Commonwealth Executive Master in Business Administration
Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Programme Overview
Traditionally, the delivery of MBA programmes has been expensive and restrictive. In 2008 UCC in association with the Commonwealth of Learning began the delivery of two innovative management education graduate degree programmes:
(1) The Commonwealth Executive Masters of Business Administration (CEMBA); and
(2) The Commonwealth Executive Masters of Public Administration (CEMPA).
The CEMBA / MPA Programmes offer learners a flexible, cost-effective and quality academic experience which overcomes time constraints and geographical barriers, thereby offering professionals a novel way of studying and pursuing knowledge. Students can seek education at an affordable cost — enriching themselves and their communities; advancing in their own time and space, and at their own pace. The features of these graduate degree programmes include:
• Cost effective and cost efficient educational operations
• Provision of equal opportunity of admission
• Provision of face-to-face lecture sessions
• Continuous and terminal evaluation.
• Programmes currently being offered by a consortium of reputable universities in several of the 52 nations of the Commonwealth.
• Courses designed and developed by leading academics from various universities in the Commonwealth including the University of London (UK), York University (Canada), Indira Gandhi National Open University (India), the Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK), Charles Stuart University (Australia), and Massey University (New Zealand).
• Programmes to be taught by a cadre of highly respected and renowned faculty.
Upon successful completion of the CEMBA Programme, a graduate degree from the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) is awarded.
| Programme Duration & Study OptionsThe programme may be completed in 20 months of Part-time study. Dependent upon the location a student completes the degree in one of two (2) options:Kingston Centre: Option 1—Sunday afternoons 1:00 pm–6:30 pm & Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30 pm–9:00 pm.Montego Bay and Ocho Rios: Option 2—Sundays (8:00am-5:00pm) onlyProgramme Centres
a) Kingston (Option 1) b) Montego Bay (Option 2) c) Ocho Rios (Option 2) APPLICATION INFORMATION
Entry Requirements
In general the CEMBA programme requires the following at a minimum:
a) Official CEMBA/MPA Graduate Application Form b) Official CEMBA/MPA Reference Forms (2 referees are to submit under confidential cover) c) Transcripts of all prior tertiary level programmes of study (to be sent directly from the institution(s) to UCC) as per instructions on Transcript Request Form) d) 2 passport size photos e) Copy of Birth Certificate (and Marriage Certificate if applicable)
Students may be required to take specified pre-requisite courses at the UCC where their Bachelor’s Degree is not business related or does not sufficiently provide a basis for graduate level management study. Commonwealth Executive Management Assessment Test (CEMAT) If an applicant possesses a Bachelor’s degree with a Grade Point Average (GPA) which is less than 2.5, s/he must complete the CEMAT. If the GPA is at or above this level then the applicant does not have to do the CEMAT. CEMAT is conducted on pre-announced dates. It is designed to provide an additional dimension of measurement for Candidate selection for this rigorous and demanding programme of study. CEMAT consists of four papers (composed of multiple choice questions) designed to assess applicants’ capabilities in the following spheres:
The Graduate Studies Office provides information about test centres, dates and schedules. CEMAT Preparation classes will be conveniently offered by UCC for interested applicants. The Programme Director will provide details as necessary. Mature Entry Candidates If an applicant does not possess a Bachelor’s Degree then s/he must have significant managerial working experience (of at least 5 yrs in senior positions). Apart from a Bachelor’s Degree other professional qualifications may be evaluated for matriculation. Mature entry candidates may be required to complete specified pre-requisite courses at the UCC for persons. Selection Process In selecting participants, the Admissions Committee considers the following:
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| TUITION/ FEES: The current (2011) cost of the programme is US$12,500 (subject to change)Upon acceptance to the programme a non-refundable deposit of US$ 250 is to be paid. Payment of the balance can be made in instalments in accordance with an Approved Payment Schedule that students agree to with the Student Financial Services unit of the Finance Office. Participants who leave the Programme receive no refund. All cheques (Bank Draft/Manager’s) should be made payable to the University College of the Caribbean.N.B. Interim payments should be negotiated with the Student Financial Services Dept. until loans are finalized.“Returning UCC students who registered after January 2004 can benefit from a 5% discount on the total cost (i.e tuition only), providing that at least 50% of the total fee is paid full upfront”.Student LoansApplicants may apply for a student’s loan through any of the following institutions: • Commercial Banks
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