BSc. in Business Administration,
Accounting Major (Asynchronous)
Build professional accounting expertise on a strong business foundation. Develop skills in financial reporting, auditing, taxation and cost management while preparing for professional certification—all through an accelerated, fully asynchronous format you can access on your schedule.
An Accelerated Way to Earn Your Degree
Complete this 120-credit bachelor’s degree through focused six-week study cycles.
For context, UCC’s traditional bachelor’s semesters typically run for 13 weeks.
Who This Asynchronous Option Is For
This flexible learning format is ideal for:
- ✓ Working accounting professionals seeking to formalize their credentials
- ✓ Aspiring CPAs or ACCA candidates balancing work and study
- ✓ Business professionals seeking accounting specialization
- ✓ International students in different time zones
You'll complete the same rigorous accounting curriculum with the added benefit of learning on your schedule.
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting provides a comprehensive business education with specialized training in accounting principles, practices, and technologies. This programme prepares students for professional accounting designations and careers in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, and financial management.
What You'll Learn
- ✓ Financial accounting principles and IFRS reporting standards
- ✓ Cost and management accounting for business decisions
- ✓ Auditing practice, procedures, and professional standards
- ✓ Taxation theory, practice, and compliance
- ✓ Computerized accounting systems and financial technologies
Core Accounting Modules
- • Financial Accounting & Advanced Financial Accounting
- • Cost Accounting & Management Accounting
- • Audit Practice and Procedures I & II
- • Taxation Theory and Practice & Advanced Taxation
- • Financial Reporting (IFRS)
- • Computerized Accounting Systems
- • Financial Management & Corporate Finance
Programme Structure
- ✓ 40 3-credit courses totaling 120 credits
- ✓ Six annual intakes
- ✓ Students take two courses per cycle
- ✓ Scheduled proctored exams each cycle
- ✓ Designed to be completed within four years
- ✓ Option to switch to the synchronous online modality
Career Opportunities
Public accounting, corporate accounting, auditing, tax consulting, financial analysis, and management accounting.
Professional Certification
Prepares students for ACCA, CPA, and other professional accounting certifications.
What Asynchronous Learning Means
Asynchronous learning means you are not required to attend live online classes at a fixed time. Your course materials (readings, recorded lectures, activities, and assessments) are available online, and you complete them within set weekly deadlines.
How Each 6-Week Cycle Works
Complete the required readings, activities, assignments and assessments within structured weekly deadlines.
Key Features
- ✓ Access lessons 24/7 and study when it best fits your schedule—before work, after work, or weekends
- ✓ You'll still have due dates, activities, and graded tasks each week
- ✓ Get guidance through forums, messages, lecturer feedback, and weekly learning pathways
How This Impacts Your Studies
Schedule
No fixed class times—complete work within weekly windows
Course Load
A focused course load supports steady progress throughout each cycle.
Interaction
Online forums, written feedback, email, and announcements
Assessments
Assignments, quizzes, discussions and applied projects
Exams
Online proctored exams via ProctorU
Study Pace
Structured weekly progress with clear deadlines for readings, activities and assessments
Entry Requirements
For Jamaican Students
- • To be unconditionally admitted to complete these 100% online programmes, individuals should possess a minimum of five (5) subjects at the GCE or CSEC level (including the mandatory English Language and Mathematics. Principles of Accounts is required for business degrees) at grades A and B or 1 and 2 respectively.
- • Candidates who have a minimum of 4 CXCs can also apply pending the outstanding CXC subjects or can opt to do UCC replacement courses Core Mathematics, English for Academic Purpose and Fundamentals of Accounting.
For International Students
Click here to view our admission requirements for international students.
Tuition & Intakes
Tuition Fees
Available Intakes
March
May
July
September
November
Ready to Apply?
Apply online for this 100% online asynchronous programme. Once submitted, our team will guide you through the next steps.