Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)

Short Description

A four-year undergraduate business degree providing foundational knowledge in management, accounting, finance, and marketing with progressive specialization.

Description

The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) is designed to build core competence in business fundamentals and guide students toward specialization in accounting, finance, or marketing. The programme emphasizes conceptual clarity, analytical ability, and practical understanding of business operations. Students progress from basic principles of management and economics to applied areas such as financial management, operations, human resources, entrepreneurship, and strategic management. The degree prepares graduates for professional roles in business, finance, administration, and for progression to postgraduate studies.

Curricular Structure

Programme Overview

• Duration: 4 years
• Structure: Annual system
• Focus Areas: Accounting, Finance, Marketing

First Year

• Financial Accounting
• Business Mathematics
• English for Business Communication
• Business Economics
• Principles of Management

Second Year

• Foundations of Information System and Technology
• Fundamentals of Financial Management
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Law

Third Year

• Production and Operation Management
• Human Resource Management
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Business Research Methods
• Specialization I

Fourth Year

• Management of Co-operative and Micro Lending Institutions
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Management
• Specialization II
• Specialization III

Salient Features

• Strong grounding in core business disciplines
• Progressive specialization in final years
• Emphasis on accounting, finance, and marketing
• Suitable foundation for MBA and MBS programmes
• Delivered through multiple constituent and affiliated campuses

Eligibility

• Completion of 10+2 or equivalent
• Minimum D+ grade or equivalent from a recognised board

Admission Process

• Fulfil minimum academic eligibility
• Apply to an affiliated campus
• Admission as per Far-Western University regulations
• Complete enrollment and registration procedures

Job Prospects

Graduates typically enter roles such as:

• Administrative Officer
• Accounts Assistant
• Finance Officer
• Marketing Assistant
• Human Resource Assistant
• Business Support Executive

With experience, progression extends to managerial and analytical positions.

Prospect Careers

• Financial Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Administrative Services Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Human Resources Assistant
• Financial Clerk
• Administrative Assistant