 ug s idce introduces new programmes ug s idce introduces new programmes andydindial mon 5102021 1403 photo caption   idce director dr jacqueline murray   ug s idce introduces new programmes bsc computing information technology and business diploma in crime and criminology preuniversity english reading skills preuniversity english writing skills small business management and business plan preparation and writing for academic year 202122 applications now open  georgetown guyana decc the university of guyana ug s idce introduces new programmes  bsc computing information technology and business diploma in crime and criminology preuniversity english reading skills preuniversity english writing skills small business management and business plan preparation and writing  may 10 2021   the university of guyana s institute of distance and continuing education idce has introduced six new programmes for the new academic year 202122 these include bsc computing information technology and business diploma in crime and criminology preuniversity english reading skills preuniversity english writing skills small business management and business plan preparation and writing this suite adds to the 10 new programmes being offered by the university this academic year which respond to the growing need for quality affordable and relevant programmes in guyana and the caribbean the idce is the extramural arm of the university of guyana and is leading the way with fulfilling the university s forwardthinking blueprint 2040 of ensuring one graduate per guyanese household by 2040 the idce is committed to providing equal access to quality education to individuals and groups irrespective of geographical location the bsc computing information technology and business will produce graduates with broad based computing information technology and businessrelated it skills graduates of the degree can establish their own businesses or pursue careers in the private and public sectors in occupations such as data base administrators web designers it consultants web marketers managers and it managers the diploma in crime and criminology is designed for persons in the fields of law enforcement paralegal deeds registry journalism and social services to enable them to function in their respective positions it is designed to equip participants with the professional competencies in the context of the local regional and global changes in demand for these professionals the preuniversity english reading skills is a selfstudy online course intended for students who require english language qualifications that meet the standard for entry level into higher education studies and who wish to increase their confidence in the use of english for academic purposes a major goal of this course is to help students develop the skills necessary to read fluently comprehend and critically evaluate information presented in both audio and written texts the course is presented in both print and digital workbook formats similarly the preuniversity english writing skills is a selfstudy online course intended for students who require english language qualifications that meet the standard for entry level into higher education studies and who wish to increase their confidence in the use of english for academic purposes a major goal of this course is to help students build confidence and develop proficiency in writing grammar and vocabulary use as well as to address writing challenges that are related to understanding specific types of written texts the course is presented in both print and digital workbook formats the small business management course is designed for entrepreneurs and persons desirous of acquiring the skills to manage a small business a theoretical and practical approach is used to impart the knowledge necessary for participants to effectively manage a small business and the business plan preparation and writing course is designed for small business owners persons planning to start a new venture and administrators and managers who require the skill to write business plans idce director dr jacqueline murray said at the institute of distance and continuing education we do not just train persons as an end we ensure that any training which is provided meets the personal and professional development needs of individuals and groups and imbues them the skills and competencies to execute their respective mandates she added engaging our stakeholders purposefully ensures that the programmes and courses which we develop and deliver are underpinned by their expressed and implied needs as a matter of fact the new programmes and courses are a fusion of needs theory and practice and will undoubtedly ensure that participants leave with abilities which are of tremendous value to all since its establishment on january 2 1976 the institute has delivered a menu of continuing education and personal and professional development programmes across the country the idce has branches in georgetown anna regina new amsterdam linden and bartica the institute caters for a wide crosssection of persons ranging from age 16 and above the unemployed including out of school youths are also given a chance to upgrade academically or technically with the aim of creating jobs for themselves making themselves job ready or being able to pursue higher education for a full listing of entry requirements programmes and courses being offered by idce please visit  https idceuogedugy   interested persons can also contact the following idce centres for more information anna regina 7714386 7715222 6230359 6451133 georgetown 2251488 2270407 2237491 6427009 new amsterdam 3333278 6427007 linden 4446580 6884662 bartica 6617072 ug s idce introduces new programmes  