BA (Hons) Business Management
This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College, at various campuses across Greece. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU.
The BA (Hons) Business Management is a broad degree programme which allows students to pursue careers in various business sectors and functions. Its broad and flexible nature enables students to opt for a wide range of postgraduate studies. The philosophy of the programme is based on the progressive development of students with particular focus on attainment of reflective skills, bridging the gap between theory and practice, learning from their experience and developing critical thinking.
Programme details
Title : BA (Hons) Business Management
SCQF Level : 10
Mode of delivery : Face-to-face with some hybrid learning
Duration : normally 4 years
Language of delivery : Greek
Approval
First approved: 2015
Most recent approval: May 2020
External accreditation or recognition: n/a
Programme structure
Level One
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
B1100 |
Study Skills for Business Students |
0 |
Y |
|
B1000 |
Business English I |
0 |
Y |
|
B1072 |
Principles of Marketing |
20 |
1 |
|
B1107 |
Contemporary Business Environment |
20 |
1 |
|
B1109 |
Business Economics |
20 |
1 |
|
B1108 |
Theory and practice of Finance and Accounting |
20 |
2 |
|
B1075 |
Understanding Management in Organizations |
20 |
2 |
|
B1101 |
Data Analysis and Decision Making |
20 |
2 |
Level Two
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
B2000 |
Business English II |
0 |
Y |
|
B2098 |
Financial planning and control |
20 |
1 |
|
B2127 |
Human Resource Management |
20 |
1 |
|
B2106 |
Business Communications |
20 |
1 |
|
B2109 |
Work Based Learning |
20 |
2 |
|
B2118 |
Digital Marketing and Social Media |
20 |
2 |
|
B2104 |
Enhancing Customer Experience |
20 |
2 |
Level Three
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
B3132 |
Exploring Strategy |
20 |
1 |
|
B3207 |
Organisational Behaviour |
20 |
1 |
|
B3210 |
Innovation, entrepreneurship and start-ups |
20 |
1 |
|
B3171 |
Business Research Methods |
20 |
2 |
|
B3174 |
Value-Driven Marketing |
20 |
2 |
|
B3138 |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
20 |
2 |
Level Four
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
B4135 |
Management Insight and Consultancy |
20 |
1 |
|
B4137 |
Contemporary Issues in Management |
20 |
1 |
|
B4138 |
Leading Sustainability and Change |
20 |
2 |
|
B4136 |
Honours Dissertation |
60 |
Y |
Key features
Placements : students are required to undertake 150 hours of work-based learning in their second year. Support is provided to find placements.
Professional registration : n/a
Admission criteria
Applicants, in order to be considered for admission should have a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade 10 or above. This requirement is in line with the Greek government’s minimum standard for access to higher education.
High school leaving certificates issued by vocational Lyceums, such as TEE or EPAL and foreign certificates which are equivalent to the Greek Lyceum certificate (e.g. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) are also accepted.
Non-native Greek speakers, may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:
- a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
- b) They hold a certificate of attainment in Greek at Level D
(http://www.greeklanguage.gr/greekLang/certification/index.html)
Direct entry into the second year of studies is possible for applicants who hold a related IVT Diploma. Applicants should contact Metropolitan College to discuss.
