Prof. John Gatsi was on February 29, 2024 inaugurated as a professor of finance at the University of Cape Coast at a colourful ceremony.
• Hails from Devego in the Volta Region
• 1988: Completed Ohawu R/C Primary and L/A Middle School
• 1993: Obtained General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level Certificate (Science) at Keta Secondary Technical School
• 1995: Enrolled at Keta Secondary Technical School for sixth-form education, obtaining GCE Advanced Level.
• 1997: Gained admission at the University of Ghana (UG) to read Bachelor of Science in Administration, with Accounting option.
• 2000: Completed University of Ghana
• 2003/2004-2006: He was offered admission to read Master of Science in International Accounting at Gothenburg University, Sweden.
•2007: Employed at the University of Cape Coast as a lecturer to teach Finance and related courses.
•2011: Obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Ghana Law School.
• 2012: Promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer
•2014: Obtained PhD in Finance from Central University of Nicaragua
• 2016: Adjudged the Best Lecturer by the UCC-SRC
•2016: Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor
• 2016-2019: Served as Head of the Department of Finance
• 2017: Called to the Bar after completing the professional Law Program at the Ghana School of Law
• Since 2017 till date: He has supervised 12 M. Com students and 22 MBA students
• 2019: Appointed Dean of the School of Business and will end his term in office in July 2025
• 2020: Promoted to full Professor of Finance
• 29 February 2024: Delivered inaugural lecture on the topic: ” Islamic Banking Options: Exploring an Inclusive Alternative or Complement”.
Source: UCC