Overview

The Banking and Finance program offered by The University of the West Indies aims to increase students' capability to develop practical knowledge and policy advice for the sustainable growth of the financial sector in the Caribbean and promote scientific economic thinking and policy-making in the Caribbean with respect to banking and finance in both the private and public sectors.

Careers

Upon graduation from the program, Banking & Finance majors are poised for entry-level positions in financial management, commercial and investment banking, investments, insurance, real estate, financial planning, and government services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Economics

Mathematics for the Social Sciences

Statistics

Cost & Management Accounting

Financial Accounting

Caribbean Civilization

Science, Medicine and Technology in Society

Critical Reading & Writing in the Social Sciences

Intermediate Microeconomics

Computer Applications

Risk & Treasury Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Finance Banking View 3 other Bachelors in Banking in Jamaica

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Five (5) CXC (at least grades I, II or III) or GCE O' Level passes in Mathematics and English Language plus three (3) other subjects.

An Associate Degree, Diploma and/or Certificate from other approved tertiary institutions having attained a B+ average or a minimum GPA of 2.5.

High School Grade 12 transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum SAT I score of 1700 plus a minimum of two SAT II subjects at a score of 500 or above or successful completion of Advanced Placement Courses or the International Baccalaurete programme.

CAPE (Units 1 and 2) or GCE A' Level passes in at least two subjects.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

3750 USD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition per year: J$587,821

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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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