Frequently Asked Questions

UCC Global offers three main types of online study:

• Undergraduate degrees – accelerated bachelor’s programmes in business, accounting, financial management, information technology and marketing.
• Graduate programmes – online MBA specialisations and the MSc in Cyber Security & Data Privacy Protection.
• Micro-credentials – shorter professional and specialised learning in areas such as leadership, HR, records, finance, supply chain, payroll and artificial intelligence.

Use the programme links above to compare the current options.

Yes. UCC Global’s current undergraduate and graduate degree programmes are delivered 100% online and asynchronously. Micro-credentials are also offered online, but the schedule and pace vary by course; some follow scheduled learning while others may be self-paced.

UCC Global undergraduate programmes are accelerated, 100% online and asynchronous. They are delivered in six-week academic cycles with no fixed class times, but weekly deadlines apply.

Students normally complete two courses per six-week cycle. Each listed bachelor’s degree comprises 40 three-credit courses, totalling 120 credits.

UCC Global graduate programmes are delivered 100% online and asynchronously. Each currently listed MBA and MSc programme comprises 14 three-credit courses, totalling 42 credits.

Graduate study follows the approved academic structure for the programme. Review the individual programme page for current intake, course-load and completion information.

For regional Caribbean applicants, the standard undergraduate route includes a secondary qualification such as five CSEC General Proficiency passes at Grades 1, 2 or 3, or five GCE O-Level passes at Grades A, B or C, including English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent international qualifications may also be considered subject to UCC approval.

Programme-specific subject requirements may apply. Review the full UCC Global admission requirements before applying.

Graduate applicants must have an accredited bachelor’s degree. Additional programme-specific requirements may apply, so applicants should review the relevant graduate programme page and the UCC Global admission requirements.

Official academic transcripts are part of the admissions process where required. Transcripts should be sent in accordance with the current UCC Global admissions instructions, and documents not issued in English may need to be translated into English.

See the Admissions page for the current document-submission process.

The language of instruction is English. Applicants whose most recent education was not delivered in English may be required to demonstrate English-language proficiency through an approved test such as TOEFL.

Review the Admissions page for the current requirement and supporting guidance.

For the 2026–2027 tuition period, undergraduate tuition is US$290 per three-credit course and graduate tuition is US$515 per three-credit course.

• Annual Miscellaneous Fee: US$130.
• Online Proctoring Fee: US$25 per course, where applicable.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Review the current Tuition & Fees page before registering.

UCC Global undergraduate programmes offer six intake opportunities annually: January, March, May, July, September and November.

Graduate intake timing and micro-credential start schedules vary by programme or course. Review the individual page for the current intake or start information before applying.

There is no single completion time that applies to every UCC Global learner. Each listed undergraduate degree contains 40 courses (120 credits), while each currently listed graduate degree contains 14 courses (42 credits).

Your actual completion timeline depends on the approved programme structure, your registration pattern, academic progression and any transfer credit approved after review. Check your programme page for the most relevant completion information.

Previous tertiary study may be considered through UCC’s transfer-credit review process. The outcome depends on the qualifications and course work submitted for evaluation; no specific transfer-credit amount should be assumed before review.

See Transfer Credits for the current process.