The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has warned 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 from the listed institutions and to treat such qualifications with caution.
The institutions identified by GTEC include both local and foreign-based entities operating across several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Switzerland, Nigeria, Zambia and Mexico.
Among the Ghana-based institutions on the list 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.
The foreign institutions named 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.
Several institutions offering theological and religious programmes were also listed. They include Rhema Bible Training College, Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary, Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology, American Bible University and Global Theological University.
GTEC’s warning comes amid growing concerns over the credibility and recognition of academic qualifications obtained from institutions whose accreditation or recognition status has not been properly verified.
The Commission urged prospective students, employers and other stakeholders to conduct the necessary checks before enrolling in programmes or accepting certificates from institutions whose recognition status is unclear.
GTEC reiterated that the 100 institutions listed in its statement are not currently recognised by the Commission and urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with qualifications issued by them.
Source: 3news
