About UCC

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN

PROFILE

The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) is a privately-held tertiary institution providing world class educational programmes and highly trained and qualified faculty.

The institution, headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica was formed in 2004 following the merger of two institutions (the Institute of Management Sciences established in 1992 and the Institute of Management & Production established in 1976) in 2002. The expanded institution has created the nation's first university college and remains one of the fastest growing institutions in the country and the Caribbean.

Accreditation, Associations & Partnerships

The University College is registered and recognised and its programmes accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the official accreditation body for tertiary education in Jamaica.  It is a member of the Commonwealth and OAS Consortia of Universities, the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions, International Association of University Presidents, among other local and international bodies.

UCC offers professional certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor and master's degree programmes and customised training programmes. Disciplines include: Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Financial Management, and Business Administration. UCC has partnered with international institutions such as the Florida International University (FIU), the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the University of London (UOL) to provide a number of specialised undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. 

UCC's reach extends beyond the shores of Jamaica. Students from the Caribbean including St. Vincent, Antigua, Grenada, Dominica, Turks & Caicos and the Cayman Islands pursue their degree studies via UCC Online. 

MISSION STATEMENT

The University College of the Caribbean is committed to preparing ladies and gentlemen to become exceptional business and community leaders, innovators and scholars in a caring and intellectually stimulating academic environment where all persons are valued, respected and challenged to embrace excellence, integrity and social responsibility.

VISION STATEMENT

The University College of the Caribbean seeks to provide broad-based educational opportunities through partnerships, flexible delivery modes and financing, in an environment where high standards, truth, respect and the dignity of the person are embraced.  

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CORPORATE FACTS

Headquarters:17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I
Industry:Tertiary Education
Financial Status:Stable / Profitable
Founder/Chairman:Winston Adams
Training and Services:Open Entry Certificates, Diplomas, Associate and Bachelor's Programmes, Master's Programmes, Consultancy Services, Outreach Education Centres
Enrolled Students:4,800 (2010)
Graduates:over 60,000 (combined institution IMS and IMP)
Website:http://www.ucc.edu.jm
Last modified: Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 12:51 PM