Western Pacific University Courses and Admission

Western Pacific University

Study at the newly established Western Pacific University in Papua New Guinea. The Western Pacific University is a newly build university in Papua New Guinea. The university is located in Ialibu in the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.

The University’s Moto is Pro Deo et Patria

For God and Country. This motto inspires Western Pacific University and its academic community to serve both God and Papua New Guinea.

The University’s Vision
Western Pacific University aspires to advance knowledge through research and technical education to be the leader in technology, innovate industries, thus serving society by graduating conscientious and productive global citizens.
The University’s Mission
Our mission statements will implement Western Pacific University’s vision. Hence, our mission seeks to contribute to advancement of humanity through.

• Embracing ICT technology into research, learning and teaching
• Making commitment to the quality in academic disciplines of science, engineering and technology.
• Working with industries to ensure our educational programs and training are applicable in industry and the professions.
• Aligning our research and education with the National Vision, with appropriate national and economic priorities in the context of global economic
• Becoming an Academic Community where minds are challenged, and lives are changed through quality leadership and innovation, and
• Making a commitment to university, service to each other our staff and students, our partners and communities while maintaining our core values and high standards of ethical conduct.

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Enrollment Quata 
Planned Enrollments of 240 students for the Foundation Year 

The Foundation Year Program is a compulsory course of study for students seeking entry into a Bachelor’s Program at Western Pacific Unversity. The aim is to provide students with foundational academic knowledge required to successfully complete further study via online, blended and face-to-face delivery. After the Foundation Year students will enroll to one of the following academic programs for three years.

• Foundation Year-One full year 
• International Business Management (BA)- 6 Semesters  (3 years)
• E-Business and Digital Marketing (BA)-6 Semesters (3 years)
• Computer Science (Engineering) (BA, 7 Semesters)

The academic programs are outline below.

• Foundation Year

Western Pacific Foundation Year, is a year long introductory program designed to help students develop the required skills, knowledge, and confidence for a fully-fledged three-year undergraduate  degree. Also referred as gateway degrees or year zero programs, foundation year is integrated into degree programs. Those students who complete a foundation year are required to enter into their chosen degree. Foundation Year plays an essential part in helping students adjust to academic  and cultural life. Studying at a university is exciting and can open up a world of opportunities, but it is also a huge commitment and can be an overwhelming experience for even the most confident academic adventurers. Foundation year gives students a vital opportunity to improve their communication skills, before starting full degree studies, without the added pressure that comes with starting a three-year  under graduate degree.

• International Business Management

The modern business environment become increasingly international. The International Business Management Program equips Students with tools, techniques, and concepts necessary to analyze and understand how international business is conducted and how companies and countries can thrive in today’s global marketplace. The program of studies concentrates on the realities of management experience in both public and private sectors. It covers theory as well as practice leading to the solution of managerial problems in the international context. Students will be able to combine their studies of management with a particular focus on global business issues, allowing them to acquire critical and analytical skills, along with a wide range of cross-cultural, communication and team-working skills, which will be directly transferable to the workplace whatever career they choose to follow. They will develop their ability to question and critically assess international business issues to find innovative solutions.

• E-Business and Digital Marketing.

The modern business environment works under the new rules. The internet and social media become an integral part of the successful marketing. E-business & Digital Marketing program includes theoretical and practical knowledge which combine studies of management with ways of efficient use possibilities of internet. Students will acquire skills, which let them manage in public and private sectors, by use of communication and team-work and find innovative options and solutions in every career and workplace they choose.

• Computer Science Engineering.

The undergraduate study program in Computer Science is adapted to the needs of computer and IT services market and the use of information technology in the operations of any busines, public administration institutions, health care units or non-governmental institutions. It prepares IT management specialists for positions in innovative organizations implementing the latest IT concepts. The programs focusses on practical courses, workshops, trainings and internships, so that graduates have high qualifications in the areas of analysis and improvement of business processes, effective project team building and successful IT implementations and are prepared to find satisfying work in business utilizing modern computer technologies. The obtained degree will allow graduates to acquaint students with the work of a computer specialists, software developer and the process of generating, converting and transferring data using specific tools (software and hardware).

Entry Requirements
At the moment, the Western Pacific University is accepting students from Papua New Guinea. Enrollments for international students will become available after the university is in full operation. 

The Entry Requirements at the Western Pacific University is at  Grade 12 level with good grades ( A & B grades) in all the subjects studied at secondary schools and national high schools. 

How to Apply to study at the Western Pacific University 

Students must apply through the school leaver forms either manually or online through the PNG department of high education science, research and Technology. 

Any interested person can see the official website for details.  visit  official website : https://www.wpu.ac.pg/

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