Degree Guide: Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Program Approxima Approxima Total Approximat Approxima Approxima Cost

te Length  te Credit e  te Cost Per te Cost Per Per
Semesters s  Total Cost  Semester Semester  Credit 
(based on (based on
12 credit 16 credit
semester) semester)

B.Sc. 4 years  8 semesters 124 $32,872.00 $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.0

Family credits  * 0
&
Consum
er
Sciences 
 
*Includes general fees BBD$234.00
Degree Guide: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

Duration: 4 years

Program Approxima Approxima Total Approximat Approxima Approxima Cost

te Length  te Credit e  te Cost Per te Cost Per Per
Semesters s  Total Cost  Semester Semester  Credit 
(based on (based on
12 credit 16 credit
semester) semester)

B.Sc. 4 years  8 semesters 139 $36,622.00 $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.0

Nutrition credits  * 0
&
Dietetics 
 
Degree Guide: Bachelor of Science in Accounting    
Duration: 4 years 

Program Approxima Approxima Total Approxima Approxima Approxima Cost

te Length  te Credit te  te Cost Per te Cost Per Per
Semesters s  Total Cost  Semester Semester  Credit 
(based on (based on
12 credit 16 credit
semester) semester)

BS 4 years  8 128 $33,872.00 $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.0

Accountin semesters credits  * 0
g  
*Includes general fees BBD$234

The Accounting program shares with the University its fundamental mission to make student
learning its central focus. Our goal is to develop superior students who will be sought for their
skills, integrity, and professional attitude. We facilitate our students’ transition from the
academic community to the professional community by promoting accounting internships and
events that encourage student interaction with practicing accountants. 
The Accounting programme aims:
This degree programme offers individuals a large variety of opportunities in business. Graduates
are found in numerous managerial positions since their accounting background offers them
upward mobility in any business environment. Accounting also continues to be a field with one
of the highest demands for graduates. To meet this demand, the curriculum provides students a
general knowledge of business with a focus on accounting.

The objectives include: 

 Giving students greater depth in knowledge and expertise in the specialized field.

 Providing students a general knowledge of business with a focus on accounting.

.
  Expanding student awareness of ethical issues.

 Developing computer and technological expertise.

 
 Improving students' oral and written communication skills.

 Providing students with the knowledge and tools needed to obtain meaningful
employment, and have successful careers.

 Preparing students for management positions.

 Providing students with necessary research tools.

 Improving students' ability to appraise accounting research critically.

 Broadening students' understanding of global issues.

 Improving students' ability to focus on appropriate issues and develop solutions to

problems where needed.

Targeted Professional Occupations for Graduates:

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a professional qualification which equips students with
the knowledge and skills required to pursue employment in the accounting and business-oriented
fields.

Possible working environments include:

 Accountant 
 Auditing Clerk
 Financial Analyst 
 Tax Manager 
 Billing Clerk
 Bookkeeper 
 Credit Analysis Manager

On completion of this degree students must be able to:

 Understand all fundamentals and principles of accounting.

  Perform and prepare all accounting functions in any working environment.

 Possess critical and analytical thinking skills. 

 Demonstrate computer-based and technological skills.

 Demonstrate self-management skills 

 Ability to work with teams.

Some Core Courses:

 

 Advanced Accounting 
 Strategic Management 
 Business Law
 Cost and Managerial Accounting 
 Entrepreneurship
 Auditing 
 Business Communication 
 Principles of Management
 Degree Guide: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Duration: 4 years 

Program Approximat Approximate Total Approximate  Approximat Approximate Cost

e Length  Semesters Credits  Total Cost  e Cost Per Cost Per Per
Semester Semester  Credit 
(based on 12 (based on 16
credit credit
semester) semester)

Bsc  4 years  8 semesters 160 $41,872.00* $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.00

Elementary credits 
Education   
*Includes general fees

This degree programme gives students a broad knowledge base and expertise in all the various
fields of study in order to be competent in the elementary school environment. It also prepares
education professionals to serve and inspire excellence in teaching, administration, counseling,
communication, technology, and other related services. Central to our mission is the
development of leaders who promote social justice, and dedicate themselves to the well-being of
a global community. 

The Elementary Education programme aims to:

 Develop a responsible attitude of respect for others, that promotes a climate conduct to
personal freedom and learning and living together.
 Develop numerous teaching and academic skills such as self-management, language,
learning and critical thinking skills as well as the development of academic literacy,
numeracy and integrity.
 Generate attitudes of problem-solving and critical thinking. 

 Develop a critical eye for specifics.

 Increase personal human development.

  Develop sound communication skills.

Targeted Professional Occupations for Graduates:

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is committed to providing professional men
and women, so they would be fitted for service with sound mind, body and soul, so that they in
turn, may assist others in achieving the same.

Possible working environments include:

 School Teacher
 School Principal
 Education Administration 
 Guidance Counsellor
 Early Childhood Education
 Education Paraprofessional
 Daycare Teacher
 Child Care Board Administration

On completion of this degree students must  be able to:

 Use technology embedded in coursework to enrich your classroom experience.

 Gain valuable and immediate experience in elementary classrooms through fieldwork and
student teaching.

 Develop critical thinking to work with various types of children in the classroom.
 
 Develop motivational skills to inspire and influence positive behavior and attitudes in the
classroom setting.

 Equip young children with tools and lessons to help guide their future.
 Work with children outside of the classroom environment and help them to communicate
with peers. 

Some Core Courses:

  

 Educational Psychology
 Principles and Practices of Education
 Student Teaching 1
 Student Teaching 2
 Student Teaching 3 (Final - Elementary
 Elementary Language Arts Methods
 Elementary Methods: Social Studies
 Elementary Mathematics Methods
 Elementary Methods: Religion/Character Education 
Degree Guide: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Duration: 4 years 

Program Approximate Approximate Total Approximate Approximat Approximate Cost Per

Length Semesters Credits Total Cost e Cost Per Cost Per Credit
Semester Semester
(based on 12 (based on 16
credit credit
semester) semester)

BS 4 years 8 semesters 128 $33,872.00 $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.00

Psychology  credits *
  
*Includes general fees BBD$234

This degree programme provides an understanding of how humans behave, think, or why they
feel certain ways. It also helps to derive how they behave, think, or feel the way they do. Both
the scientific and humanistic perspectives of psychology are addressed, providing an
appreciation of human diversity, and the value of the empirical approach to identifying,
understanding, and solving complex problems.
The Psychology programme aims to:
Be dedicated to generate and transmit knowledge to create purposeful, and dynamic leaders.
These objectives include:   

 Encouraging creativity and initiative.

 Nurturing an environment of moral values and spiritual growth.

 Encouraging teamwork and team spirit.

 Producing professional psychologists who will go on to work in private or public services

and make a meaningful and strong contribution to users.

 Providing an inspiring, enjoyable, challenging, and supportive learning environment.

  Developing students as future leaders.

Targeted Professional Occupations for Graduates:

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology gives you a broad range of skills that span both science
and the arts and opens up opportunities with a wide variety of employers. These environments
include:  

Possible working environments include:

 Clinical psychologist
 Counselling psychologist
 Educational psychologist
 Forensic psychologist
 Further education teacher
 Health psychologist
 High intensity therapist
 Occupational psychologist

Upon completion of this degree students will be able to:

 Work with individuals, couples, groups, and families, in the aim of helping clients
overcome psychological issues, including emotional and relationship-related
issues, stress, and addiction. 

 Work in all sectors of society, including media, criminal justice, and

rehabilitation, advertising, business and management, sports, public agencies, and
the legal sector. 

 Possess written and verbal communication, including report writing and

presentation.

 Demonstrate problem solving skills.

 
 Handle data and statistics.
 
Some Core Courses: 
 Introduction to Psychology
 Methods of Social Research 1
 Methods of Research Methods 2 
 Human Development Lifespan
 Emotional Intelligence 
 Theories of Personality 
 Psychology of the Adolescent, Youth and Aging
 Forensic Psychology
 Human Sexuality 
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Degree Guide: Bachelor of Business Administration in  Human Resource Management

Duration: 4 years 

Program Approximat Approximat Total Approximate  Approximat Approximat Cost

e Length  e Semesters Credits  Total Cost  e Cost Per e Cost Per Per
Semester Semester  Credit 
(based on 12 (based on 16
credit credit
semester) semester)

BBA HR 4 years  8 semesters 128 $33,872.00 * $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.00

Management    credits 
*Includes general fees BBD$234
This degree programme gives students cutting-edge strategic knowledge and various skills. The
programme provides the graduate with a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the
management of people and employment, both locally and internationally. Students will study
topics such as organisational behaviour, employment relations systems and processes, human
resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, training and
development, occupational health and safety, work organisation, negotiation and conflict
resolution, all of which will give the graduate valuable skills as an employee in any given
industry.  
The HRM programme aims to:
Educate students and help them gain a firm understanding of different aspects and issues related
to Human Resource Management in the workplace, and professional organizations. Other
objectives include:  

 Developing human resource managers that have a firm understanding of the legal issues
involved in the administration of human resources.

 Developing professionals who are capable of effectively designing and implementing a

compensation system in a business organization.
  Producing students who are capable of dealing effectively with key aspects of union
management relations.

 Developing professionals who can effectively design and implement both the staffing
function, and development function in a business organization.

 Improving students’ ability to think about how HRM should be used as a tool to execute
strategies.

 Demonstrating knowledge of human behavior in organizations, and the role of

management strategies, including motivational theory to influence behavior.

 Describing the fundamental concepts and rules of law that apply to business activities, the
employment function, and labor.

Targeted Professional Occupations for Graduates:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in HR Management will set strategy, and ensure
effective execution in the increasingly global and complex business environment. 

Possible working environments include:

 Human Resource Manager 

 HR Consultant
 Training and Development Manager
 Employee Education Consultant
 HR Entrepreneur 
 Executive Recruiter
 Human Resources IT Specialist
 Talent Acquisition Manager

Upon completion of this degree students will be able to:

 Portray organizational skills which include organizing files, strong time

management and personal efficiency. These skills are key to HR effectiveness. 

 Multi-task in the fast-paced business environment. 

  Negotiate in any situation leaving all parties satisfied with the outcome of the
particular situation.

 Have a positive attitude towards problem-solving and resolving conflict.

 
 Handle major and minor changes of an organization, and help persons cope with
those changes. 

 Possess strong communication skills.

 
Some Core Courses: 

 Human Resource Management

 Principles of Microeconomics
 Principles of Macroeconomics
 Business Communication
 Principles of Marketing 
 Principles of Management 
 Business Ethics 
 Entrepreneurship 
 Operations Management
Degree Guide: Bachelor of Business Administration in Management 
Duration: 4 years 

Program Approxim Approxim Total Approxima Approxim Approxim Cost

ate ate Credit te  ate Cost ate Cost Per
Length  Semesters s  Total Cost  Per Per Credit 
Semester Semester 
(based on (based on
12 credit 16 credit
semester) semester)

BBA 4 years  8 128 $33,872.00 $3,234.00 $4,234.00 $250.

Managemen semesters credit * * * 00
t    s 
*Includes general fees BBD$234
This degree programme introduces students to advance knowledge and practice in management,
organizational strategy, and organizational design. Students gain an understanding of the
complexities of organizations, of individuals, and group behavior within organisations in their
industrial, social, legal, and international environment. Ultimately, the objective is to produce
ethical and competent leaders who will positively impact organizations.  

The Management programme aims to:

Provide students with skills to improve and drive performance through people with the overall
aim of helping graduates engage more effectively with their colleagues. Also to enhance
managerial and supervisory skills, and performance management capabilities. Objectives of the
program include: 

 Giving knowledge that is needed to be successful, while maintaining and instilling core
values.

 Improving the quality of all managerial decisions.

 Developing international leaders with sustainable business practices.

 Developing entrepreneurship in each student.

  Bringing out creativity and determination to solve problems.

 Helping graduates attain their professional goals, while helping organizations match their
specific needs with graduates’ individual talents.

 Developing team-work and moral.

 Recognising effective approaches to teamwork

Targeted Professional Occupations for Graduates:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Management is a professional qualification which

equips students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue employment in the business
management field.

Possible working environments include:

 Business Analyst
 Management Consultant 
 Financial Analyst 
 Administrative Assistant 
 Account Executive 
 Project Manager

On completion of this degree students must be able to:

 Demonstrate team building skills needed to work within teams, and manage
employees.

 Exhibit communication skills which are the single most important skill anyone
can have. 

 Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking for the fast-paced business world we
live in with new technologies constantly arising. 

  Provide a solid foundation that will help define problems. and apply a range of
techniques to solving them.

 Approach any task with confidence and independence. 

  Multi-task and manage time effectively, meet deadlines, stay up-to-date, and
complete projects within timeframes provided. 

Some Core Courses: 

 Fundamentals of Accounting 1 
 Fundamentals of Accounting 2
 Human Resource Management 
 Business Communication
 Principles of Marketing 
 Principles of Management 
 Business Ethics 
 Entrepreneurship 
 Operations Management
Degree Guide: Bachelor of Science in Economics 
Duration: 4 years 

Program Approxima Approxima Total Approxima Approxima Approxima Cost

te Length  te Credit te  te Cost Per te Cost Per Per
Semesters s  Total Cost  Semester Semester  Credit 
(based on (based on
12 credit 16 credit
semester) semester)

Bsc in 4 years  8 128 $33,872.00 $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.0

Economic semesters credits  * 0
s  
*Includes general fees BBD$234

It has been our aim to purposefully design a curriculum, that will provide our students with one
of the best undergraduate programmes in economics in the country. A degree in economics
provides the student with the ability to apply economic principles and models to a wide range of
issues, whilst understanding the wider driving forces that shape social policy. 
For this program students must earn a minimum grade of C in all prerequisites. 
The Economics  programme aims to:
Educate students and help them to gain a firm understanding of different aspects and issues
related to Economics. Other objectives include:  

 Developing students to pursue a career as an economist in academia, industry, finance, or

government.

 Equipping students with relatively advanced analytical skills in Economics.

 Equipping students with skills for job opportunities in research institutions, and non-
governmental organizations (NGOs).

 Preparing students for post-graduate study in Economics.

  Enabling students to describe, compare, and correlate the important Economics
phenomena of production, consumption, exchange, and distribution.

 Developing the understanding of the use of economics methods and tools.

 Identifying the role of supply and demand in a market economy.

 Identifying the necessary conditions for market economies to function well.

 Discussing market system advantages and pricing.

Targeted Professional Occupations for Graduates:

Possible working environments include:

 Actuarial analyst
 Chartered accountant
 Chartered certified accountant
 Chartered public finance accountant
 Data analyst
 Economist
 Financial risk analyst
 Forensic accountant
 Investment analyst
 Statistician
 Stockbroker 
 Professor, researcher, or educator

On completion of this degree students must be able to:

 Portray organizational skills which include organizing files, strong time

management, and personal efficiency.

 Multi-task in the fast-paced business environment.

 Negotiate in any situation leaving all parties satisfied with the outcome of the
particular situation.

 Have a positive attitude towards problem-solving and negotiating conflict. 

  Handle major and minor changes of an organization, and help everyone to cope
with those changes.

 Possess strong communication skills.

Internship - ECON 449:

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior* standing in the School of Business and permission of internship
coordinator. This will be a supervised field work in selected business, social and governmental
organization; supplemented by written reports. Students must complete 240 hours of internship.
*Note: Junior: 65-96 credits completed
Senior: 97+ credits with a minimum GPA 2.00

Some Core Courses: 

 Principles of Microeconomics
 Principles of Macroeconomics
 Caribbean Economic Issues
 International Economics 
 Economic Development 
 Comparative Economics Systems
 Economics and Business Systems
 Principles of Macroeconomics
                                                                                                                                

Degree Guide: Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance 

Duration: 4 years
Requirements for Admission: 5 GCE/CXC or CSEC passes

Cost of Degree:

Progra Approxima Approxima Total Approximat Approxima Approxima Cost

m te Length  te Credit e  te Cost Per te Cost Per Per
Semesters s  Total Cost  Semester Semester  Credit 
(based on (based on
12 credit 16 credit
semester) semester)

BBA 4 years  8 semesters 128 $33,872.00 $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.0

Financ credits  * 0
e 
*Includes general fees
The Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance programme aims to:

 Equip students with the tools, knowledge and skills necessary to operate in a range of
business environments, and to develop a broad understanding of business and finance.

 Prepare students for professional careers in such areas as banking, investments, fund
management, consulting, or the financial department of any large organisation.

 Provide a sound theoretical and practical grounding, as well as arming the graduate with
the technical expertise necessary to make sound decisions in finance.

 Provide students with the essential skills to manage and develop the framework
underlying the measurement, analysis, interpretation, and communication of economic
and financial data.
By the end of this degree, students should have been exposed to the three branches of finance:
investments, corporate, and financial institutions. This degree also lays the groundwork for
students planning to sit the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. 
Targeted Professional Occupations for Graduates:

Graduates of the Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance programme work in a variety

of financial environments including:

 Banks
 Insurance Companies
 Pension Funds
 Investment and Unit Trusts
 Financial Services Sales 
 Stock Broking 
 Financial Advisory
 Financial Management 
 Investment Management
 Loan Officer

Degree Guide: Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Duration: 4 years 

Program Approximat Approximate Total Approximate Approximat Approximate Cost Per

e Length Semesters Credits Total Cost e Cost Per Cost Per Credit
Semester Semester
(based on 12 (based on 16
credit credit
semester) semester)

BS 4 years 8 semesters 127 $33,622.00 $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.00

Criminology credits *
and
Criminal
Justice   
*Includes general fees BBD$234
Certficiate Guide: Paralegal Studies Certificate
Duration: 1 year

Program Approximat Approximate Total Approximate Approximat Approximate Cost Per

e Length Semesters Credits Total Cost e Cost Per Cost Per Credit
Semester Semester
(based on 12 (based on 16
credit credit
semester) semester)

Paralegal 1 year 3 semesters 30 $8,202.00 * $3,234.00* $4,234.00* $250.00

Studies credits
Certificate
*Includes general fees BBD$234