University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

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.

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
MottoFostering Leadership & Innovation
TypePrivate
Established2004
PresidentDennis J. Gayle
Location
Kingston, Jamaica

18.007568°N 76.7813°W / 18.007568; -76.7813
Websiteucc.edu.jm

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, institutions 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 14 February 2017.
  2. "UCC - About Us". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  3. "UCC - History". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  4. "Accredited Programmes and UCJ-Approved Degrees - The University Council of Jamaica". The University Council of Jamaica. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  5. "UCC accredited by UK body". Jamaica Observer. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  6. "Directory of Teaching Institutions | University of London International Programmes". www.londoninternational.ac.uk. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  7. "Our partners". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  8. http://www.csmsj.co/
  9. "Home". www.joinemedia.com.
  10. "lawcollegeamericas.com". ww38.lawcollegeamericas.com.
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