About Sustainable Business and Innovation

associate degree

The Associate Degree in Sustainable Business and Innovation grants learners with skills and knowledge in business studies and information systems, while examining the main challenges faced in the pursuit of sustainability in modern society.

Key concepts such as management, marketing, and e-commerce are explored thoroughly as they relate to and play important roles in the digital economy.


Course Breakdown

Sustainable Business and Innovation 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
  • Computer Applications (3 Credits)
  • A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
  • Principles of Cost and Management Accounting (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
Programme Courses
  • Introduction to Macro-economics (3 Credits)
  • Statistical Applications (4 Credits)
  • Business Law (3 Credits)
  • One course from specialization courses Level 2 (3 Credits)

Semester Two

General Education Courses
  • Sustainable Business and Innovation Practices (3 Credits)
  • Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
  • One course from specialization courses Level 2 (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.

  1. General College entry requirements or equivalent. One of which must be a Modern Language.
  2. The following courses would be an asset:
    • Principles of Accounts
    • Principles of Business
    • Information Technology
    • Economics
    • Social Studies
  3. Students must have access to a computer.
  4. 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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Breakdown of Academic Fees
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 Cost of Academic Fees
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