Female graduating students were at the centre of attention at the 15th Congregation ceremony of the University of Professional Studies Accra, as they won most of the awards for graduating students.
Female graduates took home 25 of the 39 academic prizes earmarked for the 2022/2023 academic year.
The graduation ceremonies which was held from October 17th to 20th witnessed the graduation of some 4,986 students and highlighted the exceptional achievements of outstanding students from the various faculties and schools.
Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng, an MPhil Finance graduate, was adjudged the Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student in the two-year programme while Margaret Kontoh-Banahene, a brands and communications graduate, took home the award in the one-year programme.
For the undergraduate level, Gideon Bempoh, a BSc in accounting and finance student claimed the Overall best graduating undergraduate award, while Rebecca Oppong distinguished herself as the Overall Best Graduating Diploma Student.
Below is the full list of awardees:
Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (Two-Year Programme) – Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng
Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (One-year programme) – Margaret Kontoh-Banahene
Overall Best Graduating Undergraduate Student – Gideon Bempoh
Overall Best Graduating Diploma Student – Rebecca Oppong
UPSA LAW SCHOOL
Best Graduating Student in UPSA Law School – Abigail Abrefi Antwi
Best Graduating Student in Public Law – Abigail Abrefi Antwi
Best Graduating Student in Private Law – Nana Akua Amoesiwaa Bonsu-Owu
FACULTY OF IT AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES (FITCS)
Best Graduating Student (FITCS) – Jessica Emmanuella Kwao
Best Graduating Student in Public Relations Mgt. – Jessica Emmanuella Kwao
Best Graduating Student in Information Technology Mgt. – Pearl Darkowaa Yeboah
Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Information Technology Mgt. – Raymond Frimpong Appiah
Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Public Relations – Rebecca Oppong
FACULTY OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (FAF)
Best Graduating Student (FAF) – Gideon Bempoh
Best Graduating Student in Accounting – Elisha Narh Akli
Best Graduating Student in Accounting and Finance – Gideon Bempoh
Best Graduating Student in Banking and Finance – Maame Aba Arhinmaa Arhin
Best Graduating Student in Actuarial Science – Thomas Asante Gyima-Adu
Best Graduating Student in Business Economics – Lawrencia Lamptey
Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Accounting – Oswell Amofa
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Best Graduating Student in Faculty – Abigail Aniwaa Larbi
Best Graduating Student in Business Administration – Abigail Aniwaa Larbi
Best Graduating Student in Marketing – Gifty Gadzo
Best Graduating Student in Real Estate Mgt & Finance – Ruth Abugpoka Ayorigya
Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Marketing – Esther Klemefi
Best Graduating Student in Diploma in Management – Vicentia Nyornyor
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (Two-year programme) – Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng
Overall Best Graduating Graduate Student (One-year programme) – Margaret Kontoh-Banahene
Best Graduating Student in MPhil Leadership – Nelson Kwame Frimpong
Best Graduating Student in MPhil Finance – Dilys Nana Fosu-Hemaa Ohenebeng
Best Graduating Student in MSc Leadership – Sheila Naa Dodua Quarshie
Best Graduating Student in MBA Auditing – Adelaide Bosompemaa
Best Graduating Student in MBA Accounting – Lordina Nomafo-Duku
Best Graduating Student in MBA Corporate Governance – Kwasi Opoku Yeboah
Best Graduating Student in MBA Marketing – Maud Senanu Pewudie
Best Graduating Student in MBA Petroleum Accounting & Finance – Mustapha Hanson
Best Graduating Student in MBA Internal Auditing – Sylvester Abotsi
Best Graduating Student in MBA Total Quality Management – Hephzibah Sam
Best Graduating Student in MBA Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Abraham Gaitu
Best Graduating Student in MA Brands & Communications Mgt. – Margaret Banahene-Kontoh
Best Graduating Student in MSc. Procurement Management – Rashida Abukari
Best Graduating Student in MSc. Insurance Risk Management – Priscila Sarpong