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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSc) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills across key areas of business, including management, finance, marketing, and operations. This program develops critical thinking, strategic planning, and effective decision-making abilities that are essential in today’s competitive business landscape. Students gain insights into the dynamics of the business world and learn to apply theoretical concepts through case studies, projects, and internships.

With a focus on preparing graduates for diverse roles, the BSc in Business Administration fosters a well-rounded understanding of business functions and empowers students to pursue careers in fields such as finance, marketing, human resources, and management. Whether aiming to join the corporate world, start their own business, or continue with advanced studies, graduates of this program are well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in various industries.


Key Facts about the Programme

Programme Duration

2 years (following an associate degree)

Semesters Offered

Primarily begins in Fall

Total Credits Required

60–63 credits for the final two years

Accreditation

Fully recognized, meeting academic standards for professional certifications in accounting

Unique Selling Points

Career-Focused Curriculum

Prepares students for accounting roles with targeted coursework in financial reporting, tax, and audit.

Pathway to Certifications

Supports requirements for CPA, ACCA, and other accounting certifications.

Real-World Application

Includes courses like Accounting Information Systems and Cost Accounting to prepare students for practical roles in finance​

UCCI offers five different concentrations.

Concentration: Accounting

The Accounting concentration offers a deep dive into financial accounting, auditing, tax principles, and accounting information systems. Students develop the skills needed to analyze financial data, prepare reports, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance, equipping them for careers as accountants, auditors, and financial analysts. Courses in cost accounting, tax law, and financial reporting prepare graduates for certification pathways like CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Typical Starting Salary: Entry-level accounting positions often start at around $55,000 - $65,000 USD annually, with significant growth opportunities as professionals gain experience and certifications.

Potential Employers in the Cayman Islands:

  • Deloitte Cayman Islands – Roles in auditing, tax services, and consulting.
  • EY Cayman – Opportunities in assurance, advisory, and tax consulting.
  • Cayman National Bank – Careers in financial analysis, accounting, and auditing.
  • Maples Group – Positions in accounting, compliance, and client services.

Core Courses

ACC 300

Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 credits)

ENG 301

Advanced Writing Skills (3 credits)

MAT 311

Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

MGT 331

Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)

MKT 301

Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)

ACC 301

Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 credits)

ACC 406

Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)

FIN 301

Financial Management (3 credits)

MGT 405

Operations Management (3 credits)

BUS 401

Research Methods in Business (3 credits)

ACC 302

Cost Accounting (3 credits)

ACC 401

Taxation I (3 credits)

ACC 402

Advanced Financial Accounting (3 credits)

ACC 403

Auditing I (3 credits)

ECO 424

Managerial Economics (3 credits)

MGT 432

Business Ethics (3 credits)

ACC 404

Financial Reporting (3 credits)

ACC 405

Auditing II (3 credits)

ACC 407

Not for Profit Accounting (3 credits)

ACC 409

Taxation II (3 credits)

MGT 450

Senior Capstone Project (3 credits)

Degree Plan (Suggested Sequence)

Fall Semester III

  • ACC 300 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I
  • ENG 301 - Advanced Writing Skills
  • MAT 311 - Quantitative Methods
  • MGT 331 - Organizational Behaviour
  • MKT 301 - Integrated Marketing Communication

Spring Semester III

  • ACC 301 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II
  • ACC 406 - Accounting Information Systems
  • FIN 301 - Financial Management
  • MGT 405 - Operations Management
  • BUS 401 - Research Methods in Business

Summer III

  • ACC 302 - Cost Accounting

Fall Semester IV

  • ACC 401 - Taxation I
  • ACC 402 - Advanced Financial Accounting
  • ACC 403 - Auditing I
  • ECO 424 - Managerial Economics
  • MGT 432 -Business Ethics

Spring Semester IV

  • ACC 404 - Financial Reporting
  • ACC 405 - Auditing II
  • ACC 407 - Not for Profit Accounting
  • ACC 409 - Taxation II
  • MGT 450 - Senior Capstone Project

Concentration: Management

Overview

The Management concentration focuses on organizational behavior, strategic planning, and operational management. Students in this pathway learn about business ethics, leadership, decision-making, and resource allocation, preparing them for supervisory and administrative roles across sectors. With skills in project management, organizational leadership, and strategic thinking, graduates are well-suited for roles as operations managers, project coordinators, and business consultants.

Typical Starting Salary: Entry-level management roles generally start at around $55,000 - $65,000 USD, with potential for advancement as professionals gain experience.

Potential Employers in the Cayman Islands:

  • Dart Enterprises – Roles in project management, corporate development, and operations.
  • Cayman Islands Government – Opportunities in policy planning, public administration, and human resources.
  • Maples Group – Careers in client services and operations management.
  • Butterfield Bank – Positions in operations, business development, and corporate management.

Core Courses:

ENG 301

Advanced Writing Skills or ENG 311 – Research Methods and Report Writing (3 credits)

MAT 311

Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

MGT 331

Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)

MKT 301

Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)

FIN 301

Financial Management (3 credits)

MGT 405

Operations Management (3 credits)

BUS 401

Research Methods in Business (3 credits)

COM 411

Management Information Systems (3 credits)

ECO 424

Managerial Economics (3 credits)

MGT 432

Business Ethics (3 credits)

MGT 434

Talent Management (4 credits)

MKT 406

International Business and Marketing (3 credits)

MGT 403

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3 credits)

MGT 431

Strategic Management and Marketing (3 credits)

MGT 450

Senior Capstone Project (3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Electives – 300 or 400 level (15 credits total, distributed across programme)

Degree Plan

Fall Semester III:

  • ENG 301 – Advanced Writing Skills or ENG 311 – Research Methods and Report Writing
  • MAT 311 – Quantitative Methods
  • MGT 331 – Organizational Behaviour
  • MKT 301 – Integrated Marketing Communication
  • MGT 300 or 400 Elective

Spring Semester III

  • FIN 301 – Financial Management
  • 300 or 400 Elective
  • MGT 405 – Operations Management
  • BUS 401 – Research Methods in Business
  • 300 or 400 Elective

Summer Semester III

  • COM 411 – Management Information Systems

Fall Semester IV

  • ECO 424 – Managerial Economics
  • MGT 432 – Business Ethics
  • MGT 434 – Talent Management
  • MKT 406 – International Business and Marketing
  • 300 or 400 Elective

Spring Semester IV

  • MGT 403 – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • MGT 431 – Strategic Management and Marketing (3 credits)
  • MGT 450 – Senior Capstone Project (3 credits)
  • 300 or 400 Elective

Concentration: Finance

Overview

The Finance concentration equips students with the analytical tools and knowledge required to make sound financial decisions, manage investments, and evaluate financial risks. Students learn about corporate finance, portfolio management, financial modeling, and investment analysis, preparing them for careers as financial analysts, investment advisors, and risk managers. This concentration is ideal for those interested in the financial services sector, from banking to investment management.

Typical Starting Salary: Entry-level finance roles typically offer starting salaries of around $60,000 – 

$70,000 USD, depending on the position and industry.

Potential Employers in the Cayman Islands:

  • Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) – Positions in financial regulation, compliance, and risk management.
  • Butterfield Bank – Opportunities in financial analysis, portfolio management, and banking.
  • Deloitte Cayman Islands – Roles in advisory, investment consulting, and financial analysis.
  • Maples Group – Careers in finance, investment management, and regulatory compliance.

Core Courses

ENG 301

Advanced Writing Skills (3 credits)

MAT 311

Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

COM 411

Management Information Systems or ACC 406 – Information Systems (3 credits)

FIN 301

Financial Management (3 credits)

FIN 302

Financial Markets and Institutions (3 credits)

FIN 303

International Finance (3 credits)

FIN 401

Intermediate Financial Management (3 credits)

FIN 403

Investments (3 credits)

FIN 404

Derivatives (3 credits)

FIN 406

Strategies and Policies in Financial Management (3 credits)

FIN 444

Independent Study in Finance (3 credits)

FIN 451

Finance Thesis and Defense (6 credits)

MGT 331

Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)

MGT 405

Operations and Project Management (3 credits)

MGT 431

Strategic Management and Marketing (3 credits)

MGT 432

Business Ethics (3 credits)

MGT 450

Senior Capstone Project (3 credits)

ECO 424

Managerial Economics (3 credits)

MKT 301

Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)

FIN 303

Principles of Real Estate (3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Electives – 300 or 400 Level (to fulfill credit requirements where applicable)

Degree Plan

Fall Semester III

  • FIN 301 – Financial Management
  • ENG 301 – Advanced Writing Skills
  • MAT 311 – Quantitative Methods
  • MGT 331 – Organizational Behaviour
  • MKT 301 – Integrated Marketing Communication

Spring Semester III

  • FIN 302 – Financial Markets and Institutions
  • FIN 303 – International Finance
  • MGT 405 – Operations and Project Management
  • FIN 401 – Intermediate Financial Management
  • MGT 431 – Strategic Management and Marketing

Summer Semester III

  • FIN 303 – Principles of Real Estate
  • COM 411 – Management Information Systems or ACC 406 – Information Systems

Fall Semester IV

  • FIN 403 – Investments
  • FIN 451 – Finance Thesis and Defense
  • ECO 424 – Managerial Economics
  • MGT 432 – Business Ethics

Spring Semester IV

  • FIN 444 – Independent Study in Finance
  • FIN 404 – Derivatives
  • FIN 406 – Strategies and Policies in Financial Management
  • MGT 450 – Senior Capstone Project

Concentration: Marketing

Overview

The Marketing concentration covers the principles and strategies involved in promoting products and services, market research, digital marketing, and brand management. Students develop skills in consumer behavior analysis, market research methods, advertising, and digital marketing strategies. Graduates are prepared for roles in advertising, digital marketing, brand management, and public relations, where they can use their creativity and analytical skills to drive business growth.

Typical Starting Salary: Entry-level marketing roles generally start at around $50,000 - $60,000 USD, with potential for growth in management positions.

Potential Employers in the Cayman Islands:

  • Cayman Airways – Roles in digital marketing, brand management, and advertising.
  • Cayman Islands Department of Tourism – Opportunities in tourism marketing, public relations, and event coordination.
  • Dart Enterprises – Positions in brand strategy, digital marketing, and social media management.
  • Health City Cayman Islands – Careers in marketing, public relations, and brand communication.

Core Courses

ENG 301

Advanced Writing Skills (3 credits)

MAT 311

Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

COM 411

Management Information Systems (3 credits)

FIN 301

Financial Management (3 credits)

MGT 331

Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)

MGT 405

Operations Management (3 credits)

MGT 432

Business Ethics (3 credits)

MGT 434

Talent Management (3 credits)

MGT 450

Senior Capstone Project (3 credits)

ECO 424

Managerial Economics (3 credits)

MKT 301

Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)

MKT 302

Sales Management & Personal Selling (3 credits)

MKT 304

Consumer Behaviour (3 credits)

MKT 402

Marketing Research (3 credits)

MKT 404

E-Marketing (3 credits)

MKT 405

Internship in Marketing (3 credits)

MKT 406

International Business and Marketing (3 credits)

MKT 444

Independent Study in Marketing (3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Elective I – 300/400 Level (3 credits) Elective II – 300/400 Level (3 credits)

Degree Plan

Fall Semester III

  • ENG 301 – Advanced Writing Skills
  • MAT 311 – Quantitative Methods
  • MGT 331 – Organizational Behaviour
  • MKT 301 – Integrated Marketing Communication
  • MKT 304 – Consumer Behaviour

Spring Semester III

  • FIN 301 – Financial Management
  • MKT 302 – Sales Management & Personal Selling
  • MGT 405 – Operations Management
  • MKT 402 – Marketing Research
  • MKT 404 – E-Marketing

Summer Semester III

  • COM 411 – Management Information Systems
  • MKT 405 – Internship in Marketing

Fall Semester IV

  • ECO 424 – Managerial Economics
  • MGT 432 – Business Ethics
  • MGT 434 – Talent Management
  • MKT 406 – International Business and Marketing

Spring Semester IV

  • MKT 444 – Independent Study in Marketing
  • Elective I
  • MGT 450 – Senior Capstone Project
  • Elective II

Concentration in HRM Programme Requirements for Years 3 and 4 (60 Credits)

Overview

The Humane Resource Management concentration combines theory and practice

Core Courses

ENG 301

Advanced Writing Skills (3 Credits)

MAT 311

Quantitative Methods (3 Credits)

MGT 331

Organizational Behaviour (3 Credits)

MKT 301

Integrated Marketing Communication (3 Credits)

HRM 301

Strategic Human Resource Management (3 Credits)

FIN 301

Financial Management (3 Credits)

HRM 303

Employment Law (3 Credits)

BUS 401

Research Methods in Business (3 Credits)

MGT 405

Operations Management (3 Credits)

HRM 305

Employee Training and Development (3 Credits)

COM 411

Management Information Systems (HRIS) (3 Credits)

HRM 407

Internship in HRM (3 Credits)

ECO 424

Managerial Economics (3 Credits)

MGT 432

Business Ethics (3 Credits)

MGT 434

Talent Management (3 Credits)

HRM 401

Performance Management (3 Credits)

HRM 405

International Human Resource Management (3 Credits)

MGT 450

Management Capstone Project (3 Credits)

HRM 403

Compensation Strategies (3 Credits)

Elective

Elective in Business or HR (3 Credits)

Degree Plan

Year 3 - Fall

  • MKT 301 - Integrated Marketing Communication
  • ENG 301 - Advanced Writing Skills
  • MAT 311 - Quantitative Methods
  • MGT 331 - Organizational Behaviour
  • HRM 301 - Strategic Human Resource Management

Year 3 - Spring

  • FIN 301 - Financial Management
  • HRM 303 - Employment Law
  • MGT 405 - Operations Management
  • BUS 401 - Research Methods in Business
  • HRM 305 - Employee Training and Development

Year 3 - Summer

  • COM 411 - Management Information Systems (HRIS)
  • HRM 407 – Internship in HRM

Year 4 - Fall

  • ECO 424 - Managerial Economics
  • MGT 432 - Business Ethics
  • MGT 434 - Talent Management
  • HRM 401 – Performance Managment

Year 4 - Spring

  • HRM 405 – International HRM
  • Elective
  • MGT 450 – Managment Capstone Project
  • HRM 403 – Compensation Strategies