University of Professional Studies

University of Professional Studies, Accra
university
Year dem found am1965 Edit
Short nameUPSA Edit
Motto textScholarship with Professionalism Edit
CountryGhana Edit
Edey de administrative territorial entity insydAccra Edit
Coordinate location5°39′36″N 0°10′0″W Edit
Member ofGhanaian Academic and Research Network, Association of African Universities Edit
Dema official websitehttp://www.upsa.edu.gh/ Edit
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De University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) first nu na ebe Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), be public university for Ghana insyd. De main campus dey Madina for Accra.[1] UPSA be de first university for Ghana wey dey provide both academic den business professional education. De University of Professional Studies Act, 2012 (Act 850) change de name of de Institute of Professional Studies go University of Professional Studies, Accra. National Accreditation Board (Ghana) accredit UPSA nationally den internationally den de Accreditation Council for Business Schools den Programs (ACBSP) respectively.[2][3]

Dem introduce de dual qualification scheme give demma students for de 2019/20 academic year. For dis system nu, dem dey require students say dem go fini chartered program such as ACCA, ICAG, CIM, CIMA, ICSA den odas, by de end of demma degree study so say ego enhance demma chances of employment for de job market insyd.[4][5]

Demma History

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Front view of UPS Administration Block

De university start for 1965 as private professional business education tuition provider, wey government take ova for 1978 by de Institute of Professional Studies Decree, 1978 (SMCD 200). Dem later establish am as tertiary institution plus mandate say ego provide tertiary den professional education for accounting, management, den oda related areas insyd by de Institute of Professional Studies Act, (Act 566), 1999.

De then IPS dey offer tuition give business professional programmes. For September 2005 insyd, de institute introduce Bachelor’s degree programmes so say ego give meaning for de IPS Act 566. Eget Presidential Charter for September 2008 insyd, wey emake am fully-fledged public university. De university dey offer undergraduate den post-graduate degrees for chaw programmes insyd.[6]

De development of de programmes plus trends for tertiary education insyd for both local den international levels call for amendment of de existing Act 566 of 1999. So, de University of Professional Studies Act, 2012 (ACT 850) cam rename de institute as University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).[7]

UPSA recently introduce “dual qualification scheme” give students for de 2019/2020 academic year. Dis policy make students wey enroll for degree programme insyd simultaneously dencompulsorily pursue corresponding professional programme like ACCA, ICAG, CIM, CIMA, ICSA among odas as additional course, so dem go graduate plus both degree den chartered certificate.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey explain de new policy for de 11th Congregation of de University.

For September 2020 insyd, President Nana Akufo-Addo commission sam 500-seat capacity artificial stadium (AstroTurf) give UPSA. Dem cut de sod for de stadium for July 2019 wey Wembley Sports Construction Company Limited construct am. Asyd de artificial football pitch, de facility get spectator stands plus VIP area, changing rooms, washrooms, storage spaces, flood lighting den Sports Directorate offices for de University. De Vice-Chancellor talk say de facility go dey accessible for use by de community.[8]

Office of de Vice-Chancellor

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Prof Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey 2016- (current Vice-Chancellor for de University of Professional Studies)

Prof Joshua Alabi 2012-2016[9] (1st Vice-Chancellor for de University of Professional Studies)

Demma Programmes

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Demma Undergraduate Programmes[10]

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  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
  • Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance
  • 4-Year Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • 3-Year Post First Degree Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Demma Diplomas[10]

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  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Marketing
  • Diploma in Management
  • Diploma in Public Relations Management
  • Diploma in Information Technology Management

Demma Professional programmes

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  • Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) UK.
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
  • Chartered Institute Of Marketing, (CIM) UK.
  • Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK
  • Institute Of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) UK

Demma Post Graduate Programmes[11]

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  • Master of Philosophy in Finance
  • Master of Philosophy in Leadership
  • Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
  • Master of Business Administration in Auditing
  • Master of Business Administration in Corporate Governance
  • Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing
  • Master of Business Administration in Marketing
  • Master of Business Administration in Petroleum Accounting and Finance
  • Master of Business Administration in Total Quality Management
  • Master of Science in Leadership

Demma Notable alumni

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Sana spy

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References

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  1. ↑ "University of Professional Studies, Accra". Times Higher Education (THE). 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  2. ↑ "National Accreditation Board - Public Universities (10)". National Accreditation Board - Public Universities. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  3. ↑ "Educational Members - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs". Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  4. ↑ "UPSA introduces 'dual qualification' for students". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  5. ↑ Sagoe, Kojo (2019-07-15). "All You Need To Know About The 11th Congregation Of The University Of Professional Studies Accra". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  6. ↑ "Institute of Professional Studies(IPS)". Ghana Yello Website. Ghana Yello. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  7. ↑ "History of the University". University of Professional Studies, Accra. Archived from the original on 2014-02-08. Retrieved 2014-02-10.
  8. ↑ "Akufo-Addo commissions UPSA AstroTurf stadium". MyJoyOnline. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
  9. ↑ "Akufo-Addo Congratulates Prof Alabi". GhanaWeb. 2012-11-24. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Undergraduate & Diploma Programmes". Undergraduate & Diploma Programmes. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  11. ↑ "Graduate Degree". Undergraduate & Diploma Programmes. Retrieved 2018-11-06.