{"id":163,"date":"2025-10-16T15:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sda.edu.gm\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2025-10-17T09:28:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:28:56","slug":"course-7","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sda.edu.gm\/index.php\/course-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Diploma in Business Administration Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"><br \/>\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"><br \/>\n  <title>Diploma in Business Administration \u2013 SDA College<\/title><\/p>\n<style>\n    body {\n      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n      line-height: 1.6;\n      color: #222;\n      background-color: #fafafa;\n    }\n    h1, h2, h3 {\n      color: #003366;\n    }\n    h1 {\n      text-align: center;\n      font-size: 30px;\n      margin-bottom: 1em;\n    }\n    h2 {\n      border-bottom: 2px solid #003366;\n      padding-bottom: 0.3em;\n      margin-top: 2em;\n    }\n    h3 { margin-top: 1.5em; }\n    p { font-size: 18px; } \/* Increased paragraph font size *\/\n    ul { margin-left: 20px; }\n    table {\n      border-collapse: collapse;\n      width: 100%;\n      margin: 1em 0;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n    th, td {\n      border: 1px solid #ddd;\n      padding: 8px;\n      text-align: left;\n    }\n    th {\n      background-color: #f0f0f0;\n    }\n    section {\n      margin-bottom: 2em;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<p><body><\/p>\n<p><strong>SDA College \u2013 The Gambia<\/strong><br \/>\n  Prepared for the <strong>National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<section>\n<h2>Background &#038; Rationale<\/h2>\n<p>The Diploma in Business Administration program addresses the growing need for skilled professionals who can support the operations of SMEs, NGOs, and private sector institutions in The Gambia. The program emphasizes practical business knowledge, ethics, and entrepreneurial thinking to enable graduates to perform effectively in managerial and administrative capacities.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Program Objectives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a sound understanding of business principles and practices.<\/li>\n<li>Develop key competencies in management, accounting, marketing, and HR.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance analytical and decision-making abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen ICT literacy and communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Instill ethical and entrepreneurial values aligned with national priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WASSCE or equivalent:<\/strong> Minimum of 5 credits including English and Mathematics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mature Entry:<\/strong> Applicants aged 25+ with relevant work experience may apply, subject to aptitude test or interview.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):<\/strong> In line with NAQAA standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Program Duration<\/h2>\n<p>Two years (4 semesters) of full-time study, including coursework, practicals, and a final research project.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Program Structure<\/h2>\n<h3>Year 1 \u2013 Semester 1<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of Management<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Business<\/li>\n<li>Business Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Communication Skills<\/li>\n<li>Information &#038; Communication Technology (ICT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Year 1 \u2013 Semester 2<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of Accounting I<\/li>\n<li>Business Law &#038; Ethics<\/li>\n<li>Microeconomics<\/li>\n<li>Office Administration &#038; Practice<\/li>\n<li>Business Statistics I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Year 2 \u2013 Semester 3<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of Accounting II<\/li>\n<li>Marketing Management<\/li>\n<li>Human Resource Management<\/li>\n<li>Macroeconomics<\/li>\n<li>Business Communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Year 2 \u2013 Semester 4<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Organizational Behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurship &#038; Small Business Management<\/li>\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n<li>Business Statistics II<\/li>\n<li>Research Methods &#038; Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Teaching &#038; Learning Approaches<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lectures, tutorials, and seminars<\/li>\n<li>Case studies and group discussions<\/li>\n<li>Practical projects and business simulations<\/li>\n<li>Industry visits and guest lectures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Credit Hour System<\/h2>\n<p>The program follows a credit-hour system consistent with NAQAA standards, with each module carrying 2\u20134 credits. The total workload is approximately 120 credits over 2 years, meeting international diploma-level standards.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Quality Assurance &#038; Monitoring<\/h2>\n<p>Program quality is maintained through academic board reviews, student feedback, staff peer evaluations, and periodic external moderation. Curriculum revisions occur every three years or as guided by NAQAA.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Staffing &#038; Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Courses are delivered by qualified lecturers in business, management, accounting, economics, and ICT. Resources include ICT labs, classrooms, access to simulation software, and a library with current business textbooks and journals.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Progression Pathways<\/h2>\n<p>Graduates may progress to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or related degree programs. Employment opportunities exist in administrative, accounting, and supervisory roles in public, private, and NGO sectors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Gender, Equity &#038; Inclusion<\/h2>\n<p>SDA College upholds inclusive education principles by promoting equitable access for women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups. Scholarships and outreach programs encourage participation among underrepresented demographics.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Approval<\/h2>\n<p>This curriculum was reviewed and approved by the <strong>Academic Board of SDA College<\/strong> for submission to the <strong>National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diploma in Business Administration \u2013 SDA College SDA College \u2013 The Gambia Prepared for the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) Background &#038; Rationale The Diploma in Business Administration program addresses the growing need for skilled professionals who can support the operations of SMEs, NGOs, and private sector institutions in The Gambia. 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