The Westmoreland Campus of Montego Bay Community College is situated in Frome, Westmoreland. The campus offers a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Establishing the campus, was pivotal in extending access to education to students in rural Westmoreland, who often find the journey to the Montego Bay Campus lengthy. The campus also offers several academic programs designed to foster personal and professional growth. Students benefit from dedicated faculty, and a curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Emphasizing community engagement and holistic development, the Westmoreland Campus plays a crucial role in providing opportunities for higher learning and career advancement.
1st & 2nd year of 4-Yr CCCJ Degree Programme
Programme Outcomes: Graduates will be prepared for entry-level professional positions in management and other business related employment opportunities in the areas of accountancy, actuary, advertising, banking, economics, event management, entrepreneurship (small business), finance and administration, hospitality, HR management, marketing, public relations, purchasing and procurement, retailing and distribution, transport and logistics and travel and tourism.
Entry Requirements: 5 CSEC/CXC subjects Gen. I, II, III or GCE O’ Level– A, B, C, in English Language and Mathematics and 3 other approved subjects. (Students without CXC of GCE Math are required to sit the Foundation Concepts in Mathematics I, II & III at an additional cost). Accounts which is an asset to this programme. Applicants with a lower than a Grade 1 or A in English Language will be required to sit the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Alternate forms of matriculation:
Courses include: Fundamentals of Accounting, Financial Accounting I, Cost Accounting, Communication I & II, Introduction to Psychology I, Fundamentals of Information Technology, Principles of Microeconomics, Business Law, Caribbean Studies, Introduction. to Management, Foreign Language I, Small Business Management, Business Ethics, Principles of Marketing, Oral Communication, Pre-Calculus, Business Calculus, Business Statistics, Computerized Accounting, Introduction to Human Resource Management and Elective.
Campus & Mode: Full-time and Part-time
Students are required to complete 240 hours of Work Experience
1st & 2nd year of 4-Yr CCCJ programme
Programme Outcomes: Graduates should be able to gain employment in the hospitality industry at an entry level or as a
management trainee. Areas for employment opportunities include hotel/restaurant management trainee, front desk supervisor, food service supervisor, food production assistant, dietary manager, and shift supervisor, assistant manager
in hotel/motel/restaurant/institutional operations.
Entry Requirements: 5 CSEC/CXC subjects Gen. I, II, III or GCE O’ Level– A, B, C, including English Language , Mathematics and 3 other approved subjects. (Students without CXC or GCE Math are required to sit the Foundation Concepts in Mathematics I & II at an additional cost). Applicants with a lower than a Grade 1 or A in English Language will be required to sit the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Alternate forms of matriculation:
N.B. Students must have a valid Food Handler’s Permit as part of the eligibility requirement for entry into the programme.
Year One Courses: Introduction to Management, Communication I & II, Fundamentals of Information Technology, Introduction to Hospitality, Fundamentals of Food Preparation, Sanitation, Hygiene & Safety, Fundamentals of Baking, Principles of Marketing, Applied Math for the Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, (Summer: Team Jamaica and First Aid/CPR training).
General Courses (Year 2): Fundamentals of Accounting, Oral Communication, Hospitality Law I, Food Beverage and Labour Cost Control, Small Business Management, Business Ethics, Foreign Language I and Elective.
Areas of Specialization (Year 2):
1) Travel & Tourism: Caribbean Tourism, Sustainable Tourism I, Tourism Planning & Policies, Tour Management.
(2) Food & Beverage Management: Advanced Baking & Cake Decorating, Menu Planning, Quantity Food Production & Dining Room Service, Bar Operations.
(3) Accommodation: Housekeeping Operations, Front Office Operations, Meeting and Events Management, Introduction to Plant Engineering and Maintenance
Campus & Mode: Full-time and Part-time
Students are required to complete 240 hours of Work Experience
1st & 2nd year of 4-Yr CCCJ Degree Programme
Programme Outcomes: The development, systems design, and programming skills garnered will enable graduates to function effectively in a variety of entry-level positions; or to matriculate into the bachelor’s degree programme.
Entry Requirements: 5 CSEC/CXC subjects, Gen. I, II, III or GCE O’ Level A, B, or C, including English Language, and Mathematics. Applicants with a lower than a Grade 1 or A in English Language will be required to sit the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).
Courses include: Introduction to Programming, Computer Programming I (C#OOP&DB), Introduction to Management, Business Law, Introduction to Management, Information Systems, Introduction to Psychology I,
Networking and Communication Technology, Introduction to Computer Security, Web Development I—(HTML, JAVA Script & CSS3), Web Development II— ASP.Net, Introduction to Mobile App Development using HTML/JS/CSS3, Business Systems: Analysis, Design and Development, Communication I & II, Fundamentals of Accounting, Discrete Mathematics and Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Database Management, Oral Communication, Small Business Management, Fundamentals of Information Technology and Elective.
Campus & Mode: Full-time and Part-time
Students are required to complete 240 hours of Work Experience
2-Yr CCCJ Programme
Programme Outcomes:
Entry Requirements: 5 CSEC/CXC subjects Gen. I, II, III or GCE O’ Level– A, B, C, in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other approved subjects. (Students without CXC or GCE Math are required to sit the Foundation Concepts in Mathematics I & II at an additional cost). Applicants with a lower than a Grade 1 or A in English Language will be required to sit the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Alternate forms of matriculation:
Courses Include: Ethics for Social Work, Communication I & II, Introduction to Social Work, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Human Behaviour & Development, Introduction to Counselling & Communication Techniques, Social Work Practice & Principles I & II, Law for Social Workers, Statistics for Social Work, Oral Communication, Fundamentals of Social Research, Social Welfare and Policy, Introduction Disability Studies, Foreign Language I, Practicum I & II, Fundamentals of Information Technology, Entrepreneurship Seminar and Elective.
Campus & Mode: Full-time and Part-time
Students are required to complete 330 hours of Practicum
2-Yr CCCJ Programme
Programme Outcomes:
Entry Requirements: 5 CSEC/CXC subjects Gen. I, II, III or GCE O’ Level– A, B, C, in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other approved subjects. (Students without CXC or GCE Math are required to sit the Foundation Concepts in Mathematics I & II at an additional cost). Applicants with a lower than a Grade 1 or A in English Language will be required to sit the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Alternate forms of matriculation:
Courses Include: Ethics for Social Work, Communication I & II, Introduction to Social Work, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Human Behaviour & Development, Introduction to Counselling & Communication Techniques, Social Work Practice & Principles I & II, Law for Social Workers, Statistics for Social Work, Oral Communication, Fundamentals of Social Research, Social Welfare and Policy, Introduction Disability Studies, Foreign Language I, Practicum I & II, Fundamentals of Information Technology, Entrepreneurship Seminar and Elective.
Campus & Mode: Full-time and Part-time
Students are required to complete 330 hours of Practicum
3rd & 4th year of 4-Yr CCCJ programme
Programme Outcomes: Career opportunities for successful graduates include food & beverage manager, restaurant manager, food service manager, hotel/resort manager, entertainment coordinator, entrepreneur, tour manager, entertainment manager, recreation supervisor, event planner, public relation specialist, catering manager, consultant, banquet manager, cost controller, front office manager, housekeeping manager, executive housekeeper and rooms division manager.
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Associate Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or other relevant Associate Degrees issued by the CCCJ. Consideration will be given to candidates with Associate degrees from other accredited institutions subject to the evaluation of the CCCJ. Mature status as determined by the CCCJ.
N.B. Students must have a valid Food Handler’s Permit as part of the eligibility requirement for entry into the programme.
General Courses: Administrative Communication, Research Methods, Public Relations for the Performer, Strategic Management, Hospitality Management Accounting, Human Resource Management, Managing Service Organizations, Financial Management I, Caribbean Economic Development, Hospitality Seminar/Research Project, Sustainable Tourism Development II, Professionalism and Ethics, Tourism & Hospitality Marketing, Computer Information Systems for the Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Law II and Elective
Areas of Specialization
(1) Tourism Management: Sociology of Leisure, Cross Cultural Concepts in Tourism, Intellectual Property Rights Management, Artist Management, Tourism Planning & Policies II, Transportation Systems Management, Development of Sites & Attractions, Tourism Product Development, Tourism and Entertainment Management Seminar, and Special Events Management.
(2) Hospitality Management: Wine Appreciation, Restaurant Management, Banquet and Buffet Management, International Cuisine, Meetings and Convention Management, Housekeeping Operations and Management, Meat and Seafood Management, Front Office Operations and Management, Managing Guest Services, .
Campus & Mode: Full-time and Part-time
Students are required to complete 240 hours of Work Experience
3rd & 4th year of 4-Yr CCCJ Bachelors Degree Programme
Programme Outcomes: Depending on the area of specialization, graduates are prepared for a wide variety of challenging and rewarding positions in such fields as accountancy, actuary and business; banking, investments, corporate financial management, insurance, real estate, financial planning, economic research and market analysis; personal selling, retailing, advertising, product development, manufacturing, social media, distribution and market research; and manufacturing, public utilities, and transportation, merchandising and banking, as well as government and non-profit entities.
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Associate Degree in Business Studies or other relevant Associate Degrees issued by the CCCJ. Consideration will be given to candidates with Associate degrees from other accredited institutions subject to the evaluation of the CCCJ. Mature status as determined by the CCCJ.
General Courses: Administrative Communication, Macro Economics, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, Operations Research, Research Methodology, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Behaviour, Company Law, Introduction to Political Environment, Management Accounting, Caribbean Economic Development.
Areas of Specialization:
1) Accounting: Financial Management I & II, Financial Accounting II, Taxation I & II, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Management Information System, Accounting/ Finance and Management Seminar and Advanced Financial Accounting and Auditing.
2) Finance & Management: Financial Reporting & Analysis, Financial Market Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management & Insurance, Financial Management I & II, Investment Management, Financial Accounting II, Accounting/Finance and Management Seminar and Supply Chain Management.
3) Marketing: Promotions Management, Marketing Seminar, Sales Management & Practice, Marketing Strategies, Applied Market Research, International Marketing, Services Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Distribution & Retail Management, Digital Marketing and Strategic Marketing Management.
4) Human Resource Management: Global Issues in Human Resources, Dynamics of Leadership, Caribbean Industrial Relations, Organization Conflict & Negotiation, Performance Management, Industrial Relations, International Business Management, Training and Human Resource Development, Compensation Management and HR Practicum.
Campus & Mode: Full-time and Part-time
Students are required to complete 240 hours of Work Experience