International University of Management

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International University of Management
MottoEncourage and develop an African cadre of men and women who can operate at international standards in business.
TypePrivate
Established1994 [1]
Chancellor Shekutaamba Nambala [2]
Vice-Chancellor Virginia Namwandi [3]
Students8,400 [4]
Location
Windhoek with campuses in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Nkurenkuru and Ongwediva
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CampusBoth urban and rural
Website ium.edu.na

The International University of Management (IUM) is a private, state-recognized university based in Windhoek, Namibia. It has campuses in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Ongwediva and Nkurenkuru.

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History

The university was founded by David Namwandi in 1994 with one professor and one student in Windhoek North. Namwandi also served as IUM's vice-chancellor from 2001 until he was appointed deputy Minister of Education in 2010. [5] The IUM vice-chancellor position was taken over by Namwandi's wife, Virginia.

In 2002 IUM it was accorded university status. It opened another campus in the Dorado Park neighbourhood of Windhoek in April 2011. President Hifikepunye Pohamba applauded the university's expansion and called for further public-private partnership in tertiary education. [1]

Programs

The university offers Bachelor and Master programs in strategic management information technology, human resources, travel, tourism, and hospitality, business information systems, business administration, finance management, HIV/Aids management and other subjects.

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References

  1. 1 2 IUM opens new campus Archived 30 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine The Namibian , 28 April 2011
  2. http://www.ium.edu.na/News/IUM%20Inaugurates%20New%20Chancellor
  3. http://www.newera.com.na/articles/48755/IUM-marks-ten-years
  4. "IUM wax over DBN business award". New Era . 18 July 2013.
  5. Immanuel, Shinovene (22 February 2013). "Pohamba confirms Namwandi". The Namibian . Archived from the original on 13 April 2013.