Ghana has one of the most promising higher education sectors in Africa, with a significant contribution from private sector. With more than 400,000 students enrolled in the higher education institutions (HEI), country has seen a phenomenal growth in the number of private HEIs in last one decade. In the year 2016-2017 itself number of accredited private tertiary institutions increased to 85 as compared to 75 during the year 2015-2016. This is as per the most recent report on accredited tertiary institutions released by NAB on 12th April 2017. One of the most interesting fact to note from the report is that during 2016, twelve (12) new accredited private HEIs were approved by NAB to offer tertiary programs. This gives an indication that there are scope for new HEIs in the country, propelled both by the increase in demand for tertiary education by local students and selection of Ghana as a destination for higher education by other African nationals. Higher Education Instit