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Programme Information

Required Credits/Units: 480

Nature of the programme

The programme is an online programme composed of 20 modules that may be taken on a full-time basis or a part-time basis, depending on the circumstances and needs of the student. Each module lasts seven weeks and the material is available online 24 hours per day, seven days per week during that period. The student may opt to supplement the online programme during this period with face-to-face tutorials in a blended approach.  

During the taught modules students interact virtually with their tutor and fellow class students. The number of students taking any one module is limited to 30, thus encouraging personalised interaction and sharing of knowledge and experiences among students from a diverse background.

The module material and e-library access is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for the duration of the modules through a purpose-designed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through the VLE, in addition to their module material, students are able to gain instant access to thousands of the latest versions of text-books and journals from Unicaf University’s e-library to support their work. The recommended textbooks and the entire e-library are directly available to the student from their VLE platform at the click of a button. Through the online library help desk, students are able to request for further reading materials that they may need.

Aim of the programme

The aim of Unicaf University’s Bachelor of Arts programme in Business Administration is to develop the students’ intellectual capacity, executive personality, and managerial skills in a way that enables them to assume entry-level managerial positions in business and industry and other organizations, and to enable them to initiate entrepreneurial business ventures.

The structured online approach provides a unique self-directed learning experience for the student and promotes a practical application of the learning generated through the programme.

The online nature of the programme facilitates the ability of people in full-time employment to access the programme, while remaining accessible to individuals who wish to be full time students.

The programme emphasizes sharing of professional experiences with tutors and peers and is particularly relevant to people already employed in the business sector and / or in general administration and management, and wish to enhance their learning through sharing and analyzing their work experience with others in a similar situation.   

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi bachelor degree programmes are as outlined below.  Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.

·         Regular admission to a Bachelor degree programme requires the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with 6 credit passes (grades 1-6) including English or international equivalent qualfication

·         Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be considered for entry.

·         Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant area may be considered for credit transfer.

·         English proficiency; grade 6 or better on the Malawi School Certificate of Education or equivalent

·         Copy of valid passport or national ID

Programme Outline

Foundation Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-BA-IND100 Induction Module 0.00
UU-FNT-103 Introduction to Bachelor Degree 0.00

Year 1

Required Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-COM-1010-MW Introduction to Information Technology 24.00
UU-ENG-1002-MW Academic Writing 24.00
UU-ECO-1004-MW Mathematics for Economics and Business 24.00
UU-ACG-1100-MW Foundations of Accounting and Finance 24.00
UU-MAN-1110-MW Management 24.00

Year 2

Required Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-BBA-1007/2007-MW Business Communication 24.00
UU-MTH-2000-MW Statistics 24.00
UU-ECO-1010/2010-MW Micro and Macro Economics 24.00
UU-FNE-2660-MW Managerial Accounting and Finance 24.00
UU-BBA-2012-MW Organizational Behaviour 24.00

Year 3

Required Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-LAW-3300-MW Corporate and Business Law 24.00
UU-BBA-3003-MW Business Ethics 24.00
UU-MAN-1120/3010-MW Operations Management 24.00
UU-MKT-3000-MW Marketing 24.00
UU-BBA-3044-MW Human Resource Management 24.00

Year 4

Required Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
UU-BBA-2020/4020-MW Strategy 24.00
UU-MAN-4009-MW Innovation and Entrepreneurship 24.00
UU-BBA-4002-MW Global and Digital Business 24.00
UU-BBA-4016-MW Business Simulation 24.00
UU-BBA-4010-MW Business Research Methods and Project 24.00
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