Defensive Driving
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About Business Administration and Innovation
The Bachelors Degree in Business Administration enriches career focused students with a comprehensive education in key business principles, such as management, marketing, economics, business law, accounting and finance.
The programme incorporates various practicum experiences and internships, designed to equip students with the necessary experience for work within the business world.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will grow their knowledge and expertise in the modern business world, incorporating sustainable practices.
- Practitioners develop an entrepreneurial and innovative vision for business, as well as a high level of professionalism.
- Learners receive the opportunity to work in a variety of areas within the business world through hands-on practical experiences.
- Learners will acquire skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving, and utilize them to operate effectively in a wide range of business environments — locally, regionally and internationally.
Course Breakdown
Business Administration and Innovation takes 4 years to complete and rewards students with a Bachelors Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing
- Mathematics for Finance / Business Mathematics
Programme Courses
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage
- Computer Applications
Programme Courses
- Principles of Cost and Management Accounting
- Introduction to Micro-economics
- Introduction to Marketing
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- Modern Language
- Speech, Self and Society
Programme Courses
- Introduction to Macro-economics
- Business Law
- Statistical Applications
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- Modern Language
- Ethics and Professional Development
- Science Design Thinking
Programme Courses
- Sustainable Business and Innovation Practices
- Professional Development - Practicum I
- Summer Internship - Practicum II (RI)
Year Three
Semester Five
General Education Courses
- General Education
Programme Courses
- Organizational Behaviour
- Programme Course Option
- Technology and Applications in Management (RI)
- Research Design and Methods (RI)
Semester Six
General Education Courses
- Public Relations / Organization Communication
- General Education
Programme Courses
- Trade and International Business
- Principles of Finance
- Organizational Leadership
- Summer Internship - Practicum III (RI)
Year Four
Semester Seven
General Education Courses
Programme Courses
- Ethics for Business
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Programme Course Option
- Elective
Semester Eight
General Education Courses
- Cultural Intelligence
Programme Courses
- Business Capstone (RI)
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Policy and Strategy
- Management Information System
- Summer Internship - Practicum IV (RI)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- Persons MUST already possess an Associate Degree or A Level qualifications in relevant disciplines.
- Mature Students and other graduates require professional and work experience. Relevant qualifications are required, as deemed appropriate by the university college.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | Semester Five | Semester Six | Semester Seven | Semester Eight | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 | $ 3,530 | $ 3,530 | $ 3,515 | $ 3,515 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 | $ 4,634 | $ 5,473 | $ 4,634 | $ 5,443 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 | $ 10,407 | $ 11,247 | $ 10,407 | $ 11,217 |
| Liability Insurance | - | $ 140 | $ 140 | $ 140 | $ 140 | |||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | |
| Students' Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Accident Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||||||
| Digital Technology Maintenance Fee | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Examination | - | $ 50 | $ 50 | $ 50 | $ 50 | |||
| Programme Fees | - | $ 750 | - | $ 750 | - | |||
| Audit | - | $ 30 | - | $ 30 | ||||
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | Semester Five | Semester Six | Semester Seven | Semester Eight | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 4,640 | $ 3,860 | $ 4,625 | $ 3,875 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 5,744 | $ 5,803 | $ 5,744 | $ 5,803 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 11,517 | $ 11,577 | $ 11,517 | $ 11,577 |
