Business Administration, Accounting Major

 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
with a major in
ACCOUNTING

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of Science
Tuition: 
J$10,000 per-credit (Jamaican Students)
Tuition: 
US$4,000 (Caribbean Students; except Jamaicans) | US$7,500 (International Students) per year
Credits: 
124
Next Start Date: 
Summer, 2021
Awarding Institution: 
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Delivery Modality: 
100% Online or Blended

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting, has a strong business-related base of general education and core modules in business administration. Students then have the opportunity to continue with specialized modules in the upper level of the programme, which are focused on Accounting.

This programme is an excellent choice for students who also plan to go on to seek international professional certification in Accounting, such as ACCA designation. Such students will receive exemption from some Level I ACCA courses, including F1 – Accountant in Business; F2 – Management Accounting; F3 – Financial Accounting, F4 – Corporate & Business Law and F7 – Financial Reporting.
UCC’s B.Sc. in Accounting is an ACCA accredited programme.

You have the choice of selecting your courses or modules, so that your course of study is completed through classes in the early morning, daytime, evening or on Sundays.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • A degree with an international flavour set within a strong accounting framework
  • Provides a thorough grounding in accounting principles and management
  • Develops critical skills for a wide range of real world professional situations
  • An excellent preparation for a career in professional accountancy and management
  • Flexible study programme, not limited by any one particular class time or geographical region
DURATION: 

UCC Bachelor of Science degree programmes are four-year programmes. This may be reduced by up to two years, if a student gains Advanced Standing with an appropriate Associate of Science degree or equivalent qualification.

ACCREDITATION: 

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is registered with and recognized by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) as a University College with the authority to offer academic degrees up to the Masters level. The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean has also been granted institutional accreditation by the University Council of Jamaica, effective November 11, 2019. Students who successfully complete a UCC academic degree are assured of graduating from an excellent academic programme, provided by an institutionally accredited institution, which will be accepted anywhere in the world.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: 
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - JAMAICANS
  • 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.

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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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - NON-JAMAICANS

All students applying for undergraduate programs must submit the following:

  • Application for Admission
  • High school diploma, GED, or Certificate of Equivalency / Proficiency (with minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 from high school)
  • Passes in 5 GCE O Level passes at A, B or C including Mathematics and English or International Baccalaureate (IB) or other international qualification deemed equivalent (subject to UCC approval) - Regional (Caribbean) Applicants Only
  • One electronic passport size photo
  • Copy of passport information page
  • Financial documentation demonstrating that the student can support him/herself during his/her stay in Jamaica (to be sent along with completed UCC Affidavit of Support Form)
  • Official Transcripts of all secondary school (and other universities) coursework and grades (translated in English). “Official” means that the applicant must request that his school send transcripts directly to the UCC Registry (registry@ucc.edu.jm OR uccadmissions@ucc.edu.jm).
    These transcripts must be evaluated by one of the following organizations:

The language of instruction at UCC is English. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate English Language proficiency, through the completion of an approved English testing regime such as, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

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