Department: Business Studies

Code Name Description
ACC 333 Company Law This course examines the laws and principles that are appli- cable to business corporations. Topics include formation of company, authorised and issued share capital, rights of shareholders and creditors, change of companys name, reporting requiremen...
ACC 404 Advanced Financial Accounting II This course looks at financial reporting issues with a view to providing relevant information to the corporations various stake- holders. It also emphasises good corporate governance as well as international account- ing and auditing issues.
ACC 405 Auditing II This course builds on the foundation laid in Auditing I. It includes auditing assignments using computerised auditing software packages and also explores other assurance services, audit negligence, operational auditing, substantive testing and report...
ACC 407 Not-for-Profit Accounting This course covers the accounting and reporting procedures for non-profit US organisations such as colleges, clubs, and governments.
ACC121 Introduction to Accounting This introductory course provides a sound understanding of the basic principles and procedures of accounting for business organisations. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination and the preparation of financial state...
ACC201 Financial Accounting This course places emphasis on the accounting principles and procedures as applied to partnerships and corporations. Topics include the equity structure of partnerships and corporations, long-term liabilities, common stocks, bonds, statements of cash...
ACC202 Managerial Accounting This course places emphasis on the cost accounting methods, concepts, and procedures that provide management with information for planning, control and decision-making in businesses. Topics include costing behaviour, costing techniques, inventory val...
ACC251 Computerised Accounting This course deals with the examination, installation and use of an integrated accounting information system as well as control concepts and procedures. It provides a practical and computerised hands-on method of managing accounts receivables, payable...
ACC300 Intermediate Financial Accounting I This course expands on topics covered in ACC 121 and ACC 201 and presents them within the framework determined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Topics include conceptual frame- work, accounting information system, cash and accrual...
ACC301 Intermediate Financial Accounting II This course continues topics presented in ACC300, including current and long term liabilities, stockholders equity, EPS, leases, pensions, accounting for income taxes, accounting for changes and error analysis, revenue recognition, income measurement...
ACC302 Cost Accounting This course builds on the foundations laid in ACC 202 Man- agerial Accounting. Topics to be covered include job costing, activity-based costing, process costing, absorption costing, cost and profit centre costing and direct costing.
ACC401 Taxation I This course looks at the US Federal taxation system as well as an individuals liability to pay taxes. It also examines the development of tax laws and current tax regulations.
ACC402 Advanced Financial Accounting I This course covers topics such as con- solidated accounts, business combination, contingencies, segment reporting, employee compensation, and investment accounting.
ACC403 Auditing I This course exposes students to the principles and objectives of auditing. Topics include ethical considerations, regulatory framework, audit planning, internal control evaluation, and statistical sampling.
ACC406 Accounting Information Systems The purpose of this course is to introduce students to accounting information systems. It provides an overview of the objectives, the design and the use of such systems in an organisation.
ACC409 Taxation II This course revisits the US Federal taxation system and also covers partnerships, estates, trusts, and corporations liabilities to pay taxes.
BUS201 Principles of Business This course provides students with an understand- ing of how businesses operate and the range of decisions facing both public and private sector entities. Students will gain an appreciation of the internal/external influences on business and investig...
BUS205 Business Law This course provides students with an understanding of the legal environment within which US businesses operate, enter into business relation- ships, pursue their industrial and commercial activities, and achieve their aims. Topics include contract,...
BUS225 International Business Practicum This international field experience is an instruction and practicum course that will concentrate on the study of business activ- ities that are of particular importance to the Caribbean Region and focus on the essen- tial elements of sustainable econ...
BUS270 Business in Action This course/internship provides the student with a Business-in-Action experience under the supervision of a faculty member in collabo- ration with a business entity. The course allows the student to apply his or her academic knowledge to obtain pract...
BUS280 Business in Practice This capstone course provides the student with a practical opportunity to experience the challenges of an entrepreneurial start-up or existing business revamp under the direction of UCCI faculty members in collaboration with business professional men...
ECO 321 Managerial Economics This course seeks to use economic analysis (micro- economic analysis) in business decision-making and policy formulation with special emphasis on price determination.
ECO 421 Theories in Caribbean Economic Development This course examines the theories, issues and problems in economic development with special reference to the Caribbean reality. Topics to be covered include the measurement of development, sus- tainable economic development, sustainable human develop...
ECO221 Principles of Mircoeconomics This course provides students with an understanding of the economics of markets and market economies. Concepts of demand, supply, production, prices, allocation of resources, and market failure will be studied.
ECO222 Principles of Macroeconomics This course looks at a range of macroeco- nomic issues and policies including determinants of unemployment, inflation, interna- tional trade, national income, and GDP. It will examine the use of fiscal and monetary policies in achieving macroeconomic...
ECO324 Intermediate Microeconomics This course provides an in-depth analysis of microeconomics. It investigates the working and applications of the equilibrium model; the basic elements of welfare economics, elementary game theory, the applica- tion of equilibrium concepts in multista...
ECO325 Intermediate Macroeconomics This course provides an in-depth analysis of macroeconomics. Topics to be examined include the IS/LM in understanding aggre- gate demand, the study of inflation, foreign exchange markets, international monetary systems, balance of payments.
ECO423 International Economics This course examines the fundamental principles of international trade. Topics to be examined include gains from such trade, balance of payments, exchange rate determination and stability and the concerns about the poli- cies of industrialised countr...
ECO428 Public Finance The course examines the economics of the public sector, by looking at taxation, expenditures of government and regulations and their effects on the economy. In addition, this allows students to formulate and evaluate public policy.
FIN 250 Introduction to Banking This course will provide an overview of the bank- ing industry, both in the context of the Cayman Islands and internationally. There is an increasing diversity of financial products and the banking industry is coming to terms with new business models...
FIN 301 Financial Management This course examines the management of the flow of funds through an organisation. Topics emphasised will include: valuation of bonds and stocks, risk and return and time value of money, source and application of funds, the basics of capital budgeting...
FIN 302 Financial Markets and Institutions This course is primarily intended for science majors, however it can be taken as an elective by any other major with the expressed permission of the lecturer. Industrialised society has been a major agent of environ- mental change. This course seeks...
FIN 303 International Finance This course examines the factors affecting interna- tional financial institutions. The topics covered include international financial markets and institutions, the effects of international transactions on domestic markets, risk assessment, and financ...
FIN 305 Principles of Real Estate This course surveys the legal, economic, market and financial aspects of real estate management.
FIN 401 Intermediate Financial Management This course builds on the founda- tions laid by FIN 301 Financial Management. It will allow for a detailed examination of the decision-making process within corporate entities. Topics include types and sources of long term capital, capital budgeting,...
FIN 403 Investments This course introduces the basics of investment analysis which are useful for persons operating within the capital markets. Topics covered will include types of securities, corporate and government bonds, common stock, portfolio man- agement, and mut...
FIN 404 Derivatives This course provides a detailed look at the valuation of various derivative financial instruments and how they can be strategically used to manage risk. Topics include options, futures, forwards and swaps.
FIN 406 Strategies and Policies in Financial Management This course uses a case analysis approach to provide in-depth exploration of current topics in finance. Topics covered will include financial modelling and forecasting, analysis of financial state- ments, initial public offerings and equity issuance,...
HRM301 Personal Management This course provides the student with the basic legal concepts governing personnel management and fundamental practices such as job analysis, writing job descriptions, and defining job specifications. In addition, organising teams, delegating work, r...
HRM303 Employment and Labour Law In this course, students are introduced to Employment and Labour Laws relevant to the Cayman Islands and other significant jurisdictions, and given a comprehensive overview of the most important employment related legislation and how it shapes and in...
HRM401 Performance Management This course introduces how to develop an effective performance management system to maximise employee performance. Course topics include systems thinking, setting objectives, constructive feedback, developing, communicating and linking organisational...
HRM403 Employee Compensation Strategies This is an advanced course in the structure and reactivity of functional groups including aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, organ metallic compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and amino acids.
HRM405 Advanced Human Resource Management This course focuses on a series of todays important HR issues. Students will learn about strategic partnerships, the impact of laws, regulations and court cases; the global/international environment; corporate culture; analytical and measurement mode...
HRM406 Research Project in Human Resource Management Research is increas- ingly utilised by managers. This course allows students to further reflect on what human resource management is and its main and most current ideas. The student will then investigate a problem under the direction of a faculty adv...
MGT 201 Introduction to Management This course examines the origins of contemporary management theory and its significance in todays globally connected business environment considering that the organisational performance is dependent on its managerial function, operation, style and en...
MGT 260 Human Resources Management This course gives an overview of both the theoretical and practical aspects of personnel administration in contemporary organisations. It covers the role, function and behaviour of personnel administration. Topics include recruitment and selection, t...
MGT 330 Air Transport Management This course introduces students to the core areas of air transport management, including airline and airport operations, marketing, planning and economics. The course is offered as an elective at the bachelor level and is suitable for students undert...
MGT 331 Organisational Behaviour This course investigates the impact and effec- tiveness that individuals, groups, and structures have on behaviour within the organi- sation. It hopes to encourage a greater level of awareness of, and sensitivity to, the organisational factors and ma...
MGT 403 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management This course introduces the learner to the processes of new venture creation and the critical knowledge needed to manage the business once it is formed. Topics include strategic management, marketing plans, e-commerce, financial planning, and basic op...
MGT 404 Management Internship The purpose of this practicum is to give students a work-environment learning experience in which they will utilise their analysis and problem-solving knowledge in the functional area of management.
MGT 405 Operations and Project Management This course provides up-to-date information on how good project management and effective use of software can help you manage projects. The course is also intended to prepare students for management opportunities in service firms, which represent the...
MGT 431 Strategic Management and Marketing This course looks at creating an inspiring organisational vision as well as techniques to carry out a strategic mission to enhance future growth and sustainable prosperity of the enterprise. Students learn techniques, like SWOT & PEST, to forecast li...
MGT 432 Business Ethics This course provides an overview of the ethical issues impacting business decision-making at the domestic and international levels. Topics emphasised include ethical theory and business practice, corporate responsibility, business regulations, accept...
MGT 434 Talent Management This course covers the modern theory and best practices in human capital management. It equips all potential managers with leadership competencies needed to recruit, hire, deploy, develop and manage the personnel that are needed to carry out the miss...
MGT 444 Independent Study in Management This course involves an independent study and critical research in some area(s) of management. The specific content and assessment will be decided by the lecturer.
MKT 405 Internship in Marketing Students are assigned to marketing departments within an organisation to gain insight into the practical applications of marketing principles and practices.
MKT300 Principles of Marketing This course provides the student with an appreciation of the role of marketing in business. It covers marketing concepts and tools with respect to consumer goods and services. Topics include internal and external factors that influence the marketing...
MKT301 Intergrated Marketing Communications This course examines the specific mix of advertising, sales promotion and public relations, which a company uses to pursue its advertising and marketing objectives. It also looks at the methods of setting the promotion budget and factors that affect...
MKT302 Sales Management and Personal Selling This course examines the importance of sales management and personal selling to businesses. It explores the use of marketing tools for the purchase or sale of products and services.
MKT304 Cuonsumer Behaviour This course covers the behavioural elements of marketing, environmental influences, psychological processes and decision-making processes.
MKT402 Marketing Research This course introduces students to tools and techniques of marketing research as an aid to marketing decision-making. Topics include definitions of research problems and objectives, research methodologies, design of research projects and analysis and...
MKT404 E-Marketing This course examines how companies have responded to the internet and other powerful technologies with e-business strategies, and how these strategies have resulted in benefits to both buyers and sellers. Topics include e-com- merce domains, on-line...
MKT406 International Business and Marketing This course examines how companies adapt their marketing mixes for international markets. It intends to stimulate curiosity about management practices of companies, large and small, which are seeking marketing opportunities outside their home countri...
MKT444 Independent Study in Marketing This course involved an independent study and critical research in some area(s) of marketing. The specific content and assessment will be decided by the lecturer.