The MBA in Banking and Finance produces highly skilled, analytical, and forward-
thinking graduates who are industry ready to fit into specialized roles in the banking,
financial services, finance and financial consultancy sectors.
The core modules in this programme trains graduates how to manage assets, liquidity and risk; and how to analyze credit, interest, statements and rates. Graduates also learn about corporate finance and how to manage industry financial regulations.
To matriculate to the programme, applicants must fulfil one of the following:
Persons who do not have the required GPA or uses Mature entry may be accepted through an interview process, submission of a portfolio and assigned bridging courses. The potential candidate should demonstrate work experience and additional certification achieved.
| Curriculum Courses/Modules | Course Code | Number of Credits | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Global Business Environment |
BGBE6101 |
3 |
45 |
|
Project Management Foundation |
BPMF5101 |
3 |
45 |
| Curriculum Courses/Modules | Course Code | Number of Credits | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Social Entrepreneurship |
BSEN6201 |
2 |
35 |
|
Introduction to Money and Banking |
BMBK5101 |
3 |
45 |
| Curriculum Courses/Modules | Course Code | Number of Credits | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Developing Human Resource for Strategic Advantage |
BDHR6301 |
3 |
45 |
|
Regulations of Banking & Business Operations |
BRBB5101 |
3 |
45 |
| Curriculum Courses/Modules | Course Code | Number of Credits | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Applied Quality Management |
BQMG6401 |
3 |
45 |
|
Corporate Finance |
BCFI501 |
3 |
45 |
| Curriculum Courses/Modules | Course Code | Number of Credits | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Strategic Business Leadership |
BSBL6501 |
3 |
45 |
|
Risk and Securities Management |
BRSM5101 |
3 |
45 |
| Curriculum Courses/Modules | Course Code | Number of Credits | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Social Entrepreneurship Seminar Planning & Execution |
BSEP6601 |
1 |
15 |
|
Principles of Lending & Credit Instrument Analysis |
BPLC5101 |
3 |
45 |
|
Applied Research Methods for Management & Decision-Making |
BBEE6601 |
3 |
45 |
| Curriculum Courses/Modules | Course Code | Number of Credits | Theory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Embracing the Agile Project Management Philosophy |
BAPP6701 |
3 |
45 |
|
Masters Applied Project (Supervised) |
BPPL6401 |
3 |
45 |
Excelsior Community College is a registered institution with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MoEYI) in Jamaica, and the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the local accreditation body.
Excelsior Community College obtained Candidacy for Institutional Accreditation in March 2019 from the UCJ. As such, our Masters’ Degree programmes curricula are developed in alignment with the UCJ’s and recognized industries occupational standards. Additionally, our programmes are aligned to the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica (NQF-J) and certifications are to be offered by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ).