Overview

Graduates at Accounting and Finance (ACCA Embedded) from The University of the West Indies will master international accounting standards and the discipline of financial accounting, while learning how real-world organisations develop and implement accounting and financial strategies.

Key features

What Will I Study?

Contemporary issues in accounting and finance through the application of research-led learning techniques.

The strategic planning and control models used to plan and monitor organisational performance.

How to analyse, evaluate and conclude the assurance engagement and other audit issues in the context of best practice and current developments.

The financial skills, tools and techniques needed to advise management and/or clients on complex financial management issues.

The role of international financial institutions in the financial management of multinationals.

Careers

Finance/Accounting Manager

Financial Analyst

Auditor

Financial Controller

Risk Analyst

Portfolio/Fund Manager

Investment Banker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Business Reporting

Strategic Business Leadership

Advanced Financial Management

Advanced Performance Management

Advanced Audit and Assurance

Advanced Taxation

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

Disciplines

Finance Accounting

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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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 business subject such as management, marketing, finance, or economics.

Two letters of recommendation

Successful completion of all 9 of ACCA Applied Knowledge & Applied Skills papers (or their equivalent) OR

Successful completion of all 9 of ACCA Applied Knowledge & Applied Skills papers (or their equivalent) plus any ACCA EPSM, SBL or SBR OR

Application Processing Fee

Birth Certificate (certified or notarized copy)

Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)

Two (2) Referee reports (PDF)

Professional Certificates/Diplomas

Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)

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

ACCA transcript

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10000 USD / year

≈ 10000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10000 USD / year

≈ 10000 USD / year

Additional Details

Programme Fees = BDS $ 30,000.

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bridgetown

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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