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Business Administration

Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration

A broader Level 5 route for students moving toward the bachelor's.

Diploma & degreeMQF / EQF Level 5120 ECTS
LevelMQF / EQF Level 5
Credits120 ECTS
Duration2 Years classroom · 18–24 months online
Study modeClassroom (Malta) or online
Awarded byeie European Business School

Overview

This programme allows learners to become knowledgeable and skilful within the field of business and management. The programme shall reflect the main components of business management including finance, operations, accounting, marketing, human resources, and customer relationship management. The core modules of this programme allow learners to analyse and assess various business problems and opportunities and use tools which are applicable to different organisations and different industries and sectors. The elective modules focus on the specialisations of the programme.

Who it's for

Individuals aspiring a management position within the field of business and management. Learners who have successfully acquired this qualification, shall be able to apply within the fields of business and administration, holding junior and intermediate positions such as:

  • Sales Executive
  • Marketing Executive
  • Business Development Executive
  • Clerk/Administration Department

Learners shall have the opportunity to further their studies by following the final part of the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (offered by eie) or any other Bachelor degree in Administration or Management, and any other related subject. This programme does not lead to a regulated or warranted profession.

Modules

Part 1 5 modules · 60 ECTS

  • Academic Writing and Research Skills
    12 ECTS
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
    12 ECTS
  • Customer Relationship Management
    12 ECTS
  • Marketing for Managers
    12 ECTS
  • Operations Management
    12 ECTS

Part 2 5 modules · 60 ECTS

  • Financial Management
    12 ECTS
  • Research Methods
    12 ECTS
  • Leadership and Business Management
    12 ECTS
  • Sustainable Business Practice
    12 ECTS
  • Business Economics
    12 ECTS

Entry requirements

Learners must be in possession of a minimum:

(a) Matriculation certification (MQF level 4) full qualification (or an equivalent qualification)
OR
(b) Diploma in Business Management at MQF Level 4 full qualification or an equivalent qualification
AND
Proficient in English and in possession of IELTS 6.5 or higher (or an equivalent English qualification - if unavailable, students may apply for our English for Academic Purposes Course) Each application will be assessed on its own merit.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically reflect on various departments and their functions within an organisation
  • Critically analyse having effective organisational structures and culture at the place of work
  • Assess and discuss the importance of having good leadership styles and techniques within organisations
  • Critically assess the importance of effective financial, human resources, marketing, strategy, and operations department within organisations
  • Identify the importance of effective teamwork to ensure organisational success
  • Reflect on the importance of the different ethical considerations
  • Critically analyse how basic economics functions and influence decision making within organisations
  • Assess the importance of promoting sustainable business practices at the workplace
  • Identify the importance of strategy and strategic goals in organisations
  • Critically assess the use of various approaches to research collection and data analysis within business research
  • Reflect on and critically analyse the importance of communication within organisations to ensure organisational success
  • Assess the use of traditional marketing and digital marketing within organisations and within different areas

Assessment

This programme exposes learners to various assessment methods including summative and formative approaches including individual assignments, examinations, group power point presentations and individual PowerPoint presentations. Group and individual presentations are used to analyse the communication skills acquired by the learners as well as effective teamwork skills. Moreover, this programme also includes classroom-based assessments and reflective journal which allows the tutor to effectively analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the learners, as well as allows the same learner to further work on their strengths and weaknesses. This will ensure student autonomy as well as allows tutors to support students according to their requirements.

Fees & duration

Classroom

2 Years
Non-EU Nationals7,500 Euro (1st Year)
6,000 Euro (2nd Year)
Will cost you Euro 6,500 after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 7,000 Euro
EU Nationals4,950 Euro x 2 YearsWill cost you Euro 2,970 after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 6,930 Euro

Online

Minimum 18 months, Maximum 24 months
All students3,950 Euro x 2 PartsTotal 7,900 Euro - Will cost you 2,370 Euro after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 5,530 Euro

Fees as published by eie European Business School. Your fee is confirmed only on the invoice issued by eie with your conditional offer. Get Qualified tax-credit figures apply only if you are eligible under Malta Enterprise rules.

Get Qualified — up to 70% back

eie's accredited programmes are eligible under Malta Enterprise's Get Qualified scheme. Eligible self-funded students can recover up to 70% of registration and tuition fees as a tax credit after successfully completing the course.

Recognition

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by eie European Business School and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). MFHEA deems this Undergraduate Higher Diploma to be at MQF Level 5 (120 ECTS) of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning. Exit Awards After successful completion of 60 ECTS students can also opt to exit from the Undergraduate Higher Diploma programme and be awarded the Undergraduate Diploma in Business Administration (MQF Level 5 - 60 ECTS). An Exit Fee (please refer to our Payments and Refund Policy Page for exit fees information) is applicable for any candidate who wishes to exit earlier from this course and obtain the exit award. The exit award fee is not applicable if a candidate withdraws from this course and is not awarded with an exit award. A letter of completion, listing any modules successfully completed, together with an unofficial transcript (confirming that the course was not successfully completed) will be given to such candidate.

How to apply

01

Enquire

Tell Aspire Barcelona what you have studied. We confirm the level Aspire can consider.

02

Offer & invoice

eie aims to send a conditional offer letter and an invoice within 48 hours of your application.

03

Acceptance

Meet the conditions, sign the student agreement and pay — eie then issues a letter of acceptance and a receipt.

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