The purpose of this research is to examine the factors accounting for the delay of post-graduate theses completion among students in the University of Education, Winneba. The study adopted a case study design. Semi-structured interview was used to collect data. Documentary evidence from the University were also used. The target population was made up of supervisors of student theses and alumni of the University of Education, Winneba. Eighteen participants constituted the study sample. Purposive and snow ball sampling techniques were used to select supervisors and alumni. The key findings of the research are four-fold; that is student-related-factors, delay in working on corrections suggested by supervisors; supervisors-related factors, supervisors’ workload, administration and supervision; institutional-related factors and financial challenges. The study recommends that post-graduate students are assigned to supervisors within their area of specialisation and at the early stage of enrolment. Also, departmental graduate committees should institute regular thesis seminars by which students can present progress report on specific chapters of the work for effective tracking.
Keywords: Graduate Students, alumni, seminars, supervisors, thesis completion
