Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons) Business Administration Top up

Start Date: Jan/ May/ Sep

Campus: 100% Online

Credit: BSc Hons – 210 ECTS credits

                      BSc – 180 ECTS credits

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Duration*: BSc Hons – Full-time 18 months

                                        Part-time 36 months

                            BSc – Full-time 12 months

                                       Part-time 24 months

*The maximum duration for completing the programme is 72 months from registration.

**Fees applicable for May 2025 and September 2025 intakes

Language: English

Accreditation: MFHEA

Level: MQF/EQF - 6

Fees: BSc (Hons) -  £7,425 £6,950^**

                      BSc - £4,950 £4,450^**

(Student Payment Plan Available)

Awarded By: LSBF Malta

The business administration course syllabus is designed to:

• Develop tactical business capabilities, including analysis and interpretation of data, critical evaluation of management theories, selection and synthesis, reasoned argument and research and decision-making.
• Enhance problem-solving, critical thinking and reasoning skills in the evaluation of the body of knowledge and research relating to business and the business environment for applying theory and theoretical models to practical situations.

• Develop effective management, technical, numerical, communication and research skills to apply to organisations effectively.
• Analyse different domains of business knowledge and the different perspectives brought to bear in the study and practice of management. This includes an appreciation of the management and leadership theories that underpin best practices.
• Gain core business administration skills for employment, research, further study and lifelong learning.

• 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, 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 and ethics to achieve financial and operational objectives.

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Year 3

• Research Methods
• International Marketing
• Cross-cultural Management and Contemporary Issues

Year 4

• Project Management
• Global Business Management (Project)
• Governance and Ethics (Project)

• 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 first year since we cannot calculate their UCAS points
•  Students can be granted access directly to the third year of the programme if they hold qualifications equivalent to Level 5. This can be HND (Higher National Diploma) and/or similar. The qualifications will have to be in a related subject and the exemptions will be mapped and confirmed by the Admissions and Academic Board. Each case will be assessed individually.
•  To know about Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (RPL) Click Here!

• The requirements for acceptance based on mature route are work experience of minimum 2 years. The student will need to provide 2 letters of reference and CV.
• If a student has strong qualifications but lacks an official English test, is not from a majority English-speaking country, or has not completed an approved English qualification, they may be evaluated by the Academic Board for an exemption from providing English proficiency proof based on their work experience in an English-speaking professional setting, or any other mean of obtaining a sufficient level of English language. This is to be done through an interview with the board, where the applicant is given an opportunity to demonstrate the level of English and explain his professional and personal journey.

• 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).