Duration
2 ¼ years Year Part Time - 18 months Full Time

Course Objectives
The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) offers the Associate of Science Degree in Accounting & Financial Management. This programme will prepare the graduate for entry level careers in banking, accounting and finance and provides a superb platform for advanced studies. You can also earn on-the-job promotions or credits that may lead to employment opportunities in the business community. Benefit from the advantage of being able to transfer to a bachelor’s degree programme offered through the UCC or an institution of your choice.

Faculty

• Instructions will be provided by an eminent and highly qualified team of local faculty and other professionals. Overseas/international guest lecturers will be utilised where appropriate

Target Group
This degree programme is specially designed for persons:

• Who are seeking to build a career path in banking, insurance or other areas for the financial and accounting industries and provides a sound base on which to pursue advanced general or specialist studies
• Who have recently left high school who wish to pursue a career in the field

COURSE OUTLINE - Proposed and subject to change

	Course Title	Credits
	Computer and Information Systems	3
	English Composition	3
	Introduction to Sociology	3
	College Algebra	3
	Principles of Management	3
	Principles of Micro Economics	3
	Principles of Macro Economics	3
	Financial Accounting	3
	Management Accounting	3
	Business Law	3
	Introduction to Human Resource Management	3
	Principles of Risk Management	3
	Introduction to Financial Management	3
	Introduction to Project Management	3
	Introduction to Financial Information Analysis	3
	Principles Portfolio Management	3
	Taxation Theory & Practice 1	3
	Corporate Governance and Ethics	3
	Introduction to Financial Market Analysis	3
	Introduction to Investment Analysis	3
	Introduction to Business	3
	Independent Library Research	1
Total Credits		64
Number of credits/Year One …..27 Number of credits/Year Two …..39

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 5 GCE O'Level or CXC subjects with passes at A, B or C / 1 or 2 (including English Language and Mathematics). Participants with CXC passes at level 3 since 1998 (or in place of a CXC or GCE pass in Math, possess a pass in UWI EC080 Remedial Mathematics) are also eligible. Participants without the required pass in a numerate subject must register to attend O'Level/CXC Math classes as a co-requisite
• Other qualifications that may be considered by the Department of Studies as equivalent
• Relevant experience in a managerial position will usually be considered in addition to the above
   

Class Structure

• Part-Time: Early Bird (Mornings), Evenings or Sunday

Student Loans
Applicants may apply for an international student’s loan through the International» Curriculum & Instructional Finance Corporation (IEFC) in the USA or Canada. No collateral or security is required, but interested applicants will need to identify a US or Canadian co-signer to guarantee the loan. Application forms and brochures are available at IMS and IMP offices.

For further information, contact: direct@uccjm.com Phone: (876) 929-2830 Fax:   (876) 968-1926 The University College of the Caribbean 17 Worthington Avenue Kingston 5 Jamaica, W.I.

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