The Cayman Islands Banking Certificate is designed to facilitate persons who have the desire to advance professionally in the financial industry. Students will earn a certificate that will be awarded by the Cayman Islands Bankers’ Association. Students completing the CBC will qualify for advanced standing if they seek to pursue further studies at the University College in the Associate or Bachelor’s programmes. Participants will embrace a wealth of knowledge from the banking industry repertoire.
Programme Objectives for the Cayman Islands Banking Certificate:.
Students will be able to explain the fundamental principles and the diverse activities involved in the operations of the banking sector.
Students will get the opportunity to explore accounting concepts, principles, and practices, thereby providing a foundation for further studies.
Students will evaluate the legal environment within which businesses operate, thereby examining the laws and principles that are applicable to business corporations.
Students will explore skills to provide them with the essential techniques in writing, comprehending and speaking, which are necessary for effective communication within the workplace.
Students with gain insight into the economics of markets and examine the range of macroeconomic issues and policies.
Programme Length
The programme is one year for full-time students.
All students entering this programme must sit a combined English and Mathematics Placement Test to determine their level of entry.
Additional requirements may be necessary: MAT 98, MAT 99 and MAT 105; ENG 98, ENG 99, ENG 101 and ENG 102. This will be determined by the performance on the Placement Test.
Programme Requirements
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FIN 250
Introduction to Banking
3 Credits
ACC 121
Introduction to Accounting
3 Credits
ACC 201
Financial Accounting
3 Credits
ECO 221
Principles of Microeconomics
3 Credits
ECO 222
Principles of Macroeconomics
3 Credits
ENG 231
Business Communications
3 Credits
BUS 333
Company Law
3 Credits
Total Required
21 Credits
The following sequence is suggested for all full-time Banking Certificate students.
