BBA - Human Resource Management

Why Study a BBA?

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is an in-demand degree highly valued by employers in a range of industries. It gives students a solid background in business and management by equipping students with a broad-based business understanding and skill set that is applicable to the workplace and beneficial to the graduate. The BBA programme prepares students for current and future leadership roles by particularly helping them develop analytical, decision making, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. The BBA provides a solid foundation from which students can pursue postgraduate studies in a range of business and management disciplines, including AIB’s 12 Month MBA.

We encourage you to go through the brochure (click to download brochure). Contact us to find out more.

Scholarships are also awarded find out if you qualify Read More.

This programme has been officially recognised by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) and it is also GATE approved.

The BBA programme consists of 24 subjects that are divided into three stages offered 2 years – the Diploma in Management, the Associate Degree in Management and the BBA stage. This gives students different exit points.

The BBA in Human Resource Management is designed to provide students with professional applicable knowledge of managing and developing teams planning, organizing and controlling work to effectively achieve goals and in establishing goals for performance measurement. It delivers concepts and skills to undertake recruitment, selection, induction, training and development of staff, as well as to effectively manage grievances, disputes and workplace issues.

This specialization is the most effective way to advance a career in Human Resource Management. Students graduating with this specialisation will be able to integrate HRM strategies into the organisation’s overall strategic plan. HR professionals are in demand within all sectors of industry.

The key features of the BBA delivery model are:

• Weekend workshop delivery
• Work-oriented learning focus; applying knowledge to the workplace
• Intensive, practical workshops, facilitated by industry leaders
• Significant learning material which is industry relevant for each subject
• A blended academic and practical approach to assessment

Students can work full time while they study; and focus on one subject at a time, enabling them to better balance work and study. BBA Students are required to attend four workshops per month for each subject as follows:

• Three intensive weekend workshops (three days)
• A one day revision workshop
• Submit one assignment
• Undertake one exam

 Sample Subject Schedule

The following table outlines the structure of the BBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management stream delivered at CTS College.

Integrated Projects

• The Integrated Projects I and II may be completed only after completing 8 Core subjects and 6 Specialisation subjects or after completing 140 credit points.
• Depending on their specialisation, students will undertake a project which addresses an issue of strategic or functional importance to an organization of their choice. The projects will need to be in the same area of specialisation as the course specialisation

NB:

In terms of prerequisites:

• Operations 2 may be completed only after completing Operations 1
• Entrepreneurship 2 may be completed only after completing Entrepreneurship 1.
• Selling and Sales Management, International Marketing and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality may be completed only after completing Marketing Principles and Practice

The assessment for each subject area is:

• One examination (worth 75%)
• One assignment (worth 25%)

Notice: Students cannot pass the subject if they do not pass the examination.

How do I know if I meet the requirements?

There are 2 entry points:

1. To enrol directly into Year 1 of the BBA Programme:

• Students qualify if they possess either one of the following:
• 2 GCE A' level passes with a minimum grade C and General Paper or 6 CAPE units, inclusive of double units OR
• A recognised Certificate or Diploma, i.e. ABE, IAM, CIM, etc. OR
• Mature entry (a suitable combination of qualifications and work experience).

2. To enrol into TOP-UP BBA Programme:

• Students need to have a recognised Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree to receive exemptions towards the top-up BBA.

How do I apply?

1. Students enrolling directly into Year 1 of the BBA programme would need to do the following:

• A completed application form (Download Application) AND
• The original plus one (1) copy of qualifications, certificates and transcripts.  OR
• Resume and Job Letter (only if you are using a minimum of 3 years work experience to get in)
• Application

Please be advised that an application fee of AUD$50.00 is payable upon submission of the application form.

2. Students enrolling into the TOP- UP BBA Programme:

• A completed application form (kindly download and complete)
• The original plus one (1) copy of qualifications (Advanced Diploma), certificates and transcripts.
• One form of identification chosen from National ID card or Birth Certificate or Passport
• A completed exemption form and the syllabus of the programme you completed (Note: ABE Advanced Diploma holders are not required to provide the syllabus as AIB has already assessed this qualifications for exemption, however you must still complete the exemption form).

There are 2 entry points - one where the student enrolls into the first year or if you have a recognized Advanced Diploma in a Business Related programme you may enroll directly into a top up degree.

Option 1: Students enrolling directly into Year 1 of the BBA Programme:

The above fees may change from time to time.
 

Option 2 : Students enrolling into TOP UP BBA Programme:

The cost of the TOP-Up BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) programme is based on the number of exemptions given to the candidate, which is in turn based on the previous programme completed. The following is an example of the cost of the Top-Up BBA Programme.

The above fees may change from time to time.

*The exchange rate used is $7 TTD = $1 AUD. However this may vary.

ƚ Scholarships are applicable. Enquire within.

NB: Payment must be made at least two weeks before the start date of the semester.

To register kindly download and complete the application form and submit to us with the relevant set of documents. For the full list of requirements for registering please see below:

1. Students enrolling directly into the Year 1 of the BBA Programme:

• A complete application form (kindly download and complete)
• The original plus one (1) Copy of qualifications, certificates and transcripts.
• Resume and Job Letter (only if you are using a minimum of 3 years work experience to get in)
• One form of identification chosen from National ID card or Birth Certificate or Passport

2. Students enrolling into TOP UP BBA Programme:

• A completed application form (kindly download and complete)
• The original plus one(1) copy of qualifications (Advanced Diploma), certificates and transcripts
• One form of identification chosen from National ID card or Birth Certificate or Passport
• A completed exemption form and the syllabus of the programme you completed (Note: ABE Advanced Diploma holders are not required to provide the syllabus as AIB has already assessed this qualifications for exemption however you must still complete the exemption form).

Please be advised that an application fee of AUD$50.00 is payable upon submission of the application form.

As an education provider, it is part of our plan to contribute to national development through the development of intellectual capacity. In this regard, CTS College of Business and Computer Science is now awarding full-scholarships and partial-scholarships to nationals of Trinidad and Tobago for the AIB BBA programme.

To find out more about our scholarship programme and how you can apply, click here.