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A BA in Psychology equips students with a thorough grounding in both theory and practice. The program focuses on understanding how people think, develop, and interact. Students learn how the brain works, how it changes with age, and how humans perceive and interpret behavior. The program also emphasizes the social aspects of psychology, as well as the qualitative and quantitative skills required for research and practice in the field. ## Objectives & Outcomes **General Objectives** * to develop the student’s capacity to think, write and speak effectively and creatively; * to develop an appreciation of and respect for social, moral, and ethical values as the foundation of one’s relationship to others and one’s responsibilities to community and country; * to develop the students analytical, decision-making and communication competencies together with those qualities of self-reliance, responsibility, integrity and self-awareness which will promote personal achievement and contribution to organizations; * to build breadth of perspective through the general education requirements and provide sufficient specialization to meet basic professional and career requirements; * to provide the student with the basic requirements for academic and/or career advancement. **Specific Objectives** * to provide the students with a solid training in psychology and its methods. * to foster awareness of contemporary developments and issues in psychology. * to prepare students for careers in fields that utilize knowledge of psychology and its methods. Such fields might include: applied research, human resources and health services. * to provide graduates with a thorough academic basis for advancing to higher level education in psychology and related disciplines. Such preparation can lead to professions in a wide range of specialized fields, such as, within: mental health, applied research, education, and human resources management. **Learning Outcomes** Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to: * have detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of current models, theories, concepts, research and issues in key areas of Psychology. * apply a wide range of psychological concepts to understand behavior in various contexts. * confidently engage in conducting research, including the design and analysis of experiments, questionnaires and of qualitative research methods. * evaluate information in order to plan and implement investigative and research strategies. * work independently within a structured context. * work effectively in a team * Appreciate the importance of professional development. * take responsibility for her own learning and self-development * demonstrate the ability to comprehend and synthesize creatively multiple perspectives ## Employment Opportunities Mental Health Services, Applied Research, Human Resources Management, Schools, Occupational Health.

The Department of Accounting and Finance is strongly committed to providing high-quality education and training in the functional disciplines of accounting and finance. A diverse group of academics with professional and academic experience and expertise in a variety of areas of accounting and finance, including corporate finance, risk management, and public finance, compose the department. The programmes offered by the Accounting and Finance Department offer a curriculum that maps to the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) academic benchmarks and yet satisfies the accreditation requirements of the ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, AIA, the CPA, Australia and the CPA, Ireland, for examination and exemption purposes. #### **Programme objectives** The Accounting and Finance programme aims to provide high-quality education and training in the functional disciplines of accounting and finance. In formulating the programme, consideration was given to the possibility of earning exemptions from British Professional Chartered Accountancy bodies, given that accountancy qualifications are primarily designed to help the business community meet its obligations for keeping accurate accounting records and for making sound financial decisions. The programme took cognizance of the fact that academic courses offered at the university should prepare students to meet the practical needs of industry and the profession. In particular, the Accounting and Finance programme aims to help the students to develop an understanding of the concepts and analytical skills to study, report, and analyze business activities effectively, through offering a curriculum that maps to the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) academic benchmarks and yet satisfies the accreditation requirements of the ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, AIA, the CPA, Australia and the CPA, Ireland, for examination and exemption purposes.

It is an exciting opportunity to combine your studies in Hospitality Management with a study and career focus on Hotel Management. Our pathway draws upon both extensive theoretical knowledge and day-to-day know how and is designed for people that want to develop and upgrade their career in the Hotel Industry. Graduates of this program, therefore, the benefit of a range of attractive career opportunities since the Hospitality and Tourism field is the fastest growing employment sector in the economy of Cyprus. ## BA in Tourism in Hospitality Management ## COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE **MAJOR REQUIREMENT** * HOSP-100 INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY R * TOU-100 INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM R * GER-100 GERMAN LANGUAGE I R * ENG-200 ENGLISH WRITING R * CSC-105 COMPUTER APPLICATION R * HOSP-102 INTRODUCTION TO HOTEL AND CATERING MANAGEMENT R * TOU-200 AIRLINE AND TRAVEL OPERATIONS R * ENG-210 ADVANCED ENGLISH R * GER-102 GERMAN LANGUAGE II R * ACC-103 ACCOUNTING I R * HOSP-200 FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS R * HOSP-202 HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT R * GRE-100 GREEK LANGUAGE I R * TMGT-101 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT R * ACC-203 ACCOUNTING II R * HOSP-206 INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT R * HOSP-208 FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL R * GRE-102 GREEK LANGUAGE II R * BUS-201 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT R * MGT-202 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR R * HOSP-300 RESTAURANT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT R * ENG-300 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION R * MTH-102 MATHS R * ECO-104 MICROECONOMICS R * HOSP-302 FACILITIES LAYOUT AND DESIGN R * MTH-204 STATISTICS R * HRM-305 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT R * MKT-303 MARKETING R * TOU-306 INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY R * TOU-308 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM R * ECO-205 MACROECONOMICS R * MIS-214 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM R * MGT-301 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT R * HOSP-400 MANAGING QUALITY SERVICES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY R * HOSP-402 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM LAW R * BUS-212 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: NEW VENTURE DEVELOPMENT R * HRM-402 EMPLOYEE RELATION R **BUSINESS ELECTIVES** * CSC-302 INTRODUCTION TO E-BUSINESS E * FIN-304 FINANCIAL REPORTING E * FIN-403 FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND AUDITING E * BUS-404 BUSINESS STRATEGY E * MKT-405 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION E * MKT-401 MARKETING INTELLIGENCE E * BUS-224 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY E * SOC-205 UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL CHANGE E * MKT-321 SOCIAL MARKETING E * BUS-342 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS E * ECO-323 MONEY AND BANKING E * ECO-325 DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS AND POLICY E * MKT-412 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING STRATEGY E * MKT-414 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR E * BUS-424 BUSINESS POLICY AND CORPORATE STRATEGY E **GENERAL EDUCATION** * BUS-324 CHANGE AND CREATIVITY IN ORGANISATIONS E * HST-105 EUROPEAN HISTORY E * HST-100 CYPRUS HISTORY E * LAW-423 INTERNATIONAL LAW IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY E * LAW-424 HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER E * BUS-326 EUROPEAN INTEGRATION E * FRE-100 FRENCH LANGUAGE I E * FRE-102 FRENCH LANGUAGE II E * SCO-100 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY E * PSY-100 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY E **HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ELECTIVES** * HOSP-304 MEETINGS, EVENTS AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT E * TOU-300 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURISM E * HOSP-316 INNOVATION IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY E * HOSP-318 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HOSPITALITY E * TOU-322 RURAL TOURISM E * TOU-324 TOURISM, HERITAGE, AND SOCIETY E * HOSP-114 SUMMER PRACTICUM I (Non-Credit) Ε * HOSP-214 SUMMER PRACTICUM II (Non-Credit) Ε * HOSP-314 SUMMER PRACTICUM III (Non-Credit)