Location

UWI, Mona Campus

Telephone

(876) 977-6035

Email Address

mona-msbm@uwi.edu

WELCOME TO MSBM

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World Class. Innovative. Forward Thinking.
The Premier Business School in the Caribbean.

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To pursue one of our Globally Competitive Graduate Programmes, you are required to have a bachelor's degree or higher.
We do have a full suite of undergraduate programmes that you may be interested in. Please CLICK HERE to view our list of undergraduate programmes.
To pursue our Internationally Accredited MBA Programme, you are required to have at least three (3) years of work experience after completing a bachelor's degree.

The Caribbean's Premier Business School.

Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) is the premier Business School in the region and produces graduates that are ready to make an impactful contribution to Caribbean development.

We provide global knowledge and regional solutions and produce internationally competent and capable professionals and leaders through teaching, research and service.

MSBM complements its unique academic programmes with cutting edge consultancy services and public policy research, the principal business objective being to provide decision makers with expert advice for handling their most critical strategic issues.

As a part of The University of the West Indies (UWI), ranked in the top 3.6% of universities worldwide, MSBM is a key plank of The UWI Mona’s value proposition to its constituents in Jamaica and the region.

*Times Higher Education 2025 Rankings

Globally Competitive Graduate Programmes

Explore our diverse suite of Graduate Programmes:

Master in Business Administration

MSc. in Accounting

MSc. in Corporate
Finance

MSc. in Computer Based Management Information Systems

MSc. in Enterprise Risk Management

MSc. in Logistics &
Supply Chain Management

MSc. in Marketing &
Data Analytics

MSc. in National Security
& Strategic Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out for more information!

Currently, all MSBM graduate programmes are delivered face to face, except the MSc Marketing and Data Analytics AND MSc National Security and Strategic Studies which are delivered in a blended mode.

General entry requirements for all graduate programmes are: a bachelor’s degree with GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Applicants with a GPA of lower than 2.5 will be considered if they have at least 2 years working experience (except for the MBA which requires 3 years post graduate) in a related field and professional qualification/certification; and if the applicant is successful at an interview conducted by MSBM.

For more specific entry requirements for each programme please go to: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/msbm/graduate-programmes

The UWI has institutional accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and therefore all programmes of the Institution including all programmes offered by MSBM are accredited.

Notably, MSBM’s MBA programme has another level of accreditation i.e. it is internationally accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). AMBA’s accreditation is internationally recognized as the global standard for all MBA, MBM and DBA programmes. Learn more about AMBA accreditation membership: https://www.associationofmbas.com/students-and-graduates/

Awards and Accolades

Internationally Accredited MBA Programme

Business Graduates Association (BGA) Member

International Institute of Business Analysis Academic Program Member

Partner of World Economic Forum

Graduate Programmes Ranked in Best Masters and MBAs Worldwide

Ranked in Top 1,000 Business Schools Worldwide

Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Partner

Award Winning Finance Lab

Featured Alumni

Meet some of our world class graduates.

Internationally Accredited MBA Programme

Programme Overview

Our internationally accredited Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme will equip you with the critical solution oriented skills needed to excel in a globally competitive business environment. The MBA targets management professionals who are aspiring to higher executive management roles and/or entrepreneurship. The Programme provides a sound general management base upon which students build specialized functional skills and knowledge. The Programme is structured to provide incremental exposure to core courses and concentrations in: Marketing, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, Management Information Systems, Banking and Finance and Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development. Students may also choose the General Management concentration which provides exposure to a combination of functional areas.

Duration

24 months (Part Time)

Modality

Blended

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • 3 or more years post degree work experience

 

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.

MSc. in Accounting Programme

Programme Overview

This Programme is designed to produce accounting thinkers, researchers and practitioners who can meet the demands of an increasingly complex and internationally competitive business environment in keeping with international developments in accounting education in recent years.The Programme continues to be one of the sources for the provision of Chartered Accountants in Jamaica and the degree is accepted as the final professional examination for admission to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ).

Duration

18 months – Full Time
24 months – Part Time

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Degree in Accounting or related field.

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.

MSc. in Corporate Finance Programme

Programme Overview

The focus of the MSc. in Corporate Finance is to provide technical training to persons who are interested in pursuing a career in the financial sector. It will provide rigorous technical academic training to persons who wish to have a career as a trader, financial analyst, corporate banker, risk analyst among others. It is particularly suited to graduates seeking to work in the areas of: corporate management, international financial management, investment services, brokerage, insurance, and commercial and investment banking.This Programme is designed to meet the current demands of the economic marketplace and provides students with training to help develop proficiencies to find solutions to real-life financial situations. The Programme covers the three key areas of finance: financial markets, financial institutions and investments.

Duration

12 months – Full Time
24 months – Part Time

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • An undergraduate course in Financial Management.

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.

MSc. in Computer Based Management Information Systems Programme

Programme Overview

The Master of Science in Computer Based Management Information Systems is offered jointly with the Department of Computing, University of the West Indies, Mona, and was developed in response to the rapidly growing demand for graduates with an in-depth knowledge in management information systems, computer science and management. This demand arises from the increased use of management-based information systems in both private and public sectors.This Programme will educate a new generation of Information Systems Analysts and Managers who will spearhead the thrust by Jamaican firms to establish a sustainable competitive position in the critically important information service sector.

Duration

24 months – Part Time

Entry Requirements

  • Computer Science, Information Systems or Management Degree from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.

MSc. in Enterprise Risk Management Programme

Programme Overview

The MSc. in Enterprise Risk Management degree programme is designed to address the demand in the financial services and other industries for modern risk management talent. Risk professionals require a set of integrated skills in risk modelling and management of the risks associated with assets/liabilities of their business operations. Offered by Mona School of Business and Management in conjunction with the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the West Indies, Mona, the Programme is designed to produce graduates proficient in contemporary risk analysis techniques and management practices to address complex risk issues.

Duration

24 months – Part Time

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.

MSc. in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Programme

Programme Overview

The MSc. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme is geared towards developing a cadre of professionals capable of executing and managing efficient operations in goods and services across the supply chain. The Programme will cover principles and tools that can be employed to help to achieve these outcomes; especially in the context of the peculiarities of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Areas of focus in this Programme include: logistics management strategy, operations management and business analytics, inventory management and supply chain strategy.

Duration

24 months – Part Time

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • 3 or more years experience in a Management, Economics or Engineering field.

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.

MSc. in Marketing & Data Analytics Programme

Programme Overview

The MSc. Marketing and Data Analytics programme is aimed at producing marketing professionals who are able to enhance their marketing decisions based on analytics and quantitative metrics. The Programme is targeted at graduates from the general business and management-related discipline. The Programme provides students with the theoretical foundation of marketing and introduces them to a range of data modelling techniques relevant to marketing. Students will gain a strong grounding in the analytical tools needed to flourish in today’s rapidly evolving, information-driven business environment.

Duration

24 months – Part Time

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Quantitative Skills (e.g. undergraduate quantitative course).

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.

MSc. in National Security & Strategic Studies Programme

Programme Overview

The National Security and Strategic Studies programme is designed to prepare students in strategic studies and national security for senior positions in the government and security forces in the Caribbean. The programme will equip leaders in the security industry with advanced expertise and strategic insights to address evolving threats and safeguard our region and communities.

Our Programme Offers:
 
  • A Rigorous Curriculum covering critical areas such as cyber security, intelligence analysis, counterterrorism, and crisis management, all taught by leading experts in the field.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Blended mode of delivery which includes both online and face to face classes, designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, allowing you to balance your career with advanced education.
  • A Focus on modern security challenges: Addressing the ever changing cyber-crime, and international crime syndicates.

Duration

24 months – Part Time

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Mid-management level position in Security, 3 years experience in a related field and recommendation from employer.

Do you want additional information about this programme as well as our application guide? Complete the interest form to have our team contact you via email with more details.