We provide a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary setting for conducting innovative research, teaching and public outreach activities on the management of the urban built environment.
Welcome to the website of the Centre for Urban Management Studies (CUMS) at the University of Ghana. CUMS was established in 2016 under the College of Humanities to provide a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary setting for conducting innovative research, teaching and public outreach activities on the management of the urban built environment. Partnerships between universities and non-academic bodies have long been recognized as a tool for identifying and solving problems, as well as promoting development in urban settings. It is against this background that CUMS seeks to engage with academics, policy-makers and practitioners of the urban built environment on a wide variety of issues. They include urban policy, planning and governance; urban economy and informality; urban development, crime and security; urban environmental management and policy; urban housing and slum upgrading strategies; urban poverty and inequalities; urban infrastructure financing strategies; urban transport; and urban health. CUMS welcomes individuals and institutions with an interest in the urban built environment for mutually beneficial programmes, events, and collaborations.
Dr. Isaac K. Arthur, Director
A milestone was achieved at the Centre for Urban Management Studies (CUMS) on February 19, 2025, as the inaugural cohort of Master of Science in Urban Studies graduates was formally conferred. This momentous occasion marked a significant achievement for CUMS and paved the way for future generations of urban leaders and scholars.
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Effective communication and collaboration within the faculty helps us harness these qualities and drive the department towards its goals.
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On July 31, 2024, Mr. Mustache Gariba, Physical Planning Director of Ayawaso, delivered a lecture on the building permit application process and the issues that arise during this process. The lecture was engaging, informative, and provided valuable insights into the world of physical planning.
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