University of Ghana

What you'll study

This programme blends advanced accounting topics with applied finance, research methods and professional skills. You will study a mix of compulsory and elective modules and complete a supervised research project or dissertation.

• Core accounting modules: advanced financial reporting and interpretation, contemporary issues in accounting, auditing and assurance, and managerial/strategic cost management.
• Core finance modules: corporate finance, investment analysis and portfolio management, financial markets and institutions, and risk management.
• Research and quantitative skills: research methods for finance and accounting, quantitative techniques for finance, and data analysis with applications in financial decision-making.
• Electives and specialised topics: taxation policy, international financial reporting standards (IFRS), corporate governance and ethics, financial statement analysis, and derivative instruments (availability of electives may vary by intake).
• Dissertation / Research project: a supervised piece of original research or applied project that demonstrates your ability to integrate theory and practice in accounting and finance.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or a closely related discipline. Typical entrants have a good second-class honours degree (upper division) or equivalent; candidates with a lower second-class degree plus relevant professional qualifications or work experience may also be considered.

• Academic transcripts and certified copies of degree certificates.
• Evidence of relevant professional qualifications (for example ACCA, ICAG, or equivalents) is beneficial and may be accepted in lieu of some academic criteria.
• Two references (academic or professional) and a personal statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the programme.
• Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Career prospects

Graduates are well prepared for a range of professional roles across the public and private sectors. The programme equips you with technical accounting knowledge, financial analysis skills and research experience valued by employers.

• Audit and assurance roles with local and international accounting firms.
• Corporate finance, treasury and financial planning roles within companies and conglomerates.
• Banking and investment roles, including credit analysis, risk management and portfolio management.
• Management accounting and internal finance functions, including budgeting, performance measurement and strategic cost management.
• Regulatory, advisory and consulting positions with professional services firms and government agencies.
• Progression to professional qualifications (ACCA, ICAG, CFA) or to doctoral study and academic careers.

Why study at University of Ghana

The University of Ghana offers this MSc within its established business and management teaching environment, drawing on experienced academic staff and active engagement with industry. The programme benefits from links with professional accounting bodies and employers in Ghana and the region, providing opportunities for networking, internships and applied research.

Studying at the Legon campus gives access to university research centres, library resources and a broad academic community, while the curriculum balances theoretical rigour with practical skills to meet the needs of today's accounting and finance employers.