This is a specialized programme designed to build competencies in accounting theory and practice. Accounting is a key component for the successful functioning of businesses and other organizations and in recognition of this; the programme is designed to prepare learners for careers in accounting and related fields in finance and banking. It seeks to develop and enhance the theoretical and practical accounting skills of junior and middle level accounting personnel in both the public and private sectors and provides accounting practitioners with an understanding of the economic, managerial, organizational, social and cultural contexts within which strategic decision making in organizations takes place. The BSc Accounting is a full degree programme offered via distance. Learners will not be required to transfer to a main UWI Campus to complete the programme.
Currently, to take this programme the candidate must be located in one of the Caribbean countries serviced by the UWI since the programme includes traditional assessment. The UWI Open Campus Country Site (OCCS) facilitates examinations for courses assessed through a traditional face-to-face examination
