Bahrain Polytechnic

Bachelor of Business

Programme length

8 Semesters (Full-Time)

Programme Entry Requirements

Applicants need to be competent at English and Maths and can show this by:

Passing the English and Maths selection tests at the required entry level; or
Passing English and Maths in the foundation programme [CAP]

Majors

Marketing
Management
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Human Resource Management*
Business Tourism*

*Subject to validation

Introduction & Programme Aims

Introduction & Programme Aims Graduates of the Bachelor of Business will have a broad understanding of the business environment as well as technical and employability skills.
Graduates will have the skills to enable them to be successful in their chosen career whether it is banking and finance, management, accounting, sales or marketing.

A broad-based business knowledge
An understanding of the capabilities within, a specialised business field
English language suitable for modern global business
The confidence and skills to be life-long learners
Academic and personal capability
Abilities to expand their knowledge, adapt and apply skills such as research and critical thinking to any situation
Awareness of global issues and the role they will play as members of the international community
An understanding of real-life sociological and ethical issues

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business will have a broad understanding of the business environment as well as the necessary technical skills to allow them to be successful in their chosen career.

They will:

Be competent in their major field of study
Be critical thinkers in business
Understand the business environment and how businesses work in society
Have knowledge of different business strategies
Be self starters

Teaching and Assessment

The programme is delivered through a mixture of interactive classroom lectures that involves case scenario analysis and problem-solving tasks, research projects, computer lab workshops, guest speakers, online forums and discussions, selfdirected learning, small business set-up experiences and group tasks. Assessment for the programme is achievement-based, and assessment methods may be drawn from:

Practical business projects
Written reports/projects/portfolios/essays/ reflective journals
Presentations
Case studies
Tests and examinations
Research projects
Assessments may be a combination of individual and group work

Career Opportunities

Career pathways include but are not limited to:

Marketing:

Market analysis
Marketing coordination
Brand management

Management:

Management consultancy
Production supervision

Accounting:

Charted accountancy
Financial management
Management accountancy

Banking and Finance:

Commercial banking
Fund management
Investment banking

Teaching and Assessment

Practical business projects
Written reports/projects/portfolios/essays/ reflective journals
Presentations
Case studies
Tests and examinations
Research projects
Assessments may be a combination of individual and group work

Industry Project

Students are required to complete a full-semester course (The Industry Project) based around a real world business problem in the final year of the programme.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Business (Unendorsed degree)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance)
Bachelor of Business (Management)
Bachelor of Business (Double Major)

Summary of Programme Structure

To be awarded a Bachelor of Business degree, students must complete a four year programme of study.

In the first two years of the programme, students will study core business courses that are the foundation for their major subjects.

Major subjects are studied in years three and four and include banking and finance, management, accounting, and marketing.

Contact

Student Information Centre Bahrain Polytechnic Isa Town Campus, Building 8 Working Hours: 9 am to 3 pm, Sunday to Thursday
	+973 1789 7000
	+973 1789 7009
	studentinfo@polytechnic.bh
	www.polytechnic.bh