Presbyterian College

What you'll study

This programme blends foundational business disciplines with specialised courses in management and operations. Early coursework covers core areas such as financial and managerial accounting, principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, business law, marketing, and quantitative methods. As you progress you study subjects focused on managing organisations and processes, including organisational behaviour, operations management, supply chain fundamentals, project management, quality management, and business analytics.

The curriculum typically includes:

• Core business modules: accounting, finance, marketing, business ethics, strategic management.
• Management and operations modules: operations management, supply chain and logistics, production planning, project management, process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma concepts).
• Skills and analytics: business statistics, spreadsheet modelling, data analysis for managers, decision-making tools.
• Experiential learning: internship/practicum placements, team-based consulting projects with local employers, and a capstone seminar integrating strategy and operations.
• General education: courses in the liberal arts to develop communication, critical thinking and ethical reasoning.

Students may choose electives to focus on areas such as human resource management, entrepreneurship, international business, or information systems. The programme emphasises applied projects, case studies and opportunities to work with local businesses to gain hands-on experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Typical entry requirements include a strong performance in mathematics and English, evidence of academic readiness for college-level study, and a completed application with school transcripts. Many applicants strengthen their application with a personal statement describing their interest in business, one or more letters of recommendation, and a record of extracurricular activity or work experience.

Transfer students are considered and should supply official college transcripts and any syllabi for completed business or quantitative courses to facilitate transfer credit evaluation. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised tests or approved alternative pathways. The Business Department may advise pre-admission coursework in mathematics or introductory economics for students who lack relevant background.

Career prospects

Graduates with a BBA in Management and Operations from Presbyterian College are prepared for roles that require both managerial judgement and operational know-how. Common entry-level jobs include operations coordinator, supply chain analyst, project analyst, production supervisor, business analyst and management trainee. With experience, alumni progress to positions such as operations manager, supply chain manager, plant manager, project manager, or director of business operations.

Graduates find employment across private, public and nonprofit sectors—manufacturing, retail and wholesale, healthcare, logistics and distribution, hospitality, and professional services. The programme also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate study, including specialised master's degrees in business, supply chain management, or an MBA.

Why study at Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College offers this BBA within a small liberal-arts college environment that emphasises close faculty mentoring, small class sizes and a values-driven approach to leadership. The Business Department focuses on experiential learning: internships with regional employers, collaborative projects with local organisations, and a capstone experience that synthesises classroom learning with practical problem solving.

Students benefit from faculty who combine academic expertise with practical experience, personalised career advising, and connections to the college's alumni and regional business networks. The programme’s integration of liberal-arts skills—communication, critical thinking and ethical reasoning—prepares graduates to adapt to changing business environments and to lead teams and operations responsibly.