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Business Administration

Business Administration

Bachelor of Science

The world of business is vast. A degree in business administration will allow you to play the field before settling into the niche and position that best fits your strengths and interests.

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Program Highlights

Key features of this program

Academic Resources

Access to library and academic support services

Passionate Faculty

Expert instructors with real-world experience

Career Services

Guidance and support for post-graduation success

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program provides instruction and learning experiences for students, leading them to successful careers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. This is a broad program addressing all functional areas of business within a framework that integrates these functions into a comprehensive business strategy.
Results

Program Outcomes

Core requirements in the program consist of such business administration courses as macroeconomics, microeconomics, marketing, finance, business communications, accounting, statistics and more. If you’re interested in various aspects of business and management, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Friends University provides a comprehensive knowledge base for many areas of the business world.

Available Specializations

  • Human Resource Management
  • Production/Operations Management
  • Strategic Management
  • General Management

Admission Requirements

a.         O’level

 

5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other 2 subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.

b.         Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third-Class degree or a minimum of lower Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution

 

c.         Master’s Degree (MSc)

      i.    The candidate must have a first degree in Business Administration or Management with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University

     ii.    A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied.

                        i.         MBA degree in Business Administration or Management with an FCGPA of 3.50 on a 5point scale

         d.   MPhil/PhD

            The candidate must have a Master’s degree in  Business Administration with an FCGPA of not less than 3.20 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University

 

 

e.         Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

A candidate who holds a master’s degree in Business Administration with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 60%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied

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