Overview

Graduate with 3 Awards: MBA + CMI Level 7 Certificate + Chartered Manager Status

Delivered by Accra Business School | University of Gold Coast
One Programme. Three Awards. Transform Data into Decisions. Lead with Intelligence.

The UGC MBA in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence is a forward-looking, practitioner-driven programme designed for professionals who want to master the art of turning data into actionable insights for strategic business decision-making. This programme now comes with the added advantage of a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (UK) and Chartered Manager Status, giving you three qualifications that strengthen both your academic and professional profile.

Why Choose This Programme?

3 Recognitions: On completion, students earn the MBA degree, the CMI Level 7 Certificate, and Chartered Manager Status. These UK-recognised leadership awards signal advanced professional competence.
• 12-Month Fast-Track: Complete your MBA in just one year — ideal for busy professionals.
• Flexible Learning Modes: Evening, weekend, and blended formats available.
• Flexible Payment Plans: Designed to fit your financial schedule.
• Flexible Entry Pathways: Open to professionals from business and non-business backgrounds.

KEY INFORMATION

Three Recognized Milestones

Postgraduate Certificate in Management – Awarded after completing four core modules
Postgraduate Diploma in Management – Awarded after eight core modules
MBA Degree (Business Intelligence & Analytics) – Awarded after all core and specialisation modules plus a capstone/dissertation

Your achievements are secure at every stage – progress, pause, or accelerate as your schedule allows.

WHY STUDY THIS MBA AT UGC

Accelerated and Flexible: Graduate in just 12 months with modular, blended learning—designed for busy professionals.
Industry-Driven Curriculum: Co-developed with leading data analysts, consultants, and tech professionals.
Global & Local Focus: Gain mastery of the tools, trends, and ethical dimensions shaping Africa’s and the world’s data revolution.
Christian Ethical Foundation: Apply analytics responsibly for positive, ethical business impact.
Dynamic Network: Connect with business analysts, data scientists, entrepreneurs, and executive leaders across multiple industries.

COMPETITIVE EDGE - THREE EXIT AWARDS

Competitive Edge: Three Exit Awards

Postgraduate Certificate in Management – after completion of the first four core modules.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management – after completion of the first eight core modules.
• MBA Degree (Data Analytics & Business Intelligence) – awarded upon successful completion of all core, specialisation, and capstone requirements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Second Class Lower or better in any recognized degree (business or non-business)
Third Class degree holders with relevant experience and an interview
Professional qualifications – requires GTEC evaluation.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Duration: 12 Months (Three Trimesters)

Core Modules

Strategic Management
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Business Intelligence
Organisational Behaviour & HR Management
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Research Methods

Specialisation Modules

Data Ethics and Governance
Advanced Data Analytics
Advanced Business Intelligence and Data Visualization
Data Mining and Machine Learning
Big Data Technologies and Applications
Strategic Decision-Making with Data

Capstone/Dissertation: Apply advanced analytics and business intelligence tools to solve real-world business problems, delivering strategic insights and value.