‘Tertiary education is vital’

STORY: BEATRICE DEDE ASIEDU
A lecturer at the University of Ghana, Business School (UGBS), Dr. S.K. Buame, has reiterated that programs offered at the universities do not necessary mean that a graduate would be employed in that field after graduating.
He explained that courses read at the various universities are meant to nurture students to fit into the global competitive market.
Dr. Buame was speaking at a one-week celebration of the Legon Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) in Accra.
He was speaking on the theme: ‘Enhancing linkages between industry and academia- the relevance of current post graduate studies.’
“Getting employment after school does not necessarily centre on the course you read at school, but with determination graduates can be work in any organisation they find themselves,” he asserted.
According to him, with the growth of global competitive market, students have to be determined in their fields of study and also be abreast of information to ascertain the responsibilities of companies.
He also called on students to adopt interpersonal skills that are ways of dealing with people and human management skills so as to know how to mingle with different kinds of people after school.
Dr. Buame stated that students must identify what they want to be before leaving school.
“Again, with the advancement of technology worldwide, students must learn to have knowledge in computer and also develop language and communication skills,” the lecturer advised.
For his part, Captain James Owusu-Koranteng, the Harbour Master of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), noted that the country must develop and maintain strong supply of maritime professionals for the future survival of the maritime industry.
He also stressed the need for adequate budget allocation to expand maritime teaching.