Koforidua Polytechnic
Koforidua Polytechnic which was established in the year 1997. The Polytechnic, which was founded with the vision of producing high-level, career-focused and skilled manpower to support the country’s industrial growth, has since 1999 turned out graduates with Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply Statistics and Computer Science.
The Polytechnic currently has four Schools and one Institute namely, the School of Business and Management Studies, School of Applied Science and Technology, School of Built and Natural Environment, School of Engineering and the Institute of Open and Distance Learning (IODL). The Polytechnic has increased its academic programme offerings significantly from two (2) at the inception of 1997 to a total of fifteen (15) HND programmes. Out of the fifteen (15) HND programmes, four (4) are from the School of Business & Management Studies, five (5) are from the School of Engineering, four (4) from School of Applied Science and Technology and the remaining two (2) programmes are from the School of Built and Natural Environment.
In keeping with its Strategic Plan of Koforidua Polytechnic (2010 – 2014) to increase access to tertiary education for many prospective students, the Polytechnic plans to introduce Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) programmes for the existing HND programmes. The polytechnic currently runs seven (7) Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) programmes. Other programmes are also at various stages of the accreditation process.
The Polytechnic is committed to rapid staff development to meet the needs of the growing student population which currently stands at 6,895 for the 2013/2014 Academic year. Through several collaborations, a significant number of staff members are pursuing further studies in Ghana and abroad.
The Polytechnic has been executing a Strategic Plan which is intended to run from 2010 to 2014. The main thrusts of the Strategic Plan are:
| Thrust 1: | Consolidating existing programs and introducing new ones as a way attracting top class and highly motivated students to the Polytechnic |
| Thrust 2: | Develop human resource capacities to improve efficiency and effectiveness |
| Thrust 3: | Provision of quality infrastructure and leaning facilities to enhance teaching and learning |
| Thrust 4: | Harness in ICT facilities for maximum effectiveness in all area in the Polytechnic Work |
| Thrust 5: | Improve existing facilities to enhance academic work and research |
| Thrust 6: | Explore avenues for internally generated income through provision of consultancy service and continuing education |
| Thrust 7: | Improve Financial Resource mobilisation and management |
| Thrust 8: | Governance and planning |
Mission/Vision of Koforidua Polytechnic
Our Vision
To be a leading Polytechnic offering high quality, career-focused education for National development
Our Mission
A. To train career-focused middle level manpower in the areas of Applied Sciences and Technology, Commerce and Engineering in close partnership with Industry.
B. This is done through:
B1. Academic programmes i.e. Applied Sciences and Technology, Commerce and Engineering.
B2. Applied Researches concerning the academic programmes offered: This is important in order to develop relevant and pragmatic training and teaching approaches.
B3. Consultancy Services to private and public organizations: This service is vital to the polytechnic as it makes the polytechnic meet the needs of organizations at the same time generate income for the institutions and individuals.
B4. Outreach/Community services: This is aimed at providing services to meet the social and economic needs of the community.
B5. Continuing Professional education: This learning and development opportunity is offered to the general community.
Our Core Values of Koforidua Polytechnic
In pursuing its vision and mission, the polytechnic is guided by the core values of: Creativity, Determination and Team Work!
Supporting Values
Commitment, Honesty and Innovation are the supporting values of the Core Values.