Postgraduate Programmes at University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
The University of Professional Studies, Accra invites applications from qualified applicants for admission to the underlisted postgraduate programmes.
Postgraduate Programmes
• PhD in Marketing
• PhD in Accounting
• PhD in International Security and Intelligence
• PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Master of Philosophy in Accounting
• Master of Philosophy in Leadership
• Master of Philosophy in Finance
• Master of Philosophy in Media & Digital Communication Management
• Master of Science in Procurement Management
• Master of Science in Pensions Management
• Master of Science in Leadership
• Master of Science in Insurance Risk Management
• Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
• Master of Business Administration in Auditing
• Master of Business Administration in Corporate Governance
• Master of Business Administration in Corporate Communications
• Master of Business Administration in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing
• Master of Business Administration in Petroleum Accounting & Finance
• Master of Business Administration in Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Master of Business Administration in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Master of Arts in Peace, Security and Intelligence Management
• Master of Arts in Brands and Communications Management
• Master Of Arts In Media & Digital Communication Management
Uniqueness of Programmes
The uniqueness of the programmes lies in their flexibility and practical emphasis without compromising academic rigour.
The state-of-the-art lecture facilities coupled with the electronic learning aids provide participants with an exclusive comfortable environment for academic work.
Admission Entry Requirements (Postgraduate)
General Entry Requirements
Applicants who possess any of the following can apply:
• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/institution in relevant discipline with;
a) a second class lower or better
b) a third class, however such applicants will be required to go through screening and selection interview to ascertain their suitability for admission
• Relevant recognized full professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CPA, ICSA and CIB.
• International applicants with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in related fields recognized by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.
Master of Philosophy in Finance
Prospective applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in a finance related field such as Banking and Finance, Accounting, Economics or an equivalent chartered professional certificate in any of the areas specified above.
Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance/ Master of Business Administration in Auditing/ Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing/Master of Business Administration in Petroleum Accounting & Finance
Prospective applicants to the above MBA programmes must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance or an equivalent chartered professional certificate in accounting or related field.
Master of Science in Insurance Risk Management
Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:
(i) A bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Engineering from any university/institution recognized by GTEC.
(ii) Non-related bachelor’s degree holders with a minimum of two years’ working experience in insurance risk management or related field may be considered.
(iii) Relevant professional qualifications such as the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII).
Master of Science in Procurement Management
Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in management, finance and any business related programmes from any university/institution recognized by GTEC
• Non-related bachelor’s degree holders with at least two years working experience in the field of procurement and related areas may be considered.
• Relevant professional qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and related programmes will also be considered.
Master of Science in Pensions Management
Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in Finance, Economics, Insurance or any business related field from any university/institution recognized by GTEC.
• Non-related bachelor’s degree holders with at least two years working experience in pension management and related field may be considered.
• Applicants with relevant chartered professional qualification such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII), Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), and related professional qualifications may also be considered after interview.
Master of Philosophy in Accounting
Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and Accounting & Finance with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from any university/institution recognized by GTEC.
• A bachelor’s degree in Financ with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from any university/institution recognized by GTEC plus level two of the professional accounting qualifications from ICAG, ACCA, CIMA etc.
• MBA in Accounting and Finance degree may also be considered.
• Professional accounting qualification from ICAG, ACCA, CIMA etc. with evidence of an independent research work carried out.
