Rev. Albert A. Akanferi
Lecturer
Faculty: I.T. & Communication Studies
Department: Information Technology Studies
Academic Area(s): Introduction to Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Database Management Systems
Email: [email protected]
Albert is an academic in Information Systems and a reverend minister in the Methodist Church Ghana. His teaching areas include Database Management Systems, Programming in Visual Basic.Net, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, and Introduction to Information Technology. His research interests are in Mobile Technologies, Business Information Systems, Distance and Online Information Technologies.
As a minister of the gospel, Rev. Akanferi has oversight responsibilities over a number of local churches. He also provides counselling services (in education, career guidance, pre-marital and marriage) both within the Methodist Church and outside.
Academic Degrees
•Doctor of Business Administration, Swiss Management Centre, Switzerland, (Candidate)
•Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (MIS), University of Ghana, Legon, 2006.
•Master of Theology (MTh), Trinity Theological Seminary, Ghana (Yet to Graduate)
•Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Study of Religions, University of Ghana, Legon, 2001.
•Diploma in Business Education, University of Education, Winneba-Kumasi Campus, 1995.
•Teachers’ Certificate “A”, St. John Bosco’s Teacher Training College, 1993
Professional Experience
•Lecturer, Department of Information Technology Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra (2014 – date)
•Faculty Examination Officer, Faculty of IT & Communication Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra (2016 – Date)
•Assistant Lecturer, Department of Information Technology Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra (2012 - 2014)
•Ag. Head of Department, Management Studies Department, Regent University College of Science and Technology (School of Arts & Social Sciences), (2007 – 2012)
•Assistant Lecturer, Department of Operations Research and Management Information Systems, University of Ghana, Legon (2006 – 2007)
•Head of Administration/Accounts, Deoke Consult Limited (Management Consultants) (2005 - 2006)
•Accounts Officer International Centre for Sustainable Development (ICED), NGO (2001 – 2002)
Selected Publications (presented from the most recent to the earliest)
Refereed Journal Articles
1)Akanferi, A. A., Asampana, I., & Tanye, H. A. (2020). Analysis elements of market-based management in the management of University of Professional Studies, Accra. The International Journal of Business and Management (The IJBM). 8(3), pp….
2)Asampana, I., Akanferi A. A., Tanye, H. A. & Alhassan B. (2020). An analysis of the acceptance of the government of Ghana’s electronic pay (e-pay) slip system. Texila International Journal of Management. TIJ, TAU, pp….
3)Tanye, H, Asampana, I. & Akanferi A. A. (2019). Addressing e-learning issues: National policy considerations. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), III (X), pp. 406 - 413.
4)Akanferi, A. A., Asampana, I., Tanye, H. A, Matey, H. A., & Ami- Narh, J. (2019). Employing actor network theory to explore the implementation of ICT in the Ghanaian public sector: The case of DVLA. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). III(X), pp. 38-50. URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/38-50.pdf
5)Akanferi, A. A, Asampana, I, & Tanye, H. A. (2019). Factors influencing the switching behaviours of subscribers’ of telecommunication services: The perspective of tertiary students in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science (IJSES). 3 (5), pp. 1-10, 2019. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3233942
6)Tanye, H. A., Akanferi. A. A. & Asampana, I. (2019). Has the implementation of learning management system facilitated faculty pedagogy change? International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887), 178 (27), pp. 31 - 38. DOI: 10.5120/ijca2019918996.
7)Tanye, H. A., Asampana, I., & Akanferi, A. A., (2019). A review on elements for successful distance learning in higher education. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications (IJMRAP), 1(12), pp. 15-18.
8)Asampana, I., Akanferi, A. A. & Ami-Narh, J. (2017). Reasons for poor acceptance of web-based learning using an LMS and VLE in Ghana. Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, 12, pp. 189-208. Retrieved from http://www.informingscience.org/Publications/3742
9)Akanferi. A. A., Lawrence, K., Aziale, L. K. & Asampana, I. (2014). An empirical study on mobile phone usage among young adults in Ghana: from the viewpoint of university students. Internationals Journal of Computer Applications, 98(5), pp. 978-8887
10)Asampana, I. & Akanferi, A. A. (2014). An evaluation of information systems and technology procurement process: The case of public organisations in Accra Ghana. International Journal of Computer Applications, 100(17), pp. 7-18.
11) Ami-Narh, J., Aziale, L. K. and Akanferi, A. A. (2014). The adoption of biometric fingerprint time-keeping technology in the Ghanaian business community: Effectiveness and impact. International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 9, pp. New York, USA.
Four (4) Book Chapters
Ami-Narh, J., Akanferi, A. A. & Asampana, I. (2019). Management information systems. UPSA MBA Distance Learning manual.
Course Unit 7: Enterprise Systems
Course Unit 8: Electronic Commerce
Course Unit 9: Knowledge Management Systems
Course Unit 10: Decision Support Systems
Subject Areas (Teaching)
Undergraduate level
•Management Information Systems
•Introduction to Information Technology
•Information Systems
•Database Management Systems
Professional Membership & Affiliations
•Member, University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
As a minister of the gospel, Rev. Akanferi has oversight responsibilities over a number of local churches. He also provides counselling services (in education, career guidance, pre-marital and marriage) both within the Methodist Church and outside.
Academic Degrees
•Doctor of Business Administration, Swiss Management Centre, Switzerland, (Candidate)
•Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (MIS), University of Ghana, Legon, 2006.
•Master of Theology (MTh), Trinity Theological Seminary, Ghana (Yet to Graduate)
•Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Study of Religions, University of Ghana, Legon, 2001.
•Diploma in Business Education, University of Education, Winneba-Kumasi Campus, 1995.
•Teachers’ Certificate “A”, St. John Bosco’s Teacher Training College, 1993
Professional Experience
•Lecturer, Department of Information Technology Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra (2014 – date)
•Faculty Examination Officer, Faculty of IT & Communication Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra (2016 – Date)
•Assistant Lecturer, Department of Information Technology Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra (2012 - 2014)
•Ag. Head of Department, Management Studies Department, Regent University College of Science and Technology (School of Arts & Social Sciences), (2007 – 2012)
•Assistant Lecturer, Department of Operations Research and Management Information Systems, University of Ghana, Legon (2006 – 2007)
•Head of Administration/Accounts, Deoke Consult Limited (Management Consultants) (2005 - 2006)
•Accounts Officer International Centre for Sustainable Development (ICED), NGO (2001 – 2002)
Selected Publications (presented from the most recent to the earliest)
Refereed Journal Articles
1)Akanferi, A. A., Asampana, I., & Tanye, H. A. (2020). Analysis elements of market-based management in the management of University of Professional Studies, Accra. The International Journal of Business and Management (The IJBM). 8(3), pp….
2)Asampana, I., Akanferi A. A., Tanye, H. A. & Alhassan B. (2020). An analysis of the acceptance of the government of Ghana’s electronic pay (e-pay) slip system. Texila International Journal of Management. TIJ, TAU, pp….
3)Tanye, H, Asampana, I. & Akanferi A. A. (2019). Addressing e-learning issues: National policy considerations. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), III (X), pp. 406 - 413.
4)Akanferi, A. A., Asampana, I., Tanye, H. A, Matey, H. A., & Ami- Narh, J. (2019). Employing actor network theory to explore the implementation of ICT in the Ghanaian public sector: The case of DVLA. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). III(X), pp. 38-50. URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/38-50.pdf
5)Akanferi, A. A, Asampana, I, & Tanye, H. A. (2019). Factors influencing the switching behaviours of subscribers’ of telecommunication services: The perspective of tertiary students in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science (IJSES). 3 (5), pp. 1-10, 2019. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3233942
6)Tanye, H. A., Akanferi. A. A. & Asampana, I. (2019). Has the implementation of learning management system facilitated faculty pedagogy change? International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887), 178 (27), pp. 31 - 38. DOI: 10.5120/ijca2019918996.
7)Tanye, H. A., Asampana, I., & Akanferi, A. A., (2019). A review on elements for successful distance learning in higher education. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications (IJMRAP), 1(12), pp. 15-18.
8)Asampana, I., Akanferi, A. A. & Ami-Narh, J. (2017). Reasons for poor acceptance of web-based learning using an LMS and VLE in Ghana. Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, 12, pp. 189-208. Retrieved from http://www.informingscience.org/Publications/3742
9)Akanferi. A. A., Lawrence, K., Aziale, L. K. & Asampana, I. (2014). An empirical study on mobile phone usage among young adults in Ghana: from the viewpoint of university students. Internationals Journal of Computer Applications, 98(5), pp. 978-8887
10)Asampana, I. & Akanferi, A. A. (2014). An evaluation of information systems and technology procurement process: The case of public organisations in Accra Ghana. International Journal of Computer Applications, 100(17), pp. 7-18.
11) Ami-Narh, J., Aziale, L. K. and Akanferi, A. A. (2014). The adoption of biometric fingerprint time-keeping technology in the Ghanaian business community: Effectiveness and impact. International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 9, pp. New York, USA.
Four (4) Book Chapters
Ami-Narh, J., Akanferi, A. A. & Asampana, I. (2019). Management information systems. UPSA MBA Distance Learning manual.
Course Unit 7: Enterprise Systems
Course Unit 8: Electronic Commerce
Course Unit 9: Knowledge Management Systems
Course Unit 10: Decision Support Systems
Subject Areas (Teaching)
Undergraduate level
•Management Information Systems
•Introduction to Information Technology
•Information Systems
•Database Management Systems
Professional Membership & Affiliations
•Member, University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)