Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of accounting while providing special emphasis to the collection, classification, and interpretation of data about business enterprises. Topics to be covered include the functions of an accounting system, the completion of the accounting cycle, and the practice and preparation of financial statements. Prerequisite(s): GE105, IT100, GE131 or its equivalent. Credits: 3

Examines the market mechanisms and forces that create movements in prices of goods and services. The course analyzes the behavior of consumers, costs of production, the distribution of income and the price determination of factors of production, as well as the determination of the level of output that must be produced by a firm or an industry under different market structures to maximize profits or minimize losses. Prerequisite(s): GE105, IT100, GE131. Credits: 3

Covers the overall economic performance of a national economy. The course deals with the determination of the level of the gross national product, employment, prices of goods and services, and the growth of an economy. The course also analyzes the role of money and banking systems, the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the level of output, employment, prices and the effect of international transactions on a national economy. Prerequisite(s): GE105, IT100, GE131. Credits: 3

Introduces students to generic management theories, principles and concepts as expressed by academics and business experts. In the course, students acquire knowledge of key management issues and functions, soft skills and management competencies. More explicitly, students learn how to critically investigate and implement management functions such as planning, organizing, directing and controlling, and develop communication, motivation and decision-making skills in a management context. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, IT100, GE115; Co-requisite(s): GE106. Credits: 3

Examines marketing as an integral part of business management within the wider scope of the firm’s social responsibility and protection of the environment. The course analyzes the function of marketing in an integrated business management context and explores topics such as modern marketing practices, the description of the marketing process, environmental factors, consumer behavior, and the marketing mix. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, GE115, IT100; Co-requisite(s): GE106. Credits: 3

Introduces students to the fundamentals of business finance and develops a conceptual framework for corporate financial management. Topics covered include: the role and value of money within different time periods, the acquisition and allocation of funds, and the basic concepts and techniques of working capital management. The course also emphasizes the use of information by business managers, as to where it can be obtained and how it can be used in investments that involve financing, planning, and control responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): IT100, GE131 or its equivalent. Credits: 3

Business Analytics for Decision Making embraces quantitative data analysis methods for the optimization of decision-making in modern business environments. Students explore data and quantitative models, learn how to computationally resolve real business problems, and implement fundamental concepts and theories in data analytics for business strategic planning and operations. Skills and knowledge on data resources and data resilience to communicate the value of analytics within and across organizations are integrated into the course material. Prerequisite(s): IT100, GE131, 1 core business class. Credits: 3

Provides an understanding of the theories, practices, and contemporary problems in human resource management. Topics include job analysis, recruitment, training and employee development, affirmative action, health and safety, performance appraisal, labor relations, compensation, and productivity improvements. The course also discusses how human capital contributes directly to the success of today’s organizations as well as to the role and performance of the staff manager in business enterprises. Prerequisite(s): 2 core business classes. Credits: 3

In their senior year, students will engage in a three-credit capstone project, which gives them the opportunity to review and apply relevant theories, tools, techniques and strategic-management concepts which they have acquired during their entire course of studies, in combination with whatever working and technological experiences they may possess, to a real-world environment. The course focuses on the strategic management of the entire organization. The development of a strategic process comprises the systematic analysis and evaluation of an organization’s goals, structure, policies, and strategies designed to effectively cope with specific external opportunities and threats. Students will be placed in a realistic professional team situation within which decision-making must consider not only technological issues but also issues of projects, personnel, and risk management, colleague and client interpersonal relationships, as well as time and resource constraints. Students learn to make objective strategic decisions and to justify them orally and in writing. This is an integrative capstone course for graduating business administration students. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all core business requirements. Credits: 3

Introduces students to theoretical and practical aspects of human behavior and management in the workplace. The course focuses on understanding and attaining competencies necessary for effective performance at the organizational, group, and individual levels within the firm. Topics include motivation, organizational structure, job design, group dynamics and teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, power relationships, and organizational change. Prerequisites: None. Credits: 3

Introduces students to theoretical and practical aspects of human behavior and management in the workplace. The course focuses on understanding and attaining competencies necessary for effective performance at the organizational, group, and individual levels within the firm. Topics include motivation, organizational structure, job design, group dynamics and teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, power relationships, and organizational change. Prerequisite(s): 3 core business classes. Credits: 3

Presents tools, techniques, and methodologies of information critical to understanding problems related to the development and use of management systems. The course integrates computer hardware and software concepts with a classical methodology for developing business information systems. It presents the relevant factors in the development of information systems, while discussing the problems of analyzing, designing, and implementing such systems. The collection, storage, and processing of data, reengineering of business processes, and the redesign of the organization’s products, services, procedures, and management structures are also covered. Prerequisite(s): 3 core business classes. Credits: 3

Analyzes the key elements, tools and techniques of operations management as they apply to production planning and the control of goods and services offered by manufacturing or service organizations. Topics include product design, process selection, design of facilities and jobs, quality improvement processes, and integration of these elements into an operating system. Prerequisite(s): 3 core business classes. Credits: 3

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge on starting and managing cutting-edge technology entrepreneurial ventures. Business strategy concepts, market awareness, new technologies, enterprise models for innovative projects and start-ups, resource management, and financing comprise this entrepreneurial specialization for technological innovation in several business industries. Information technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences are some of the many disciplines from which students acquire indispensable learning and become innovative technology venture evangelists. Prerequisite(s): 3 core business classes Credits: 3

Introduces students to methodologies for managing projects within an organizational context, including the processes of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, reporting and closing a project. The course investigates project variables such as scope, time and cost, topics of project integration, quality control, and risk management, the management of changes in organizations that introduce or service information systems. Students learn how to identify project champions, work with user teams, and document project management. Prerequisite(s): 3 core business classes. Credits:3

The course introduces students to EU established policies, EU business basic concepts, principles, management, objectives, and contemporary issues of business organizations. It covers a wide range of topics including, conducting business nationally and internationally, ethics and social responsibility of business enterprises, Greek and European economy, Organizational culture, economy, and society of EU-27, Entrepreneurship and how to start a new business in EU, marketing, and consumer behaviorism. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3

Students at the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program (BSBA) can opt to participate in an internship for a minimum of 480 hours of supervised business practice in a private company or organization. This seminar can be offered to students who have completed all business core curriculum requirements except the Capstone. This internship will help students gain more insights as to the professional requirements of business knowledge and apply in practice methodologies they have learned throughout their coursework. Depending on the number of students opting for the internship there may be a selection process. To successfully pass this course, students need to complete 240 hours as interns in companies or organizations and submit an evaluation report of their experience. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all core business requirements Credits: 3

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of risk management as a systematic, iterative approach which includes risk planning, identification, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, response planning, and monitoring & control.
Topics covered in this course include techniques in identifying risks (brainstorming, reviewing historical data, affinity diagrams, and expert interviews), quantitative and qualitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo simulations, decision tree analyses, probability/impact matrices, expected value), and the crafting and execution of risk response strategies and techniques.

This course prepares students to navigate political and project risk with frameworks and tools in order to meet the demands of an organization or business. Students will develop an understanding of management responsibilities amidst market competition, uncertainty, and an array of new technological and social forces shaping the business landscape. Prerequisite(s): None