The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG) has obtained accreditation to run a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance programme. The programme offers the following:
Aim of the Programme
The aim of the programme is to train and develop human resource with advanced expertise in financial management and accounting practices while developing strategic business acumen that will drive effective financial innovativeness, decision-making, risk management and organisational growth in a global business environment.
Objectives of the Programme
At the end of the programme, students will:
- Examine advanced knowledge in financial management and accounting to analyse financial data and make informed business decisions.
- Evaluate ethical reasoning and decision-making skills in accounting and finance practices for corporate governance and social responsibility.
- Develop skills necessary for cost management strategies, evaluating financial statements, budgeting processes, and investment opportunities.
- Examine the legal and regulatory frameworks governing accounting and finance compliance in organisations.
- Analyse global financial markets and economic conditions to operate effectively in a global business environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competencies on use of contemporary financial technologies and tools
- Evaluate gaps and inefficiencies, in order to undertake research on them and proffer solutions for improvement in accounting and finance within organisations
Entry Requirements for Admission
An applicant may be admitted into the 18-month MBA in Accounting and Finance:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second-Class Lower Division) in Accounting and Finance, Banking and Finance, and Commerce from an accredited University.
- Applicants with a Third-Class degree or Pass in Accounting and Finance, Banking and Finance, Accounting, and/or Finance with at least three years working experience. Such an applicant would be admitted after passing a selection interview.
- Have full Professional certificates from ACCA, ICAG, CIMA or ICAEW will be admitted.
- Other degree holders with Part II of ACCA, ICAG, CIMA or ICAEW shall be admitted.
- International applicants who obtained their first degrees other than accredited Ghanaian institutions, would seek equivalence from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) before admission will be granted.
Exemptions in ICAG Professional Certification
PUG Graduates would take five (5) ICAG papers to qualify to become Chartered Accountants.
The Structure of the MBA Accounting and Finance Programme is as follows:
Semester-By-Semester Structure For MBA Accounting And Finance
| Semester One | ||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||||||
| T | P | C | ||||||
| PMAF 601 | Accounting Theory | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 603 | Managerial Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 605 | Business Law | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMBA 603 | Statistics for Business Decisions | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMBA 609 | Marketing Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMBA 611 | Business Leadership and Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit | 18 | 0 | 18 | |||||
| Semester Two | ||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||||||
| T | P | C | ||||||
| PMAF 602 | Financial Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 604 | Management Information Systems | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 606 | Financial Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 608 | Management Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMBA 602 | Research Methods | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Electives (Choose Only ONE Course) | ||||||||
| PMBA 612 | Strategic Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 614 | Financial Risk Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 616 | Business Data Analytics in Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 618 | Accounting and Finance for Educational Institutions | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||||
| Semester Three | ||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||||||
| T | P | C | ||||||
| PMAF 611 | Public Sector Accounting and Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 613 | Corporate Reporting and Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 615 | Taxation and Fiscal Policy | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 621 | Advanced Audit and Assurance Services | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMBA 630 | Practitioner Series and Forum | |||||||
| PMBA 600 | Dissertation | 0 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Electives (Choose Only ONE Course) | ||||||||
| PMAF 619 | Enterprise Risk Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 617 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 623 | International Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| PMAF 625 | Oil and Gas Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit | 15 | 6 | 21 | |||||
Duration of the programme:
The duration for completion of the MBA in Accounting and Finance shall be Eighteen (18) Months.
Target groups:
- Government Institutions
- International Corporations
- Private Sector Businesses and Organisations
- NGOs
- Financial Institutions (E.g. Banks, Microfinance, Credit Unions etc.)
How to Apply
Online Application:
Purchase E-voucher at GH₵200 using Mobile Money by visiting the University’s website: www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh.
For further enquiries, call or WhatsApp: 0501510034.