Duration
2 ¼ years Year Part Time - 18 months Full Time

Course Objectives
The University College of the Caribbean (UCC) offers the Associate of Science Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management. This programme provides strong practical and theoretical insights into the operations and management of a hotel plant and prepares graduates for careers in this fast growing industry. You can also earn on-the-job promotions or credits that may lead to employment opportunities in the business community. Benefit from the advantage of being able to transfer to a bachelor’s degree programme offered through the UCC or an institution of your choice.

Faculty

• Instructions will be provided by an eminent and highly qualified team of local faculty and other professionals. Overseas/international guest lecturers will be utilised where appropriate

Target Group
This degree programme is specially designed for persons:

• Who are seeking to build a career path in the tourism industry management, or are seeking to build a broad base on which to pursue advanced general or specialist studies
• Who have recently left high school who wish to pursue a career in the field

COURSE OUTLINE - Proposed, subject to change

	Course Title	Credits
	Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality English Composition Computer Application & Appreciation Introduction to Sociology Accommodations I Applied Maths for Hospitality Sanitation, Hygiene and Safety Principles of Management Food and Beverage I Accommodations II Financial Accounting Tourism Marketing Food and Beverage II Events Management Hospitality Accounting Principles of Microeconomics Sustainable Tourism Bar Operations Business Spanish Quality Customer Care
Total Credits		63

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 5 GCE O'Level or CXC subjects with passes at A, B or C / 1 or 2 (including English Language and Mathematics). Participants with CXC passes at level 3 since 1998 (or in place of a CXC or GCE pass in Math, possess a pass in UWI EC080 Remedial Mathematics) are also eligible. Participants without the required pass in a numerate subject must register to attend O'Level/CXC Math classes as a co-requisite
• Other qualifications that may be considered by the Department of Studies as equivalent
• Relevant experience in a managerial position will usually be considered in addition to the above
   

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. All persons entering the hospitality/tourism industry must be Team Jamaica certified by The

  Tourism Product Development Company. This is required by Law. Students who do not already

  have the certification must complete the Team Jamaica Certification concurrently.

2. Students to be engaged in internship programmes [local or international] for a period of 240

  hours. Relevant work experience will be assessed in lieu of Internship.

3. A valid Food Handlers Permit is required for the Food related courses
 

Class Structure

• Part-Time: Early Bird (Mornings), Evenings or Sundays

Student Loans
Applicants may apply for an international student’s loan through the International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) in the USA or Canada. No collateral or security is required, but interested applicants will need to identify a US or Canadian co-signer to guarantee the loan. Application forms and brochures are available at UCC offices.

For further information, contact: direct@uccjm.com Phone: (876) 929-2830 Fax:   (876) 968-1926 The University College of the Caribbean 17 Worthington Avenue Kingston 5 Jamaica, W.I.

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