Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Kwansema Arkorful holds a Doctor of Business Administration Degree from SMC University (SMCU), an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon, a Graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) U.K, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from Ghana Institute of Public Administration (GIMPA). She is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, U.K.
Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful started her working life from industry where she worked at middle level Management for fourteen (14) years, a period within which she built her leadership potentials. In her supervisory capacity, she learnt to build co-operative work team that promoted a productive environment.
Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful transited to academia in 2002 where she joined the Faculty of Management Studies. She began her academic career as a lecturer teaching management course on the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) and Institute of Chartered Accountant, Ghana (ICAG) professional programmes. She became the first Head of the Department of Business Administration Programme from 2005 to 2009, and was instrumental in founding the Association of Business Administration Students (ABAS), and the Business Administration Welfare Association (BAWA) which focused on meeting students’ and staff social needs. She also served as the Coordinator for the Diploma in Business Studies Programme under the Business Development Unit from 2003- 2005. From 2009 to 2012, Prof. Arkorful served as the first Dean for International Affairs. Under her stewardship she endeavored to strengthen the relationship between the University and ECOWAS Community whose nationals constituted the bulk of the international students through the organization of the first ever International Students’ Day celebration.
Currently Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful is the Dean of the Evening School. With her people management skills and approachable persona, Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful has worked harmoniously with Faculty Deans and officers to ensure seamless running of the evening programmes.
Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful’s contribution to the growth and development of the university is evident both in academic and non-academic activities. Academically, she has taught a number of management courses and supervised both graduate and under graduate students’ dissertations. Additionally, she has and still serves on a number of statutory and non-statutory committees in the University and is also patron to a number of students’ associations. She has since 2017 been the Chairperson of the Chaplaincy Committee and has been instrumental in creating a harmonic co-existence between the various religious bodies on campus. She is currently the founding President of the University’s women Association known as the Women’s Association of The University of Professional Studies (WAUPSA).
As a community spirited person, Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful since 2007 to date has served as a resource person for Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as a panel member for the accreditation of Management and Secretarial programmes. She is also a reviewer for reputable international journals such the Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Journal of strategy and Management, and Management Research Review, all within the Emerald group. Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful also serves as an external assessor for School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast.
Outside the University campus, Helen is a Patron and Missions Director of El-Shiloh Foundation International, a faith-based NGO involved in community services such as medical outreach, youth counselling and women empowerment through skills and vocational training. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees to DadaKwame Charity Foundation also a Faith-based NGO that champions the cause of orphans and widows. She is currently the Chairperson to the Tema West Municipal Assembly JHS ‘A’ school situated in Baatsona.
Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful has presented papers at a number of conferences and published in reputable referred journals. Prof. (Mrs.) Arkorful awaiting response to her article entitle “determinants of digital entrepreneurship in developing countries” currently under review with the Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies.
Helen Kwansema Arkorful is a Christian who exposes discipline, respect, service and empathy as her life time values. She has on many occasions preached at the Sunday services of the Professional Christian Union (PCU) and other campus Christian ministries.
She loves reading, sharing the word of God, and enjoys experimental cooking.
EDUCATION
- 2016 Doctor of Business Administration
SMC University, Switzerland
- 2002 – 2004 University of Ghana Business School
Executive Master of Business Administration, (Entrepreneurial Management)
- 1998 The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
(ICSA), UK. Graduateship of the ICSA
- 1994 Ghana Institute of Management Studies (GIMPA)
Post Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
- 1983 – 1987 The Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), Legon
Tuition for The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators’ programme
MEMEBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- 2000 to date Associate Member of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, U.K.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
- 2017 to date Dean of Evening School, University of Professional Studies
(UPSA)
- 2017 to date Senior Lecturer in Management, UPSA
- 2009 to 2012 Dean of International Affairs, Institute of Professional Studies (UPSA)
- 2005 to 2008 Head, Business Administration Department, University of
Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
- 2005 to 2008 Head of ICSA Unit, Institute of Professional Studies (IPS)
- 2005 to 2006 DBS Co-ordinator, The Institute of Professional Studies
(IPS)
- 2003 to 2005 Hall Warden, Yaa Asantewaa Hall, UPSA
- 1998 to 2002 Administrative Manager
Overseas Agencies (WA) Ltd
- 1994 to 1998 Administrative Manager
Ghana Post Company Ltd
- 1988 to 1994 Administrative Officer
Post and Telecommunications Corporation
POST QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship (EMPRETEC)
- Certificate in Records Management
- Certificate in Change Management (British Telecom)
- Research Methodology and Report Writing (ISSER)
- Teaching Methodology and Assessment Techniques in Tertiary Institutions
COURSES TAUGHT
- Management of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Principles and Practices of Public Administration
- Management of NGOs
- Corporate Governance – ICSA Qualifying Programme
- Business Management – ICA (G)
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEE
- Chairman - Chaplaincy Committee
- Chairman - Formation of Women’s Association Committee (WAUPSA)
- Chairman - Business Administration Welfare Association
- Member - Academic Board
- Member - Executive Committee
- Member - Budget Committee
- Member - Faculty Board
Professional Experience /Consultation
- External Examiner for School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast
- Supervises Graduate and Undergraduate Dissertations
- Facilitator for Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), (formerly NAB).
- Facilitator for Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), (formerly NABPTEX).
Contribution towards National and Social Development
- Chairman - Parent Teacher Association of Tema West Municipal Assembly JHS ‘A’, Baatsona
- Missions Director - El-Shiloh Foundation International
- Member - Board of Trustees, DadaKwame Charity Foundation
Research Interest
General Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Public administration and Governance
PUBLICATIONS Referred Journal Articles
- Arkorful, H., Hilton, S.K., & Awaah, F (2022). Community engagement in development projects: government versus private funded projects in Ghana. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy.
- Arkorful,, & Hilton, S.K. (2021). Locus of control and entrepreneurial intention. A study in a developing country economy. Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences. DOI.10.1108/JEAS.04.2020.0051. Emerald Publishing Limited 1026-4116
- Hilton, S.K., & Arkorful, H (2021). Remediation of the challenges of reporting corporate scandals in governance. International Journal of Ethics and Systems
DOI 10.1108/IJOES.03.2020.0031
- Awaah, F., Arkorful,, Foli, J., Darteh, D.O., & Yeboah, S. (2021). Previous knowledge and difficulties in the study of public administration among undergraduates in African universities. SN Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-021-00097-7
- Hilton, S.K., Madilo, W., Awaah, F., & Arkorful, (2021). Dimensions of transformational leadership and organizational performance: the mediating effect of job satisfaction. Management Research Review. DOI 10.1108/MRR.02.2021.0152
- Awaah, F., Okebukola, P., Alfa, A.A., Yeboah, S., Anagba, K., & Arkorful, H. (2021). Developing public administration education by focusing on difficult key concepts: the case of Nigeria and Ghana. Social Sciences & Humanities Open. elsevier.com
- Arkorful, H (2020). Understanding factors that promote digital entrepreneurship in the SME sector in Ghana. Journal of Business and Professional Studies. Vol. 13
- Hilton, S.K., & Arkorful,, & Martins, A (2020). Democratic leadership and organizational performance: the moderating effect of contingent reward. Management Research Review. DOI 10.1108/MRR.04.2020.0237
- Doe, F., Preko, A., Arkorful, H., & Okai-Anderson, E.K. (2020). Festival tourism and socioeconomic development: case of Kwahu traditional areas of Ghana. International Hospitality Review. DOI 10.1108/JHR-09.2020.0060
- Preko, A., Gyepi-Garbrah, T.F., Arkorful, H., Akolaa, A.A., & Quansah, F. (2020). Museum experience and satisfaction: moderating role of visiting frequency. International Hospitality Review. 34 (2) pp. 203-220
- Sam, D.L., Bruce, D., Agyemang, C.B., Amponsah, B., & Arkorful, H. (2018). Cyberbullying victimization among high school and university students in Ghana.
- Arkorful,, Hilton, S.K., & Awaah, F. (2022). Generational cohort and their predisposition towards entrepreneurship in emerging economy. Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences. Manuscript ID - JEAS-09-2021-0194.R2 [Submitted September 2021, accepted for publishing June 2022 – Acceptance letter attached]
Unreferred Feature Articles
- Digitize the music industry
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1110939/digitize-the-music-industry-dr-helen-arkorful.html
- Mobile phone can help digitize Ghana’s music industry
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1129412/mobile-phones-can-help-digitize-ghanas-music-indu.html
Conference Paper Abstract (Refereed)
- Doe, F., Preko, A., Arkorful, H., & Okai-Anderson, E.K. (2019). ‘Festival tourism and socio-economic development: A case of Kwahu Traditional area of Ghana’. Presented at the 5th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED) held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, April 17th to 18th, 2019.
- Doe, F., Arkorful, H., Appiah N.K., Boakye K.K., Amponsah A.B., & Ening, W.E. (2018). ‘The effect of rental costs and high utility rates on performance of SMEs’. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED) held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, April 19th to 20th, 2018.
- Arkorful, H., & Amartey, R. (2018). ‘Generational gap among Ghanaian musicians: Is technology a blessing or a curse? Presented at the International Association of Cross -Cultural Psychology Congress (IACCP), held at the University of Guelph, Canada, July 1 – 5, 2018.
- Sam, D.L., Bruce, D., Agyemang, C.B., Amponsah, B., & Arkorful, H. (2018). ‘Cyberbullying victimization among high school and university students in Ghana’, presented at the International Association of Cross -Cultural Psychology Congress (IACCP), held at the University of Guelph, Canada, July 1 – 5, 2018.
- Arkorful, H. (2017). ‘Nana Kwame Ampadu Vrs. Shatta Wale – Where lies the difference? Digital Entrepreneurship among music production firms in Ghana’, presented at the 3rd International Conference of Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, April, 20th – 21st April, 2017.