Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours) Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration at LSBF is a future-focused, career-ready qualification designed for those aiming to build a strong foundation in business administration and management. This comprehensive business administration degree equips students with the knowledge and understanding of key principles relevant to organisations in the modern world. It also introduces practical skills through a professionally oriented curriculum, making it an ideal choice for students seeking a business administration degree that blends theory with real-world application.

Programme Overview

Through this BSc Business Administration programme, students will explore how businesses operate in complex environments and develop the competencies needed for effective managerial behaviour. This business administration course is one of several professionally aligned business administration courses offered, aimed at preparing students for leadership roles across industries. The curriculum, learning and teaching strategy are specifically focused on ensuring students are "work ready" at the point of graduation.

Key Highlights

• Start Date: Jan/ May/ Sep
• Credit: BSc Hons 210 ECTS credits, BSc 180 ECTS credits
• Duration*: Full-time - 42 months, Part-time 72 months
  • *The maximum duration for completing the programme is 72 months from registration.
• Campus: 100% Online
• Language: English
• Accreditation: MFHEA
• Level: MQF/EQF - 6
• Awarded By: LSBF Malta

Programme Structure

The programme is structured into three stages, each designed to build on the previous one, providing a comprehensive education in business administration.

Stage I

• Organisational Behaviour
• Quantitative Methods
• Microeconomics
• Introduction to Marketing
• Business Law
• Introduction to Finance

Stage II

• Statistics
• Financial Accounting
• Operations Management
• Information Management Systems
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Finance

Stage III

• Research Methods
• International Marketing
• Cross-cultural Management and Contemporary Issues
• Project Management (Project)
• Global Business Management (Project)
• Governance and Ethics (Project)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the impact of organisational behaviour and macroeconomic factors on business administration strategies.
• Analyse the role of financial and marketing strategies in global business environments.
• Apply and assess corporate governance and legal frameworks to manage organisational risks, support long-term profitability, and enhance overall business performance.
• Evaluate cross-cultural management strategies and their influence on international business operations, with a focus on sustainability.
• Apply quantitative methods and research techniques to inform decision-making and improve outcomes across various business functions and strategic areas.
• Assess the interconnections between operations management, financial management, and other strategic business administration functions to drive organisational growth, profitability, and efficiency.
• Apply research methods to support evidence-based decision-making in finance, investment, and broader business administration strategies.
• Analyse the role of international marketing and cross-cultural management, and other global strategies in driving business expansion and competitiveness in diverse markets.
• Develop strategies for managing business projects that integrate principles of project management, global business practices, and/or governance, ethics to achieve financial and operational objectives.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: Students will need to have the equivalent of GCE A/AS Level 240 UCAS points, as outlined by LSBF Malta on a country-by-country basis, plus English at B2 level (IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all components).
• Students with level 3 International qualifications can be accepted directly into the first year.
• Students can be granted access directly to year 2 or year 3 of the programme if they hold qualifications equivalent to Level 4 and Level 5 respectively.

Fee Structure

• BSc(Hons) Business Administration Programme Fee:
  • 1st Year Ł4,950
  • 2nd Year Ł4,950
  • 3rd Year (Top up) Ł7,425
• BSc Business Administration Programme Fee:
  • 1st Year Ł4,950
  • 2nd Year Ł4,950
  • 3rd Year (Top up) Ł4,950

Language Requirements

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• High school completed in English
• Bachelors completed in English
• 2 years of work experience in an English-speaking environment (upon approval by admissions board)