Janet Silvera,Hospitality Jamaica Coordinator

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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT International (RDI) Jamaica has introduced a distance learning master's programme in hospitality management with the prestigious and world reknowned Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom.

The revolutionary course, which started earlier this month, offers interest-free financing to hospitality students and workers in the industry and is one of the first of its kind in the island.

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Alaine Reid, RDI's country director said Jamaicans enrolling in the course would not be required to travel to the U.K., but will now have an opportunity to earn this top British qualification while maintaining their contribution towards organisational development in Jamaica."

He said his company would provide on-going administrative support and counselling to ensure that students succeed. Upon completion students will receive the exact award that an on-campus student would receive in the U.K. Assessment is ongoing and students will be required to submit regular course work along with a final dissertation.

The next intake of students will commence in October 2006 and January and April 2007.

Mr. Reid has described Sheffield Hallam as one of Britain's most progressive and innovative universities, with more than 28,000 students, over 3,000 staff and a turnover exceeding 320 million.

"We work in close partnership with professional bodies and organisations in the hospitality sector to ensure our courses meet the needs of employers. Whatever your ambition, you will find studying with Sheffield Hallam a stimulating and memorable experience, and the foundation of a successful and rewarding career."