UGBS Alumni Association Executives Pay Courtesy Visit to the Dean
On 26th March 2025, new executives of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) Alumni Association visited the Dean, Prof. Justice Bawole, the meeting was held at the Dean’s office. The visit was to meet school management and discuss strategies for enhancing alumni engagement nationwide and ensuring sustained support for UGBS and its students.
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Richard Fosu Amankwa
Dr. Richard Fosu Amankwa is a lecturer in Accounting at the Department of Accounting, University of Ghana Business School, University of Ghana. His teaching and research interests encompass financial reporting, management accounting, accounting education, climate change, sustainability reporting, and the activities of professional accountancy organizations.
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UGBS Professor of Finance, Joshua Yindenaba Abor Launches Book on Monetary Economics in Emerging and Developing Countries
Prof. Joshua Yindenaba Abor, a Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has launched a new book titled Monetary Economics in Emerging and Developing Countries. The book, co-authored with Prof. Peter Quartey, Prof. Joseph G. Nellis, and Dr. Lakshmy Subramanian, provides a comprehensive analysis of monetary systems in emerging economies, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications.
UGBS Alumnus COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno Appointed Inspector-General of Police
The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) proudly celebrates the appointment of its distinguished alumnus, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) of Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama announced his appointment on 13th March 2025, with an official swearing-in on Friday, 14th March 2025.
UGBS Professor of Finance, Godfred Bokpin Says Ghana Needs Long-term Macroeconomic Stability for Transformation
Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has emphasised the need for the country to maintain long-term macroeconomic stability to achieve sustainable economic transformation and inclusive growth. Prof. Bokpin made this statement at the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) Dialogue Series held in Accra on 18th March 2025 on the theme: "2025 National Budget Discourse: Implication for the Private Sector". This was published in the Daily Graphic on 20th March 2025.
UGBS Class of 1973 Reunites with Former Lecturer on Campus
The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) welcomed back its Accounting Class of 1973 on 12th March 2025. The alumni gathered on campus to reconnect with their former lecturer, Prof. George Atiase, who recently returned to Ghana.
The reunion was marked by a warm reception by the Dean of UGBS, Prof. Justice Bawole. He provided an update on the school’s progress and highlighted its growing reputation, impact, and expansion, including additional campuses, new course combinations, and the seven academic departments.
Alumni of the Month – January: Surveyor Nutifafa Kojo Asare
The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) proudly recognises Surveyor Nutifafa Kojo Asare as the Alumni of the Month for January. Surveyor Asare is a distinguished professional in the fields of land economy, valuation, and development finance, with contributions in academia, industry, and community service. He obtained a Master of Science in Development Finance from UGBS.
The Launch of Monetary Economics in Emerging and Developing Countries
📢 Join Us for a Special Book Launch! 📖✨
The University of Ghana invites you to the launch of Monetary Economics in Emerging and Developing Countries, authored by:
📌 Prof. Joshua Yindenaba Abor
📌 Prof. Peter Quartey
📌 Prof. Joseph G. Nellis
📌 Dr. Lakshmy Subramanian
UGBS Marcomms Trains GTDC Staff on Building a Successful Marketing and Communications Unit.
The Marketing and Communications (Marcomms) Unit of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has on Friday, 28th February 2025, delivered a comprehensive training session for staff of the Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited (GTDC) on the theme “Building a Successful Marketing and Communications Unit”
UG InAD Hosts 2025 Deans and Directors in Leadership and Advancement Conference
The University of Ghana Institutional Advancement Directorate (InAD) has organised the third edition of the Deans and Directors in Leadership and Advancement Conference on 27th February 2025 at the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER). This year’s conference was held under the theme: “Navigating International Relations and Aid Dynamics: Accreditation, Fundraising, and Stressors in Higher Education.”