Business Administration - Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The bachelor degree in Business Administration (BSc) aims to the transmission of knowledge, problems analysis methodology, technical knowledge and functional tools that are essential in the world of business administration.

Provision of this knowledge is fulfilled by taking into consideration its application both in decision-making in the sector of business administration and in achieving better business operation.

European Credit Units - ECTS: 240

Teaching Language: Greek

Level of Studies: Undergraduate

Title to be Awarded: Bachelor’s degree (BSc)

The programme is evaluated and accredited by:

WHY CHOOSE TO ATTEND?

Undergraduate students will acquire basic knowledge in many of these aspects of the business world, before choosing a specialisation. The combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying business highly appealing to those attracted to the competitive, yet collaborative learning environment offered by many business schools and departments.

Business graduates go on to work in various sectors, and not all of them are those you would typically associate with business in general. More obvious careers with a business degree include roles in accounting and finance departments, which take in large numbers of business degree graduates. Other sectors with high demand for business graduates include marketing and advertising, as well as retail, sales, human resources and business consultancy. The diversity and plenitude of careers with a business degree underlies the interest of many students. The programme content is supported with case studies from the local and international business environment, while in a number of modules, real world business applications and simulations are used to facilitate learning.

The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), through its participation in the European project "Liaison Offices with the Labour Market", offers to students of all its programmes of study, the optional and free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) entitled "Industry Placement". This module provides students opportunities for a placement to gain professional experience in their particular field of study, and the hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus.

Each student has the right to participate in this offering once or twice during his / her studies, provided that s/he meets the required conditions.

Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a secondary education degree (or equivalent). Good computer skills (internet and email) are needed. Sufficient English language knowledge is desirable.

FEES / ADMINISTRATIVE COST

The total administrative cost of the Programme is €8400. The cost of each Module is €350. Administrative costs are charged per Module.

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted exclusively online:

Application dates for the fall semester of the Academic year 2024-2025 : March 4 - June 14, 2024.

Programme Structure

For the successful completion of the bachelor programme in Business Administration, students must successfully undertake twenty-four (24) modules.

The number of modules required for all the students are the following nineteen (19): PDE101, PDE102, PDE103, PDE151, PDE152, PDE153, PDE201, PDE202, PDE203, PDE251, PDE252, PDE253, PDE301, PDE302, PDE303, PDE351, PDE352, PDE353 and PDE451.

The electives modules are the following eight (8): PDE401, PDE402, PDE403, PDE404, PDE452, PDE453, PDE454 και PDE455. Students will choose five (5) out of eight (8) electives modules to complete the programme.

Students can undertake up to three (3) modules per semester. Full-time study of the programme requires the selection of three (3) modules whereas the selection of one (1) or (2) modules is considered part-time.

For the successful completion of each Module, students, under the supervision of their Professors, are required to submit two (2) written assignments per Module.

At the end of each semester, students must sit final written exams for each module.

Programme of Study Layout
*Modules*		*Semester*	*Required* / *Elective*	*Pre-requisite Modules*	*Co-requisite Modules*	*Workload*
*Modules*		*Semester*	*Required* / *Elective*	*Pre-requisite Modules*	*Co-requisite Modules*	*Hours*	*ECTS*
PDE101	Principles of Management	1 (fall)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE102	Business Microeconomics	1 (fall)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE103	Quantitative Methods in Business I	1 (fall)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE151	Principles Financial Accounting	2 (spring)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE152	Business Macroeconomics	2 (spring)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE153	Quantitative Methods in Business II	2 (spring)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE201	Managerial Accounting	3 (fall)	Required	PDE151		250 - 300	10
PDE202	Principles of Marketing	3 (fall)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE203	Management Information Systems	3 (fall)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE251	Introduction to Corporate Finance	4 (spring)	Required	PDE102, PDE152		250 - 300	10
PDE252	Organizational Behavior	4 (spring)	Required	PDE101		250 - 300	10
PDE253	Introduction to Management Science	4 (spring)	Required	PDE103		250 - 300	10
PDE301	Money and Banking	5 (fall)	Required	PDE102, PDE152		250 - 300	10
PDE302	Human Resource Management	5 (fall)	Required	PDE252		250 - 300	10
PDE303	Introduction to Service Management	5 (fall)	Required			250 - 300	10
PDE351	Advanced Corporate Finance	6 (spring)	Required	PDE251		250 - 300	10
PDE352	Operations Management	6 (spring)	Required	PDE253		250 - 300	10
PDE353	Investment and Portfolio Management	6 (spring)	Required	PDE251		250 - 300	10
PDE401	Leadership	7 (fall)	Elective	PDE252		250 - 300	10
PDE402	Contemporary Topics in Business Administration	7 (fall)	Elective	PDE101		250 - 300	10
PDE403	International Marketing	7 (fall)	Elective	PDE202		250 - 300	10
PDE404	Commercial and Administrative Law	7 (fall)	Elective	PDE151, PDE201		250 - 300	10
PDE451	Business Policy	8 (spring)	Required	PDE101, PDE202, PDE351, PDE352		250 - 300	10
PDE452	Financial Statement Analysis	8 (spring)	Elective	PDE201, PDE251		250 - 300	10
PDE453	Contemporary Topics in Marketing	8 (spring)	Elective	PDE202		250 - 300	10
PDE454	Public Administration, Policy and Budgeting	8 (spring)	Elective	PDE102, PDE152, PDE201		250 - 300	10
PDE455	Labor Relations	8 (spring)	Elective	PDE302		250 - 300	10
PDE495	Industry Placement	8 (spring)	Optional	PDE101, PDE102, PDE103, PDE151, PDE152, PDE153, PDE201, PDE202, PDE203, PDE251, PDE252,PDE253		125 - 150	5
PDE496	Industry Placement	8 (spring)	Optional	PDE495		125 - 150	5
Total						6000 - 7200	240

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