Business Studies

School of Business Studies

Dr. Arezou Harraf

Head of School

Message from HOS

Welcome to Box Hill College Kuwait and the Department of Business Studies, the first private academic business department for women in Kuwait offering national and international recognition. The department offers the College’s General Education program and excellent undergraduate programs leading to Diplomas in the fields of management, marketing and banking services management.

The Business Studies department provides programs aiming at the integrated education and training of future women leaders in the private and public sector. We provide students with a mix of theoretical and practical knowledge to be used in today’s competitive business environment. Successful graduates may start their own businesses or join established companies. The flexibility of a business studies diploma draws many to the area and traditionally provides the skills to stand out among the crowd.

The Department of Business Studies is a dynamic collective of innovative and talented staff working at the cutting edge of business and banking practices. Our faculty consists of dedicated professionals with many years of experience, both as practitioners in their fields and as instructors keen to guide and assist you in your endeavors. Graduating students may find employment in areas as diverse as business managers in government, private enterprise or self-employed, marketing manager, marketing team leader, product manager, public relations manager, or a responsible position in banking or other deposit taking institutions’ customer contact center or retail financial services environment. Graduates may also choose to seek further study. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the department, I welcome you into the exciting and innovative area of business studies and wish you all the best in your studies.

The business programs and qualification

Welcome to the School of Business Studies. The business programs and qualification awards help students gain essential knowledge and skills in accounting, business, commerce, human resources, international business, marketing, public relations, and management. The school offers teaching methods such as group discussion, role play, guided exercises, practical work, theoretical work and assignments. This all takes place in a highly-supportive environment with small classes.

Diploma Programs

(2 years full time)

Diploma of Banking Services Management

FNS50920

Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB50420

*Note that this qualification is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait as a “Diploma of Management.”

Diploma of Marketing and Communication **

BSB50620

**Note that this qualification is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait as a “Diploma of Marketing”

Admission Requirement for Diploma Programs

Year 12 graduate or equivalent

Submission of proof of result for a TOEFL score of 500 or an IELTS score of 5.0 OR

Completion of Level 2 in Intensive English Program at Box Hill College Kuwait OR

Passing of BHCK Entrance test with a score for direct entry into mainstream courses.

Bachelors Programs

(additional 2 years full time after the Diploma)

Bachelor of Commerce (Major Accounting)

Bachelor of Commerce (Major International Business)

Admission Requirement for Bachelor Programs

Diploma qualification from any local institution accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait

Submission of proof of result for a TOEFL score of 500 or an IELTS score of 5.0 OR

Completion of Level 2 in Intensive English Program at Box Hill College Kuwait OR

Passing of BHCK Entrance test with a score for direct entry into mainstream courses.

Awards and Recognition

Diplomas are awarded for students who have completed the full study plan of the designated program and have achieved a GPA of 2.0 or more. Credits transferred other institutions are not used in computing a student’s GPA but may be accepted towards a Diploma. A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process is also available under the same conditions as Credit transfer. Ask the admission staff about the processes.

All training and assessment is provided on behalf of the Box Hill Institute (BHI), Melbourne Australia and qualifications are awarded by BHI, accredited under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All diplomas carry international, as well as local recognition by the Kuwait Private Universities Council and Ministry of Higher Education.

Qualifications

Your qualifications will be recognised internationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).