BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA) – CDA College Pafos

Programs of study > Undergraduate > BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)

DEPARTMENTBusiness & Police Studies
CAMPUSNicosia, Limassol, Pafos
DURATION4 Years
LANGUAGEEnglish
ECTS Credits240

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Final Higher Education Qualification:

Bachelor in Business Administration

The Program of Study is Accredited by the CY.Q.A.A. (Foreas) with Government Subsidy.

Overview

Learning Outcomes

Admission Policy

Grading System

Semester Breakdown

Academic Staff

The main purpose and objectives of the BA Business Administration program of study is to prepare successful business professionals in profit and non – profit organizations and for establishing a fundamental understanding of business and how various aspects of it apply to the real world.

To appreciate the emerging PESTEL environment of multicultural, political, global and domestic economic and financial theories and their application to the challenging business setting.
To identify customer needs and understand the application of the business/marketing theories and the marketing mix (product/services, price, distribution, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence.
To understand the business ethical situations, the laws regarding corporate governance, and the role of their personal integrity and values, cultural and gender diversity in the organization.
To realize the importance of the evolving technology and the Internet, as they influence the roles and techniques of management in the global environment.
To obtain well-developed problem-solving skills, decision making through the application decision making theories, and adapt and innovate in a new competitive business environment.
To possess leadership skills, understand group and individual dynamics, and be able to work in teams so incorporate them in the strategic planning of the business

A recognized Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Proof of English language.

A system of continuous (course work) which is 50% and final Exams which is 50% and the Passing mark is 50%, as follows:

During the semester, the instructor evaluates the students through a) Course Work which consists of: Tests, assignments, individual or group project, mid-term exams and / or other tests. The average of the scores is the continuous assessment score.
The final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.
The Passing mark is: 50%

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
Α Semester
1.	Theory	English Communication	ENG 101	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Introduction to Business	BUS 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Basic Mathematics and Statistics	MTH 101	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Computing	CSC 101	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Introduction to Accounting	ACC 101	3	50	14	42	6
Β Semester
1.	Theory	Business English	ENG 102	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Principles of Microeconomics	ECO 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	ACC 102	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Marketing	MAR 101	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Introduction to Finance	BUS 102	3	50	14	42	6

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
C Semester
1.	Theory	Financial Accounting	ACC 200	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Basic Psychology	PSY 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Principles of Macroeconomics	ECO 102	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Management	MGT 200	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Elective*		3	50	14	42	6
D Semester
1.	Theory	Marketing Management	MAR 201	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Business Information Systems	CSC 201	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Research Methodology	BUS 201	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Public Speaking	ENG 103	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Artificial Intelligence for Business	AI 201	3	50	14	42	6

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
E Semester
6.	Theory	Organizational Behavior	BUS 301	3	50	14	42	6
7.	Theory	Services Marketing	MAR 202	3	50	14	42	6
8.	Theory	Sustainability and Green Practices	BUS 302	3	50	14	42	6
9.	Theory	Business Law	BUS 303	3	50	14	42	6
10.	Theory	Elective*		3	50	14	42	6
F Semester
1.	Theory	International Business	BUS 312	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Advanced English	ENG 301	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Small Business Management	BUS 304	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Market Research	MAR 302	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Logistics & Supply Chain Management	BUS 305	3	50	14	42	6

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
G’ Semester
1.	Theory	Business Policy and Strategic Management	BUS 401	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Human Resource Management	BUS 402	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Strategic Marketing	MAR 402	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	E-Business	CSC 401	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	International Finance	BUS 403	3	50	14	42	6
H’ Semester
1.	Theory	Innovation & Entrepreneurship	BUS 404	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Financial Services	BUS 405	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	Business Ethics	BUS 406	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Business project – Thesis	BUS 407	3	50	14	42	12

Electives Courses

Α/Α	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Number of weeks/ Academic semester	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1.	Theory	Russian Language – (for native students)	RUS101	3	50	14	42	6
2.	Theory	Greek Languages (for non- native students)	GRE 101	3	50	14	42	6
3.	Theory	European History	HIS 101	3	50	14	42	6
4.	Theory	Introduction to Hospitality Management	HOT 101	3	50	14	42	6
5.	Theory	Public Relations	BUS 400	3	50	14	42	6
6.	Theory	Change Management	BUS 500	3	50	14	42	6
7.	Theory	International Tourism	TOU 201	3	50	14	42	6
8.	Theory	Business Economics	BUS 502	3	50	14	42	6
9.	Theory	Managerial Finance	BUS 503	3	50	14	42	6
10.	Theory	Business Data Analysis	BUS 504	3	50	14	42	6

Professors Name	Qualifications
Dr. Michalis Tsangas	Phd Environmental Conservation and Management – (Open University Cyprus), Environmental Engineering, MSc in Environmental Conservation and Management (Energy and Pollution) – (Open University Cyprus), Diploma in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (National Technical University of Athens)
Dr. Amvrosios Prodromou (Head of the Department Pafos)	Doctorate in Business Administration – Swiss Management University- Switzerland., Master in Business Administration –St. Mark and St. John University –Plymouth UK. Bachelors in Business Administration – European Institute of Education., Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration – NCFE UK
Dr. Andreas Masouras	PhD Political science and International Relations (University of Peloponnese Greece), MSc in Globalization, Media and Culture (University of Glamorgan, University of South Wales, UK) Bachelor in Law (Neapolis University Paphos) Bachelor in Communication and Mass Media Studies (National and Kapodistrian University Athens)
Dr. Ifigenia Efthymiou	PhD on Statistics – University of Aegean, Master’s Degree “Statistics and Data Analysis – University of Aegean, BSc, Department of Statistics and Actuarial – Financial Mathematics – University of Aegean
Dr. Gregoris Demetriou	PhD Business Administration (European University Cyprus), MSc European Policy Law and Management (Robert Gordon University-Aberdeen UK), Post-grad Dip Management (MIM), BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Polytechnic of Central London then University of Westminster-London)
Dr. Demetris Savvides	Phd in Laws-University of Maastricht Law School. Master in Business Administration Cyprus International Institute of Management- Nicosia., Masters of Science in Justice Studies-Arizona State University. Bachelor in Laws-Sheffield University Bachelors of Science in Justice
Dr. Niki Christofi	PhD Linguistics Doctor of Philosophy Lancaster University United Kingdom, MA, Applied Linguistics and TESOL – Newcastle University, UK ΒΑ English Language studies and TESOL, Northumbria University, UK CELTA: Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Cambridge University, UK.
Dr. Christos Papademetriou	BSc (Hons) Computing, Computing School, University of Portsmouth (UK), PhD in Social Science School of Architecture, Engineering, Land and Environmental Sciences Neapolis University Pafos, MSc in Real Estate School of Economic Sciences, Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, Postdoctoral, Title: “Investigating the Impact of Human Resource Practices on Customer Satisfaction and Performance in the Cypriot Hotel Industry
Anasia Sokratous	MSc in MAGISTER SCIENTIAE (Counselling Psychology) Neapolis University Pafos, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hunter College of the City University of New York
Tryfonas Moisis	ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Georgia Pavlou	Μεταπτυχιακό στην Τεχνολογικά Υποβοηθούμενη Γλωσσική Εκμάθηση (ΤΕΠΑΚ) Πτυχίο Ρωσικής Φιλολογίας (Κρατικό Πανεπιστήμιο Μόσχας) Προπαρασκευαστικό έτος της Ρωσικής γλώσσας (Πανεπιστήμιο Φιλίας των Λαών)