Administration, business, and economics provide a broad base of understanding commerce. While administration is more focused on management issues, business examines the different disciplines involved such as distribution, accounting, marketing, human resources and operations. Economics is the study of the factors driving business, like supply and demand.

Many degree programs require students to be proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Those who lack these skills can take an undergraduate pathway program where they may acquire a satisfactory English language mastery.