Vice Dean, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana
Dr. Frank Boateng is a seasoned academic and professional from Ghana, with extensive experience in management, finance, and consulting. Holding a Ph.D. in Management from Walden University, USA, his research interests focus on corporate governance, sustainable development, and risk v. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Ghana, where he teaches a range of subjects in finance, business ethics, and strategic management. Dr. Boateng is also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK, and a member of several international professional bodies. His work spans various industries and has earned him global recognition, including numerous merit awards and citations in top academic journals.
Profile
Education 🎓📚
Dr. Frank Boateng has earned prestigious academic qualifications, including a Ph.D. in Management from Walden University, USA (2017), an M.Phil. in Business Consulting & Enterprise Risk Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2015), and an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester, UK (2009). He also holds a BSc in Business Administration (Accounting) from Central University, Accra, Ghana (2006). His broad educational background has shaped his extensive expertise in the areas of management, finance, and business consulting. Through his academic journey, Dr. Boateng has gained a diverse and comprehensive understanding of the intersection between management practices and emerging global business trends, enabling him to contribute significantly to both academia and industry.
Experience 💼📈
Dr. Frank Boateng’s academic career spans over a decade, beginning with his appointment as a Lecturer in 2017 and advancing to Senior Lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in 2021. He has taught a wide array of courses, including Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Risk Management, and Strategic Management, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr. Boateng has also contributed to the development of numerous academic programs and curricula in the management domain. With a focus on real-world applications, his teaching is deeply informed by his research, ensuring that his students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic global business environment.
Research Focus 🔬🌱
Dr. Boateng’s research focuses on several key areas within management, finance, and business consulting, with an emphasis on corporate governance, sustainable development, and risk management. He explores how businesses in developing economies can adopt effective governance structures, enhance sustainability practices, and mitigate risks associated with economic growth and infrastructure development. Additionally, he investigates the role of environmental factors in shaping business strategies and policy decisions. Dr. Boateng’s work contributes to understanding the complex relationships between business, policy, and society, particularly in the African context, and provides valuable insights for both academia and industry.
Publications 📑
- Reinvestigating the pollution haven hypothesis: the nexus between foreign direct investments and environmental quality in G-20 countries 🌍
- The impact of infrastructure development on economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa with special focus on Ghana 📊
- Long-run equilibrium relationship between energy consumption and CO2 emissions: a dynamic heterogeneous analysis on North Africa ⚡
- Exploring strategies to reduce moral hazard and adverse selection of Ghanaian public–private partnership (PPP) construction projects 🔨
- Perceptions of flexible work arrangements in selected African countries during the coronavirus pandemic 🦠
- Rethinking Education System for the Fourth Industrial Revolution 🤖
- Impact of tax reforms on revenue mobilisation in developing economies: Empirical evidence from Ghana 💰
- Financial flows and environmental quality in ECOWAS member states: accounting for residual cross-sectional dependence and slope heterogeneity 🌱
- Segmentation of quantity surveying professional services for focus strategy and diversification 📐
- Bank sustainability, climate change initiatives and financial performance: The role of corporate governance 🌍