Valley View, UCC, UEW qualify for TBSC semi-finals
Valley View University (VVU) secured its first-ever semi-final spot in the Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) yesterday, edging out Heritage Christian University 30–26 in a tightly contested match held at Zenith University College in Accra.
After a slow start by both schools in the first two rounds, the competition gained momentum in the third round—dubbed the 'Business Case of the Day'—where Heritage Christian University (HCU) scored four out of 10, narrowly edging past Valley View University (VVU), which scored three.
In the fourth round, known as 'The Graphic Business Section', HCU extended their lead by 12 points, while VVU managed seven.
A similar trend continued in the fifth round, but in the thrilling final round—‘Riddles’—VVU’s team, made up of Bright Peprah Yeboah, Elvis Boateng, Victoria Tuffour Boateng and Credo Mississino, showcased their prowess to outshine HCU’s quartet of Rose Clare Larbie, Elizer Sackitey, Gloria Akoto, and Priscilla Frimpong, to secure the win.
More thrills
Before this cagey affair, Wisconsin International University College’s quartet of Ninola Rufus Aromolaran, Onyina Kofi Nyantakyi, Israel Deladem Agbemenu and Samuel Okaijah Okai were no match for the powerful University of Cape Coast (UCC) quartet, comprising Charles Williams Obeng Mensah, James Dordan Nyataaba, MacLean Kraka and Alfred Akwada, who recorded an emphatic 67-33 victory.
University of Cape Coast has successfully reached the second quarter-finals of the competition
That paved the way for UCC to emerge as the first school to qualify for the semi-final.
In the last quarter-final contest, the University of Education Winneba (UEW) beat the Pentecost University College 65-42 to qualify for the sixth semi-final.
Today’s line-up
The excitement continues today as the University of Ghana (UG) faces off against Koforidua Technical University (KTU) in the first contest, followed by a clash between SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) and the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR).
Valley View University is making its first time in the quarter-finals. From left are Credo Mississino, Elvis Boateng, Victoria Tuffour Boateng, and Bright Peprah Yeboah
The last quarter-final contest of this year's competition will see Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) face West End University College for a spot in the semi-finals.
Participants
More than 26 schools participated in the seventh edition of the competition, with several newcomers joining the fray for the first time.
Background
Since its inception, the Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) has showcased outstanding performances from tertiary institutions across Ghana.
The University of Cape Coast has established itself as the most decorated institution in the competition, having clinched the title twice—first in 2019 and again in 2021—cementing its status as a powerhouse in the TBSC.
Other institutions have also left their mark, with past winners showcasing exceptional business acumen and critical thinking.
While the University of Cape Coast leads the pack, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University for Development Studies, University of Education Winneba, and the University of Ghana have remained consistent contenders, each striving to etch their name onto the prestigious list of champions.
Sponsors
The competition is sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), along with MTN, PwC, GLICO Life, Peeva Beverages, Papaye, GCB Bank, and Compu Ghana.
