Postgraduate Programme
Program overview
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGE
English
CAMPUS AVAILABLE
Dansoman
SESSION
Evening / Weekend
About Programme
The global banking and finance sector which is now largely data-driven is becoming more strategically focused and technologically advanced to respond to consumer expectations while attempting to defend market share against increasing competition. A great deal of emphasis is being placed on digitizing core business processes and reassessing organizational structures and internal talent to be better prepared for the future of banking.
This course is structured to provide students with the requisite know-how to have careers that promote the efficiency of the banking system processes. It will provide an awareness of innovative financial technologies which provide you with additional skills and competencies to perform effectively in a 21st-century emerging business environment.
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Entry Requirements
SSSCE / WASSCE
To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have :
Credit passes (minimum of a D for SSSCE or C6 for WASSCE) in three (3) core subjects including Core Mathematics and English, and three (3) elective subjects in the WASSCE (with Aggregate score of not more than 36) or SSSCE (with Aggregate score of not more than 24).
Who is it for?
Our finance courses are for students who want to progress with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the increasingly competitive world of global finance and banking.
Your goal is a career in the global banking industry, with no limitations on the country where you end up working. As a vocational course, BBA Banking and Finance is tailor-made for your ambition to go straight into a job in banking after you graduate. Thinking about a postgraduate qualification? Its academic rigour will prepare you equally well for further study.
Course outline
Level 100 (Semester 1)
Communication Skills
Essential Mathematics for Business
French Language
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
Introduction to Doing Business in Africa
Introduction to Programming with Python
Technology and Society
Level 100 (Semester 2)
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar II
Financial Accounting I
Logic and Critical Thinking
Principles of Management
Principles of Microeconomics
Text and Meaning
Level 200 (Semester 1)
Database Management Systems
Banking Law and Practice
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) I
Global Environment of Business Decisions
Intellectual Property Law
Leadership Seminar I
Principles of Macroeconomics
Quantitative Methods in Business (With MATLAB)
Level 200 (Semester 2)
African Studies
Banking Operations and Management
Cost and Management Accounting
Data Analysis for Decision Making
Economics of International Trade
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) II
Software Applications in Finance
Level 300 (Semester 1)
Business Finance
Entrepreneurial Strategy and Business Models
Financial Reporting I
Leadership Seminar II
Fintech and Electronic Banking
Management and Organisational Behaviour
Monetary and Financial System
Level 300 (Semester 2)
Financial Reporting II
Business Research Methods Company Law
Credit Policy and Treasury Management
Industry Internship
Project Management with Risk Analysis for Business
Theory of Investments
Level 400 (Semester 1)
Contemporary Issues and Practice in Business
Elective I
Fixed Income Analysis
Sustainable Banking and Finance
Project Work I
Level 400 (Semester 2)
Corporate Finance
Elective II
Financial Risk Management
Project Work II
Career Pathways
The majority of graduates from this undergraduate course embark on careers in the fast-paced world of global finance.
Many join investment banks and secure positions in trading, investment banking and sales, specialising in areas such as derivatives. Others join brokerage houses, enter careers in operations or consultancy, or take up postgraduate study.
A career in international finance and banking will suit you if you are focused, target-driven and enjoy working with numbers.
A variety of careers are available to graduates of this program, depending on their area of interest in the banking industry.
| Regulatory Compliance Manager | Financial Accountant |
| Investment Analyst | Financial Analyst |
| Economist | Auditor |