Overview


The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) is at a crucial point in its history where it aims to contribute to national growth and development by soliciting answers to some of the societal problems facing our nation, through graduate studies and applied research.

In April 2007 the University established the ‘virtual’ School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE), to replace the Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS). The SGSRE is committed to ensuring that graduate programmes are of an excellent standard. In addition, SGSRE is poised to provide support in research, publication, and is one of the University’s income-generating centres.
 

PURPOSE STATEMENT


The School of Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship leads and manages the development and delivery of graduate programmes in line with international standards and best practices. Directed by the research mandate of the University, the School guides and supports research activities, with a particular focus on inter-disciplinary and applied research relevant to economic and social problems/needs. As an income-generating centre of the University, the School guides and supports entrepreneurial activity primarily through the delivery of consultancy services and the creation of research & development innovations. The School provides guidance and supervision for the academic publications of the University.

The School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship acts as a facilitator to the wider University Community in several areas, such as:
  • Advising on research proposals, design and implementation of research projects
  • Assist in identifying external funding to support research
  • Assist in obtaining scholarships and grants
  • Maintaining a database of External Examiners
  • Identifying and Appointing Supervisors
  • Master of Philosophy and Doctoral candidates
  • Maintaining database of External Research Sponsors
  • Allocating seed grants for academic staff
  • Coordinating workshops/seminars for research development