The Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) has emerged as one of the most prestigious academic competitions in Ghana, bringing together students from various tertiary institutions to showcase their business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Organized by Graphic Business, this annual event tests the knowledge of students in areas such as economics, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and management, providing a platform for students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world business scenarios.
In this blog post, we take a look at the list of winners of the Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) since its inception in 2019.
Past Winners and Points Accrued in the Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC)
Below is a comprehensive list of the winners from the inception of the competition in 2019, along with the points they accumulated in the finals.
2019 Finals
| Rank | University | Points Accrued |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | University of Cape Coast (UCC) | 50 points |
| 2nd | Wisconsin International University College | 24 points |
| 3rd | University for Development Studies (UDS) | 41 points |
| 4th | University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) | 39 points |
In the inaugural year, UCC emerged as the champions, showcasing a strong performance to secure 50 points.
2020 Finals
| Rank | University | Points Accrued |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | University for Development Studies (UDS) | 55.5 points |
| 2nd | University of Cape Coast (UCC) | 46.5 points |
UDS clinched the title in 2020 with a commendable score of 55.5 points, overtaking UCC.
2021 Finals
| Rank | University | Points Accrued |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | University of Cape Coast (UCC) | 59.13 points |
| 2nd | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) | 50.13 points |
UCC regained the top spot in 2021, defeating KNUST with a score of 59.13 points.
2022 Finals
| Rank | University | Points Accrued |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) | 53.2 points |
| 2nd | University of Cape Coast (UCC) | 47.7 points |
| 3rd | University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) | 30.2 points |
KNUST emerged victorious in 2022, achieving 53.2 points in a competitive final round.
2023 Finals
| Rank | University | Points Accrued |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | University of Education, Winneba (UEW) | 67.9 points |
| 2nd | University of Cape Coast (UCC) | 51 points |
| 3rd | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) | 49.6 points |
In 2023, UEW secured their first TBSC win with a significant lead, scoring 67.9 points.
2024 Finals
| Rank | University | Points Accrued |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) | 86.8 points |
| 2nd | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) | 73.5 points |
| 3rd | University of Education, Winneba (UEW) | 72.5 points |
UGBS dominated the 2024 competition with an impressive score of 86.8 points, marking their first win in the TBSC history.
Key Takeaways
- UCC has been a dominant force, winning twice in the competition’s history (2019, 2021).
- UDS and KNUST have also had strong showings, each securing the top spot once.
- The 2024 competition saw UGBS achieve the highest-ever score in the finals, with 86.8 points.
The TBSC continues to be a platform that celebrates academic excellence and nurtures future business leaders in Ghana.
Source: knustnoticeboard.info