The program of studies with a Management specialization is a comprehensive and versatile program that offers students the opportunity to take a variety of courses that would prepare them to understand, manage and lead organizations across fields and sectors.
The program of studies with a Management specialization aims to:
Department: Department of Business and Public Administration
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management
Programme Name: Business Administration
Direction: Management
Level of Qualification: 1st Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) [8 Semesters]
Mode of Study: Full time
Language of Instruction: Greek
Coordinator: Assistant Professor Christiana Ierodiakonou
The vast majority of newly admitted undergraduate students enter the University of Cyprus following Pancyprian Examinations organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture for admission into establishments of higher education.Admission based on Special Criteria: Candidates who have taken the Pancyprian Examinations and who meet certain special criteria, as these are set out in the Rules and Regulations of Academic and Student Affairs, may seek a limited number of places (14% of Cypriot admissions).· Top athletes and persons distinguished in International Olympiads: Athletes with top distinctions in sports, as defined by the Council of the University of Cyprus or who have won 1st 2nd or 3rd place medals in International Olympiads (e.g. Mathematics, ICT, Biology, etc.), may be admitted into Departments of Cyprus University without examinations simply on the basis of their Lyceum Leaving Certificate.· Entry on the basis of Panhellenic Examinations: 10% of the total number of places offered through the Pancyprian Examinations may be taken up by candidates passing the Panhellenic Examinations.Entry on the basis of International ExaminationsAn additional number of places (3%) of admissions from Cyprus may be sought on the basis of the results of international examinations such as GCE, Baccalaureate or other equivalent examinations, by Cypriots belonging to the Republic’s official religious groups, repatriated Cypriots, Cypriots who reside permanently abroad, Greeks of the diaspora, children of officials of the Cypriot Foreign Service and foreign citizens from EU states or countries outside the European Union.Turkish-Cypriots Turkish Cypriot graduates of six-grade secondary schools are admitted on the basis of their school-leaving certificate or after passing special written or oral examinations organised by the competent Department. Transfers/Second Degree Every year Cyprus University offers a limited number of places for internal/external transfers and for obtaining a second degree.
Students must always advise the University's' Undergraduate Study Rules
The Program is based on the European System of Credit Transfer and Accumulation (ECTS). The degree is awarded after the successful completion of studies in the program / direction determined by the Department. It is also required to succeed at least 240 ECTS .
Please advice Undergraduate Study Rules 5.1 (Annex IV)
The final grade of an undergraduate student, and consequently the grade of his Degree (Excellent with Distinction (9.5-10), Excellent (8.5-9.49), Very Good (6.5-8.49), Good (5.5-6.49) and Satisfactory (5-5.49) is calculated as the weighted average of all the courses that the student has successfully completed.The weighting is based on the hours of each course.
The Business and Public Administration degree-holders are employed shortly after their graduation in positions in a wide range of businesses and organisations, both in the private and public sector. They are remunerated with competitive salaries and are able to advance their career in managerial positions. They are also trained by acquiring the skills to be able to follow the path of innovation and entrepreneurship by founding their own businesses.
A significant percentage of our graduates are pursuing postgraduate studies at prestigious universities of the United Kingdom, other European countries and in North America.