The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has met with its international online education partners to review the implementation of its fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes and consider measures to improve recruitment, admissions and student support. Held on 11 November 2026, the meeting focused on strengthening the systems and administrative arrangements needed to support programme delivery.
The engagement brought together University officials, representatives of the Centre for International Education and Collaboration (CIEC), and Dr Joseph Silver, President of Silver & Associates and Consultant to Best Associates, who contributed insights from his experience in higher education leadership.
Discussions covered prospective students’ progression from initial enquiry to enrolment, including application procedures, admissions systems, regulatory requirements and communication. Participants considered how closer coordination could help address operational challenges and provide clearer guidance to applicants.
The CIEC team reported that approximately 44 applications had been initiated and more than 700 prospective students identified across the online MBA programmes. The update highlighted interest in the offerings and the need to support applicants through the remaining stages of the admissions process.
University officials acknowledged the concerns raised and considered possible improvements, including a dedicated student information system to support applications, admissions, fee payments and flexible academic progression.
Participants also highlighted the need for clearer communication about the fully online MBA programmes and how they differ from the University’s existing distance learning offerings. Discussions further addressed the proposed establishment of a dedicated administrative structure to coordinate the partnership and strengthen support for students.
Dr Silver emphasised the importance of resolving operational bottlenecks to enable prospective students to complete their applications and progress to enrolment.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the outstanding challenges, improving the student experience and strengthening the partnership to expand access to flexible, quality postgraduate education.
The engagement forms part of UPSA’s efforts to strengthen its digital learning provision through international collaboration and responsive academic administration.
