Yahaya Alhassan

Yahaya Alhassan is a Principal Lecturer in Finance and Strategic Management at the University of Sunderland in London. He is also the Assistant Head of Academic Operations responsible for quality assurance and new program development. He is responsible for making sure our program development activities, teaching, learning and academic programs are fit for purpose and consistent with all University regulations and national subject benchmarks. He holds a PhD in Business Management from Anglia Ruskin University and MBA in Finance from the University of Sunderland. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

Publications

Promoting Crisis Management and Creative Problem-Solving Skills in Educational Leadership
Promoting Crisis Management and Creative Problem-Solving Skills in Educational Leadership
Afzal Sayed Munna, Uzoechi Nwagbara, Yahaya Alhassan. © 2024. 321 pages.
In the dynamic field of education, leaders confront unprecedented challenges necessitating effective crisis management and creative problem-solving skills. The Covid-19 pandemic...
The Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Learning and Teaching: Evidence From a Survey of Academics and Students
The Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Learning and Teaching: Evidence From a Survey of Academics and Students
Yahaya Alhassan, Sonya McChristie, Geoff Paul. © 2024. 25 pages.
This chapter examines the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown on learning and teaching at the University of Sunderland in London from the lenses of both students and...
Transforming Economies Through Microfinance in Developing Nations
Transforming Economies Through Microfinance in Developing Nations
Yahaya Alhassan, Uzoechi Nwagbara. © 2023. 263 pages.
Following the positive impact of microfinance on poverty reduction, women empowerment, and microenterprise development in some countries in Asia and Africa, a huge amount of time...
The Role of Microfinance in Africa: A Review of Outcomes From Ghana and Nigeria
The Role of Microfinance in Africa: A Review of Outcomes From Ghana and Nigeria
Yahaya Alhassan, Francis Kuagbela, Caesar D. Nurokina, Bernard Appiah. © 2023. 22 pages.
This chapter examines the role of microfinance in developing countries, particularly Ghana and Nigeria. The chapter begins with an overview of the link between microfinance...
Analysis of Factors That Affect the Use of Microfinance for Microbusiness Development in Ghana
Analysis of Factors That Affect the Use of Microfinance for Microbusiness Development in Ghana
Yahaya Alhassan, Uzoechi Nwagbara, Samuel Salia. © 2023. 19 pages.
This chapter examined the factors that affect the use of microfinance for microbusiness development in Ghana. The study employed semi-structured survey questionnaire to determine...
Empowering Women Through Microfinance in Developing Countries
Empowering Women Through Microfinance in Developing Countries
Yahaya Alhassan, Uzoechi Nwagbara. © 2023. 281 pages.
Empowering Women Through Microfinance in Developing Countries is a book that explores how microfinance can be used to empower women in developing countries. It provides...
Transforming Local Economies Through Microfinance in Rural Ghana: Evidence From a Review of Existing Literature
Transforming Local Economies Through Microfinance in Rural Ghana: Evidence From a Review of Existing Literature
Yahaya Alhassan, Geoff Paul, Samuel Salia, Uzoechi Nwagbara. © 2023. 19 pages.
This chapter examines the role of microfinance in the transformation of rural communities in Ghana. To achieve this aim, a synthesized review of existing literature on...
Reducing Poverty Through Microfinance in Developing Economies: Critical Perspectives From Literature
Reducing Poverty Through Microfinance in Developing Economies: Critical Perspectives From Literature
Yahaya Alhassan, Hua Jin. © 2023. 21 pages.
This chapter critically examines how microfinance has been used to reduce poverty rates in developing economies. To achieve this goal, a critical review of existing literature on...
Microfinance and Sustainable Development in Africa
Microfinance and Sustainable Development in Africa
Yahaya Alhassan, Uzoechi Nwagbara. © 2022. 368 pages.
The use of microfinance for poverty reduction and economic development in the developing world is growing. However, this concept needs to be expanded to ensure its successful...
Microfinance Impact on Microbusiness Development in Africa: Evidence From a Control Group Experiment in Ghana
Microfinance Impact on Microbusiness Development in Africa: Evidence From a Control Group Experiment in Ghana
Yahaya Alhassan, Samuel Salia, Uzoechi Nwagbara. © 2022. 26 pages.
This chapter applies the control group experiment to study whether microfinance improved microbusiness growth in Ghana. According to this approach, statistically significant...
The Role of Microfinance in Africa: A Review of Outcomes From Ghana and Nigeria
The Role of Microfinance in Africa: A Review of Outcomes From Ghana and Nigeria
Yahaya Alhassan, Francis Kuagbela, Caesar D. Nurokina, Bernard Appiah. © 2022. 28 pages.
This chapter examines the role of microfinance in developing countries, particularly Ghana and Nigeria. The chapter begins with an overview of the link between microfinance...
Analysis of Factors That Affect the Use of Microfinance for Microbusiness Development in Ghana
Analysis of Factors That Affect the Use of Microfinance for Microbusiness Development in Ghana
Yahaya Alhassan, Uzoechi Nwagbara, Samuel Salia. © 2022. 24 pages.
This chapter examined the factors that affect the use of microfinance for microbusiness development in Ghana. The study employed semi-structured survey questionnaire to determine...