Overview

The Tourism and Hospitality Management program of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean has a strong business related base of core modules, with specialised modules in the upper level of the programme, that are focused on the critical needs of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in the Caribbean.

Course Objectives

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean’s (UCC) Bachelor Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management (upper level) builds on the foundation laid in the Associate Degree. The Tourism and Hospitality Management program of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean will enable graduates to earn promotions or credits that may lead to employment opportunities in the business community. Graduates will also be able to matriculate to a Master’s Degree programme offered through UCC or other tertiary institutions.

The programme aims to

Improve the level of professionalism in the tourism and hospitality industry;

Educate and train productive and employable people who meet regional and international occupational standards and can take their place in the global community.

Provide consistent delivery of core content so that employers’ expectations of graduates of UCC Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management are realized.

Ensure transferability and articulation with other colleges and universities regionally and internationally.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accommodations Management

Food & Beverage 1

Hospitality Accounting

Hospitality Law

Events Management

Bar Operations

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-05-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2021-09-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2022-01-10 00:00:00

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Language

English

Credits

124 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Management, Organisation & Leadership Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 4 other Masters in Hospitality Management in Jamaica

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Academic requirements

GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission

High school diploma, GED, or Certificate of Equivalency / Proficiency (with minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 from high school)

Passes in 5 GCE O Level passes at A, B or C including Mathematics and English or International Baccalaureate (IB) or other international qualification deemed equivalent (subject to UCC approval) - Regional (Caribbean) Applicants Only

One electronic passport size photo

Copy of passport information page

Financial documentation demonstrating that the student can support him/herself during his/her stay in Jamaica (to be sent along with completed UCC Affidavit of Support Form)

Official Transcripts of all secondary school (and other universities) coursework and grades

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate English Language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

International

7500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 7500 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

National students - 10,000 J$ per credit

International students - 7,500 USD per year

US$4,000 (Caribbean Students; except Jamaicans)

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.