THE Ghana Technology University has considered some strategies to be implemented to enhance technology education and also to prepare students for the competitive job market.
Among the top priorities of the university is the promotion of computer-generated education, where classes could be attended regardless of the location.
Other priorities include the promotion of research, expansion of infrastructure, implementation of campus automation systems to cover the university’s process and fundraising campaigns for infrastructural projects.
In line with this, the Campus Companion, a practical and convenient learning management system to promote e-learning, was introduced in the school to enhance online programmes. The campus automation would also be introduced to enable the university to assess and measure its performance from pre-admission to alumni management.
Speaking at a special congregation held in Accra on Tuesday, the President of the University, Dr Osei K. Darkwa, said it was in line with the new trend of higher education to offer a free non-credit online education that they have prioritised the promotion of  virtual environment.
72 students who graduated with Master’s degrees went through a year’s programme in MSc Supply and Chain Management, MBA Engineering Management, MBA Oil and Gas, MBA Finance, MBA Logistics and MSc Information Technology for Management.
Dr Darkwa said, “Our goal is to promote anytime-anywhere learning and connect students and lecturers to learning resources.”
He advised the graduates to start life with a positive attitude and a confident outlook despite the challenges, adding that it would give them a sound foundation on which they would build their learning experience.
“We want you to be inspired to move in the direction which you have chosen for yourself, the direction that will make your education more meaningful and relevant to the aspirations and needs of this country and the sub region,” he said.
The Rector of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Professor Franklyn Manu, also advised the students to use the education and training they have acquired to find solutions to the nation and Africa’s age-old challenges.
“Our nation and sub-region continues to grapple with elemental issues such as the provision of portable water, reliable energy sources, education, preventable disease and hunger, while some nations ponder over where else to go apart from the moon,” he said.
He urged the graduates to have faith in the skills and knowledge that they have acquired and always take the opportunity to make a difference.