KNUST crowned best business school in Ghana at Tertiary Business Sense Challenge 7.0
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has emerged winner of the Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) Version 7.0, beating the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to clinch their second national title.
The event was held today at the Zenith University College auditorium in Accra.
Led by Intelligentsia Master Kwadwo Acheampong Opoku, the KNUST quartet — Japhet Adeleke, Frederick Asontoliya and Daniel Ekow Baffoe — dominated their counterparts from UEW and UG from start to finish.
After six rounds of competition, KNUST scored 77.17 points to win a golden trophy, medals, books from sponsors ICAG, laptops, and cash. UGBS, which placed second with 54 points, took home books, medals, and cash. UEW came third with 51.83 points, also winning medals, books, and an undisclosed cash prize.
The contest began evenly, with KNUST scoring nine points in the first round, ahead of Legon’s four points and UEW’s five. However, as the competition progressed, Kwadwo Acheampong proved unstoppable, impressing judges and the audience with his sharp answers and confident presentations.
In the third round — the business case of the day — UEW scored 13.83 points, UG 14 points, and KNUST 16.17 points. KNUST further extended their lead in the Graphic Business Stories round with 21 points, ahead of UG’s 19 and UEW’s 18.
The fifth round saw KNUST and UEW tie with 13 points each, while UG managed four points. In the final riddles round, KNUST scored six points, UEW three, and UG none.
Kwadwo Acheampong was named Overall Best Performer, receiving a plaque and an undisclosed cash award.
The event, attended by sponsors such as CompuGhana’s Elizabeth Frempong and PwC’s Paula Adum-Yeboah, included words of encouragement to participating students to take their studies seriously and strive for excellence.
The Director of Marketing of the Graphic Communications Group Limited lauded the high level of business acumen on display, stating that the TBSC “has come to stay” and encouraging all tertiary schools to participate.
According to quiz master Alhassan Trawule, the competition format has been expanded to include comprehensive presentations judged by panels, more business case studies, computer literacy training, and mentorship sessions with seasoned professionals.
The University of Cape Coast remains the most successful school in the history of the competition, having won twice in 2019 and 2021. This year saw over 26 schools, including new entrants, participate.
The TBSC is sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG), MTN, PwC, GLICO Life, Papaye, GCB Bank, and CompuGhana.