BSc in Business Administration

Program Overview

BSc in Business Administration

This Program is accredited by the MFHEA

Business Administration Course Overview

Our BSc in Business Administration degree is designed to give you an overall conceptual foundation in business administration. Developed by academic and industry professionals with first-hand experience in business, this is a program that will enhance your practical, managerial, communication, and business decision-making skills.

Entry Requirements for this Program

Admission to any AUM level 6 programs will be based on the following criteria:

• Completion of application.
• Submission of official transcripts showing that the student will have successfully completed a course of study of MQF level 5 (e.g., US or international high school or equivalent course of study) by the time he or she enrols at AUM.
• High school or MQF level 5 course of study GPA (minimum GPA required 2.5 out of 4.0).
• Personal essay, addressing personal goals and expectations.
• Scores on standardised test (ACT and/or SAT). AUM may consider eliminating this requirement moving forward, once a substantial body of faculty has been established.

Program Details

Program length:

4 years / Full-Time

GPA needed to earn the degree:

2.0 or higher

Credits needed to earn the degree:

109 US credits / 218 ECTS

Degree level:

MQF Level 6

Overall Course Objectives

Knowledge

The overall knowledge objective of this program is the acquisition of theory, principles, and procedures of the discipline and professional practice of accountancy, paired with familiarity with the many functional areas of a business and the interrelationships among the functional areas within a business.

In particular the program exposes students to the following areas:

• A well-balanced general education background, including sciences, social sciences, written and oral communication,
• Economics (macro and micro),
• Statistics,
• Financial accounting,
• Managerial accounting,
• Finance and banking
• General management, operations management, and management information systems
• Business ethics
• Organizational Behavior
• Marketing and consumer behavior
• Cost accounting
• Tax accounting
• Auditing
• Thorough preparation for US based professional certification.
• An understanding of the profession of accountancy and its role in modern business environments.
• An awareness of the need for continuing intellectual development through either professional or academic means.

Skills

Learning Goals & Learning Objectives:

Technical Competence

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to apply and explain the application of accounting standards and regulation, and where appropriate international accounting standards.

Research Skills:

Undergraduate accounting majors will be familiar with various authoritative pronouncements in financial and tax accounting, be able to locate and conduct research using online databases, and be able to resolve accounting issues though their understanding, knowledge, and application of research methods and databases.

Ethical Awareness:

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to recognize ethical issues and, where appropriate, resolve those issues.

Teamwork:

Undergraduate accounting majors will effectively contribute to the performance of a multicultural, diverse team.

Critical Thinking:

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to recognize ethical issues and, where appropriate, resolve those issues.

Global Perspective:

Undergraduate accounting majors will be able to understand global business issues in general and demonstrate an understanding of international accounting standards in particular.

Competences

1. Comply with local and international accountancy rules and regulations.
2. Collaborate with a management team to lead the financial operations of a business.
3. Guide a team in structuring accountancy processes of a business.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Communication Skills for the whole course

The learner will be able to:

• Written Communications
• Students will demonstrate written communication skills appropriate for general business situations with emphasis on technical accounting contexts.
• Oral Communications
• Students will create and effectively deliver oral presentations that are concise and informative and conduct research appropriate to the task at hand.

Learning Outcomes for Learning Skills for the whole course

The learner will be able to:

• Proceed to graduate work in Accountancy
• Proceed to industry-based experiences that will position them to sit for the US based Certified Public Accountant exam.

General Pedagogical Methods used for this Program

In general, the accounting modules are taught with a mixture of theory and applied practice. Lectures, case studies, and class discussions are the primary pedagogical model. However, pedagogical approaches vary from module to module and are addressed in detail in the description of each module.

Program Structure Sample

Semester 1 (16 weeks)

• English Composition 1
• Intro to Statistics
• Microeconomics
• General Education (Elective)
• General Education (Elective)

Semester 2 (16 weeks)

• English Composition 2
• General Education Courses (Elective)
• Principles of Accounting I
• Principles of Management

Semester 3 (16 weeks)

• General Education Courses (compulsory)
• General Education Courses (Elective)
• Principles of Accounting II
• Macroeconomics
• Principles of Marketing

Semester 4 (16 weeks)

• Introduction to Finance
• Business Statistics
• General Education Courses (compulsory)
• General Education Courses (Elective)

Semester 5 (16 weeks)

• General Education (Elective)
• General Education (Elective)
• Organizational Behaviour
• Operations Management

Semester 6 (16 weeks)

• General Education (Elective)
• Management Information System
• Human Resource Management
• Consumer Behaviour

Semester 7 (16 weeks)

• International Business
• Money and Markets
• Principles of Sustainability
• Entrepreneurship

Semester 8 (16 weeks)

• Business Ethics
• Marketing Research
• European Economic History
• General Education (Elective)

Total contact hours: 1375 Supervised practice hours: 33 Self-Study hours: 1830 Assessment hours: 2236 Total hours: 218 ECTS Delivery mode: face-to-face; online; and blended

Mode of attendance: Full time at AUM premises. Online via MS Teams, and Moodle.

Duration: 4 years Pass rate: 73%

General Education

General Assessment Policy and Procedures

Successful Progress Requirement:

Students must maintain a 2.0/4 grade point average throughout the program. Students whose performance fails to maintain this standard will fall into academic probation. A student in academic probation can continue to enrol in new modules for two semesters, while the student is strongly encouraged to retake modules in which grades were unsatisfactory. If the GPA does not reach the required threshold after two semesters of academic probation, the student may be dismissed from the program.

Students are required to obtain a grade of C- or better in each of the course modules outside of the General Education Component. If a student receives a grade below C-, the students must retake the module in order to graduate.

Assessment Methods:

Assessment methods and policies vary according to each module. They are specified in the description of each module. In general, business core modules are assessed by written examinations and homework assignments. Business major modules are assessed by written examinations, homework assignments and case studies or projects.

At the programme level it is difficult to set criteria for grades, as each module will have different types of tasks. In general, performance can be evaluated on the dimensions of conceptual knowledge, use of evidence and clarity.

Conceptual Knowledge

• Demonstrates mastery of concepts
• Demonstrates knowledge of concepts
• Demonstrates familiarity with concepts
• Demonstrates consistent errors with respect to concepts
• Demonstrates no knowledge of concepts

Use of Evidence

• Cites supporting evidence from multiple sources and addresses evidence that contradicts one’s argument
• Cites evidence from more than one source
• Cites evidence only from assigned reading
• Cites evidence incorrectly
• Does not cite evidence

Clarity

• Assigned structure is followed, no grammatical or spelling errors, point is very clear
• Assigned structure is followed, minor errors, point is clear
• Some variances from assigned structure, minor errors, point is hard to follow
• Some variances from assigned structure, major errors, point is not well made
• Structure is not followed, major errors, no obvious point

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a student must have completed all modules listed above, with a cumulative GPA of 2/4.

• A student who earns a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.850 will be graduated summa cum laude.
• A student who earns a cumulative GPA of at least 3.700 but no higher than 3.849 will be graduated magna cum laude.
• A student who earns a cumulative GPA of at least 3.500 grade but no higher than 3.699 will be graduated cum laude.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program at AUM is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals. It aims to enhance students' practical, managerial, communication, and decision-making skills, preparing them for successful careers in diverse business fields.

Program Objectives:

The overall objectives of the BSBA program are:

• Knowledge: To provide students with a solid foundation in business theory and principles, encompassing various functional areas and their interrelationships.
• Skills: To develop students' technical competence, including applying and explaining accounting standards, research skills, ethical awareness, teamwork, critical thinking, and a global perspective.
• Competences: To empower students to comply with local and international accounting rules and regulations, collaborate with management teams, and guide teams in structuring business accountancy processes.
### Learning Outcomes: The BSBA program aims to equip graduates with the following skills and knowledge:
• Communication Skills: Students will develop strong written and oral communication skills specifically tailored for business contexts.
• Learning Skills: Graduates will be prepared for further academic pursuits in accountancy or industry-based experiences leading to the US Certified Public Accountant exam.
• Technical Competence: Students will acquire the ability to apply and explain accounting standards and regulations, including international standards where applicable.
• Research Skills: Graduates will be able to locate and conduct research using online databases, understand authoritative pronouncements in financial and tax accounting, and resolve accounting issues through research methodologies.
• Ethical Awareness: Students will develop the ability to recognize and resolve ethical issues in business contexts.
• Teamwork: Graduates will be equipped to effectively contribute to diverse and multicultural teams.
• Critical Thinking: Students will acquire the ability to analyze complex situations and make sound business decisions.
• Global Perspective: Graduates will gain a thorough understanding of global business issues and international accounting standards.
## Outline ### Program Structure: The BSBA program is structured in a modular format, with each module covering specific business topics. The program typically takes four years to complete, with a total of 218 ECTS credits required for graduation. ### Semester Breakdown: The program is divided into eight semesters, each spanning 16 weeks. Each semester covers a set of modules, focusing on various business areas.

Example Semester Structure:

• Semester 1: English Composition 1, Introduction to Statistics, Microeconomics, two General Education electives.
• Semester 2: English Composition 2, General Education courses (elective), Principles of Accounting I, Principles of Management.
• Semester 3: General Education courses (compulsory & elective), Principles of Accounting II, Macroeconomics, Principles of Marketing.
• Semester 4: Introduction to Finance, Business Statistics, General Education courses (compulsory & elective).
• Semester 5: General Education electives (two).
Organizational Behaviour, Operations Management.
• Semester 6: General Education elective, Management Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Consumer Behaviour.
• Semester 7: International Business, Money and Markets, Principles of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship.
• Semester 8: Business Ethics, Marketing Research, European Economic History, General Education elective.
### Total Hours:
• Contact hours: 1375
• Supervised practice hours: 33
• Self-study hours: 1830
• Assessment hours: 2236
• Total hours: 4174
### Delivery Mode: The BSBA program is offered in three delivery modes:
• Face-to-face: Classes are held on-campus at the AUM premises in Malta.
• Online: Classes are conducted virtually via MS Teams and Moodle platforms.
• Blended: A combination of on-campus and online classes.
### Mode of Attendance: Students can choose between full-time attendance on-campus or online via MS Teams and Moodle. ### Pass Rate: The BSBA program boasts a 73% pass rate. ## Assessment ### Assessment Methods: Assessment methods vary depending on the specific module. Some common methods include:
• Written examinations
• Homework assignments
• Case studies
• Projects
• Presentations
### Assessment Policy and Procedures:
• Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0/4 throughout the program.
• Failure to meet the GPA requirement may result in academic probation.
• Students must earn a grade of C- or better in each module (excluding General Education components) to graduate.
• Modules with grades below C- must be retaken.
• Specific assessment details for each module are outlined in the module description.
## Teaching ### Pedagogical Methods: The BSBA program utilizes a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application, employing various teaching methods such as:
• Lectures
• Case studies
• Class discussions
### Faculty: AUM employs qualified faculty members with industry experience and academic credentials. ### Unique Approaches: AUM emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world business scenarios. ## Careers ### Potential Career Paths: The BSBA program opens doors to diverse career opportunities in various business sectors, including:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Entrepreneurship
### Graduate Outcomes: Graduates of the BSBA program are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in various industries and organizations, both locally and internationally. ## Other ### General Education: The BSBA program incorporates General Education modules that provide students with a broad understanding of diverse subjects, including:
• Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Written and oral communication
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