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BSc in Business Administration – Accounting Concentration

Master the language of business and build a career in financial leadership.

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​

Minors Available at UCCI

We currently offer five (5) minors in the School of Business: • Accounting • Finance • Human Resource Management • Management • Marketing Note: For more information on pursuing a minor, such as course requirements and how it fits within your Keyona, please consult your Academic Advisor. This will help ensure you’re making the best decision based on your degree path and academic goals.

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

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