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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

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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

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There are currently three campuses:

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

Organization

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

Programs

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Undergraduate program

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Wisconsin Business School

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Department of General Business Studies

  • BA Business Studies, General Business

Department of Management Studies

Department of Accounting, Finance and Banking

  • BA Business Studies, Banking and Finance
  • BA Business Studies, Accounting
  • BSc. Accounting

School of Computing Technology

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Department of Business Computing

Department of Information Technology

School of Nursing

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Department of Nursing

School of Communication

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  • BA Communication Studies - Specializations in Journalism (Broadcast, Print and Online)
  • BA Music

Faculty of Law

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  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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The University currently has the following libraries:

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

Affiliations

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Nationalities represented

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

See also

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Notes

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  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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