Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas & Associate Degrees
A.Sc. in Administrative Professional Office Management
The Associate Degree in Administrative Professional Office Management (ASc APOM) is designed to provide a cadre of trained administrative professionals at the junior and middle administrative levels across the Caribbean. Graduates will hold qualifications which are immediately marketable in the workplace. In addition the ASc provides for entry to further academic study with eligibility for credit exemptions in some courses. Students pursue a mix of courses designed to provide them with general knowledge and skills, a foundation in management principles and functional skills in administrative and office management. Details...A.Sc. in Business Management
The Associate Degree in Business Management (ASc BUMA) is designed to upgrade the knowledge base and skills level of persons pursuing careers in business and management. In addition the ASc provides for entry to further academic study with eligibility for credit exemptions in some courses. Students pursue a mix of courses designed to provide them with a foundation in management principles and functional skills. Details...A.Sc. in Paralegal Studies
The demand for capable paralegals is growing rapidly in the Caribbean and the wider world. They are required to perform many tasks formerly carried out by lawyers as well as to carry out the office procedures necessary for the efficient running of law offices. The Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies (ASc PALS) prepares persons for this role and also provides a foundation in law for entry to further academic study in law. The programme provides an overall understanding of the Commonwealth Caribbean legal system. The delivery of each course ensures that it is relevant to the country in which it is offered to give the student a working knowledge of that jurisdiction while providing breadth to enable them to move to another jurisdiction and function effectively. The programme instruction will be practice-oriented to ensure that paralegals have a good functional grasp of paralegal practices. Details...A.Sc. in Public Sector Management
The Associate Degree in Public Sector Management (ASc PSMA) is designed to offer management education and training specifically geared to the operations and challenges of public sector entities. Courses address the fundamentals of public sector management to enable participants to learn the basic principles and best practices of public sector management as well as adding breadth through the general management courses and the electives. In addition the ASc provides for entry to further academic study with eligibility for credit exemptions in some courses. Details...Certificate in Business Administration (CBA)
The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) have been discontinued with effect from 2004/2005.Persons previously registered in these programmes are permitted to continue. A new programme, the Associate degree, is being introduced through your local centre. Your Site Coordinator/Resident Tutor should be contacted for information on this programme.
Certificate in Public Administration (CPA)
The Certificate in Public Administration (CPA) have been discontinued with effect from 2004/2005.Persons previously registered in these programmes are permitted to continue. A new programme, the Associate degree, is being introduced through your local centre. Your Site Coordinator/Resident Tutor should be contacted for information on this programme.
