Undergraduate programme
Bachelor of International Business
The foundation to develop and manage businesses built for international expansion — interactive in format, international and interdisciplinary in scope.
3years full-time with CAPE, four with CSEC
Paidinternship for every student
Dualdegree option with FIU
15credits of business Spanish
About the programme
Built for business beyond the home market.
The Bachelor of International Business prepares students with the foundation required for the development and management of businesses with a focus on international expansion. The degree includes courses that bridge university education and practical business activity, and is highly interactive in format, international and interdisciplinary in all its scope.
For many organisations domestic demand has saturated, and opportunities abroad need to be explored to sustain or reignite growth. In others, intensified domestic competition from foreign companies has made foreign market expansion necessary. The challenges of operating beyond the confines of a home country have long been taken for granted — this programme addresses that deficiency.
Applying
Our Admissions team will confirm entry requirements, fees and the next intake for this programme.
Questions about funding? See financial aid.
Profile of the graduate
What you will be on completion.
Competent in business and management functions
Demonstrate and apply foundational knowledge across business and management, understanding how organisations create sustainable value and how the functional areas of business are orchestrated towards it.
Globally conscious
Function effectively in the international business environment, illustrating how economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological and social contexts differ across nation states.
A solutionist
Assess and synthesise information to solve problems, collaborate productively, and demonstrate leadership with cultural sensitivity and conflict management ability.
Aware
Track, anticipate and respond to rapid change by understanding how the building blocks of business connect and the causal mechanisms that result.
Ethical
Recognise the ethical implications of decision-making, understanding that ethically appropriate behaviour is shaped by the values and norms of the society a company operates in.
Bilingual
Across five courses and 15 credits, build a strong foundation and working command of Spanish within a business context.
Key features
More than a degree programme.
Paid internships
A paid internship for every student, taken over the summer between Year 2 and Year 3.
Dual degree option
Three years here and one at Florida International University, graduating with two degrees.
Spanish to Level V
Five Spanish courses across the programme, taught in a business context.
Immersive study trips
International study trips built into the student experience.
Mentorship programme
Structured mentorship alongside an active student club network.
Face-to-face learning
Classroom teaching with periodic online sessions.
Dual degree option
Three years here, one at Florida International University.
Complete three years of study at the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business and one year at Florida International University. Students must pass all agreed BIB courses to apply to FIU. On graduation students hold a Bachelor of International Business from ALJGSB and a BBA with a specialisation in International Business from FIU.
Students may also apply for FIU’s Optional Practical Training (OPT) and work for one year after graduating. To access this opportunity they must apply as soon as they start school at FIU.
The dual degree experience
Students who made the move.
“After I complete the dual degree program, I will pursue the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program offered, which allows me to have one year to work and gain experience in the United States.”
Rajindra Kungiesingh
Dual degree student, Florida International University
“The group work and content taught at Lok Jack made the transition into FIU almost seamless.”
Neepa Maharaj
Dual degree student, Florida International University
“Lok Jack GSB helped me prepare for the Dual Degree Programme by building the right skills to thrive in FIU.”
Nickolai Birjoo
Dual degree student, Florida International University
Programme schedule
What you study, year by year.
Bridging Year
CSEC entrants only
Semester 1 — Society, Culture and the Environment · Business History · Academic Writing I
Semester 2 — Self-Awareness and Leadership · Essentials of Research · Essentials of Critical Thinking
Year 1
Semester 1 — Financial Accounting and Performance Dashboard · Principles and Functions of Management · Mathematics for Business · English for Academic Purposes · Spanish I
Semester 2 — Statistics and Analytics for Business · Marketing Principles · Macroeconomics and Sustainability · Science, Medicine and Technology in Society · Spanish II
Year 2
Summer internship follows Semester 2
Semester 1 — Introduction to Management Information Systems · Managerial Accounting · Organizational Behaviour · Macroeconomics and Sustainability Challenges · Spanish III
Semester 2 — Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation · Strategy and Innovation · International and Caribbean Business Environment · Financial Management and Financial Technologies · Spanish IV
Year 3
Semester 1 — Cross-Cultural Management · International Strategic Management · Research for Business · Mastering the International Sales Process · Spanish V
Semester 2 — Global Value Chain Management · Business in Developing and Emerging Markets · Debates and Controversies in International Business · Capstone Project
A part-time programme schedule is also available — ask Admissions for details.
Internship programme
Learning does not just happen in the classroom.
Experiential learning prepares students for the world of work. The Bachelor Internship Programme gives students the opportunity to apply the skills, theories and concepts learned in the classroom in a real-world environment.
Previous internship companies have included Associate Brands Industries Limited, Coconut Growers Association, the Ministry of Energy, Guardian Holdings Limited, Blue Waters, PLIPDECO, RAMPS Logistics and IAL Engineering Services.
In their words
A student on placement.
Cheedaana Sirju on what the Bachelor Internship Programme was actually like.
Academic quality
Aligned to The UWI and accredited by ACTT.
Our quality assurance processes and academic standards are aligned to those of The University of the West Indies and our institutional accrediting body, the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT). These standards drive the frequent review of our courses and programmes so that they remain relevant and responsive to a changing business environment.
Your career development team
Taught by practitioners and researchers.
Dr Ron Sookram
Academic Director
Dr Nneka Joseph
Industrial & Organisational Psychology
Dr Jan Sookram
Human Resource Management & Entrepreneurship Development
Dr Wynette Harewood
Human Resource Management
Dr Kevin Fleary
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Dr Balraj Kistow
Finance and SME Management
Dr Sherry Ann Ganase
Economics
Not sure which entry route applies to you?
Our Undergraduate Admissions Officers will talk you through CSEC, CAPE and alternative entry.
Entry requirements
Two routes in, plus alternative entry.
CSEC route
Four years full-time, including the Bridging Year
A minimum of five CSEC/CXC General Proficiency subjects or GCE O’Level passes at Grades I, II or III. English A and Mathematics are mandatory; the remaining subjects may be drawn from any recognised CSEC subject group. Applicants may also qualify with a High School Grade 12 transcript, or equivalent secondary qualification, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
CAPE route
Three years full-time
A minimum of two CAPE or A’Level passes, with both Unit 1 and Unit 2 completed for each subject. Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies are not considered for admission purposes. CAPE grades I, II, III, IV and V are accepted.
Alternative entry
Considered case by case
Holders of Professional Certificates, Diplomas or Associate Degrees from institutions accredited by ACTT may be considered for the three-year route. Consideration is given to the relevance and content of prior studies, and a minimum graduating GPA of 2.5.
Tuition and fees
What the programme costs.
Three-year route
$64,500
$21,500 per year for three years, for entrants with CAPE qualifications or a relevant Associate Degree.
Four-year route
$86,000
$21,500 per year for four years, for entrants with CSEC qualifications.
Payment options
Pay the full $21,500 in August, or by semester — $10,750 in August and $10,750 in January.
Ask Admissions about payment plan options.
Registration fees
In addition to tuition, registration fees are $1,624 in Year 1 and $914 in each subsequent year.
Year 1 comprises the application fee ($90), a refundable caution fee ($500), student ID ($120), student services ($500), guild ($225), Pelican ($69), health insurance ($100) and accident insurance ($20). Later years comprise student services ($500), guild ($225), Pelican ($69), health insurance ($100) and accident insurance ($20).
The University of the West Indies application fee must be paid to begin your application. It can be paid online or at any Republic Bank branch; the receipt must be submitted to ALJGSB with your application documents.
After you graduate
The journey continues.
The alumni programme cultivates professional networks, supports continuous learning, provides career resources and enhances the value of your degree. Alumni benefit personally through leadership and social networking events, and professionally through career support and executive education.
As a student you engage with alumni from your very first days — as mentors, as classroom guest speakers, and at events including the Business Mixer, Distinguished Alumni Series, Career Month and Reunion & Cocktails. Explore the alumni network.
In their words
Where the degree took them.
Okera Duncan, Bachelor of International Business alumnus.
Abigail Valley on studying International Business here.
Get started today.
The Undergraduate Recruitment Team will guide you through entry routes, fees and admissions. Call +1 (868) 299-0218 ext. 2000, 2168 or 2169, WhatsApp +1 (868) 487-8386, or email admissions@lokjackgsb.edu.tt.