University of the Commonwealth Caribbean explained

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Motto:Fostering Leadership & Innovation
Established:2004
Accreditation:University Council of Jamaica
President:Professor Colin Gyles
Coordinates:18.0076°N -76.7813°W

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is one of Jamaica's largest privately held tertiary education institutions operating 7 campuses:[1] in six parishes across Jamaica.

As of 2017, the University offers professional certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as customized training programs in Jamaica.[2]

History

UCC was formed in 2004 as a result of the merger in 2002 of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), incorporated in 1992, and the Institute of Management & Production (IMP), incorporated in 1976.[3]

Accreditation

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is registered and recognized by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the official accreditation body for tertiary education in Jamaica.[4] UCC is institutionally accredited by the University Council of Jamaica. and also has international institutional accreditation status from the UK based Accreditation Services for Independent Colleges & Universities (ASIC).[5] The UCC is also recognised as a registered centre from the University of London.[6]

Affiliates and partnerships

UCC currently partners with universities, colleges, institutions and schools across the globe.As of February 2017, the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is partnered with:[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UCC - Our Campuses. ucc.edu.jm. 2017-02-14.
  2. Web site: UCC - About Us. ucc.edu.jm. 2017-02-14.
  3. Web site: UCC - History. ucc.edu.jm. 2017-02-14.
  4. News: Accredited Programmes and UCJ-Approved Degrees - The University Council of Jamaica. The University Council of Jamaica. 2017-02-14. en-US.
  5. News: UCC accredited by UK body . 14 January 2017 . Jamaica Observer. 30 March 2019 .
  6. Web site: Directory of Teaching Institutions University of London International Programmes. 2011-09-09. www.londoninternational.ac.uk. en. 2017-02-14.
  7. Web site: Our partners. ucc.edu.jm. 2017-02-14.
  8. Web site: Archived copy . 14 February 2017 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130171926/http://csmsj.co/ . dead .
  9. Web site: Home. www.joinemedia.com.
  10. Web site: lawcollegeamericas.com. ww38.lawcollegeamericas.com.