12 MONTH MSC

Accounting and Finance awarded by University of Gold Coast

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Whether you’re looking to move up in your current company, expand your career opportunities, or just find a clearer direction in life, Accra Business School’s 12 Month MSc Accounting & Finance will help you achieve your goals as easily as possible.

The strength of the MSc programme at Accra Business School relies on a hybrid faculty of accomplished industry professionals who bring industry to the classroom, astute academicians who take the classroom to industry and attended by high calibre individuals who merge the real world of business and the classroom.

About the Programme

Accra Business School, the Business School of the University of Gold Coast, offers a 12-Month MSc in Accounting & Finance, designed to help you achieve your professional and personal goals with ease. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role, broaden your career prospects, or enhance your expertise in finance and accounting, this programme is tailored for success.
The MSc programme is distinguished by its practice-oriented approach, delivered in a Christ-centered environment that integrates academic excellence with real-world application. The faculty comprises accomplished industry professionals and highly experienced industry leaders who bring practical insights into the classroom, alongside distinguished academicians who seamlessly connect theoretical concepts with industry practice.
With a cohort of high-caliber participants, the programme fosters a vibrant learning environment where the real world of finance and accounting meets the classroom, equipping graduates with the practical skills, ethical foundation, and confidence to thrive in the global financial landscape.

About Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Established in 1916, the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) is an internationally recognized professional accountancy membership body and a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) the global accounting standard-setter and regulator.

The IFA is part of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) of Australia Group, the world’s largest SME-focused accountancy group, with 37,000 members and students in 80 countries.

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 degree is an undertaking of Accra Business School and accredited is by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission – GTEC of Ghana. 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 believes that Masters Education should not be the preserve of the privileged few. Our MSc therefore, is one of the most aﬀordable MSc’s in Ghana. Our ﬂexible payment plan also ensures that you pay as you go.

Unique Opportunities

During these 12 months, students will experience a number of unique opportunities to help strengthen their individual talents, challenge their mental models and preconceived limits, and build a powerful new network.

These opportunities include:

• Executive coaching delivered both in teams and individually to accelerate learning and personal growth.

• Executive conversations with current and former CEOs from globally recognized companies who share their experiences in intimate, informal dialogues with students.

• Expanded network of meaningful relationships are built within the select and highly accomplished group of students, faculty, executive mentors, and coaches.

Programme Content

Accounting Theory & Practice
Financial Management
Tax & Business Strategy
International Finance
Financial Markets & Institutions
Financial Risk Management
Financial Econometrics
International Auditing and Assurance
Strategic Management Accounting
Corporate Reporting
Investment Analysis
Derivatives Securities
Research Techniques in Accounting and Finance

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Admission requirements for students to enroll on the MSc Accounting & Finance programme through this route can be any of the following:

A good first degree with part 1 or 2 qualified or fully qualified certificate of the ACCA, CIMA, ICAG, ICAEW, CPA, CFA or similar accounting and finance professional qualification.
Holders of a good first degree in BSc Administration (Accounting option); Bachelor of Business Administration (Banking & Finance option); Bachelor of Commerce from a recognized University.

3.Holders of any Accounting undergraduate degree that is assessed to be acceptable by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana, e.g. Bachelor of Art Administration (Accounting & Economics, Mathematics with Accounting).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

For entry into the MSc. Accounting & Finance Course, Applicants should provide the following documents

Copy of Original University certificate (1st Degree)
Copy of Original Transcript
Copy of any National ID card e.g. Passport, Voter ID etc
Current CV showing at least 2 years working experience.
Two passport photographs

FEES

Monthly Plan :Pay GHc 2,900 to start and GHc 2,100 every month.

Quaterly Plan

First Quarter – GHc 8,700

Second Quarter – GHc 8,700

Third Quarter – GHc 7,300

Make an upfront payment of Ghc26,000 and enjoy a 10%discount

START DATE : April 2025

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