BA Spanish for Business
Ken Gordon School of Communication, Creative and Digital Media
Digital Media and Communication
Programme Description
The BA in Spanish for Business is designed to provide graduates with an opportunity to acquire advanced level proficiency in the Spanish language. It will enable them to function effectively in support of trade and commerce activities with Latin American or native Spanish speakers. It is an interdisciplinary programme, which specifically integrates Spanish with Business Studies.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Mature Entry: Applicants over 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience are also considered for admission. Such candidates must submit detailed curriculum vitae and a portfolio of their work with the application form. The Department may also conduct interviews to determine the candidate’s readiness to pursue the certificate programme.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | LAST 120 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Course in the Major | LAST 121 | International Relations and Latin America | 3 |
| Course in the Major | LAST 225 | Doing Business in Latin America | 3 |
| Course in the Major | LAST 375 | Trade and Economics in Latin America | 3 |
| Course in the Major | |||
| Course in the Major | PORT 150 | Brazilian Culture and Language I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | |||
| Course in the Major | PORT 250 OR SPAN 246 | Brazilian Culture and Language II OR | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 246 | Socio-Cultural Issues in Latin America I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 121 | Conversation in Spanish | 4 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 122 | Spanish for Business I | 4 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 123 | Spanish for Business II | 4 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 130 | Spanish Stylistics I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 140 | Spanish Language I | 4 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 150 | Contrastive Grammar | 4 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 210 | Latin American Civilisation and Culture I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 211 | Latin American Civilisation and Culture II | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 230 | Introduction to Translation I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 231 | Spanish Language II | 4 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 240 | Introduction to Interpretation Techniques | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 247 OR SPAN 277 | Internship/ Practicum/ Immersion Abroad OR Independent Study | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 295 | Spanish Language III | 4 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 310 | Spanish For Business III | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 315 | Translation and Interpreting Techniques | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 447 OR SPAN 477 | Internship/ Practicum/ Immersion Abroad OR Independent Study | 3 |
| Course in the Major | SPAN 450 | Spanish Language IV | 4 |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 77 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 108 | Oral Presentation Skills | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamental Research Skills | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 400 | Final Year Signature Portfolio | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | Total Mandatory Core Curriculum Credits | 18 | |
| CORE CURRICULUM ELECTIVE COURSES | |||
| Core Curriculum Course | Free core curriculum elective credits | 12 | |
| Core Curriculum Course | Total Free Core Curriculum | 12 | |
| Core Curriculum Course | Total Core Curriculum Credits | 30 | |
| Eighteen (18) credits taken from the list of courses below | |||
| Support Course | BUSI 216 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| Support Course | MKTG 310 | Retailing | 3 |
| Support Course | MKTG 315 | Service Marketing | 3 |
| Support Course | MKTG 325 | Integrated Marketing Communication | 3 |
| Support Course | MKTG 330 | International Marketing | 3 |
| Support Course | MKTG 205 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Support Course | MKTG 405 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| Total Credits for Support Course in the Major | 18 |
Additional Information
Semester
September & January Semesters
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
Yes
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
North Learning Centre
Email:
DMAC@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 8612
