Wellspring University
College of Social and Management Sciences
The College of Social and Management Sciences started as one of the two foundation Colleges of the university at its inception in 2009. It currently comprises the following Six (6) departments which run ten programmes:
Department of Accounting;
Department of Business Management and Tourism Studies;
Department of Economics;
Department of International Relations, Public Administration and Security Studies;
Department of Mass communication;
All the programmes are fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the relevant professional bodies.
Dean, College of Social and Management Sciences
Professor Steve Amiemenkharu Iyayi
Professor Steve Amiemenkharu Iyayi is a distinguished academic and the Dean of the College of Social and Management Sciences (CSMS) at Wellspring University. He is a Professor of Public Administration and has previously served as the Head of the Department of International Relations. Professor Iyayi holds several advanced degrees, including: Ph.D. in Public Administration M.Sc. in International Relations M.Sc. in Corporate Governance B.A. in History His illustrious career began at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, where he served as Registrar for ten years (2001 to 2011). Following this administrative role, he transitioned to academia, teaching at Auchi Polytechnic and serving as a visiting lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, from July 2006 to September 2009. Professor Iyayi is a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria and a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management. He is recognized as a Google Scholar and has an extensive publication record, with numerous articles published in both local and international journals. His research contributions span a variety of topics within public administration and international relations. In addition to his academic and administrative roles, Professor Iyayi has actively participated in numerous conferences and workshops worldwide, presenting papers and contributing to the global discourse in his fields of expertise. He serves as a reviewer for the International Relations and Diplomacy Journal in the USA and has facilitated the supervision of Master's degree theses in Public Administration for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). As the Dean of the College of Social and Management Sciences at Wellspring University, Professor Iyayi plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic and administrative framework of the college. His leadership is characterised by a commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and the professional development of both faculty and students. Professor Iyayi's diverse experience and extensive knowledge make him a valuable asset to Wellspring University, where he continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of public administrators and social scientists.