We welcome students who envision pursuing a career as entrepreneurs, accountants, human resource managers, marketing professionals or brokers of global business deals. Our focus is to stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit and provide a strong foundation for our students to further their training in this area. Since it began offering Associate Degrees in 2004, the Department of Business has expanded its degree options for both full-time and part-time study.
Our programmes of study culminate with an internship component. Our industry partners and students have benefitted from this venture for over 40 years.
Students are expected to pass all courses with an accumulation of 72 credits in order to be eligible for graduation. Additionally, they must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 or above in order to successfully complete their programme of study.
The two-year associate degree in accounting will give students a basic foundation in business and accounting disciplines. Students who pursue this program can seek employment in many different organisations such as government, banks, and accounting firms. Further, this program also lays the foundation for students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
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Students who pursue a two-year Associate Degree in Business Administration will be prepared for all aspects of the business including Management Economics, Business Administration, and Customer Service. It will also provide students with the foundation for furthering their education toward a bachelor’s degree.
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The Associate Degree in Human Resource Management will equip students with the knowledge needed to deal with all human resource issues in the business world. Students who enroll in this program will be on the pathway to becoming human resource professionals and should have knowledge about the recruitment of personnel, training and development of employees, and staffing upon completion of the program.
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This course in International Business is geared towards giving students knowledge of how business is conducted internationally. Students will explore topics covering global trade, international marketing, and management functions. They will also learn how to function politically, economically, and socially when conducting business internationally.
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Students who enroll in the Associate Degree in Marketing will examine the reasons behind consumer purchase decisions, and how to incentivize persons to buy products through retail sales, branding, and promotion. They will also build foundation skills in graphic design and garner knowledge on how to prepare a marketing plan.
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The level of practical applications aptly prepares graduates for the world of work.
