Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Course Overview

Study Level

Undergraduate

Course duration

Credits

120

Mode of Delivery

In Person

level 1 est. tuition

JMD$ 451,6100 or US$ 8,768

Location(s)

Papine Campus

The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to changes based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery

The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology is a 120-credit four-year course of study. During the first two years of the four-year course of study, students will complete 60 credits, which includes 30 credits of general education modules. The remaining 30 credits include business core and course of study core modules. The course of study’s first year will prepare students to pursue the core modules in the ensuing years. By the end of the first year, students will appreciate the rigours involved in pursuing an undergraduate degree and be ready to tackle the course of study’s core modules beginning in the second year. During the third year, students will complete 30 credits, of which six credits are business core modules. The remaining 24 credits are course of study core requirements. The course of study’s final year consists of 30 credits, of which three are general education requirements, three are business core, and the remaining 24 are course of study core. The programme includes traditional finance modules but also provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and evolution of FinTech, data-driven financial modelling, financial data mining and machine learning, financial data analytics, and innovations in the global financial sector, including AI, blockchain, bitcoin, cloud computing, machine learning, IoT, crowdfunding, and P2P lending. All students are required to complete the Bloomberg Market Concept course facilitated in the COBAM Bloomberg Lab.

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Course Details

The Bachelor of Science in Finance & Technology aims to produce graduates who will be leaders of the international financial community. The programme’s primary goal is to develop students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue competitive professional and academic careers.

It equips students with the academic knowledge to operate in the dynamic and competitive world of financial markets. The course of study is designed to be relevant and practical. It allows candidates to follow a blend of specialist and generalist aspects of the banking and finance field to suit the industry and individual’s needs. It also provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and evolution of Financial Technology (FinTech), data-driven financial modeling, financial data mining and machine learning, financial data analytics, and innovations in the financial sector, including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, bitcoin, cloud computing, machine learning, internet of things (IoT), crowdfunding, and Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending.

This course of study should provide a foundation of professional knowledge, professional skills, and professional values, ethics, and attitudes that enable graduates to continue to learn and adapt to change throughout their professional lives. These capabilities will enable them as professional financial analysts to identify problems, know what knowledge is required to solve problems, know where to find this knowledge and how to apply it ethically to achieve appropriate solutions.

It is expected that the student who completes the BSc in Finance and Technology will be able to:

utilise critical thinking, analytical methodologies, and problem-solving skills to identify, analyse and resolve accounting and business issues.
communicate effectively.
apply relevant financial principles and standards to specific business activities.
identify and respond appropriately to ethical and regulatory issues associated with accounting and business situations.
learn and adapt to change throughout their professional lives.
display solid technical skills and conceptual knowledge of finance and technology.
use organisational and business knowledge to succeed in a career in finance and technology.
use information technology knowledge that is in demand by financial services industries.

Specialized modules include: Corporate Finance, Quantitative Methods in Finance, Financial Markets and Institution, Portfolio Theory & Investment Management, International Financial Management, Financial Data Analytics, Financial Modelling & Analysis, Data Base Systems for Managers, Corporate Risk Management, Digital Technologies in Business, Data Mining & Machine Learning, Fintech & AI in Investment Management, FinTech Capstone Module, Blockchain Technology for Business, Artificial Intelligence for Business Decisions and Securities Analysis

Course Code

UBSFITEFXU1A (September Intake)
UBSFITEFXU1B (January Intake)

Entry Requirements

5 CSEC/GCE O-Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics,
Matriculation Via Prior Learning Assessment and qualifying courses from the UTechOpen also accepted

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

Careers in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, such as investment banking, international finance, commercial banking, sales and trading, information technology, and social entrepreneurship.

Professional certifications: Prepare graduates to take advanced professional exams leading to the achievement of certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Risk Management (CRM) and the Chartered Financial Planner (CFP).