Copperbelt University (CBU)

The Copperbelt University is the second largest public university in Zambia, which was established by an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987 and its continued existence is provided for under the Higher Education Act No.4 of 2013. The University offers d ducation Act No.4 of 2013. The University offers diverse programmes in Business, Built Environment, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine, Mining, Natural resource management and Peace/conflict studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The mission of the University is to contribute to the development and sustenance of the well being of the people of Zambia through the provision of flexible, innovative, entrepreneurial and all inclusive programmes of teaching, learning, research and service.,/p> The University has a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching and research with a focus on applied dimension in conformity with its shared values which include creativity, innovativeness and entrepreneurship. Through the various schools, the University engages and applies knowledge to resolve local, external, national and global problems. The University coordinates and facilitates provision of services and adds value to the knowledge resident within the University in Four (4) broad key target areas of training and service consultancy, capacity development, research contract and entrepreneurial services. Consulting services are one of the most important means by which staff at the Copperbelt University can make available their academic knowledge and expertise to external organizations, including government, public sector bodies, community groups and businesses. The university provides consultancy services to Industry, private and public institutions, profit and non-profit organizations in Zambia and beyond. CBU offers training and capacity development in many areas. This involves provision of tailor-made in-service courses, lasting a few days to several weeks. The training is aimed at improving knowledge, skills and competence that result in better performance and more impactful productivity. The courses offered are accredited and certified with relevant organizations, delivered by some of the finest qualified professionals from the various Schools and units of the Copperbelt University They take the form of seminars, workshops and symposia either in-site or external to the client institution/organization.