General Management
Disaster Management
Social Entrepreneurship
The Master of Business Administration with a General Management (GM) specialisation is an excellent way of advancing professional careers or entrepreneurial development. If you are currently employed or engaged in your own enterprise and seeking opportunities to grow your organisation or to advance your career then this programme is for you. This degree provides you with the training in a wide variety of business disciplines that organisations look for in managers or serve critically to enhance your performance as an entrepreneur.
The Caribbean region is confronted with an increasing intensity of natural disasters and the consequences are increasingly being experienced among businesses, communities and the wider society. Hence it is becoming more appreciated that the survival of economies in Jamaica and the Caribbean will largely depend on the acknowledgement of the mutual responsibility of government, businesses and civil society, to confront the threats associated with natural, as well as man-made hazards.
Social Entrepreneurship (SE) demonstrates that social development and profit making are not mutually exclusive; individuals and businesses are able to create and sustain income generation opportunities and activities by helping others to do the same. Further, SE is the application of business strategies to resolve complex social and economic challenges.
What is the MBA?
Generally speaking the Master of Business Administration prepares persons to successfully lead and manage organisations and businesses in fast-changing local, regional and global contexts. The programme is designed to: 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Reflect the complexity of organisational and macro- economic contexts. Provide a foundation of critical leadership and management principles and disciplines. Develop abilities to respond appropriately in increasingly risk laden and uncertain business climates. To contextualise and apply knowledge in specific contexts (organisation, business, sector or industry). Nurture critical analytical skills. Enhance team-building and relational skills.
Programme Structure
The MBA is designed around a core of 30 Credit Hours of professional courses. Individuals then select a specialisation (12 Credit Hours) in order to complete programme requirements. The following courses comprise the Core of Professional Courses: • Leadership, Management and Relational Dynamics • Business Ethics • Managing People for Competitive Advantage • Financial Accounting and Management • Business Economics • Modelling and Analysis for Decision-Making • Strategy and Organisation • Operations and Supply Chain Management • Information Systems in Organisations • Marketing Management and Strategy • Global Context for Business • Professional Development Seminars
The MBA develops knowledge in the distinct business disciplines needed to work with companies. Students who graduate with a GM MBA will be able to perform effectively in various areas of the organisation from accounting, to production, to marketing.
Disaster Management (DM) is a key issue for the private business community as well as public agencies and institutions. It is not enough for managers simply to protect business operations at their own sites because sustainable capital accumulation depends largely on a broader socioeconomic and physical environment which is relatively safe from the impact of hazards.
Goals
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To enable students to gain a knowledge and understanding of the functions of business and the inter-relationships of the various disciplines. To guide students to understand complex business situations and to structure appropriate responses to sustain viable organisations. To develop experience and confidence in applying theory to practice. To foster an attitude of continuous learning and professional development.
Courses Covered in Specialisation 1. 2. 3. 4.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Managerial Accounting. Negotiation Strategy. Strategic Communications.
The MBA specialisation in DM is designed to build management capacity to mitigate the effects of hazards in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) is part of the collective effort of select Commonwealth institutions which offers programme concentrations in Business and Public Administration. Out of such experience, the necessity to establish an MBA Disaster Management in Jamaica became evident.
Courses Covered in Specialisation 1. 2. 3. 4.
Disaster Management Theory and Policy. Corporate Responsibility and the Environment. Risk Assessment and Management. Public Safety and Health in Disaster management.
The Institute of Social Entrepreneurship and Equity (I-SEE), a subsidiary of the Agency for Inner-City Renewal, is a Centre at the University College of the Caribbean (UCC). It will engage in applied research, delivery of graduate level courses and development of professional programmes, training and producing publications.
Goals a) b) c) d)
To provide participants with leadership, managerial, and networking skills necessary to guide the development of micro-enterprises. To develop a cadre of persons who are able to foster and sustain links between the formal commercial sector and persons operating at the base of the population and economic pyramid. To understand the role that social entrepreneurs play in social development and the associated challenges. To foster the development of a network of social entrepreneurs actively facilitating social and economic well-being.
Courses Covered in Specialisation 1. 2. 3. 4.
Social Entrepreneurship. Development Economics. Development Planning and Administration. Advocacy and Policy: Forming Strategic Alliances.
Target Population
It is anticipated that students will have diverse backgrounds across several disciplines including; health, education, accounting, engineering, the natural sciences, environmental studies, management studies, human resource development, among others.
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Completed UCC Graduate Studies Application Form. An approved or accredited Bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. Application fee. Resume Statement of Purpose Additional documentation may be required for International Students.
Payment Plan
UCC understands the need to facilitate professionals in the achievement of their aspirations, thus the institution will assist clients to access organisations to finance their programme of study. UCC also offers payment plans whereby tuition charges can be paid in equal installments in keeping with the Approved Payment Schedule agreed upon by the student and the Student Financial Services Unit of UCC. Please note that all charges are subject to change without notice.
The programme is designed to be completed within 20 months. It is offered in Kingston on a part-time basis on Sunday afternoon and one evening in the week or via the Early Bird option.
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Programme Delivery
The MBA is designed for flexible part-time study for busy working professionals. There is strong demand for graduate level education in the area of leadership and management development, given a dynamic and challenging social and economic environment.
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Admission to the MBA programme requires the following:
Disaster Management
Affordable tuition. Flexible payment plans. Flexible study options for busy working professionals. Predominantly face-to-face lectures which allow students to enjoy classroom interaction with colleagues and facilitate easy access to lecturers. Relevant and cutting-edge curricula. Leading Faculty - programmes are taught by a cadre of respected practitioner academics.
Admission Requirements
General Management
The MBA programme boasts a number of attractive features: