MASTERS "AKWAABA"-GIJ BEGINS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
For over fifty years since the establishment of the Ghana Institute of Journalism,different natural phases of progression have been witnessed.
Beginning as a diploma-awarding institute,the communication school has matured to become autonomous in awarding its own degrees in communication studies.
Despite this,students who graduate from the school of journalism,pursue their post-graduate studies at the University of Ghana or other universities outside of the country.
This in part, was because the institute did not offer masters programmes.The specialized school for communication studies has now moved a phase higher in its quest to achieve communication excellence by introducing four masters programmes ; M.A. Journalism,M.A. Public relations,M.A. Media management,M.A. Development communication,to among other things,provide a wide-ranging training,eduction,in-depth knowledge and aptitude to pursue a successful and impactful career in media circles.
Mr. David Newton,Rector of the institute,in his address at the launch of the school of graduate studies and research,on the institute's premises on Wednesday,stated that one of the underlying factors why the institute pushed beyond its limits to introduce the masters programmes was to reduce the financial burden on government of Ghana,corporate organizations and individuals to educate such professionals outside the shores of Ghana at huge costs.
Professor Clifford Nii Boye Tagoe,chairman of the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE),lauded the move by the school,while stressing the importance of media ethics to the communication industry;a common course that runs through all four masters programmes.
For over fifty years since the establishment of the Ghana Institute of Journalism,different natural phases of progression have been witnessed.
Beginning as a diploma-awarding institute,the communication school has matured to become autonomous in awarding its own degrees in communication studies.
Despite this,students who graduate from the school of journalism,pursue their post-graduate studies at the University of Ghana or other universities outside of the country.
This in part, was because the institute did not offer masters programmes.The specialized school for communication studies has now moved a phase higher in its quest to achieve communication excellence by introducing four masters programmes ; M.A. Journalism,M.A. Public relations,M.A. Media management,M.A. Development communication,to among other things,provide a wide-ranging training,eduction,in-depth knowledge and aptitude to pursue a successful and impactful career in media circles.
Mr. David Newton,Rector of the institute,in his address at the launch of the school of graduate studies and research,on the institute's premises on Wednesday,stated that one of the underlying factors why the institute pushed beyond its limits to introduce the masters programmes was to reduce the financial burden on government of Ghana,corporate organizations and individuals to educate such professionals outside the shores of Ghana at huge costs.
Professor Clifford Nii Boye Tagoe,chairman of the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE),lauded the move by the school,while stressing the importance of media ethics to the communication industry;a common course that runs through all four masters programmes.
This he added, goes to show that with the rapid development of the media in Ghana,social media,blogging and the like,there still is the need to uphold strict ethical standards in the profession.
He also reiterated the absolute significance of research in the field of journalism,adding, that it is a very important aspect of the entire knowledge acquisition process,which helps the individual become a well-rounded person on the job.
He encouraged the institute to continue the good works and in the future introduce doctoral programmes,as soon as it is practically possible.
Deputy minister of education, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa speaking at the launch,expressed his ministry's excitement at the school's ability to have stayed glued to its mission and focus over the years,without straying off its core mandate,in the face of growing concerns over the wholesale pursuance of all manner of courses in tertiary schools,leaving individuals without any exact
specialization.
He commended the school for its important role in training individuals in journalism and public relations,who are doing absolutely amazing on the field.
Adding his voice to the calls for measures to check the dolarisation of the economy,the deputy minister charged the institute and all other tertiary institutions to abide by government's directive binding all Ghanaian enterprises to collect fees in Ghana cedis which is the legal tender for transacting businesses in the country.
The masters programmes are going to span a period of twelve months,and are only going to be offered candidates who may have had a minimum of Second Class Lower honors from the institute or any other reputable university.
He commended the school for its important role in training individuals in journalism and public relations,who are doing absolutely amazing on the field.
Adding his voice to the calls for measures to check the dolarisation of the economy,the deputy minister charged the institute and all other tertiary institutions to abide by government's directive binding all Ghanaian enterprises to collect fees in Ghana cedis which is the legal tender for transacting businesses in the country.
The masters programmes are going to span a period of twelve months,and are only going to be offered candidates who may have had a minimum of Second Class Lower honors from the institute or any other reputable university.
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