Business Administration (Diploma)
Diploma · 2 years, plus an optional Foundation year · 120 ECTS · taught in English
Core business skills for the working world
Our Diploma course offers you the opportunity to learn about business, and prepares you for working in the business world. The diploma course covers the core business skills, which are essential to be effective in today's work. We place much emphasis on the development of practical skills which can be applied in your future working life.
Students enrolled in this program earn a Diploma in Business Administration. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in private and public organizations and for higher studies in business.
Aims of the programme
- To enhance the students' critical thinking and develop their basic analytical and decision-making skills.
- To provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles and theories of the basic areas of business including economics, accounting, finance, management and marketing.
- To equip graduates with a solid academic, technical and intellectual background that will enable them to pursue higher studies in undergraduate and professional schools.
Graduates can continue to the Bachelor in Business Administration or to further professional training.
Courses by semester
1st semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 101 | Introduction to Management | 6 |
| MTH 102 | Maths | 6 |
| ACC 103 | Accounting I | 6 |
| ECO 104 | Microeconomics | 6 |
| CSC 106 | Computer Fundamentals | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
2nd semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 201 | Business Environment | 6 |
| MGT 202 | Organisations and Behaviour | 6 |
| ACC 203 | Accounting II | 6 |
| MTH 204 | Statistics | 6 |
| ECO 205 | Macroeconomics | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
3rd semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 301 | Operations Management | 6 |
| CSC 302 | Introduction to E-Business | 6 |
| MKT 303 | Marketing | 6 |
| FIN 304 | Financial Reporting | 6 |
| HRM 305 | Human Resources Management | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
4th semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
| Code | Course | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 401 | European Law | 6 |
| HRM 402 | Employee Relations | 6 |
| FIN 403 | Financial Systems & Auditing | 6 |
| BUS 404 | Business Strategy | 6 |
| MKT 405 | Advertising and Promotion | 6 |
| Semester total | 30 |
Total: 120 ECTS.
Each course is normally taught in three 50-minute periods per week over a 13-week semester, followed by an examination period.
Who teaches this programme
Dr. Kyrillos Nicolaou
- PhD: La Diplomatie Européenne au Proche Orient au 19e-20e siècle
- MBA, Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism
- MA Management, Special Interest Tourism
- MA Geography of Tourism
- MA Cyprus History
- BA History & Archaeology
Dr. Marios Alaeddine
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Andreas Siamaros
- PhD Electronics & Information Technology
- BEng Electronics & Information Technology
- MBA
Dr. Costas Photiou
- PhD Human Resource Management
- MBA
- BA Accounting & Finance
Marios Stavraki
- MBA Marketing Management
- BBA International Business
Despo Georgiou
- MA International Business Management
- BSc Business Administration
Panayiotis Panayi
- MSc Business Administration
- BA Accounting
Demetris Aresti
- Information Systems
- BA Business Management
Cornelia Nicolaou
- MSc Global Marketing Strategy
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Marketing Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration
- BA (Hons) Business Administration
Maria Aresti
- LLB Law
Full list of lecturers by programme on our Teaching Staff page.
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