Business Trades
April 8, 2025 2025-07-20 14:57Business Trades
The Business Trades programmes provide a gateway to the world of commerce and industry. We help students acquire the requisite knowledge, develop and enhance their technical and research skills and adopt good work habits. Our curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation so that students develop the ability to work on their own or constructively in teams, to be positive leaders and to motivate others through effective communication strategies. Upon successful completion of any one of our programmes, graduates may seek employment as an office manager or assistant, human resource personnel, data entry assistant, customer service specialist or an entrepreneur.
Head of Department
Location: R Block, R1, New Providence Main Campus
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 (242) 502-6300 (Ext. 4376)
Kerima Smith
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programmes
Business Office Technology Degree
In the Associate of Applied Science in Business Office Technology, students acquire skills and competencies in office management, basic accounting, and computer software applications. They learn to use software to enhance efficiency, systematize information, collect data, and improve communication.
Students complete a 160-hour internship where they gain hands-on day-to-day experience and are required to pass five industry-recognized Microsoft© certification examinations. Upon successful completion of this programme, students are prepared to fill positions such as office managers, data entry verification specialists, and information coordinators.
Human Resources Management Degree
In the Associate of Applied Science in Human Resources Management, students acquire Human Resource Management (HRM) skills that can be applied to any business enterprise, including private, public, and non-governmental agencies, as well as regional and international organizations. Emphasis is placed on HRM strategic planning, as well as understanding the roles and responsibilities of HR professionals.
Students examine HRM functions such as compensation and benefits, customer service, and employee relations to influence organizational behavior and achieve organizational goals.
Students complete 160 internship hours during which they gain practical, hands-on experience in an HR Department.
Office Administration Degree
The Associate of Applied Science in Office Administration prepares students to enter the workforce as administrators and managers. Emphasis is placed on customer service, bookkeeping, records management, advanced document writing, office management, communication, and professionalism.
Students complete a 160-hour internship during which they acquire hands-on practical work experience. Upon successful completion of this programme, students may enter the workplace as administrators, customer support specialists, or data entry specialists.
Certificates and Diploma Programmes
Entrepreneurship: Growing Small Businesses Certificate
The Certificate (Level III) in Entrepreneurship: Growing Small Businesses helps existing and future business owners become creative and innovative entrepreneurs. Students learn to build and sustain a successful business by developing practical skills such as identifying small business opportunities, creating and enhancing business plans, securing and maintaining financial support, and developing strategies to stimulate growth.
Students are exposed to best practices and entrepreneurial concepts throughout the programme. They complete a comprehensive business plan for submission to potential investors and participate in a 160-hour practicum, gaining hands-on experience in managing and growing a business.
Human Resources Assistant Certificate
The Certificate (Level II) in Human Resources Assistant prepares students to work in a Human Resources (HR) Department. Students are introduced to general HR functions that support the administrative work of an organization. They acquire skills and techniques in office procedures and customer relations while learning strategies used to select, recruit, orient, train, and develop employees.
Students complete a 160-hour internship, gaining practical, hands-on experience in an HR Department. This programme equips graduates with the foundational skills needed to pursue entry-level roles in human resources, contributing effectively to organizational operations and workforce development.
Office Assistant Certificate
The Certificate (Level II) in Office Assistant prepares students for work in a business environment. Students are introduced to the functions, procedures, and clerical tasks that support the operations of a business enterprise. They acquire basic computer and typing skills, learn to draft, copy type, store and retrieve business documents, and develop their communication skills.
Students complete a 160-hour internship, gaining practical experience in day-to-day office operations. This programme equips graduates with the foundational skills needed for entry-level roles in office administration, enabling them to contribute effectively to the success of an organization.
