The Bachelor of Science in Business Studies is a 180 credits programme that focuses completely on business disciplines. It consists of a wide range of courses intended to provide a strong base for technical and practical aspects of a successful business career.
Programme Details
| Code | BSBS180 |
| Award | Bachelor of Science in Business Studies |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Credits | 180 |
| Language | English |
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | Self-paced |
| Exam | Free online exam |
| Certificate | PDF Certificate + Transcript | Sample Certificate |
| Available to | Students from all over the world |
| Awarding Body | School of Business and Trade |
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Standard Entry Route |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 1,2 & 3 | The equivalent of Year 12 schooling OR |
| None for the mature student over the age of 21 | |
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Recognition of Prior Learning Entry Route (Advanced Standing) |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 2a,2b & 3 | Undergraduate Diploma (any business field) |
| Stage 2b & 3 | Associate Degree (any business field) |
| Stage 3 | Undergraduate Advanced Diploma (any business field) |
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science in Business Studies, students must complete all 3 stages or less depending upon their entry route.
Stage 1 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG010 | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| UG020 | Introduction to Economics | 5 |
| UG030 | Introduction to Information Systems | 5 |
| UG040 | Successful Writing | 5 |
| UG050 | Introduction to Business | 5 |
| UG060 | Principles of Banking and Finance | 5 |
| UG070 | Principles of Marketing | 5 |
| UG080 | Spreadsheet Applications | 5 |
| UG090 | Managerial Accounting | 5 |
| UG100 | Microeconomics | 5 |
| UG110 | Essential Statistics | 5 |
| UG120 | Work Ethics | 5 |
Stage 2a |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG130 | Workplace Communication | 5 |
| UG140 | Business Law | 5 |
| UG150 | Macroeconomics | 5 |
| UG160 | Personal Finance | 5 |
| UG170 | Regional Geography | 5 |
| UG180 | Sociology | 5 |
Stage 2b |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG190 | International Business | 5 |
| UG200 | Organizational Behavior | 5 |
| UG210 | Risk Management | 5 |
| UG220 | Communication Studies | 5 |
| UG230 | Corporate Governance | 5 |
| UG240 | Managerial Economics | 5 |
Stage 3 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG250 | International Finance | 5 |
| UG260 | Psychology | 5 |
| UG270 | Social Problems | 5 |
| UG280 | Advertising | 5 |
| UG290 | Public Relations | 5 |
| UG300 | Human Resource Management | 5 |
| UG310 | Mass Communication | 5 |
| UG320 | Project Management | 5 |
| UG330 | Sustainable Business | 5 |
| UG340 | Global Strategy | 5 |
| UG350 | Psychology Research Methods | 5 |
| UG360 | Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | 5 |
Graduates may be able to work in a broad choice of business-related fields such as
| • Account Executive |
| • Advertising Specialist |
| • Banking Services Officer |
| • Budget Analyst |
| • Business Consultant |
| • Business Development Manager |
| • Business Executive |
| • Economic Analyst |
| • Entrepreneur |
| • Finance Manager |
| • Financial Accountant |
| • Financial Analyst |
| • General Manager |
| • Human Resource Manager |
| • Management Accountant |
| • Management Analyst |
| • Market Research Analyst |
| • Marketing Manager |
| • Project Manager |
| • Public Relations Manager |
| • Risk Manager |
| • Social Services Specialist |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 165 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
Upon successful completion of Bachelor of Science in Business Studies, graduates may progress to either Postgraduate Diploma in Business Studies or Master of Science in Business Studies.