Programme Synopsis

Goal

The goal of the programme is to produce students with in-depth theoretical foundation, practical experience, and robust research skills in Accounting.

Objective

The objectives of the MBA (Accounting) programme are to:

1. develop the capacity of students to apply various accounting standards in investigating financial statements and auditing accounting practices;
2. equip students with skills to identify and solve complex accounting problems in various organisations;
3. enhance the ability of students to apply accounting theories, concepts, and strategies to investigate accounting and financial management policies; and
4. develop the analytic ability of students to synthesise and critique research in the accounting discipline.

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 MBA Accounting programme are employable as managerial accountants, data analysts, and researchers in both private and public banking and financial institutions. They are also strongly placed to be assigned higher roles in their current organisations. Graduates can also enrol on PhD studies for careers in academia.

WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?

The programme is suitable for entry-level and middle-level professionals, financial accountants, management accountants, as well as researchers in the field of accounting and finance. The MBA Accounting is also suitable for individuals who aspire to take up these roles.

ELIGIBILITY

Graduates from a recognised University with Accounting concentration or professional Accountancy qualifications (ACCA, CPA, ICAG, CIMA).

PROGRAM FEE

The MBA Accounting costs GHS 8150 per year.

CERTIFICATE

On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded MBA degree in Accounting 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%.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The MBA Finance is by course work and research. It is normally done in two academic years of four semesters with a minimum credit load of 60.