Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Postgraduate Programmes

Accelerated MBA

Accelerated MBA

About the Programme

Finish your MBA Faster

Our Accelerated MBA Programme is your fastest path to a SCHSBM MBA. It is designed to build upon your business fundamentals and get you back in the workforce with new skills and knowledge that will propel your career forward. You’ll immerse yourself in the rigorous curriculum, learn from world-class faculty and build leadership experience and a supportive network that will help you immediately and throughout your career.

Best Return on Investment: Accelerate Your Career complete your MBA in 16 Months

If you have focused career goals, our Accelerated MBA Programme is the perfect fit. Designed to build on your existing experience, this programme equips you with advanced skills and knowledge, allowing you to re-enter the workforce quickly and drive your career forward.

Special Schlorship Offer:
UWI Undergraduate Students Graduating in 2025 — Get a 25% Tuition Scholarship on our full-time Accelerated MBA!
✅ Complete your MBA in just 12 or 16 months and fast-track your career.
Apply by May 30, 2025 and take the next step toward global success.

What Will I Study?

Tailor your MBA journey to your aspirations with a variety of concentrations, giving you the freedom to choose the intellectual path that aligns best with your goals. Explore areas such as:

Facilities and Resources

Graduate Studies Lab – This new Graduate Studies Lab equips students with hands-on experience in using data analytic and research tools and technologies to improve the practical experience and the real-world feel of their programme curriculum.

 

Research

Our Faculty for this programme includes two international researchers who are experts in business analytics.

Professor Sally Brailsford – Professor Sally Brailsford is Professor of Management Science within Southampton Business School at the University of Southampton, UK. Professor Sally Brailsford is also currently one of the leading individuals in her field. Professor Brailsford’s research has been chiefly in the area of health care modelling with the aim to evaluate treatments and screening programmes, to allocate resources, to redesign processes and to improve systems.

Dr. Terry Harris – Dr. Terry Harris is an Assistant Professor in Accounting at Durham University Business School, Durham University, UK. Some of his research interests include financial econometrics, financial engineering, machine learning and big data analytics. Dr. Harris has engaged in extensive theoretical and applied research, publications, and scholarly and professional activities. In particular, he has published in Association of Business Schools (ABS) rated journals.

Career Opportunities

With such diverse concentrations, our MBA equips professionals with the leadership, analytical, and strategic skills needed to excel in almost any industry.

Potential careers include:

Healthcare Management:

  • Healthcare Manager
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Clinical Operations Manager
  • Health Services Manager
  • Research Manager
  • Pharmaceutical Project Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Biostatistician
  • Medical Director or Administrative Director

Tourism and Hospitality Management:

  • Hotel/Resort Manager
  • Front Office Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Travel and Tourism Consultant
  • Event and Conference Planner
  • Hospitality Operations Director
  • Revenue Management Analyst
  • Guest Relations Manager

General Management:

  • Operations Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer

Business Analytics:

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Manager
  • Business Intelligence Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Analytics Consultant
  • Data Scientist
  • Operations Research Analyst

Digital Transformation:

  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • IT Project Manager
  • Technology Consultant
  • Innovation Strategist
  • Chief Digital Officer
  • Digital Product Manager
  • Digital Architect
  • Innovation Manager
  • Digital Business Developer

Strategy:

  • Strategic Planning Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Corporate Strategy Consultant
  • Business Development Director
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst
  • Competitive Intelligence Analyst
  • Chief Strategy Officer

Corporate Finance:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Finance Manager
  • Corporate Controller
  • Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Development Officer
  • Credit Manager
  • Financial Director

Apply now if these career paths interest you!

Applications for the August 2026 intake will be open from November 2025 to June 2026

Why Study in Barbados

Save thousands on your education while living in paradise! Cave Hill Campus offers affordable tuition while delivering a world class education in just 16 months. We welcome local, international and regional students.

Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise or broaden your capabilities, our Accelerated MBA Programme provides the flexibility to create a personalized learning experience that delivers maximum impact for your career.

Start your journey today and achieve the best return on your investment in yourself!

 

Additional Information

The MBA programme is well-aligned with the criteria and international standards of the Association of MBAs (AMBA) in order to equip students with an internationally-recognised business degree.

The strong alliances forged between the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management and various regional and global institutions will enable students to connect with a network of corporate partners, practitioners and alumni, thus giving students sufficient opportunities to build their own professional network beyond graduation.

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At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Postgraduate
  • Qualification: MBA
  • Duration: Full-Time: 16 months for Accelerated Track

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Programme Details

Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.

Programme Fees (as at August 2023)  = BDS $ 35,000.
University Registration Fees (as at August 2023) = BDS $ 540 per semester:
University fees comprise of Guild and Amenities Fees. They are not charged in the summer semester.
Please note that fees may be adjusted for academic year 2023-2024. 

Entry Requirements for Degreed Applicants

i. 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.

• Students with ‘Pass’ degrees will be considered on the following conditions:
– they are currently working in a business or management related field, and;

      – they are successful at an interview conducted by the entrance committee within the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.

ii. Three (3) years post degree work experience.

iii. The ability to commit themselves to a rigorous 18 months for the Accelerated programme or 24 months for the Regular programme.

iv. An interview with the entrance committee within the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.

Entry Requirements for Non-Degreed Applicants

The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management is considering opening its doors to a restricted number of non-degreed individuals. It is expected that the number of students entering the programme through this route would be highly restricted and should represent no more than 25 percent of the cohort in any given year. Students entering through this route may be required to undertake a preliminary year of study. The entry criteria for these students would therefore be:

i. Technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by the University of the West Indies.

ii. Five years’ experience in a business or management related field at a Supervisory or higher level.

iii. They are successful at an interview conducted by a selected panel determined by the Campus Committee on Graduate Studies and the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.

iv. Two strong letters of recommendation.