International University of Management

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. The University was founded by former Namibia Minister of Education David Namwandi.

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]
ChancellorShekutaamba Nambala[2]
Vice-ChancellorVirginia Namwandi[3]
Students8,400[4]
Location
Windhoek with campuses in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Ongwediva
,
Namibia
CampusBoth urban and rural
Websiteium.edu.na

History

The Institute of Higher Education was founded in 1994 with one professor and one student in Windhoek North. In 2002, it was accorded university status. IUM 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.

Notable Alumni

References
  1. 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.



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