Management and Governance of Public and Private Multicampus Universities in a Slippery Higher Education Environment in Ghana

This paper analysed the management and governance of public private sector Multi-campus Universities (MCUs) in increasingly turbulent competitive environment higher education institutions (HEIs) Ghana. University for Development Studies (UDS) Presbyterian College, Ghana (PUCG) were case studied. The robustness their systems critically examined light intense competition among HEIs country. qualitative research design comparative study approach adopted study. Information was collected from eight principal officers two MCUs through face-to-face interviews. information subjected to content analysis. results revealed that there are no significant differences HEIs. Both do not appoint senior or manage campuses neither they statutorily empower Campus Heads function effectively. However, both recognized need properly structure office enable them effectively participate system at top level. recommended PUCG should a Director Works Physical (WPD) handle key issues relating physical resources development. In addition, universities (Pro-Vice Chancellors Vice Presidents) as place managers instead lower it exists currently. Finally, decentralize autonomy coordinate daily operations activities campuses.