Bachelor's Programme in Business Administration

Study programme code BACØKAD

ECTS credits 180

Admission requirements Completion of general upper-secondary education.

Recommended previous knowledge A solid background in mathematics is recommended Two courses in mathematics are offered. One builds on 1MA and the other builds on R1 or S1+S2 or 2MX. Students lacking a solid background in mathematics should count on working extensively in mathematics. A solid background in English and Business Administration is also recommended.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes Upon completion of the programme, graduates of the Bachelor programme in Business Administration will: have basic skills in business and economics, community economics, market strategy and methodology have sufficient skills in accounting and economic analysis, organization and management subjects and marketing and methodology subjects to evaluate opportunities and limitations in a company's situation, both short-term and long-term have built up particular skills within a chosen breadth component, either: business administration, accounting, auditing, real estate development and administration, public administration, public policy or another one-year programme that has been approved as a breadth component in the study programme

Teaching methods Several different instructional forms are utilised. In the first half of the programme large group lectures and group work is most common. Due to several options the group lectures will be smaller in the second half of the programme. The teaching language is Norwegian, with exception of some courses in the 2. and 3. year, which are taught in English.

Assessment methods Several courses require the submission of written assignments (done individually or in groups) in order for the student to take the final examination, and some courses contain oral presentations. See each course description for details. Most courses have individual written examinations with graded assessment.

Student exchange Students may go on exchange during spring semester of the programme's second year or during the third year of the programme. Contact International Office or International Academic Coordinator at the Faculty for further details.

Requirements for continuing in the study programme In the fall semester in second year students will have to choose a third-year component. In case of limited places offered on the various third-year components students will be ranked from the number of credits and the grades from the first year. Students should not lack more than 15 credits from the firste two years if they choose one of the following third-year component: Auditing, Accounting or Business Administration.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The bachelor programme in Business Administration is a general educational foundation for working in either private sector, organisations or public sector. If specific elective courses in law and accounting are chosen in the fourth, fifth and sixt semester, the education will meet the authorisation requirements concerning the theoretical training necessary to become a Registered Auditor or Authorised Accountant. To become a Registered Auditor or an authorised Accountant also requires practical training. See Kredittilsynet's web page for more information. The elective courses in the last three semesters gives a solid basis for work as an Authorised Accountant, Registered Auditor, Executive Officer or Mid-Level Manager in Public Administration or work in the Real Estate business. Students may also obtain basic skills for running their own business or work in the field of shipping, accounting, financial management or human resource management. Completion of the three-year programme awards the graduate with the degree of Bachelor in Business Administration. It is possible to terminate the study programme after the second academic year and receive the Norwegian degree "Høgskolekandidat" in Business Administration. Students who have completed the Bachelor programme in Business Administration will be qualified for acceptance into the Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration (Siviløkonom) at University of Agder. Students who have completed the third-year component Public Politics will be qualified for acceptance into the Master's Degree Programme in Public Policy and Management at University of Agder. The bachelor programme also gives a solid basis for further education at other national or international institutions.

Qualification awarded Completion of the three-year programme awards the graduate with the degree of Bachelor in Business Administration.