BSc in Business Administration
This Program is accredited by the MFHEA
Program Overview
The BSc in Business Administration degree program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Business and management and their applications in various sectors. This program typically spans over three to four years and equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in Business.
The overall knowledge objective of this program is the acquisition of knowledge of the many functional areas of a business and the interrelationships among the functional areas within a business.
In particular, the program exposes students to the following areas: A well-balanced general education background, including sciences, social sciences, written and oral communication, Economics (macro and micro), Statistic, Financial accounting, Managerial accounting, Finance and banking, General management operations management, and management information system, Business ethic, Organizational behaviour, Marketing and consumer behaviour, International aspects of business practice.
Program Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
MQF Level 6
4-year program
Face-to-face
ECTS: 240
COURSE STRUCTURE
| MODULE CODE | MODULE / UNIT TITLE | COMPULSORY / ELECTIVE | ECTS / ECVETS | MODE OF DELIVERY | MODE OF ASSESSMENT |
| MAT 101 | Introduction to Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examnation assessment |
| COM 101 | Communication in a Multicultural Setting | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examnation assessment |
| MGT 101 | Principles of management | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MAT 201 | Business Statistics | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ACC 101 | Principles of Accounting I | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ECO 101 | Microeconomics | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ACC 102 | Principles of Accounting II | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ECO 103 | Macroeconomics | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| FIN 201 | Introduction to Finance | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 360 | Organizational Behaviour | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment, Group Case Study Analysis |
| PHI 102 | Applied Ethics | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 102 | Principles of Marketing | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| FIN 301 | Money and Markets | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 340 | Management Information Systems | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| PHI 220 | Business Ethics | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 301 | Operations Management | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 350 | Consumer Behavior | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 330 | Principles of Sustainability | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ECO 310 | European Economic History | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| FIN 360 | International Finance | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 410 | Entrepreneurship | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MG 420 | Global HR Management | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| MGT 320 | International Business | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment, Group Case Study Analysis |
| MGT 450 | Principles of Marketing Research | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Independent Research Project |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ENG 102 | English Composition I1 | Compulsory | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | General education | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| HIS 120 | History of Malta | General education | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| BIO 101 | Unity of Life | General education | 8 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| CHE 101 | Introduction to Chemistry 1 | General education | 8 | Lectures, Tutorials, lab | Examination Assesment |
| CHE 111 | Introduction to General Chemistry and Lab 11 | General education | 8 | Lectures, Tutorials, lab | Examination Assesment |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | General education | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | General education | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ATH 101 | Introduction to the Arts of the Mediterranean | General education | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ATH 103 | Modernist Literature, Art, and Film | General education | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| ATH 301 | Arts and Politics | Elective | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| REL 101 | Religious Worlds in Comparative Perspective | Elective | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| GRD 111 | Drawing and Visualization | Elective | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| GRD 317 | Packaging Design | Elective | 6 | Lectures, Tutorials | Examination Assesment |
| TOTAL ECTS / ECVETS for Course Completion | 240 |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For general Entry Requirements:
Please see the information on the Admission Page – Entry Requirements
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
GPA needed to earn the degree:
2.0 or higher
Credits needed to earn the degree:
ECTS: 240
Degree level:
MQF Level 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Competence
At the completion of the program student would have gained the following competences:
Technical Competence
Students will be able to successfully explain general business concepts, theories and regulations and apply the knowledge towards addressing issues in real-life business situations.
Ethical Orientation:
Undergraduate business administration students will be able to recognize ethical issues in business and, where appropriate, resolve those issues. Furthermore, they will adopt the concept of ‘ethical consumer’ as they make well-informed decisions on what they buy and how they buy.
Global Outlook:
Business administration students will become familiar with the role of globalisation in shaping business activities. They will develop broad understanding of global issues affecting businesses in general, while critically examining the different dimensions of globalisation such as economic, political and cultural dimensions of globalisation. They will make informed arguments regarding how these dimensions increasingly shape business operations, especially in highly a competitive business environment.
Team Builders:
Students will be able to effectively work as a team and make meaningful contributions to the completion of group projects or assignments. More importantly, they will appreciate the role of team dynamics and what to expect when working in a multicultural organisation after graduation.
Knowledge
At the completion of the program student would have gained the following knowledge:
- The acquisition of theory, principles, and procedures of business in general
- All rounded discipline and professional practice of accountancy, paired with familiarity with core functional areas of a business such as-
- Marketing
- Finance
- Human resources management
- Operations management
- and understanding the interrelationships among the functional areas of a business organisation
Skill
At the completion of the program student would have acquired the following skills:
Research skills:
Undergraduate business students will learn how to explore both quantitative and qualitative data sources using online databases. They will be able to use descriptive statistics to analyse datasets needed for managerial decision-making.
Communication skills:
Oral Communications: Students will create and effectively deliver oral presentations that are concise and informative and conduct research appropriate to the task at hand.
Written Communications:
Students will demonstrate written communication skills appropriate for general business situations .
PEDAGOGICAL METHODS
The BSc in Business Administration program consists of 6 semesters of full-time study duration of 3 years. The courses are sequenced such that later courses leverage material learned in earlier courses. In general, the pedagogical approach of the Introductory and Core Modules comprise lectures, practical sessions and exams.
The Advanced Modules incorporate case studies and group projects. The degree programme in BSc in Business Administration is designed to give an overall conceptual foundation in business administration. It is developed by academic and industry professionals with first-hand experience in business.
Therefore, it will enhance learners’ practical, managerial, communication, and business decision-making skills
EMPLOYABILITY/CAREERS
Industries
- Banking sector as investment adviser
- Management Executive Officer
- General Administrative Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Business and development executive assistant/ Officer
- Data analyst
- Public sector as head of department, head of division
- Service firms as service marketer
- Manufacturing firms as procurement officer/manager
- Store managers
- Marketing roles
- Business consultants
- Sales managers
- Healthcare administrators
- Supply chain manager
Academics & Research
- Proceed to study master’s in business administration (MBA)
- Proceed to study Master of Science in Business and management (MSc)
- Research assistant
- Research data analyst
Employability ( Freelance or other )
- Founder of an innovative start-up
- Business consultant
- Business development manager
- Entrepreneur
Dr. Jessica Timiyo
Associate Professor
Contact the Director for this Program
Dr. Jessica Timiyo
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +356 2169 6970