of Leeds, Leeds (United Kingdom) Bachelor of Science (Hons) – Computing, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield (United Kingdom)	√ FULL – TIME Professor
10	Estelia Savvidou	MSc Criminology, LLB Law	√ FULL – TIME Senior Lecturer
11	Consntantina Tziapoura	Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Bachelor in English Studies, Translation Track, University of Cyprus	√ FULL – TIME Senior Lecturer
12	Romina Sampanai	Phd Candidate in Business Administration, European University of Cyprus (Sep 2025 – Present) MBA in Business Administration, European University of Cyprus (2024) BSc in Public Health, Technological University of Athens (2018)	√ FULL – TIME Assistant Professor
13	Ioanna Gregoriadou	PhD Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ – Ακαδημαϊκή Υπότροφος – στο τμήμα Διοίκησης Οργανισμών, Μάρκετινγκ και Τουρισμού στο Διεθνές Πανεπιστήμιο Ελλάδος, Θεσσαλονίκη Μεταπτυχιακό: «Διοίκηση Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων και Οργανισμών» ΑΤΕΙ Θεσσαλονίκης. Μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση: «International Diploma in Travel and Tourism», ΕΛΚΕΔΙΜ. Πτυχίο: Τεχνικός Τουριστικών Μονάδων & Επιχειρήσεων Φιλοξενίας, ΔΙΕΚ Κατερίνης. Μετεκπαίδευση: Ψυχοθεραπεία (θεωρία & πράξη), Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Πτυχίο: Τμήμα Γλώσσας, Φιλολογίας και πολιτισμού Παρευξείνιων Χωρών, της Σχολής Κλασικών και Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών, Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης.	√ Part – Time Assistant Professor
14	Evanthia Papachristoforou	Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing, (Distinction) Glasgow Caledonian University, U.K. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Public Relations with specialization in Marketing, The Philips College, Cyprus.	FULL – TIME Senior Lecturer

	Name	Qualifications	C.D.A COLLEGE LIMASSOL	C.D.A COLLEGE PAFOS
1	Dr. Iosif Kafkalas (Head of the Department Limassol)	PhD in Economics – University of Crete, Visiting Scholar – University of Maryland, MSc in Economics, Athens – University of Economics & Business, B.A. In Economics – University of Crete	√ FULL – TIME Professor
2	Dr. Marilia Kountouridou	PhD Business Administration /Marketing (European University), MA Advertising and Marketing (West Yorkshire, UK), Bed Bachelor in Primary Education (Frederick University Cyprus)	√ FULL – TIME Professor
3	Dr. Ifigenia Efthymiou	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	√ FULL – TIME Professor
4	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)	√ FULL – TIME Professor (6 periods LIM Campus)	√ FULL – TIME Professor (3 periods PFO Campus)
5	Dr. Kalli Drousioti	PhD Education Philosophy – University of Nicosia, Master in Educational Sciences – University of Nicosia, Bachelor in History & Archaelogy – University of Cyprus	√ FULL – TIME Professor
6	Dr. Aristoniki Theodosiou	PhD In Psychology – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, MSc In Finance & Maritime Studies – Cyprus University of Technology, MSc In Art Psychotherapy – The Arts & Psychotherapy Center of Athens, MSc In Total Quality Management & Innovative Implementations of Education – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, (Pgp) In Counseling Psychology – North College & University of London, Bachelor In Psychology – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki	√ FULL – TIME Professor
7	Dr (C) Nayia Panagiotou	PhD (C) in Human Rights of Homosexuals European University, LLM, LLB Law Nicosia University	√ PART – TIME Special Teaching Staff
8	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	√ FULL – TIME Senior lecturer
9	Theocharis Katranis	Master of Business Administration (Marketing) – Stirling University – Scotland BA (Hons) Degree, Business Studies – Philips College	√ FULL – TIME Senior lecturer
10	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	√ FULL – TIME Senior lecturer
11	Maria Yianakou	Master’s Degree In TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – University of Nicosia BA (Hons) English Language & Communication with Spanish – University of Hertfordshire	√ FULL – TIME Senior lecturer

	Name	Qualifications	C.D.A College Pafos Status
1	Dr. Amvrosios Prodromou (Head of the Department Pafos)	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., Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration – NCFE UK	√ FULL – TIME Professor
2	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)	√ PART – TIME Professor
3	Dr. Ifigenia Efthymiou	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	√ FULL – TIME Professor
4	Dr. Gregoris Demetriou	PhD Business Administration (European University Cyprus), MSc European Policy Law and Management (Robert Gordon University-Aberdeen UK), Post-grad Dip Management (MIM), BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Polytechnic of Central London then University of Westminster-London)	√ FULL – TIME Professor
5	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	√ FULL – TIME Professor
6	Dr. Niki Christofi	PhD Linguistics Doctor of Philosophy Lancaster University United Kingdom, MA, Applied Linguistics and TESOL – Newcastle University, UK ΒΑ English Language studies and TESOL, Northumbria University, UK CELTA: Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Cambridge University, UK.	√ FULL – TIME Professor
7	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	√ FULL – TIME Professor
8	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	√ FULL – TIME Senior Lecturer
9	Tryfonas Moisis	ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants	√ FULL – TIME Senior Lecturer
10	Georgia Pavlou	Μεταπτυχιακό στην Τεχνολογικά Υποβοηθούμενη Γλωσσική Εκμάθηση (ΤΕΠΑΚ) Πτυχίο Ρωσικής Φιλολογίας (Κρατικό Πανεπιστήμιο Μόσχας) Προπαρασκευαστικό έτος της Ρωσικής γλώσσας (Πανεπιστήμιο Φιλίας των Λαών)	√ PART – TIME Special Teaching Staff