BSc. in Business Administration,
Accounting Major (Asynchronous)
Build professional accounting expertise with a strong business foundation in a flexible, fully asynchronous format. Develop technical skills in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and cost management while preparing for professional certification—delivered entirely online on your schedule.
Who this Asynchronous Option is For
This flexible learning format is ideal for:
- ✓ Working accounting professionals seeking to formalize their credentials
- ✓ Aspiring CPAs or ACCA candidates balancing work and study
- ✓ Business professionals seeking accounting specialization
- ✓ International students in different time zones
You'll complete the same rigorous accounting curriculum with the added benefit of learning on your schedule.
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting provides a comprehensive business education with specialized training in accounting principles, practices, and technologies. This programme prepares students for professional accounting designations and careers in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, and financial management.
What you'll learn
- ✓ Financial accounting principles and IFRS reporting standards
- ✓ Cost and management accounting for business decisions
- ✓ Auditing practice, procedures, and professional standards
- ✓ Taxation theory, practice, and compliance
- ✓ Computerized accounting systems and financial technologies
Core Accounting Modules
- • Financial Accounting & Advanced Financial Accounting
- • Cost Accounting & Management Accounting
- • Audit Practice and Procedures I & II
- • Taxation Theory and Practice & Advanced Taxation
- • Financial Reporting (IFRS)
- • Computerized Accounting Systems
- • Financial Management & Corporate Finance
Programme Structure
- ✓ Six intakes and six cycles per year
- ✓ Students take 1-2 courses each cycle
- ✓ Scheduled proctored exams each cycle
- ✓ Programme should be completed within 4 years
- ✓ Students have the flexibility to switch to the synchronous online modality
Career Opportunities
Public accounting, corporate accounting, auditing, tax consulting, financial analysis, and management accounting.
Professional Certification
Prepares students for ACCA, CPA, and other professional accounting certifications.
What Asynchronous Learning Means
Asynchronous learning means you are not required to attend live online classes at a fixed time. Your course materials (readings, recorded lectures, activities, and assessments) are available online, and you complete them within set weekly deadlines.
Key features
- ✓ Access lessons 24/7 and study when it best fits your schedule—before work, after work, or weekends
- ✓ You'll still have due dates, activities, and graded tasks each week
- ✓ Get guidance through forums, messages, lecturer feedback, and weekly learning pathways
How This Impacts Your Studies
Entry Requirements
For Jamaican Students
To be unconditionally admitted to complete UCC undergraduate programmes, individuals should possess a minimum of five (5) subjects at the GCE or CSEC level (including the mandatory English Language and Mathematics) at grades A, B, C or 1, 2, 3 respectively. A CSEC pass at level 3 must have been obtained since 1998.
- • Candidates who have a minimum of 4 CXCs can also apply pending the outstanding CXC subjects or can opt to do UCC replacement courses Core Mathematics, English for Academic Purpose and Fundamentals of Accounting.
- • Candidates can opt to apply under the Mature Entry option. To be accepted, applicants must be working for 5 years or more and be at a minimum age of 25 years. Academic qualifications, a detailed resume, a job letter and 3 professional references will be required.
Honours Programme
Students with 8 CXC/GCE subjects including Mathematics and English Language at Grade 1 may be eligible for a 25% tuition waiver during the first year. Terms & Conditions
For International Students
Click here to view our admission requirements for international students.
Tuition & Intakes
Tuition Fees
Available Intakes
Ready to Apply?
Apply online for the UCC Global Asynchronous option. Once submitted, our team will guide you through the next steps.