University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Motto Fostering Leadership & Innovation
Type Private
Established 2004
President Dr. Winston Adams
Location Jamaica, Jamaica
18°00′27″N 76°46′53″W / 18.007568°N 76.7813°W / 18.007568; -76.7813Coordinates: 18°00′27″N 76°46′53″W / 18.007568°N 76.7813°W / 18.007568; -76.7813
Website ucc.edu.jm

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) (formerly known as University College of the 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] 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, instituations and schools across the globe. As of February 2017, the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is partnered with[7]

References

  1. ↑ "UCC - Our Campuses". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  2. ↑ "UCC - About Us". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  3. ↑ "UCC - History". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  4. ↑ "Accredited Programmes and UCJ-Approved Degrees - The University Council of Jamaica". The University Council of Jamaica. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  5. ↑ Limited, Jamaica Observer. "UCC accredited by UK body - Career & Education". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  6. ↑ "Directory of Teaching Institutions | University of London International Programmes". www.londoninternational.ac.uk. 2011-09-09. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
  7. ↑ "http://ucc.edu.jm/our-partners". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 2017-02-14. External link in |title= (help)
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