West Management
Click here to meet the Western International University (West) Senior Leadership Team.
West Mission
Western International University provides a broad educational foundation, including a focus on business and technology, designed to prepare students for leadership positions in a dynamic, global marketplace.
West Vision
We change the educational status quo to inspire dreams and improve lives globally.
West Core Values
- Learning
- Academic Quality
- Student Services
- Global Awareness
- Integrity
West Purpose
- To provide education programs to a student population that includes domestic and international students
- To provide education in a format and at times and locations conducive to the student population
- To provide programs that meet the educational needs identified by industry, government, and other institutions of higher education in communities served by the University
- To provide domestic and international students with an education that blends practical experience with a strong theoretical framework
- To provide an international educational environment through the implementation of global-oriented curriculum
- To generate the financial resources to ensure financial viability
- To provide for the personal and professional development of staff and faculty through education, training, and encouragement of professional and community involvement
- To provide and maintain an emphasis on continuous improvement of programs and services
West History
Western International University was founded in 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona and was accredited by The Higher Learning Commission in 1984. In 1995, West became part of Apollo Group, Inc., one of the leading educational corporations in the United States. In 2010, West became a part of Apollo Global, a consolidated subsidiary of Apollo Group, and joined with sister schools in the United Kingdom, Chile, and Mexico to create a global education network.
The majority of our students are working adults who thrive on the flexibility and convenience of our course schedules and locations. Our students have the opportunity to demonstrate their individual achievements through measures such as quizzes, tests, papers, projects, and presentations, rather than study groups or learning teams.
West faculty includes experienced practitioners who hold advanced degrees in their teaching fields and are highly successful in their areas of professional expertise. While our course schedules are non-traditional in form, we maintain a traditional educational model and teaching style in both our on campus and online degree programs. Our faculty share knowledge through lectures, presentations, class activities, and discussions.
West offers associate, bachelor, and master degree programs, as well as a professional certificate in Accountancy.
