University of Professional Studies holds Graduation 2023

Story: Yaw Pee Yaw    Phtoto Credit: UPSA   

The University of Professional Studies, Accra has held its 15th Graduation ceremony from Tuesday, October 17 to Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Kofi Ohene-Konadu Auditorium at the university campus. The euphoria around the graduation was that of excitement.

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UPSA posted the following on its official Facebook page few days to the main event:

“Graduation is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and growth for our graduating students. Their journey has been filled with memorable experiences, sacrifices, and the formation of lifelong friendships.”

A valedictorian, Jessica Kwao, expressed that UPSA has equipped them (the graduands) with the weapons needed to be world changers.

1,271 students graduated at the First Session on Tuesday. The graduating students consisted of 134 students from the UPSA Law School and 1,137 students from the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Studies.

A total of 1,063 students from the Faculty of Accounting and Finance graduated with various bachelor degrees and diplomas at the Second Session. The colourful ceremony was graced by the CEO of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo who underscored the importance of continuous learning for fresh graduates, stating that it is crucial for staying relevant and thriving in the competitive global

1,476 students from the Faculty of Management Studies graduated in the third session. 973 Post-Graduate students also graduated during the fourth session.

Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng, an MPhil Finance graduate, was adjudged the Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student in the two-year programme while Margaret Kontoh-Banahene, a brands and communications graduate, took home the award in the one-year programme.

For the undergraduate level, Gideon Bempoh, a BSc in accounting and finance student claimed the Overall best graduating undergraduate award, while Rebecca Oppong distinguished herself as the Overall Best Graduating Diploma Student.

In all, 25 out of 39 awards were annexed by female graduands.

Below is the full list of awardees:

Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (Two-Year Programme) – Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng

Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (One-year programme) – Margaret Kontoh-Banahene

Overall Best Graduating Undergraduate Student – Gideon Bempoh

Overall Best Graduating Diploma Student – Rebecca Oppong

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UPSA Law School

Best Graduating Student in UPSA Law School – Abigail Abrefi Antwi

Best Graduating Student in Public Law – Abigail Abrefi Antwi

Best Graduating Student in Private Law – Nana Akua Amoesiwaa Bonsu-Owu

Faculty of IT and Communication Studies (FITCS)

Best Graduating Student (FITCS) – Jessica Emmanuella Kwao

Best Graduating Student in Public Relations Mgt. – Jessica Emmanuella Kwao

Best Graduating Student in Information Technology Mgt. – Pearl Darkowaa Yeboah

Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Information Technology Mgt. – Raymond Frimpong Appiah

Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Public Relations – Rebecca Oppong

Faculty of Accounting and Finance (FAF)

Best Graduating Student (FAF) – Gideon Bempoh

Best Graduating Student in Accounting – Elisha Narh Akli

Best Graduating Student in Accounting and Finance – Gideon Bempoh

Best Graduating Student in Banking and Finance – Maame Aba Arhinmaa Arhin

Best Graduating Student in Actuarial Science – Thomas Asante Gyima-Adu

Best Graduating Student in Business Economics – Lawrencia Lamptey

Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Accounting – Oswell Amofa

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Faculty of Management Studies 

Best Graduating Student in Faculty – Abigail Aniwaa Larbi

Best Graduating Student in Business Administration – Abigail Aniwaa Larbi

Best Graduating Student in Marketing – Gifty Gadzo

Best Graduating Student in Real Estate Mgt & Finance – Ruth Abugpoka Ayorigya

Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Marketing – Esther Klemefi

Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Management – Vicentia Nyornyor

School of Graduate Studies

Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (Two-year programme) – Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng

Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (One-year programme) – Margaret Kontoh-Banahene

Best Graduating Student in MPhil Leadership – Nelson Kwame Frimpong

Best Graduating Student in MPhil Finance – Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng

Best Graduating Student in MSc Leadership – Sheila Naa Dodua Quarshie

Best Graduating Student in MBA Auditing – Adelaide Bosompemaa

Best Graduating Student in MBA Accounting – Lordina Nomafo-Duku

Best Graduating Student in MBA Corporate Governance – Kwasi Opoku Yeboah

Best Graduating Student in MBA Marketing – Maud Senanu Pewudie

Best Graduating Student in MBA Petroleum Accounting & Finance – Mustapha Hanson

Best Graduating Student in MBA Internal Auditing – Sylvester Abotsi

Best Graduating Student in MBA Total Quality Management – Hephzibah Sam

Best Graduating Student in MBA Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Abraham Gaitu

Best Graduating Student in MA Brands & Communications Mgt. – Margaret Banahene-Kontoh

Best Graduating Student in MSc. Procurement Management – Rashida Abukari

Best Graduating Student in MSc. Insurance Risk Management – Priscila Sarpong