Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving is an interactive, eight-hour course that is delivered 100% online and synchronously. The course is accessible to all persons who currently possess a Provisional Driver’s License.
About Digital Business and Economy
The Associate Degree in Digital Business and Economy seeks to merge digital business — the use of technology for all manner of business operations, with the digital economy — online markets built upon and influenced by technology and the internet.
Students enrolled in this programme learn the ins and outs of digital marketing and the management of an enterprise within the digital economy. Also examined is the impact of digitization on the world of business, and how it continues to faciliate the rise of new markets and tools for business operations.
Course Breakdown
Digital Business and Economy takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (4 Credits)
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
- Mathematics for Finance / Business Mathematics (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
- Principles of Management (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- You and The Digital World (3 Credits)
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Introduction to Digital Business and Economy (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Micro-economics (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Marketing (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- Social Media and Web Applications (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Introduction to Macro-economics (3 Credits)
- Statistical Applications (4 Credits)
- Business Law (3 Credits)
- Digital Marketing (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Global Economics (3 Credits)
- Professional Development - Practicum I (1 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
- Internship - Practicum II (Summer) (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- General College entry requirements or equivalent. One of which must be a Modern Language.
- The following courses would be an asset:
- Principles of Accounts
- Principles of Business
- Information Technology
- Economics
- Students must have access to a computer.
- All candidates who have not passed CSEC French or Spanish will be required to register for, and successfully complete an access course in the subject area prior to registration.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
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| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
