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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Background Information on the Department

The Department of Business Administration was among the pioneer departments in the School of Business Studies (SOBS), Christopher University and it was one of the three start-up departments in the School. The department currently runs the B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Business Administration.

The B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Business Administration is a four-year programme for UTME candidates and a three-year programme for Direct Entry candidates. The programme is designed to provide graduates with a broad based background in preparation for a successful career in a variety of occupations as outlined in the philosophy and objectives. It is also to provide a solid academic base upon which to build more advanced degrees (M.Sc., Ph.D) for the graduate, if s/he so desired.

The Department is imbued with the philosophy of producing graduates that are relevant to the needs of the economy and can develop on their own enterprises that are sustainable and adaptable to the changes in economic the demand of the country. This makes the Department to develop programmes that have the necessary capacity to enhance self-reliance in students and stimulate their interest toward entrepreneurship development.

It is the desire of the Department that graduates from the Department will imbibe self-discipline, integrity and competency. The Department aims to be a model in the field of entrepreneurial study in Nigeria and to produce the prototype model of entrepreneurial study that is adaptable to the Nigerian context.

Programme Title: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Business Administration.

Philosophy of the Programme

The philosophy underlying the B.Sc. degree in Business Administration programme is to develop the mind, impart both theoretical and practical knowledge in the individual student and develop their self-confidence, and help them to be innovative and self-reliant in the field of administration.

The vision of the Business Administration programme is to equip the graduates of the programme with the theoretical and professional skills needed to fulfill the country’s dream of being the economic powerhouse of not only the West African sub-region, but Africa and the world at large.

Objective of the programme:

The major objectives of the degree programme in Business Administration are:

To train and equip graduates who will become captains of industry and commerce and international affairs analysts, including lobbyists who would see Africa and the whole world as the marketplace;
To provide basic knowledge and skills needed for the understanding and analysis of problems related to the management and administration of industrial, commercial, public, and other organisations;
To equip students with knowledge and skills of decision making, especially the analytical skills needed for recognising, defining and solving problems;
To develop in students leadership and interpersonal relations skills in management.

Mode of Admission and Admission Requirements

Candidates intending to major in Business Administration must satisfy the University and School of Business Studies (SOBS) admission requirements. There are two modes of admission into the B.Sc. (Hons) Business Administration programme.

UTME Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for admission into Christopher University are credit level passes in five (5) subjects at the SSCE/GCE O’Levels, NECO/NABTEB or its equivalent, obtained in Economics and any other social sciences subject at not more than two (2) sittings. The subjects passed must include English Language and Mathematics. For admission into the B.Sc degree Business Administration programme, the UTME candidates must pass JAMB in the following subjects; Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other social sciences subject.

Direct Entry Requirements

In addition to meeting the U.T.M.E requirements, candidates seeking admission into the 3-year Direct Entry programme, any of the following qualifications can be considered:

Higher National Diploma (HND) in all aspects of Business and Financial Studies;
JUPEB, IJMB, National Diploma (ND), NCE with at least a lower credit in all aspects of Business and Financial Studies;
A holder of Christopher University Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Mass Communication, Public Relations & Marketing, and Political Science or equivalent diploma from a university recognized by the Senate with at least a lower credit;
GCE Advanced Levels with passes in at least two subjects, Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accounting, Geography, and Government.

B.Sc Business Administration

100 Level Business Administration

100 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS III	Introduction to Business I	3	C
2	ACC 111	Introduction to Accounting & Financial Reporting I	3	C
3	ECO 111	Principles of Economics I	3	C
4	BAF 111	Introduction to Finance I	3	C
5	MAT 111	Mathematics I	3	C
6	PSY 111	Introduction to Psychology	2	R
7	GST 111	Communication in English I	2	C
8	GST 112	Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence	2	C
9	GST 113	Use of Library, Study Skills & ICT	2	C
TOTAL			23

100 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS 121	Introduction to Business II	3	C
2	ACC 121	Introduction to Accounting & Financial Reporting II	3	C
3	ECO 121	Principles of Economics II	3	C
4	BAF 121	Introduction to Finance II	3	C
5	MAT 121	Mathematics II	3	C
6	COM 121	Introduction to Computer	2	R
7	GST 121	Communication in English II	2	C
8	GST 122	History and Philosophy of Science	2	C
9	GST 123	Nigerian Peoples and Culture	2	C
TOTAL			23

200 Level Business Administration

200 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS 211	Principles of Management 1	3	C
2	BUS 212	Business Statistics I	3	C
3	BUS 213	Principles of Marketing I	3	C
4	ACC 211	Financial Accounting & Reporting I	3	C
5	ACC 213	Cost Accounting I	2	C
6	ECO 211	Economic Theory (Microeconomics)	2	C
7	LAW 214	Business Law	2	C
8	GST 211	Health Awareness & Environmental Sustainable Development	2	C
9	GST 212	Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies	2	C
TOTAL			22

Status: C= Compulsory, R= Required, E= Elective

200 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS 221	Principles of Management 1I	3	C
2	BUS 222	Business Statistics II	3	C
3	BUS 223	Principles of Marketing II	3	C
4	BUS 224	Business Communication Skill	2	C
5	ACC 221	Financial Accounting & Reporting II	3	C
6	ACC 222	Cost Accounting II	3	C
7	ECO 222	Economic Theory (Macroeconomics)	2	C
8	GST 222	Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	2	C
TOTAL			21

Status: C= Compulsory, R= Required, E= Elective

300 Level Business Administration

300 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS 311	Management Information System	3	C
2	BUS 312	Organisational Behaviour	3	C
3	BUS 313	Human Resources Management	3	C
4	BUS 314	Financial Management	3	C
5	LAW 314	Company Law	3	E
6	ACC 312	Management Accounting I	3	R
7	ESP 311	Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills	2	C
TOTAL			20
TOTAL			20

Status: C= Compulsory, R= Required, E= Elective

300 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS 321	Research Methods	3	C
2	BUS 322	Industrial Relations	2	R
3	BUS 323	Production Management	3	C
4	BUS 324	Management Theory	3	C
5	BUS 325	Total Quality Management	3	C
6	BUS 326	Management of Small & Medium Scale Enterprises	3	C
7	BUS 327	Innovation Management	2	C
8	ACC 322	Management Accounting II	3	R
TOTAL			22
TOTAL			22

Status: C= Compulsory, R= Required, E= Elective

400 Level Business Administration

400 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS 411	Business Policy & Strategy I	3	C
2	BUS 412	Analysis for Business Decisions	3	C
3	BUS 413	Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Management	2	E
4	BUS 414	Corporate Planning	3	C
5	BUS 415	Advanced Organisational Behaviour	3	C
6	BUS 416	Comparative Management	2	E
6	ECO 315	International Economics I	3	E
TOTAL			19

400 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	BUS 421	Business Policy & Strategy II	3	C
2	BUS 422	Entrepreneurial Development	2	C
3	BUS 423	Financial Management	2	C
4	BUS 424	International Business (Globalization & Business)	2	C
5	BUS 425	Business Ethics	2	E
6	BUS 499	Project/Original Essay	6	C
7	ECO 325	International Economics II	2	E
TOTAL			19

B.Sc Marketing

100 Level Marketing

None

200 Level Marketing

Common Courses:
Introduction To Psychology: 3
Economic Theory: 3
Elements Of Marketing: 3
Total Credit Units: 9

300 Level Marketing

Common Courses:
Promotion: 3
Consumer Behaviour: 3
Distribution And Sales Management: 3
Financial Management: 3
Production Management: 3
Total Credit Units: 15

400 Level Marketing

Common Courses: Marketing Research: 3
Marketing Management: 3
Business Policy: 3
Analysis For Business Decision: 3
International Business: 3
Total Credit Units: 15

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