University of Professional Studies

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."University of Professional Studies, Accra". Times Higher Education (THE). 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2023-08-12. 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."National Accreditation Board - Public Universities (10)". National Accreditation Board - Public Universities. Retrieved 2018-11-06."Educational Members - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs". Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Retrieved 2018-11-06.

Dem introduce de dual qualification scheme give dema 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 dema degree study so say ego enhance dema chances of employment for de job market insyd."UPSA introduces 'dual qualification' for students". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2019-08-25.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.

 Dema History 
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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."Institute of Professional Studies(IPS)". Ghana Yello Website. Ghana Yello. Retrieved 2014-02-19.

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)."History of the University". University of Professional Studies, Accra. Archived from the original on 2014-02-08. Retrieved 2014-02-10.

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."Akufo-Addo commissions UPSA AstroTurf stadium". MyJoyOnline. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2020-09-05.

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

Prof Joshua Alabi 2012-2016"Akufo-Addo Congratulates Prof Alabi". GhanaWeb. 2012-11-24. Retrieved 2020-12-25. (1st Vice-Chancellor for de University of Professional Studies)

 Dema Programmes 

 Dema Undergraduate Programmes"Undergraduate & Diploma Programmes". Undergraduate & Diploma Programmes. Retrieved 2018-11-06. 

 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)

 Dema Diplomas 

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

 Dema Professional programmes 

 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

 Dema Post Graduate Programmes"Graduate Degree". Undergraduate & Diploma Programmes. Retrieved 2018-11-06. 

 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

 Dema Notable alumni 

 Joshua Alabi
 Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
 Albert Kan-Dapaah
 Ernest Henry Norgbey
 Stonebwoy
 Eric Oduro Osae
 Xabier Pikaza
 Camidoh

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 List of universities wey dey Ghana

 References 
Category:Educational institutions dem establish insyd 1965
Category:1965 establishments insyd Ghana
Category:Universities insyd Accra
Category:Education insyd Ghana
Category:Education insyd West Africa
Category:Education insyd Africa

 External links 
Wikimedia Commons get media wey relate to University of Professional Studies in Accra.

 National Accreditation Board
 University of Professional Studies homepage
 Study Abroad Ghana
 UPSA 11th Congregation