BSc in Business Administration with a Major in Financial Management
Develop expertise in corporate finance, investment analysis, financial planning, risk management and capital markets through a flexible asynchronous learning format.
Advance in Finance Without Putting Your Career on Hold
The programme is designed for learners who want specialised financial-management capability with an online schedule that works around employment and personal commitments.
Finance Professionals
Strengthen your expertise and prepare for greater responsibility.
Banking and Investment Staff
Build formal knowledge in markets, portfolios and financial analysis.
Business Professionals
Transition into financial management, planning or advisory roles.
Caribbean and International Learners
Study from your country without a fixed Jamaican class timetable.
Build Financial Expertise on a Strong Business Foundation
The degree combines general education and business administration courses with specialised study in corporate finance, investment analysis and financial decision-making.
You will develop the analytical and quantitative capability to assess financial performance, evaluate investments, manage risk and support responsible financial leadership.
Structured Weekly Learning Without Fixed Class Times
Course materials and activities are available online, with weekly 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 curriculum develops broad business capability alongside specialised financial analysis, planning and decision-making skills.
Corporate Finance
Capital structure, financing decisions, capital budgeting and financial strategy.
Investment Analysis
Security evaluation, portfolio construction and investment decision-making.
Financial Markets
Institutions, instruments, market structures and the movement of capital.
Risk Management
Financial risk, derivatives and approaches to measuring and managing exposure.
Analysis and Valuation
Financial-statement analysis, forecasting and business or investment valuation.
International and Strategic Finance
Global financial decisions, strategic planning and long-term financial leadership.
A Foundation for Finance Careers and Further Certification
The programme supports progression toward finance and investment pathways by combining quantitative analysis, business knowledge, communication, technology and ethical decision-making.
Graduates may use the degree as preparation for further study toward professional qualifications. Certification eligibility, exemptions and membership requirements are determined independently by each professional body.
Prepare for Finance and Investment Roles Across Sectors
Graduates can apply their business and financial-management preparation in private companies, financial institutions, government, advisory firms and entrepreneurial ventures.
Corporate Finance
Support financing, budgeting, investment and strategic financial decisions.
Investment Analysis
Evaluate securities, portfolios, markets and investment opportunities.
Banking
Contribute to lending, credit, treasury and financial-services operations.
Portfolio Management
Support asset allocation, performance monitoring and portfolio decisions.
Risk Management
Identify, assess and help manage financial and market exposure.
Financial Planning
Support individuals or organisations with financial goals and strategies.
Treasury and Cash Management
Manage liquidity, cash flows, banking relationships and short-term funding.
Management Consulting
Apply financial analysis to business improvement and strategic recommendations.
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 Finance Career?
Begin your application or speak with the UCC Global team about entry requirements, transfer credits and the next available intake.