University of Professional Studies, Accra to Introduce a Compulsory Coding Course to Students
- The University of Professional Studies, Accra is set to make coding a compulsory course for its students
- This was announced by the new Vice Chancellor of the school, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor
- This is part of new measures introduced by the UPSA to equip students with basic computer programming skills
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has announced plans to make coding a compulsory course for its undergraduate students from the ensuing academic year.
According to the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the school, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, the course is being introduced to equip graduates of the school with basic computer programming skills to enable them to thrive in the ever-evolving corporate world.
Speaking at a function recently, the UPSA VC said that the management of the school intended to produce quality and job-ready graduates.
“We want to create an environment where every student who passes through UPSA must know basic coding," Professor Mawutor said.
This bold move is one of several new initiatives the newly inducted VC aimed to introduce to ensure graduates adapted to the digital world.
Ghanaians applaud UPSA over new course
Some Ghanaians have applauded the UPSA for its decision to make coding a compulsory course for its students. YEN.com.gh has compiled a few of their reactions.
@WilliamsonADK said:
"This is intrinsically not necessary. Reason is not everyone is interested in coding. You can’t introduce a course that most student are likely to find challenging, which will likely take most time from focusing on equally important course. It should be optional."
@amadu_osmanu also said:
"This is a good initiative but I think it should be made an elective so that students who are interested in it will rather choose it."
@nesis007 commented:
"Sheeeeeeesh!!! VC be doing the most.This is interesting. Keep up the good work guys!"
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Below is the post announcing the new initiative by the UPSA.
Professor Mawutor's appointment at UPSA
Professor Mawutor was appointed as the VC for the UPSA by the Governing Council in May 2024.
He succeeded Professor Abednego Okoe Amartey, who served from August 5, 2016, to May last year.
After this, Prof Mawutor was formally inducted as the new Vice Chancellor in December 2024.
Speaking at his induction ceremony, the VC pledged to transform UPSA into a world-class university.
UPSA has five pillars of academic discipline based on technology: promoting interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and volunteerism, and upholding, protecting, and enhancing the university's culture and brand.
Prince Dadoho named valedictorian at UPSA
YEN.com.gh also reported that a young Ghanaian man, Prince Dadoho was crowned the valedictorian at the Faculty of Accounting and Finance of the UPSA.
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The young man graduated with a first-class degree, scoring a 3.90 Final Grade Point Average (FCGPA) to be named the overall best student of his department.
Prince Dadoho was congratulated by his friends and coursemates on social media for being the valedictorian and was wished well for his future endeavours.
Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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Source: YEN.com.gh