Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

About the Programme

Built for the World Stage

The world rewards performance.
Your next level depends on your ability to make decisions under pressure, lead across complexity and deliver results that matter.
At the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management (SCHSBM), The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, the Master in Business Administration (MBA) is designed for professionals who are ready to step into that level, without stepping away from their careers.

What Will I Study?

Choose a concentration to match your ambition. Each area of our globally recognised MBA allows you to build expertise in areas of high demand across global industries.

MBA with a concentration in

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.

 

Career Opportunities

This MBA prepares you to step into leadership roles across industries.
Graduates develop the capability to lead teams, manage strategy and operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
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

Take the next step toward leadership, career advancement and global opportunity.

Apply now

Applications for the August intake close May 31.
Expressions of interest are accepted throughout the year.

Why Study in Barbados

Save thousands on your education while living in paradise!

The UWI, Cave Hill Campus offers internationally competitive tuition, flexible study options and a high-quality learning experience designed for working professionals.

 

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: 18 months for Full-time; 24 months Part-time

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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.