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Michael Owusu Tabiri (Ph.D)

University Chaplain / Coordinator-GCTU Language Centre

  • Profile



    Michael Owusu Tabiri holds a Ph.D. in Language Sciences with a specialization in Sociolinguistics and Language Didactics from the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny de Cocody, Côte d’Ivoire. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Education, Winneba, in the Department of Applied Linguistics. He attended Sunyani Secondary School and proceeded to Mount Mary Training College at Somanya where he was trained as a French and English teacher.

    He holds an Honours degree (French Major) from the University of Cape Coast where he read Religion and English up to levels 200 and 300, respectively. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Philosophy degree in French Language/Linguistics from the University of Ghana, Legon. Michael Owusu Tabiri also holds a Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Education, Winneba.

    He holds a Diploma in Ministry Studies from Victory International School of Ministry, a Diploma in Missions and Community Development from the Living Word School of Ministry, CUC-Ghana and Diploma in French Proficiency (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française-DELF B2- Village du Bénin, Togo/France). His research interests include Language Sciences, Language Technology, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language Didactics, Second/Third Language teaching, Critical Discourse Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics and Error Analysis.

    Michael has authored 22 peer-reviewed journal articles, a book, two book chapters, and 32 publications in national dailies. He is also an editor, reviewer, and proofreader. He teaches French at the Undergraduate level and English Proficiency at the Language Centre where he serves as the coordinator. Michael serves as the University Chaplain.

    Dr Michael Owusu Tabiri has attended conferences and seminars, presenting papers in Ghana, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Hungary, the United Kingdom and Turkey.

  • Publications

    No. PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS-ARTICLES
    1 Fenyi, D.A., Kongo, A.E., Tabiri, M.O., Jones-Mensah, I.(2023). English speaking anxiety among English-major tertiary students in Ghana, International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 12(3), pp. 1716–1726
    2 Tabiri M.O., Jones-Mensah I, Kongo A.E., Budu, G. (2022). Difficulties in Identifying the English Determiner System Among EFL students in Ghana: The Case of Francophone Students, Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, Vol. 12, No. 3, 2022, 256-264.
    3 Tabiri, M.O., Jones-Mensah, I., Fenyi, D.A., & Asunka, S. (2022). Challenges of online learning of English/French language in higher education in Ghana. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 18(1), 207-222. Doi: 10.52462/jlls.176.
    4 Jones- Mensah, I., Tabiri, M.O., Fenyi, D.A., Kongo, A.E. & Amexo, D. (2022). Vocabulary Knowledge of Collocation in Business Texts: A Case of ESL Tertiary Students. Available online at globets.org/journal International Journal of Education, Technology and Science. 2(1) 001–023.
    5 Tabiri, M.O. (2022). Utilisation des TIC dans l'apprentissage du français langue étrangère au Ghana. Collection FLE/FLA (Français langue étrangère/le français et les langues en Afrique) (VOL.3 No 6, Septembre 2022 ISBN 978-2-493659-14-9).
    6 Tabiri, M.O. (2022). Les problèmes liés à l'utilisation des TIC dans l'apprentissage du français langue étrangère au Ghana - No 10 Vol.4, De la Revue DELLA/Afrique
    7 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). L’enseignement/ apprentissage en ligne du français langue étrangère au Ghana : quels avantages d’un recours au numérique ? Akofena Numéro 4, Vol.3 pp. 195-200.
    8 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). Francophone students’ errors in Reading and Comprehension Examination, in Teaching English to Francophone Learners in Africa: Issues in Language Skills Development, Dagasso, E., Kouamé, K. & Siéwoué, M.D. (editors). Cheik Anta Diop Publishing, Douala Cameroon.
    9 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). Francophone Students’ Errors in Translation. in Teaching English to Francophone Learners in Africa: Issues in Language Skills Development, Dagasso, E., Kouamé, K. & Siéwoué, M.D. (editors). Cheik Anta Diop Publishing, Douala Cameroon.
    10 Tabiri, M.O., & Jones-Mensah, I. (2021). Fossilization among university students - A concern of SLA in Ghana, Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Research in Social Sciences, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary: Diamond Scientific Publishing, 115-128.
    11 Fenyi, K., Jones-Mensah, I., Tabiri, M.O., & Owusu, E. (2021). Teaching Listening Skills in Senior High Schools in Ghana-Issues and Directions, JEE(Journal of English Education) Vol. 7 No. 1 P-ISSN: 2459-9719, E-ISSN 2597-7091 DOL: https://doi.org/10.30606/jee
    12 Tabiri, M.O., & Jones-Mensah, I. (2020). Analyzing the use of subjunctive mood among university students in Ghana, 6th International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, GlobELT 2020, Turkey (Publication in Conference Proceedings), ISBN: 978-605-82371-5-5
    13 Jones-Mensah, I. & Tabiri, M.O. (2020). Review of Literature on Coherence and Cohesion in Text Quality among ESL Students, 6th International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, GlobELT 2020, Turkey (Publication in Conference Proceedings), ISBN: 978-605-82371-5-5
    14 Tabiri, M.O. (2019). Same-sex marriage: secular and religious views. Journal of Educational System, 3 (1), 2019, pp 04-10
    15 Tabiri, M.O. (2018). Empowering the Ghanaian Youth for Accelerated Development, International Journal of Technology and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 1, Issue 1, June 2018, Page 57-66, ISSN: 2637-3505.
    16 Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Language transfer: The case of teleconferencing teaching/learning in English Language at the Ghana Technology University College, International Journal of English Language and Linguistics Research, European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, ISSN 2053-6305(Print), ISSN 2053-6313(online), Vol.5, No. 4, pp. 30-41
    17 Tabiri, M.O., and Budu, G. (2017). Difficulties Francophone learners go through in Ghana: The Case of Ghana Technology University College, International Research in Education, Macrothink Institute, ISSN 2327-5499, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 72-85
    18 Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Déviations des médias sociaux chez les étudiants universitaires au Ghana. Revue Traduction et Langues 16 (1), 84-97.
    19 Tabiri, M.O. (2016) Teaching Reported Speech through Communicative Language Teaching and Principled Eclecticism approaches: the Case of Ghana Technology University College, International Journal of English Language Teaching, European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, ISSN 2055-0820(Print), ISSN 2055-0839(Online)Vol. 4, No.10, pp.71-81.
    20 Tabiri, M.O. (2016), Teaching Francophone learners English Vocabulary without Resorting to the Use of L1 and L2, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science Direct, Elsevier, Volume/Issue: 232, pp.591-599.
    21 Tabiri, M.O. (2015), Perennial problem of floods in Accra: What is the way forward? International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Technology, Vol. 2 Issue 3, ISSN: 2394-2975(Online), 2394-6814(Print)
    22 Tabiri, M.O. (2015), Teleconferencing Teaching and Learning in English: The Case of Staff and Faculty of Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey, Calavi- Benin, International Journal of Innovative Research and Development Vol. 4, Issue 12, ISSN: 2278-0211.
    No. RESEARCH RELATED STUDIES (THESIS/LONG ESSAY/PROJECT)
    a. Tabiri, M.O. (2023). Les TIC dans l'enseignement-apprentissage du français au Ghana: les problèmes théoriques et méthodologiques (The Use of ICT in the teaching and learning of French in Ghana: Theoretical and Methodological Problems). PhD Thesis in Language Sciences, Cocody: Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d'Ivoire.
    b. Tabiri, M.O. (2019). Deviations in the use of English among university students: The Case Study of Pentecost University College and Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra. Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (M.Ed. TESL Thesis), University of Education, Winneba.
    c. Tabiri, M.O. (2012). Impact du Twi et de l’anglais sur l’apprentissage du français langue étrangère au Ghana : Le cas des apprenants de Prempeh College, d’Opoku Ware SHS et de PRESEC-Legon. M.Phil. Thesis, Accra: University of Ghana, Legon.
    d. Tabiri, M.O. (2007). L’étude de la langue dans Abboki ou l`appel de la côte de Halilou Sabbo Mahamadou. BA Thesis, Cape Coast: University of Cape Coast.
    e. Tabiri, M.O. (1999) Le problème de l’exode rural dans Abboki ou l`appel de la côte de Halilou Sabbo Mahamadou. Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ Long Essay/Project, Somanya : Mount Mary Training College.
    No. BOOKS
    1 Tabiri, M.O. (2012). Simplified French for Beginners and Senior High Schools, Osavanna Publications, Accra
    2 Tabiri, M.O. (2001). French Made Easy for JSS and Early SSS Students, Jimtex Printing Press, Sunyani.
    No. PUBLICATION IN NATIONAL DAILIES
    1 Tabiri, M.O. (2024). Ghana Communication Technology University's State-of-the-Art Sports Complex: A Testament to Holistic Student Development. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1295691/ghana-communication-technology-universitys-state.html
    2 Tabiri, M.O. (2024). Putting on red on the pretext of observing love celebration: Valentine. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1292723/putting-on-red-on-the-pretext-of-observing-love.html
    3 Tabiri, M.O. (2023). Ghana Communication Technology University is promoting nation-building activities: Let’s phase out Valentine’s Day Celebration! Modern Ghana Publications. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1211319/ghana-communication-technology-university-is-promo.html
    4 Tabiri, M.O. (2023). Let's celebrate Honourable Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister for Education, Modern Ghana Publications. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1233558/lets-celebrate-honourable-reverend-john-ntim-ford.html
    5 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). LGBTIQA+ in Ghana: What is the Way Forward? Modern Ghana Publications. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1109819/lgbtiqa-in-ghana-what-is-the-way-forward.html
    6 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). Political deviations: What is the way forward? Modern Ghana Publications. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1093661/political-deviations-what-is-the-way-forward.html
    7 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). False or Fabulous/Genuine Prophets? Modern Ghana Publications. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1092898/false-or-fabulousgenuine-prophets.html
    8 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). Fixing or flawing the country? Modern Ghana Publications. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1092485/fixing-or-flawing-the-country.html
    9 Tabiri, M.O. (2021). Sharing scrupulous or unscrupulous messages? Modern Ghana Publications. Available Online: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1091622/sharing-scrupulous-or-unscrupulous-messages.html
    10 Tabiri, M.O. (2020). Can we still “church’ with suspension? Daily Graphic, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra.
    11 Tabiri, M.O. (2020). Entrenching distance learning in Ghana, Daily Graphic, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra. (26-03-2020) Available online
    12 Tabiri, M.O. (2020). Decision to stop CSE commendable, Daily Graphic, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra, (02-01-2020) Available online.
    13 Tabiri, M.O. (2019). Preventing probable problems of double track-system in Ghana, Daily Graphic, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra.
    14 Tabiri, M.O. (2019). Resentment or resolution? Daily Graphic, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra.
    15 Tabiri, M.O. (2018) Celebrating our living legends/leaders, phasing out posthumous observances, Daily Graphic, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, page 07, No.20862, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra (Available online).
    16 Tabiri, M.O. (2018) Exposing or eradicating corruption? The role of investigative journalism in Africa (2018) Daily Graphic. (Available online)
    17 Tabiri, M.O. (2018) Independence or idealism? (2018) Daily Graphic
    18 Tabiri, M.O. (2018) Promoting prosperity or poverty? (2018) Daily Graphic
    19 Tabiri, M.O. (2018) Marital deviations: what is the way forward? (2018), Daily Graphic
    20 Tabiri, M.O. (2018): Political deviations in Africa: what is the way forward? Thursday, March 15, 2018, Daily Graphic, Page 10
    21 Tabiri, M.O. (2018): Academic deviations in Ghana: what is the way forward? , Saturday, February 17, 2018,Daily Graphic, Page 08.
    22 Tabiri, M.O. (2017): Christian deviations in Ghana: what is the way forward? , Tuesday, December 19, 2017, Daily Graphic, page 10. (Available online)
    23 Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Celebrating or criticising? Daily Graphic, Wednesday, October 4, 2017, page 26, No. 20500, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra.
    24 Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Eradicating lynching from Ghana, Daily Graphic, Wednesday, June 13, 2017, page 07, No. 20400, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra. (Available online)
    25 Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Let’s listen instead of scoffing, Daily Graphic, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, page 59, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra. Available online
    26 Tabiri, M.O., (2017) The 7 Is – gateway to accelerated development after the 60thIndependence Day celebration, Daily Graphic, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, page 07, No. 20321, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra.
    27 Tabiri, M.O., (2017) Love or lust? Daily Graphic, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, page 41, No. 20309, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd, Accra.
    28 Tabiri, M.O. (2016) Philanthropists or politicians? Daily Graphic, Monday, November 28, 2016, page 33, No. 20240, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Accra. Available online.
    29 Tabiri, M.O. (2016): The 7Cs – Panacea for leadership problems, Daily Graphic, Friday, September 16, 2016, page 10, No. 20178, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd Accra.
    30 Tabiri, M.O. (2016) Pragmatics approaches to perennial floods in Ghana, Daily Graphic, Monday, June 6, 2016, page 61, No. 20090, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd.,Accra .
    31 Tabiri, M.O. (2016) Tribute to Apostle Samuel A.P. Saakwa (1934-2016) - A Soldier-cum-Apostle of Christ par excellence, Daily Graphic, Saturday, May 7, 2016, page 8, No. 20065, ISSN: 0855-1529, Graphic Communications Group Ltd.,Accra.
    32 Tabiri, M.O. (2015), The Legacies of Bishop Paul Owusu Tabiri (Founder of Bethel Prayer Ministry Int.), Daily Guide, Ghana 4th June 2015, page 4. Available online.

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    Ph.D in Language Sciences Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny de Cocody, Côte d’Ivoire
    Master of Philosophy in French Language/Linguistics University of Ghana, Legon
    Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language University of Education, Winneba,
    BA(Hons),
    Diploma in French Proficiency (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française-DELF B2- Village du Bénin Togo/France

  • Professional Training

    Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’- Mount Mary Training College, Somanya.
    Diploma in Ministry Studies from Victory International School of Ministry .
    Diploma in Missions and Community Development from the Living Word School of Ministry, CUC-Ghana

  • Positions Held/Served

    Coordinator-GCTU Language Centre, Acting Head-Department of General Studies, University Chaplain, Reverend Minister (Bethel Prayer Ministry International), Editor, Reviewer and Proofreader, BETSA National President, Evangelism President (GHAFES-UCC), Schools and Villages Visitation Secretary (GHAFES-UCC), Vice President (Scripture Union, Sunyani Secondary School).

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Language Sciences, Language Technology, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language Didactics, Second/Third Language teaching, Critical Discourse Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics and Error Analysis.

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    Tabiri, M.O. (2022). Learning Languages Online in Higher Education in Ghana during COVID-19 pandemic, Keynote Speaker, 6th International Conference on Education, Technology and Science, GLOBETS 2022, Cyprus, 3-6 April 2022.
    Tabiri, M.O. (2022). The use of the English determiner system among Francophone students in Ghana: A study of three public universities, Inter-University Conference for Doctoral Studies at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. (January 2022).
    Tabiri, M.O., & Jones-Mensah, I. (2021). Fossilization among university students - A concern of SLA in Ghana, The 2nd World Conference on Research in Social Sciences, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
    Tabiri, M.O., Jones- Mensah, I., Fenyi, D.A. & Kongo, A.E. (2021). "Identification of the English determiner system among EFL students in Ghana: The Case of Francophone students" 7th International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, GlobELT 2021, Turkey, November 4‐6, 2021 in Antalya, Turkey.
    Jones- Mensah, I., Tabiri, M.O., Fenyi, D.A., & Kongo, A.E .(2021). "Vocabulary knowledge in collocation in business text: A Case of ESL tertiary students”, 5th International Conference on Education, Technology and Science, GLOBETS 2021 Conference, November 4‐6, 2021, Antalya, Turkey.
    Kongo, A.E., Jones- Mensah, I., Tabiri, M.O., & Fenyi, D.A. (2021). "Morphemic patterns of pharmaceutical brand names on Ghanaian markets", 7th International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, GlobELT 2021, Turkey, November 4‐6, 2021 Antalya, Turkey.
    Tabiri, M.O., & Jones-Mensah, I. (2020). Analyzing the use of subjunctive mood among university students in Ghana, 6th International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, GlobELT 2020, Turkey.
    Tabiri, M.O., & Jones-Mensah, I. (2020). Review of Literature on Coherence and Cohesion in Text Quality among ESL Students, 6th International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, GlobELT 2020, Turkey.
    Tabiri, M.O. & Ofori, P.P. (2019). “The use of emojis among university students on social media platforms”, 2nd International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE 2019), organised by Ghana Technology University College in collaboration.
    Tabiri, M.O (2019). "Assessing social media deviations among university students in Ghana" 2019 ICCMA International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications.
    Tabiri, M.O. (2019). Analysing Francophone students’ errors in Reading and Comprehension Examination, AICSSH, Cambridge, Shortlisted abstract published online.
    Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Online teaching and learning in French (L3): The case of Ghana Technology University College, International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship, organised by Ghana Technology University College in collaboration with Coventry University, United Kingdom, June 13 -14, 2017.
    Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Empowering the Ghanaian youth for accelerated development, International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship, organised by Ghana Technology University College in collaboration with Coventry University, United Kingdom, June 13 -14, 2017.
    Tabiri, M.O. (2016). Teaching Francophone learners English Vocabulary without Resorting to the Use of L1 and L2., International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language, GlobELT 2016, Antalya, Turkey.
    Tabiri, M.O. (2016). Language transfer: The case of teleconferencing teaching/learning at the Ghana Technology University College International Conference on “MOOCs, Informal Language Learning, and Mobility”, The Department of Languages at The Open University (UK).
    January 2024, Grant Writing Seminar, Organized by Directorate for Research, Innovation and Consultancy, Ghana Communication Technology University.
    May 2023, Qualitative Research Publication, Organized by Directorate for Research, Innovation and Consultancy, Ghana Communication Technology University.
    June- July 26, 2021, Research Writing in the Social Sciences (2021), AuthorAID and INASP, UK.
    May-June 2021 International Research Workshop (Research Capacity Building Virtual Workshop) for Researchers, Faculty and Staff Members, Organized by Ghana Communication Technology University.
    2019 University of Education, Winneba, Graduate School and GRASAG- PhD students’ Seminar on The Arts and Skills of Public Speaking and Presentation.
    2016 Faculty Development Seminar, Ghana Technology University College
    2015 Continuous Professional Development Workshop on Effective Teaching and Assessment, Ghana Technology University College (17th- 18th August 2015)
    2014 Online Teaching/Learning, Ghana Technology University College, Accra
    2013 Le stage de formation pour enseignants de français langue étrangère au niveau lycée, au CREF, Accra du 8 au 12 juillet 2013.
    2011 Training Workshop on “Thesis Writing” organized by the School of Graduate Studies, University of Ghana, Legon
    2010 Training Workshop on “Planning and Managing Graduate Research” organized by The School of Graduate Studies, University of Ghana, Legon (20th -21st May 2010)
    2010 Springboard 2010 Road show Conference on Investment, Planning, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Excellence
    2008 Le stage de formation continue des professeurs de français de la Greater Accra Region sur la Réforme de l’Éducation Nationale 2007, au CREF, Accra du 26 au 28 juin 2008.
    Tabiri, M.O. (2018) Language transfer: the case of teleconferencing teaching/learning in English language at the Ghana Technology University College (28-03-2018).
    Tabiri, M.O. (2017). Teaching Francophone learners English Vocabulary without Resorting to the Use of L1 and L2, Faculty of Informatics, Ghana Technology University College, Tesano campus- Accra (01-03-2017)
    Tabiri, M.O. (2015), Teleconferencing Teaching and Learning in English: The Case of Staff and Faculty of Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey, Calavi- Benin, (27-10-2015)

  • Honours/Awards

    A recipient of several Certificates of Excellence for reviewing manuscripts/papers.
    An expert reviewer with AEIC.
    Selected by the University of Ghana, Legon and UN to participate in the 48th UN Graduate Study Programme in Geneva, Switzerland (July 2010).
    Nominated for Faculty of Informatics Excellence Award, 2015, Ghana Technology University College.
    Excellence Award of Bethel Prayer Ministry International in 2003

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William Asamoah Owusu

Lecturer, Marketing Department

  • Profile



    I am a lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Ghana Communication Technology University. I have also been a marketing and entrepreneurship lecturer at Dominion University College and Regent University College in Ghana. At Regent, I was doubling as the Director of Educational Support Services, with the duty of bridging the gap between students and industry.

  • Publications

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    Master of Business Administration (Marketing option) University of Leicester, United Kingdom
    Associate Postgraduate Certificate in Microfinance for Development University of Greenwich
    BSc. Agriculture Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

  • Professional Training

    I am an associate member of AdvanceHE (Teaching Skills Masterclass - TSMC), APM Group (Accrediting Professionals in Project Management PRINCE2) (all in The United Kingdom), EMES International Research Network and Association of African Entrepreneurs.

  • Positions Held/Served

    In addition to lecturing presently, I am a Coordinator of Entrepreneurship and a member of the Research and Innovation Committee in the Business School.

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    My research interests include social entrepreneurship, indigenous entrepreneurship, small & medium enterprise development, scaling and Internationalisation of firms through constrained-based innovations in Emerging Markets.

    In my role as an academic, I have taught students causes like entrepreneurship, innovation management, principles of marketing, marketing management, international business management and other entrepreneurship and marketing related courses. I also offer my expertise to numerous high-profile organisations in public, private, NGO, and SME sectors.

    I am passionate about agribusiness because of my background and experience as an Agricultural Extension Officer with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Ghana. I assisted rural farmers in the best practices of producing, processing and marketing farm products for livelihood. In addition, I delivered entrepreneurial training to service users in the cottage industry with emphasis on ornamental plants, fruit & vegetable production and marketing as an Outreach Employment Officer at Heritage Care in London, the United Kingdom.

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    DATE CONEFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
    May 3&4, 2024 Bricolage in Frugal Innovation: Insights on Sustainable Social Entrepreneurship in Ghana>> 9th Annual Emerging Markets Institute. PhD Research Conference at Cornel University, SC Johnson College of Business, Ithaca, New York-USA.
    April 26 & 27, 2023 “Making do” with Waste: The Resourcing Behaviour of Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Period of Crises. Insights from Ghana>> Paper presented during the 8th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development, April 26 - 27, 2023, Univ. for Professional Studies, Accra – Ghana (with Adom, K. and Mensah, K.).
    Sept. 11 & 12, 2019 Operationalizing Bricolage in Social Entrepreneurship: Empirical Evidence from Ghana>> Paper presented during the 2nd International Conference on Education, Technology & Entrepreneurship at Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana (with Kwarteng, C.).
    August 17-18, 2016 Financing Social Entrepreneurship in an Era of Resource Scarcity>> Paper presented during the 4th University of Ghana Business School Conference on Business and Development.
    April 21-22, 2016 Models of Social Entrepreneurship. An Overview>> Paper presented at 2nd International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development, April 21 - 22, 2016, Univ. for Professional Studies, Accra - Ghana
    July 1-4, 2013 Social Entrepreneurship: Effectuation and Bricolage Approaches to Venture Establishment in West Africa>> Paper presented during the 4th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise "If Not For Profit, For What? And How?" University of Liege, Belgium
    May 22-24, 2013 Bricolage Approach to Venture Establishment in Africa>> Workshop at Center for Research on Entrepreneurial Change and Innovative Strategies (CRECIS), Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain School of Management, Belgium
    May 6, 2013 Social Entrepreneurship and Resource Mobilization in Africa>> 4th Belgian Entrepreneurship Research Day (BERD) at Université Libre de Bruxelles, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, Brussels, Belgium (with Janssen, F.) [http://www.solvay.edu/icite/events]

  • Honours/Awards

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Lydia Serwaah Asare

Assistant Registrar, Quality Assurance

  • Profile



    Ms. Lydia Serwaah Asare is a chartered professional administrator and management consultant with over 20 years of work experience in office management, quality assurance, customer experience, and project management.

    Before the attainment of the Chartered Professional in Administration and Management Consultancy from the Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultancy(CIAMC), She held a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Total Quality Management, a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Management Studies, a High National Diploma in Secretaryship and Management Studies from the University of Professional Studies, the Central University and the Accra Technical University respectively.

    Ms. Asare is a multifaceted professional with exceptional experience in local and international institutions. She is currently an Assistant Registrar in charge of quality assurance-related activities such as monitoring, auditing, and evaluation at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU).

    Prior to Ms Asare joining GCTU in 2013, she worked as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at TechMahindra Ghana (Airtel Ghana Call Centre), a Quality Assurance Specialist at Vodafone Ghana, and a Customer Service Executive at Exzeed Call Centre, Ghana.

    She believes that quality assurance is everyone’s responsibility. However, the philosophy of “doing it right” begins with the Quality Officer who sets the tone for culture excellence and accountability that ensures that everyone is working towards a common goal of delivery high- quality outcomes.

  • Publications

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    2023 Chartered Management Consultant certificate. Chartered Institute of Administrators and Consultants - Ghana
    May-Nov. 2022 Chartered Professional Administrator certificate. Chartered Institute of Administrators and Consultants - Ghana
    2014- 2016 MBA Total Quality Management University of Professional Studies
    2005 - 2009 BSc. Management Studies Central University
    2000 - 2003 HND Secretaryship and Management Studies Accra Technical University
    1996 - 1998 SSCE Certificate (Secretaryship) Winneba Secondary School

  • Professional Training

    DATE TRAINING
    4th May, 2024 Building Strategic Working Relationships facilitated by Prof. George Amoako, from Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultancy (CIAMC)
    February, 2023 Customer Experience Seminars, by GCTU Pro-Vice Chancellor- Prof. Robert Ebo Hinson
    24th May 2023 Creation of Quality Assurance-Centered Culture at GCTU by Prof. Kofi Awusabo -Asare
    25th November, 2023 Reshaping Education: Aligning Assessment with Curriculum and Delivery, and the Role of Professionals in Reshaping the Process of Education by Dr. Daniel Baffour-Awuah from CIAMC.
    23rd June, 2022 Understanding the Higher Education Sector in Ghana.- GCTU Registrar
    July, 2022 Report, Memo and Circular writing by Dr. Moses Abhor, Registrar, Takoradi Technical University
    24th August, 2022 Effective Communication for Improving Personal and Organizational Culture- by Rev. Prof. Ivy Drafor-Amenyah, Business School, University of Ghana, Legon
    2nd August, 2022 Workplace Ethics – Theory and Practice by Mr. Yaw Ofori-Amanfo, Head, Guidance and Counseling Directorate, GCTU
    September 2022 Academic Quality Assurance and Audit, by Prof. William Gariba and Prof Akwasi Acheampong Anning. From KNUST
    November 2022 Enhancing professional practice through ethical discipline and networking
    September, 2021 Certificate in Quality of Service, Monitoring and Evaluation
    August, 2021 Female INPRIES STEM Research Workshops
    March, 2020 Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Projects, 2016 -
    November, 2019 A 3-Day Workshop for GCTU on Public University Administration, Internal Audit and Governance.
    July, 2019 Certificate in Managing a Strategic Project Management Office organized by Coventry University.
    June, 2018 A 2-Week Power Excel Programme organized by GCTU
    September. 2014. Certificate in Introduction of Technology Enhanced Learning. (2017).
    May,2014 Project Management Certified by International Organization for Capacity Building (IOCB)
    May,2014 Organizational Leadership and Development certified International Organization for Capacity Building (IOCB)
    August, 2007 Leadership/Coaching Skills and Team Building by Ernst & Young.
    January, 2006 Customer Experienced by Vodafone Ghana

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Kofi Asamoah Owusu-Ansah (ChPA, MBA, BA, Dip)

Assistant Registrar, Office of the Registrar

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    Mr. Kofi Asamoah Owusu-Ansah is an Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Registrar at the Ghana Communication Technology University. He is currently the Head of the Registrar’s Secretariat. Mr. Owusu-Ansah has been employed with the University since 2013 and has served in several capacities. He previously served as the Head of the Academic Affairs Unit and Administrative Officer at the School of Graduate Studies and Research from October 2013 to July 2023.

    Mr. Owusu-Ansah aspires to be in a senior managerial position where his qualities and experiences will inure to his personal benefit and the organisation. He also aspires to be in a position where he will have opportunities for growth and advancement. He also desires to be a lecturer in Strategic Management and Consulting and any Management related field to impart his knowledge to the younger generation.

  • Publications

    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Ofori, P.P., Antwi, E. A., Owusu-Ansah, K. A., (2021), The Mediating Effects of Satisfaction and Attitude on Consumers’ Intent Toward Adoption of Social Media Healthcare Information. Journal of Health and Social Sciences Advance Publication Online: The Italian Journal for Interdisciplinary Health and Social Development. doi10.19204/2021/thmd5

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    2024 Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana
    2023 Chartered Professional Administrator - Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC) (CIAMC)Ghana
    2018 MBA, Strategic Management and Consulting KNUST, Kumasi
    2013 BA, Social Work with Psychology University of Ghana
    2008 Diploma in Social Administration University of Ghana
    2006 WASSCE Presec, Legon
    2003 BECE Hannah School Complex

  • Professional Training

    Chartered Professional Administrator (ChPA) - Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC), Ghana.
    Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana.
    Practical Records Management Training held at Ghana Communication Technology University from 4th – 6th July 2022.

  • Positions Held/Served

    Head of the Registrar’s Secretariat, Ghana Communication Technology University, from August 2023 till date.
    Acting Head of Administration, School of Graduate Studies and Research of Ghana Communication Technology University from September 2022 – November, 2022
    Head, Academic Affairs Unit School of Graduate Studies and Research of Ghana Communication Technology University from June 2019 to July 2023
    Administrative Officer/Academic Partnership Officer, Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), School of Graduate Studies and Research from October 2013 – May 2019.
    Human Resource Officer, Human Resources Division, AngloGold Ashanti (Gh.) Ltd., Obuasi Mine from November 2009 – October 2010.

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Administration
    Strategic Management
    Management
    Organisational Behaviour
    Human Resource Management
    Social Work
    Psychology
    Business Consultancy

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    The Start Right Conference 2024 held on Saturday, 27th January, 2024 at Alisa Hotel, Accra – Ghana.
    Technology, Business and Society Seminar Series with topic “Ethics and Regulations in an AI era: Reflections on present realities and future expectations” delivered by Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi from University of Johannesburg, South Africa on 25th August, 2023.
    Digital Transformation in Higher Educational Institution in the 21st Century: Lessons Learnt, Challenges and Prospects delivered by Prof. Manoj Maharaj from University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, held 24th March, 2023.
    Customer Experience Seminars held at Ghana Communication Technology University from Monday 6th - Friday 10th February, 2023.
    Research Seminar held at Ghana Communication Technology University on 8th February, 2023.
    Transnational Education (TNE) Mini Conference on Assessment and Feedback Hosted by the Faculty of Business and Law, Coventry University, UK in collaboration with International Partners on 8th September, 2022.
    University Education Post COVID-19: 4th Industrial Revolution Perspectives delivered by Prof. John Latham, Vice-Chancellor, Coventry University on 30th August, 2022.
    The Registrar’s 3rd Seminar Series on Effective Communication for Improving Personal and Organisational Culture on 24th August, 2022 at GCTU.
    The Registrar’s 2nd Seminar Series on Workplace Ethics – Theory and Practice on 2nd August, 2022 at GCTU.
    The Registrar’s 1st Seminar Series on Understanding the Higher Education Sector in Ghana on 23rd June, 2022 at GCTU.
    Global Webinar Series on the repercussions of unemployment during the COVID-19 Crisis held on 3rd May, 2022 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Talking Mental Health held on 1st March, 2022 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Coronavirus and the Global Economy: A Year On held on 8th December, 2021 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Empower: Enhancing your CV Skills held on 21st October, 2021 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Overseeing Quality - from Industry to Academia held on 16the July, 2021 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship held on 26th May, 2021 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on APA Referencing in the 7th Edition Style: Academic Writing held on 15th April, 2021 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Academic Writing: Harvard Referencing held on 17th November, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Natural Hazards and Managing Disasters held on 5th November, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on The impact of Coronavirus on the Global Economy by the Faculty of Business and Law held on 6th August, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on How to improve your academic writing at the Centre for Academic Writing held 23rd July, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Leading from above: Knowing when to lead and when to follow held on 11th June, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Capital Budgeting: Why some projects make millions whilst others fail held on 27th May, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series on Learn a Language with Coventry University: ENGLISH Pronunciation for Global Communication, Centre for Global Engagement held on 5th May, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series Progression on Postgraduate Opportunities at Coventry University, UK held on 30th April, 2020
    Webinar titled “From Face-to-Face (F2F) to Virtual (Remote) Teaching and Learning: Conversation with the Experts’’ held on 17th April, 2020 with Coventry University, UK.
    Global Webinar Series with Coventry University on Enhancing your CV Skills – 9th April, 2020
    International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICTE) Workshop held in September, 2019.
    Operational Improvement through the use of Lean Tools delivered by Mr. Keith Bissett, Pro-Chancellor, Coventry University on 3rd August, 2019.
    Entrepreneurial Leadership delivered by Dr. Andrew Turner, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), Coventry University, UK on 27th April, 2019.
    Learning for the 21st Century delivered by Dr. Andrew Turner, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), Coventry University, UK on 24th November, 2018.
    Local Content Impact on Oil & Gas Economy: Lessons from Nigeria delivered by Prof. Omowumo O. IIedare, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria on 2nd November, 2018
    Air Force Operations in nation building: Ghana @60 years of Independence, any future prospects delivered by Group Captain Frank Hanson, Base Commander of Air Force, Tamale on 12th May, 2017.
    Development, Politics and national Government delivered by H. E. Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, former first lady of Ghana on 1st April, 2016.
    Entrepreneurship After School delivered by Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, Chairman, Groupe Nduom by 20th May, 2015.
    Leadership delivered by Dr. Joyce Aryee, Founder and Executive Director, Salt and Light Ministry on 19th March, 2015
    Ethics and the potential for future leadership delivered by Mr. Charles Ayesu Darku, CEO of Tullow Oil Ghana on 31st October, 2014
    Entrepreneurship in the 21st century revolution delivered by Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo. Owner and CEO of KAMA Group Ltd. on 26th September, 2014.
    The (Chinese) Immigrant presence and the Nation-Immigration Dialectic in Ghana Exploring the intersections of immigration, National identity and belonging delivered by Prof. Joseph Mensah, Department of Geography, York University, Carnegie Diasporan Fellow/Visiting Scholar, University of Ghana, Legon on 29th August, 2014.
    The role of Maritime Trade in the development of Ghana, Prospects and Challenges delivered by Mr. Richard A. Y. Anamoo, Director General, Ghana Ports and Harbours on 25th July, 2014.
    India’s tale of development and positive partnership with Africa delivered by His Excellency K. Jeeva Sagar, Indian High Commissioner to Ghana on 23rd May, 2014.
    Policy Making Environment in Ghana delivered by Mr. Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President and Executive Director of IMANI on 19th February, 2014.
    Tomorrow, Today - The Future Proof Leadership delivered by Mr. Martin Mensah, CEO of UT Holdings held on 23rd January, 2014.
    A four-day Special Children’s Ministry Seminar held in 2013.

  • Honours/Awards

    Most Outstanding Worker, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Ghana Communication Technology University in 2018.

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Dr. Mohammed Musah

Lecturer/ Head of Research, DRIC

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    PhD Management Science and Engineering (Finance)

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    Climate Finance, Green Finance, Energy Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Environmental Finance, Sustainability Finance, Financial Economics, Environmental Economics, Econometric Modeling

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