University of Nicosia
University of Nicosia Nicosia

Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BBA)

Information

Department
School of Business
Duration
4 years
Additional Information

The bachelor program in Business Administration with concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation aims to provide a solid background in all areas of Business Administration and more specialized knowledge in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In line with the University of Nicosia’s philosophy of providing comprehensive general education and specialized knowledge and skills, the program offers students the opportunity to combine learning in a wide range of academic disciplines with business-related areas and to develop their critical thinking, communication and creativity skills. It aims to develop students individually and academically and to prepare them to work ethically in a changing multicultural environment. The variety and range of courses offered, as well as the culture of open discussion that characterizes the university contribute to the comprehensive education of the students.

More specifically, the general objectives of the program are to:

  1. Develop expertise in key areas of Business Administration including Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Accounting, Marketing and Information Systems.
  2. Highlight the changing nature of business and the importance of understanding the global business environment.
  3. Provide understanding of the ethical issues arising from business decisions and the importance of making reasoned decisions, recognizing the complexity and diversity of the environment.
  4. Develop leadership negotiation, communication and English language skills.
  5. Provide basic knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics, Research Methods and Information Technology.
  6. Offer the option of choosing diverse courses from other fields that interest students.
  7. Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  8. Improve research, writing and presentation skills.

The concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation aims to provide specialization in the area of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The concentration’s main objectives are the following:

  1. Provide the skills and competencies necessary to become a creative and innovative entrepreneur.
  2. Explain how a business plan may help the process of developing a new product idea.
  3. Provide an overview of the steps in the design and successful operation of a new business.
  4. Engage with case material in a stimulating learning environment.

Career Prospects

Graduates can work in any area related to Business Administration such as General Management, Banking, Sales, Business Consulting, Financial Analysis, Meeting, Convention and Event Planning or set up and manage their own business.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the program may continue their studies for a graduate degree, such as an MBA, an MA, an MSc  or an MPhil or enter a PhD program (depending on the graduate school’s requirements).

Program

Semester 1

  • Accounting I    
  • Principles of Microeconomics    
  • Basic Writing    
  • Finite Maths with Applied Calculus    
  • Business Software Applications    

Semester 2

  • Accounting II    
  • Computer Fundamentals    
  • Principles of Macroeconomics    
  • Statistics I    
  • Introduction to Management    

Semester 3

  • Managerial Accounting    
  • Organizational Behavior    
  • English Composition    
  • Marketing    
  • General Psychology I    

Semester 4

  • Business Ethics    
  • Business Law    
  • Business and Professional Communication    
  • Managerial Finance    
  • Principles of Sociology    

Semester 5

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship    
  • Business Plan    
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship    
  • Management of Innovation and Technology    
  • Society and Environment    

Semester 6

  • Business Communications    
  • Creativity    
  • Project Management    
  • E-Business    
  • Human Resource Management    

Semester 7

  • Change Management    
  • Quantitative Methods    
  • Operations Management    
  • Analytical Decision Making    
  • Leadership in Organizations    

Semester 8

  • Cultural Anthropology    
  • Research Methods in Business    
  • Social Entrepreneurship    
  • Business Intelligence    
  • Supply Chain Management