UPSA Courses And Admission Requirements
UPSA Diploma Programmes (Morning & Evening)
- • Diploma in Accounting
- • Diploma in Marketing
- • Diploma in Management
- • Diploma in Public Relations Management
- • Diploma in Information Technology Management
Minimum Admission Requirement for Diploma Programmes
Category A
WASSCE applicants must have grade (A1-D7) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to at least credit passes (A1-C6) in any three elective subjects which must be relevant to the applicant’s area of specialization.
SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A-D) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to credit passes in any three elective subjects.
Category B
G.C.E. Advanced Level
Passes in any two (2) subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (at least Grade 6) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.
UPSA Undergraduate Degree Programmes
- • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- • Bachelor of Sciencein Banking and Finance
- • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- • Bachelor of Business Administration
- • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
- • Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management
- • Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
- • 4-Year Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- • 3-Year Post First Degree Bachelor of Laws(LLB)
- • Regular (Morning) Session available for Level 100 entry only
Admission Requirements for Various Levels of Undergraduate Programmes
LEVEL 100
- • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
- • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
- • General Business Certificate of Examination (GBCE)
- • American High School Grade 12 with at least Final Grade Point of 3.0.
WASSCE and SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A1-C6 and grade A-D respectively) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to any three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or better.
Note 1:
BSc in Actuarial Science programme applicants must have Elective Mathematics …as one of the three elective subject
Applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Laws programme will in addition to ..the above be required to pass both written examination and selection interview.
LEVEL 200
Category A
WAEC General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Holders:
Passes in any three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better) at the GCE Advanced Level plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) or better in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE Ordinary (‘O’) Level.
Category B
Advanced Business Certificate Examinations (ABCE) Holders:
Full diploma certificate (passes in any five (5) subjects at the ABCE level and at least two of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes in six (6) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the GBCE or SSSCE or WASSCE.
Category C
Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’/Diploma in Education Certificate awarded by any institution accredited by NAB.
Category D
Recognized Professional Qualifications:
At least complete Level One (1) of any of the following recognized professional qualifications:
ICSA, CIM, CIMA, ACCA, ICAG and CIB only.
Category E
Higher National Diploma (HND) with at most Second Class (Lower Division) awarded by
NABPTEX in disciplines relevant to the programmes being offered by the University (i.e. Accounting, Secretaryship & Management Studies, Purchasing & Supply, Marketing, Statistics, etc).In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post HND qualification working experience.
Category F
Applicants in possession of university/tertiary diploma with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of at most 2.49 from any university/institution accredited by National Accreditation Board (NAB)in programmes relevant to the courses being offered by the University.
Category G
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level
Applicants must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the GCSE/Baccalaureate/Cambridge ‘O’ Level and three relevant subjects at the ‘A’ Levels.
Category H
Applicants with Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent recognized chartered professional qualifications ( i.e. ICSA, CIM, CIMA, ACCA, ICAG and CIB)applying to do the 3-Year Post-First Degree LLB programme must have a minimum of third class in addition to passing both written examination and selection interview.
Note2:
Applicants who qualify under Categories C, D,E and F must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE credit passes in three (3) core subjects and two(2) electives subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE‘O’ Level.
LEVEL 300
Category A
Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Second Class (Upper Division) awarded by
NABPTEX in disciplines relevant to the programme being offered by the University (i.e.
Accounting, Secretaryship & Management Studies, Purchasing & Supply, Marketing and
Statistics). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post HND qualification working experience.
Category B
University/tertiary diploma applicants with at least FGPA of 2.5 in related programmes (i.e. Accounting, Public Administration, Management and Marketing) from any university accredited by the NAB.
Category C
Applicants with at least completelevel two (2) of any of the following recognized professional qualifications: ICSA, CIM, CIMA, ACCA, ICAG and CIB only.
Note 3:
Applicants who qualify under Categories A, Band C must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE credit passes in three (3) core subjects and two(2) electives subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE‘O’ Level.
Mature Applicants
Mature Applicants applying for admission must satisfy the following entry requirements:
Attained a minimum age of twenty-five (25) years by Tuesday, 31st May, 2017.
Show proof of age with birth certificate which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
Must have at least three (3) years’ work experience and should be able to provide a letter of appointment from their employer or show any proof of employment.
Must possess at least credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics or in the case of WASSCE or SSSCE/GBCE holders, at least grade C6 or grade D respectively in five (5) subjects including English Languageand Mathematics.
Must pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination General Paper and selection interview.
Applicants with WASSCE grade D7/E8 or SSSCE/GBCE grade E or GCE ‘O’ Level grade 7/8in English Language and Mathematics may apply but their admission would be subject to their having passed the University’s Mature Special English Language and Special Mathematics papers in addition to General Paper and selection interview
UPSA Graduate Programmes
The School of Graduate Studies (SOGS) of the University of Professional Studies; the only accredited Public Professional and Academic University in Ghana, invites qualified applicants to enroll in the following focused global and corporate tailored professional Masters’ Degree Programmes:
- MBA in Accounting and Finance
- MBA in Auditing
- MBA in Internal Auditing
- MBA in Corporate Governance
- MBA in Marketing
- MBA in Petroleum Accounting and Finance
- MBA in Total Quality Management
- MPhil /MSc in Leadership
Master Of Business Administration (MBA) In Accounting And Finance
Programme Objectives:
The Programme is designed to prepare successful applicants to strategically manage their organisations’ financial and other key resources. The aim is to develop the graduate students’knowledge in key financial areas, while developing their business and leadership skills, which can only be acquired by earning an advanced degree at UPSA. Accounting and Finance managers and leaders in all sectors as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment are encouraged to apply.
The uniqueness of the Programme lies in its flexibility and practical emphasis without compromising academic research and rigour. The modern state-of-the-art lecture theatres and facilities coupled with electronic learning materials with wireless internet connectivity, as well as electronic library facilities provide students with an exclusive environment that facilitate advanced teaching and learning in a comfortable setting.
Target Applicants:
These include practising accountants, finance managers, and management accountants in all sectors, national and international organisations staff as well as students.
Duration of Programme: 24 months
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA Accounting and Finance programme must:
Have a good first degree from a recognised and accredited ….university/institution preferably second class lower or better in ….accounting/ finance or,
Have relevant recognized full professional qualification (Chartered …level) eg.ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIB or,
International applicants with a first degree equivalent and English …proficiency can apply for consideration.
Master Of Business Administration In Auditing
Programme Objectives:
This Programme is designed to prepare successful applicants to develop an understanding and appreciation of the values of the auditing process and the need to maintain ethical standards in the application of auditing practice. The programme focuses on knowledge and skills for systems and operations auditing.
The uniqueness of the programme lies in its flexibility and practical emphasis without compromising academic research and rigour. The state-of-the-art lecture theatres and facilities coupled with electronic learning materials for simulating real life situations and the use of computer assisted auditing tools and other computer programmes are available to provide graduate students with an exclusive learning environment that facilitates advance hands-on experience in a comfortable setting.
Target Applicants:
Accounting and finance managers, internal and external auditors and leaders in all sectors as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in the field of Auditing, are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 24 months
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA in Auditing programme must:
Have a good first degree from a recognized and accredited university/institution preferably second class lower or better with accounting background or,
Have relevant recognised full professional qualification (Chartered level) eg. ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIB.
International applicants with first degree equivalent and English proficiency can apply for consideration.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNAL AUDITING
The Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing is designed to meet high level academic and professional needs of the public and private sectors of the economy. The curriculum places much emphasis on understanding the concepts and approaches to audit, investigations, assurance services, consulting services and on developing skills to apply to the underlying concepts and approaches to professional services.
The purpose of the programme is to equip graduates with practical knowledge in internal auditing to develop, implement, evaluate and improve institutions internal controls to serve as catalyst for checks and balances to maximise the value of firms. The programme will also prepare graduates towards professional Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certification or its affiliated qualifications.
Programme Content:
Principles of Internal Auditing, Public Sector Auditing, Conduct of an Audit and Audit Reporting, Information Systems and Fraud, Information Systems Auditing, Managing the Internal Audit Function, Total Quality Management/Quality Improvement Programme, Organisational Behaviour & Management, Fundamentals of Accounting, Information Technology, Corporate Governance, Public Sector Accounting & Regulatory Framework, Financial Management, Communication Skills, Business Statistics and Research Methods, Global Business environment & Managerial Economics, Taxation, Business Process & Enterprise Risk Management, Strategic Management, Internship/Seminar/Practitioners’ Forum, Project Work
Target Audience:
Corporate accounting executives, practising auditors of private and public institutions, managers of financial institutions, executive and partners of audit agencies, audit consultants, as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in Internal Auditing are encouraged to apply
Duration: 24 months
Employment Prospects:
Upon completion of the MBA in Internal Auditing programme, participants could be employed as Internal Auditors in financial institutions, academic institutions, non- governmental organisations, corporate bodies, international institutions, international civil service, local government and other related institutions, agencies and departments
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA in Internal Auditing must:
Have a good first degree from a recognised and accredited …..university/institution preferably second class lower or better in any …..discipline or
Have relevant recognized full professional qualification (Chartered level) ..eg. ACCA,CA,ICAG,ICSA,CPA and CIMA or,
International applicants with first degree equivalent and English …proficiency can apply for consideration.
Master Of Business Administration In Corporate Governance
Programme Objectives:
The programme is designed to equip students and professionals with essential knowledge and skills involved in dispensing the functions of governance in organisations as well as advising the Board and leading teams on the best practice of governance. The programme also examines issues pertaining to compliance with laws and regulations, efficient internal communication and dissemination of information to and from the Board and responsibility for continuing self-development in Corporate Governance as a professional practitioner among others.
Target Applicants:
Administrative managers, managers in non-governmental organisations, politicians, Company and Board secretaries, officers in the Registry of tertiary institutions, and leaders in all sectors as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in the field of Corporate Governance, are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 24 months
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA Corporate Governance programme must:
Have a good first degree from a recognised and accredited ….university/institution preferably second class lower or better in any ….discipline or,
Have relevant recognised full professional qualification (Chartered …level) eg. ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIB or,
International applicants with first degree equivalent and English ….proficiency can apply for consideration.
Master Of Business Administration In Marketing
Programme Objectives:
The programme is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills involved in the practice of marketing in international and local organisations and to ensure that students are adequately equipped to create a marketing-led organisation and produce marketers who would be responsible for continuing self-development in marketing.
Target Applicants:
Corporate marketing executives, managers in non-governmental organisations, corporate managers, academics, and managers of academic institutions, consultants, researchers,pharmacists, and leaders in all sectors as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in Marketing are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 24 months
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA in Marketing programmes must:
Have a good first degree from a recognised university/institution …preferably second class lower or better in any discipline or,
Have relevant recognized full professional qualification (Chartered …level) Eg.CIM or,
International applicants with first degree equivalent and English …language proficiency can apply for consideration or,
Have other qualifications with relevant working experience.
Master Of Business Administration In Petroleum Accounting And Finance
The MBA Petroleum Accounting and Finance programme of the University of Professional Studies, Accra is designed to meet high level academic and professional needs of the public and private sectors of the economy, particularly, the petroleum and gas sector. The programme will prepare students to assume a larger role in managing their organisations’ operations as well as develop their expertise in the key financial areas of the petroleum industry. The curriculum places much emphasis on the improvement of the business manager’s ability to handle with professionalism the various financial problems confronting businesses in the petroleum and gas industry. Students will be equipped with modules and concepts to effectively deal with financial issues and analyses of opportunities in the petroleum and gas sector.
Programme Content:
Introduction to Petroleum Finance and Accounting, Fundamentals of Petroleum, Applied Statistics & Energy Economics, Petroleum Finance and Economics, Management Information Systems, Risk Management, Petroleum Policy and Strategic Resource Management, Legal Framework in Oil & Gas Management in Ghana, Environmental Management & Auditing for Oil and Gas Industry, Accounting for Production Activities
& Revenue, Corporate Finance, Financial Management for Oil & Gas Operation, Investment and Portfolio Management, Accounting for International Petroleum Operations, Financial Modeling and Petroleum Project Economics, Petroleum Taxation
& Fiscal Systems, Research Methods, Management Accounting for Oil & Gas Operations, Total Quality Management and Quality Improvement programme, Corporate Governance and Natural Resource Management, Internship/Seminars/Practitioners’ Forum, Project Work
Target Applicants:
Corporate accounting executives, managers in petroleum industry, corporate managers, academics, consultants, researchers, as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in Petroleum Accounting and Finance are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 24 months
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA in Petroleum Accounting and Finance
programme must:
Have a good first degree from a recognised and accredited …..university/institution preferably second class lower or better in …..accounting/finance or,
Have relevant recognized full professional qualification (Chartered … level) eg. ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIB or,
International applicants with first degree equivalent and English …Language proficiency can apply for consideration.
Master Of Business Administration In Total Quality Management
The MBA in Total Quality Management (TQM) Programme is a blended learning programme of the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The aim of the Programme is to groom effective leaders who can support the development and growth of their organizations through the principles and philosophy of Total Quality Management. The Programme was developed with inputs from the Chartered Quality Institute, UK (CQI-UK).
The MBA in Total Quality Management is designed to meet high level academic and professional needs of managers in both the public and private sectors. At the end of the programme, graduates will acquire skills that can transform their organisation’s management practices to the standards of international best practices for sustainable excellence and long term success. The programme also seeks to prepare students to assume higher roles in integrating organisational functions and processes to create value to meet changing customer needs that would result in a sustained competitive edge.
Programme Content:
Using Quality to Improve Business Performance, Quality Planning and Assurance, Quality in Documentation and Information Management, Quality in the Supply Chain, Technology of Quality Management, Quality Management Systems Model (with emphasis on ISO 9001 implementation), Management Systems Audit, Managing People and Work Environment in Quality, Legal Aspects of Business, Financial Management for Leaders, Economics for Managers, Organisational Behaviour and Management, Corporate Governance & Business Ethics, Quantitative Techniques for Management Decisions, Management Information Systems, Production & Operations Management, Project Work, Business Development & Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Research Methods.
Target Applicants:
Managers of academic institutions, consultants, researchers, practising managers from both private and public organizations, pharmacists, production managers, quality managers, marketing managers, procurement officers, medical officers, blood bank officers, security officers, bankers, heads of units in manufacturing, construction, as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in Total Quality Management are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 24 months
Employment Prospects:
Upon completion of the MBA in TQM Programme, graduates could be employed as
heads of quality assurance directorates of banks, security agencies, manufacturing firms, constructions firms, academic institutions as well as managers of local and international research institutions, non-governmental organisations, corporate bodies, international institutions, international civil service, local government and other related institutions, ministries, agencies and departments.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the TQM must:
Have a good first degree from a recognised and accredited …..university/institution preferably second class lower or better in any …..discipline or,
Have relevant recognised full professional qualification (Chartered …level) eg. ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIB, CQI, CIM, ICSA and CMI or,
International applicants with first degree equivalent and English …Language proficiency can apply for consideration
Master Of Philosophy/Master Of Science In Leadership
The Master Of Science Programme
The Master of Science in Leadership Programme is a blended learning programme of the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The Programme is intended to develop leaders with a global impact. The Programme was developed with inputs from leaders of global operations of a variety of public, private and non-profit / non-governmental organisations.
The Programme is designed for those working in, or interested in working in organisations such as embassies, high commissions, international non-governmental organisations, corporations doing business in the global market, governments, public sector officials, and the security services.
The purpose of the Master of Science in Leadership Programme is to produce exceptional leaders. This blended Master’s Degree Programme is one of its kind in the country and provides opportunities for adults to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes, which will equip them to perform creatively, ethically and effectively within their organisations. The programme also empowers those who want to learn in a way that creates value and brings about a constructive difference with their presence.
The Programme has been designed flexibly without compromising on the academic rigour and at the same time, made to suit the busy schedules of participants. Participants are presented with online library and interaction with local and international faculties. Online streaming video lectures and outstanding communication between faculty and students bring to life the classroom situation, offering an educational experience that no text-based degree programme can match. To make it truly international, courses are taught by a team of international faculty made of local, American, European, Indian and career diplomats to bring global perspective to bear on the programme. This is to enable students explore the added advantage of diversity of views and experiences. The Programme is a learning-based model and not a teaching and assessment-based model.
Programme Content:
Fundamentals of Leadership, International Culture and Communication, Corporate Governance, Administrative Law, Financial Management for Leaders, Organisational Development, Strategic Leadership, Understanding the Global Economy, Leading People and Managing Organisations, Ethics in Management, Project Management and Research Methods.
Target Audience:
The target audiences for the programme are practising managers and leaders in the private and public sectors as well as members of parliament, ministers, metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives and co-ordinating directors, directors in the civil service, managers in non-governmental organisations, practising lawyers, doctors, pharmacists, security officers and aspiring graduate students.
Employment Prospects:
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Leadership Programme, participants could be employed in various management positions in corporate bodies, non-governmental organisations, international institutions, international civil service, local government and other related institutions, agencies and departments.
Duration: 24 months
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the Master of Science in Leadership Programme must:
Have a good first degree from a recognized and accredited …..university/institution preferably second class lower or better in any …..discipline or,
Have relevant recognised full Professional qualification (Chartered …level) eg. ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIB) or, International applicants …with first degree equivalent and English Language proficiency can …apply for consideration
The MPhil Option of the Leadership Programme
The Master of Philosophy in Leadership is similar to the Master of Science in Leadership option except that it is a research-based Programme for those wishing to have an added advantage of working in the academic environment or any of the other organisations listed in the Master of Science in Leadership option.
Duration: 24 months
Target Audience:
Academics, leaders, managers of academic institutions, consultants, researchers and, practising managers in all sectors.
Employment Prospects:
Upon completion of the MPhil in Leadership Programme, applicants could be employed in academic institutions as lecturers, deans, researchers as well as managers of local and international research institutions, non-governmental organizations, corporate bodies, international institutions, international civil service, local government and other related institutions, agencies and departments.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants seeking admission into the MPhil in Leadership programme must:
Have a good first degree from a recognised and accredited university/institution preferably second class lower or better in any discipline of study or,
Have relevant recognized full professional qualification or,
International applicants with first degree equivalent and English proficiency can apply for consideration
The University of Professional Studies, until recently, was the only public tertiary institution in Ghana mandated and accredited to provide both Degree and Professional programmes in accountancy and management.
Since the establishment of the University in 1965, it has been collaborating with the following Professional Bodies:
• Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) UK.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
• Chartered Institute Of Marketing, (CIM) UK.
• Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK
• Institute Of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) UK