Garden City University partners Prempeh College to support business students

Garden City University (GCU) has established a formal partnership with Prempeh College to support Senior High School (SHS) business students in their transition to higher education. The collaboration is designed to provide academic support and structural guidance to students who might otherwise abandon business disciplines due to external pressures or a lack of clear career direction. By bridging the gap between secondary and tertiary education, both institutions aim to create a more robust pipeline for future business professionals in Ghana.

The initiative comes in response to a noted decline in the number of students pursuing business studies at the university level. To address this, the partnership will implement targeted academic interventions and career guidance sessions. These activities are specifically intended to help students navigate the complexities of university applications while maintaining their interest in professional business fields. Officials noted that the transition period is critical, as many students feel overwhelmed by the change in academic environment and expectations.

Beyond traditional classroom support, the partnership will incorporate technology-driven programs to better prepare students for the demands of the modern global economy. Key figures from both Garden City University and Prempeh College emphasized that negative peer influence often discourages talented SHS students from sticking with business tracks. This partnership seeks to counter such influences by providing professional role models and highlighting the long-term viability and diverse opportunities within business careers.

Leaders from both institutions expressed optimism that this collaboration will serve as a model for other secondary and tertiary schools across the country. By strengthening the relationship between these two levels of education, the stakeholders aim to significantly increase the enrollment of business students in Ghanaian universities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that students are not only choosing these paths but are also well-equipped for academic success once they arrive on campus.