Wisconsin International University College

Wisconsin International University College, Ghana is one of the earliest established private universities in Ghana. It is located at Agbogba Junction near Kwabenya 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
ChancellorDr. Paul Kofi Fynn
Vice-ChancellorProf. Obeng Mireku
Location
Agbogba Junction
,
Accra
,
Ghana

5.6700961°N 0.1894283°W / 5.6700961; -0.1894283
CampusSuburban area
Websitewww.wiuc-ghana.edu.gh

History

In 1992, Wisconsin International University was established. The first campus was established in Tallinn, Estonia and was called: Concordia International University Estonia. In 1997, Wisconsin International University Ukraine was founded in Kyiv.

Campuses

There are currently three campuses:

  • Accra Campus at Agbogba, North Legon
  • Kanda (City Campus, Greater Accra Region)
  • Kumasi Campus at Feyiase - Atonsu - Lake Road

Organization

There are currently Five Schools and two faculties

Programs
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Certificate (Short Courses)

Undergraduate Program

Wisconsin Business School

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

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

Department of Nursing

  • BSc Nursing
  • BSc Midwifery
  • BSc Community Health Nursing

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

Faculty of Law
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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
  • 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 - Environmental Sustainability and Management

Certificate/Short Courses
  • 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

The University currently has the following libraries:

  • Main Campus Library
  • Faculty of Law Library
  • Nursing Library
  • Kumasi Campus Library
  • City Campus Library.[1]

Affiliations

Nationalities at Wisconsin

Currently the institution can boast of students of over 30 nationalities and speaking 20 languages from across Africa, Asia and America.[6]

See also

Notes
  1. "General Information". Official website. Wisconsin International University. 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
  2. "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. "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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