Overview

Business Administration courses prepare the student for a career in business management. The courses include business management, business leadership skills, communication, business policies, trade and commerce, human resource management, financial management, and effective team development. The training you will receive covers all aspects of overseeing and supervising business operations, as well as related fields which include accounting, finance and marketing.

Entry Level

Undergraduate
Graduate
PhD

Entry Mode

This programme is widely taught as full time, part-time, distance or sandwich at most levels.

General Entry Requirements

WASSCE Entry requirements

Core: Credit passes (C6) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies Electives: Credit passes (C6) in any three elective subjects

American High School Grade 12

An applicant for admission to a degree programme in Ghana must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.0 *Admissions will be to Level 100.

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level. *Most universities in Ghana welcome applications from students who follow the IB Diploma Programme and meet the following college requirements. Admissions will be to Level 100.

International Baccalaureate

Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) HL subjects. In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).

Mature

• Must be, at least, 25 years by (*certain date). • Should have a minimum of GCE/SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or an equivalent qualification. • Must pass a University Entrance Exam or aptitude test in Math and English.

Postgraduate

Masters (MPhil, MA, MSc) • A good first degree (at least a second class lower division) in a relevant field of study at any recognised University.

PhD

Normally a Master’s degree with research in the relevant field will be required for admission to this programme. Where an applicant is judged to have any deficiency, this may be remedied by requiring the applicant to make up as appropriate either by course work or mini-project or both.

How Programme Is Assessed

Where This Degree Will Take You?

Business Administration professions include;

Actuarial analyst
Business adviser
Business analyst
Business development manager
Chartered management accountant
Corporate investment banker
Data analyst
Data scientist
Forensic accountant
Insurance underwriter
Management consultant
Project manager
Risk manager
Stockbroker
Supply chain manager

Please remember that many employers accept applications from graduates of any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.