The first Open University known
in the country known as Miller Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development
Studies opened in Bolgatanga admitting 26 students to undertake various degree
programmes.
The fresh students who are considered pioneers of the institute
will undertake courses in Bachelor of Arts degree, Masters, PHD as well as
MPhil programmes.
Courses to be taken include faculty of Culture and
Development, Faculty of Business and Administration as well as Nutrition and
Hospitality Studies.
Addressing students at its maiden matriculation ceremony,
the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Miller said the establishment of an open
university was a life transforming experience, having realized the need to go
beyond western technology and embracing indigenous knowledge through discipline
and culture.
According to Prof Miller, the school was in the process of bringing
into the academic platform a programme dubbed ‘community immersion’. With this
in place, students will be exposed to employable opportunities and create jobs
for themselves after completion.
Miller Institute for Transdisciplinary and
Development Studies will from next year onwards introduce Bachelor of Arts,
masters and PHD programmes in Plural Nursing, Information Literacy and
University Management and Administration among other mobile training programmes.
The school is also looking forward to pursuing a language school that will
award credited diplomas and certificates for various proficiencies.
Prof Miller
said looking at the academic design and research activities of the school, the
region was poised to witness some level of development.
Prof Miller later challenged
the matriculants think beyond academic excellence and apply their knowledge
effectively to transform society.
The ceremony attracted various dignitaries
including senior lecturers from its affiliate school, the University of
Development studies.
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