BBA (Hons) Business Administration – Lincoln University Pathway
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Lincoln University offers a comprehensive pathway for students who have completed the Level 5 Higher Diploma in Business Administration with General Studies (American Degree Programme). This articulation pathway enables students to build upon their foundational knowledge and progress seamlessly into the final years of their undergraduate studies, culminating in a globally recognised American degree.
Lincoln University accepts a maximum of 90 transfer units towards the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with up to 15 of those drawn from excess mandatory units treated as electives. Students who complete the full 28-module Higher Diploma (14 mandatory + 14 elective units) are eligible for maximum credit transfer, allowing them to complete their BBA with just 33 additional units – representing significant time and cost savings.
Lincoln University’s BA in Business Administration program equips students with critical thinking skills, data analysis tools, and the art of effective communications to help you make decisions that influence modern commercial enterprise.
Programme Aims
The BBA programme at Lincoln University is designed to:
Provide students with an in-depth understanding of management theories and current issues in business administration
Develop conceptual frameworks to guide application within organisations operating in an increasingly global and competitive environment
Equip students with critical skills to investigate and evaluate valid and relevant management issues and practices
Foster cross-border management competencies, including intercultural awareness and understanding
Build a coherent body of knowledge on economic, ethical, environmental, legal, political, sociological and technological factors affecting organisational strategy, behaviour and management
Provide a holistic education with wider knowledge and applications in the area of social sciences and humanities
Programme Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of management theories, current issues of management, and the development of conceptual frameworks to guide their application within organisations operating in an increasingly global and competitive environment
Demonstrate and apply critical skills enabling the investigation and evaluation of valid and relevant management issues and practices
Demonstrate command of a range of competencies relevant to cross-border management, including inter-cultural awareness and understanding
Demonstrate a coherent body of knowledge on economic, ethical, environmental, legal, political, sociological and technological factors together with their effects at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour and management of organisations
Acquire a more holistic education with wider knowledge and applications in the area of social sciences and humanities
Programme Structure
Higher Diploma Component (28 Modules)
Students pursuing the Lincoln University pathway must complete all 14 mandatory units and all 14 elective units, totalling 350 UK credits (105 US credits).
Mandatory Units (14 units – 15 UK credits / 4.5 US credits each):
| No | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marketing Management |
| 2 | Operations Management |
| 3 | Intercultural Management |
| 4 | People and Organisation |
| 5 | Internet Marketing |
| 6 | Managing People |
| 7 | Business Accounting |
| 8 | Business Economics |
| 9 | Principles of Marketing |
| 10 | Principles of Management |
| 11 | Business Numeracy and Finance |
| 12 | Information Systems in Business |
| 13 | Business English |
| 14 | Business Law |
Elective Units (14 units – 10 UK credits / 3 US credits each):
| No | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 15 | Managerial Accounting |
| 16 | International Business Environment |
| 17 | College Composition |
| 18 | Academic Writing |
| 19 | College Algebra |
| 20 | Introduction to Sociology |
| 21 | Introduction to Psychology |
| 22 | Introduction to Communication |
| 23 | Introduction to Environmental Studies |
| 24 | Human Geography |
| 25 | Introduction to Politics |
| 26 | Media and Culture |
| 27 | Consumer Behaviour |
| 28 | Entrepreneurship |
Credit Transfer Mapping to Lincoln University
The following table outlines how Higher Diploma units map to Lincoln University courses for credit transfer:
| No | LEB Course | UK Credits | LU Course # | LU Course | Units Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marketing Management | 15 | BA 150 | Core/Ele | 3, 1.5 |
| 2 | Operations Management | 15 | BA 215 | Core/Ele | 3, 1.5 |
| 3 | Intercultural Management | 15 | HUM10 | GE | 3 |
| 4 | People and Organization | 15 | BA 217 | Conc/Ele | 3, 1.5 |
| 5 | Internet Marketing | 15 | BA 263 | Conc/Ele | 3, 1.5 |
| 6 | Managing People | 15 | BA 223 | Elective | 4.5 |
| 7 | Business Accounting | 15 | BA 42 | Core/Ele | 3, 1.5 |
| 8 | Business Economics | 15 | ECON 20A, B | Core/Ele | 3, 3 |
| 9 | Principles of Management | 15 | BA 110 | Core/Ele | 3, 1.5 |
| 10 | Business Numeracy and Finance | 15 | BA 140 | Core/Ele | 3, 1.5 |
| 11 | Information Systems in Business | 15 | CS 10 | GE | 3 |
| 12 | Business English | 15 | ENG 170 | GE | 3 |
| 13 | Business Law | 15 | BA 135 | Conc | 3 |
| 14 | Managerial Accounting | 10 | BA 240 | Core | 3 |
| 15 | International Business Environment | 10 | BA 130 | Core | 3 |
| 16 | College Composition | 10 | ENG 82 | GE | 3 |
| 17 | Academic Writing | 10 | ENG 99 | GE | 3 |
| 18 | College Algebra | 10 | MATH 10 | GE | 3 |
| 19 | Introduction to Psychology | 10 | PSYCH 10 | GE | 3 |
| 20 | Introduction to Communication | 10 | ENG 269 | GE | 3 |
| 21 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 10 | SCI 32 | GE | 3 |
| 22 | Human Geography | 10 | ECON 10 | GE | 3 |
| 23 | Introduction to Politics | 10 | POLSCI 10 | GE | 3 |
| 24 | Media and Culture | 10 | HUM 16 | GE | 3 |
| 25 | Entrepreneurship | 10 | BA 250 | Core | 3 |
Total transfer units: 90
BBA Component – Final Year Modules (33 Units to Complete)
Upon successful transfer of 90 units, students must complete an additional 33 units at Lincoln University to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (total 123 units required for graduation).
The BBA programme is composed of:
| Component | Units |
|---|---|
| General Education (GE) | 45 |
| General Business Administration (GBA) | 42 |
| Concentrations | 21 |
| Elective Courses | 15 |
| Total | 123 |
With 90 units transferred from the Higher Diploma, students complete the remaining 33 units, which typically comprise:
Upper Division Business Core Courses – Advanced study in key business disciplines including:
Business Strategy and Decision-Making
Advanced Marketing Management
Financial Management
Organisational Behaviour and Administration
Business Research Methodology
Managerial Accounting and Financial Control
Operations Management
Concentration Courses (21 units) – Students select a concentration from the following areas:
International Business
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Management Information Systems
Business Communications
Elective Courses (15 units) – Students choose from a range of business electives to customise their learning experience.
Research Seminar and Capstone – Students complete research and capstone components that integrate and apply their learning to real-world business challenges.
Entry Requirements
Higher Diploma Admission Requirements
Applicants shall be admitted based on evidence to suggest that they will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award.
Compulsory Requirement (Applicable to All Countries):
Completion of High School or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution with a minimum cumulative grade point ratio (CGPR) of 2.0.
Country-Specific Requirements:
| Country | Requirement |
|---|---|
| UK | Level 2 (QCF) Diploma; or Five GCSEs at grade C and above |
| China | Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma (高中毕业证书) with the Senior Secondary Academic Proficiency Test (普通高中学业水平考试) / Huikao (会考) with a minimum grade of 70% (B) |
| Hong Kong | Minimum HKDSE 2-2-2 or 48 UCAS points |
| Sri Lanka | 2 Sri Lankan GCE Advanced Level (A/L) |
| Malaysia | 5 SPM credits at grade C and above; or 2 STPM Principal Pass at grade C and above |
English Language Proficiency:
Entry requires a minimum competency in English equivalent to IELTS 5.5, or O Level English, or equivalent Credit Pass.
Progression to Lincoln University BBA
Upon successful completion of the Higher Diploma, students must meet Lincoln University’s standard admission requirements for transfer students, including:
Successful completion of all 28 modules of the Higher Diploma
Meeting Lincoln University’s English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 5.5 & Above)
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Compliance with any additional admission criteria set by Lincoln University
Mode of Delivery
The Higher Diploma component offers two flexible delivery modes:
Mode A: Blended Learning
Each taught unit includes 8 hours of face-to-face lectures
Supported by self-study using Online Learning Resources
Online interactions with the Unit Leader
Mode B: Fully Online
Each taught unit includes 8 hours of asynchronous classes, tutorials and interaction with the Unit Leader
Supported by self-study using Online Learning Resources
Pre-recorded video lectures for each unit
All students undergo an online induction workshop (not assessed) aimed at acquiring e-learning skills for the use of the Online Learning portal and E-library. The induction covers academic expectations, regulations, and the concept of independent learning, delivered through pre-recorded video.
The programme employs student-centred learning approaches, incorporating Cooperative Learning and Problem-Based Learning into the teaching-learning-assessment strategies. Self-directed learning resources are available to support delivery.
Duration
Lincoln University Pathway:
Minimum duration: 2 years 4 months
Maximum duration: 3 years 4 months (including any resits or deferments)
Programme Structure:
3 intakes per year
In each semester, students undertake three units delivered over a duration of three calendar months
The Board of Examiners has the right to terminate any student who does not successfully complete all the requirements of the programme within the applicable maximum duration from the commencement date, unless a prior extension has been granted.
Assessment
The programme employs a comprehensive assessment strategy designed to evaluate student performance effectively:
Assessment Methods:
Written coursework (essays, reports, case analyses, or scenario problem-based assignments of between 1,600 and 1,800 words)
Multiple Choice Questions (for certain units)
Grading Structure:
| Marks | Classification |
|---|---|
| 70% and above | Distinction |
| 60% – 69% | Merit |
| 50% – 59% | Pass |
| 49% and below | Fail |
Resits: Students who fail a unit may be permitted to resubmit the unit assignment (subject to additional charge). A maximum of two resits are permitted for a given unit.
Progression
Upon successful completion of the 28-module Higher Diploma and meeting Lincoln University’s admission requirements, students progress directly into the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Lincoln University, California, USA.
Total Credits Required for BBA Graduation:
Higher Diploma transfer credits: 90 units
Additional units to complete at Lincoln University: 33 units
Total for BBA graduation: 123 units
This articulation pathway represents a significant acceleration compared to traditional four-year programmes, allowing students to complete their bachelor’s degree in a shorter timeframe while receiving a comprehensive, globally recognised education from Lincoln University, California
