About Business Administration and Innovation

bachelors degree

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.

    1. Post-secondary school students require a minimum of five (5) CSEC passes (Mathematics and English required).
    2. CSEC passes in the following subjects:
      • Economics
      • Information Technology
      • Biology
      • Principles of Accounts
      • Principles of Business
      • Social Studies
    3. SALCC graduates require Associate Degree or A Level qualifications in relevant disciplines.
    4. 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.

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    Breakdown of Academic Fees
    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 per semester $ 3,530 per semester $ 3,515
    Tuition for CARICOM Students $ 1,503 $ 1,558 $ 1,528 per semester $ 4,634 $ 5,473 $ 4,634 $ 5,443
    Tuition for International Students $ 3,201 $ 3,256 $ 3,226 per semester $ 10,407 $ 11,247 $ 10,407 $ 11,217
    Liability Insurance - $ 140
    Registration $ 30
    Students' Council $ 12 - $ 12 - $ 12 - $ 12 -
    Accident Insurance $ 18 - $ 18 - $ 18 - $ 18 -
    ID Card $ 25 -
    Digital Technology Maintenance Fee $ 110
    Examination - $ 50
    Programme Fees - $ 750 - $ 750 -
    Audit - $ 30 - $ 30
    Total Cost of Academic Fees
    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 per semester $ 4,640 $ 3,860 $ 4,625 $ 3,875
    CARICOM Students $ 1,698 per semester $ 5,744 $ 5,803 $ 5,744 $ 5,803
    International Students $ 3,396 per semester $ 11,517 $ 11,577 $ 11,517 $ 11,577