Associate Degree in
Business Administration




Course Index: AS01BA

The Associate Degree in Business Administration is equivalent to the first two years of the Bachelors Degree in
Business Administration.  The programme is instructed over 64 weeks and normally takes two years for completion
beyond the high School Diploma.  
                                                                                      
Following are the Education requirements for the Associate Degree.
-        No less than 65 semester credits of coursework.
-        A minimum grade point average of 2.00 (C).
-        Completion of the General Core Component.
-        Up to one credit in physical education may be earned.
-        A cumulative grade point average of 2.25(C+) for courses in the major field.

The Objectives of the Associate Degree:
- To prepare the student with the essential prerequisite for further studies.
- To equip the student with specialised knowledge to enter the work force as a well rounded business person.
- To develop competencies which satisfy the needs of a changing global economy.
- To create a formal foundation for continuous learning.

General Education Requirements:
1. General Studies    24 Credits
2. Core Component : 29 Credits.
3. Electives:                 9 Credits


Admission Requirements for the Undergraduate Diploma

Students are admitted to the Diploma Program based on a number of factors.  


1. REGULAR ADMISSIONS

For Regular Admission students are required to provide evidence of passes in five Caribbean Examination Council
(CXC) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) passes (at a minimum of level 3 or grade C), which should include
English Language.   One Secondary School Certificate (SSC) pass at range 4 or 5 may be accepted along with the
four CXC and GCE O’level passes.

2. PROVISIONAL ADMISSIONS

Provisional Admission is granted to high school seniors awaiting external results until the results of the
examination are available.  However, students must fulfill the requirements of the acceptance letter within 7 months of
application, or the student will be required to withdraw.

Provisions are in place for Mature Age Students with less than the required passes.  The mature entrance
examination is developed for applicants over the age of 25 who have less than the five required subjects to enter the
program.  This examination is presented in three sections: English and Mathematics, General Paper and a pertinent
case study.    

Additionally, Interviews and recommendations from employers are assessed prior to the granting of admission.  A
maximum of nine credits will be allowed for the first semester.  The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 to
advance to the following semester.   
1. General Studies:   24 CREDITS
Two courses in Mathematics.
Two courses in English.
One course in Information Technology or equivalent
proficiency.
One course in Religion.
Two courses in the social sciences:  sociology, psychology,
economics, political sciences, international relations.
2. Core Components:   29 CREDITS     
BA 101 Business Organisation and Environment (3)
BA 102 Effective Business Communication (3)
BA 103 Principles of Management  (3
BA 201 Principles of Accounting 1  - Financial Accounting  (3)
BA 202 Principles of Accounting 11- Managerial Accounting  (3)
BA 203 Principles of Human Resource Management (3)
BA 205 Principles of Marketing and Promotions  (3)
BA 207 Principles of Business Law (3)
BA 208 Business Ethics (3)
BA 307 Internship Writing and Communication (2)
3. Electives :   9 CREDITS  Choose a specialisation from the following:
AS01-1.  Management    

BA 314 Managing Finances (3)    BA321 Supervisory Management (3)    BA 421  Office  Administration (3)
AS01-11. Financial Accounting   
(Prerequisite: BA 201-02 Accounting  1-11)       

EC 302  Money and Banking (3)  BA 322  Microcomputer Applications in Accounting (3)  BA 314  Managing Finance (3)
AS01-111.  Human Resource Management

BA329      Industrial Relations (3)     BA320 Personnel Training and Development (3)     BA321 Supervisory Management (3)
AS01-1V.  Office Administration  
(Prerequisites: Keying 1-11)   

BA  315  Managing Information (3)   BA  421  Office Administration (3)    
IT 201 Communication, Document Production, Data Management and Integration  (3)
ASO1-V.  Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Pre-requisites: IT 101-102

IT 201  Communication, Document Production, Data Management and Integration (3) IT 203  Presentation Authoring (3)
IT 205  Business Charts (3)   
AS01-V1. Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Options
Choose from Unit 1-30: courses totaling maximum 135 hrs/9 Credits

Unit 1  Introduction to Travel and Tourism and Hospitality Services (15 hrs)
Unit 2. Hotel Reception & Front Office Management (15 hrs)
Unit 3. Cookery, Bakery and Food Service (15 hrs)
Unit 4. Food and Beverage Service (15 hrs)
Unit 5. Hotel Housekeeping (15 hrs)
Unit 6. Applied Customer Care (15 hrs)
Unit 7. Airline Operations(15 hrs)
Unit 8. Conversational French for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality 1-11(60 hrs)
Unit 9 & 10. Conversational Spanish for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality 1-11 (60 hrs)
Unit 11 & 12. Conversational English for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality (15hrs)
Unit 13. Event and Entertainment Management (15 hrs)
Unit 14. Grooming and Professionalism (15 hrs)
Unit 15 & 16. Spa Management 1- 11(60 hrs)
Unit 17. Travel Agency Services and Operations(15 hrs)
Unit 18. International Business and Leisure Travel (15 hrs)
Unit 19. Specialised Tourism (15 hrs)
Unit 20. Destination Management (15 hrs)
Unit 21. Tour Planning, Design and Marketing (15 hrs)
Unit 22. Travel Organisations (15 hrs)
Unit 23 & 24.  Entertainment Coordinating and the Performing Arts (60 hrs)
Unit 25. Geography of Travel and Tourism (W. Hemisphere) (15 hrs)        
Unit 27. Hospitality and Tourism Law (15 hrs)
Unit 28. Spa and Health Club Operations (15 hrs)
AS01-V11. Free Electives

Choose from courses in the department, to the total of 9 credits

This is an Undergraduate Programme approved for Work and Travel-USA and Student Loan.
On Campus Classes
Distant Learning
Study Abroad Programme