Wisconsin International University College Explained

Wisconsin International University College
Motto:	Peace, Harmony, Freedom, Truth, Knowledge
Established:	January 2000
Chairman:	Justice Isaac Duose
Chancellor:	Paul Kofi Fynn
Vice Chancellor:	Prof. Obeng Mireku
City:	Agbogba Junction
State:	Accra
Country:	Ghana
Website:	www.wiuc-ghana.edu.gh

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]

History

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

There are currently three campuses:

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

Organization

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

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 Public Health Nursing

School of Communication

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

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 in Environmental Sustainability and Management
• MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• MSc International Relations

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

Affiliations

• Wisconsin International University Homepage^[4]
• University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast^{[2] [5]}
• University of Ghana^{[2] [5]}
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology^{[2] [5]}
• University for Development Studies

Nationalities represented

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

See also

• List of universities in Ghana

External links

• National Accreditation Board
• Wisconsin International University College

Notes and References

1. Web site: General Information . 2007-03-14 . 2006 . Official website . Wisconsin International University.
2. Web site: National Accreditation Board. Wisconsin International University College, Ghana. 2010-10-10.
3. Web site: Certificate – Wisconsin International University College – Ghana. en-US. 2020-05-26.
4. Web site: Wisconsin International University College – Ghana. en-US. 2020-05-26.
5. Web site: Accreditation . 2007-03-14 . Official website . Wisconsin International University College .
6. Web site: History – Wisconsin International University College – Ghana. en-US. 2020-05-26.