About Western International University
WIU Management Team
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WIU Mission
Western International University (WIU) provides a broad educational foundation, including a focus on business and technology, designed to prepare students for leadership positions in a dynamic, global marketplace.
WIU Purpose
- To provide education programs to a student population that includes working adults and international students
- To provide education in a format and at times and locations conducive to the education of 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
WIU History
Western International University was founded in 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona as a non-profit institution and was accredited by The Higher Learning Commission in 1984. On September 1, 1995, WIU became part of Apollo Group, Inc., one of the leading educational corporations in the United States.
Today, WIU is a for-profit corporation committed to the effective management of its human and financial resources to provide educational innovation and high-quality degree programs. Our Arizona campuses are located in Phoenix, Chandler, Peoria, Scottsdale, and Fort Huachuca, with an international campus in China and our virtual campus, WIU Interactive Online.
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.
WIU faculty includes experienced practitioners who hold advanced degrees in their teaching fields and are highly successful in their areas of expertise. While our course schedules are non-traditional in form, we maintain a traditional educational model and teaching style in both our oncampus and online degree programs. Our faculty share knowledge through lectures, presentations, class activities, and discussions.
WIU offers associate, bachelor, and master degree programs, as well as a professional certificate in Accountancy.