Slides for use in informative course at Bahrain Polytechnic

1. Explore the Bachelor of
Business Degree

2. Overview
This presentation will give you an overview of the
Bachelor of Business programme at Bahrain
Polytechnic. It will help you in exploring this
programme and industry – helping you make
informed decisions before choosing your major.
In particular this presentation will cover what a
degree in Business will enable you to do, how
will you be different than other Business
graduates, what the entry requirements are,
what the Majors are, and possible career
options as well as other important information.

3. No matter what your aspirations are,
Business surely resides in them.
Graduates with a business degree can be found in
nearly every industry and sector of the economy;
engineering, ICT, hospitality, education,
manufacturing, government, transport and even as
self-employed entrepreneurs. The future
opportunities for business graduates are limitless!
What will a degree in Business give me?

4. The Bachelor of Business will give you a broad
understanding of the business environment as well
as well as the necessary technical skills to allow you
to be successful in your chosen career those skills
include both the technical and employability skills.
Amongst other things, you will be able to:
• understand the business environment and how
businesses work in society;
• be knowledgeable about different business
strategies;
• become self starters;
cont….

5. • continued…
• have the confidence and skills to be life-long learners;
• apply skills such as research and critical thinking to
any situation;
• understand real-life sociological and ethical issues;
• develop some of the life skills that are required for
sound decision making such as personal finance and
organizational skills; and
• apply problem solving skills not only in a Business
context, but also to real life situations.

6. How will I be different from the others?
It has been said that the market is full of
Business graduates. This is not completely
true. Our graduates have always had one
of the top employment rates.
Most of our first Business graduates obtained
employment within 6 months of finishing their
studies in many different organizations
including small and medium sized
businesses, large companies and government
organizations. To learn about what makes our
graduates different, look at the next slide.

7. How is it delivered?
Producing work ready graduates is at
the centre of our the Bahrain
Polytechnic mission. To do this we use
the following:
• Problem Based Learning (PBL);
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL); and
• Employability Skills (ES).

8. Problem Based Learning?
Please watch the PBL Video

9. Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
• WIL enhances and develops students’ employability
skills by collaborating with different industries &
organisations in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Programmes offered at Bahrain Polytechnic are all
designed to give students maximum exposure to real
work placement in real organisations through:
 Student Work placement
 Student Industry Project
 Student Industrial Visit
 Guest Speakers

10. Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
MARKETING
General Business Courses
MANAGEMENT BANKING &
FINANCE
ACCOUNTING
Industry Projects
Sem.
5-7
Bachelor in Business
LOGISTICS
Sem. 8
Sem.
1 - 4

11. • Graduate Recruitment Event
• Bahrain Polytechnic offers graduating students
the opportunity to market themselves in front
of employers from many industries in order to
get employment opportunities.
• The graduates have a few minutes to present
themselves on stage in front of many Human
Resource managers and hiring companies. This
service is offered by the Career Employment
Centre.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

12. Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
• Zain
• GOYS
• Naseej
• EDB
• GPIC
• BECA
• BMMI
• Bahrain Flour Mills Co.
• Small & Craft Industries
Directorate
• Masterbook
• Darwish Company
• Hanging Gardens
• Mumtalakat
• Bahrain Airport Services
• British School
• GAA
• Yateem Centre
• Bahrain Duty Free
• Optica
• Ministry Of Agriculture
• AECOM
• Family Bank
• Alosra Supermarkets
• Bahrain Association of Banks
• And ……..

13. Employability Skills
The term ‘Employability Skills’ attempts to
describe the generic competencies that
are needed by all people for effective
participation in work. ‘Employability Skills’
are the skills you need to enter, stay in
and progress in the world of work.
(Conference Board of Canada, 2009)

14. Employability Skills
The Eight Bahrain Polytechnic Employability
Skills are:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Initiative and Enterprise
• Planning and Organising
• Self-Management
• Learning
• Technology

15. Employability Skills
Communication
Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and
harmonious relationships across employees and customers
Team work
Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others
Problem solving
Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs
within a growing and diversifying economy
Initiative and enterprise
Apply resourcefulness, innovation & strategic thinking to a
range of workplace situations

16. Employability Skills
Planning and organisation
Plan and manage their working lives
Self management
Demonstrate self-discipline and adaptability, and be able to
plan and achieve personal and professional goals
Learning
Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning
throughout the lifespan
Technology
Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their
personal and professional lives

17. How is it delivered?
The programme is delivered through a mixture
of interactive classroom lectures that involve
case scenario analysis, problem-solving tasks,
research projects, computer lab workshops,
online forums and discussions, self-directed
learning, small business set-up experiences
and group tasks.
These are the skills that the market needs
from Business graduates

18. To join the Business programme you need to
be competent in English and Maths. You
can show this by either:
• Passing the English and Maths selection
tests at the required entry level; or
• Passing English and General Maths in the
Certificate of Academic Preparation (CAP).
What are the requirements?

19. You can choose one of these five majors:
• Accounting
• Management
• Marketing
• Banking and Finance
• Human Resource Management
OR
Take a double-major through combining any of the
two majors above.
What are the available majors?

20. Career pathways include but are not limited to:
Accounting
• Chartered Accountant
• Chief Financial Officer
• Corporate Accountant
• External Audit Partner/Manager/Supervisor
• Internal Auditor
• Management Accountant
• Tax Adviser
What can I be in the future?

21. Career pathways include but are not limited to:
Management:
• Account Executive
• Business Manager
• Business Researcher
• Events Advisor
• Management Consultant
• Operations Manager
• Production Supervisor
• Project Manager
What can I be in the future?

22. What can I be in the future?
Career pathways include but are not limited to:
Marketing
• Brand Manager
• Content Marketer
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Market Analyst
• Marketing Coordinator
• Product Manager
• Public Relations Executive
• SEO Executive
• Social Media Specialist

23. Career pathways include but are not limited to:
Banking & Finance
• Commercial Banker
• Commodities Trader
• Corporate Banker
• Corporate Treasurer
• Financial Manager
• Investment Banker
• Portfolio Analyst
• Securities Analyst
What can I be in the future?

24. Career pathways include but are not limited to:
Human Resource Management (HRM)
• General Manager
• HR Business Partner
• HR Manager
• HR Generalist
• HR Specialist
• Management Consultant
What can I be in the future?

25. How long will it take?
If you are a full time student it will normally
take you eight (8) semesters or four years
to earn your Bachelor of Business degree.
If you choose to do a double major, then it
should take a little longer, about four and a
half years.

26. • In the first two years of the programme you will
study core business courses that will be the
foundation for your major subjects.
• At the end of the second year, you will be invited
to apply for the major of your choice. By then, you
are expected to have achieved a minimum of 210
credits.
(Please refer to the ‘Choosing your Major’ information)
How it works?

27. An overview of all the Business courses can
be found here. Please refer to this
throughout your studies with us.
How can I find more about each major?

28. Once you have completed all the required
courses, it will be time for you to show that you
are ready to step into the Business world. Your
last semester of study will take the form of an
industry project (BU8099) which you need to
pass in order to graduate.
Click here to learn more
about industry projects.
Is that all ?

29. How will I be assessed?
No matter what your preferred method of
assessment is, we have got one for you. We are
aware that students have different methods of
learning and so we assess in different manners to
give you the best opportunity to succeed.
These could be:
• Practical business projects or research projects
• Written reports/projects/portfolios/essays/
reflective journals
• Presentations and case studies
• Tests and examinations

30. What other certificates can I obtain?
You can always go for higher studies (Masters or
PHD) or go for professional certificates such as:
• Chartered Certified Accountant
• Chartered Financial analyst (CFA)
• Certified management accountant (CMA)
• Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
(CIPD)
And many others ..
Did you know that the Polytechnic accounting
programme has obtained the ACCA accreditation?

31. What will I become?
Successful graduates of the Bachelor of
Business will:
• be competent in their major field of study;
• be critical thinkers;
• understand the business environment and
how businesses work in society;
• have a working knowledge of different
business strategies; and
• be self starters.

32. And do not forget ..
Good luck in your journey ..

33. Where can I find more information?
• The Bachelor of Business Website
• The Bachelor of Business ‘Choosing
your Major’ slides

34. We hope to see you all in our
industry session where you will
be able to learn more about
each major, meet some senior
business students, ask some
questions and much more …
Regards,
The Business Faculty
Team