BSc in Business Administration
Bachelor · 4-year programme
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Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences · Department of Business Administration
Programme guide
Preparing qualified business leaders who can shape the future.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The programme at a glance
- Qualification
- BSc in Business Administration
- Related departments
- Business Administration; Finance and Banking
- Course load
- 4 – 7 courses / semester
- Specialisation declared
- after 55 units
- Elective courses
- 12 units
- Graduation requirement
- 132 credit units
Vision, Mission & Goals
Vision
To lead and excel in teaching, training, research and professional practice in business administration, and to prepare qualified managers and leaders who can innovate and compete, contributing to development and serving society.
Mission
The Department provides distinguished academic and professional education in business administration in line with quality and academic accreditation standards. It develops students’ knowledge and skills in management, leadership, entrepreneurship and digitalisation, supports research and innovation, and strengthens partnerships with employers and the community – preparing students to compete in the labour market and graduating professionals with strong capabilities and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Goals
The programme aims to:
- Prepare academically and professionally qualified graduates across the fields of business administration, in line with local and international labour-market needs.
- Develop analytical thinking, decision-making and management problem-solving skills using scientific methods and modern technologies.
- Strengthen students’ leadership, teamwork, effective communication and professional ethics.
- Prepare students to use management information systems, data analysis and business intelligence to support decisions.
- Develop innovation and entrepreneurship skills and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives and ventures.
- Promote governance, risk management and total quality management in organisations.
- Link theory with practice through applied research, graduation projects and field training.
- Support research and community service that help address management and development challenges in Libya.
- Enable graduates to keep pace with digital transformation and developments in the global business environment.
- Instil a culture of lifelong learning and professional development in students and graduates.
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About the department
The Department of Business Administration is one of the core academic departments of Sirte Gulf International University. It prepares academically and professionally qualified graduates in management and business through a programme that combines theory with practical application, with a focus on leadership, analytical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and entrepreneurship.
The Department keeps pace with developments in the business environment, responds to labour-market needs and builds partnerships with public- and private-sector organisations.
Department values
The Department’s work rests on a set of institutional values:
- Quality and excellence
- Integrity and transparency
- Professional and social responsibility
- Innovation and creativity
- Applying regulations and standards rigorously
- Teamwork
- Commitment and continuous improvement
- Respect for diversity and partnership
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Intended learning outcomes
Graduates are expected to demonstrate:
Knowledge and understanding
- A1 Command of modern management concepts and theories.
- A2 Understanding of management functions and the principles of planning, organising, leading and controlling.
- A3 Understanding of marketing, financial management, human resources and operations.
- A4 Understanding of management information systems, digital transformation and business intelligence.
- A5 Awareness of governance, risk management and entrepreneurship.
Intellectual skills
- B1 Analysing management problems and making sound decisions.
- B2 Applying analytical and critical thinking to management issues.
- B3 Evaluating organisational performance and proposing improvements.
- B4 Interpreting management and financial data and indicators.
- B5 Comparing management alternatives and choosing the most suitable.
Practical and professional skills
- C1 Using modern technologies and management information systems.
- C2 Applying human resources, marketing and operations management methods.
- C3 Preparing management reports and analysing data.
- C4 Using business intelligence and digital tools in the workplace.
- C5 Carrying out applied research, studies and management projects.
General and transferable skills
- D1 Professional communication skills.
- D2 Teamwork and leadership.
- D3 Professional ethics and social responsibility.
- D4 Using modern technology for learning and work.
- D5 Self-directed learning and continuous professional development.
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Programme structure
| Course category | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General courses (College requirements) | 51 units | 39% |
| Compulsory courses (Department requirements) | 59 units | 44% |
| General courses (University requirements) | 11 units | 8% |
| Elective courses | 12 units | 9% |
| Total | 132 units | 100% |
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Fields of study
The programme covers the core fields of business administration, including:
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Admission and continuation
Admission
Admission to and continuation in the programme require:
- Successful completion of the University and College requirements.
- A pass in the Principles of Management courses with at least a “Good” grade.
- Compliance with the University’s academic regulations.
- Meeting the registration and academic advising requirements.
Continuing in the programme
- To continue in the programme, students declare their specialisation in Business Administration in the fourth semester, after completing at least 55 credit units and passing the Principles of Management courses with an average of at least 65% (“Good” or above). The declaration form is approved by the Head of Department and the Head of Studies and Examinations.
- Students register for courses according to their semester average – a minimum of 4 courses and a maximum of 7.
Dismissal
A student is dismissed from the programme in any of the following cases:
- Absence for two consecutive semesters without an excuse accepted by the College Council.
- An overall average below 35% in two consecutive semesters.
- An overall average below 50% over four consecutive semesters.
- Committing any offence set out in the applicable laws and regulations.
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Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching and learning
- Lectures
- Seminars and presentations
- Practical training and management applications
- Case studies
- E-learning and interactive teaching
How each course is assessed
| Assessment | When | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-term exam | Week 8 | 30% | Written |
| Attendance and participation | Ongoing | 5% | — |
| Assignments and activities | Ongoing | 5% | — |
| Final exam | Final week | 60% | Written |
| Total | 100% |
Grading scale
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Learning resources and facilities
- Equipped lecture halls.
- Whiteboards and accessories.
- Data projectors.
- Lecture materials provided to students.
- Practical applications and training activities.
- Printed and electronic books and references.
- Websites and e-learning platforms.
- The College library.
- Computer labs and digital applications.
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Quality and accreditation
The Department places quality and continuous improvement among its core priorities, through:
- Regular review and development of the programme and its courses.
- Mapping learning outcomes to courses, learning activities and assessment methods.
- Evaluating students, the programme and faculty through clear mechanisms.
- Using evaluation results and feedback to take improvement actions.
- Involving stakeholders, graduates and employers in developing the programme.
- Supporting the professional development of faculty and administrative staff.
- Providing a supportive learning environment and academic services.
- Documenting practices, results and performance indicators regularly.
- Complying with academic regulations and standards and with quality and institutional accreditation requirements.
A cycle of continuous improvement
The Department develops its performance through a continuous cycle:
- Plan
- Implement
- Evaluate
- Analyse results
- Improve
- Re-evaluate
Quality is therefore more than meeting requirements: it becomes an institutional culture and an ongoing practice aimed at improving the Department’s performance, the quality of its graduates and the satisfaction of those it serves.
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Graduates and careers
Graduate skills
The Department develops a set of key skills in its graduates:
- Leadership and teamwork
- Planning and organising
- Analysis and decision-making
- Communication and negotiation
- Managing time and resources
- Using technology and information systems
- Creative thinking and innovation
- Project management
- Adapting to a changing business environment
Career opportunities
Partnership with employers and the community
The Department builds active relationships with community organisations and employers through cooperation, training and joint professional activities, and draws on the views of employers and graduates to develop the programme and raise the quality of its graduates.
Contact
- Institution
- Sirte Gulf International University
- College
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Department
- Department of Business Administration
- Phone
- +218 92 618 4538
- info@sgau.edu.ly
- Website
- www.sgau.edu.ly
- Address
- Musa Ibn Nusair Road, west of the 700 roundabout, near Al-Tawheed Mosque – Sirte.
Preparing qualified business leaders who can shape the future.