Methodist University College Ghana

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Methodist University Ghana
MottoExcellence Morality Service
Type Private
EstablishedOctober 2000
Academic affiliations
University of Ghana
Vice-Chancellor Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson
Students4000
Address
Methodist University Ghana, P.O. Box DC 940, Dansoman, Accra
, , ,
Ghana

5°33′58″N0°15′41″W / 5.56611°N 0.26139°W / 5.56611; -0.26139
CampusUrban area
Dansoman-Accra
Tema
Wenchi
Colours
Black, True blue, white and Electric crimson
    
Website www.mug.edu.gh

The Methodist University Ghana (MUCG) is a private university in Ghana. It is located at Accra in the Greater Accra Region. It was established in October 2000 [1] by the Methodist Church Ghana after being granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board in August 2000. [1] [2] Academic work started in November 2000 at the Wesley Grammar School campus. [3] MUCG offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.

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History

At its 37th Annual Conference in Sunyani in 1998, the Methodist Church resolved to establish a Methodist University College. Following thorough preparations and procedures, the Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG) received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board (NAB) in August 2000. Approval for its affiliation with the University of Ghana was granted in October 2002. [4]

Academic activities commenced at MUCG in October 2000. The initial group of students began attending lectures in November 2000, followed by the second group in October 2001. The university was established with the aim of providing quality tertiary education grounded in Christian principles and values. Since its inception, MUCG has played a significant role in expanding access to higher education and fostering academic excellence in Ghana.

Organization

The university has five faculties. Each is made up of departments which report to their respective deans. [3] [5]

Faculty of Business Administration

Faculty of Arts and General Studies

Faculty of Social Studies

Faculty of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Campuses

There are three campuses.

Affiliation

The university was officially affiliated to the University of Ghana since October 2002. [1] [2] [6]

However, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, the university was granted a presidential charter to award its own degrees. [7] [8] [9]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 "About the University". Official Website. Methodist University College Ghana. 2007. Archived from the original on May 6, 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
  2. 1 2 "Accredited Institutions - University Colleges". National Accreditation Board. Archived from the original on 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2007-03-06.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Projects - Education - Private Tertiary Institutions". Official Website. Methodist Church Ghana. 2005. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
  4. "About - Methodist University Ghana". 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  5. "Faculties of MCUG". Official Website. Methodist University College Ghana. 2007. Archived from the original on May 6, 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
  6. "About Us - Profile of the University". Official Website. University of Ghana. 2005. Archived from the original on 2007-02-10. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
  7. "President Akufo-Addo presents presidential charters to three universities". GhanaWeb. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  8. "President Akufo-Addo presents Presidential Charters to three Universities - GhanaToday". 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  9. "3 Private universities receive charters". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-09-02.

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