Key West University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS

• Business Management

• Economics

• Legal Studies

Program costs per year: $ 5,010 USD* (Minimum costs per trimester: $ 1,002 USD)

*Tuition costs are inclusive of learning materials. There are no additional costs, or hidden fees!

Duration is 4 years

INTAKE DATES: February, May, October

1. PROGRAM TITLE: ECONOMICS

The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Economics is to prepare students to seek employment in entry-level positions in the fields of business, government or public policy, in addition to providing them with the foundation required to pursue advanced studies in this field.

Program description:

Throughout the B.S. in Economics program, students will develop an understanding of how people, institutions, and nations create and manage scarce resources, make choices by comparing costs and benefits, and act purposefully on those choices. Students in this program will have an opportunity to apply economics and econometrics to the analysis of topical issues and policy options.

Given the international nature of the curriculum, it is anticipated that graduates of the program will possesses a strong understanding of cross-cultural business communication practices, in addition to analytical skills and functional competencies in the field of economics.

2. PROGRAM TITLE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The B.S. in Business Management program provides students with practical skills and knowledge required to successfully build careers in a variety of business environments. Given the international nature of the curriculum, graduates of the program possess a strong understanding of cross-cultural business communication practices, in addition to general managerial functional skills and competencies. Examples of jobs that students may seek upon graduation include general management trainee, retail manager, sales manager, human resources specialist, marketing specialist, purchasing officer, customer relations manager, loan officer, and financial analyst.

Program description:

Throughout the Business Management program, students explore managerial concepts and practices necessary to effectively perform the four key functions of management. These include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Additionally, students will apply their knowledge to resolve actual domestic and multinational business issues, through the analysis of business cases, and completion of project-based work and other assignments.

3. PROGRAM TITLE: LEGAL STUDIES

The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program is to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fields of law, politics, government civil service, public advocacy, or business compliance, as well as for further study in law.

Program description:

Throughout the B.S. in Legal Studies program, students will explore and understand how various government models, business practices, economic forces, societal beliefs and values determine the process of how laws are initiated, accepted, and applied. Practical knowledge related to the legal, ethical, and constitutional foundations of the field, in addition to strong organizational, research and writing skills will be gained as a result of studying in this program.

Given the international nature of the curriculum, it is anticipated that graduates of the program will possesses a strong understanding of cross-cultural business communication practices, in addition to functional skills and competencies in the field of law.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

· Evidence of high school graduation (transcript, diploma, special diploma) showing/verifying the date of graduation.

· All students are required to submit a personal statement (500-750 words), describing their career goals, and explaining how they believe studying in KWU’s DBA program will support

them in achieving this goal.

· If English is not the applicant’s native language of instruction, applicants must submit one other following as proof of meeting English language requirements:

- A score of 530 or higher on the TOEFL paper-based test (PBT), or 60

- A score of 6.0 or higher on the International English Language Test (IELTS)

- If the student is not able to provide proof of one of the above, the university will administer its own exam to test that the applicant’s proficiency in English is of sufficient level to complete this program of study. This will include a written exam, in addition to an oral interview conducted in English, either at KWU premises or via a web meeting.