About BSc in Business Management

A Bachelor of Science (BSc) Business Management with the University of Zambia will empower you with the ability to strategically challenge and innovate core operational functions of local businesses in line with global standards. 

With the increasing use of AI in the business management industry, we’ve adapted our BSc in management to equip our graduates with a strong ability to translate technical knowledge in a way that is applicable to the practices of a wide audience.

It’s a combination of deep inter-disciplinary knowledge that global businesses require; complemented by creative skills such as strategic thinking, ethical and socially responsible decision-making, change management, leadership through change, working with cross-cultural demographics, and more.

YEAR 1

SEM1011Business Communication 2
SEM1021Introduction to Information Management & Technology
GSB1031 Financial Accounting
SEM1041Introduction to Statistical Methods
SEM1042Fundamentals of Management Accounting
SEM1062Business Law
ECN1115Introduction to Microeconomics Theory

YEAR 2

BSM1012Fundamentals of Marketing
SEM2010Organizational Behavior & Leadership
ECN1215Introduction to Macroeconomics Theory
SEM2021Corporate Governance & Business Ethics
SEM4011Research Methods 2
SEM3010Strategic Management 2
SEM4021Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development
BAF1112Fundamentals of Finance

YEAR 3

BSM2022E – Marketing
BBM3020Strategic Supply Chain Management 2
HRM1010Foundations of Human Resource Management
BBM3010Operations Management
BBM4011Sustainable Innovation Management
BAF4192International Business Environment
BAF2112Financial Markets & Derivatives
BAF3022Managerial Economics 2

YEAR 4

BBM4022International & Comparative Public Management
HRM4041Human Resource Management Systems
SEM4034Research Project

 

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Lusaka, 10101 Zambia

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Overview

A BSc in Business Management is an undergraduate degree that is perfect for developing highly valued, transferable skills that are essential to work in a busy corporate environment. Our graduates are renowned for their ability to deal with complex issues, lead management teams, and make complex business decisions that are relevant to multiple organisational structures, making them a strong addition to the global workplace. In the first year of this degree at UNZA, you will lay the foundations of your learning of business acumen.

Course topics include business accounting, commercial law, data analytics, microeconomics, statistics, and business technology. In years 2-4 of your degree, you will focus more on the technical, human and social skills required for business management.

Supply-chain management, sustainability in business, human resources, governance, ethics, and entrepreneurship all take center stage. With a BSc Business Management, you will graduate from the University of Zambia ready for a career in the 21st century business world, and beyond.

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BSc in business management admission requirements

Admission Requirements

Simply submit a copy of your transcripts with your application online:

  • Online application 
  • Scanned Copy of NRC or Passport 
  • A high school grade 12 certificate
  • 6 (Credit)- score or better in 5 subjects including English

International Students Welcome:

  • International students must meet the same admissions requirements
  • Visa not required

Duration

This is a 4-year programme designed to prepare students to immediately apply the skills, knowledge and competencies.

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All BSc Programmes

Zambian NationalsInternational Students
Application Fee150 ZMK15 USD
Year 124,500 ZMK2450 USD
Year 228,000 ZMK2800 USD
Year 328,000 ZMK2800 USD
Year 414,000 ZMK1400 USD
Technology Fee (Per Year)400 ZMK40 USD
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What Can You do With a Business Management Degree

A BSc Business Management degree with the University of Zambia opens up a world of opportunity for our graduates. Past students have found themselves in a professional position of planning sales strategies for video gaming enterprises, negotiating international trade deals,  designing and leading the launch of space travel start-ups, and cybersecurity roles.

Or, if entrepreneurship is more your style, our business management distance learning program will equip you with the skills needed to create your own business or to take on business and management roles within creative industries like fashion, media, or non profit organizations.

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FAQs

What is a Bachelor of Science in Business Management?

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management is an undergraduate degree that focuses on developing fundamental business management skills most employers are looking for in a new hire. During their studies, our students learn how successful companies are organized, core principles that drive success, leadership fundamentals, and people management. At UNZA, you will study a range of topics including business law, marketing, economics, finance, and accounting.

Where could a BSc in Management take you?

The most common jobs for UNZA Business Management graduates include roles such as Manager / Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Management, Business Manager, Retail Manager, and may also lead to a career as a senior level executive.