Overview

This Business Analytics - Finance programme at The University of the West Indies also provides students with knowledge of essential data mining concepts, and experience in using key analytical tools, technologies, and techniques for discovering interesting patterns from both structured and unstructured data.

Key features

What Will I Study?

The different types of data sources

How to store, retrieve and report data

How to prepare, visualise and make sense of data to support business decision-making for competitive advantage

How to use mathematics and appropriate technology to analyse problems

How to analyse risk and make financial decisions for corporate investments

Important skills for optimising and building investment portfolios, diversifying portfolios and managing risks

Careers

Business Analyst

Investment Analyst

Stockbroker

Trader and/or Fund Manager

Data Analyst

Quantitative Modeler

Finance Manager

Investment Specialist

Big Data Specialist

Digital Transformation Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance

Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management in the Caribbean

Derivatives

Data Preparation and Visualization

Data Mining

Database Design and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

More details

Expressions of interest are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance Data Analytics View 8 other Masters in Finance in Barbados

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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82

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to the University of the West Indies, with at least Second Class Honours

Students are expected to have a good grounding in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, management science, economics, business or a quantitative social science.

Students with pass degrees will be considered on the following conditions:they are currently working in a Statistics or Data analytics related field, and they are successful at an interview conducted by the entrance committee within the Department.

Two letters of recommendation

Application Processing Fee

Birth Certificate

Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)

Two (2) Referee reports (PDF)

Professional Certificates/Diplomas

Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18650 USD / year

≈ 18650 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3150 USD / year

≈ 3150 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition fee full time part time: BBD$6,300, BBD$3,150

International tuition fee part time: US$9,325

Living costs

Bridgetown

Barbados

1960 - 2590 BBD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Additional Details

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