AUCC Now AUCB; Grants Its Own Certificate

The African University College of Communications (AUCC) has reached a transformative milestone, receiving a Presidential Charter to become the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) allowing the educational institution to award its own degree to its students.

At an official launch to celebrate this milestone on February 13, 2025, renowned Ghanaian scholar and founder of the institution, Prof. Kojo Yankah made a passionate appeal to the Minister of Education to revolutionize Ghana’s educational set up by incorporating indigenous knowledge systems.

According to Kojo Yankah, the current education system diverts Ghanaians from their African identity, making students unable to tackle issues effectively.

“As a Chartered University, AUCB reaffirms its commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s evolving economic and social landscapes, our educational system does not teach us anything, we rather learn about other people but not about ourselves. The education ministry should be more Africa-centred. If education does not solve a country’s problem, then it is useless” he stated.

The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abeiku Blankson, on his part added that private institutions have been at the forefront of innovative education in Ghana.

He noted that the Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of private institutions in complementing the government’s efforts to provide quality education.

“I plead with the government to consider students who are coming to the private universities since it is the same educational landscape” he said.

Background

The African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) was established as the Africa Institute of Journalism and Communications (AIJC), in 2002 by Hon. Kojo Yankah.

Initially offering a Diploma in Communication Studies, it gained accreditation as a tertiary institution in 2004. In 2007, AIJC received approval to offer BA degrees, transforming into AUCC, the first university college in Africa specializing in Journalism and Communication Studies.

By 2010, it expanded to include BSc programs in Business Administration. The university started its postgraduate program in in 2018,

AUCB is recognized as a UNESCO Centre of Excellence, partners with universities worldwide, and is a member of the Council of Independent Universities (CIU), Ghana.

To enhance learning and research, AUCC has established several centres and institutes, including: Kwabena Nketia Centre for Africana Studies, Ama Ata Aidoo Center for Creative writing and a Business and Professional Development Center.

With its continued growth and recent transition to an autonomous university, AUCB remains committed to academic excellence.