12 MONTH MBA

OUR UNIQUENESS
Flexible
The degree is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing busy professionals to upgrade their skills and build a powerful network, without disruptions to their commitments at work and at home. Classes are held one full weekend in a month.

Accreditation & Collaboration
This accelerated management degree is awarded by the University of Gold Coast and accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). Accra Business School provides academic direction while University of Gold Coast Awards the degree.

Affordable
As a social enterprise initiative in education, Accra Business School of the University of Gold Coast believes that MBA Education should not be the preserve of the privileged few. Our MBA therefore, is one of the most affordable MBAs in Ghana. Our flexible payment plan also ensures that you pay as you go.

The 12-Month MBA programme offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced skills in leadership, strategy, and decision-making. Covering topics such as strategic operations, finance, marketing, and human resource management, the programme combines academic rigor with real-world applications, ensuring students are prepared to tackle complex business challenges in a dynamic global economy.

Leadership & Management
This module explores the core principles of leadership and management, focusing on the coordination of activities and guiding individuals toward achieving organizational goals. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge on leadership influence, relationship dynamics, and the factors determining leadership effectiveness. The course equips students with the skills necessary to deploy leadership as a key management function, preparing them to navigate complex organizational challenges with confidence and integrity.

Project Management: Concepts and Practices
This module provides students with the tools and techniques required to plan, manage, and deliver projects successfully. Topics include the project lifecycle, scope management, project scheduling, risk management, and performance measurement. By focusing on real-world applications, this course prepares students to manage projects across diverse industries while meeting objectives on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.

Corporate Governance: Concepts & Practices
This module examines the relationships between corporations and their stakeholders, focusing on accountability, ethics, and sustainable practices. Students will explore contemporary issues in corporate governance, such as risk management, responsibility, and oversight. The course equips students with the knowledge to promote ethical decision-making and effective governance in organizations, fostering long-term success and stakeholder trust.

Strategic Operations Management
This module provides in-depth knowledge of operations and process management, focusing on critical areas such as supply chain management, inventory management, resource planning, and quality control. Students will learn to design and implement efficient operational strategies that enhance organizational performance and competitiveness.

Strategic Finance Issues
This module introduces students to financial management and planning techniques, focusing on how managers utilize financial information to make strategic decisions. Topics include financial statement analysis, budgeting, working capital management, investment decisions, and risk assessment. Students will develop practical skills in evaluating financial strategies to ensure organizational sustainability.

Strategic Human Resource Management
This module explores the strategic alignment of human resource practices with organizational goals. Topics include workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management, and compensation. Students will learn how to create HR strategies that drive organizational success while maintaining legal compliance and ethical integrity.

Research Methods
This module equips students with the skills needed to design, conduct, and present findings from workplace-based research projects. Students will identify relevant business problems, conduct literature reviews, collect data, and analyze results. The course emphasizes practical research applications that inform decision-making and strategic planning.

Strategic Marketing Management
This module examines the development and execution of marketing strategies, focusing on market segmentation, targeting, and positioning. Students will analyze real-world case studies to evaluate strategic marketing options and develop programmes that drive competitive advantage in dynamic business environments.

Business Law & Ethics
This module introduces students to the legal and ethical frameworks that guide business operations. Topics include corporate social responsibility, professional conduct, and the formulation and application of business laws. Students will develop the analytical skills needed to navigate legal challenges and make ethical decisions in a global business context.

Marketing Communications
This module explores how organizations communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve marketing objectives. Students will learn to develop strategic communication plans that enhance brand messaging and customer engagement. The course emphasizes the integration of communication theories with practical tools for effective marketing communication.

Entrepreneurship
This module provides an advanced understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on innovation, business creation, and strategic growth. Students will learn to foster an entrepreneurial culture within organizations, develop business ideas, and navigate the challenges of managing and commercializing innovations.

Performance Management
This module examines the role of performance and reward management systems in shaping workplace behavior and organizational success. Topics include performance measurement, remuneration design, and reward systems. Students will develop strategies to create performance-driven cultures that align with organizational goals.

International Business
This module explores the dynamics of international trade, investment, and global markets. Students will analyze the strategies and structures of multinational organizations, examining the economic, political, and cultural factors that influence global business operations. Case studies will provide practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of operating in a globalized economy.

MBA Final Project (Dissertation)
The MBA Final Project requires students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme to address a significant business issue. Students will conduct in-depth research, analyze data, and present actionable recommendations in a formal dissertation, demonstrating their ability to integrate theory with real-world applications.

For entry into the MBA Course

Applicants should normally meet the following criteria:

1st Degree qualification from an accredited University/Institute or any professional qualification deemed equivalent to a first degree, with at least two years relevant work experience. Documents needed include;

a) Copy of Original University certificate

b) Copy of Original Transcript

c) Copy of any National ID card e.g Passport, Voters ID etc.

d) Current CV showing at least 2 years working experience.

e) Two passport photographs

TUITION FEES: 

• Monthly Plan :  Pay GHc 2625 each month for 12 Months 

• Quaterly Plan ( 2.5% Surcharge) – Pay in three installments:

           First Quarter – GHc 10,250

           Second Quarter – GHc 10,250

           Third Quarter – GHc 10,250

•   Upfront Payment Plan – Make an upfront payment of Ghc 30,000 

START DATE :  SEPTEMBER 2026