Capital allocation is being reinvented by data, shifting interest rates, climate and regulatory pressures, and rapid innovation in fintech. The MBA in Finance is for professionals who want to turn analysis into advantage and steer financially sustainable growth in regional and global markets.
This programme delivers a strategic immersion in finance, uniting core MBA disciplines with deep expertise in corporate finance, valuation, investment and portfolio management, derivatives, private equity and venture capital, entrepreneurial finance, and financial analytics. You will learn to read and shape the numbers that matter, structure investments, design portfolios, manage risk, and align capital with strategy and sustainability. Quantitative methods and modern analytics sharpen your ability to extract insights that lift profit and cash flow, guide cross-border decisions, and strengthen financial resilience.
Beyond technical mastery, the programme develops systems thinkers who see the enterprise end to end and understand how markets, governance, regulation, and geopolitics influence value. You will practise communicating with boards and investors, preparing decision-ready financial statements and budgets, and brokering partnerships across corporates, financial institutions, and public agencies. Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles in corporate finance, investment banking, asset and wealth management, private equity and venture capital, fintech, and advisory, equipped with the practical toolkit and executive confidence to create lasting value from day one.
• Finance in the Caribbean.
• Financial concepts and their application of financial management skills to global business challenges.
• Financial theory and analytical techniques to business problems.
• Foreign exchange markets, international capital and its applicability to business operations.
• Financial knowledge and skills needed to develop effective
investment strategies and to make informed investment decisions.
• Themes that take explicit account of the financial peculiarities of small island developing states.
• Themes that expand the frontiers of the field of finance.
Corporate Finance
Financial Analyst, Senior Analyst
Finance Manager, FP&A Manager
Corporate Treasurer, Cash Manager
Controller, Finance Business Partner
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) track roles
Investment Banking and Deals
Investment Banking Associate
Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst/Associate
Capital Markets Associate (ECM/DCM)
Corporate Development Manager (in-house M&A)
Asset and Wealth Management
Equity or Fixed Income Analyst
Portfolio Manager Associate
Quantitative Analyst
Wealth Advisor, Private Banker
Sustainability and Impact Finance
ESG Analyst
Sustainable Finance Associate
Climate Risk Analyst
Impact Investing Associate
Apply now if these career paths interest you!
August 2026 intake will be open from January 2026 to June 2026
Some of the courses you will cover are:
Leading and Managing People and Organisations
Quantitative Methods and Statistical Techniques
Corporate Finance
Big Data, Business Analytics and AI for Decision Making
Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis
International Finance
Financial Markets and Institutions
Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
Financing
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 2025) = 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 at any time.
Entry Requirements
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 s finance, management, economics, or marketing.
• 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 finance, 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.
