Northrise University
| Year dem found am | 2003  |
|---|---|
| Country | Zambia |
| Edey de administrative territorial entity insyd | Ndola |
| Coordinate location | 12°58′52″S 28°34′48″E |
| Dema official website | https://www.northrise.edu.zm |
Northrise University be private, Christ-Centered University insyd Ndola, Zambia. Den found am insyd 2003 by Dr. Moffat Zimba den Mrs. Doreen Zimba.
NU get local den international students wey dey receive training insyd academic disciplines for undergraduate den postgraduate levels. While Northrise dey offer nationally accredited education[1] wey dem found upon Christian principles, de university dey accept students of all faiths. Northrise University as at January 20, 2023 get over 1,200 students den 70 academic faculty members. De university produced over 600 graduates wey dey job insyd different sectors of Zambia ein economy.
De university dey for partnership plus Dordt University insyd Sioux Center, Iowa; Grand Canyon University insyd Arizona, Le Tourneau University insyd Texas, Consortium For Global Education, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities den Fontys University of Applied Sciences insyd de Netherlands den Baylor University insyd Waco, TX.
De university ein accrediting partners be de Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), den General Nursing Council of Zambia.
Academic programs[edit | edit source]
Northrise University dey offer two-year diplomas den both bachelor's den master's degrees from de Schools of Business den Theology.[2]
School of Business[edit | edit source]
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Finance & Accounting (BFA)
- Diploma In Human Resource Management (DipHRM)
Postgraduate Programs
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Center for Information den Communication Technologies (ICT)[edit | edit source]
De Center for ICT dey offer students plus computer technology skills.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies (BSc CS)
- Bachelor of Information Technology in Web den Software Development (BIT WSD)
Faculty of Law[edit | edit source]
- Bachelor of Laws
School of Nursing[edit | edit source]
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
School of Theology[edit | edit source]
- Bachelor of Theology
School of Engineering (Dey cam soon)[edit | edit source]
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History[edit | edit source]
Na dem found Northrise University insyd 2003. Na dem conceive am insyd 1988 thru de experiences of ein founders Doreen den Moffat Zimba. Born insyd Zambia, Doreen den Moffat suffer from de lack of education opportunities for high school graduates wey still dey characterize dema country. Moffat den Doreen lef Zambia make dem attend Bible college instd Australia. Upon completion, dem go Southern California wer Moffat receive ein Doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary wey Doreen receive ein MBA insyd Technology Management from de University of Phoenix.[5]
Campus[edit | edit source]
Main Campus[edit | edit source]
De Main Campus be 8 kilometers from de Ndola city centre for de T3 road top (Ndola-Kitwe Dual Carriageway). De address be Plot 30029 Ndola-Kitwe Dual Carriageway.
Northrise, dem provide am plus 640 acres (2.6 km2) of land, embark for $10 million campus project top. Plus demand for world-class, Christ-centered higher education dey continue dey increase, de Northrise dey advance de Vision Capital Plan emerge make e include de construction of de Campus Center administration building, two student dormitories, two classroom buildings plus computer labs, faculty duplex, den de Alumni Guest House. Further plans dey include de construction of three new dormitories, three more faculty duplexes, security, den maintenance building, dedicated student center (hub), den convocation hall. Altogether, dem intend dese plans make dem accommodate ten years of future expansion.[6]
Finances[edit | edit source]
Northrise University Initiative[edit | edit source]
Northrise University Initiative be 501(c)3 California non-profit corporation dem establish make dem support Northrise University insyd Zambia.
Student Sponsorship[edit | edit source]
Northrise University dey offer opportunities for donors make dem sponsor students, as most Zambians no fi afford full tuition for dema own. Dem dey require those wey receive financial aid make dem contribute to dema tuition, wich dey give students greater sense of ownership den accomplishment.[7]
Northrise Farms[edit | edit source]
Northrise Farms be wholly owned agricultural unit of Northrise University. De farm dey provide farm produce for de NU community den de general public. Ultimately, de farm go contribute towards make e reduce de operating costs of de university, thereby dey provide opportunity for students from poor families make dem attend Northrise University at affordable fees. De farm sanso dey provide employment to de community. De establishment of Northrise Farms dey serve as foundation give de commencement of de Faculty of Agriculture for Northrise University. De farm dey provide food give students den staff.[8][9]
De farm ein rich soil den high water table, as well as de region ein ideal climate, make am solid foundation for future Agricultural program. Thru ein strategic partnership plus California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Northrise go provide training make e equip students for farming employment. De farm go serve as working model den consulting center give Zambians wey dey look make dem establish dema own farms.[8][9]
Northrise Services[edit | edit source]
Northrise Services be company wey be own by Northrise University. Secof de poor state of de economy, chaw Zambians no fi afford make dem bia tuition make dem attend classes. Since tuition per no fi fund University operations, Northrise for find additional sources of funding oda dan donations. Therefore, dem create NS make e help ensure say de university get de financial support e dey hia make e continue.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Accreditation". Northrise University. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ↑ "All degree programs offered at Northrise University". Northrise University. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ↑ "Northrise University School of Engineering 5 year degree program". Northrise University. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ↑ "School of Engineering Development". Northrise University. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ↑ "Northrise University - Empowering the people of Zambia, one student at a". Northrise University. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ↑ "Northrise advancing the Vision by Funding an exciting future. Join us!". Northrise University. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ↑ "Northrise University offers Financial Aid (FA) to eligible Zambian students". Northrise University. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Northrise Farms produces products that help feed our students and staff". Northrise University. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Kelly (2012-08-20). "Northrise Farms Sustainable Farming in Zambia". Northrise University. Retrieved 2023-01-24.