Norton University is the first private university in Cambodia, established on December 2, 1996 by Professor Chan Sok Khieng. It started to offer classes in December 1996 and was recognized as a university by sub-decree on September 18, 1997. The institution was formally inaugurated in a ceremony on February 28, 1997 attended by Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia.
A further sub-decree, No. 47 by the Royal Government of Cambodia, dated of July 25, 2000 approved its reformation, giving it the “rights and privileges” to “open faculties, departments, and conduct postgraduate degree courses or any professional courses as required for the society and the country”. The Graduate School started in 2001 in affiliation with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University of the Philippines. The diplomas for the first two MBA classes were signed by the President of Norton University and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University respectively. In 2001 NU awarded its first Bachelor’s Degrees to 453 graduates of Business, Economics, Law and Computer Science.
Vision
Norton University aspires to be an internationally respected university producing competitive professionals, who will contribute to the social and economic well-being of Cambodia and to the international communities.Norton University aims to produce qualified and professional human resources for Cambodia, which will preserve the Country’s heritage and values while fostering a spirit of inquiry and the advancement of knowledge and understanding.
Mission
Norton University seeks to produce graduates who are:1. Entrepreneurial
2. Competitive professionals who are ready to face the challenges of the future:
- computer literate
- outstanding communicator (especially using the English language)
- skilled in their chosen area of major studies, and
- able to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
3. Highly employable professional, whose skills are relevant to the labor market.
4. Adaptable to apply their skills in new or emerging areas.
5. Creative and independent thinker, who are able to engage in research.
6. Persons that value higher learning and possess a spirit of inquiry.
7. Propagator of peace, justice and development. In order to produce such graduates, Norton University commits itself to:
The Students – by continuously providing high quality academic services that complemented with research-based pedagogy, facilitating and managing independent learning, preserving traditional Khmer values and culture, and inculcating and developing national pride
The Staff – by pursuing personal and academic development for both academic and non-academic staff and;
The Nation – by promoting peace, justice and development and reinforcing mutually beneficial links to the local and international community.
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