The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cautioned the public against accepting or relying on certificates issued by 100 institutions it says are not currently recognised by the Commission.
In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, GTEC said the institutions had been flagged over various quality assurance concerns and urged prospective students, employers and the general public to verify the recognition status of institutions before enrolling in their programmes or accepting their qualifications.
The Commission advised the public to exercise due diligence when dealing with certificates issued by the listed institutions and to treat such qualifications with caution.
The list comprises institutions operating in Ghana as well as foreign-based entities from countries including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Switzerland, Nigeria, Zambia and Mexico.
Among the Ghana-based institutions listed are Debest College of Science, Arts and Business, Faith University Seminary, Doxa Open University, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School, Quest International University, Kingdom Living Bible Institute in Kumasi, Global Professional College in Effiduase, OAA Consulting Limited in Kumasi, Competency School of Business Administration (COSBA) and Global Executive College.
Foreign institutions on the list include Universidad Azteca in Mexico, Indian School of Management and Studies, Atlantic International University in the United States, Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica, Monarch Business School in Switzerland, London Academy of Technology and Management, and Swiss School of Business and Management.
GTEC also identified several institutions offering theological and religious training, including Rhema Bible Training College, Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology, American Bible University and Global Theological University.
The warning comes amid growing concerns about the credibility and recognition of academic qualifications obtained from institutions whose accreditation or recognition status has not been verified.
GTEC urged prospective students, employers and other members of the public to conduct the necessary checks before enrolling in programmes offered by institutions whose recognition status is unclear.
The Commission reiterated that the 100 institutions listed are not currently recognised by GTEC.
The full list of the institutions flagged by GTEC is provided below.
By: Rachael Djabakie