Professional Certificates & Postgraduate Diplomas

 

Flexible graduate professional development

Build specialised skills. Strengthen your credentials. Keep your career moving.

Build graduate-level expertise in a focused business or management field through flexible, part-time online study—without committing to a full master’s programme.

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5 monthsMinimum ProfCert duration
9 monthsMinimum PGDip duration
SpecialisationsAvailability varies by cohort
OnlinePart-time study options
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Why choose a Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma?

Focused graduate study designed to support professional growth while you continue working.

Focus on what matters to you

Build deeper knowledge in one business or management specialisation.

Build your credentials in less time

Strengthen your resumé and skill set through a shorter graduate credential.

Study while you continue working

Choose live online classes or flexible asynchronous study.

Which qualification is right for you?

Choose the level of depth and duration that best fits your goals.

Professional Certificate (ProfCert)

Build targeted graduate-level knowledge in your chosen area through a shorter programme of study.

Consider the ProfCert if: you want a focused credential and the shortest route to completing graduate-level professional development.
12 creditsTotal programme load
5 monthsMinimum duration
4 courses3 specialist + 1 core
US$3,290*Tuition

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Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Go further in your chosen field with additional specialist and core graduate-level study.

Consider the PGDip if: you want a broader credential with greater depth in your specialisation.
18 creditsTotal programme load
9 monthsMinimum duration
6 courses4 specialist + 2 core
US$4,950Tuition

Apply for the PGDip →

Tuition: Professional Certificate tuition is the Jamaican dollar equivalent of US$3,290. Postgraduate Diploma tuition is US$4,950. A US$250 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance to either programme. The balance may be paid in equal instalments under an approved payment schedule agreed with Student Financial Services. All costs are subject to change without notice.

Choose your specialisation

Develop knowledge and practical skills in the area most relevant to your career interests.

General Management
Human Resource Management
Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Healthcare Management
Entrepreneurship
Disaster Management
Project Management
Please note: Specialisations are offered based on subscription; not every specialisation may be available to each cohort.
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Choose how you learn

These programmes are fully online, with scheduled live classes or asynchronous study.

Synchronous Online (Scheduled Live Classes)

Join scheduled online classes and interact with your lecturer and classmates in real time. Classes are scheduled on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Asynchronous Online (Flexible Study)

Study without fixed class times and complete each course within the required time frame.

Assessment: Students are assessed through coursework and an end-of-course final examination. The published 2026–2028 class schedule labels examination dates as face-to-face; students should confirm the arrangements for their modality and cohort with the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

Explore programme resources

Review the programme structure and planned class schedule in more detail.

Curriculum Map 2026

Review the core and specialist course structures included in the published 2026 curriculum map.

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Class Schedule 2026–2028

Review planned course cycles, class days and examination dates to help you understand how the programme is scheduled.

View Class Schedule →

Planning ahead? Programme schedules may be updated. Use the latest published schedule when planning your studies.

Is this programme a good fit for you?

A strong fit for professionals seeking focused graduate-level development.

Build expertise in a specific professional field.
Prepare for greater responsibility, leadership or management opportunities.
Support a career transition with relevant credentials.
Support professional advancement or entrepreneurial goals.

Can I apply?

Applicants may qualify through academic credentials or relevant prior learning and professional experience.

Entry requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree or higher from a recognised and/or accredited institution, in any discipline; or
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least three years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other combinations of qualifications and at least three years of relevant work experience may also be considered.
  • A working knowledge of English at the postgraduate-study level is required.

Applicants using the Mature Entrance pathway are required to sit the Commonwealth Executive Management Achievement Test (CEMAT). CEMAT may also be required if an applicant has a degree with an accumulated GPA below 2.0.

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What you will need to apply

Completed application form and passport-size photograph
Proof of academic qualifications
Evidence of professional programmes or study, where applicable
Signed and dated Statement of Purpose
Current resumé
Two recommendations
International documentation, where applicable

An interview may be scheduled where necessary after the required documents have been submitted.

What to expect as a student

Coursework + final examinationEach course includes coursework and an end-of-course examination.
Meet the graduate standardA minimum of 50% is required in both coursework and the final examination, and students must maintain a B-average GPA.
Be ready for online studyYou will need reliable access to a computer and the internet. Some course materials are provided through UCC’s Learning Management System.

Funding, accreditation & support

Payment and financing

Financing may be accessed through the Students’ Loan Bureau, credit unions or other reputable lending institutions that support higher-education study. UCC does not provide funding directly, but Student Financial Services may facilitate payment arrangements in keeping with UCC policies.

A UCC graduate credential

The Professional Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma are awarded by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean. UCC holds institutional accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica and international institutional accreditation from ASIC UK.

Ready to build your next professional advantage?

Choose your specialisation, select the credential that fits your goals and take the next step with UCC Graduate Studies.

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For programme enquiries, call (876) 906-3000 and ask for extensions 3991, 4001, 4002, 4006 or 4049.

 

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