Phillips University
Phillips University Nicosia

Business Studies

Information

Department
Business Administration
Duration
4 years
Additional Information

The principal aim of the Business Studies program is to provide a contemporary and dynamic program of study which gives students knowledge, skills and competences on subjects relevant to business management, while also giving students a broad perspective. The program also provides enough specialization for a career in business. More specifically the aims of the Business Studies program are:

  • the study of organizations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate;
  • the preparation for, and development of, a career in business and management;
  • the enhancement of lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society at large.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the Business Studies program, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate effective communication skills in a business environment;
  • understand the importance of culture and diversity in global and local business environments;
  • appreciate and understand the ethical implications of business decisions and actions;
  • demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology for making sound business decisions;
  • demonstrate critical thinking, diagnostic, synthesis, research and problem solving skills in making business decisions;
  • demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics and interpersonal skills needed to be an effective leader and manager.
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Program

Year 1

SEMESTER 1

CORE

  • Accounting and Finance I
  • Economics I
  • Introduction to Management
  • Mathematics and Statistics I

ELECTIVE COURSES - TWO FROM:

  • Business Law I
  • Communication & Language Development I
  • Computers and applications I
  • General Psychology

SEMESTER 2

CORE

  • Accounting and Finance II
  • Economics II
  • Mathematics and Statistics II
  • Theory and Practice of Management II

ELECTIVE COURSES - TWO FROM:

  • Business Law II
  • Communication and Language Development II
  • Computers and applications II
  • Modern Society & Sociology

Year 2

SEMESTER 3

CORE

  • Financial Accounting I
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Principles of Marketing

ELECTIVE COURSES - TWO FROM:

  • Business in Europe
  • Communication in Practice I
  • Digital Business
  • The Dynamics of the Cyprus Economy I

SEMESTER 4

CORE

  • Financial Management I
  • Management Accounting I
  • Managerial Economics II
  • Organisational behaviour

ELECTIVE COURSES - TWO FROM:

  • Business and Society
  • Communication in Practice II
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Management

Year 3

SEMESTER 5

CORE

  • Business Policy and Strategic Management
  • Human Resource Management I
  • Management Accounting II
  • Operations Research

ONE FROM EACH DOMAIN

DOMAIN A

  • Behavioural Aspects of Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management

DOMAIN B

  • Health Services Management
  • Organisation Theory

SEMESTER 6

CORE

  • Bussiness Information Systems
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Financial Management II
  • International Management I

ONE FROM EACH DOMAIN

DOMAIN A

  • Business Games and Strategies
  • Economics of Health Services

DOMAIN B

  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Strategic Management of Tourism, Hospitality, Events

Year 4

SEMESTER 7

CORE

  • Enterprise IT Architecture
  • Global Marketing
  • Project I
  • Strategy in Action

ONE FROM EACH DOMAIN

DOMAIN A

  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Integrated Marketing Communications

DOMAIN B

  • Productions and Operations Management
  • Small Business Management

SEMESTER 8

CORE

  • Business Ethics and Leadership
  • Corporate Governance
  • Project II
  • Advanced Information Systems

ONE FROM EACH DOMAIN

DOMAIN A

  • Entrepreneurship and Strategic Business
  • Marketing of Services

DOMAIN B

  • Marketing Research
  • Selected Topics in Management