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

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.

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.

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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
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

Nicosia Academic Staff

Name

Qualifications

E-mail

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

[email protected]

Dr. Souzana Peppi

PhD Classical Studies (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου)

ΜΑ in Classical Literature (The University of Nottingham)

Πτυχίο φιλοσοφίας (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου)

[email protected]

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)

[email protected]

Dr. Pavlos Evangelides

PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Bradford, United Kingdom Eng. Information and Communication systems, University of Aegean, Greece

[email protected]

Dr. Nikolas Karfakis

PhD Management (University of Leicester),

MSc Management (University of Leicester),

BA Business Economics (University of Glamorgan), Accounting (TEI Argiroupolis)

[email protected]

Dr. Savvi Antoniou

PhD in Language Sciences – Linguistics – Universite de Bourgogne – Dijon – France

Master in French – Universite de Bourgogne – France

MA in Modern English Language – Huddersfield University

BA In French Language and Literature – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

[email protected]

Dr. Marilia Kountouridou

PhD (C) Business Administration – Marketing

European University MSc. Advertising and Marketing

University of Leeds (pass with Distinction)

BEd. Bachelor in Primary Education

Frederick University Cyprus

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Dr. Iosif Kafkalas

PhD Economics – University of Crete

Visiting Scholar – University of Maryland

MSc Economics, Athens – University of Economics & Business

B.A. Economics – University of Crete

[email protected]

Fedonas Karapatakis

MBA Business Administration (C.D.A College)

Bachelor in Economics (Aristotelion University Thessaloniki)

[email protected]

Alexis Charalambous

MBA – Finance University of Nicosia

BSc Business – Accounting & Finance University of Nicosia

[email protected]

Dr. (C) Panayiotou Nagia

PhD (C) in Human Rights of Homosexuals European University

LLM, LLB Law Nicosia University

[email protected]

Estelia Savvidou

MSc Criminology

LLB Law

[email protected]

Demetra Spanou

MA in Management

University of Wolverhampton

BA in Computer Science Studies European University Cyprus

[email protected]

Limassol Academic Staff

Professors Name	Qualifications	E-mail
Dr. Iosif Kafkalas (Head of the Program of Study)	PhD Economics – MSc Economics – BSc Economics	[email protected]
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	[email protected]
Dr. Pavlos Panayi	Ph.D. Data Communications (New York City University New York, NY) MBA Business Administration (New York City University New York, NY) BSc in Computer Science (New York Institute of Technology)	[email protected]
Dr. Marilia Kountouridou	MSc Advertising and Marketing – University of Leeds BEd In Primary Education – Frederick University, Cyprus	[email protected]
Dr. Kalli Drousioti	PhD in Philosophy, MSc in Education Science, BA History & Archaeology	[email protected]
Dr. Aristoniki Theodosiou	PhD Psychology, MSc Finance & Maritime Studies, MSc Psychotherapy, MSc Total Quality Management & Innovative Implementation on Education, PgP Counselling Psychology Bachelor Psychology	[email protected]
Dorita Chrysanthou	MA in Marketing with HR Management (2.1) MBA – Master In Business Administration – C.D.A. College, Nicosia Middlesex University Πτυχίο Οικονομικών – Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών	[email protected]
Dr. Savvi Antoniou	PhD in Theoretical Linguistics – Universite de Bourgogne, Dijon France, MA Language sciences, teaching French, Universite de Bourgogne, Dijon, France, MA in Modern English Language, Huddersfield University, England BA in French Language and Literature, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece	[email protected]
Theodoros Christodoulides	MBA Business, BA Accounting & Finance ACCA Chartered Accountant	[email protected]
Dr. (C) Panayiotou Nagia	PhD (C) in Human Rights of Homosexuals – European University LLM, LLB Law Nicosia University	[email protected]

Pafos Academic Staff

Professors Name	Qualifications	E-mail
Dr. Amvrosios Prodromou (Head of the Program)	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.	[email protected]
Dr. Iosif Kafkalas	PhD Economics, MSc Economics, BSc Economics	[email protected]
Dr. Valentina Christodoulou	Phd in Sociolinguistics (Kings College of London), MA in “Gender, Sexulatities and Ethic Studies”, University of East London, Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)	[email protected]
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	[email protected]
Dr. Marilia Kountouridou	MSc Advertising and Marketing – University of Leeds BEd In Primary Education – Frederick University, Cyprus	[email protected]
Theodoros Christodoulides	MBA Business, BA Accounting & Finance, ACCA Chartered Accountant	[email protected]
Marilena Alexandrou	Πτυχίο Τμήμα Μεσαιωνικής και Νεοελληνικής φιλολογίας, Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων, Μεταπτυχιακό στην Ειδική/Ενιαία εκπαίδευση, Ευρωπαϊκό πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου	[email protected]
Dorita Chrysanthou	Master om Business Administration (C.D.A College) MA in Marketing with HR Management, Middlesex University, Πτυχίο Οικονομικών Επιστημών (Πανεπιστήμιο Πάτρας)	[email protected]οm
Olga Pelekanou	MBA, CDA College Nicosia, Bachelor of Science, Teacher od Computer Sciences & English, OMSK State Pedagogical University, Russian Bachelor of Computer Science, Frederick University	[email protected]
Dr. (C) Panayiotou Nagia	PhD (C) in Human Rights of Homosexuals – European University LLM, LLB Law Nicosia University	[email protected]
Georgia Konstantinou	Μεταπτυχιακό στην Ψυχολογία (Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας) Πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου)
Olga Thoma	Master in Business Administration, C.D.A. College Limassol, Cyprus, Master Tourism Development, Tourism Industry and Hotel Management- I.U.P (Institut Univerisitaire Professionnel), Universite Mame la Vallee, Paris. License: Tourism Development, Tourism Industry and Hotel Management, I.U.P (Institute University Professionnel), Universite Mamae la Vallee, Paris	[email protected]