Overview

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

The University of Gold Coast offers a world-class MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management designed for ambitious professionals who want to build strategic, analytical, and operational expertise to lead in today’s complex global environment. This programme now comes with the added advantage of a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (UK) and a Chartered Manager Status, giving you 3 qualifications that strengthens 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 a Chartered Manager Status. This certificate is a UK-recognised leadership award that signals professional competence.
Fast-Track Career Progression: The MBA is designed for completion within 12 months, enabling you to quickly return to your career with advanced skills and an internationally benchmarked qualification.
Flexible Delivery: One full weekend in a month.
Multiple Entry Routes: Open to first degree holders (Second Class Lower or above), those with Third Class degrees and relevant work experience, and professionals with recognised qualifications subject to GTEC evaluation.
Practical Industry Focus: The curriculum is designed with input from leaders in logistics, manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and technology, ensuring relevance and application to real-world challenges.

Key Details

Duration: 12 months (January 2026 to December 2026)

Location: University of Gold Coast, Accra

Contact: 0542889045

Entry Requirements: First degree, or professional experience with evaluation

Programme Structure

Core Modules
- Strategic Management
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Business Intelligence
- Organisational Behaviour and HR Management
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Research Methods
Specialisation Modules
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Logistics and Distribution Management
- Introduction to Coding and Data Analytics
- Strategic Procurement Management
- Total Quality Management
- Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management

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 (Operations & Supply Chain Management) – awarded upon successful completion of all core, specialisation, and capstone requirements.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for senior roles including:

Supply Chain Managers and Directors
Logistics and Distribution Managers
Procurement and Inventory Managers
Operations Managers
Transport and Warehouse Managers
Consultants and Entrepreneurs in logistics, trade, and distribution

Added Value of CMI Recognition

By aligning the MBA modules with the CMI Level 7 framework, graduates leave with not only an MBA but also a professional leadership award recognised in the UK and globally. This enhances employability, demonstrates leadership competence, and provides a direct pathway toward becoming a Chartered Manager, the highest professional recognition for managers and leaders.

Take the Next Step:
Secure your place today and graduate with a dual qualification that prepares you to lead, innovate, and transform supply chains in Ghana, Africa, and beyond.