About Us
“Shaping minds and transforming lives through active learning and stimulating the exchange of ideas, argumentation and cooperative problem solving that lay the ground work for continuous learning.”
The DMS Philosophy
Head's Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Management Studies (DMS) at the St. Augustine Campus!
In the DMS, we are dedicated to excellence in management education and research, with a strong focus on preparing our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Our goal is to develop well-rounded graduates who not only understand the global, regional, and local business landscapes but who are also equipped with the skills, creativity, and confidence to make a meaningful impact. We achieve this through a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the guidance of an experienced and committed team of academics, and an environment that supports both intellectual and personal growth. We are passionate about shaping minds, transforming lives, and working alongside you as you pursue your goals.
On behalf of the Department, I extend a warm welcome to the DMS family—we are excited to begin this journey with you!
Dr. Leslie-Ann Jordan, Head of Department
Our History
The Department of Management Studies was launched in 1966, as a pilot project by Fulbright Hays. At that time, it was a unit within the Division of Social Sciences (now called the Faculty of Social Sciences) which was led by Sir Alistair McIntyre. Sir McIntyre later went on to become Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (1988-1998).
The Unit was departmentalized in 1967 and first offered a B.Sc. in Industrial Management and a Certificate in Management Studies. The Department now offers nine (9) undergraduate degree options, as well as, three (3) Master of Science degree programmes.
Mission & Vision
VISION
The Department of Management Studies (The University of the West Indies) aims at becoming a first-rate, globally-recognized school of business in the Caribbean region with a sharp focus on excellence in teaching and research that caters to real business needs and stimulates interactive thinking, and thereby makes substantive contributions to the growing literature. The Department shall continuously strive to meet the demands of its stakeholders: students, parents, members of the university and business community, and shall aspire to gain and maintain full accreditation from AACSB-International.
MISSION
The mission of the Department of Management Studies is to create and sustain a dynamic academic environment in which learning and achievement go hand in hand in meeting the needs of the University and of the society within which it operates. Towards this end, the Department shall:
- Foster excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, responsively addressing global, regional, and local issues.
- Provide solid foundation to students, and offer comprehensive, practical and useful curricula that will equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to confidently move on to the next phases of life, whether in the competitive fields of business and commerce, or in intellectually-challenging realm of higher studies and research.
- Produce qualified and competent graduates who are endowed with high performance and ethical standards, and adequately prepared to fulfill their roles in the professional workforce.
- Promote faculty development to maintain a top-quality crop of educators, and invest in executive development programs.
- Encourage the improvement of community service via consulting assignments that allow the Department/University to interact with its environment and realize its social responsibility.
