Bachelor in Business and Management

The Bachelor's degree in Business and Management (BBM) at Malta Business School covers fundamental business acumen that is transferable over various roles and industries. The course is intended to prepare learners for leadership, management, supervisory, and/or executive levels.

The aim of the BBM program is for the learner to be industry-ready with a comprehensive skill set that includes both the theoretical and practical aspects of business and management. The focus is on the application of theory into practice. The program highlights work-based learning, and work placements are planned throughout the program. This strong emphasis on the practical aspects of work encourages the development of ambitious learners who, in turn, are attractive candidates for future employers.

On completion of this Bachelor's degree in Business and Management learners will be able to:

Knowledge

• Critically understand the role of business and management theoretical concepts, frameworks, principles and methodologies, within a complex and fast-changing business environment, in a range of business areas such as human resources, operations, technology, finance, marketing and strategy
• Evaluate and critique a range of theories, approaches and principles of business and management in fields such as organizational communication, personal development, entrepreneurship, international business, economics (micro and macro) and project management
• Make value judgements based on ethical considerations in their field of work
• Use decisively a range of relevant tools, strategies, methodologies and approaches and keep up-to-date with the latest innovations in the world of business and management

Skills

• Communicate in a range of techniques and over a variety of mediums (face-to-face and using ICT) in an effective and clear manner to management, employees, clients, and other stakeholders using different tools, mediums and channels
• Display a range of personal skills including the capability for lifelong learning, interpersonal and transferable skills, time management, being proactive, working towards deadlines, communicating effectively and articulately, and ethical leadership skills which are essential for a career in business and management
• Gather data using procedures, techniques and methods relevant to the study focus (quantitative and qualitative research), and carry out critical interpretation of the data using ICT techniques and skills, while linking results with appropriate theory
• Use a professional approach to evaluate, critique, and offer suggestions to a range of business and management activities, such as in marketing, finance, and operations, while keeping in mind the connections and relationships between them
• Apply principles of business sustainability to design, develop and implement business plans and decisions
• Develop work-related skills to deal with organisational issues and be able to use problem-solving skills to produce solutions and action plans
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core principles of business and management such as organisational behaviour and human resources, operations and projects, finance, international business, strategy, marketing, personal development, and entrepreneurship
• Critically and creatively interpret, analyse, and appraise detailed theoretical and practical knowledge that underpins the core principles of business and management

Competences

• Actively engage in work-related activities, projects and group work, that encourage the development of team performance and collaboration
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and behaviours, exhibiting creativity and innovation in the management of different resources (such as human, operational, and financial resources)
• Exhibit autonomous and open-minded learning skills in order to further their continuous professional growth and undertake further studies
• Take responsible decisions including when working in a team, or when managing others
• Display creativity and openness in critical thinking skills

Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for:

• Adult learners who wish to follow a career in business
• Working professionals who have been working for a number of years and who would like to acquire knowledge and skills in business and management and thus move ahead in their careers
• Prospective learners with a Level 4 or a Level 5 qualification who are interested in further developing their education

Prerequisites:

• Three MQF/EQF Level 4 individual single subject qualifications and at least 18 years of age. or
• One MQF/EQF Level 4 qualification of at least 120 ECTS, or equivalent and at least 18 years of age. or
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and at least 24 years of age. or
• The MATSEC Matriculation Certificate. This comprises 6 subjects, and includes passes in a language, a science subject, a humanistic subject, and a pass in the subject ‘Systems of Knowledge’. Two of the 6 subjects must be at an Advanced Level, three of the subjects must be at an Intermediate Level and a pass at the 'Systems of Knowledge' subject
• A pass (at least Grade 5 or better) in the Secondary Education Certificate examinations in the following subjects: English language, Mathematics, and one other subject
• At least 18 years of age. or
• Other equivalent (international) qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

All learners must have proficiency in the English language (evidence of use of the English language at work, 0-level pass in the English language, English as the national language or mother tongue, or other equivalent foreign qualifications equating to Common European Framework (at B2), such as IELTS (overall score of 6.0 with no element less than 5.5), Cambridge English (overall score of 169 with minimum scores of 162), TOEFL (at 72) and others.

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About MBS
It's Mission and Vision:

"Helping adults achieve their personal and professional development goals to create value for themselves, their organisations and their communities. The motto of our school has always been, Applying Knowledge for Success. This means that we not only promote the acquisition of knowledge through various methods of learning, but also aid in the development of our learners’ abilities to apply that knowledge to their careers and personal lives, driving them towards success."