Dr. Alhassan Bunyaminu
Senior Lecturer (Hall Tutor, Yaa Asantewaa Hall)
Faculty: Accounting & Finance
Department: Banking & Finance
Academic Area(s): Quantitative Techniques, Business Statistics and Business Mathematics, Research Methods
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Alhassan Bunyaminu is currently a lecturer and former Faculty Research Officer of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance (University of Professional Studies, Accra). He is a member of the Institute of Certified Data Analyst (CDA), UK. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Central Nicaragua, and Masters in Statistics and Management Science from the University of the West of England, UK.
Dr. Bunyaminu has a considerable Teaching and Consultancy knowledge and has experience in analysis and interpretation of complex data for forecasting and optimization using modern software/programming languages; underpinned by solid academic background and proven people management skills. He continues to exhibit talent in working alongside a team of Researchers to support the achievement of the vision and mission of the University.
Teaching Statement
My objective as a facilitator/lecturer is to enhance the thinking capacity of my students to critically assess, analyze and evaluate issues with the view of discovering ground-breaking inventions. I endeavor to prepare my students with the acknowledge to always identify solutions to perennial challenges in their various communities and the world at large.
I constantly effective ways of teaching, interacting and influencing my students to be good citizens no matter where they find themselves. As a forward looking and student centric Lecturer, I always expect my students to learn and achieve with a deep sense of contributing to community growth.
Academic Degrees
•PhD in Finance, University of Central Nicaragua, Austrian Campus – May 2017 •Masters in Statistics and Management Science, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK - Oct. 2009
•BSc (Hons) Statistic and Operational Research, The Open University, UK.- Sept. 2007
•Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, London College of Business & Management, London, UK- Oct. 2007
•Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agric. Engineering, Tamale Technical University-Oct. 2000
Professional Qualifications
•Institute of Certified Data Analyst (CDA), UK
•Royal Statistical Society (RSS), UK
•Association of Computer Professionals (ACP), UK
Professional Experience
•Feb. 2016 to July 2020: Faculty Research Officer, Faculty of Accounting and Finance, UPSA
Selected Publications (presented from the most recent to the earliest)
Refereed Journal Articles
1.Yakubu, I.N., & Bunyaminu, A. (2020). Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in West Africa: The Moderating Effect of Financial Openness. The Empirical Economics Letters (Accepted for publication)
2.Bunyaminu, A, Mohammed, I & Issah, M. (2019). Business failure prediction: A tri-dimensional approach. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 21(2)
3.Bunyaminu, A, Tuffour, K., J. & Barnor, C. (2019). Assessing the Determinants of Business Failure of Companies Listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Journal of Accounting and Finance, 19(4).
4. Asampana,I., Akanferi, A., A., Hannah Ayaba Tanye, A., H & Bunyaminu, A. (2019). An Analysis of the Acceptance of the Government of Ghana’s Electronic Pay (e-pay) Slip System. Texila International Journal of Academic research, 7 (1).
5.Quansah, F & Bunyaminu, A. (2017). Firm Internal Factors and Export Performance in the Ghanaian Wood Industry, International Journal of Business and Social Science, 8(2), ISSN 2219-1933
6.Bunyaminu, A. & Mahama F. (2016). Investigating Project Management Practices in Public Sector Organisations in Ghana. International Journal of Management Sciences, 7(3), 99-129
7.Juliet, G. Wisdom, Y. M. & Bunyaminu, A. (2016). Assessing the work life balance of female leaders in financial institutions and its effect on productivity in Ghana. Business Management and Consumer Studies: An international Journal, 1(1), 61-77
8.Bunyaminu, A. (2015). Business Failure Prediction: An empirical study based on Survival Analysis and Generalized Linear Modeling (GLM) Techniques. International Journal of Financial Economics, 4 (3), 135-149
9.Bunyaminu, A. & Barnor, C. (2015). Assessing the effect of Micro financing on small scale enterprises in Ghana. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, 3(4), ISSN 2348-1226
10.Barnor, C. & Bunyaminu, A. (2015). A Critical Appraisal of Risk Management Strategies of Microfinance Institutions in Ghana. International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management, 5(12), ISSN 2231-5756
11.Mensah, W. Y., & Bunyaminu, A. (2015). The experience of African immigrant Professors in a predominantly White Academic environment. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2(10), 2313-3759
12.Bunyaminu, A. & Mahama F. (2015). A Critical Analysis of commercial banks performance in Ghana, International Journal of Research in Computer Applications and Management, 6(1), ISSN 2231-1009.
13.Rebecca A. & Bunyaminu, A. (2015). Effect of Stock Market Dynamics on Economic Growth: Evidence from Ghana Stock Exchange. International Journal of Financial Markets, 2(3), 69-93
14.Bunyaminu, A (2015). Business Failure Prediction: An empirical study based on Survival Analysis and Generalized Linear Modeling (GLM) Techniques. International Journal of Financial Economics, 4(3), 135-149
15.Bunyaminu, A & Quansah, F. (2015). A Good Quality Service Provision in the Network Service in Ghana: A Case Study of MTN Ghana. International Journal of Marketing Studies, 7(3), ISSN 1918-7203. doi:10.5539/ijms.v7n3p63
16.Bunyaminu, A. & Shani, B. (2014), Corporate failure prediction: A fresh technique for dealing effectively with normality based on Quantitative and Qualitative approach, International Journal of Financial Economics, 2(2), 1-12.
17.Avortri C., Bunyaminu A., Wereko T. B. (2014), Factors that Hinder Access to Credit by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises despite the Financial Sector Liberalisation in Ghana, International Journal of Management Sciences, 1(10), 386-404.
18.Shani, B. & Bunyaminu, A. (2013), A critical analysis on advertising banks products and services in Ghana, International journal of marketing studies, 5(3), 1918-719.
19.Bunyaminu, A. & Bashiru, S. (2013), Assessing the impact of effective institutional capacity on advocacy for microfinance firms – A case study of Northern Ghana; International business research journal, 6(4), 1913-9004.
20.Bunyaminu, A., Kadri, A. Y., & Shani, B. (2013), Assessing rural banks effectiveness in Ghana, International business research journal, 6(3), 1913-9004.
21.Bunyaminu A. & Mohammed I. (2012), The sustainability of micro-finance companies: Generalised linear modelling (GLM) Approach, International research journal of finance and economics, 95, 1450-2887.
22.Bunyaminu A. & Mohammed I. (2012), Predicting corporate failure of UK’s listed companies: Comparing multiple discriminant analysis and logistic regression, International research journal of finance and economics, 94, 1450-2887
BOOK
•Tuffour, J.K., Avordeh, T.K., Bunyaminu, A. & Barnor, C. (2019). Business Statistics for Managers. Accra: CSIR-INSTI
•Bunyaminu, A. (2017). Business Statistics: Theory and Practice. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing: Saarbrücken, Germany
Subject Areas (Teaching)
Graduate level
•MCPC 607Statistics for Decision Making
•MBAQ 603 Quantitative Techniques for Management Decisions
•MCPC 616 Research Methods
Undergraduate level
•BCPC208 Quantitative Methods
•PBBS305 Business Statistics
•PBBS 603 Research Methods
Professional Membership & Affiliations
•Member, Institute of Certified Data Analyst (CDA), UK
•Member, Royal Statistical Society (RSS), UK
•Member, Association of Computer Professionals (ACP), UK)
•Member, University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
Dr. Bunyaminu has a considerable Teaching and Consultancy knowledge and has experience in analysis and interpretation of complex data for forecasting and optimization using modern software/programming languages; underpinned by solid academic background and proven people management skills. He continues to exhibit talent in working alongside a team of Researchers to support the achievement of the vision and mission of the University.
Teaching Statement
My objective as a facilitator/lecturer is to enhance the thinking capacity of my students to critically assess, analyze and evaluate issues with the view of discovering ground-breaking inventions. I endeavor to prepare my students with the acknowledge to always identify solutions to perennial challenges in their various communities and the world at large.
I constantly effective ways of teaching, interacting and influencing my students to be good citizens no matter where they find themselves. As a forward looking and student centric Lecturer, I always expect my students to learn and achieve with a deep sense of contributing to community growth.
Academic Degrees
•PhD in Finance, University of Central Nicaragua, Austrian Campus – May 2017 •Masters in Statistics and Management Science, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK - Oct. 2009
•BSc (Hons) Statistic and Operational Research, The Open University, UK.- Sept. 2007
•Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, London College of Business & Management, London, UK- Oct. 2007
•Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agric. Engineering, Tamale Technical University-Oct. 2000
Professional Qualifications
•Institute of Certified Data Analyst (CDA), UK
•Royal Statistical Society (RSS), UK
•Association of Computer Professionals (ACP), UK
Professional Experience
•Feb. 2016 to July 2020: Faculty Research Officer, Faculty of Accounting and Finance, UPSA
Selected Publications (presented from the most recent to the earliest)
Refereed Journal Articles
1.Yakubu, I.N., & Bunyaminu, A. (2020). Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in West Africa: The Moderating Effect of Financial Openness. The Empirical Economics Letters (Accepted for publication)
2.Bunyaminu, A, Mohammed, I & Issah, M. (2019). Business failure prediction: A tri-dimensional approach. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 21(2)
3.Bunyaminu, A, Tuffour, K., J. & Barnor, C. (2019). Assessing the Determinants of Business Failure of Companies Listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Journal of Accounting and Finance, 19(4).
4. Asampana,I., Akanferi, A., A., Hannah Ayaba Tanye, A., H & Bunyaminu, A. (2019). An Analysis of the Acceptance of the Government of Ghana’s Electronic Pay (e-pay) Slip System. Texila International Journal of Academic research, 7 (1).
5.Quansah, F & Bunyaminu, A. (2017). Firm Internal Factors and Export Performance in the Ghanaian Wood Industry, International Journal of Business and Social Science, 8(2), ISSN 2219-1933
6.Bunyaminu, A. & Mahama F. (2016). Investigating Project Management Practices in Public Sector Organisations in Ghana. International Journal of Management Sciences, 7(3), 99-129
7.Juliet, G. Wisdom, Y. M. & Bunyaminu, A. (2016). Assessing the work life balance of female leaders in financial institutions and its effect on productivity in Ghana. Business Management and Consumer Studies: An international Journal, 1(1), 61-77
8.Bunyaminu, A. (2015). Business Failure Prediction: An empirical study based on Survival Analysis and Generalized Linear Modeling (GLM) Techniques. International Journal of Financial Economics, 4 (3), 135-149
9.Bunyaminu, A. & Barnor, C. (2015). Assessing the effect of Micro financing on small scale enterprises in Ghana. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, 3(4), ISSN 2348-1226
10.Barnor, C. & Bunyaminu, A. (2015). A Critical Appraisal of Risk Management Strategies of Microfinance Institutions in Ghana. International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management, 5(12), ISSN 2231-5756
11.Mensah, W. Y., & Bunyaminu, A. (2015). The experience of African immigrant Professors in a predominantly White Academic environment. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2(10), 2313-3759
12.Bunyaminu, A. & Mahama F. (2015). A Critical Analysis of commercial banks performance in Ghana, International Journal of Research in Computer Applications and Management, 6(1), ISSN 2231-1009.
13.Rebecca A. & Bunyaminu, A. (2015). Effect of Stock Market Dynamics on Economic Growth: Evidence from Ghana Stock Exchange. International Journal of Financial Markets, 2(3), 69-93
14.Bunyaminu, A (2015). Business Failure Prediction: An empirical study based on Survival Analysis and Generalized Linear Modeling (GLM) Techniques. International Journal of Financial Economics, 4(3), 135-149
15.Bunyaminu, A & Quansah, F. (2015). A Good Quality Service Provision in the Network Service in Ghana: A Case Study of MTN Ghana. International Journal of Marketing Studies, 7(3), ISSN 1918-7203. doi:10.5539/ijms.v7n3p63
16.Bunyaminu, A. & Shani, B. (2014), Corporate failure prediction: A fresh technique for dealing effectively with normality based on Quantitative and Qualitative approach, International Journal of Financial Economics, 2(2), 1-12.
17.Avortri C., Bunyaminu A., Wereko T. B. (2014), Factors that Hinder Access to Credit by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises despite the Financial Sector Liberalisation in Ghana, International Journal of Management Sciences, 1(10), 386-404.
18.Shani, B. & Bunyaminu, A. (2013), A critical analysis on advertising banks products and services in Ghana, International journal of marketing studies, 5(3), 1918-719.
19.Bunyaminu, A. & Bashiru, S. (2013), Assessing the impact of effective institutional capacity on advocacy for microfinance firms – A case study of Northern Ghana; International business research journal, 6(4), 1913-9004.
20.Bunyaminu, A., Kadri, A. Y., & Shani, B. (2013), Assessing rural banks effectiveness in Ghana, International business research journal, 6(3), 1913-9004.
21.Bunyaminu A. & Mohammed I. (2012), The sustainability of micro-finance companies: Generalised linear modelling (GLM) Approach, International research journal of finance and economics, 95, 1450-2887.
22.Bunyaminu A. & Mohammed I. (2012), Predicting corporate failure of UK’s listed companies: Comparing multiple discriminant analysis and logistic regression, International research journal of finance and economics, 94, 1450-2887
BOOK
•Tuffour, J.K., Avordeh, T.K., Bunyaminu, A. & Barnor, C. (2019). Business Statistics for Managers. Accra: CSIR-INSTI
•Bunyaminu, A. (2017). Business Statistics: Theory and Practice. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing: Saarbrücken, Germany
Subject Areas (Teaching)
Graduate level
•MCPC 607Statistics for Decision Making
•MBAQ 603 Quantitative Techniques for Management Decisions
•MCPC 616 Research Methods
Undergraduate level
•BCPC208 Quantitative Methods
•PBBS305 Business Statistics
•PBBS 603 Research Methods
Professional Membership & Affiliations
•Member, Institute of Certified Data Analyst (CDA), UK
•Member, Royal Statistical Society (RSS), UK
•Member, Association of Computer Professionals (ACP), UK)
•Member, University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)