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Academic and Professional Profile

Dr. Frank Antwi is a Senior Lecturer, academic administrator, researcher, finance and risk management professional, church leader and public commentator with extensive experience in higher education, academic leadership, research, professional training and institutional governance.

He currently serves as the Director of the College of Foundation and Professional Studies (COFOPS) and Acting Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Ä¢¹½TVÊÓƵ. In these capacities, he provides academic and administrative leadership while contributing to programme development, curriculum innovation, teaching and learning, student development and institutional planning.

Dr. Antwi has developed a strong academic profile in finance, banking and risk management.

Academic Background and Expertise

Dr. Antwi holds a PhD in Management Science and Engineering, with a specialisation in Finance, an MPhil in Risk Management and Insurance, and a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance.

His academic and professional interests span finance, banking, financial risk management, investment and portfolio management, financial markets and institutions, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, digital finance, corporate governance, environmental and green finance, climate-related financial issues and financial stability.

He has taught and developed courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional levels, including Financial Risk Management, Risk and Insurance, Investment and Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, Entrepreneurship, Business Research Methods, Treasury Management, Rural Banking and Microfinance, Credit Management, Green Finance, Technology and Data Analytics in Financial Services and Banking Information Systems.

His teaching approach emphasises the integration of academic knowledge with practical application, analytical thinking, problem-solving, innovation and ethical decision-making.

Academic Leadership and Institutional Service

As Director of the College of Foundation and Professional Studies, Dr. Antwi is involved in the development and coordination of foundation, professional, certificate and continuing education programmes. His work reflects a strong interest in widening access to higher education while developing programmes that respond to emerging professional and industry needs.

As Acting Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance, he provides leadership in academic planning, programme development, curriculum review, staff coordination, student engagement and the enhancement of teaching and learning.

Dr. Antwi also serves on several boards, committees and institutional working groups at Ä¢¹½TVÊÓƵ, contributing to academic governance, institutional development, programme development and strategic initiatives of the University.

Research and Scholarly Engagement

Dr. Antwi’s research interests are broadly situated at the intersection of finance, development, technology, sustainability and risk.

His research has examined financial inclusion, digital finance technology, financial stability, banking-sector performance, environmental sustainability, financial development, corporate governance, entrepreneurship and climate-related vulnerability, with particular interest in developing economies and the African context.

Professional Training and Development

Beyond his university teaching responsibilities, Dr. Antwi has contributed to the development and delivery of professional and executive training in finance, risk management, corporate governance, leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, ethics, adult learning and professional development.

He is particularly interested in ensuring that professional education develops practical competencies that individuals can apply in their organisations and professional environments.

Public and Media Engagement

Dr. Antwi is actively engaged in public education and media discourse, particularly on matters relating to finance, banking, the economy, business, governance and national development.

He regularly contributes as a panelist, analyst and commentator on Ghanaian television and radio platforms, including UTV, Original TV, Pent TV, Neat FM and Pent Radio (Kumasi and Takoradi), among others.

Through these engagements, he participates in discussions on contemporary economic and financial developments and helps translate technical issues in finance, economics and business into accessible perspectives for the general public.

His media engagements form part of his broader public and professional engagement and draw on his academic and professional expertise. They are distinct from his formal administrative and academic responsibilities at Ä¢¹½TVÊÓƵ. Through this public-facing work, he contributes to national conversations on economic, financial and business issues and promotes public understanding of complex issues.

Church and Community Leadership

Dr. Antwi is actively involved in Christian ministry and church leadership, where he has undertaken a number of leadership and service responsibilities.

His church leadership has strengthened his experience in people development, leadership, stewardship, administration, mentoring and community engagement. These experiences complement his academic and professional roles and reinforce his commitment to values-based leadership and service.

Leadership Philosophy

Dr. Antwi’s leadership philosophy is grounded in integrity, accountability, service, excellence, continuous learning and the development of people.

He believes effective leadership requires the ability to combine strategic vision with practical action while creating an environment in which people can develop their capabilities and contribute meaningfully to organisational goals.

He is particularly passionate about developing academic programmes that respond to changing industry requirements and equip graduates with relevant competencies for the contemporary workplace.

Areas of Expertise

• Finance and Banking
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Corporate Finance, Investment and Portfolio Management
  • Financial Inclusion and Digital Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Development
  • Environmental sustainability and Green Finance
  • Climate and Financial Risk
  • Research Methods and Applied Research
  • Professional and Executive Education
  • Academic and Institutional Leadership
  • Public Financial and Economic Education

A Commitment to Knowledge, Leadership and Service

Through his combined roles as an academic, university administrator, researcher, professional trainer, church leader and public commentator, Dr. Antwi engages with academia, industry, professional communities, the church and the wider Ghanaian public.

His professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge, developing people, strengthening institutions and contributing to national development.

As a Senior Lecturer and academic leader, he continues to connect scholarship with practice, develop relevant academic programmes, mentor students and professionals, and contribute constructively to public discourse on financial, economic and institutional challenges facing Ghana and the wider African continent.