Overview
Step confidently into the world of modern finance with the University of Gold Coast’s MBA in Finance – a 12-month, fast-track master’s degree built for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging financial leaders.
Delivered by the prestigious Accra Business School, this programme combines practical business education, industry alignment, and global relevance. Whether you’re advancing your career, launching a new venture, or pivoting into finance, UGC’s MBA equips you for impact.
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 (Finance) – 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 & Flexible: Complete your MBA in just 12 months, with study options to suit every schedule—regular, evening, weekend, blended, or online.
- Industry-Driven: Curriculum shaped by leaders in banking, asset management, fintech, and regulatory bodies in Ghana and beyond.
- Global Perspective: Learn cutting-edge finance—fintech, ESG, digital assets, and international markets—preparing you for today’s and tomorrow’s opportunities.
- Christian Ethical Foundation: Go beyond numbers to master integrity and ethical decision-making.
- Powerful Networks: Connect with alumni and professionals across Africa’s finance, banking, and investment sectors.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Second Class Lower or better in any recognized degree (business or non-business)
- Third Class degree holders with relevant experience and 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
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
- Financial Markets & Institutions
- Derivatives & Risk Management
- International Finance
- Emerging Trends in Finance (e.g., FinTech, Sustainable Finance, Digital Assets)
Capstone/Dissertation: Tackle a real financial challenge, apply analytics, and deliver actionable industry insights.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Graduates become:
- Finance Managers, CFOs, and Controllers
- Investment Analysts and Portfolio Managers
- Corporate Bankers and Consultants
- Fintech and Digital Finance Leaders
- Financial Risk and Compliance Managers
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Contact Information
University of Gold Coast,
Spintex-RD, Christ Square.
0263 888 555
Working Hours (GMT):
- Mon – Fri : 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat – Sun : 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM