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Saint Monica University System (SMUS) offers programs that are at the intersection of the arts, science, and technology. Our strong reputation is based on the relevance and impact of our programs. We offer programs that are designed to help our graduates create jobs or prepared for the challenging job market. Teaching at SMUS emphasizes the practical application of knowledge to alleviate poverty, build peace and stability, and drive development.

Our curriculum is unique in the following ways:

Students get their hands dirty during field practical and test their ideas in the workplace through internships and industrial attachments.
Faculty members enrich lectures with their know-how and their diverse experiences.
Small classes and a close-knit campus community allow for meaningful interaction between the students and with the faculty and staff.
Ultimately, the students leave the University skilled in their fields and with a desire to contribute to their communities and the world.

Vocational Programs

SMUS offers short term programs in the following fileds:

Accounting Secretary
Aviation Management
Bakery & Pastry
Computer Maintenance
Computer Network Technician
Event Management
Healthcare Management
Hotel and Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Logistics and Transport Management
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing & Sales Management
Massage Therapy
Microfinance
Office Secretary
Project Management
Quality Control, Hygiene, & Environmental Safety
Translation and Interpretation (English and French)

Counseling
Dental Hygiene
Dental Prosthetic Assistant
Gerontological Assistant
Laboratory Aide
Life Support
Medical Delegate
Medical Imaging Assistant
Nursing Aide
Nutrition and Dietetics Aide
Operating Room Hygiene
Ophthalmology Aide
Ortho prosthesis Aide
Pharmacy Aide
Physiotherapy Aide

Social Worker

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Auto-Mechanics
Blockchain Technology
Building Construction
Carpentry
Computer Programming (Python)
Computer Networking
Cybersecurity
DevOps
Electrical Technician
Forensic Science
Plumbing
Social Media
Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind & Hydro)
Web Design
Welding & Fabrication

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programs

SMUS institutions can offer the following Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates.

Business Law
Education
Journalism
Land Law
Legal Assistant

Accounting
Banking and Finance
Events Management
International Trade
Information System Management
Insurance & Risk Management
Human Resource Management
Logistics and Transport Management
Management
Marketing – Trade and Sales
Microfinance
Project Management
Tax Management

Clinical Psychology
Counseling and Social Works
Dental Therapy
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
Medical Science
Midwifery
Nursing
Nursing Education
Nutrition and Dietetics
Ophthalmology
Orthoprosthesis
Physiotherapy
Public Health
Pharmacy Technology

Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering Design, Building Science, & Technology)
Computer Engineering (Software Engineering and Computing)
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Electrical Power Systems)
Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Mechanics & Maintenance)

Bachelor's Degree Programs

We can admit students directly into the bachelor’s programs, or through the HND programs. Students who already have the HND or other recognized higher education certification, can simply complete their degree program with us in one year. If you already hold an academic or professional certificate, please contact us to see if and how we can fast track your journey towards a respected and accredited degree. Our degree students can study either onsite at our onsite in campuses in Buea, Freetown, Kumba, Yaounde, or online via our Virtual Learning Platform. Most of our students follow a hybrid approach, where they take some classes onsite and others online. Our bachelor’s degree programs are offered under the mentorship of the University of Douala, which mentors programs offered by member institutions of the Saint Monica University System. Our undergraduate degree programs include the following:

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Curriculum Studies & Instructional Design
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Educational Administration
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Philosophy of Education
Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) in Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies
Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) in Human Rights
Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) in International Relations
Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) in Local Government Administration

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Insurance & Risk Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Marketing
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Non-Governmental Organization
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Petroleum Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Ports & Maritime Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Project Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Quality Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Transport Management

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) in Public Health
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Midwifery
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Optical Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmacy Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil & Architectural Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer & Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Networks

Master's Degree Programs

Our graduate programs typically run for two years, and one requires a bachelor’s degree in order to gain admission in the master’s programs. Students who already have a post-graduate diploma (PGD) or any other recognized post-graduate certificate can simply complete their master’s degree program with us in one year. If you already hold an academic or professional certificate, please contact us to see if and how we can fast track your journey towards a respected and accredited master’s degree. Our degree students can study either onsite or online via our Virtual Learning Platform. Most of our students follow a hybrid approach, where they take some classes onsite and others online. Our master’s degree programs are offered under the mentorship of the University of Douala, which mentors programs offered by member institutions of the Saint Monica University System. Our graduate degree programs include the following:

Master of Arts (MA) in Communication
Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy
Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum Studies & Instructional Design
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Administration
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Psychology
Master of Education (MEd) in Philosophy of Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Human Rights
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in International Relations
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Local Government Administration

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking and Finance
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Insurance & Risk Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Non-Governmental Organization
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Petroleum Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Ports & Maritime Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Quality Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Transport Management

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health
Master of Science (MSc) in Anesthesia and Resuscitation
Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychopathology
Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Laboratory Science
Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Science
Master of Science (MSc) in Midwifery
Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing
Master of Science (MSc) in Operating Room Assistant
Master of Science (MSc) in Ophthalmology
Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacy Technology
Master of Science (MSc) in Radiology and Medical Imaging
Master of Science (MSc) in Reproductive Health

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil & Architectural Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer & Electrical Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Software Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Networks

While most of our degree programs are offered through the University of Douala, there are a few that are being offered in partnership with the University of Ngaoundere and Université la Pléiade d’Haïti (UPLEH).

Degree Completion Programs

We offer online degree completion programs for those with prior academic credits from other accredited institutions or programs. If you already have the Higher National Diploma (HND), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the State Registered Nurse Diploma or its equivalence, the Teacher’s Certificate or its equivalence, the Associate Degree, or any other recognized certificate, you can complete your degree within one year or more.

Non-degree Programs

Whether you want to take just a single course or complete pre-requisites for admission into other schools, feel free to study at SMUS Online. We offer pre-requisite courses for those seeking direct admission into nursing, pharmacy, and other health-related programs in the United States and other countries. For more information, contact admissions@smus.edu.cm. Furthermore, we offer various non-degree certificate programs.

SMUS Online

We offer many of our programs through the online format. If you’re interested in pursuing any of our degree programs online, please write to us at: admissions@smus.edu.cm.

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Academics

Vocational Programs

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programs

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Master's Degree Programs

Degree Completion Programs

Non-degree Programs

SMUS Online

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School of Arts

School of Business

School of Health

School of Technology

Partnerships

University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon

Université la Pléiade d'Haïti (UPLEH), Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Savannah State University, Savannah, United States

Morgan State University, Baltimore, United States

Grambling State University, Grambling, LA, United States

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