Career Diplomas
with the Cambridge International Diploma in Business
Course Index: DIP03

We have developed exciting careers JUST WITH YOU IN MIND.  

Take advantage of our one year easy payment plan, flexible schedule, interesting courses and numerous
travel opportunities.  Our courses provide a world of opportunities for you to earn local and international
certifications and qualify for the many job opportunities that await you in the following fields;

Airline Operation for Flight Attendants and Customer Agents

Human Resource Management

Financial Accounting

Environmental Management

Event Planning and Entertainment Management

Travel Agency  

Marketing and Sales

Our Career Diplomas  normally require one year of course work.  This Diploma is equivalent to one semester of
the Undergraduate Diploma.  

All students pursing the Career Diplomas at Colbourne are eligible to enter for the University of Cambridge
International Examination for the Cambridge Diploma in Business (Advance Level).  

Cambridge Awards are accepted as international qualifications recognised in over 150 countries worldwide by
employers and universities alike including the University of the West Indies.

See www.cie.org.uk
Official Website for the University of Cambridge International Examinations.


Admission Requirements for the Career 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 a minimum of three 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.   Two Secondary School Certificate (SSC) pass at range 4 or 5 may be
accepted along with the three 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 three 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.   


General Education Requirements:

The Education requirements for the Diploma requires no less than 18 Semester Credits of Course Work, a minimum
grade point average of 2.00 (C) and completion of all required Courses.

1. General Studies      3 Credits
2. Core Component : 12 Credits.
3. Electives:                 3 Credits
On Campus Classes
Distant Learning
Study Abroad Programme

This Programme approved for Student Loan.