University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

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.

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
MottoFostering Leadership & Innovation
TypePrivate
Established2004
AccreditationUniversity Council of Jamaica
PresidentProfessor Eleanor Brown
Location
18°00′27″N 76°46′53″W / 18.007568°N 76.7813°W / 18.007568; -76.7813
Websiteucc.edu.jm Edit this at Wikidata

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]

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