Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) is pleased to announce the successful commencement of its specialized Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting programme for government employees of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The inaugural cohort of dedicated professionals began their studies in late April following a comprehensive virtual orientation session.

This milestone marks a significant step in MSBM's ongoing commitment to providing accessible and high-quality education that empowers individuals and strengthens public sector institutions across the Caribbean region. The tailored MSc Accounting programme which is delivered virtually, is being offered to address the specific professional development needs of accounting professionals within the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

In welcoming the students to MSBM, Dr David McBean, Executive Director, stated, “This is a great partnership and one that we hope to be enduring. I hope that this is the start of a great relationship with not only Government employees but other residents of Turks and Caicos, as MSBM offers a wide range of degree courses as well as short courses.  Your degree will be of significant worth as MSBM is a highly rated School as part of the UWI which is ranked among the top 600 universities globally. In addition, the MSc Accounting programme is top rated by Eduniversal.” He assured the students that the School would work with them to support their academic goals and thanked the team at MSBM who worked hard to make this offering  a reality.

In a great show of support of the students, senior members of the Turks and Caicos Government also attended the virtual orientation session. 

In her remarks, Her Excellency Anya Williams, Deputy Governor, and Head of the Public Service, Turks and Caicos, stated “We are very pleased that the Turks and Caicos Government is partnering with MSBM on this very important programme.  Learning and Development is a big part of the agenda of the Turks  and Caicos Government as we work to improve service delivery and performance across our public service, particularly the Ministry of Finance. From the perspective of the   Office of the Deputy Governor, we are committed to ensuring that our staff have the right skills not only for the jobs that they currently perform, but also to prepare them for upward mobility in the Public Service and therefore this programme is very important to us. “

Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Premier and Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Trade and Investment expressed gratitude to MSBM for the partnership and for preparing a tailor made programme for the Turks and Caicos Islands and congratulated the students who were part of this first cohort.

He further stated, “UWI is the top university in the Caribbean and in the top 5% globally and the students are privileged to be among a very select group to attend UWI and pursue this programme.

Based on the fast growth of the economy, there are some capacity challenges that need to be filled very quickly and the future belongs to those who continuously learn. The Government will support the students to ensure that they succeed.”

The virtual orientation session provided the new cohort with essential information about the programme structure, curriculum, online learning platform, and support services available to them. It also offered a valuable opportunity for students to connect with MSBM faculty and their peers.

The online MSc Accounting programme offers a flexible learning environment, allowing these government employees to pursue advanced education while continuing their important work in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The curriculum covers critical areas of Accounting and Business delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals.

This initiative builds upon MSBM's strong track record of delivering impactful business education throughout the Caribbean and supports the Turks and Caicos Islands Government in its  commitment to professional development.

MSBM looks forward to supporting the academic and professional growth of this first cohort of MSc Accounting students from the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.