PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

• Develop a broad foundation in general education fields of study with an emphasis on critical thinking Acquire a broad understanding of the business field and apply it to a global contemporary business environment Demonstrate written and oral communication skills Understand the basic concepts of supervision and leadership, and apply leadership skills at the individual and group level Understand how Christian teachings, ethical principles, and core personal values are involved in business decision-making, and develop a Christian global perspective with respect for diverse cultures and faiths

• Develop a broad foundation in general education fields of study with an emphasis on critical thinking

• Acquire a broad understanding of the business field and apply it to a global contemporary business environment

• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills

• Understand the basic concepts of supervision and leadership, and apply leadership skills at the individual and group level

• Understand how Christian teachings, ethical principles, and core personal values are involved in business decision-making, and develop a Christian global perspective with respect for diverse cultures and faiths

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Education:

UR requires either evidence of an earned high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) tests, ability-to-benefit exam (ATB), or the successful completion of a degree program. The degree must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Professional Experience:

UR recommends 1 year of full-time professional experience, in any organization, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.

Information Technology:

Possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.

Evidence of English Proficiency:

UR requires writing skills at the appropriate level. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential to your success at IAU. If English is not the applicant’s native language, or if an applicant has not had their secondary education taught in English, they will be required to provide proof of English Proficiency. Since classes are taught in English, an applicant must demonstrate their ability to read, write and speak English.

On completion of level 3, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission to a full BA degree program. Alternatively, students can opt to study our level 4/5 diploma in business management and then go on to complete a BA top-up at a range of universities.

We have an official partnership with IAU and IAU provides quality courses at an affordable price in Los Angeles! 

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

- First-Year Tuition fee $8367

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA-Acc)

- First-Year Tuition fee $8367

If a student conducts the course from the Bangladesh campus, will receive 50% scholarship on the tuition fee.

The fee for 1st year of this program is $8367.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer

This course is most suited to individuals who are at least 16 years old, have a high school education, and wish to progress to a degree at university.

The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.

An introduction to marketing
Marketing is a key business function covering a wide range of activities and employing many people. This module develops the knowledge necessary to understand key concepts of the marketing mix, marketing planning and marketing research. As an introduction to marketing, it explains the strategic purpose of the marketing function and how it contributes to business success.

An introduction to the business environment
This module will explain different types of businesses and their ownership exist in an economy. Learners will understand the role of owner and stakeholders to fulfil the purpose of business. The module will help learners to understand how businesses are organized to achieve their targets. This module will also help to understand the way in which the economic, political, legal, and social environment can impact businesses giving the learner an understanding of the range of businesses.

Business communication
Effective communication is a key area in terms of its contribution to business success. When studying this module, learners will gain a thorough understanding of the types of business information used both internally and externally by organizations and the methods used to communicate information to different audiences. In this module, learners will have the opportunity to develop, analyze and evaluate a range of methods used to communicate different types of business information and will understand the purpose of such communication. They will also produce and evaluate different types of business communication of their own.

Business Resources
The module will explain how a range of resources, including human, physical, technological, and financial resources, are used and managed within a business. This module will help the learner to have an understanding of how human resources are managed and of the employability and personal skills required of personnel in an organization. Learners will gain an understanding of the purpose of managing resources effectively, not only in relation to human resources but also in terms of physical and technological resources.

Human resource management
This module will describe as the most valuable resource of any organisation, its human capital. All resources, especially the most valuable, need to be managed in order to obtain the greatest value from them. The module provides an overview of some of the key areas that fall within the remit of the human resources function. By the end of this module, learners will gain an understanding of the factors that are taken into account by organizations when planning their human resource management. They will also learn how organizations gain employee motivation and employee commitment.

Recruitment and selection in business
This module is about how an organization recruits and selects staff. Learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the process that a business has to go through when recruiting staff. Learners will prepare the documents necessary to help select the right person for the job and plan to take part in a selection interview. They will have a broad understanding of the legislation surrounding recruitment and selection and be able to explain how these laws affect a business. As part of this, learners will consider the role of the Human Resource department. This will help them understand the vital role that the HR department plays in helping an organization achieve its business objectives and will help them in the future when attending a job interview or participating in a selection panel.

Students will have the chance to apply for admission to a full BA degree program at a number of UK universities after completing this program. Students can also choose to do our level 4/5 business management diploma and then continue on to one of many universities to finish a BA top-up.

To complete a degree program from Bangladesh campus at University Road, students will need to have consistent access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. If students are working on a computer that is not their personal computer and are unable to save documents, it's important also to obtain an external drive. Because there are no mandatory video materials for University Road courses, this drive can be a simple USB drive. 

Most of the learning materials that students will be dealing with in their UR courses are compatible with Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office. Our learning platform, Moodle, can be accessed by the latest versions of IE, Safari, Opera, and Chrome, but we recommend that students use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. Note also that although working through a mobile device is not recommended, it is an option. There is no need to purchase software to study at University Road. 

Note that whatever system students choose to use, all files shared with Course Instructors and classmates must be saved in either Microsoft-compatible formats or PDF format.

FAQ

1. Is it available for students from every country?

Yes

2. How many hours per week?

15-20 hours per course per week.

3. How many students per class?

20-30.

4. Can students fail? Can students re-sit? How many times?

Yes, students can fail, and they are permitted to re-sit – once.

5. Are there opportunities for classes to meet in person?

The university Road does not facilitate face-to-face meetings as this would be impossible due to the global make-up of the classes.

6. How are students graded?

Students will be graded on performance on assignments that can include quizzes, discussion forum submissions, papers, case studies, projects, presentations, and more.