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Admission

Application for Admission

We are delighted that you have chosen the Bahamas Institute of Business and Technology to be a part of your academic development plan. In this regard, we pledge to work diligently to ensure that you achieve your career goals.

 

The Bahamas Institute of Business and Technology prides itself on being among the top institutions of higher learning in the Bahamas. Moreover, many Bahamians have come to recognize our programs as being comparable to programs offered at larger institutions. In particular, our programs in business, computers and allied health have received rave reviews and represent the largest portion of our student base. However, regardless of your interest, we know you will be pleased with what we have to offer.

 

If you are applying to enroll in one of our degree programs, simply complete the application and return it to the college along with any supporting document. Your application will be processed immediately so that you can be approved for enrollment in the shortest possible time.

 

Persons who are enrolling in certificate courses need not go through this formal process. Just complete the appropriate enrollment form, and your registration will be approved on the spot. In most cases, you will be required to pay a registration fee to confirm your enrollment.

 

At BIBT, we make it easy for you to access higher education. Regardless of your interest, you will find the process easy and welcoming. If higher education is in your future, this is your opportunity to become part of an academic community that’s built on the strength of its many students. Take the first step to secure your future. Apply today!

 

The Office of Admissions

 

Admission Requirements

Bahamas Institute of Business & Technology admission requirements are based on the philosophy that every aspiring individual with the desire and potential to benefit from higher learning should be afforded an opportunity to do so. Statistically, less than five percent of the population satisfies the traditional requirements for entry into college. However, it is our firm belief that those students who have graduated from high school with a grade point average of 2.0 or better should not be denied entry to a post secondary academic or training program. Consequently, it should be noted that BIBT Placement Exam is merely designed to channel students along the right path rather than to exclude them out rightly.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

 
COLLEGE PROGRAMS:

Students seeking admission into an Associate Degree or Diploma program must satisfy one of the following schemes:

 

Scheme A:
  • Applicant must be at least seventeen (17) years old.
  • Applicants must possess a high school diploma.
  • Cumulative Grade point average must be no less than 2.00 during the last two years of high school.
  • Applicants must possess not less than five BGCSE passes including Math and English with grades of "C" or better or the equivalent thereof.
 
Scheme B: (Mature Students)
  • Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
  • Applicants must have worked in the desired area of study for at least three (3) years.
  • Applicants must possess a high school diploma.
  • Applicants must possess passes in at least three BGCSE subjects including Math and English.

 

NOTE: All persons entering a degree or a diploma program without the requisite BGCSE passes MUST sit the college's placement exam and enroll in the appropriate foundation courses.

 

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

All applications for admission should be addressed to the Director of Admissions, Bahamas Institute of Business & Technology, P.O.Box CB-11242, Nassau, N.P., Bahamas. Applications must be submitted at least three(3) months prior to the trimester in which the student wishes to commence studies.

 

Persons wishing to study in Freeport should apply directly to the Freeport campus.

 

Applying in Person:

Please return application to the Office of Admissions in Nassau or Freeport.

 

Application for Admission: Certificate Courses

Admission into certificate courses requires students to complete the same steps as those for students entering college programs. However, there is no stringent pre-qualification for students enrolling in certificate courses/programs. Please note though that some certificate programs are sequential, consequently permission to register for an advanced stage may require competency at introductory and/or intermediate levels. See specific program for registration details.

 

Application for Admission: Transfer Students

BIBT considers the admission of students from other academic institutions of similar standards. Full credit will be awarded for relevant work completed with a grade of "C" or above. Students entering a diploma or an associate degree program can transfer a maximum of eighteen (18) or thirty-six (30) credits respectively. Students transferring into a bachelor degree program can apply ninety relevant credits towards a degree from BIBT. An official transcript of all work completed elsewhere must be received at BIBT before credits can be considered for transfer.

 

Application for Admission: International Students

Students who are residents of other countries are welcome to apply for studies at BIBT. However, it must be noted that in addition to the admission guidelines stipulated above, each international student must apply to the Bahamas Department of Immigration for residency status. Admission to study at Bahamas Institute of Business & Technology does not constituted permission to reside in the Bahamas. International students are required to apply to the college at least six (6) months prior to the start date of the trimester in which they wish to commence studies. Additional information regarding international student admission is provided in the international student brochure.