This American Degree Programme is designed to provide a more in depth understanding and application of business administration to equip learners who are keen to take up employment in the business sector. Learners who successfully complete the American Degree Programme will be awards a London Examinations Board Level 5 Higher Diploma in Business Administration and General Studies.
Those who are keen to further their education can use the 90 transfer credits of the Level 5 diploma towards Westcliff University’s Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) degree. Therefore, learners only need to undertake a further 30 credits with Westcliff University which will usually take 2.5 semesters to complete, i.e. 40 weeks
Scholarships with Westcliff University
LEB graduates will receive a scholarship of 50% from the published Westcliff online fees if they enroll in the Westcliff online BBA; or 20% from the published Westcliff F1 International campus fees if they enroll in the Westcliff University BBA offered on ground. Westcliff will issue on the ground students with an I-20 to allow them to apply for an F1 student visa
The American Degree Programme Structure
The American Degree Programme has two phases. The first phase is the LEB level 5 Higher Diploma in Business Administration and General Studies. It accrues 310 UK credits or 93 US credits over 14 Mandatory Units and 10 Elective Units as set out in the table below.
Mandatory Units | Title | US Credits | UK Credits |
1 | Marketing Management | 4.5 | 15 |
2 | Operations Management | 4.5 | 15 |
3 | Intercultural Management | 4.5 | 15 |
4 | People and Organisation | 4.5 | 15 |
5 | Internet Marketing | 4.5 | 15 |
6 | Managing People | 4.5 | 15 |
7 | Business Accounting | 4.5 | 15 |
8 | Business Economics | 4.5 | 15 |
9 | Principles of Marketing | 4.5 | 15 |
10 | Principles of Management | 4.5 | 15 |
11 | Business Numeracy and Finance | 4.5 | 15 |
12 | Information Systems in Business | 4.5 | 15 |
13 | Business English | 4.5 | 15 |
14 | Business Law | 4.5 | 15 |
Total | 63 | 210 | |
Choose only 10 Elective Units
Elective Units | Title | US Credits | UK Credits |
15 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | 10 |
16 | International Business Environment | 3 | 10 |
17 | College Composition | 3 | 10 |
18 | Academic writing | 3 | 10 |
19 | College Algebra | 3 | 10 |
20 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 10 |
21 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 10 |
22 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | 10 |
23 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 | 10 |
24 | Human Geography | 3 | 10 |
25 | Introduction to Politics | 3 | 10 |
26 | Media and Culture | 3 | 10 |
27 | Consumer Behaviour | 3 | 10 |
28 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | 10 |
Total | 30 | 100 | |
Combined Total Credits | 93 | 310 | |
Entry Requirements
No prior knowledge is required. Applicants should normally be at least 16 years old and completed their GCSEs or equivalent.
Delivery Mode
Blended Learning mode and Fully Online mode.
The Westcliff University BBA top-up
This is Phase 2 where you become a Westcliff University student and you cm=omplete your studies with them directly online or on-campus in the USA.
For full details of Westcliff University fees, please click the link Tution fees
At Westcliff University, BBA students become knowledgeable about a wide variety of disciplines, including finance, accounting, marketing, operations, sales, and information technology
Equally important, they teach business from a global perspective. Their curriculum focuses on companies based both in the U.S. and abroad
Their professors, all of whom are senior managers in their respective fields, partner with BBA students to develop their verbal and written communication skills. Students lead group discussions and make presentations in class, and are encouraged to share their distinct perspectives
Students also learn how to present their ideas professionally so that hiring managers really see what they have to offer. Learning how to think critically, analyze data, and problem solve are integral components to the Westcliff Business Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Learning Outcomes
Westcliff University wants to produce capable and knowledgeable students who manifest an understanding of work and careers and an ability to adapt quickly to the expectations of employers and the work environment. To this end they strive to realize the following set of program outcomes for all our undergraduate Business Majors
The Bachelor of Business Administration encourages students to achieve the following educational objectives:
- Differentiate and discuss the functional components of business – economics, marketing, accounting, finance, law, and management
- Demonstrate effective presentation of business analyses and recommendations through written forms of communication appropriate to the intended audience
- Demonstrate effective presentation of business analyses and recommendations through oral communication of conventions and forms appropriate to the intended audience
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize the need for information, and be able to identify, locate, evaluate, share, and apply the information effectively to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making
- Illustrate the value of diversity when developing a global perspective
- Use independent, critical thinking and reasoning skills to identify problems and apply problem-solving abilities
- Employ a sense of ethics and values which can be applied in a personal and professional environment
- Construct and apply aspects of team development and construct for the purpose of solving business problems and attaining organizational goals
- Analyze business problems through quantitative reasoning and methods by obtaining, evaluating and interpreting the data
The 10 Core BBA Courses learner will undertake are@
- BUS 300 Foundations of Business
- ECO 301 Principles of Macroeconomics
- DATA 100 Introduction to Data Analytics
- MGT 300 Fundamentals of Decision Making
- MGT 301 Introduction to Sales Management
- ENT 300 Essentials of Entrepreneurship
- MKT 301 The Necessities of International Marketing & Culture
- MKT 302 Principles of Advertising
- RES 300 Introduction to Business Research
- CAP 400 Development of Business Strategy
The fees charged by Westcliff University may increase in accordance with their fees policy from time to time
Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Westcliff University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a regional accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Westcliff University College of Business is globally accredited by ACBSP. Founded in 1988, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want. To learn more, please visit the ACBSP website.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Westcliff University is listed on the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) listing of accredited universities. Additionally, Westcliff University is an actively accredited institutional member of CHEA.CHEA is a private nonprofit national organization that coordinates accreditation activity in the United States. CHEA — a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation — is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities. Institutional membership is limited to accredited colleges and universities.
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
Westcliff University is a private institution and has been granted approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95834, www.bppe.ca.gov, Toll-free phone: 1.888.370.7589).
Commission for Independent Education (CIE)
Westcliff University is approved to operate campuses in the state of Florida by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE). The CIE has statutory responsibilities in matters relating to nonpublic, postsecondary, educational institutions with the Florida Department of Education.