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Department of Accountancy and Finance
OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Accounting and Finance Department is one of the key departments under the Faculty of Business. It is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service, and plays a central role in shaping competent professionals for the financial sector.
Programmes Offered by Department
1. MSC IN APPLIED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (ONE YEAR)
The programme aims to provide advanced education in accounting principles, industry practices, and financial decision-making while enhancing proficiency in modern accounting software to bridge the technological gap. It fosters ethical standards, professional judgment, and entrepreneurial skills, enabling graduates to establish businesses and offer consultancy services. Additionally, it trains professionals with strong moral values and equips students with advanced research methodologies for further education towards national development.
Entry Requirements
- First Degree holders in Accounting and Finance or Finance with a minimum of 2nd Class lower. Applicants with a pass or 3rd class in Accounting or Finance other recognized institutions and relevant working experience may be considered after passing an interview.
- First degree holders in Procurement and Supply Chain, Marketing, Management and Public Administration, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics with a minimum of one year work experience may be considered after passing a semester bridging course.
- Holders of professional certifications such as Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAG) Certified Public Accountants (CPA), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Chartered Institute of Taxation
Career Prospects
Audit and Assurance – Internal Auditor, External Auditor, Risk Manager.
Banking & Investment – Portfolio Manager, Investment Analyst, Treasury Manager.
Consulting & Entrepreneurship – Forensic Accountant, Tax Consultant, Financial Advisor.
Mode of Delivery
Presentations
Groups Projects
Class Test and Quizzes. Students will be assessed through regular class test and quizzes,
Assignments, with a weightage of 10%.
End-Semester Examination, which carry a weightage of 60%
Assignments, quizzes, and examinations to evaluate understanding and application.
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | T | P | C |
MAF 501 | Financial Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 503 | Management Accounting and Control | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 505 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 507 | Business Research Methodology and Methods | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 509 | Accounting Practice with Advanced Excel | 0 | 6 | 3 |
MAF 511 | Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 597 | Seminar on issues in applied theoretical accounting and finance research | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Total |
| 15 | 10 | 20 |
Code | Course | T | P | C |
MAF 502 | Corporate and Sustainability Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 504 | Investment and Portfolio Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 506 | Public Sector Financial Management and Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 508 | Development and Management of Consultancies | 1 | 4 | 3 |
MAF 510 | Accounting Practice with QuickBooks | 0 | 6 | 3 |
MAF 598 | Thesis | 0 | 12 | 6 |
Electives (Choose one) | ||||
MAF 512 | Fraud Examination, Forensic Accounting and Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MAF 514 | Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 | 0 | 3 |
TOTAL
| 16
| 22
| 24
| |
2. MSC IN FINANCIAL ANALYTICS (1 YEAR)
The programme is to provide a comprehensive education that integrates finance principles with data analytics, preparing students for advanced careers in finance where analytical skills are essential, fostering a deep understanding of the impact of technology on the financial industry, and establishing a strong theoretical foundation for progression to Doctorate degrees.
Entry Requirements
- First Degree holders in Accounting and Finance, Finance with a minimum of 2nd Class lower. However, applicants with a pass or 3rd class in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics from other recognised institutions and relevant working experience may be considered after passing an interview.
- First degree holders in Procurement and Supply Chain, Marketing, Management and Public Administration with a minimum of one year work experience in Accounting or Finance after passing a semester bridging course.
- Holders of professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAG) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) with a minimum of one year working experience.
- All foreign qualifications shall be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to the University.
Career Prospects
Graduates can excel in diverse financial and analytical roles, including
Financial Analyst – Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, and Risk Management
Data Analyst – Fintech, Banking, Insurance, and Consulting.
Risk Manager – Credit, Market, and Operational Risk Analysis.
Investment Banker – Portfolio Management and Asset Valuation.
Quantitative Analyst – Algorithmic Trading and Predictive Analytics
Financial Consultant – Business Intelligence and Strategic Advisory.
Public Sector Financial Analyst – Policy Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
Tech & FinTech Specialist – AI, Blockchain, and Big Data in Finance.
Mode of Delivery
Lectures Case Studies and Group Projects
Guest Lectures and seminars
Online Learning Modules
Assessment
Class Test and Quizzes. Students will be assessed through regular class test and quizzes, which carry a weightage of 10%.
Assignments, with a weightage of 10%.
Mid-Semester Examination, which carry a weightage of 20%
End-Semester Examination, which carry a weightage of 60%
3. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTECH) IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ANALYTICS
This programme is to train industry-ready accounting and finance analytics students with competencies in data analytics, general accountancy and finance skills and equip them with computer applications needed to operationalize a modern accounting and finance set up. It further aimed at equipping them to be competitive with requisite modern accounting technologies, instilled with attitudes and abilities to analyse large amount of data in the provision of accounting and finance information with more impact in real-time business decision-making and prudent management of funds in both the private and public sectors of the economy.
Entry Requirements
WASSCE Certificate Holders
- A pass in the Core English and Core Mathematics; in addition to a pass in one of the following Core Subjects: Integrated Science, Social Studies/life Skills.
- They must also have passes in three relevant elective subjects. The aggregate score for the core and elective subjects must not exceed 36 (A1 to C6).
SSSCE Certificate Holders
A pass in the Core English and Core Mathematics; in addition to a pass in one of the following Core Subjects: Integrated Science, Social Studies/life Skills.
They must also have passes in three relevant elective subjects. The aggregate score for the core and elective subjects must not exceed 24 (A to D).
G.C.E Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificate Holders
Credit Passes in at least Five (5) Subjects (including English Language, Core Mathematics and a Science Subject) in West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level or School Certificate Examinations, and three (3) Passes at the G.C.E Advanced Level. Two ‘A’ Level passes at grade ‘C’ or better will also be accepted. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained.
GBCE Certificate Holders
Credit Passes (A – D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective Subjects.
Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders
Full Diploma certificate in ABCE; in addition, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE) or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).ABCE candidates may be considered for admission at level 200
Higher National Diploma Programme in Accounting
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in accounting with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division and Diploma qualifications such as Advance Diploma in Computerised Accounting issued by NABPTEX and other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered. The applicants must have at least one (1) year post-HND qualification working experience in a relevant field. The applicants would be admitted at level 300 of the 4-year degree programme.
Mature Students (25 years or over)
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Must pass Mature Students Entrance Examinations or have Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level or School Certificate credits including English Language and Mathematics.
- Holders of Teachers’ Post-Secondary School.
Career Prospects
Graduates can excel in diverse financial and analytical roles, including:
- Junior Accountant
- Audit Assistant
- Tax Advisor
- Forensic Accounting Assistant
- Accounting and Finance Instructor
- Data Analyst
- Risk and Compliance Officer
- Investment Analyst
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE – 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTECH) IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ANALYTICS
Year 1 Semester I
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | T | P | C |
BAT 101 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 103 | Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 105 | Business Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 107 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
COS 101 | Communication Skills | 2 | 0 | 2 |
AFS 111 | African Studies | 2 | 0 | 2 |
CLT 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
| 18 |
Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
BAT 102 | Financial Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 104 | Business Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 106 | Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 108 | Business and Professional Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 110 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 112 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ATU 102 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Year 2 Semester I
Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
BAT 201 | Accounting for Special Transactions | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 203 | Cost and Management I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 205 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 207 | Company and Partnership Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 209 | Managerial Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 211 | Theoretical Frameworks in Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 213 | Management Information Systems | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 21 |
Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
BAT 202 | Auditing Principles | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 204 | Cost and Management Accounting II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 206 | Public Sector Accounting | 3 |
| 3 |
BAT 208 | Business Finance | 3 |
| 3 |
BAT 210 | Accounting Practice with QuickBooks | 0 | 4 | 2 |
BAT 298 | Industry Consulting Project | 0 | 4 | 2 |
BAT 212 | Workplace-Based Learning I | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 9 | 20 |
Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
BAT 301 | Financial Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 303 | Financial Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 305 | Financial Data Analytics Practice with Advanced Excel | 0 | 4 | 3 |
BAT 307 | Business Research Methods | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 309 | Principles of Taxation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 397 | Industry Problem Solving Project | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 4 | 17 |
Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
BAT 302 | Corporate Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 304 | Taxation and Fiscal Policy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 306 | Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 308 | Public Sector Financial Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
WBL 302 | Workplace Based Learning II | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 8 | 18 |
Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
BAT 401 | Financial Technology (Fintech) | 1 | 4 | 3 |
BAT 403 | International Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 405 | Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | 3 |
| 3 |
BAT 407 | Sustainability Accounting and Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 409 | Strategic Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BAT 411 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 2 | 2 | 3 |
BAT 497 | Project Proposal Defense | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 10 | 20 |
Year 4 Semester II
Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
BAT 402 | Financial Data Analysis Practice with Power BI | 0 | 6 | 3 |
BAT 404 | Accounting Practice with Tally | 0 | 6 | 3 |
BAT 496 | Seminar on Current issues in Accounting and Finance | 0 | 6 | 3 |
BAT 498 | Project Work | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Total |
| 22 | 13 |
Mode of Delivery
- Lectures with multimedia presentations
- Practical exercises and problem-solving sessions
- Group discussions and case studies
- Tutorials and software demonstrations
Assessment Metrics | Grade % |
Class Tests and Quizzes | 10 |
Assignments | 10 |
Mid-Semester Examination | 20 |
End-of-semester Examination | 60 |
Total | 100 |
4. 2-YEAR BTECH (TOP-UP) ACCOUNTING
The programme is to train industry-ready accounting and finance analytics students with competencies in data analytics, general accountancy and finance skills, and equip them with computer applications needed to operationalize a modern accounting and finance set up. It further aimed at equipping them to be competitive with requisite modern accounting technologies, instilled with attitudes and abilities to analyse large amounts of data in the provision of accounting and finance information with more impact in real-time business decision-making and prudent management of funds in both the private and public sectors of the economy.
Entry Requirements
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in Accountancy with a minimum of Third Class or Pass shall be admitted at level 300 of the programme. An applicants must have at least one (1) year post-HND qualification working experience in a relevant field.
Holders of other Diplomas from elsewhere in Accountancy or professional practice related to Accountancy from (ICA-G, ACCA, ATWAS, CIMA, CIPFA, AIA, CITG and ICAEW etc.) assessed by GTEC to be equivalent to the HND shall be admitted at level 300 of the programme. Also, Applicants with The Association of Business Executives (ABE) Level 5 Diploma (Higher) shall be admitted at level 300. An applicant must have at least one (1) year post-diploma qualification working experience in a relevant field.
Note: Where applicable, all applicants must submit the following documents along with their application form:
- HND Certificate or Result Slip from C-TEVET and Transcript
- Relevant Diploma Certificate and Transcript form the Awarding Institution.
- SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or “A” Level and “O” Level Certificates
- National Service Certificate where applicable
- National Identification Document (Birth Certificate / Passport etc.)
- Non-Citizen Ghana card (FOR ALL FOREIGN APPLICANTS)
Career Prospects
Graduates can excel in diverse financial and analytical roles, including:
- Junior Accountant
- Audit Assistant
- Tax Advisor
- Forensic Accounting Assistant
- Accounting and Finance Instructor
- Data Analyst
- Risk and Compliance Officer
- Investment Analyst
No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Points | ||
|
|
| T | P | C |
1 | BAT 301 | Financial Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2 | BAT 303 | Business Mathematics for Decision Making | 3 | 0 | 3 |
3 | BAT 305 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
4 | BAT 307 | Business Research Methods | 3 | 0 | 3 |
5 | BAT 309 | Corporate Governance and Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
6 | BAT 311 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 | 0 | 3 |
7 | BAT 313 | Accounting Practice with QuickBooks | 0 | 6 | 3 |
|
| Total | 21 | 6 | 21 |
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