City University College of Science and Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Registrar
Provident House, 6th Floor,
New Wing, Cairo Road
P O Box G 59
Lusaka, ZAMBIA.

Cell:    +260 955 226307
           +260 971 585674

Telefax: +260 211 226307

Website: www.city.ac.zm

Introduction/Background

City University College of Science and Technology (CUST) was established in 2008 by a group of committed and experienced individuals who are both entrepreneurs and business management professionals. Their expertise is drawn from diverse fields such as science and technology, business management and marketing as well as from the medical field.

CUST was registered with the ministry of education in 2008. The university is currently offering courses in the school of education and the school of business studies. CUST also underwrites qualifications for various affiliate colleges.

From June/July 2012 CUST is introducing programmes in the school of health sciences, offering diplomas in clinical medicine (Clinical Officer General), diploma in registered nursing as well as diploma studies in other fields such as environmental health sciences and public health. The training programmes are aimed at supplementing Government efforts and empowering local communities with skills and primary professional training.

The University is also affiliated to the Health Professional Council of Zambia (HPCZ), it is finalizing its registration with the General Nursing of Zambia (GNCZ) by January 2013.

The school of health is located at Pre Cem motel along great north road, about 5 kilometeres from Lusaka town.

An MOU to work in collaboration with Chainama College of Health Sciences is underway.

Mission Statement

The concept of CUST was born out of a desire to educate the future of our country and fill up human resource gaps especially in the fields of health, science and technology and in education.

 

Our mission is to provide high quality education, business mindedness; career training and equal opportunity to students from all walks of life to enable them achieve identity, personal development, diversity of thought, wealth creation and make meaningful contribution to society.

Vision

CUST’s vision is to become a leading provider of the best, high quality education in areas of business management, education and in science and technology for relevant markets.

Corporate Goals

The University aims at attaining a culture of excellence through integration with various stakeholders who include the students, society at large, professionals and the government. These corporate goals include:-

•Reputable and academic excellence;

•Producing business minded professionals;

•Producing committed and dedicated health and education professionals

•Personal development and retention of staff;

•Regards for freedom from discrimination;

•Lifelong learning;

•Students affairs as a prerequisite to community integration;

•Society is paramount to success.

 

Legal Status of CUST

CUST is registered with the Zambia Ministry of Education, with its headquarters at Provident House in Lusaka, our collaborating partners include:

•    Health Professions Council of Zambia
•    General Nursing Council of Zambia
•    University of Zambia (School of Medicine)
•    Chainama College of Health Sciences

Programmes Offered

ALL PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED ON FULL TIME, PART TIME AND DISTANCE LEARNING

1.School of Education

Diploma in Education (Secondary) ……………………………………………..3yrs
Diploma in Early Childhood Education ……….………………………………..3yrs
Diploma in Education (Primary) ………………………………………………..3yrs
Diploma in Education (ICT) …….. ……………………………………………..3yrs
Diploma in Teaching  Methodology…………………………………………….. 1yr
Degree in Education (Secondary) ……………………………………………….4yrs
Degree in Early Childhood Education ………………………………..…………4yrs
Foundation Programme……………………….………….……6months

2.School of Computer Science

Certificate in Information Technology -1yr
Certificate in Computer systems Repairs -1yr
Certificate in Computer Applications - 1yr
Certificate in Records & Information  Security - 1yr
Certificate in Geographical Information Systems -  1yr
Diploma in Geographical Information Systems  -    1yr
Diploma in Library and Information Studies -         2yrs
Diploma in Computer Science -                          2yrs
Bachelor of Computer Science -                        4yrs
Bachelor of Information Technology -                4yrs
Bachelor of Management Information Systems -  4yrs

3.School of Engineering

Craft Certificate in  Power Electrical -              1yr
Craft Certificate in  Automotive Mechanics -     1yr  
Craft Certificate in Auto Electrical -                 1yr
Craft Certificate in  Electronic -                      1yr
Craft Certificate in  Carpentry & Joinery -         1yr
Certificate in   Construction -                         1yr
Certificate in Mobile Phone  Repairs -               1yr
Diploma in Power Electrical -                         3yrs
Diploma in Auto Electricals -                          3yrs
Diploma in  Electronics Repairs -                     3yrs
Degree in Electrical Engineering -                   4yrs
Degree in Civil Engineering -                          4yrs
Degree in Civil Engineering -                          4yrs
Degree in Mechanical Engineering -                4yrs
   
4.School of Business Management

Certificate in Project Management-                     1yr
Certificate in Secretarial and Office Management - 1yr
Certificate in Banking and Finance -                     1yr
Certificate in Marketing  -                                   1yr
Diploma in Social Work -                                    2yrs
Diploma in Project Management -                       2yrs
Diploma in Public Relations and Corporate Affairs - 2yrs
Diploma in Banking and Finance -                        2yrs
Diploma in Procurement -                                  2yrs
Diploma in Project Management -                       2yrs
Diploma in Public Relations and Corporate Affairs - 2yrs
Diploma in Secretarial and Office Management -    2yrs
Diploma in Theology -                                       2yrs
Diploma in Business Administration -                    2yrs
Diploma  in Human Resources Management -       2yrs
Diploma in Marketing -                                      2yrs
Degree in Banking and Finance -                       4 yrs
Degree  in Procurement-                                 4 yrs
Degree in Paralegal Studies -                            4yrs
Degree in Theology -                                      4yrs
Degree in Social Work -                                   4yrs
Degree in Project Management -                      4yrs
Degree in Business Administration with Accounting and Finance,
Human Resource, or Marketing -                       4 yrs
Degree in Economics -                                     4yrs

5.OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL)
Note carefully: All Open and Distance Learning  programmes  will start in December, 2015.

While applications are received throughout the year, there are only two intakes of January / February and June-July and applications can be downloaded below or on the CUST website.

Download Application Form