‘Degree to nowhere’: Dr Adutwum questions relevance of some university programmes

Questions relevance of some programmesThe former Education Minister singled out programmes such as Development Studies at the University for Development Studies (UDS) and BA Education (Non-Teaching) at the University of Ghana, arguing that they offer limited employment prospects for graduates.

Former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for a comprehensive review of some university programmes in Ghana, arguing that many graduates are leaving tertiary institutions without the skills and qualifications required by the labour market.

Education for employmentThe former minister maintained that addressing graduate unemployment requires a fundamental rethink of the country's tertiary education system, with greater emphasis on employability, innovation, science, technology, engineering and other market-driven disciplines.