Curriculum Vitae
CAREER GOALS
To develop a high level of excellence in teaching and research in management. With a high level of motivation to consistently inspire students for academic and professional excellence. Additionally, Kofi strives to develop an exceptional track record of research success and excellence with multiple published scholarly works in reputable peer-reviewed journals in management.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1. Doctor of Philosophy [PhD], Organizational Development
(Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Sci. & Technology, Ghana, 2012-2015)
2. Master of Science [MSc] Development Management
(University of Agder, Norway, 2005-2007)
3. Postgraduate Diploma [PGD] eLearning/ E-Tutorship
(University of Agder, Norway, 2008-2009.)
4. Bachelor of Arts. [B.A Hon], Economics & Sociology
(Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Sci. & Technology, Ghana, 2001-2004)
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Certified eLearning/Online course developer/tutor
Certified Corporate Governance Trainer (by International Finance Corporation)
Case Teaching/Writing (by Commonwealth of Learning)
Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning (by RETRIDAL in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning)
CAREER HISTORY
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Senior Lecturer: 2017 - present
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Lecturer: 2008 - 2017
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Corporate Ethics, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Strategic Entrepreneurship and Employee Development
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Member, African Academy of Management (AFAM)
Member, Academy of International Business (AiB)
Member, Institute of Directors (MIoD)
Member, Ghana Sociological Association (GSA)
ACADEMIC SERVICE
UNIVERISTY COMMUNITY
Current Head of Department – Department of Human Resource & Organisational Development, KNUST School of Business.
Lead Developer - Commonwealth Masters in Business Administration (Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, 2018)
Lead Developer – MBA International Business (Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, 2018)
Lead Developer – MSc Development Management (Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, 2018)
Lead Developer - MSc Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership (KNUST School of Business, 2017)
Coordinator, MSc Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership (KNUST School of Business, 2017 – Date)
Coordinator, BSc Hospitality & Tourism Management (KNUST School of Business, 2017 – Date)
Coordinator, MSc Development Management Programme (Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, 2012-2019)
Coordinator, Commonwealth Exec. Master of Business/Public Administration (Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, 2018 – Date)
Member, Curriculum Development Committee consolidated programme in Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) for KNUST (2018-2019)
Member, Curriculum Development Committee for joint degree programme in Doctor of Leadership for KNUST and UNISA (2019).
Member – Board of the KNUST School of Business (KSB) (2016 – 2018).
Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST (2017 – to date)
Member, Research and Thesis Committee, Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST (2010- to date)
NATIONAL COMMUNITY
External Examiner, Dept of Management Studies, University of Mines and Technology. 2020 – Date:
External Examiner, Dept of Human Resource Management, University of Education, Winneba. 2019 – Date:
External Assessor, Promotion Decision, Dept of Human Resource Management, University of Education, Winneba. 2019 – Date:
Resource Person, Research Training for Lecturers from Technical Universities in Ghana. (2019)
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Adjunct Lecturer/Supervisor. Durbam University of Technology, South African
External Censor/Examiner, Development Management Programme, University of Agder, Norway (2017 – Date)
Member, Editorial Team, Journal of Global Responsibility (Emerald Insight)
Adhoc Reviewer, Journal of International Development (Wiley and Sons),
Adhoc Reviewer, Journal of African Business (Taylor & Francis)
Adhoc Reviewer, SageOpen (Sage)
Adhoc Reviewer, International Journal of Emerging Market (Emerald)
Adhoc Reviewer, Journal of Global Responsibility (Emerald Insight)
Adhoc Reviewer, African Journal of Management (Taylor & Francis)
Adhoc Reviewer, Cogent Business and Management (Taylor & Francis)
Adhoc Reviewer, Cogent Education (Taylor & Francis)