About Faculty of Business Studies
Welcome to the Faculty of Business Studies at Takoradi Technical University — where innovation meets excellence, and future business leaders are shaped through transformative education, cutting-edge research, and real-world application.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide business education, training, and research to our stakeholders for the development of Ghana and beyond.
Our Vision
To become a Business Faculty renowned for research and training hub to society.
The History & Evolution of FOBS
The Faculty of Business Studies stands as a vibrant academic division within Takoradi Technical University, committed to fostering excellence in business education and research. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a powerhouse of business education in Ghana, offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across essential business disciplines.
Our evolution reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of business education while maintaining strong connections with industry partners. As we continue to grow, our focus remains unwavering: to equip the next generation of business leaders with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that make them immediately valuable in today's competitive global marketplace.
The History of FOBS
The Faculty of Business Studies stands as a vibrant academic division within Takoradi Technical University, committed to fostering excellence in business education and research. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in various business disciplines.
Our programmes include Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Secretaryship and Management Studies, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management. The faculty has grown to include seventy (70) teaching staff, eighteen (18) non-teaching staff, and serves approximately four thousand (4000) students who benefit from our commitment to academic excellence and practical business education.
Our Objectives
Business Knowledge
Equip students with the requisite knowledge of technology, theories, models, and concepts relevant to today's dynamic business environment.
Entrepreneurial Skills
Equip students with the requisite entrepreneurial skills necessary for industrial development.
Research & Consultancy
Promote Ghana's industrialisation through relevant industrial research and consultancy in all aspects of business development.
Critical Thinking
Inculcate into learners, technological, analytical, and critical thinking competencies to solve emerging marketing problems in the field of work.
Research Excellence
The Faculty of Business Studies is actively engaged in research and has produced numerous publications in reputable local and international journals. Our research centers focus on areas such as:
We emphasize practical learning, encouraging students to participate in internships, workshops, and seminars to gain real-world experience. Our faculty members regularly collaborate with leading researchers globally and industry partners to ensure our research remains relevant and impactful.
Practical Learning
The Faculty of Business Studies emphasizes practical learning, encouraging students to participate in internships, workshops, and seminars to gain real-world experience. We believe in bridging the gap between theory and practice, ensuring our graduates are workplace-ready.
Through our comprehensive curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and strong industry partnerships, we equip our students with the tools they need to succeed in today's competitive marketplace and make meaningful contributions to Ghana's economic development and beyond.