Mrs Cynthia DerxTakyi (Lecturer) Ag. Head of Department

Introduction

The Department of Liberal and General Studies services all the Schools in the CCTU.  It offers courses in Communication Skills, African Studies, Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology and the Access Course into the HND Programmes.

Vision

The vision of the department is to assist the University to train competent and enthusiastic graduates to contribute to job and wealth creation of the nation and also fit into any sector of the economy

Objectives

The objective of the Department is to help students acquire:

• Proficiency in the use of English and French language
• Technical skills in writing and reporting in order to communicate ideas effectively
• Entrepreneurial skills to enhance job creation and self-employment
• Assist access students acquire the requisite qualification in English language, Mathematics and Science to gain admission into HND programme
• Pedagogical skills for teaching profession to enhance their job acquisition

Staffing

The table below contains the details:

Recent Research Publications

Abdulai, A. & Ahomka Y. M. (2015). Entrepreneurship Education:  Assessing the effectiveness of the Module from Students’ perspective.  Academic Research Inteational. 6 (4): 295-309

Yeboah, S. T., Horsu, E. N. & Abdulai, A. (2014) Usage of Whatsapp and Voice Calls (Phone Call): Preference of Polytechnic Students in Ghana. Science Joual of Business and Management, 2(4): 102-1

Yeboah Ahomka, M. & Kwamikorkor, M. C. (2013).  Examining Micro and Small Enterprises Expectations of Services Rendered by the National Board for Small Scale Industries in the Cape Coast Metropolis.  Inteational Joual of Innovative Research and Studies.Vol 2, 6

Future Plan

Establishment of an Entrepreneurship Development and Training Centre to enhance students’ practical skills