Economics Trade & Finance studies the behavior of consumers, businesses, and governments in their dealings with scarce resources. Students explore the topic of national income determination and analyze how equilibrium is achieved for a nation's income.
Within this programme, learners deepen their understanding of consumer nature and business activity, while exploring more complex microeconomic agents and the issues surrounding them. Also examined are the specific characteristics and socio-economics of countries within the Caribbean.
The skills, knowledge, and competencies acquired throughout Economics Trade & Finance poises students to investigate and propose resolutions to a plethora of economic issues.
Accountants management and review financial information both individuals and larger organizations.
Accounts record purchases and receipts, produce documents such as balance sheets and income statements, and assist in the budgeting of upcoming projects.
Data analysts collect, process, analyze and summarize large sets of information on a multitude of subjects.
Data analysis is especially useful in helping businesses generate performance reports, and make guided decisions on finances, product/service development, and public relations.
Financial analysts determine the status and overall performance of a business' finances, by reviewing relevant factors such as income statements, balance sheets, and cost ratios.
Financial analysis is crucial for making informed decisions on lending, investing and general business activities.
Economics Trade & Finance takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
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| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
