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Wisconsin International University College, Ghana is a private university in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was established in January 2000[1] and is accredited by the National Accreditation Board as a university college and affiliated to the University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University for Development Studies.[2]
Motto | Peace, Harmony, Freedom, Truth, Knowledge |
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Type | Private |
Established | January 2000 |
Chairman | Justice Isaac Duose |
Chancellor | Paul Kofi Fynn |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Obeng Mireku |
Location | Agbogba Junction , , 5°40′12″N 0°11′22″W / 5.6700961°N 0.1894283°W |
Campus | Suburban area |
Website | www.wiuc-ghana.edu.gh |
History
editIn 1992, Wisconsin International University was established. The first campus was established in Tallinn, Estonia as Concordia International University Estonia. In 1997, Wisconsin International University Ukraine was founded in Kyiv.
Campuses
editThere are currently three campuses:
- Accra Campus at Agbogba, North Legon
- Kumasi Campus at Feyiase - Atonsu - Lake Road
Organization
editThere are currently Five schools and two faculties within the university.
Programs
edit- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Certificate (Short Courses)
Undergraduate program
editWisconsin Business School
editDepartment of General Business Studies
- BA Business Studies, General Business
Department of Management Studies
- BA Business Studies, Human Resource Management
- BA Business Studies, Marketing
Department of Accounting, Finance and Banking
- BA Business Studies, Banking and Finance
- BA Business Studies, Accounting
- BSc. Accounting
School of Computing Technology
editDepartment of Business Computing
- BA Computer Science and Management
- BSc. Management and Computer Studies
Department of Information Technology
- BSc. Information Technology
- Diploma - Information Technology
School of Nursing
editDepartment of Nursing
- BSc Nursing
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Public Health Nursing
School of Communication
edit- BA Communication Studies - Specializations in Journalism (Broadcast, Print and Online)
- BA Music
Faculty of Law
edit- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
editDepartment of Language, Arts and Communication Studies
Department of Social Sciences
- BA Development and Environmental Studies
- BSc. Economics
Postgraduate program: School of Research and Graduate Studies
edit- MA Adult Education - Options in Rural and Community Development/Human Resource Development
- MBA - Options in Finance/ Project Management/ Human Resource Management/ Marketing/ Accounting/ Management Information Systems
- MSc in Environmental Sustainability and Management
- MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MSc International Relations
Certificate/short courses
edit- Professional Diploma in Functional and Advanced Investigations
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- Executive Certificate in Security Management, Forensics and Investigative Management
- Advanced Executive Certificate in Security Management, Forensics and Investigative Management
- Certificate in Music
- Certificate in Sign Language
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Certificate in Christian Formation Leadership.[3]
Library
editThe University currently has the following libraries:
- Main Campus Library
- Faculty of Law Library
- Nursing Library
- Kumasi Campus Library
Affiliations
editNationalities represented
editCurrently, the institution hosts students of over 30 nationalities and speaking 20 languages from across Africa, Asia and the U.S.[6]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ "General Information". Official website. Wisconsin International University. 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
- ^ a b c d "Wisconsin International University College, Ghana". National Accreditation Board. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
- ^ "Certificate – Wisconsin International University College – Ghana". Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ "Wisconsin International University College – Ghana". Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ a b c "Accreditation". Official website. Wisconsin International University College. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
- ^ "History – Wisconsin International University College – Ghana". Retrieved 2020-05-26.
External links
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