Motivation for and challenges of further academic pursuit for people already employed in ghana: the case of sandwich students at the university of cape coast

The study sought to find out what motivates people already working to still pursue academic studies such as sandwich programmes despite their high socio-economic status. In the study, the simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample of eighty-one (81) students from MEd (Management) 2002 and 2003-year groups. The data collection instrument was the questionnaire, which was self–administered. The description survey design was adopted for the study. The study found that despite socioeconomic background, respondents agreed that it was necessary to pursue further academic studies to not only benefit their knowledge, but their institutions and the country at large would also benefit as a result. Another finding of the study was that most of the respondents did not feel reduced in status considering their various positions vis–a–vis the strict adherence to university rules and regulations. The study further revealed that the respondents, irrespective of their desire to still pursue further studies, faced physical, economic and social problems. Based on these findings, stakeholders or employers are advised to encourage and educate their employees on the need to seek further academic qualification considering the numerous benefits the employees stand to gain.