Department of Business

Department of Business

Department of Business

Overview

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.

 

Associate Degrees

Accounting

International Business

Business Administration

Marketing

Human Resource Management

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.

Entry Requirements

Full-time Programme

Applicants should have 5 subjects to include
 
  • English A
  • Mathematics
  • Any 3 other subjects (Business subjects are an asset)
  • Name and contact information of  two (2) references

 

Part-Time Programme

Working experience is considered
 
  • Mature Applicants
  • 5 years working experience
  • 24 years or older
  • Name and contact information of two (2) references

Programme Details

Accounting

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.

Courses:

  • Applied Communication Skills
  • Business Law
  • Business Mathematics
  • Calculus for Business
  • College Algebra
  • Cost Accounting
  • Elementary Statistics with Business Application
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Financial Accounting II
  • Intermediate Accounting I
  • Intermediate Accounting II
  • Internship
  • Introduction to Academic Writing
  • Introduction to Accounting Information Systems
  • Introduction to Auditing & Assurance
  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Pre-College Algebra
  • Principles of Management
  • Foreign Language Elective
  • Liberal Arts Elective

 

Business Administration

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.

Courses:

  • Applied Communication Skills
  • Business Law I
  • Business Mathematics
  • Calculus for Business
  • College Algebra
  • Finance & Statistics
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Financial Accounting II
  • Human Resource Management
  • Internship
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Introduction to Academic Writing
  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Business Administration
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Operating and Sustaining a Successful Business Enterprise
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Pre-college Algebra
  • Principles of Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Small Business Management
  • Foreign Language Elective
  • Liberal Arts Elective

Human Resource Management

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.

Courses:

  • Applied Communication Skills
  • Business Mathematics
  • College Algebra
  • Compensation & Benefit Management
  • Elementary Statistics with Business Applications
  • Employer/Employee Relation
  • Human Resource Law & Ethics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Internship/Capstone
  • Introduction to Academic Writing
  • Introduction to Business
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Financial Accounting II
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Management Information Systems
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Principles of Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Training & Development
  • Foreign Language Elective
  • Liberal Arts Elective

 

International Business

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.

Courses:

  • Applied Communication Skills
  • Business Law
  • Business Mathematics
  • Caribbean Studies
  • College Algebra
  • Cost Accounting
  • Elementary Statistics with Business Applications
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Financial Accounting II
  • International Business
  • International Marketing
  • Internship
  • Introduction to Academic Writing
  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Organizational Development
  • Principles of Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Foreign Language Elective
  • Liberal Arts Elective

Marketing

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. 

Courses:

  • Advertising and Promotion
  • Applied Communication Skills
  • Business Law
  • Business Mathematics
  • Creating Effective Business Plans
  • Elementary Statistics with Business Application
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Financial Accounting II
  • International Marketing
  • Internship
  • Introduction to Academic Writing
  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Internet Marketing
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Visual Communication in Marketing
  • Marketing Research
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Principles of Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Foreign Language Elective

Why Study Here?

The level of practical applications aptly prepares graduates for the world of work.