Mission Statement
THE FUTURE BEGINS WITH VIST
The mission of VUST is to prepare students for rewarding careers through quality educational programs that meet the changing needs of employers and the community. In order to fulfill this mission, VUST offers a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity (MSCIA) , Business (MBAS) and Information Technology (MIST).
To meet the needs of a diverse community of learners, VUST provides education that balances technical, professional, and critical thinking components. In pursuit of this mission, the Institute seeks to provide:
• A quality learning experience by employing faculty committed to learning and who demonstrate effective teaching skills.
• Relevant curricula through input from the governing board, advisory boards, and graduates.
• Student success through a comprehensive support program including financial planning, academic assistance, and other student services.
INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
VUST believes in a student-centered approach. We seek to maximize students’ personal and academic growth while providing relevant skills and knowledge leading to satisfying careers. The Institute is able to achieve these goals through carefully planned academic programs and career advising, including timely curriculum revisions, hands-on learning experiences, and individualized assistance.
Instructional Focus: Programs are directed toward specific instructional goals coupled with small class sizes. All curricula, presentations, supportive reference materials, and student-teacher interactions are collectively driven by this strategy.
Communication: Effective use of communication reinforces the instructional message. Creative seating arrangements and small group projects are used to encourage student to student and student to faculty interaction. Programs are structured to cultivate an environment of teamwork.
Self-Discovery: Hands-on learning using actual equipment is essential to the Institute’s instructional methodology. The Institute recognizes hands-on learning as a key to long-term retention of information. In the final analysis, the Institute combines sound instructional technology with an insight into the career market to produce a valuable and unique educational experience.
CORE VALUES
The core values we uphold at VUST are:
1. Diversity: VUST welcomes students from all over the world and fosters equal participation of all its constituents.
2. Lifelong Learning: VUST stimulates and promotes learning and life-long knowledge retention through continuing education.
3. Affirmative Spirit: VUST promotes integrity and harmonious work with pride and compassion.
4. Partnership: VUST cooperates with all its stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and community citizens.
VUST’s Vision is to establish a well-known, medium-sized, comprehensive private institute in the mid-Atlantic region within 15+ years with both domestic and international recognition.