St. Mary's University, Ethiopia

St. Mary's, established in 1998, is a private university in Ethiopia and beyond, which strives to meet the growing demand for trained manpower. It is one of the leading higher education institutions in Ethiopia that provides quality education in various fields of studies with magnificent Dynamism to meet up the rapidly growing demands of students, the industry and the critical need for entrepreneurship in the country. The Mission of St. Mary’s University is to offer conventional and distance education that is accessible to the larger society through reasonable tuition focusing on quality and standards in teaching, research and outreach services. Today, it offers an extensive range of undergraduate programs, including Tourism and Hospitality Management, Management, Marketing Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Rural Development, Economics and Sociology. It also runs post-graduate programs in six areas of studies: MBA, HRM, Accounting and Finance, Agri-business, Agri-economics, and Rural Development. In addition to the links it has with a number of national and international universities. SMU is also a member of the Association of African Universities (AAU) an associate member of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), an associate member of African Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN), and that of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE). Its partnership agreement with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has brought about a significant impact on access to graduate programs at national level. For the achievements we've observed to date, the contributions of our students, past and present, have been immense. As has been the case so far, they certainly shape SMU's future for the better. SMU's Management acknowledges the joint efforts of its students, faculty members and administrative staffs who worked hard for this positive outcome, and calls for a strengthened effort from all stakeholders and the University community towards the realization of the vision of the University. Recognizing the complexity of the current world and the multi-ethnic heritage of Ethiopia, the University has promoted from the start an atmosphere of openness, inclusiveness, tolerance, mutual respect and cooperation. At St. Mary's University, the academic pathway provides multiple exit points for employment that begin with the award of certificates and continues to undergraduate and graduate programs. It is an institution that places high value on academic excellence, and social responsibility. Here you will find a challenging atmosphere that encourages independent thinking, which has helped SMU to become the embodiment of the collective aspirations of its students and staff. You can pursue your preferred course of studies either in day time or evening classes. You may also need to delay taking courses in conventional classrooms if you are often on the move for…