ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE — Finance

The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) proudly marked a significant milestone on 30 May 2026 with the successful completion of its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certificate Short Course. This inaugural programme reflects ICCI’s commitment to providing innovative, relevant, and career-focused learning opportunities that prepare individuals for success in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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FINANCE

The Associate of Science Degree in Finance seeks to provide a general background for entry-level careers in various economic, financial, and insurance industries. In addition to the General Education outcomes, the student will be given the opportunity to:

Recognize contemporary central banking and bank regulation issues comparing the US, Euro Zone and the United Kingdom.
Identify banking practices and procedures.
Analyze insurance and different lines of insurance, product distribution, and basic legal concepts applicable to insurance.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles from finance and economics and exploration of the connection between financial markets and the economy.

Course ID	Subject Area	Credits
Area I: General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree
GS 101	Introduction to College Studies: Technology, Leadership, and Success	(5)
GS/SH 110	Environmental Science, Sustainability, and Health	(5)
EN 104	English Composition and Writing	(5)
EN 105	Mechanics and Research of Academic Writing	(5)
EN 202	Introduction to Public Speaking, Communication, and Self-Awareness	(5)
GS/IT 109	Technology in the Information Age	(5)
MA 105	Introduction to College Algebra	(5)
SO 202	Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Diversity in a Global Society	(5)
SO 235	Local and Global Citizenship with Experiential Learning (see p. 14 for additional costs)	(5)
Total General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree	(45)
Area II: Business Requirements
BE 101	Introduction to Business	(5)
BE 104	Introduction to Accounting	(5)
BE 201	Principles of Microeconomics	(5)
BE 202	Principles of Macroeconomics	(5)
Total Business Requirements	(20)
Area III: Finance Requirements
BE 207	Elements of Banking	(5)
BE 210	Principles of Insurance	(5)
BE 211	Financial Accounting	(5)
BE 225	Managerial Accounting	(5)
Total Finance Requirements	(20)
Area IV: Approved Business/General Elective	(5)
Total Credits Required for Graduation	(90)