Problems and Solutions with the Incorporation of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) into Ghanaian Technical University Curriculum

Abstract

When it comes to helping college grads become better spatial thinkers, geographic information systems (GIS) remain crucial. On the other hand, owing to various implementation issues, GIS education at Ghana's technical university level is severely lacking. This study provides a comprehensive overview of geographic information system (GIS) deployment in Ghanaian higher education institutions, focusing on the technical universities there and the significant obstacles to GIS education and training that have arisen there. Also described is the current state of geographic information system (GIS) courses offered by Ghana's technical colleges. The study that aimed to examine the difficulties associated with teaching and studying GIS at Ghanaian technical institutions used an exploratory and descriptive research strategy. The study's results show that GIS instruction is needed and well accepted at Ghanaian technical university engineering and built environment departments. Finally, the report finishes with a set of suggestions for how higher education institutions in Ghana, and technical universities in particular, may better incorporate GIS technology into their curricula.