Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Programme description
Aim and Objectives of the Programme
The programme aims to develop students’ intellectual capacity, leadership potential, and practical managerial skills, preparing them for entry-level managerial positions, and to equip students with the entrepreneurial mind-set needed to launch and grow ventures in today's fast-evolving, competitive, and technology-driven global market.
The objectives of the programme are for the student to:
1. Gain knowledge of business processes and management.
2. Gain an awareness of operational and technological advances applied to business.
3. Develop analytical skills to ethically address problems and challenges.
4. Develop skills to critically evaluate business opportunities and risks and take appropriate decisions.
5. Appreciate and explore opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
6. Communicate their ideas effectively.
7. Enhance their continuing personal and professional development.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
The minimum entry requirements to the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration programme are outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international qualifications accepted.
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with 6 credit passes (grades 1–6) including English and a pass in Mathematics; or international equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be considered for entry.
- Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant area may be considered for credit transfer.
- English proficiency; grade 6 or better on the Malawi School Certificate of Education or equivalent.
- Copy of valid passport or national ID.
Programme pathway
Foundation Courses
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
|
UU-BA-IND100
Induction Module
|
0.00 |
|
UU-FNT-103
Introduction to Bachelor Degree
|
0.00 |
Year 1
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
|
UU-COM-1010-MW
Introduction to Information Technology
|
24.00 |
|
UU-ENG-1002-MW
Academic Writing
|
24.00 |
|
UU-ECO-1004-MW
Mathematics for Economics and Business
|
24.00 |
|
UU-FFA-1005-MW
Foundations of Financial Accounting
|
24.00 |
|
UU-MAN-1110-MW
Management
|
24.00 |
Year 2
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
|
UU-MTH-2000-MW
Statistics
|
24.00 |
|
UU-ECO-2010-MW
Micro and Macro Economics
|
24.00 |
|
UU-MFN-2030-MW
Managerial Finance
|
24.00 |
|
UU-BBA-2012-MW
Organisational Behaviour
|
24.00 |
|
UU-LAW-2050-MW
Corporate and Business Law
|
24.00 |
Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
|
UU-BBA-3003-MW
Business Ethics
|
24.00 |
|
UU-MAN-3010-MW
Operations Management
|
24.00 |
|
UU-MKT-3000-MW
Marketing
|
24.00 |
|
UU-BBA-3044-MW
Human Resource Management
|
24.00 |
|
UU-MAN-3050-MW
Strategic Management
|
24.00 |
Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
|
UU-MAN-4009-MW
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
|
24.00 |
|
UU-BBA-4002-MW-V2
Global and Digital Business Transformation
|
24.00 |
|
UU-BBA-4016-MW
Business Simulation
|
24.00 |
|
UU-BBA-4040-MW
Business Research Methods
|
24.00 |
|
UU-CBS-4040-MW
Client Based Study
|
24.00 |