University for Professional Studies Admission Requirement – UPSA Entry Requirements

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 Finance 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.