Business Administration
Offered by The University College of the Caribbean
1 Year Diploma Course
The UCC Diploma in Business Administration is ideal for managers, potential managers, senior supervisors, small business persons and persons desirous of pursuing careers in the field of business. This diploma is also recommended for credits to colleges by the American Council on Education.
Course Objective
To equip participants with the fundamental skills and competencies required to effectively manage and lead efficiency improvement strategies. After completing a diploma programme, individuals would have been introduced to key concepts and techniques underlying modern business processes.
Programme Structure of the
Diploma in Business Administration
DURATION: 1 YEAR
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Courses |
Credits |
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LAW100 |
Introduction to Business Law |
3 |
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ACT100 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
3 |
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RSH101 |
Business Research 1 |
3 |
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MKT201 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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MGT200 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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POM400 |
Introduction to Production and Operation Management |
3 |
|
ITT101 |
Computer Application & Appreciation |
3 |
|
PRC002 |
Capstone Project |
1.5 |
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Total |
Diploma in Business Administration |
22.5 credits |
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The following table shows the pre-requisites and recommended sequencing of course in each term.
Recommended Sequence for Part-time Students
Diploma in Business Administration
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Term |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Prerequisite Code |
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Year 1 |
Year 1 Part-Time |
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TERM 1 |
Principles of Management |
MGT200 |
- |
|
Introduction to Business Law |
LAW100 |
- |
|
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TERM 2 |
Business Research 1 |
RSH101 |
- |
|
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
ACT100 |
- |
|
|
Computer Application & Appreciation |
ITT101 |
- |
|
|
TERM 3 |
Principles of Marketing |
MKT201 |
- |
|
Introduction to Production and Operations Management |
POM400 |
- |
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Capstone 1 & 2 |
PRC002
|
- |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 3 CXC or GCE O Level subjects with passes at A, B, C
or Grades 1 or 2. Passes in English Language and Mathematics are
compulsory. Participants with CXC passes at Grade 3 since 1998 are also
eligible. - Applicants will be required to complete Placement Tests in Mathematics and English Language
- Other qualifications may be considered by the Registry (Admissions Unit) for their equivalence to the required subject passes.
- Relevant experience in a managerial position will be considered in addition to the above in determining admission.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
- Duration : Approximately 1 year
- Schedule for Kingston: Early Bird (Morning) Monday- Thursday (7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
Sundays (9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m.) - Evenings (5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.) for all other campuses
- Full Time (Business Administration)
Registration / Student Support
| For further information, contact:Toll Free: 1-888-CALL-UCC Phone: (876) 665-3000 Fax : (876) 968-1926 The University College of the CaribbeanEmail: enrollmentadvisors@ucc.edu.jm 17 Worthington Avenue Kingston 5 Jamaica, W.I.(hours: 8:30:am – 6:30 pm Mon-Thur Eastern) (hours: 8:30:am – 5:30pm Fri Eastern) (hours: 8:30:am – 5:30pm Sun Eastern) (visits: welcome via appointment)
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* Minimum of 3 CXC or GCE O Level subjects with passes at A, B, C or Grades 1 or 2. Passes in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory. Participants with CXC passes at Grade 3 since 1998 are also eligible. * Applicants will be required to complete Placement Tests in Mathematics and English Language. * Other qualifications may be considered by the Registry (Admissions Unit) for their equivalence to the required subject passes. * Relevant experience in a managerial position will be considered in addition to the above in determining admission.
