Deloitte Ghana and UPSA Collaborate to Transform Education and Industry in Ghana
Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry application
GHANA, 13 December, 2023 —Deloitte Ghana and the Research and Consultancy Centre (RCC) at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have recently reached an agreement by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This significant partnership seeks to enhance growth and progress by fostering closer ties between academia and industry.
Aligned with Deloitte's WorldClass commitment, this strategic partnership seeks to make a significant impact on the lives of people and communities by supporting education, industry, and empowering entrepreneurs. Deloitte's goal through WorldClass is to make a positive impact on the lives of more than 35,000 people in Ghana by the year 2030.
Daniel Kwadwo Owusu, Country Managing Partner of Deloitte Ghana, expressed his passion for creating lasting change through education. He believes that knowledge acquired in educational institutions should be effectively applied in real-world settings.
“We are passionate about creating lasting change and believe that education is a powerful tool for transformation. Through this collaboration, we will work together to strengthen the ties between academia and industry, ensuring that knowledge and skills acquired in educational institutions can be effectively applied in real-world settings." Daniel Kwadwo Owusu
By doing so, we aim to produce research that not only advances academic knowledge but also addresses real-world challenges faced by businesses today. Through this program, we aim to inspire the next generation of professionals, fostering a strong pipeline of talent that is well equipped to contribute to the growth and success of our industries.
Prof. Kofi Osei-Frimpong, Associate Professor of Marketing at UPSA, emphasized the importance of utilizing academic publications for industrial needs.
“Amidst the plethora of academic publications, industries are yet to make use of them. Meanwhile, faculty and students of UPSA can explore these publications/research to come out with topics that meet some industrial needs” he said, “Therefore, the main purpose of this partnership is to work with Deloitte to help meet some industrial research needs.
Our joint efforts will not only benefit the students but also contribute to the overall growth of industries in Ghana. By bringing together the expertise of both Deloitte Ghana and UPSA, we aim to nurture talent, foster innovation, and promote entrepreneurship across the country.”
Deloitte Ghana has consistently placed its priorities on initiatives that foster industry, education, and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic development, by providing support and direction to encourage economic growth and the creation of quality employment opportunities throughout the country.
Prof. Kofi Osei-Frimpong, Associate Professor of Marketing at UPSA, emphasized the importance of utilizing academic publications for industrial needs.
“Amidst the plethora of academic publications, industries are yet to make use of them. Meanwhile, faculty and students of UPSA can explore these publications/research to come out with topics that meet some industrial needs” he said, “Therefore, the main purpose of this partnership is to work with Deloitte to help meet some industrial research needs.
Our joint efforts will not only benefit the students but also contribute to the overall growth of industries in Ghana. By bringing together the expertise of both Deloitte Ghana and UPSA, we aim to nurture talent, foster innovation, and promote entrepreneurship across the country.”
Deloitte Ghana has consistently placed its priorities on initiatives that foster industry, education, and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic development, by providing support and direction to encourage economic growth and the creation of quality employment opportunities throughout the country.
About Deloitte WorldClass
WorldClass is Deloitte's organization-wide global initiative, which seeks to prepare 100 million futures for a world of opportunity by 2030. This bold ambition exemplifies how we live our Purpose, making an impact that matters, by addressing global challenges in society. By aligning around a common goal and mission, Deloitte is inspiring increased commitment and investment in education, skills development, and access to opportunity.
We aim to deliver this by:·
- Focusing on our core skills, experience, and global reach to prepare and empower more people to take advantage of the rapidly changing world economy.·
- Using our capabilities to enable educators and businesses to deliver the skills individuals need to meet future job demands; and·
- Creating simple solutions, facilitating collaborations with corporations and government institutions, aligning with local schools and not-for-profit organizations, and amplifying the existing efforts of various organizations
About University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
The Research and Consultancy Centre (RCC) is an academic and business unit within the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), a public university that provides both academic and business professional education in Ghana. With fifty (50) years of experience, the University has gained a reputation as the oldest professional accountancy and management tuition provider having many of its products in key leadership positions in Ghana and elsewhere. As the research and consultancy arm of the University, the RCC has the responsibility to promote, administer surveys and oversee all research, scholarly and consultancy activities of the University.
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