UWI School of Business and Applied Studies

What UWI School of Business and Applied Studies does

UWI School of Business and Applied Studies Limited (UWI-ROYTEC) is a private tertiary-level institution headquartered in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Founded in 1987 by RBTT Bank to prepare graduates for banking and financial services roles, it was transferred to The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine in 2006 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The institution delivers applied education across certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree levels in four primary verticals: Business Management (including specialised diplomas in marketing, human resources, project management, credit union management, and real estate), Information Technology (Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management), Teacher Education (Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education and Bachelor of Education), and Real Estate (sales, valuation, property management, and brokerage). It also operates a Corporate Training division offering short courses such as AML/CTF, supervisory skills, customer service, and a 'Business Writing with AI' module, with course fees ranging from TT$500 to TT$2,500.

The institution delivers instruction through two physical campuses: a North Campus in Port-of-Spain spanning four floors with multimedia classrooms, computer labs, a library, and corporate training rooms, and a South Campus in San Fernando located within the Naparima College compound, soon to be relocated to a newly constructed UWI Debe Campus. Academic delivery runs on an off-the-shelf technology stack including Canvas LMS, MS Teams, M365 Webmail, the Banner Student Administration System, Desire2Learn, and BlueQuill. Internal operations are consolidated through the STAR Portal, an internal services gateway that integrates LMS, email, student records, and intranet access for staff and faculty. A Student Resource Centre provides student-facing resources and career services, while faculty and students can access a remote library catalogue through the LAIBAI catalogue system.

The business model is tuition-funded, generating revenue primarily through academic programme fees, supplemented by a non-refundable TT$120 application fee per applicant. Many programmes are approved under the Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme, tying a meaningful share of revenue to Trinidad and Tobago government education policy. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website applications, the online portal, and on-campus admissions, with corporate clients engaged through dedicated partnerships with organisations such as ActionINVIST Caribbean, ACPTT, ISACA Trinidad and Tobago, Dolly and Associates, and the Growing Together Small Business Programme. Marketing channels include the official website, Facebook (UWI-ROYTEC Student Life and Alumni Association), YouTube (ROYTEC Alumni Association), email marketing, and direct corporate outreach. The institution holds Institutional Accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT), originally awarded in 2017 for seven years and extended through August 7, 2025 due to COVID-19 impacts.

Name

UWI School of Business and Applied Studies

Legal name

UWI School of Business and Applied Studies Limited

Website

https://roytec.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UWI School of Business and Applied Studies (UWI-ROYTEC) is a private tertiary institution in Trinidad and Tobago, wholly owned by The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. It offers certificates through master's degrees in business, IT, teacher education, and real estate, alongside corporate training programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tertiary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Tertiary education services
• Business management degrees
• Corporate training programs
• Information technology education
• Teacher education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Port-of-Spain

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Programme Tuition: Tuition fees for certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's, and master's programmes. GATE (Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses) funding available for eligible programmes.
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $120.00 TTD charged to applicants for programme admission
3. Corporate Training Programmes: Fee-based professional development and corporate training programmes offered to organisations and individuals. Programmes range from TT$500 to TT$2,500 per course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UWI-ROYTEC is a private tertiary-level educational institution that delivers academic programmes spanning certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree levels in business management, information systems management, teacher education, and real estate, alongside fee-based corporate training programmes for organisations and individuals. The institution operates two physical campuses in Trinidad (Port-of-Spain and San Fernando) and delivers selected programmes fully online, including the Master of Science in Business Psychology offered with Franklin University.

Product overview

UWI School of Business and Applied Studies (UWI-ROYTEC) is a private tertiary-level institution and wholly owned subsidiary of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. It operates as an educational services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes spanning certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree levels. The academic portfolio includes programmes in Business Management (ADM, BDM, various management diplomas), Information Technology (ADISM, BISM), Teacher Education (ECCE, B.Ed.), and Real Estate (principles, valuation, property management, brokerage). Additionally, the institution provides corporate training programmes through its Corporate Training division, including professional certifications in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering, supervisory skills, digital risk management, and business writing with AI integration. The institution also operates the STAR Portal as an internal services gateway for staff and faculty. All programmes are quality assured through the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) with institutional accreditation valid until August 7, 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate in Social Sciences (CSS) A certificate programme providing foundational knowledge in social sciences disciplines for students transitioning from secondary education.
• Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management A one-year programme recognised by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT), preparing candidates for roles as Account Executives, Team Leaders, Assistants and Representatives in marketing and sales. Graduates can carry forward nine academic credits toward the Associate of Science Degree in Management (ADM).
• Diploma in Management for Administrative Professionals A one-year programme equipping administrative assistants, secretaries and executive support staff with skills for new roles and expanded responsibilities. Allows transfer of twelve academic credits toward ADM leading to BDM.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management A diploma covering recruitment, training, compensation, employee relations, employee health and safety, performance management, conflict resolution, training and development, motivation, and dealing with organized labour.
• Diploma in General Management Prepares managers and supervisors to become effective decision makers and leaders, exploring managing workplace conflict, human behavioural approaches, strategic decision making, organisational change, project management, strategic management, and financial analysis.
• Associate of Science Degree in Management (ADM) An associate degree programme providing foundational management education, serving as a pathway to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management (BDM).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management (BDM) A bachelor's degree programme providing comprehensive business management education, available in both full-time and part-time modes at the North Campus.
• Master of Science Degree in Business Psychology (MSBP) A postgraduate programme offered in partnership with Franklin University. Delivered fully online for part-time students, with applications submitted through Franklin University's application portal.
• Associate of Science Degree in Information Systems Management (ADISM) An associate degree programme in information systems management, available in both full-time and part-time modes.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Systems Management (BISM) A bachelor's degree programme in information systems management, available part-time at the North Campus.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) A certificate programme in early childhood care and education, available part-time at the North Campus.
• Bachelor of Education Degree for Primary School Teachers (B.Ed.) A bachelor's degree programme for primary school teachers, available part-time at the North Campus.
• Principles of Real Estate Sales A foundational programme in real estate sales principles, offered fully online at the South Campus.
• Introduction to Real Estate Valuation A programme introducing real estate valuation concepts and methodologies.
• Principles of Property Management A programme covering fundamental principles of property management.
• Diploma in Real Estate Brokerage A diploma programme in real estate brokerage operations and management.
• Diploma in Project Management A diploma programme covering project management methodologies and practices.
• Diploma in Public Relations A diploma programme focusing on public relations principles and practices.
• Diploma in Credit Union Management A specialised diploma in credit union management operations.
• Corporate Training Programmes Professional development and corporate training programmes for organisations and individuals, including The L.E.A.D. SME Training Suite, Small Business Series, Soft Skills Pro, Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing courses, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, Business Writing with AI, Digital Risk & Resilience Management, and Empowering Caregivers. Prices range from TT$500 to TT$2,500 per course.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Franklin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin University is a partner institution for the Master of Science Degree in Business Psychology (MSBP) programme. Applications for the MSBP are submitted through Franklin University's application portal.
• University of New Brunswick (UNB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNB is a partner institution providing academic exchange and programme support. UNB holds recognition from ACTT as a foreign awarding institution and remains compliant with all reporting requirements for programmes offered in Trinidad and Tobago.
• ACPTT (Association of Caribbean Teachers and Trainers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACPTT members receive discounted rates on Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing training programmes ($1,650 vs $1,950 non-member rate).
• The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. AugustineflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWI-ROYTEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of UWI St. Augustine. The relationship provides academic governance through UWI's internal academic boards and committees, and access to UWI facilities including the Sports Education and Recreational Centre (UWI SPEC).
• National Lotteries Control BoardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Exceptional Teaching Awards event as platinum sponsor, providing support for recognising excellence in teaching at UWI-ROYTEC.
• Sagicor Life Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the Exceptional Teaching Awards event, supporting recognition of exceptional teaching at UWI-ROYTEC.
• Dolly and Associates LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides the Student Assistance Programme (SAP) counselling and therapy services for all registered students, offering confidential support for psycho-social and behavioural challenges.
• ISACA Trinidad & Tobago ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local ISACA chapter for the UWI-ROYTEC ISACA Student Group, providing networking opportunities, professional events, and mentoring for students in IT audit, cybersecurity, and governance disciplines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business: Arthur Lok Jack is a Trinidad-based business school offering undergraduate business degrees, executive MBAs, and corporate training. It directly competes with UWI-ROYTEC's BDM and MSBP programmes and corporate training clients in the T&T business-education market.
• University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT): UTT is Trinidad and Tobago's national state university offering associate, bachelor's, and master's programmes across business, IT, engineering, and education. It is the most direct competitor for the same pool of T&T tertiary students that UWI-ROYTEC targets, with overlapping applied-learning and workforce-oriented positioning.
• College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT): COSTAATT is a public tertiary institution offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in business, technology, and applied arts across multiple T&T campuses. It competes head-to-head with UWI-ROYTEC for the same certificate, diploma, and associate-degree student segments in Trinidad.
• Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies: Cipriani College is a T&T tertiary institution offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees in business, labour studies, and co-operative management. It overlaps with UWI-ROYTEC's management diplomas and corporate training portfolio, serving a similar working-professional student base.
• University of the Southern Caribbean (USC): USC is a private tertiary institution in Trinidad offering associate, bachelor's, and master's programmes in business, education, and theology. It competes with UWI-ROYTEC for private tertiary students, particularly in teacher education and business programmes.
• Caribbean Nazarene College (CNC) / Caribbean Union College: Caribbean Nazarene College is a private tertiary institution in Trinidad offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees in education, business, and theology. It is comparable to UWI-ROYTEC as a small private provider competing in the T&T tertiary market for similar student segments.

Regional players

• University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech Jamaica): UTech Jamaica is a Caribbean regional peer offering associate, bachelor's, and master's programmes in business, engineering, and IT, plus corporate training. It provides a useful Caribbean tertiary peer benchmark for portfolio breadth, accreditation posture, and corporate training extension.

Broad incumbents

• The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI St. Augustine): UWI St. Augustine is the parent institution and the dominant regional public university offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across business, IT, education, and the sciences. It is both ROYTEC's parent and its largest competitive incumbent in the same Trinidad geography.
• University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWI OC): UWI Open Campus is the distance and continuing education arm of the UWI system, delivering online and blended tertiary programmes across the Caribbean. It competes with UWI-ROYTEC's online MSBP and Real Estate programmes for part-time and geographically dispersed learners.

Emerging players

• National Training Agency of Trinidad and Tobago: The NTA is a state agency delivering vocational, technical, and corporate training across Trinidad. It overlaps with UWI-ROYTEC's corporate training and L.E.A.D. SME Training Suite offerings, particularly for workforce development and government-funded training initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ROYTECofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/roytecedu
• Xx.com/ROYTECedu

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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