Koforidua Polytechnic
| Motto | Technology for Development |
|---|---|
| Type | Public Polytechnic |
| Established | 1997 |
| Rector | Prof. ING. Reynolds Okai. (PhD & m.sc mech. Eng. (japan) BSc. (hons) mech. Eng., PGCE (KUMASI)). |
Koforidua Polytechnic is a public tertiary institution in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1]
History
Koforidua Polytechnic is one of the ten polytechnics established in every region in Ghana. It was founded in 1997 with the vision of producing high-level, career-focused and skilled manpower to support the country’s industrial growth. Since 1999 it has produced graduates with HND in accountancy, (secretarailship and magement studies), marketing, purchasing and supply, statistics and computer science.
Currently the institution has 3 schools and one institution: School of Business and Management Studies, School of Applied Sciences and Technology, the School of Engineering and the Institute of Open and Distance Learning. Since its establishment the polytechnic its number of HND programs have increased from 2 to 14. 6 of the programs are offered by the School of Business and Management Studies, 6 from the School of Engineering and 4 from the School of Applied Science and Technology.
To meet its 2010-2014 strategic plans it now offers Bachelor of Technology programs for only 2 courses-procurement and Automotive Engineering. Other courses are looking to be added. For the 2012/2013 academic year the polytechnic has a student population of 5708.
Koforidua polytechnic has the support of a number of institutions which includes Ministry of Education and its agencies, National Council for Tertiary Education, National Accreditation Board, National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations, Ghana Education Trust Fund and the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
School of Engineering
Dean: Theophilus Okore-Hanson (m.sc automotive Eng., B.Sc. Mech.eng.)
| Department | Head Of Department |
|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | Tetteh-Kwao Gabriel Atter. (M.tech management, B.Ed.Voctech-electrical) |
| Civil Engineering | Mr. Eric sackey (BSc& MSc., civil Eng.) |
| Mr. Samuel Osae | (MSc. Const. proj. Mgt., B.Ed., voctech, const. option. FTC build. Tech.) |
| Energy Systems Engineering | Mr. Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie (msc. industr. eng. quality and environmental management, BSc. Chem. Eng.) |
| Automotive Engineering | Theophilus Okore Hanson (m.sc automotive Eng., B.Sc. Mech.eng.) |
| Mechanical Engineering | Wilson Kallai (MSc agric. Machinery & bask. Mech Eng.) |
Non HND Programmes
- CTC I, II & III
- EET I, II & III
- MVT I, II & III
- MET I, II, III
- Pre HND OR Access Course
School of Applied Science and Technology
Dean: Mr. Nicholas Apreh-Siaw (M. phil. Maths edu. B.Ed. maths, dip. Economics)
| Department | Head of Department |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | Mr. Joseph Obeng-Duodu (m.sc stats, BSc. Maths) |
| Computer Science | Mr. Kwaku Nuamah-Gyambrah (M.Sc. soft tech & network management, HND dip CCNA) |
| Hospitality | Ms. Faustina M.A Otsyina. (MSc. Hospitality, B.Ed. hospitality management) |
Non HND Programmes
School of Business and Management Studies
Dean: Mr. Richmond Kwaku Frempong (MSc. Logistics, member CIPS, CISCM, APCS)
| Department | Head of Department |
|---|---|
| Marketing | Dr. Frank Bamfo (Dba bus adm., Mba marketing, Ba hons dip Ed.) |
| Accountancy | Mr. Evans Agalega (MBA finance, CA, B.com) |
| Professional Studies | Mr. Samuel Boadi Hayford (M.A HRM,B.Ed.,sec/Mgt.,Dip Sec/mgt) |
| Liberal Studies | Mr. Ishmael Duah (m phil.eng. lang., B.A. Eng. Lang. ED., Dip. PR & Adv.) |
| Secretariaship and Management Studies | Mawutor Doe (CA. Gh. B.A. Admin.) |
| Purchasing and Supply | Dennis Kwatia Amoako (MBA logistics & SCM) |
Non-HND Programmes
- DBS Accounting
- DBS Secretarial
- DBS Purchasing
- DBS Marketing
- DBS Statistics
- DBS Management
- DBS Computer Science
Gallery
References
- ↑ "Polytechnics in Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
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