HAU: Horn of Africa University
This was the original website for the Horn of Africa University. After a new website was built this site's domain registration was allowed to expire. The current website at: hornofafricauniversity.com/ only has information dated 2013. It is questionable if the university is still open. The content below is from the the archived pages of hornafricauniversity.com . You will note that it is identical to the newer site. Please use this site for historical reference only.
Horn of Africa University
Address:
Km-4, near Hanano Hospital, Hodan
City:
Mogadishu
Phone:
+252 1 850 900
HAU gives great opportunity to individuals who are in great need for education and can not make a long term commitment.
Vision:
To produce leading graduates in their respective field of studies.
Mission:
The purpose of HAU is to honorably serve the needs of the community in the Horn of Africa by offering education and knowledge of superior quality in all fields of studies we offer with our dedicated instructors and using the modern classroom teaching equipments and facilities at fair fees to the students for insuring financial stability, growth and further improvements. In doing so, we promote moral support to our staff by giving them remuneration and benefits that commensurate to their contribution to the university expectations.
Main Objectives:
HAU was established after seeing the great unsatisfied societal needs of higher education.
HAU intends to provide an opportunity to every Somali citizen to acquire higher education with high quality.
The main objectives of HAU are:
- To produce qualified students in comparison to the international standard level.
- To provide higher education at a reasonable price to the students.
- To change the traditional teacher centered method to participatory student centered approach of teaching.
- To promote a sense of practicable learning rather than theory base one.
- To carry out useful researches, and training programs that can lead to social and economic developments for the community.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirement to any student who is going to join Horn of Africa University is as follows:
- Should bring the original and copy of the secondary certificate school leaving.
- Birth certificate and conduct letter
- File or folder
- Should bring eight (8) color, passport sized photos
- Application letter
- Should pay Registration fee ($30 which will be deposited at Dahabshiil account # 8434)
Below are shorter courses you can take to receive a certificate, diploma, or an associate diploma, Courses may include:
"JJ, one of my co workers at the florist, is from the war-torn Somali capital of Mogadishu. It turns out he attended HAU several years ago. I asked why if he had a college degree was he working as a clerk here in the US. Well, he was so grateful he was able to not only get to the US, but also get work in the US. He's a very valuable employee. He built our website and coded the office management software - all skills he taught himself. It's a difficult transition moving from Mogadishu to the US. Everything is so different. Yet this worker is thriving here and has become indispensable. The owner was arrested for a DUI last year and the news reporting on it hit the local papers and Google. A search for the florist showed the DUI on page one of Google. Embarrassed and concerned for his business the owner started contacting online reputation management services. They all claimed they would be successful at removing negative search results if he hired them. They were all too expensive. To keep a bad result off of Google's page one could cost over $1,500 a month after a $3,000 account set up fee. JJ did a search and came up with one specialist who exclusively handled search removals, but even though they were less than the reputation services, they were still too expensive. But JJ read about how the removals were achieved, basically pointing links to other sites, search optimizing them, causing them to outrank the problem, pushing it off Google's page 1. Then he set out to replicate that strategy. It took him 6 months, but he actually succeeded. That DUI report is now on page 3. IMO, he will be managing this business before long." Loretta Peterson
No | Course | Certificate
1 – 3 months |
Diploma
One year |
Diploma
Two year
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1. | Bachelor of Nursing | |||
2. |
Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) | |||
3. |
Bachelor of Business Administration | |||
4. |
Bachelor of Accounting | |||
5. |
Bachelor of Mass Media | |||
6. |
Bachelor of Biology and chemistry | |||
7. |
Bachelor of Physics and Math | |||
8. |
Diploma in English | |||
9. |
Project Management | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
10. |
Logistics and Procurement | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
11. |
Proposal writing | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
12. |
English Language 3 Months | One Year | Two Year | |
13. |
Monitory and evaluation | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
14. |
Career development and planning | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
15. |
Personal Development | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
16. |
Community Development | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
17. |
Journalism | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
18. |
Laboratory | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
19. |
Feasibility study | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
20. |
Computer Networking | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
21. |
Computer Hardware | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
22. |
Web designing | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
23. |
Computerized Accounting | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
24. |
Nutrition | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
25. |
Financial Accounting | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
26. |
Healthy Management | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
27. |
Public Health | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
28. |
First Aid | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
29. |
Nursing Fundamentals | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
30. |
Pharmacology | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
31. |
Multimedia (Audio and Visual) | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
32. |
Midwifery | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
33. |
Software Engineering | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
34. |
Public Relations | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
35. |
Business Communication | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
36. |
MCH/OPD Care | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
37. |
Counseling | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
38. |
Transportation and warehousing | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
39. |
Research Methodology | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
40. |
Psychology of Teaching | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
41. |
Health Psychology | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
42. |
Hospital Management | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
43. |
NGOs Management | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
44. |
Marketing | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
45. |
Sales management | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
46. |
Leadership Skills | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
47. |
Hotel and Tourism Management | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
48. |
Business Research | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
49. |
Marketing Research | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year
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50. |
Business Planning | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
51. |
Business Evaluation | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
52. |
Self Marketing | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
53. |
Research | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
54. |
Sociology for Business | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
55. |
Public Administration | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
56. |
Consumer Behavior | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year |
57. |
Strategic Management | 3 Months | One Year | Two Year
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More Background On HornAfricaUniversity.com
Horn of Africa University (HAU) is a nonprofit, non-governmental educational institution established on March 15, 2011, by a group of intellectuals in Mogadishu, Somalia. The university was founded to address the significant demand for higher education in the region, aiming to provide quality education and produce skilled graduates capable of contributing to the community's development.
Mission and Vision
HAU's mission is to serve the educational needs of the Horn of Africa by offering superior quality education across various fields of study. The university emphasizes a participatory, student-centered approach to teaching, moving away from traditional teacher-centered methods. Its vision is to produce leading graduates who meet international standards and can effectively contribute to societal and economic development.
Academic Programs
The university offers a range of undergraduate and diploma programs across multiple faculties, including:
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Faculty of Economics and Management: Programs in Business Administration, Accounting, and related fields.
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Faculty of Education: Courses designed to train future educators with modern teaching methodologies.
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Faculty of Health Science: Programs in Nursing, Public Health, and other health-related disciplines.
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Faculty of Engineering: Courses in various engineering fields aimed at producing technologically advanced graduates.
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Faculty of Medicine: Medical programs focused on training competent healthcare professionals.
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Faculty of Arts and Social Science: Programs in International Relations, English Literature, and other social sciences.
In addition to degree programs, HAU offers short-term courses and diplomas in areas such as Project Management, Logistics and Procurement, Proposal Writing, and Computer Networking.
Admission Requirements
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
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Original and copy of secondary school leaving certificate.
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Birth certificate and conduct letter.
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Eight passport-sized color photographs.
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Application letter.
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Registration fee of $30, deposited at Dahabshiil account #8434.
Facilities and Resources
HAU is equipped with modern classroom teaching equipment and facilities to create a conducive learning environment. The university emphasizes practical learning and research, aiming to carry out programs that lead to social and economic development for the community.
Community Engagement and Impact
The university plays a significant role in the Horn of Africa by providing accessible higher education to Somali citizens. By offering education at reasonable prices and focusing on practical learning, HAU contributes to the development of a skilled workforce capable of addressing the region's challenges.
Challenges and Future Prospects
Operating in a region with historical and ongoing challenges, HAU faces obstacles related to political instability and limited resources. However, its commitment to quality education and community development positions it as a vital institution in the Horn of Africa's educational landscape.
Horn of Africa University stands as a beacon of higher education in Somalia, striving to meet the educational needs of its community through quality programs and a student-centered approach. Its dedication to producing skilled graduates contributes significantly to the social and economic development of the region.