Accounting & Finance
The Department offers students with professional teaching instructions in the areas of Accounting and Finance as well as consulting services to the public and private sectors. We have experienced faculty members who are passionate and understand the dynamics of the Accounting and Finance profession. Faculty research interests are in the following areas:
- Accounting Education
- Sustainability Accounting
- Financial Inclusion & Digital Finance
- Climate Change Risk Management
Head's Message
Prof. Emmanuel Numapau Gyamfi
Head, Department of Accounting & Finance
Welcome to the Department of Accounting & Finance at the GIMPA Business School. Established in 2019, we are a relatively young department with a strong commitment to nurturing professionals who will contribute significantly to their workplaces and society as a whole.
Within our department, we offer a range of programs tailored to meet diverse educational needs. These include an undergraduate program in Accounting & Finance, a postgraduate Diploma program in Business Administration, and graduate programs such as an MBA in Accounting and Taxation, an MBA in Finance, a Master of Accounting & Finance, and an MSc in Development Finance. Furthermore, we provide PhD programmes in Accounting and Finance for those seeking advanced research opportunities.
The curricula of our programs are designed in alignment with the course contents of renowned professional examining bodies in the field of Accounting and Finance. This ensures that our students are well-prepared to excel in their professional exams.
Our faculty consists of highly experienced academics who are dedicated to your success. They are well-equipped with resources and devoted to delivering exceptional teaching. Additionally, they actively engage in cutting-edge research to benefit our esteemed stakeholders.
Through our practical and case study-based approach to teaching, we aim to develop your analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. These skills are essential for your career development, whether you choose to pursue academia or industry.
We prioritize your growth and strive for your success as a student. Our strong relationships with businesses enable us to provide internship and job opportunities for both current students and graduates.
To businesses and institutions, we extend our availability to offer professional consulting services. Our department members are well-equipped to address the diverse challenges that hinder the growth and success of your businesses.
I warmly invite you to explore the abundant opportunities available within our department. Please feel free to reach out to me if you require any further assistance.
Thank you!About the Department
The department offers students with professional teaching instructions in the areas of Accounting and Finance as well as consulting services to the public and private sectors. We have experienced faculty members who are passionate and understand the dynamics of the Accounting and Finance profession. Faculty research interests are in the following areas:
- Accounting Education
- Sustainability Accounting
- Financial Inclusion & Digital Finance
- Climate Change Risk Management
Areas of expertise
- Accounting Education
- Sustainability Accounting
- Financial Inclusion & Digital Finance
- Climate Change Risk Management
Academic Programmes
Undergraduate (Day & Evening)
BSc. (Hons) Accounting & Finance
The Bachelor of Science Accounting & Finance programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive curriculum filled with accounting and finance management principles. The programme seeks to provide students with practical management skills, knowledge, competencies and other relevant skills needed to stimulate their professional development in the areas of accounting and finance.
Programme Highlights: Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Investment Management, Financial Risk Management, International Finance, among others. Programme Coordinator: Kofi Bondzie Afful; Email: kbafful@gimpa.edu.ghGraduate (PhD)Programmes
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (Modular)
The GIMPA PhD programme is designed to enrich students’ research skills toward facilitating their ability to conduct rigorous academic research with implications for Ghana’s and international development. The PhD programme model focuses on three basic areas:
- Rigorous training in general research methods as well as those specific to a discipline. This ensures the ability to conduct research at an advanced level. Such training is typically covered in two semesters of coursework and throughout the programme in substantive seminars and workshops.
- Substantive coursework in a subject area discipline beyond the master’s degree level. This is designed to ensure theoretical, applied, and empirical knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline. Such coursework is typically covered in three to four semester.
- A supervised written thesis that typically takes up to three years to complete.
- Finance
- Accounting
Admission Requirements: Admission into the Doctoral Program is once a year only. The deadline for completed applications is August 31. Applications must include all supporting documents before they can be considered for review. Applications completed after the deadline will be deferred for consideration to the next admission cycle.
Minimum Criteria for Admission: A GIMPA Master of Science or Master of Research Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.3 or higher or equivalent as determined by the admission committee.- Applicants possessing a good Master’s degree with a GPA of 3.3 or higher (or equivalent) from other accredited universities shall be considered for admission
- Applicants with a first-class honours degree in a relevant area at the Bachelor’s level from an accredited reputable university.
- Two completed recommendation forms from people who are qualified to comment on the applicant’s academic preparation and potential for success in the Doctoral Program. At least one must be from a former lecturer.
Graduate Programmes
ONE YEAR MASTER PROGRAMMES (Weekends)
Master of Accounting & Finance
The Programme is designed to prepare successful applicants to strategically manage their organization’s financial and other key resources. The aim is to develop the graduate students’ knowledge in key financial areas while developing their business and leadership skills. The uniqueness of the Programme lies in its flexibility and practical emphasis without compromising academic research and rigour.
The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with both broad accounting and finance education. It prepares graduates to demonstrate a commitment to accounting and finance expertise in the field, immediately enhancing their career prospects. The entrepreneurial component of the programme also aims at equipping participants with skills that will enable them to set up and manage their own businesses profitably or contributes significantly to the growth and success of organisations.
Course Highlights:
Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Investment Management, Financial Risk Management, International Finance, among others.
Admission requirements:
An applicant to the Master of Accounting and Finance programme is required to have earned a bachelor's degree or the equivalent as follows:
- The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division minimum OR
- The applicant must hold a professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA, CA, CIMA. OR
- Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (CBA/DBA) programmes at the Business School and obtain pass marks of at least 55% in each course.
- Applicants without accounting/finance or management degrees or training should have practical experience of at least one year in a recognised organisation or firm.
Duration: One (1) Year
Offering mode: Weekends
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Randolph Nsor-Ambala;
E-mail: rnsor-ambala@gimpa.edu.gh
MSc. Development Finance
The Master of Science Degree in Development Finance is designed to develop people and institutions that can help provide optimum financial outcomes that enhance the design and implementation of reforms and capacity-building programs adopted by development finance institutions, governments, the private sector, NGOs and the wider emerging markets.
While Development Finance is typically known for its use by people working in development finance and other related institutions, it is also widely used by people in other banking and financial services institutions. It provides the expertise to start initial investments that act as the right catalyst and demonstrate that enterprises can thrive in economically challenging markets. It is also used to ensure that funds channelled through development projects provide sustainable outcomes that can sustain the development agendas of developing countries.
Programme Highlights:
Contemporary Issues in Development Finance, Environmental Finance, International Finance for Development, and Public Sector Finance, among others.
Admission requirements:
An applicant to the Master of Science in Development Finance programme is required to have earned a bachelor's degree or the equivalent as follows:
- The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division minimum OR
- Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (CBA/DBA) programmes at the Business School and obtain pass marks of at least 55% in each course.
- Applicants without economics/finance or management degrees or training should have practical experience of at least one year in a recognised organisation or firm.
Duration: One (1) Year
Offering mode: Weekends
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Ebenezer B. Anarfo;
E-mail: eanarfo@gimpa.edu.gh
TWO YEARS MASTER PROGRAMMES (Evenings, Weekends, and Modular)
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
The GIMPA Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree. The MBA programme is designed to provide a strong and advanced education in business management and also to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary for the attainment of a competitive edge in Business Administration. The programme is geared towards graduates with little to moderate professional working experience after their bachelors’ degrees or professional certificates. The focus is on developing managers with decision-making abilities. As such, there is much more emphasis on using the case study and other problem-solving tools. Unlike the EMBA, this programme allows for in-depth specializations as most entry to middle-level managers focus on a functional area in terms of their employment responsibilities. In the Department of Accounting and Finance, we offer the following specialisations: ● Finance ● Accounting and Taxation
Admission requirements: An applicant to the Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme is required to have earned a bachelor's degree or the equivalent as follows:- A Bachelor’s Degree from an approved/recognized university with a second-class lower division minimum, plus two years of post-graduation professional experience.
- A lower-class degree, then five years post-graduation professional experience plus additional postgraduate or professional certificate/education such as the GIMPA postgraduate or certificate in business administration. OR
- Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ICA, ICSA, GIPS, CIB, plus three years post-qualification experience.
- Applicants with degree classifications below second-class lower division and/or narrowly-focused professional qualifications should enrol in the GIMPA Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) programme at the Business School to enhance their chances of gaining admission.
Masters of Research in Business Administration (MRES)
The Master of Research in Business Administration (MRes) is a research-based degree that prepares graduates for academic careers in various functional areas of business at tertiary institutions and in the research departments of organizations. The programme emphasizes the development of skills in understanding theory, the research process and methodology. Graduates of the program are expected to make contributions to the advancement of knowledge of business practices through research, teaching and consulting. It is also designed for those interested in acquiring a doctoral degree in the future.
The areas of specialization in the Department are; ● Finance ● Accounting Admission requirements: An applicant to the Master of Science in Development Finance programme is required to have earned a bachelor's degree or the equivalent as follows:- The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division minimum OR
- Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (CBA/DBA) programmes at the Business School and obtain pass marks of at least 55% in each course.
- Applicants without economics/finance or management degrees or training should have practical experience of at least one year in a recognised organisation or firm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get application forms?
Dial *924*200*16# to purchase an e-voucher using Mobile Money. Alternatively, you can visit any Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) or Ecobank branch across the country. After acquiring the e-voucher, proceed to apply online at https://apply.gimpa.edu.gh/
How much is the application fee?
Application forms are going for
Post First Degree Law (LLB) GHC 350
Masters/Postgraduate Diploma - GHC 250
Bachelors (including WASSCE LLB)/Diploma –GHC 200
International Students- USD 100
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What is the duration of your degree programmes?
Undergraduate programmes are usually 4 years. Masters programmes are for 1 or 2 years, depending on the programme. Post Graduate Diploma programmes are usually a year. However, you are encouraged to confirm with your prospective secretariat as some programmes may have a unique timeline.
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