Programme Synopsis

Goal

The goal of the programme is to produce highly qualified graduates capable of applying the knowledge and skills in management to improve efficient use of all forms of resources in diverse organisations.

Objective

The objectives of the BCom (Management) programme are to:

1. develop the capacity of students to apply various management theories and standards in the efficient running of organisations;
2. equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify and solve various management problems that hinder productivity and profitability in organisations; and
3. equip students with the skills to influence the leadership and development in different organisations.

WHAT CONTENT ARE AVAILABLE FOR LEARNERS?

Textbooks, slides, published articles, data files, and Open-source software are available. Learning materials are loaded unto the Open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).

TEACHING/DELIVERY METHODOLOGY

The delivery is a blended approach of face-face and self-learning sessions.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Support services available to students include facilitators for both face-to-face and online engagements, centre co-ordinators to provide administrative support, and Learning Management System to help students learn continuously.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates from the BCom Management programme are employable as administrators, public relations officers, recruiyters, and management consultants in both private and public institutions of diverse nature. Graduates can also enrol on the MCom and related postgraduate programmes.  

WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?

The programme is suitable for entry-level professionals in the various institutions and markets, as well as those interested in an academic career in the field of Management.

ELIGIBILITY

The programme is for qualified G.C.E. ‘O’ level or SSCE/WASSCE and Mature candidates. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders can also apply to the BCom Management top-up programmes.

PROGRAMME FEE

For Ghanaian students: GHS 10,400/GHS 1,300 per semester (GHS 2,600 per year).

For International students: USD 4,160/USD 520 per semester (USD 1,040 per year).

CERTIFICATE

On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded BCom degree in Management by the University of Cape Coast.

ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION

Candidates are assessed through presentations, assignments, and attendance/participation which constitute 40%. End-of-semester examination constitutes 60%.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The BCom Management is by course work. It is normally done in four academic years of eight semesters with a minimum credit load of 15 per semester.