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:

  1. a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
  2. 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.