BSc in Business Administration
Build practical business and management capability through an accelerated, 100% online asynchronous programme delivered in six-week cycles. Develop the knowledge, judgement and workplace skills needed to contribute across modern organisations.
Flexible Study for Learners With Real Responsibilities
The asynchronous format gives you control over when you study while keeping you on track through structured weekly deadlines.
Working Professionals
Continue working while completing your degree online.
Parents and Caregivers
Plan study time around family and personal commitments.
Independent Learners
Work through weekly learning activities without fixed class times.
Caribbean and International Learners
Study from your country without a fixed Jamaican class timetable.
Develop Broad Business and Management Capability
The BSc in Business Administration builds a practical foundation across the functional areas of business. It strengthens critical thinking, communication, teamwork and the ability to use business information to support sound decisions.
The programme is designed for adaptable, multi-skilled professionals who can contribute to organisational performance in a changing business environment.
Structured Weekly Learning Without Fixed Class Times
Course materials and activities are available online, with deadlines that keep your studies organised throughout each accelerated six-week cycle.
Access Materials 24/7
Review readings, recorded content and learning activities online.
Meet Weekly Deadlines
Complete graded work within clear weekly learning windows.
Receive Guidance
Engage through forums, messages, announcements and lecturer feedback.
Complete Assessments Online
Submit coursework and sit online proctored examinations where required.
A Clear Route From Enrolment to Graduation
What You Will Study
The programme develops integrated capability across the main areas of business administration rather than limiting you to one specialisation.
Management and Leadership
Planning, organising, leading and controlling organisational resources.
Business Operations
How organisations coordinate processes, people and day-to-day activities.
Communication and Teamwork
Professional documents, presentations, collaboration and workplace interaction.
Business Technology and Data
Using information technology, business tools and data to support decisions.
Quantitative Decision-Making
Applying numerical, statistical and analytical techniques to business problems.
Ethics and Career Readiness
Responsible practice, diversity awareness and applied research experience.
Prepare for Roles Across the Business Environment
Graduates can apply their broad business preparation in organisations of different sizes and across multiple sectors.
Business Administration
Support planning, coordination and general organisational functions.
Management and Supervision
Lead teams, coordinate resources and support operational performance.
Operations and Projects
Contribute to process improvement, project delivery and service management.
Entrepreneurship
Use business knowledge to support a new or growing enterprise.
Human Resources
Support people management, employee development and workplace coordination.
Marketing Support
Apply business thinking in customer, sales and marketing-support roles.
Administrative Support
Use business and quantitative skills in administrative or advisory settings.
Public and Non-Profit Administration
Apply management capability in public service and mission-led organisations.
Admission Requirements for Caribbean and International Applicants
UCC Global serves learners outside Jamaica. Qualifications are assessed according to the applicant's country and education system.
Regional (Caribbean) Applicants
- A minimum of five subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grades 1, 2 or 3) or GCE O-Level (Grades A, B or C), including English Language and Mathematics. A CSEC Grade 3 must have been obtained in or after June 1998. Programme-specific subject requirements may also apply; Principles of Accounts is required for applicable business programmes.
- An International Baccalaureate qualification or another equivalent secondary qualification may be accepted, subject to UCC Global approval.
- Official transcripts of all secondary and any university-level coursework must be sent directly by the issuing institution to registry@uccglobal.co.
International Applicants
- A high school diploma, GED or Certificate of Equivalency/Proficiency with a minimum high-school GPA of 2.5; or five GCE O-Level passes at Grades A, B or C including Mathematics and English; or an International Baccalaureate or other equivalent qualification subject to UCC approval.
- Official transcripts of all secondary and any university-level coursework, translated into English where necessary, must be sent directly by the issuing institution to registry@uccglobal.co.
- One electronic passport-size photograph and a copy of the passport information page.
- UCC Global may require an external credential evaluation from an approved evaluator such as ACEI, IERF or WES.
English Language Proficiency
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. Paper-based and internet-based TOEFL results may be accepted.
Admission is subject to document verification and UCC Global approval. Additional documents may be requested after review.
Six Opportunities to Start Each Year
Begin in January, March, May, July, September or November.
Ready to Build Your Business Career?
Begin your application or speak with the UCC Global team about entry requirements, transfer credits and the next available intake.