Bachelor of Business Administration (top-up) at Westcliff University, California, USA

Get 50% of the Westcliff University online tuition fees or 20% off their on-campus tuition fees if you are a graduate of the London Examinations Board American Degree Programme.

This is a two stage programme where students can either top-up their LEB qualifications:

online with Westcliff (and receive a 50% reduction to your tuition fees); or
be issued an I-20 so you can apply for an F1 student visa to study on campus at Westcliff University in California (and receive a 20% reduction on your tuition fees)

Students who have successfully completed the LEB:

Diploma in Business Administration are considered to possess the equivalent to a high school diploma and, as such, are eligible to apply to the BBA. Students will be required to undertake the 120 semester credits at WU (4 years)
Extended Diploma in Business Administration will receive 24 transfer credits and will therefore be required to undertake a further 96 semester credits at WU (3 years)
Higher Diploma in Business Administration will receive 54 transfer credits and will therefore be required to undertake a further 66 semester credits at WU (2 years)

Tuition fees charged by Westcliff as of February 2023 are as follows:

Online tuition fees: 50% off for LEB Students
On campus tuition fees: 20% off for LEB Students

For full details of all their 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

Programme Structure

Students who have completed the level 5 LEB Higher Diploma in Business Administration

LEB graduates will need a further 30 semester credits (10 courses) in General Education and 36 semester credits (12 courses) BBA Core Courses

Total at LEB – 54 semester credits and Total at WU – 66 semester credits. Total at LEB + WU= 120 semester credits

Tuition fees for LEB graduates over both years with WU is US$10,395 (online) or US$22,968 (on campus)

Students who have completed the level 4 LEB Extended Diploma in Business Administration

LEB graduates will need a further 27 semester credits (9 courses) in General Education; 30 semester credits (10 courses) of Electives; and 39 semester credits (13 courses) of BBA Core Courses

Total at LEB – 24 semester credits; Total at WU – 96 semester credits and Total at LEB + WU= 120 semester credits

Tuition fees for LEB graduates over all three years with WU is US$15,120 (online) or US$33,408 (on campus)

The 13 Core BBA Courses

BUS 300 Foundations of Business
ECO 300 Principles of Microeconomics
ENG 315 Business Communication
BUS 320 Foundations of Statistics
ORG 300 Introduction to Organizational Behavior
LDR 300 Introduction to Leadership
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

Students who have completed the level 3 Diploma in Business Administration

LEB graduates will need to undertake the full 120 semester credits with WU but will receive the corresponding fee reduction afforded to LEB students.

You will need certificates from LEB evidencing your successful completion of LEB Diplomas to receive your exemptions and tuition fee reductions when you enroll with the University

The fees charged by WU 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.