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Wisconsin International University College

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]

Wisconsin International University College
MottoPeace, Harmony, Freedom, Truth, Knowledge
TypePrivate
EstablishedJanuary 2000
ChairmanJustice Isaac Duose
ChancellorPaul Kofi Fynn
Vice-ChancellorProf. Obeng Mireku
Location
Agbogba Junction
,
Accra
,
Ghana

5°40′12″N 0°11′22″W / 5.6700961°N 0.1894283°W / 5.6700961; -0.1894283
CampusSuburban area
Websitewww.wiuc-ghana.edu.gh

History edit

In 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 edit

There are currently three campuses:

  • Accra Campus at Agbogba, North Legon
  • Kumasi Campus at Feyiase - Atonsu - Lake Road

Organization edit

There are currently Five schools and two faculties within the university.

Programs edit

  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Certificate (Short Courses)

Undergraduate program edit

Wisconsin Business School edit

Department 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 edit

Department 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 edit

Department 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 edit

Department 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 edit

The University currently has the following libraries:

  • Main Campus Library
  • Faculty of Law Library
  • Nursing Library
  • Kumasi Campus Library

Affiliations edit

Nationalities represented edit

Currently, the institution hosts students of over 30 nationalities and speaking 20 languages from across Africa, Asia and the U.S.[6]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ "General Information". Official website. Wisconsin International University. 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
  2. ^ a b c d "Wisconsin International University College, Ghana". National Accreditation Board. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
  3. ^ "Certificate – Wisconsin International University College – Ghana". Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  4. ^ "Wisconsin International University College – Ghana". Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  5. ^ a b c "Accreditation". Official website. Wisconsin International University College. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
  6. ^ "History – Wisconsin International University College – Ghana". Retrieved 2020-05-26.

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