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 Business Administration. This
robust programme offers you the opportunity
to gain an insight into the theory
and practice of business and business
related issues while satisfying employment
requirements for a wide variety of
career choices. 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
Target Group
This degree programme is specially
designed for persons:
- Who are seeking to build a
career path in management, or are
seeking to build a broad 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
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Introduction
to Business |
3 |
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Introduction
to Literature |
3 |
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English
Composition |
3 |
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Theatre |
3 |
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Computer
Application & Appreciation |
3 |
| |
College
Algebra |
3 |
| |
Calculus |
3 |
| |
Business
Communication |
3 |
|
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Financial
Accounting
|
3 |
|
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Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
|
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Principles
of Micro-economics |
3 |
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Principles
of Management |
3 |
| |
Principles
of Macro-economics |
3 |
| |
Introduction
to Politics |
3 |
|
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Management
Accounting |
3 |
|
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Introduction
to Business Law |
3 |
|
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Caribbean
Literature |
3 |
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Introduction
to Business / Economic
Statistics |
3 |
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History
of Western Political Philosophy |
3 |
|
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Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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Public
Speaking & Communication |
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)
or Evenings or Sundays or Distance
Education, DEGL (via Cable
TV/Internet Video Streaming*).There
will be three (3) terms per year.
Student Loans
Applicants may apply for an international
student’s loan through the International Education 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.
Accreditation
The IMP Associate Degree in Business
Administration is fully accredited
by the University Council of Jamaica.
The Associate Degree has also obtained
full matriculation and advanced placement
status to the BSc. programme at the
University of the West Indies (UWI)
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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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