Associate Degree in Business Science (for EMPLOYEES)
O N L I N E L E A R N I N G
The Associate Degree in Business Science Degree program consists of 72 credit hours. This program is designed for completion within a 2.5 years period. All students who successfully complete this program will be qualified for direct acceptance into any one of the Bachelor programs (Except Bachelor’s Hospitality Management) offered by Faculty of Management & Social Sciences.
Benefits
Employees: The opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills while on the job. Formal education will provide a greater opportunity for growth within the organization. To be more equipped to explore other career opportunities that have growth potential.
Country: Increased pool of educated employees in a workforce for employers to draw from to fill job vacancies. More equipped employees who can work their way up in institutions as a result of acquired academic credentials. Overall, a more well-rounded, smarter workforce.
University of Belize: Fulfillment of the University’s mandate to provide employees with the opportunity to learn and advance their careers. Increased word of mouth marketing. Increased stakeholders’ collaboration.
Criteria to Apply
- High school certificate.
- Possess at least 3 years of work experience.
Program Model
Each course runs for a period of 45 hours. Students will be doing only 2 courses at a time.
Course 1
One 2.5 session weekly for 15 weeks
Course 2
Three sessions weekly for 5 weeks
Course 3
Three sessions Weekly for 5 weeks
Course 4
Three sessions weekly for 5 weeks
Class Hours
Very accommodating for employees. Classes held after regular working hours.
Academic Requirements
Each student must acquire A minimum grade of ‘C+’ for professional courses and a minimum grade of ‘C’ for all other courses.
Students are required to take a placement test for English and Math prior to program commencement.
Spanish Course: Students are required to take a placement test for Spanish to identify the level of Spanish required.
Program Sequence
|
Year 1 (Semester 1) Course ID |
Course Name |
Cr |
| ACTG1014 | Principles of Financial Accounting 1 |
3 |
| MGMT1014 | Fundamentals of Management |
3 |
| NRMP1014 | Environmental Conservation & Develop. |
3 |
| MGMT2055 | Business Ethics |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
|
Year 1 (Semester 2) Course ID |
Course Name |
Cr |
| ENGL1014 | College English 1* |
3 |
| MATH1014 | Intermediate Algebra* |
3 |
| CMPS1014 | Introduction to Computer*** |
3 |
| ACTG1054 | Principles of Financial Accounting 2 |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
|
Year 1 (Semester 3) Course ID |
Course Name |
Cr |
| ENGL1025 | College English 2 |
3 |
| PSYC 1014 | Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
|
Year 2 (Semester 1) Course ID |
Course Name |
Cr |
| MATH2025 | Business Statistics 1 |
3 |
| ENGL1035 | The Composing Process |
3 |
| RSCH2014 | Research Methods |
3 |
| ECON2015 | Principles of Economics |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
|
Year 2 (Semester 2) Course ID |
Course Name |
Cr |
| CMPS1024 | Computer Business Applications |
3 |
| BLAW2014 | Business Law |
3 |
| MKTG2015 | Principles of Marketing (Theory) |
3 |
| FNAN2014 | Principles of Finance |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
|
Year 2 (Semester 3) Course ID |
Course Name |
Cr |
| SOCL1014 | Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| HIST1014 | Introduction to Belizean History |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
|
Year 3 (Semester 1) Course ID |
Course Name |
Cr |
| BCOM2014 | Business Communication |
3 |
| SPAN2015 | Level 3 – Intermediate Spanish** |
3 |
| MGMT2015 | Intro to Entrepreneurship (Practical) |
3 |
| ACTG2014 | Accounting Software Application |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
Program Summary
(24 courses = 72 credit hours)
- Professional Core – 30 credits
- Support Core – 12 credits
- Social Sciences – 6 credits
- Math & Natural Sciences – 9 credit
- Humanities and Special Competencies – 15 credits
For More Details Contact :
Audrey Pascascio (MBA)
Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected] | Tel: +501-822-3680/1 (Ext. 144)
Download the brochure for this program here
