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Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Business Administration Bachelor.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working profes…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Bachelor
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Duration
4 years
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Total Courses
39
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Total Credits
120
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ECTS Credits
238
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working professionals can balance study with their existing responsibilities.
Faculty are drawn from partner institutions across multiple continents. Every term opens with a syllabus, a clear assessment ledger, and direct access to academic advising — no commute required, no campus assumed.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
39
courses · 120 Credits
Across 8 semesters
Across 8 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG101
Academic English I
Reading, writing, and presentation skills for university-level study.
Core
3
0
3
5
MAT101
Business Mathematics
Algebra, functions, equations, and quantitative reasoning for business problems.
Core
3
0
3
6
ITS101
Introduction to Information Systems
Computing fundamentals, productivity software, and digital literacy for managers.
Core
2
2
3
5
ECO101
Microeconomics
Consumer choice, firm behavior, market structures, and price formation.
Core
3
0
3
7
MGT101
Principles of Management
Foundations of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in modern organizations.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG102
Academic English II
Argumentation, source integration, and academic genres for business writing.
Core
3
0
3
5
COM101
Business Communication
Professional writing, presentations, and intercultural communication.
Core
3
0
3
6
ACC101
Financial Accounting
Recording, classifying, and reporting financial transactions under IFRS basics.
Core
3
0
3
7
ECO102
Macroeconomics
National income, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, and growth.
Core
3
0
3
6
MAT102
Statistics for Business
Descriptive statistics, probability, and inference applied to business data.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
FIN201
Business Finance
Time value of money, capital budgeting, and the cost of capital.
Core
3
0
3
7
LAW201
Business Law
Contracts, agency, partnership, and company law for managers.
Core
3
0
3
4
ACC201
Managerial Accounting
Cost behavior, budgeting, variance analysis, and decision-relevant costing.
Core
3
0
3
6
OPS201
Operations Management
Process design, capacity, quality, inventory, and supply-chain basics.
Core
3
0
3
6
MKT201
Principles of Marketing
Consumer behavior, segmentation, the marketing mix, and brand strategy.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENT202
Entrepreneurship
Opportunity recognition, business modeling, and lean startup practice.
Core
3
0
3
6
HRM202
Human Resource Management
Recruitment, performance, compensation, and employee development.
Core
3
0
3
6
MIS202
Management Information Systems
ERP, CRM, and data-driven decision support across functional areas.
Core
2
2
3
6
OBH202
Organizational Behavior
Motivation, teams, leadership, culture, and change in organizations.
Core
3
0
3
6
STT202
Quantitative Methods for Business
Linear programming, decision trees, and forecasting applied to managerial problems.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 5 · term 5
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
BBA351
Business Analytics
Descriptive and predictive analytics with spreadsheets and BI tools.
Elective
2
2
3
5
FIN301
Corporate Finance
Capital structure, dividend policy, mergers, and firm valuation.
Core
3
0
3
7
INT301
International Business
Globalization, FDI, trade institutions, and managing across borders.
Core
3
0
3
6
PRJ301
Project Management
Scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholders across the project life cycle.
Core
3
0
3
5
STR301
Strategic Management
Industry analysis, competitive advantage, and corporate strategy frameworks.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 6 · term 6
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ETH302
Business Ethics & Sustainability
Stakeholder responsibility, ESG, and ethical decision frameworks.
Core
3
0
3
5
MKT302
Digital Marketing
Search, social, content, email, and analytics-driven campaign design.
Core
3
0
3
6
BBA361
Investment & Portfolio Management
Portfolio theory, equity and fixed-income, and behavioral finance basics.
Elective
3
0
3
6
BBA362
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Distributive and integrative bargaining, mediation, and dispute resolution.
Elective
3
0
3
5
OPS302
Supply Chain Management
Procurement, logistics, distribution networks, and supplier relationships.
Core
3
0
3
6
VII
Semester 7 · term 7
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
BBA471
E-Commerce & Platform Business
Marketplace design, two-sided platforms, and digital business models.
Elective
3
0
3
6
BBA472
Family Business & SMEs
Governance, succession, and growth challenges in family-owned firms.
Elective
3
0
3
5
INT401
Internship
Supervised industry placement with reflective portfolio.
Core
0
6
3
7
MGT401
Leadership & Change
Transformational leadership, organizational change, and culture stewardship.
Core
3
0
3
6
RES401
Research Methods in Business
Research design, data collection, and statistical analysis for business.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 8 · term 8
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CAP402
Capstone Project
Integrative consulting project for an external client, defended publicly.
Core
0
8
6
12
BBA481
Innovation Management
Stage-gate, design thinking, and portfolio approaches to innovation.
Elective
3
0
3
6
BBA483
Public Speaking & Executive Presence
Stage presence, narrative structure, and persuasive delivery.
Elective
2
2
3
6
BBA482
Risk Management
Enterprise risk frameworks, insurance, derivatives, and operational risk.
Elective
3
0
3
6
Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$20 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for Business Administration, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.