University of St. Martin

from Golden Book of Sint Maarten 11th edition 2022

by media publishing international N.V.

St. Barths

“YOUR KEY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE”

The 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.

USM’s architecture is simple, blending into the niche on the entrance to Pond Island, Soualiga Boulevard; offering an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Its intimate and picturesque garden also offers a soothing tranquility, conducive to studying and learning.

Founded in 1989 on the principle that education could improve the quality of life for people on St. Martin and the region, USM continues to be steadfast in its commitment to the community and aims to work towards developing an educated nation whereby, every household will have a member with an Associate’s degree or higher. For over 25 years, USM, with its knowledgeable and qualified pool of instructors, has been offering students the opportunity to discover their potential and assist them in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Rooted in the tradition of the University, is its relationship with business, civic and community organizations. The University and corporate partners, gain strength from these partnerships and derive mutual benefits from the networks these relationships provide. The future of the University of

AT USM, IT’S ALL ABOUT BENEFITS!

• The benefit of being able to choose from a variety of accredited degree programs; • The benefit of quality academic and adult education; • The benefit of being at home, in the Caribbean with family and friends while pursuing an education; • The benefit of affordable tuition and small classes where personalized attention is the norm; • The benefit of having a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs in which to participate; • The benefit of transferring to several schools in the region, U.S., Europe or Canada if desired by student.

St. Martin continues to be shaped by its value, while catering to the needs and expectations of the students and the community. By providing students with focused instruction and personal attention, USM offers the virtues of a small college, with curricular richness and disposition of a large university.