UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARTIN
“YOUR KEY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE”
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he University of St. Martin (USM) is one of the main higher education providers on St. Maarten offering a variety of Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and non-degree programs. USM, with its motto “Your Key to a Brighter Future,” enrolls over 300 full-time and part-time students in the degree programs and over 150 in the non-degree programs.
The University offers enrichment courses such as the GED (General Education Development), the Pre-USM (a preparatory program which prepares students for academic programs, with a number of skills courses and completed with GED exams), ESL (English as a Second Language) and Dutch Naturalization. The University continues to offer accredited programs such as an Associate of Arts Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management via the UK (BTEC) accreditation and an Associate of Arts Degree in General Liberal Arts, in a culturally diverse environment. USM prides itself in having over 800 alumni, many of whom continue to excel as accountants, managers, teachers, business owners, government administrators and other professionals. The business arm of USM, “The School of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning” (SCELL), provides a winning mix of workshops and courses, geared toward improving professionals in the business community at large. Among collaborations with institutions of higher learning on a global level, The University of St. Martin is collaborating on a regional level with the University of the Virgin Islands under the moniker (UVI@USM) whereby, persons can earn NCATE accredited Bachelor and Master degrees in Business and Education. USM’s campus is centrally located in Philipsburg and is within walking distance from businesses and government offices, banks, stores, supermarkets and restaurants. The Golden Book of Sint Maarten 11
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