EAI Bachelor of Business Administration (Full/Advanced Entry)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme, delivered by Severn Business College in partnership with Euro American Education and awarded by the Euro American Institute (EAI) Malta, provides a rigorous and comprehensive foundation in business management and leadership for emerging professionals. Aligned with Level 6 of both the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), this fully online undergraduate qualification confers internationally recognised credentials that unlock diverse career trajectories and advanced postgraduate study pathways. The curriculum encompasses core business disciplines including marketing, finance, human resources, and strategic management, delivered through a flexible distance-learning model tailored to the needs of modern students.
The BBA degree is conferred by EAI Malta, an institution licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) as a Higher Education Institution (Licence No. 2024-032), authorising the delivery of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programmes across EQF/MQF Levels 6, 7, and 8. EAI Malta’s qualifications command broad international standing, recognised by approximately 57 signatory nations under the Lisbon Recognition Convention, as well as globally via the ENIC-NARIC network and the UNESCO Global Convention. Furthermore, as a designated World Education Services (WES) Digital Partner, EAI facilitates secure electronic credential verification, with all qualifications formally authenticated by a Maltese Public Notary to ensure absolute academic integrity and global mobility. Sample Certificate.

Advanced Entry via RPL/Top-Up

Applicants holding a relevant Level 4 and 5 qualifications may qualify for advanced entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Up to 50% of course credits (exceedable in exceptional cases) may be exempted if prior learning outcomes align with the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) curriculum. Furthermore, credit transfer provisions is also available to facilitate progression to a top-up degree. To ensure contemporary relevance, prior qualifications must have been awarded within the preceding five years.

Subject to a 20% distance learning discount (15% + 5%)*, the BBA programme incorporating up to 50% or greater RPL exemption or a top-up pathway offers two payment options: (i) a £100 intention to study fee plus a £3950 full payment; or (ii) a £100 fee plus 12 monthly instalments of £350.

This reduced fee encompasses essential academic provisions, including tutorial support, learning materials, assessments, and certification. Prior learning will be evaluated by the Admissions team to determine eligibility and credit exemptions.

Entry Requirements

The minimum age to register for this programme is 18. Prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are required for those wishing to undertake this programme:

A level (or equivalent) or

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or

Mature applicant with GCSE (or equivalent) and work experience and

IELTS 5.5 or CEFR level B2 (if applicable)

Course Structure

EAI Bachelor of Business Administration (180 ECTS) consists of:

Year 1

Unit	Unit Level	ECTS
Leadership and People Management	5	6
Essentials of IT	5	6
Management of Human Resources	5	6
Finance and Accounting	5	6
Organisational Behaviour and Performance	5	6
Leading and Managing Teams	5	6
Marketing for Managers	5	6
Principles and Concepts of Strategy	5	6
Supply Chain Management	5	6
Macroeconomics	5	6

Year 2

Unit	Unit Level	ECTS
Operating in a Global Context	5	6
Business Law for Managers	5	6
Management Accounting and Decision Making	5	6
Business Startup; Conception to Market	5	6
Digital Strategy of Business	5	6
Academic Writing and Research Skills	5	6
Operations Management	5	6
Cost Accounting	5	6
Sustainable Business Practices	5	6
Management Accounting	5	6

Year 3

Unit	Unit Level	ECTS
Strategic Human Resource Management	6	6
Entrepreneurship Development	6	6
Corporate and Business Law	6	6
Customer Relationship Management	6	6
Quantitative Methods in a Business Context	6	6
Environmental Management	6	6
Business Operation	6	6
Investment Banking	6	6
Business Research Project	6	12