UCC to run joint, dual degree programmes

The University Of Cape Coast, UCC is to introduce more flexibility in programme choices and modes of delivery through the implementation of Joint and Dual Degree programmes to keep up with international best practice.

This, according to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ghartey Ampiah is necessary to meet the increasing demand of employers for employee versatility and to contribute significantly to national human resource growth for a sustained national development. 

He said Postgraduate enrolment is shifting from the regular mode to Sandwich and Distance and as such, the University needs to re-position itself to meet the shift in demand for Graduate education. 
 
The Vice Chancellor announced this at the sixth session of the 50th congregation of UCC during which one thousand 307 students who pursued post-graduate programmes for the 2016/2017 academic year graduated.

They included 16 PhDs, 72 MPhil, 12 Master of Nursing as well as Post-Graduate Diploma and Post Graduate Certificates in various disciplines.
  
Prof Ampiah said the University is committed to intensifying its monitoring role of affiliate institutions through regular working visits in order to enhance standardisation and more learner-friendly delivery of graduate education. 

He said graduate education continues to be the focus of UCC and all efforts will be made to churn out graduate students with strong ethics and commitment to society. 

Prof.Ghartey Ampiah said UCC will continue to chart innovative paths in responding to national needs through effective Teaching, Research and Community engagement.

GNA



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