UCC SoB Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration

The School of Business (SoB) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially launched its 50th Anniversary celebration under the theme, “University of Cape Coast School of Business @50: Expanding the Frontiers of Business Excellence.” The event brought together distinguished alumni, students, faculty, and stakeholders to reflect on the school’s legacy and chart a bold path for the future. 

Delivering the keynote address, Presidential Advisor on the Economy and former Minister for Finance, Hon. Seth Terkper emphasized the urgent need for innovation and relevance in business education.

“We cannot afford to rest. We have no option but to work hard,” he said, stressing that Ghana’s status as a middle-income country demands institutional resilience and excellence.

“Business education must go beyond textbook knowledge,” he emphasized. Hon. Terkper added, “We must be willing to expand the social frontiers in which we operate. Business cannot be separated from society.”

He indicated that the students are the next frontier, while faculty members remain the architects of the solution needed to change Ghana’s economic gains. He also asked faculty to make their impact affect policies and not only make an impact in journals.

A section of students at the anniversary launch

In a speech delivered on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, by the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, the Vice-Chancellor praised the School’s influence across sectors.

“UCC alumni are everywhere shaping government decisions, national and international policies,” he said, reaffirming the School’s relevance and growing global impact.

Prof. Samuel Kwaku Agyei, the Acting Dean of the School, expressed appreciation for the sacrifices of the founders and the progress made over five decades.

“I believe we are living out the dreams of the founders of this School,” he stated. He noted that the School currently has over 6,000 students, including 20 foreign nationals.

The Acting Dean noted, “We aspire to provide reliable services through our commitment.” He called on University management, alumni, and stakeholders for continued support towards future endeavours.

Dignitaries at the launch

Advisor to the Bank of Ghana and immediate past Dean of the SoB, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsie, echoed the call for unity and sustained growth.

“Let us continue in the spirit of growth together,” he encouraged. He reminded attendees of the importance of unity in developing together.

Hon. Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarku, MP for Cape Coast North Constituency and a proud alumnus of the School, pledged his support for fundraising and development efforts.

The event marked the beginning of several activities planned to celebrate five decades of excellence in business education, including: Inter-SHS Business quiz, Public Lecture, Health screening, and Grand Durbar with a Fund-Raising.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC