The distance learning PhD programme is ideal for those who live away from Leicester or who want to combine working for a research degree with their professional and personal commitments.

Commenting on the programme, Dr. Matthew Higgins, Associate Dean of Enterprise and External Relations of the University of Leicester School of Business explained that, there is no difference between the distance learning PhD qualification and the campus-based equivalent and both degrees are recognised internationally and no distinction of mode of study is made on the degree certificate.

“As with the campus-based PhD, students will undertake a substantial research project that is written up as a thesis of 80,000 words and defended in an oral exam.”

The University of Leicester will be recruiting through its partner agency in Ghana, the International Distance Education Centre, (IDEC).

Emmanuel Kwashie Agbodzie, Managing Director of IDEC, who is a Leicester Alumni on his part said; “We are excited to introduce distance learning PhD programmes as our latest postgraduate offering in Ghana. We will work with the University of Leicester to facilitate flexible and quality distance education for Ghanaian students.”

The University of Leicester is one of the United Kingdom, (UK)’s largest providers of distance learning courses with nearly 2,000 new distance learners joining each year.

It offers courses that are internationally renowned with students from 170 culturally diverse countries.

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The army officer was a Distance Learning student at the University of Leicester’s Department of Criminology, reading a Master of Science (MSc) program in Security and Risk Management.

[contextly_sidebar id=”EP24HP9NPNB2qCCmAPbaNIEUmSSZ34eP”]He had enrolled on the degree in 2015, and was due to graduate at this summer’s degree ceremonies before his demise.

Mr. Agbodzi stated that, the International Distance Education Centre, IDEC, and the alumni body shared in the pain of the widow, children, parents, family and the Ghana Armed Forces.

He described Captain Mahama as someone who carried out his work with a great level of patriotism.

“Captain Mahama showed great honour and a spirit of commitment to his work.  As a student of Leicester, he demonstrated the motto of the institution, ‘Ut Vitam Habeant, so they may have life’ in his line of work,” Mr Agbodzi said.

The President of the Alumni body, Jonathan Teye, said the nation had lost a great hero, one that cannot be replaced.

“We have indeed lost a great hero. You are simply irreplaceable. You are and were a beacon of excellence in academia, and in the service of your nation,” he said.

The University of Leicester last week, in a statement published on its website, said the death of Captain Mahama was regretful.

Capt. Mahama was an officer of the 5th Infantry Battalion, and was said to be on his daily jogging routine on Monday, when he was lynched by some residents of Denkyira Obuasi.

He had been deployed there as part of an anti-illegal mining operation. The residents claimed Captain Mahama was a robber as he was in mufti at the time, and had a weapon on him.

Forty-One persons have so far been put on trial for their alleged roles in the murder.

The incident ha shocked Ghanaians and has angered army personnel who almost vented their spleen on the community members.

It has been condemned by all well-meaning Ghanaians, and the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has vowed to ensure that the perpetrators of the crime are punished.

Nana Addo promotes Capt. Mahama; pledges statue in his honour

A monument is to be erected in honour of Major Adam Maxwell Mahama. President Akufo Addo, who made the announcement when he paid a visit to the family of the deceased, also announced other packages for Adam Mahama’s family, including a 500,000 Education Trust Fund for his children’s education.

The President, who doubles as the Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, also promoted Adam Mahama from Captain to Major posthumously. He would also be given a state burial.

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The agreement will see IDEC facilitate the University’s programs via distance learning.

IDEC will provide administrative support, marketing and recruitment services for the University, as well as host the learning centre for distance learning students of the University in Ghana.

Dr. Matthew Higgins, Associate Dean of Enterprise and External Relations of the University of Leicester School of Business, said the partnership with IDEC will offer local students convenient and affordable access to international quality education.

“The University of Leicester offers students across the world the opportunity to study via flexible and supported distance learning. We are ranked amongst the top 1% of universities in the world, and we have been offering distance learning programmes in Ghana for over 25 years. Our partnership with IDEC will help us to continue our proud history in Ghana and provide Ghanaians with access to high-quality UK education.”

Mr. Emmanuel Kwashie Agbodzi, Managing Director of IDEC and graduate of the University of Leicester, said distance learning provides an affordable way of studying at a prestigious UK university.

IDEC is committed to supporting local learners, to ensure they receive the best support to enable them to study and continue in their careers.

“We will work with the University of Leicester to facilitate flexible and quality distance education for Ghanaian students. The University is renowned for providing quality distance learning programmes that are anchored on personal coaching and mentoring. These programmes are geared towards academic success and career development, helping students achieve professional excellence. We want to help these students get the best out of their education while studying here in Ghana.”

Ghanaian Students will have the opportunity to study courses such as; the Leicester MBA, MSc Finance, MSc Marketing, MSc HRM & Training, MSc Occupational Psychology of Work and many others under the new agreement.

The University of Leicester is one of the United Kingdom, (UK)’s largest providers of distance learning courses with over 1,000 new distance learners joining each year.

IDEC is an Educational, marketing and consultancy oriented company in Ghana.

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