BSc in Business Administration with concentration in Operations Management

Admission Criteria
For admission to the programme applicants must:

1. Have successfully completed secondary education and hold a secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent qualification that grants them access to higher education in their country of origin.

2. Demonstrate proof of very good knowledge of the English language, as defined by the Cyprus Public Service Commission. The acceptable evidence of language proficiency recognized by the Public Service Commission are:

i. G.C.E. O-Level in English Language with a grade of “C” or above.
ii. I.G.C.S.E. in English Language with a grade of “C” or above.
iii. E.L.T.S./I.E.L.T.S. with a score of 6 or above (Academic or General Training), provided that the relevant certificate was obtained before 1 January 2010.
iv. It is emphasized that if the certificate was obtained after January 2010 , it will be accepted as evidence only with a score of 6.5–7.
v. Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English with a grade of “C” or above.
vi. T.O.E.F.L. with a score of 550 or above (Paper-based), or T.O.E.F.L. with a score of 213 or above (Computer-based), or TOEFL (Internet-based) with a score of 92 or above.
vii. Certificate of Proficiency in English of the University of Cambridge with a grade of “C” or above.
viii. Certificate of Proficiency in English – University of Michigan.
ix. Anglia Examinations – Proficiency (C1).
x. ESB, Level 3 Certificate in ESOL, International All Modes – C2.

3. Successfully meet admission criteria (International, Pancyprian, or other equivalent Examinations) as follows:

i. Admission criteria for international examinations include the following:

• GCE/IGCSE exams
UCAS Tarrif Achieving 120 points based on 3 GCE A Levels. One of the three subjects must be Mathematics with minimum grade B (40 UCAS points).
One of the GCE A Level examinations can be replaced with a Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) or equivalent with a minimum grade of 18.5/20.

OR

• International Baccalaureate (IB)
34 points. One of the subjects must be Mathematics at Higher Level with minimum grade 6.

OR

• French Baccalaureate
14 points. The student must have completed a course of Mathematics.

ii. Pancyprian Examinations, Panhellenic Examinations, other national or equivalent examinations
Prospective students must have taken the Advanced Mathematics course as a compulsory requirement.

Applicants must also submit:
1) Motivation Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Tuition Fees and Payment
Scholarships and Financial Aid

The programme at a glance
The BSc in Business Administration - Operations Management offers a rigorous and forward-looking education that prepares students to address complex business challenges through analytical thinking, evidence-based decision-making and innovative problem-solving. Combining a comprehensive foundation in business administration with specialised knowledge in operations management and business analytics, the programme equips students with the quantitative, technological and managerial capabilities needed to design, manage and improve organisational processes and systems. Students develop a deep understanding of how organisations transform resources into products and services, coordinate activities across interconnected operations and make effective decisions in environments characterised by uncertainty, complexity and rapid technological change. By integrating business knowledge with analytical techniques and data-driven approaches, the programme fosters a distinctive combination of strategic insight and technical expertise, enabling students to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance organisational performance and create sustainable value.

The programme emphasises the effective design, planning, coordination and continuous improvement of business operations, with particular attention to supply chain management, logistics, social networks, service operations and decision-support systems. Drawing on disciplines such as operations research, statistics, mathematics and information technology, students learn to formulate and analyse real-world business problems, evaluate competing alternatives, optimise the use of resources and develop practical solutions to complex managerial challenges. The programme cultivates critical thinking, analytical confidence, adaptability and a systematic approach to problem-solving, while encouraging students to consider the broader strategic, economic and organisational implications of their decisions.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Graduation Skills
The curriculum will help:

a) equip students with contemporary data analysis techniques and quantitative tools for problem-solving, strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making.

b) develop critical thinking and the ability to analyse complex organisational systems, assess alternative courses of action and make effective, responsible decisions in local and international contexts.

c) foster collaboration, initiative, leadership, entrepreneurship and accountability as essential qualities for effective professional practice and organisational success.

Curriculum Structure
ECTS Credit Distribution

• Core Courses 140
• Specialized Courses Depth 14
• Restricted Elective Breadth 24
• Restricted Elective Depth 30
• Thesis I or Breadth Course 6
• Thesis II or Depth Course 6
• Free Elective 20

TOTAL ECTS 240

Important Information

• Department: Department of Business and Public Administration
• Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management
• Mode of Study: Full time
• Coordinators: Professor Andreas Soteriou (basotir@ucy.ac.cy) and Professor George Hadjinicolas

Assesment and Grading
The final grade of an undergraduate student, and consequently the grade of this Degree (Excellent with Distinction (9.5-10), Excellent (8.5-9.45), Very Good (6.5-8.49), Good (5.5-6.49) and Satisfactory (5-5.49) is calculated as the weighted average of all the courses that the student has successfully completed. The weighting is based on the hours of each course)

After Graduation
Use data to solve problems. Improve systems. Make businesses work better.
Where could an Operations Management degree take you?Every organization depends on processes that deliver products or services. How can businesses reduce delays, plan resources, improve quality or make better decisions when conditions change? Operations Management prepares you to approach questions like these through business knowledge, quantitative analysis and structured problem-solving, with a particular focus on supply chains, logistics, service operations and analytics.

Your first steps after graduation: Possible starting positions include operations analyst, junior business analyst, supply chain or logistics coordinator, demand or inventory planning assistant, process improvement analyst, project coordinator, quality assurance coordinator and graduate operations trainee. More specialized analytical roles may require additional software expertise, qualifications or training. These roles illustrate potential opportunities. Operations Management graduates can choose from several career tracks:

• Operations and supply chain: Operations Analyst, Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner.
• Logistics and transport:Logistics Coordinator, Transport Planner, Distribution Manager.
• Business and data analytics: Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Decision-Support Analyst.
• Process improvement and quality: Process Improvement Specialist, Quality Coordinator, Continuous Improvement Analyst.
• Project and programme management: Project Coordinator, Programme Assistant.
• Consulting:Operations Consultant, Management Consultant.

Turn what you learn into what you do: Imagine investigating why customer orders are delayed, assessing how resources should be allocated, identifying bottlenecks in a service operation or supporting inventory and capacity planning. Drawing on analytics, statistics, mathematics, operations research, information technology and management, you will learn to frame business problems, assess alternatives and present evidence-based recommendations. Projects in supply chain, logistics and data analysis let you work on real operational problems and build a portfolio of quantitative work that employers can see.

Industries and career development: Operations Management skills are relevant to logistics and distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, financial services, technology, consulting and other service sectors. As you gain experience, you may work towards operations management, supply chain planning, business analytics, process excellence, project management or consulting. More advanced specialist and leadership positions normally require further experience or training. Analytical and process skills transfer readily into consulting, finance and technology, so graduates can move between sectors as their careers develop.

Access to Further Studies: For students who enjoy analyzing complex business systems, postgraduate education can offer deeper technical and managerial specialization. Relevant options include Master’s degrees in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Management Science, Operations Research and related fields, alongside broader programmes in Business Administration and Management. These routes can help graduates develop expertise in quantitative modelling, decision-support approaches and the management of complex operations, depending on the chosen course. Research-based master’s programmes can also support progression towards doctoral studies. Some programmes may require additional mathematics, computing or other prerequisites.

Lifelong career support:Throughout your studies you will have access to the University of Cyprus Career Office, with CV and interview workshops, internship placement support, employer events and one-to-one career guidance. Support continues after graduation, so you can return for advice at every stage of your career,