Business And Computer Studies
Programme Code: UBTBUCSFXU1A
Programme Goals
The programme is designed to enable the graduate to:
- Teach business subjects using up-to-date information, communication & computer technology in the classroom.
- Occupy administrative/leadership positions in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training system.
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the skills gained in business and computer studies by practical application.
- Use appropriate methodologies to respond to/address the learning styles of their students and learners.
- Demonstrate sound values that will enhance their effectiveness as educators and trainers
- Exhibit positive attitudes as professionals in the education system as well as in the industry.
- Design & Create instructional materials that meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Provide leadership in curriculum planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
Programme Design
The Business and Computer Studies Programme assumes a straight four0year model where upon completion the student earns a Bachelor of Education specializing in one of the following options:
Options:
- Business Studies (BS)
- Computing with Accounting (CA)
- Office Systems and Technology (OST)
Entry Requirements
Passes in FIVE subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at the Caribbean Examination Council General Proficiency level, GRADES 1, 2, AND 3 (since 1998) or General certificate Examination, GRADES A, B, AND C.
The School of Technical & Vocational Education (SOTAVE) Core Courses
- Psychology
- Learning Theories & Practice
- Assessment in Education
- Information Technology
- Instructional Methods
- Introduction to Counseling
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Instructional Technology
- Curriculum Planning & Development
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Foundations of Education
- Special Methods
- Adolescent & Adult Psychology
Business & Computer Studies Programme Core Courses
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Keyboarding Applications
- Financial Accounting 1
- Science & Technology
- Special Topics in Business Education
- Business Law
Detailed Programme Structure
OPTION:
A. Business Studies (BS)
Year |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit |
1 |
Semester 1 |
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Business Law |
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Information Technology |
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Fundamentals of Communication |
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Foundation of Education |
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Introduction to Financial Accounting |
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Introduction to Psychology |
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School Observation |
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Community Service |
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Semester 2 |
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Introduction to Micro Economics |
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Keyboarding Applications |
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Learning Theories and Practice |
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Oral Communication |
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology |
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Pre-Calculus (Mathematics) |
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2 |
Semester 1 |
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Introduction to Macro Economics |
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Marketing |
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Organization & Management 1 |
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Instructional Technology |
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Advanced Communication |
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Calculus for Business |
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Semester 2 |
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Financial Accounting 1 |
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Programming for Office Applications |
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Organization & Management 2 |
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Instructional Methods |
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Classroom Behavior Management |
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Business Communication |
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Science & Technology |
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3 |
Semester 1 |
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Teaching Practice (2 Weeks) |
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Financial Accounting 2 |
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Company Law |
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International Marketing |
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Assessment in Education |
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Caribbean Economic Growth & Development |
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Semester 2 |
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Research Methodologies |
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International Business Law |
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Auditing |
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Curriculum Planning & Development |
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Occupational Environment Health & Safety |
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University Elective |
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4 |
Semester 1 |
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Introduction to Counseling |
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Electronic Accounting |
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Cost Accounting |
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Special Methods |
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Taxation |
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University Elective |
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Special Topics in Business Education |
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Semester 2 |
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Teaching Practice (8 Weeks) |
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Integrative Study |
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B. Computing with Accounting (CA)
Year |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit |
1 |
Semester 1 |
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Introduction to Programming |
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Information Technology |
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Foundation of Education |
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School Observation |
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Mathematics |
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Fundamentals of Communication |
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Introduction to Psychology |
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Community Service |
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Semester 2 |
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Programming using “C” |
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Keyboarding Applications |
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Learning Theories and Practice |
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Oral Communication |
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology |
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Discrete Mathematics |
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2 |
Semester 1 |
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Business Law |
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Introduction to Financial Accounting |
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DBMS 1 |
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Instructional Technology |
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Advanced Communication |
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Calculus for Business |
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Semester 2 |
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Financial Accounting 1 |
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Programming using C + + |
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Science & Technology |
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Instructional Methods |
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Classroom Behavior Management |
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Business Communication |
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3 |
Semester 1 |
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Teaching Practice (2 Weeks) |
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Object Oriented Programming using JAVA |
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DBMS 2 |
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Hardware Technology |
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Software Engineering 1 |
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Electronic Accounting |
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Assessment in Education |
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Introduction to Counseling |
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Semester 2 |
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Financial Accounting 2 |
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Research Methodologies |
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Principles of Economics |
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Curriculum Planning & Development |
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Occupational Environment Health & Safety |
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University Elective |
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4 |
Semester 1 |
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Cost Accounting |
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Software Engineering 2 |
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Fundamentals of Operating Systems |
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Special Methods |
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Computer Network |
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University Elective |
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Special Topics in Business Education |
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Semester 2 |
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Teaching Practice (8 Weeks) |
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Integrative Study |
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C. Office Systems & Technology
Year |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit |
1 |
Semester 1 |
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Information Technology |
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Advances Keyboarding Applications |
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Foundation of Education |
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School Observation |
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Fundamentals of Communication |
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Introduction to Psychology |
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Community Service |
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Semester 2 |
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Document Processing |
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Principles of Economics |
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Learning Theories and Practice |
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Oral Communication |
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology |
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Pre-Calculus (Mathematics) |
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2 |
Semester 1 |
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Business Systems & Office Procedures |
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Computer Applications in Education |
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Principles of Accounts 1 |
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Instructional Technology |
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Advanced Communication |
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Semester 2 |
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Principles of Accounts 2 |
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Programming for Office Applications |
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Classroom Behavior Management |
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Instructional Methods |
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Science & Technology |
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Office Administration |
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Business Law |
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Business Communication |
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3 |
Semester 1 |
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Teaching Practice (2 Weeks) |
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Marketing |
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Financial Accounting 1 |
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Desktop Publishing |
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Organization & Management 1 |
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Assessment in Education |
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Introduction to Counseling |
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Semester 2 |
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Research Methodologies |
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Company Law |
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Curriculum Planning & Development |
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Occupational Environment Health & Safety |
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Principles of Records Management |
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University Elective |
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4 |
Semester 1 |
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Human Resource Management |
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Special Methods |
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Caribbean Economic Growth & Development |
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Business Ethics |
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University Elective |
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Special Topics in Business Education |
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Semester 2 |
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Teaching Practice (8 Weeks) |
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Integrative Study |
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Programme Philosophy
The Business and Computer Studies programme is structured to provide prospective teachers at the secondary & lower tertiary levels with the skills, knowledge and perspectives that enhances efficiency in a rapidly changing classroom and ultimately the business environment.
This dynamic programme is comprehensive in its content, forward looking in its approach, practical in its delivery and provides a learning environment where students learn to work independently and collaboratively.