Samuel is a Lecturer, Management Consultant and Youth Development Practitioner.
He is currently the Managing Consultant of K-Sam Consulting Ltd and Management Lecturer at the School of Business at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU). He is also a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Cape Coast School of Business.
He is a very dynamic person with strong passion for progress and drive for excellence.
Samuel has over ten years combined experience in the areas of Management, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, International Business, Monitoring and Evaluation, Personal & Team Development, Market Research as well as Youth Development and has consulted for a number of corporate institutions including a significant number of Start-ups within West Africa.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Business and Entrepreneurship from the CASS European Institute of Management Studies (CASS Europe), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA-Finance) as well as competency based certificates in the following areas; Corporate Strategy Development & Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Budget Analysis, Contemporary Banking Practices, Report and Proposal Writing, Contemporary Management Skills and Oil & Gas Management.
He is a Member of the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and currently the acting Secretary of the Monitoring & Evaluation Association of Ghana (MEAG)
I am a self-motivating corporate, industrial and young academician seeking opportunity to work in a challenging and engaging environment. Trained in a highly disciplined and rigorous Ghanaian and Chinese postgraduate education system, under high demanding Professors, I am adequately prepared to support knowledge transmission through problem-based and project-based learning and inspire others to discover their purpose and potential.
This is particularly important in “today world subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for life”
| No. | PUBLICATION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Owusu Afriyie, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Gertrude Amoakohene, Benjamin Chris Ampimah, Chosniel Elikem Ocloo, Michael Owusu Kyei. (2023). “Forensic Accounting: A Novel Paradigm and Relevant Knowledge in Fraud Detection and Prevention, International Journal of Public Administration; Routledge Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2021.2009855 |
| 2 | M. Owusu-Akomeah, Joseph Asare, EA Analysis of the Relationship Between Capital Structure and Stock Price of Consumer Staples”, International Journal of Finance, Insurance and Risk Management Volume XIII, Issue 2, 2022. http://localhost:8080//handle/123456789/1264 |
| 3 | Owusu-Akomeah, M; Asare, J; Afriyie, S. O; Kuma, E. A (2022) ‘Public Sector Financial Management Reforms in Developing Economies: Insights from Ghana”, Universal Journal of Accounting and Finance 10(4): 838- 851, 2022. https//doi:10.13189/ujaf.2022.100406. |
| 4 | Mohammed Musah, Michael Owusu-Akomeah, Emmanuel Attah Kumah, Isaac Adjei Mensah, Joseph Dery Nyeadi, Muntasir Murshed, Morrison Alfred (2022) ‘Green investments, fnancial development, and environmental quality in Ghana: evidence from the novel dynamic ARDL simulations approach’. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-17685-y |
| 5 | Kaodui, Li., Jingqin, Zu., Mohammed Musah, Isaac A Mensah, Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu-Akomeah, Shuke Shi, Qian Jiang, ,Stephen K Antwi, Joseph K Agyemang (2022), ‘The link between urbanization, energy consumption, foreign direct investments and CO2 emanations: An empirical evidence from the emerging seven (E7) countries’, Energy Exploration Exploitation, 2022, Vol. 40(2) 477– 500. https://journals.sagepub.com/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/01445987211023854 |
| 6 | Mohammed Musah, Michael Owusu-Akomeah, Frank Boateng, Faisal Iddris, Isaac Adjei Mensah, Stephen Kwadwo Antwi, Joseph Kwasi Agyemang (2021), "Long-run equilibrium relationship between energy consumption and CO 2 emissions: a dynamic, Environmental Science and Pollution, Springer.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356- 021-16360-6 |
| 7 | Mohammed Musah, Michael Owusu-Akomeah, Joseph Dery Nyeadi, Morrison Alfred, Isaac Adjei Mensah (2022)“Financial development and environmental sustainability in West Africa: evidence from heterogeneous and cross- sectionally correlated models”. Environmental Science and Pollution Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16512-8 |
| 8 | Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu-Akomeah, Henry Asante Antwi, Xuhua Hu, Patrick Acheampong (2019) “Evaluation of the robusticity of mutual fund performance in Ghana using Enhanced Resilient Backpropagation Neural Network (ERBPNN) and Fast Adaptive Neural Network Classifier (FANNC)”. Financial Innovation, Springer:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-019-0125-5 |
| 9 | Stephen Owusu Afriyie, Yusheng Kong, Patrick Obeng Danso, Abdul‐Aziz Ibn Musah, Michael Owusu Akomeah, (2019) " Do corporate governance mechanisms and internal control systems matter in reducing mortality rate, The International journal of health planning and management, Wiley: https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.2732 |
| 10 | Michael Owusu-Kyei, Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Stephen Owusu Afriyie. (2023): “Assessing the Influence of Total Quality Management on Customer Satisfaction in the Telecom Industry: A TQM–SERVQUAL Perspective” Businesses MDPI” https://doi.org/10.3390/businesses3020017 |
| 11 | Patrick Obeng Danso, Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Stephen Owusu Afriyie (2020) “Environmental Constraints of Corporate Governance: Evidence in Ghana”. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRSET207236 |
| 12 | Patrick Obeng Danso, Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Stephen Owusu Afriyie (2020): “Analysis of Personality Related Corporate Governance Factors and Performance of Ghana Club 100 Companies”, International Journal Of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT206239 |
| 13 | Michael Owusu-Kyei, Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Stephen Owusu Afriyie (2023) Corporate Governance and Total Quality Management Implementation in The Telecom Sector, Ghana,: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. https://doi.org/10.47772 /IJRISS |
| 14 | Michael Owusu-Kyei, Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Stephen Owusu Afriyie (2023) The Effect of Celebrity Endorsement on Brand Promotion, Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. https://doi.org/10.47772 /IJRISS |
| 15 | Stephen Owusu Afriyie, Yusheng Kong, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Kingsley Appiah, Patrick Obeng Danso (2018). Application of BCG as a Strategic Planning Tool to Assess the Sustainability and Growth of University Programs in a Competitive Market. American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Volume 7, (2018).. |
| 16 | Stephen Owusu Afriyie, Kong Yusheng, L Kaodui, A Emmanuel Caesar, Michael Owusu Akomeah, (2018). Credit Risk Management System of Commercial Banks: An Analysis of the Process. European Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research, Vol.6, No.6, pp.1- 11, (September 2018) |
| 17 | Stephen Owusu Afriyie, Kong Yusheng, C.E Ocloo, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Patrick Obeng Danso. The Valuation of Student Entrepreneurs and their Business Plans Using Factor Analysis. International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research, Vol.6, No.5, pp.1-15, (September 2018) |
| 18 | Michael Owusu Akomeah., Kong, Y., Xuhua, H., Afriyie Owusu, S. (2017). Banking and the Illiterates Miscellany in West Africa: A Fuzzy Importance- Satisfaction Approach. American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (2017). |
| 19 | Michael Owusu Akomeah., Kong, Y., Xuhua, H., Afriyie Owusu, S. (2017). Bearing of Credit Risk Management on Financial Performance: Evidence from Financial Institutions in Ghana. American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (2017) |
| 20 | Michael Owusu Akomeah., Kong, Y., Drah, W K., Obobisa, E S., Afriyie Owusu,S. (2017) Protracting Trials of SME Success in Ghana: A Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchical Process. British Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (2017) |
| 21 | Michael Owusu Akomeah., Kong, Y., Drah W K., Kusi, B., Afriyie Owusu, S. (2017). Re- engineering Mutual Funds Performance in Sub- Saharan Africa: Evidence from the Ghana Stock Exchange. Canadian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (2017). |
| 22 | Michael Owusu Akomeah., Kong Y., Drah W K., Kusi, B., Afriyie Owusu, S. (2017) Volatility and Variability Rewards of Mutual Funds in Ghana Using Jensen Alpha Index (2017). European Journal of Contemporary. Research, Volume 6| Issue 1 | ISSN: 2444-8151 (2017). |
| 23 | Henry Asante Antwi , Zhou Lulin , Mary Opokua Ansong, Basil Kusi, MichealOwusu Akomeah (2017) Artificial Neural Networks and Crowd Wisdom Theories in Health Planning in China: A Comparative Analysis. International Journal of Engineering Research in Technology, Vol3 (5), pp 23 |
| 24 | Henry Asante Antwi, Zhou Lulin, Samuel Owusu Mensah, Ethel Asante Antwi, Michael Owusu Akomeah (2016) Evolution and Application of Crowd Wisdom Techniques in Healthcare Decision Making: An Overview of Ethical and Moral Implications. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research, Vol 3 (5), pp 23 |
| 25 | Basil Kusi, Henry Asante Antwi, Gabriel Nani, Samuel Owusu Mensah, Michael Owusu Akomeah (2016) Modeling and ffective E-Procurement System for Ghana Healthcare Sector: A CriticalReview and Proposal. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology Vol 2 (6) pp-630-640 |
| 26 | Basil Kusi, Henry Asante Antwi, Gabriel Nani, Samuel Owusu Mensah, Michael Owusu Akomeah (2016) Exogenous and Endogenous Factors in E-procurement Adoption among Ghanaian Hospitals: A Co-Integration Analysis. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology Vol 2 (6) pp-653-662 |
| 27 | Basil Kusi, Henry Asante Antwi, Gabriel Nani, Samuel Owusu Mensah, Michael Owusu Akomeah (2016) Modeling an Effective E-Procurement System for Ghana’s Healthcare Sector: A Critical Review and Proposal. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol 2 (6) pp-641-652 |
| 28 | Basil Kusi, Henry Asante Antwi, Gabriel Nani, Samuel Owusu Mensah, Michael Owusu Akomeah (2016) Exogenous and Endogenous Factors in E-procurement Adoption among Ghanaian Hospitals: A Co-Integration Analysis. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology Vol 2 (6) pp-653-662 |
| 29 | Acheampong, P., Zhiwen, L., Abubakar, R., Henry Asante Antwi., Michael Owusu Akomeah, (2016). Stimulants of Online Shopping Behaviour among Chinese Millenials in China. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 6(5), 331-349. |
| 30 | Acheampong, P., Zhiwen, L., Henry Asante Antwi, Boateng, F., Owusu Akomeah, M Boadu, A. B. (2017). Engaging Constructive Modelling Concepts to Augment Supply Chain Management Decisions in Ghana's Health Sector. European Journal of Contemporary Research, 6(1) |
| 31 | Otu – Larbi Siaw and Michael Owusu Akomeah (2015). The Impact of Capital and Operating Expenditure on Performance and Quality of Mobile Services Delivered to Customers. DEA and PCA Approach. ADRRI Journal of Engineering and Technology. Michael Owusu Akomeah (2015). Working Capital Management and Profitability of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Ghana. ADRRI Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. |
| 32 | Otu – Larbi Siaw, Michael Owusu Akomeah, Fiifi Okyere Amaning (2015). Applying a Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process to Demand Considerations of Households Opting for Mortgage Loans. Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research (2015) |
| DATE | DEGREE/QUALIFICATION | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Research Area: Forensic Accounting and Corporate Governance | Jiangsu University (School of Finance and Economics) |
| 2018 | Ph.D. (Management Science-Finance Option) | Jiangsu University-China, Zhenjiang-Jiangsu Province, China |
| 2018 | Postgraduate Certificate (IHEP) | Coventry University, Coventry-United Kingdom |
| 2012 | MBA (Accounting and Finance) | University of Professional Studies-Accra, Accra- Ghana |
| 2008 | B.Sc. Accounting | Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua |
| ICA (GH) | Institute of Chartered Accountants |
| DATE | POSITION HELD |
|---|---|
| August 2018-Current | Senior Lecturer, Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra. |
| February 2014 to July 2019 | Lecturer Ghana Technology University College, Tesano- Accra |
| January 2021-Current | Dean of Student Affairs, Ghana Communication Technology University |
| December 2019 to December 2020 | Ag. Dean of Students Ghana Communication Technology University, Tesano-Accra, Ghana |
| March 2019 to February 2021 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow Jiangsu University (School of Finance and Economics), Zhenjiang- Jiangsu Province, China |
| March 2019 to November 2019 | Head of Department (Accounting and Finance) Ghana Technology University, Tesano-Accra, Ghana |
| November 2018 to September 2019 | Part-Time Lecturer University of Cape Coast - CoDE, Accra, Ghana |
| May 2014 to Current | Managing Partner Revealers Company Limited, Accra |
| January 2013 to December 2016 | Part-Time Lecturer GIMPA, ACCRA |
| March 2009 to December 2019 | Part-Time Lecturer Gate Management Institute, Accra |
| February 2016 to December 2019 | Part-Time Lecturing and Consultant BT Institute, Accra |
| February 2010 to May 2011 | Graduate Assistant University of Professional Studies-Accra, Legon-Accra |
| September 2009 to June 2011 | Account Officer Target Link Ghana Limited, Accra |
| August 2008 to May 2009 | Teaching Assistant (National Service) University of Professional Studies-Accra, Legon-Accra |
| August 2019 | Senior Lecturer:– Date: Financial Risk Management – Ghana Communication Technology University, MLevel |
| August 2019 | Senior Lecturer |
| September 2019 – December 2020 | Senior Lecturer Corporate Finance - Ghana Communication Technology University, Level 400 |
| May 2021 – August 2021 | Senior Lecturer. :: Introduction to Accounting - Ghana Communication Technology University, Levels 100 |
| SELECTED AWARDS/RECOGNITION |
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| Faculty liaison |
| Online curriculum interface |
| Presentation development |
| Event organization |
| Course materials creation |
| Literature analysis |
| World-Class literature scholar (Peer Review Articles) |
| Journal publication procedures |
| Individual mentoring |
| Advising skills |
| Student records management |
| Classroom management |
| Student progress reporting |
| Assignment monitoring |
| DATE | SELECTED AWARDS/RECOGNITION |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Lecturer –Teaching category (Ghana Technology University College) |
| 2019 | Best Lecturer –Research and Publications category (Ghana Technology University College:) |
| 2019 | Best Lecturer – University Services category (Ghana Technology University College) |
| 2019 | Overall Best Lecturer |
Dr. Afua Frempong-Kore is the University Librarian at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU). She holds both an MPhil and an MA in Information Studies from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a PhD from the University of South Africa (UNISA).
She is a highly motivated lady and a team player who is ready to learn from all manner of persons. Her research interests include collection management, user education, the use of social media in academic libraries, and total quality management. Dr. Frempong-Kore is a member of the Ghana Library Association (GLA) and the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH).
She is recognized for her organized, analytical, and personable approach, as well as her strong team collaboration and leadership skills. She is a member of the academic board and library board. In addition to her role as University Librarian, she serves as an adjunct lecturer and has fourteen publications to her credit.
| No. | PUBLICATION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Afua Frempong Kore. The relevance of collection development policy in the Collection development of Maranatha University college and Ghana Christian University College Libraries (2012) Library Philosophy and practice e-journal 4997. |
| 2 | Krampah Akoto Bitterman Bennedicta and Frempong Kore Afua., Impact of social media on academic performance of undergraduate students in Ghana communications Technology University (2021) Library philosophy and practice (e-Journal). |
| 3 | Ameyaw, S & Frempong-Kore, Afua. (2021) Records management practice practices in Ghana Tertiary Institutions: A case study of Ghana Communication Technology University. UDS international Journal of development, 7(2), 461-472 |
| 4 | Afua Frempong Kore, Bennedicta Krampah Akoto Bitterman and Gorden Derby Collection development practices in academic libraries in Ghana: the case study of Ghana Communications Technology University library. United International Journal of research and technology (UIJRT) 3 (9), PP. 37-45 |
| 5 | Afua Frempong Kore (2022) “Effects of donation on collection development of private academic libraries in Ghana: A case study of Central University” Library Philosophy and Practice. |
| 6 | Frempong Kore A, A Ameyaw,S., and Asante E. (2022) Disaster Preparedness in Selected University Libraries in Ghana. ADRRI Journal (Multidisciplinary), |
| 7 | Krampah Akoto Bitterman Bennedicta and Frimpong Kore Afua., “Resource Acquisition and the Role of Collection Development Policy in the Development of Ghana communications Technology University Library Collection” (2022). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal) |
| 8 | Afua Frempong Kore and Bitterman BKA., The use of Collection and Services of Academic Libraries in Ghana: a case study of Ghana communications Technology University, Accra Ghana. United International Journal for Research and Technology (UIJRT) 2(6), PP 1-9 |
| 9 | Afua Frempong Kore. The role of donation on collection development in Ghana Communication Technology University Library. International Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Vol 3 issue 6 |
| 10 | Afua Frempong Kore (2020) Donation as a source of acquisition in Trinity Theological Seminary and Ghana Christian University College Libraries. ADRRI Journal of Art and social sciences, |
| 11 | Abubakar A & Frempong-Kore A (2022) Adoption, Training and Satisfaction of ICT Usage in Private Academic Libraries in Ghana. International Journal of Humanities and social sciences studies (IJHSSS) |
| 12 | Samuel Ameyaw, Charles Nana Eleduh Amoah, Afua Frempong-Kore, (2024) Who are the Culprits? Evaluation of Theft and Mutilation of Academic Library Materials: Experience from the Walton Whaley Library INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP, 9(3), 47-74 ISSN: 2474-3542.
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| 13 | Ameyaw Samuel, Ghana Afua Frempong-Kore, Ghana Bitherman Benedicta Krampah Akoto. (2022). An Albatross on the Neck: Social Media use and its Effects on Students’ Academic Performance in Ghana: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies Vol.8, No.2, pp.35-52 |
| DATE | DEGREE/QUALIFICATION | INSTITUTION | 2021- Date | PHD Candidate | University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | MPHIL Information Studies | University of Ghana, Accra |
| 1997-1998 | MA Information Studies | University of Ghana, Accra |
| POSITION |
|---|
| University Librarian |
| Acting University Librarian |
| Head Librarian |
| Tutor |
| CONFERENCES / SEMINARS |
|---|
| Sept. 2019 International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE) 2019 |
| Sept 2016 Second CARLIGH International Conference at INSTI |
| July 2014: First CARLIGH International Conference at INSTI |
| November 2013: LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: Proposal writing, Change |
| Management, Staff Management, Budgeting and Grants Management. |
| JUNE 2013: Strategic Planning Workshop, organized by INASP, CARLIGH Secretariat, CSIR |
| FEBRUARY 2013: Searching e-resource databases, Ghana-Korea Centre, University of Ghana. |
| APRIL 2009: Trends in Librarianship, Information Resource Centre, American Embassy, Accra. |
| MARCH 2009: DATAD and International Advocacy Seminar on Institutional Repositories, Airport West Hotel, Accra. |
| JANUARY 2009: Information Literacy and Curriculum Development, University of Education, Winneba. |
| JUNE 2008: Power Point Presentation and Internet Research, Information Resource Centre, American Embassy, Accra. |
| May 2008: - Author Workshop by Emerald - Aluka Digital Training by Aluka - Customer Care by CARLIGH, ICT Centre, University of Ghana. |
| APRIL 2008: Author Publishing, Research and Online Usage and dissemination of Author Works – By Emerald, ICT Centre, University of Ghana. |
| AWARDS / HONOURS |
|---|
| Meritorious Award – Ten years of service to the university community |
Holds an MA in Gender, Peace and Security from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in collaboration with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). An individual with remarkable communication skills and quick to learn with an eye for details.
Currently working with Ghana Communication Technology University Library as a Senior Administrative Assistant in – charge of circulation and reference services. I can adopt to changing environment, have good interpersonal skills and a team player.
Research Interest: Reference services, user information, circulation services and Gender Misrepresentation.
Currently pursuing an MA Information Studies, holds BA Information Studies and Sociology & Diploma in Archives Administration from university of Ghana. A Senior library Assistant of the Ghana Communication Technology University Library, Accra main campus. Currently a Technical services librarian in charge of Cataloging and Classification.
Research interest: Effective Library Management System and Collection Building and Management
