Undergraduate Degrees

B.Sc. in Accounting (Level I)

Introduction

Students interested in pursuing a degree in Accounting can do Level 1 of their programme by distance. A student is allowed a maximum of four years to complete Level 1. Generally, students who complete the B.Sc. Level 1 by distance will have gained the 30 credits they need to be admitted into Level 2. However, it must be noted that for these degree options not all the Level 1 courses required are offered at a distance and students will have to take them when they enter Level 2 of their programme.

Distance students who wish to take the above options must apply for a transfer to a campus to complete Levels 2 and 3. A transfer request form must be completed between February and March of the year in which the student will have attained 30 credits at Level 1. Please note that completion of the Level 1 courses does not guarantee acceptance into the face-to-face programme that the student is pursuing. Transfer to a programme is subject to the decision of the relevant Faculty Board and Entrance Committee.

Entry Requirements

Students must meet the University’s matriculation requirements in order to be accepted into the programme. These require passes in CXC English Language Grades I or II at the General Proficiency Level, or Grade III from June 1998 or its equivalent, and CXC Mathematics or its equivalent. For entry into Economics or Accounting degree options, a minimum of a Grade 2 pass in CXC (General Proficiency) Mathematics is mandatory.

Course of Study

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Assessment

Assessment is conducted by way of in-course tests, tutor-marked assignments, practical tests (where relevant) and final examination.