Valley University of Science and Technology
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Valley University of Science and Technology (VUST), is a private university in Uganda. In October 2015, the proprietors of the university received accreditation from the Uganda National Council for Higher Education, to start the institution.[1]
Location
The university campus is located in the town of Bushenyi, adjacent to Valley College, off of the Mbarara-Ishaka Highway, approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi), by road, west of Mbarara, the largest city in the Western Region of Uganda.[2] The geographical coordinates of the university campus are: 0°32'54.0"S, 30°12'04.0"E (Latitude:-0.548333; Longitude:30.201111).[3]
Overview
VUST is an institutional of higher learning that received accreditation in October 2015 to begin with two faculties. The university is wholly owned by an entity known as Mukaira Foundation Limited (MFL). MFL also owns and operates Valley College, a mixed residential secondary school, and Valley Wines Limited, a wine-growing and processing business.[4] MFL is majority owned by businessman and retired educator, William Mukaira (born 1929)[1]
The university aims to provide science and technology courses applicable to the rural environment, in a rural setting, with a view to improve the living conditions of the rural communities in the areas that the university serves.[1][4]
Academics
The university has two faculties: (a) Faculty of Science, Technology & Innovations and (b) Faculty of Business and Management Science.[1]
Courses
- Faculty of Science, Technology & Innovations[5]
- Bachelor of Agribusiness Management and Rural Development
- Bachelor of Science in Agro-processing Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Food and Wine Production Systems
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality
- Diploma in Agribusiness and Rural Development
- Diploma in Information Technology
- National Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in Secretarial and Information Management
- Certificate in Agribusiness and Rural Development
- Certificate in Computer Science and Technology
- Certificate in Computer Applications
- Certificate in Library Information Science
- Faculty of Education[5]
- Master's degree in Education Management Science and Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts with Education
- Bachelor of Science in Guidance and Counseling
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (In-service)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) (In-service)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management Science and Leadership
- Diploma in Early childhood Education
- Diploma in Primary Education (In-service)
- Faculty of Business and Management Science[5]
- Bachelor of Economic and Management Science
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Office Management and Secretarial Studies
- Bachelor of Public Administration
- Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics
- Diploma in Business Administration
See also
- List of universities in Uganda
- Education in Uganda
References
- ^ a b c d e Amanyisa, Zadock (7 January 2016). "Bushenyi icon opens science and technology university". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Valley University of Science and Technology" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Location of the Campus of Valley University of Science and Technology" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ a b VUST (9 January 2018). "History of VUST". Bushenyi: Valley University of Science and Technology (VUST). Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ a b c SchoolsUganda.com (9 January 2018). "Valley University of Science & Technology: Study Programs". SchoolsUganda.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
External links
- Website of Valley University of Science and Technology
- Courses Offered At Valley University of Science and Technology
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