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Diploma in Business Studies
This programme of study is accredited by the Council of Educational Evaluation - Accreditation of Cyprus (SEKAP).
Language of instruction: English
The programme provides students with a very thorough general business studies background, both on a practical as well as on a theoretical level, in a wide range of business disciplines such as economics, marketing, accounting, business organisation, business law, statistics and computers.
It is directly relevant to the needs of Cyprus industry and commerce and helps students develop skills and abilities for successful careers in business.
The objectives of the programme are:
- To give students an understanding of the business world and to develop skills and abilities which will prepare them for successful careers in the various fields of business.
- To develop strong professional capabilities required for responsible positions in management.
- To develop appropriate transferable skills including problem-solving, decision-making, business planning, computing and teamwork.
Advantages for the holders of the Diploma in Business Studies:
- Possess an accredited diploma.
Holders of this diploma are:
- Much sought after by employers because their field and extent of study is directly relevant to the needs of the industry and commerce.
- Able to Continue and complete the four year programme of study at FU and acquire the BA Degree in Business Administration.
- Continue their studies for a BA Degree at established universities in the Republic of Cyprus and abroad.
| REQUIRED COURSES BUSINESS ELECTIVES GENERAL ELECTIVES TOTAL |
96 ECTS 20 ECTS 4 ECTS 120 ECTS |
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REQUIRED COURSES |
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CODE |
DESCRIPTION |
HOURS |
ECTS |
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ABSM 101 |
Marketing Principles I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSO 103 |
Introduction to Business Organization I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSE 101 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
3 |
5 |
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ACSC 112 |
Computer Application Packages I |
3 |
5 |
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AMAT 110 |
Business Mathematics I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSA 101 |
Introductory Accounting I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSE 102 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
3 |
5 |
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ABSM 112 |
Marketing Principles II |
3 |
5 |
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ABSO 104 |
Introduction to Business Organization II |
3 |
5 |
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ACSC 114 |
Computer Application Packages II |
3 |
5 |
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ABSA 102 |
Introductory Accounting II |
3 |
5 |
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AMAT 106 |
Calculus for Business and Social Sciences |
3 |
5 |
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ACSC 105 |
Introduction to Business Information Systems |
3 |
5 |
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AFIN 101 |
Businesses Finance I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSL 210 |
Business Law I |
3 |
5 |
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AMAT 112 |
Statistics I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSO 111 |
Organizational Behaviour |
3 |
5 |
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AMAT 211 |
Quantitative Methods |
3 |
5 |
|
ABPR 200 |
Project |
1 |
6 |
|
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TOTAL |
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96 |
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ELECTIVES |
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CODE |
DESCRIPTION |
HOURS |
ECTS |
|
BUSINESS ELECTIVES |
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ABSA 203 |
Intermediate Financial Accounting I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSA 205 |
Cost and Management Accounting I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSA 204 |
Intermediate Financial Accounting II |
3 |
5 |
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ABSA 206 |
Cost and Management Accounting II |
3 |
5 |
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ABSA 213 |
Taxation I |
3 |
5 |
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ABSA 214 |
Taxation II |
3 |
5 |
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ABSM 202 |
Consumer Behaviour |
3 |
5 |
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ABSM 203 |
Marketing Research and Information Systems |
3 |
5 |
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ABSM 204 |
Sales Management |
3 |
5 |
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ABSM 208 |
Marketing Planning and Product Strategies |
3 |
5 |
|
ABSO 204 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
5 |
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ABSE 203 |
Microeconomics Analysis |
3 |
5 |
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ABSE 204 |
Macroeconomic Analysis |
3 |
5 |
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ABSE 210 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
5 |
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ABSE 280 |
International Economics |
3 |
5 |
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AFIN 102 |
Business Finance II |
3 |
5 |
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AFIN 203 |
Corporate Finance I |
3 |
5 |
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AFIN 204 |
Corporate Finance II |
3 |
5 |
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AMAT 210 |
Statistics II |
3 |
5 |
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AMAT 215 |
Topics in Operational Research |
3 |
5 |
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ABSL 310 |
Business Law II |
3 |
5 |
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ACSC 106 |
Data and Database Management |
3 |
5 |
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Courses for students whose level of English language is not satisfactory |
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| HOURS | ECTS | ||
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AENG 101 |
Basic English |
3 |
- |
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AENG 102 |
Intermediate English |
3 |
- |
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AENG 213 |
English Composition |
3 |
- |
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AENG 214 |
Advanced Writing |
3 |
- |
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GENERAL ELECTIVES |
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GREEK LITERATURE |
HOURS |
ECTS |
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AEGL111 |
Modern Greek Literature |
2 |
2 |
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AEGL101 |
Introduction to Greek Language |
2 |
2 |
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CUPRUS STUDIES |
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AECH 101 |
Introduction to the History of Cyprus |
2 |
2 |
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AECH 111 |
Cyprus in the 20th Century |
2 |
2 |