Business Studies (BA, 4 years)

Graduation from a six-year public or private school of secondary education formally registered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth of the Republic of Cyprus or the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of the Republic of Greece. In addition, evidence that the applicant is competent in written and spoken Greek for courses taught in the Greek language or English through IELTS (Bands 5.5 – 6) or equivalent qualification, for courses taught in the English language*, plus successful completion of a personal interview with our Admissions Officer and a member of the academic staff from the relevant department, either in person, by phone or Microsoft Teams;

General Certificate of Education with a pass mark in five courses, including two courses at Advanced Level and Ordinary passes in English Language or an equivalent qualification;

General Certificate of Education with a pass mark in four courses, including three courses at Advanced Level and Ordinary Level passes in English Language or an equivalent qualification;

Successful completion of a university Foundation program or an equivalent qualification;

Successful completion of 12 years of schooling and in addition, evidence that the applicant is competent in written and spoken English* through IELTS (Bands 5.5 – 6) or equivalent qualification, plus successful completion of a personal interview with our Admissions Officer and a member of the academic staff from the relevant department, either in person, by phone or Microsoft Teams.


*Placement Tests
All students are required to take standardized placement tests in English and Mathematics. These tests are administered by the University during the orientation week and aim to assess each student’s potential. These tests measure quantitative and verbal aptitudes. All test scores are then screened by a panel. Appropriate programs are then drawn up to assist students in light of the observations made by the panel. Holders of the General Certificate of Education in English and Mathematics or an equivalent qualification are exempted from the placement tests.

Upon successful completion of the Business Studies program, students will be able to:
• demonstrate effective communication skills in a business environment;
• understand the importance of culture and diversity in global and local business environments;
• appreciate and understand the ethical implications of business decisions and actions;
• demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology for making sound business decisions;
• demonstrate critical thinking, diagnostic, synthesis, research and problem solving skills in making business decisions;
• demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics and interpersonal skills needed to be an effective leader and manager.

Students studying towards the BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies are required to take a minimum of 240 ECTS. Eighty-five (85) of the required 240 minimum ECTS come from General Electives and the remaining 155 ECTS come from the student’s chosen field of study. Honours Degree

Upon graduation, each candidate for an Honours Degree must have:

• completed all the prescribed work of the examination syllabus;
• achieved the required minimum number of ECTS of prescribed course work by completing successfully all core and elective subjects as required by the program of studies. As a general rule, all students must have:

• successfully completed a minimum of 240 ECTS; and
• secured a GPA of at least 2.00 on courses taken successfully during semesters 5 to 8.