Department of Business Studies

Dr. Arezou Harraf
Head of Department
E-mail: a.harraf@bhck.edu.kw

• Message from HOD 

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 department 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.

The department works with companies from both public and private sectors to offer programs and skill development that meets the needs of local employers.  Graduates from business programs may choose to seek employment in their chosen field or pursue further study.

Academic Programs

(2 years full time)

• FNS50920 - Diploma of Banking Services Management
• BSB51420 - Diploma of Management
• BSB50620 - Diploma of Marketing

Admission Requirement

• 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.

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 Qualifications Framework. All diplomas carry international, as well as local recognition by the Kuwait Private Universities Council and Ministry of Higher Education.

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