A career in business in Ghana starts with identifying the best business school to attend to obtain an MBA, MSC or MA. A business school is a university-level institution that offers degrees in Business Management or Administration.
Universities in Ghana have schools that specialize in teaching business courses and offer programs in business or management related. There are some schools, however that stand alone as business schools sectioned into faculties, colleges or departments.
Tuition fees vary extensively because public universities generally have lower tuition fees, while private universities or institutions have higher tuition fees. This article has ranked all business schools in Ghana to bring you the best after extensive research and has indicated how much each of the schools’ charge for undergraduate and graduate business programmes.
- UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL
The University of Ghana is a public university located in Accra, Ghana. It the oldest and largest of the thirteen Ghanaian national public universities. The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) is a premier business school in the sub-region focused on developing world-class human resources and capabilities to meet national development needs and global challenges, through quality teaching, learning, research and knowledge dissemination.
The school offers various undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes in its six academic departments – Department of Accounting, Department of Finance, Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Department of Operations and Management Information Systems (OMIS), Department of Organisation and Human Resource Management (OHRM), and Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management (PAHSM). Some of the masters’ programmes including EMBA, MBA, MSc Development Finance, MSc Information Systems, and MA Marketing Strategy are also run in a flexible mode (evenings, weekends and sandwich) to enable students pursue graduate studies whiles working.
UGBS has qualified and experienced faculty who are committed to carrying out research that is relevant for policy, covering a variety of areas including, finance, banking, insurance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, information systems, operations management, human resource management, health services management, and public administration.
The school’s executive education outfit, UGBS-Executive Development (UGBS-ED), offers executive education and tailored programmes to executives and senior management across various sectors while its Enterprise Development Service (EDS) specialises in providing business development, business advisory, and consulting to a wide range of enterprises.
Generally, Ghanaians pay about GHC 16,820 for business school programs. Fees at UGBS for a Master’s in business administration (MBA) is about GHC 46,349 for the two-year program. Foreign students who are Africans pay about GHC 14,800, while non-African foreign students pay about GHC 18,256 for the two-year program.
CONTACT
GPS: GA- 490-9425
P. O. Box LG 78 Legon, Accra
Telephones: +233 50 158 1492, +233 50 158 1493
Email: ugbsmarcoms@ug.edu.gh
2. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Central University is an educational Initiative of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC). In January 2016, the University College received the long-awaited Presidential Charter to become an autonomous and a fully-fledged university as Central University. It is co-educational with equal access for male and female enrolment.
Central University has eight (8) faculties/schools, including the Central Business School (CBS). Central business school offers Bachelor of Science in Management Studies, Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with options in: Marketing, Human Resource Management and Accounting.
Central business school tuition fee for Ghanaian students offering undergraduate programs is about GHC 2,160 per semester. For their graduate courses, Ghanaian students who wish to offer MBA (18months MKT & AGB) will pay tuition fees of about GHC 4,625 per semester. International students who also want to offer MBA will pay tuition fees of $1,828.
CONTACT
Admissions: +233 0307 020540 | +233 0303 318583 | +233 020 726 8263
WhatsApp: +233 023 331 3180
Academic Verification requests: verification@central.edu.gh
3. GIMPA BUSINESS SCHOOL
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) was established in 1961 as a joint Ghana Government/United Nations (UN) special fund project. GIMPA’s mission is to maintain a Centre of Excellence for training in public and business administration, by continuously enhancing the capability of middle and top-level executives in public and private sectors as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) both in Ghana and internationally
The GIMPA Business School offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) Business Administration programme with a specialization in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Project Management. The primary aim of the Bachelor’s degree programme is to train and produce ethical and entrepreneurially-minded leaders who will contribute to Ghana’s development.
The programme seeks to provide training and services in the core areas of business located within a general education context. The programme will provide students with specialised experiences for successful employment in both public and private organizations, as well as to equip them with the needed entrepreneurial knowledge and skills for starting their own businesses.
GIMPA, and the Business School, in particular, have a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality business and management education, knowledge development and application. The Business School builds on this strong foundation to set itself apart as the Business School of choice in Ghana and beyond as well as the preferred partner in tackling relevant business and societal challenges. The vision of the GIMPA Business School is to be a centre of excellence in the development and application of business, management and entrepreneurial knowledge.
Academic programmes include accounting and finance, business management and management science. Obtaining a diploma as a Ghanaian student at GIMPA is about GHC 6,000, while undergraduate degree programmes is about GHC 9,500. One-year post-graduate (Master) programs also goes with tuition fess of about GHC 20,000.
CONTACT
+233-(0) 332095432 / 233-(0) 501620138 / +233-(0) 302908076 / +233-(0) 302-404664
info@gimpa.edu.gh
4. KNUST BUSINESS SCHOOL
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a public university of Ghana that focuses on science and technology. The KNUST School of Business (KSB) is a top-ranking business school in Ghana – for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduates of KNUST leave the boundaries of KSB with valuable employable skills and alumni of KSB have become leaders in various organizations influencing the economic vitality of the nation.
With state of the art lecture theatres and excellent faculty-student relationship culture, the university has opened its doors to greater collaboration among student teams, faculty and their stakeholders. Their state-of-the art auditoriums seats over 1200 students each and have become popular venues for campus events. Their ultra-modern postgraduate building reflects the school’s academic vision of becoming a premier location for postgraduate business education.
KSB offers market-driven, value-laden programmes aimed at producing graduates with entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative leadership competencies to drive sustainable corporate success. At KSB we develop students who are expected to become leaders in their generation – leaders who are drivers of corporate and national development.
Over the years, KSB has established itself as a leader in business and management education and has built an international reputation based on educational programmes designed to develop insightful, principled global leaders. Since its creation in 2005, the School has continued to innovate its curriculum and to build a faculty known for its cutting-edge research.
Tuition fees for business administration is about GHC 6,730
CONTACT
KNUST School of Business
College of Humanities & Social Science
KNUST, PMB, Kumasi-Ghana
Dean’s Tel: +233 332 060 962
Registrar’s Tel: +233 322 060 438
Email: ksb@knust.edu.gh
5. UCC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is a public collegiate university located in the historic town of Cape Coast. The University of Cape Coast was established in October 1962 as a university college in response to the country’s dire need for highly qualified and skilled manpower in the education sector.
UCC School of Business was carved out of the Faculty of Social Sciences. It started as a Department of Business Studies in 1975/1976 academic year. In 1991, it was merged with the Department of Economics; however, the status was reversed during the 1996/1997 academic year when the Department of Business Studies was separated from the Department of Economics. The Department was upgraded to a School in the 2004/2005 academic year. The school has five (5) Departments, a Centre, a Consultancy Unit and a Business Incubator.
With a vision to be the Best Business School in Africa, the school is on a mission to be a centre of excellence, providing high-quality teaching, research, and outreach in business and allied sciences.
Undergraduate programme for business is about GHC 2,832, while graduate courses in business is about GHC 4,062
CONTACT
business@ucc.edu.gh
0544174508 / 0555850855
GPS-CC-191-7613
6. UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (UPSA)
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) formerly known as Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), is a public university in Ghana. The main campus is located in Accra. The university was founded in 1965 as a private professional business education tuition provider and was taken over by government in 1978. It was subsequently established as a tertiary institution with a mandate to provide tertiary and professional education in Accountancy, Management and other related areas of study
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is a progressive public institution that provides both academic and professional higher education in Ghana. With over fifty (50) years of experience, UPSA has achieved the reputation as the oldest Ghanaian human resource development institution in professional Accountancy and Management with many of its products in key leadership positions in Ghana and abroad.
UPSA remains the only public institution in Ghana with the mandate to offer both academic degrees and provide tuition for business professional qualifications.
Undergraduate courses cost about GHC 5,753 per year while post graduate programmes cost about GHC 23,586 for the entire duration.
CONTACT
+233 303 937 542
+233 303 937 544
admissions@upsamail.edu.gh
7. ACCRA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Accra business school is a specialized business school based in Accra accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
The school happens to be a Christian business institution fully accredited to offer global undergraduate, post-graduate, and professional programs in a Godly manner and environment that integrates faith and learning.
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 MBA awarded by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) will help you achieve your goals as easily as possible.
The strength of the MBA 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.
They also offer 12 Month MSc Accounting and Finance programme which was developed in consultation with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Accra Business School provides academic direction whiles KNUST awards the qualification.
The programme is suited for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of accounting and finance, and who wants to enter a career in financial markets or advisory/financial services, either as an analyst, as a professional accountant, or as a preparation for further research at PhD level.
Tuition fees are about GHC 21,000 for an MBA
CONTACT
Spintex-Rd, Christ Square, Accra, Ghana
Telephone: +233 263 888 555, +233 263 888 666
Email: info@abs.edu.gh
Website: https://abs.edu.gh
8. UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) was established in September, 1992 with the sole purpose of training teachers for the educational system of the country. The School of Business of the University of Education, Winneba is located at Winneba campus.
This institution happens to be a prestigious institution known for producing professional and intelligent educators which contribute to the growth of the country’s educational system.
It is made up of three departments and units: Department of marketing, procurement and supply chain management, Department of banking and finance and the Department of accounting.
Tuition fees for business students is about GHC 2,380. Post graduate courses in business also goes with tuition fees of about GHC 8,250
CONTACT
Telephone Numbers
(+233 3320) 96438 / (+233 3323) 22139/ (+233 3323) 22140
Email: registrar.ajumako@uew.edu.gh
9. UNIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
UDS School of Business (SoB) is located at the UDS City Campus in Choggu-a pristine location in the heart of Tamale’s education ridge.
The School of Business provides exciting educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and locations. They offer many different courses of study that prepare students for success in the real world. The faculty are dedicated professionals who excel in connecting with students and providing a welcoming and fulfilling educational experience.
Currently the school runs programmes at the undergraduate level. In addition, they will roll out other streams of postgraduate programmes during weekends and an annual sandwich session during the university’s third-trimester break (July-September).
The School of Business provides opportunities for experiential learning through its industrial attachment component for all its undergraduate students. Through its Industrial Attachment Unit, the School supports and guides student placements and internships in relevant organisations to enable them to gain work experience before graduating.
Tuition fees for undergraduates who wish to offer business is about GHC 1,438 per year
CONTACT
Email: registrar@uds.edu.gh
Telephone: +233-37-209-3697
Postal address: P. O. Box TL1350
Digital address: NT-0272-1946 Tamale, Ghana
10. NOBEL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
It was founded in July 2014 by Professor Kwaku Atuahene-Gima. He envisioned a new kind of educational model designed to meet the needs of executives, employees, and employers in Africa.
The school’s model is one that is executive-friendly, designed to take account of the peculiar needs, problems, and opportunities in business education in the African context; one that offers opportunities for executives and professionals to develop new theoretical and practical models for understanding, evaluating, and affecting the efficient and fair practice of business and management in Africa.
Their research-focused educational model requires students and participants to focus on compelling organizational challenges and seek answers to insightful questions. Their outstanding faculty members and institutional partners take exceptional pride in guiding our students and participants by engaging academics and executives as faculty, as they create the dynamics that bridge the gap between learning and doing and thus equip students and participants to thrive in an increasingly complex African context.
They have an Executive Master of Business Administration and a Doctoral degree course.
They run both an Academic doctorate (Ph.D. in Business Administration) and a Professional doctorate (Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Business Leadership).
The fee for the EMBA program is USD 10,000 and the Doctorate program is USD 37, 995 for the entire program.
CONTACT
No.9 Arko Lane off Nelson Mandela Avenue,
Near Gulf House, South Legon
+233 266 822 314/+233 560911174/ +233 266822310
info@nibs.edu.gh