The School of Accounting and Management, now incorporated as SAM Caribbean Limited commenced operation in 1984 offering short training courses in Accountancy, Management and Marketing. SAM later expanded its training into professional programmes of Business Management, Hotel and Tourism Management, Accounting, Banking and Marketing. From its inception SAM identified a significant gap in the education system. Students wanting to pursue business degrees only had two options - attending a full time school abroad or a local university. SAM realized there was a need and became an innovator and leader in the provision of full time, evenings or Saturday programmes. At that time it was unthinkable that a private institution could offer a globally recognized British degree which could be completed in just three years through an evening only or a Saturday only time schedule. SAM became the first institution in Trinidad and Tobago to offer recognized Bachelor Degrees on a three time option basis. Working persons were able to pursue a fully recognized degree in just three years while retaining their jobs. Prior to SAM’s existence, it was impossible to obtain entry into degree programmes without full O’ Level certification and at least two A’ Levels. SAM’s founder Dr. Asaf Pirali, "knocked on many doors" of British universities seeking alternative entry requirements based on work experience. This gave persons who had not excelled at secondary school an opportunity to pursue Degree Programmes. SAM gradually increased its Bachelor and Master Degree programmes. We sought partners that offered the highest quality globally recognized education. Historically, we have maintained a policy of continuous improvement. We modify our programmes to ensure that they are relevant nationally, regionally and globally in keeping with the business environment.