Curriculum Overview
A Commitment to Excellence
SJC aims at offering all our students a broad and balanced curriculum that provides rewarding and stimulating activities to prepare them for the best social and cultural life.
Whether it is our books or hands-on training, we make sure each student gets personal attention to cope up and flourish in every subject for better scores and a brighter future.
Teaching & Learning
SJC is an institution that is devoted to providing the best educational opportunities possible. Our teaching staff are dedicated to utilizing active teaching approaches, motivating students to be self-driven and assume accountability for their learning.
Interaction, working together, evaluating oneself as well as peers, and the capability to do independent research are all vital components of our curriculum. By inspiring self-directed learning and engagement, students acquire the capabilities needed to succeed in further education
and everyday life.
1. Accounting & Finance
This course gives an understanding of the widely accepted accounting principles. This will equip you with the skills necessary to identify various revenue streams and bookkeeping techniques, by analyzing information provided in financial statements.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Know and apply accounting and finance theory.
- Be able to evaluate financial statement information.
2. Banking And Finance
This course familiarizes students with the swiftly evolving landscape of the financial market. It assists them in homing their abilities to excel in banking and finance by providing them with essential skills and expertise.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Students should be able to think critically and finding new ways to improve the industry.
- Students learn to communicate and acquire leadership skills in the banking industry.
3. Business Administration
This course equips students with the skills to embark on a successful career in business management. By enrolling in this program, students gain valuable insights into the diverse techniques and strategies of managing businesses effectively. Moreover, it equips students with the skills to efficiently oversee and execute various tasks within an organization.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Demonstrate knowledge in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing.
- Demonstrate an ability to integrate the concepts of the core areas of business.
Job/Career: Banker, Sales officer, Loan officer.
Community Development Studies
This course offers students the chance to comprehend how they inspire others to participate actively in community growth initiatives and acquire knowledge about the diverse history of community engagement.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Develop critical thinking skills.
- Be able to develop creative ways to work with communities.
- Be safe to design a plan for community action.
Job/Career: Project Assistant, Planner, Organizational Trainer.
Computer Studies
This course will empower students to achieve computer proficiency. Through this curriculum, you’ll gain the skills needed to navigate, produce, store and organize documents, spreadsheets and emails while utilizing the internet efficiently.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Appropriately start up and shut down your computer.
- Manage print settings and print documents.
- Use a web browser to navigate the internet.
4. Disaster Management
This course aims to offer a wide-ranging understanding of disaster management at the community level. It equips learners with essential insights on mitigating the effects of natural disasters that are beyond human control, as well as those resulting from human-induced activities and environmental risks. The focus lies primarily on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from such calamities in an effective manner.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Acquire general knowledge to the learners on disaster preparedness, mitigation and rehabilitation.
- Enable the students to carry out a risk assessment and vulnerability analysis.
- Equipped students with the knowledge on how to mobilize the community for social action.
Jobs/Career: Safety Officer, Security Personnel, Environmental Protection Officer, Search, and Rescue Officer.
5. Education
This course is tailored for inexperienced and uncertified educators in the classroom, as well as high school graduates who inspire to pursue a career in teaching. The curriculum will acquaint participants with essential pedagogical principles and effective strategies for managing classrooms. Students will gain insights into various instructional techniques and abilities that empower them to excel both academically and professionally.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Learn about the different teaching methods & techniques.
- Gain confidence and skill set needed to lead school or workplace programs.
- Gain full knowledge about the teacher’s code of conduct.
- Plan and successfully implement school activities.
Jobs/Career: Teacher, Principal, Administrator, Manager, Professional Counselor.
6. Entrepreneurship
This course has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to think and behave in an enterprising manner, as well as gain knowledge on setting up and managing an enterprise. It will develop their interdisciplinary academic capacities through active learning techniques integrated with business practices which give them the power to assess, create, refine and test small businesses.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Apply new ideas, methods, and ways of thinking.
- Be able to deliver creative and sustainable solutions to specific problems.
Jobs/Career: Business reporter, Recruiter, Teacher, Business officer.
7. Graphics Design
In this course, students will gain a deep understanding of design elements and principles, from initial idea development to final document execution. Our expert instructors will introduce you to essential hardware and software tools used in digital design. Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn how to apply visual techniques like page layout and digital image processing for stunning results.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Create and utilize design to solve communication problems.
- Apply graphic design principles in the development and production of visual messages.
- Participate in design practice and management within a collaborative work environment.
Jobs/Career: Graphics Designer, Logo Designer, User Interface Designer.
8. Human Resource Management
This course explores how to align human resource management (HRM) with the business strategies, and the emerging issues facing business, and to understand the HRM competencies and leadership skills necessary to be a true strategic business partner.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Students will develop skills in critical thinking and decision-making.
- Provide students with a critical perspective on the development of human capital.
Jobs/Career: HR recruiter, Training and Development Assistant.
9. Information Technology
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles in Information Technology Management, making it an ideal choice for individuals eager to understand the crucial function in IT in today’s professional environment. The course will cover essential topics such as organizational structures, software applications, database systems, information networks and more.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Outline the changes that Information Technology makes in the workplace.
- Discuss the importance of Information Technology in designing a business framework.
- Outline the importance of software and databases in information systems design.
Jobs/Career: Web Developer, Software Developer, Network Engineer, IT Officer.
10. Leadership And Governance
This course has been designed to provide students with the necessary practical skills of Leadership and effective administration so as to augment their strategic cogitation and judgment-making for responding to development obstacles. This course builds a platform that allows scholars to sharpen their comprehension of today’s most challenging socio-cultural, economic, and leadership troubles; thus creating solutions which can be applied towards combating them.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Develop innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders to serve in the public, private, and civil society sectors.
- Inculcate leadership values and competencies at the workplace.
- Produce candidates with the ability to initiate an effective governance framework in organizations
Jobs/Career: Civil Servant, Teacher, Governance Advisor, Public Relation Officer, Politician.
11. Mass Communication
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories related to mass communication. This course is designed specifically for students who want an introduction into how communication works, its significance in society, public opinion’s importance, as well as journalism’s role. By taking part in the course, you will be equipped with all that it takes to understand these critical aspects of modern-day life.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of mass communication and its application in society.
- Develop high ethical and social responsibility values in media practices.
- Develop the ability to plan, execute, deliver, and manage projects that reflect the application of mass communication.
Jobs/Career: Journalist, Marketing officer, Radio Reporter, TV Presenter, Public Relation Officer.
12. Paralegal Study
This course gives students the chance to grasp the judicial system and its workings. It furnishes you with insight into law and how it operates in practice. Students can expect a comprehensive overview of legal principles, offering an invaluable opportunity for those looking to deepen their understanding of this complex area.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Develop a general knowledge of the Sierra Leone legal system.
- knowledge of areas that include criminal law, dispute resolution, etc.
- Develop an understanding of legal concepts and structures
Jobs/Career: Paralegal Secretary, Court Administrative Officer, Human Rights Activist.
13. Procurement And Logistics Management
This course is created to equip students with a thorough grounding in procurement, logistics, supply chain formation and oversight. It is intended to equip students with the knowledge necessary to identify and select appropriate procurement and supply chain strategies.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- know supply chains and logistics, in general,
- know the relations between supply chains and administration.
- know general logistics and operations management.
Jobs/Career: Procurement assistant, Supply chain assistant, Supplier, Contract officer.
14. Project Management
This course acquaints students with fundamental project management principles and techniques, starting from recognizing the components of a project to overseeing its control. Furthermore, it empowers students by providing them with the necessary abilities to guarantee that their projects are finished promptly as per expectations. Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of project management which they can efficiently apply in practice.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Initiate a project.
- Monitor and control project work.
- Analyze project risks.
- Develop cost estimates and budget.
Jobs/Career: Project Coordinator, Project Team Member, Project Writer, Entry Level Project.
15. Public Health
This course will equip students with the essential knowledge and expertise required to tackle a wide range of public health concerns. The course encompasses strategies for promoting good health, preventing diseases, and managing environmental hazards that pose risks to our well-being.
Learning Outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Acquire knowledge about public health-related issues.
- Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the roles of people and agencies who undertake work in the promotion of public health.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the debates and dilemmas that may arise from the promotion of public health.
Jobs/Career: Environmental Officer, Community Health Worker, Social Mobilizer.
16. Social Work
This course will give students a general understanding of various subjects such as human behavior, family dynamics, psychology, sociology and culture. These concepts are essential when working with vulnerable individuals within society. By completing the course, you will have acquired skills that enable you to develop community programs while providing counseling and legal support for families and children.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Be knowledgeable about advocacy.
- Be knowledgeable about human rights issues.
- Be able to initiate community development programs..
Jobs/Career: Counselor, Social Worker, Child Welfare Officer, Human Right Advocate, Community Development Worker.
17. Tourism & Hotel Management
This course is designed to provide students with the skill needed to successfully manage and oversee operations in the hotel/hospitality industry Through this course, students will get to improve their customer service abilities, while also gaining acquaintance of guest liaison roles. All this would result in a better understanding of how to effectively handle duties related to management and supervision within this sector.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the successful candidate is expected to:
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function effectively in a diverse environment.
- Demonstrate personal and professional standards for ethical decision-making and social behavior.
- Demonstrate leadership needed for managing diverse hospitality operations.
Jobs/Career: Waitress, Reservation Agent, Event Manager, Junior Chef.