BSc(Hons) Business Management

In particular, learners shall develop a strategic perspective on real-world business and general management practice using the most recent casestudies and research. The programme will enhance the ability to evaluate and analyse evidence and implement appropriate solutions in any business environment. The programme should also prepare

for a career at senior management level through the development of enhanced personal and interpersonal skills

General Entry Requirements

I. EITHER “Credit” in at least three subjects at School Certificate or General  Certificate of Education O-Level or equivalent and “Pass” in at least two subjects at  Higher School Certificate or General Certificate of Education Advanced Level or  equivalent;

II. OR An appropriate equivalent Diploma/Certificate/Foundation Course acceptable to  the Open University of Mauritius.

III. Learners who do not qualify under options I and II may register for Foundation  Courses offered by The Open University of Mauritius. Those who complete the Foundation Courses successfully will be eligible for registration for the relevant degree programmes.

IV. OR Qualifications awarded by other universities and institutions, which are  acceptable to by the Open University of Mauritius as satisfying the minimum  requirements for admission.

V. Mature candidates having a strong background of work experience and uncertified learning may be assessed for entry to programmes through the Accreditation of Prior learning (APL) and the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Please consult the General Rules and Regulations of the Open University of Mauritius for  further details.

Minimum Requirements for Awards

 (i) Degree Award

For the award of the degree, all modules of the programme, including work  placement, must be completed. Except for the work placement module, every  module carries 4 credits except the dissertation carries 6 credits.

(ii) Diploma Award

The diploma is provided as a possible exit point in the programme. A learner may opt for a Diploma in Accounting provided s/he satisfies the minimum requirements, as specified below has obtained a minimum of 60 credits.

Programme Duration

Normal                        Maximum

Diploma:        2 years                          3 years

Degree:           3 years                        6 years

Programme Plan

YEAR 1

SEMESTER ONE

• Accounting Fundamentals
• Business Economics
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Management and Marketing Principles

SEMESTER TWO

• Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Business Law
• Organisational Behaviour and Analysis
• Business Communication Skills
• Quantitative Methods for Business
• IT Essentials

YEAR 2

SEMESTER ONE

• Human Resource Management
• Operation and Logistics Management I
• Management Accounting
• Business Finance
• Management Information System

 SEMESTER TWO

• Business Research Methods
• Operation and Logistics Management II
• Marketing Management
• Management
• Financial Statement Analysis for Business

YEAR 3

SEMESTER ONE

• International Business Management
• International Marketing
• International Finance
• Quality Management

SEMESTER TWO

• Project Management
• Business Strategy and Change
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Dissertation

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Application from 18 of November 2013 to 02 of December 2013