Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development

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Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
TypePublic
Established2020;5 years ago (2020)
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Frederick Kwaku Sarfo
Location
Kumasi
,
Ghana

6°41′49″N1°40′53″W / 6.6969°N 1.6813°W / 6.6969; -1.6813
CampusUrban
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development

Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, commonly known as AAMUSTED is a public university located in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. The university was established in 2020 to champion the course of higher technical, vocational and entrepreneurial education in the country. [1] [2] [3]

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History

On August 27, 2020, the technical college in Kumasi and another in Asante- Mampong were combined to formed this new university. The name honors Mr. Akenten Appiah-Menka a Ghanaian Lawyer, Politician and Businessman. [4] [5] [6] Prof. Frederick Kwaku Sarfo is the first and current Vice-Chancellor of the university. [7]

Campuses

Kumasi Campus

The Kumasi campus which is located in Tanoso is the main campus of the university. This campus alone houses 5 faculties with 12 Departments of the university. [8]

Mampong Campus

The Asante-Mampong campus is located in Asante-Mampong which is the capital of the Mampong Municipal Assembly. The campus houses 4 faculties and 11 Department.

Academic

Faculties - Kumasi

Faculties - Mampong

References

  1. ↑ "More than 800 students denied admission to AAMUSTED due to inadequate staff and facilities - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. ↑ "How Asantehene Influenced Establishment Of AAMUSTED – Manhyia Palace" . Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ↑ "About AAMUSTED". AAMUSTED. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ↑ "Asantehene reiterates need for more investments in TVET education - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. ↑ Donald, Ato Dapatem (25 May 2018). "Ghanaians pay last respects to Appiah-Menka". Graphic online.
  6. ↑ annan, e (2018-02-14). "NPP stalwart Appiah Menka dies". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  7. ↑ GTonline (2022-10-13). "AAMUSTED launches 'Technovate' to enhance students' skills". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  8. ↑ Kweku, Zurek (3 September 2023). "AAMUSTED student dies following tragic fire ritual". Graphic Online.
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