Table 1: Grade Point System for Postgraduate programmes
| Percentage Scale | Grade | Grade Point | Student Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
90 - 100 |
A |
4.00 |
Mastery of topics, with high level of competence |
|
80 - 89 |
A- |
3.67 |
|
|
70 - 79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
Good mastery of topics, with significant level of competence |
|
60 - 69 |
B |
3.00 |
Some understanding of topics, with competency in some areas |
|
0 - 59 |
F |
0.00 |
Has not met any level of mastery or competency |
Table 2: Grade Point distribution regarding Classification of Award for Postgraduate
programmes
| Master’s Degree | |
|---|---|
|
G.P.A. |
Classification |
|
3.67 – 4.00 |
Distinction |
|
3.30 – 3.66 |
Merit |
|
3.00 – 3.29 |
Pass |
Excelsior Community College is a registered institution with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MoEYI) in Jamaica, and the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the local accreditation body.
Excelsior Community College obtained Candidacy for Institutional Accreditation in March 2019 from the UCJ. As such, our Masters’ Degree programmes curricula are developed in alignment with the UCJ’s and recognized industries occupational standards. Additionally, our programmes are aligned to the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica (NQF-J) and certifications are to be offered by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ).