The Associate Degree in Business Administration has been designed to develop and equip individuals with the required skills and knowledge for a range of specialist and generalist business professions. It provides social and personal development; strategies and principles around understanding organizational management, marketing, and finance; and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of workplace environments.
This Associate Degree in Business Administration is designed to give students skills in mathematics writing and communication plus core knowledge in management, accounting, marketing, law and finance, in addition to access to courses in the fields of commerce, and information communication technology to gain employment at the entry and supervisory levels of various industries.
The Associate degree in Business Administration is an excellent training option for anyone who has an aptitude for the world of business and commerce. The programme is aimed at addressing the needs of a wide cross-section of individuals, whether there is a long-term objective to pursue a career in the field of management with a business organization or to become an entrepreneur. In both situations, a basic knowledge of the world of business will keep you in good stead. The Associate degree in Business Administration provides graduates with the fundamental tools that are needed for entry-level jobs and for venturing into the entrepreneurial arena.
What will you Learn?
At the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- work in a business organization performing various entry-level functions
- communicate using the jargon of the business industry
- communicate and write reports to customers
- supervise junior employees in business organizations;
- work effectively in a team;
- demonstrate ethical behavior and decision-making;
- appreciate and adopt the principles of life-long learning and ongoing professional development
- apply principles and concepts from the various branches of business operation
- demonstrate basic accounting, marketing, human resource, and supervisory skills in business organizations
Entry Requirements
To matriculate to the programme applicants must fulfill one of the following:
- Pass five (5) or more CSEC/GCE O’ level/Secondary School Certificate (SSC) level subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades I, II or III/A, B, or C/ National Assessment ranges IV or V. Grade III pass must be after June 1998 for CSEC.
- Pass at least four (4) CSEC/GCE O’ level/Secondary School Certificate (SSC) level subjects and pursue the additional subject within the first year or College/pursue two/three foundation courses as prescribed by the College (conditions apply)
- Candidates seeking entry may use NCTVET level 2 to 4 qualifications as one of the 5 subjects required for matriculation, but must also possess CSEC/GCE O’Level/SSC subjects
- Candidates seeking entry may use City and Guilds Stage 3 Mathematics and English Language
- Mature Student Entry- Applications falling in this category must be over Twenty Five (25) years old, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a specialized area of the industry for e.g. Hospitality, Accounts, Construction and Information Technology. Each applicant must submit an academic portfolio for individual assessment. Must possess at least 3 CSEC or equivalent subjects. English Language is mandatory.
N.B. Employment portfolio should include- certificates of achievement, resume, job descriptions, character and professional reference letters and community involvement.
Application Process
- 1 Passport size photograph,
- Picture ID (to be copied),
- Proof of qualification
- Completed application form
- Birth certificate
- Marriage Certificate and/or deed poll
Who should attend?
- Persons with industry experience seeking certification in business administration
- Persons with industry experience who need formal training
- Persons who want to change their career path
- High school graduates
Career Opportunities: