Business Management
The Department of Business Management is an integral part of the GIMPA Business School, which also includes the Management Science and Accounting and Finance departments. Established in 2021 as part of our strategic departmentalization agenda, the Department of Business Management has quickly grown to become the largest department within the Business School in terms of faculty strength and academic offerings.
Our mission is to equip students with exceptional managerial and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills that enhance both employability and new venture creation. We achieve this through a faculty of internationally experienced and highly qualified professionals who employ cutting-edge pedagogical methods. Our teaching philosophy integrates case studies, blended learning, and technology-enhanced courses that simulate real-world industry, market, and organizational decision-making.
Head's Message
Prof Fanny Quagrainie
Head, Department of Business Management
Dear Prospective Students,
I am delighted to welcome you to the Business Management portal of the GIMPA Business School. We are excited to partner with you on your dynamic and transformative educational journey in business management.
The Department of Business Management stands as a cornerstone of GIMPA’s Business School, dedicated to equipping students with the robust managerial and entrepreneurial skills necessary for both career advancement and new venture creation. Our department offers a diverse array of courses tailored to your aspirations, spanning from diploma programmes to undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels focusing on Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship.
What sets our courses apart is the expertise and dedication of our academic staff, who bring a wealth of academic, research, and professional experience across Marketing, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship. We develop our curriculum in close collaboration with industry leaders, professional bodies, and in response to emerging market trends, ensuring that our graduates are ethically grounded and possess the knowledge and skills to excel in today’s competitive and dynamic global business environment.
As a student within our department, you will benefit from a global business education framework that includes interactive lectures, immersive business simulations, and insightful case studies. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights from industry leaders through our Practitioner’s Forum and guest speaker series. These components are designed to provide a practical perspective on theoretical knowledge, preparing you to face real-world business challenges confidently.
We are committed to providing you with a comprehensive support system through our dedicated academic staff and the friendly, professional administrative team. At GIMPA, you will not only gain a high-quality education but also build lifelong friendships and mentorships that will bolster your career.
This is a pivotal time to make a significant decision for your future, and by exploring our portal, you are taking the first step towards a successful career. I invite you to delve into the myriad of opportunities that the Department of Business Management offers. Should you need any assistance or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to one of our enriching programmes soon.
Thank you for considering GIMPA Business School as your academic home.
About the Department
The Department of Business Management is an integral part of the GIMPA Business School, which also includes the Management Science and Accounting and Finance departments. Established in 2021 as part of our strategic departmentalization agenda, the Department of Business Management has quickly grown to become the largest department within the Business School in terms of faculty strength and academic offerings.
Our mission is to equip students with exceptional managerial and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills that enhance both employability and new venture creation. We achieve this through a faculty of internationally experienced and highly qualified professionals who employ cutting-edge pedagogical methods. Our teaching philosophy integrates case studies, blended learning, and technology-enhanced courses that simulate real-world industry, market, and organizational decision-making.
The Department is committed to upholding the core values of Excellence, Quality, Standardization, and Technology, particularly applied in the realms of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Our strategic and operational decisions are geared towards maintaining these high standards.
Our programme offerings span undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BSc, MBA, MRes, and PhD programs in Business Administration, Marketing, and Human Resource Management. Starting from the 2023/2024 academic year, our primary undergraduate admissions will focus on our new BSc (Hons) Business Administration program. Additionally, we offer opportunities for students with Higher National Diplomas (HND) in specialized areas to join as top-up students in the second and third years of our BSc (Hons) Marketing and Human Resources programs.
The diverse and experienced faculty of our department are actively engaged in pioneering research that aims to contribute significantly to the academic and professional landscape both in Ghana and globally. Our research focuses on several key areas including:
- Family Business & Entrepreneurship in Ghana
- Work, Management Strategy, and Organization
- Consumer Behaviour Research
- International Business Management and Strategy
- Graduate Employability
By integrating these research insights into our curriculum, we ensure that our students are not only well-versed in theoretical knowledge but also prepared to meet and surpass the demands of the global business environment.
Join us at the Department of Business Management and become a part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to your success and innovation in the field of business.
Areas of expertise
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
Academic Programmes
Undergraduate (Day & Evening)
BSc. (Hons) Business Administration
Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration programme is designed for students seeking a broad-based high level of business knowledge emanating from an in-depth understanding of business concepts and entrepreneurship mindset content required to run businesses in the contemporary business environment. Therefore, students will acquire the skills needed to integrate management, marketing, accounting, and finance concepts to develop strategies to improve short, medium, and long-term organizational goals and performance. As a general business degree, it is intended for students who want to study business. In addition, this broad-based business management qualification is to appeal to people running their businesses, those with the intention of running their own businesses and those working in entrepreneurial environments seeking higher knowledge of contemporary solutions. Programme Highlights: Consumer Behaviour, Budgeting and Financial Planning, Strategic Operations Management, Services Marketing, SME Management, Total Quality Management, Project Management Theory, Company Law, Digital Marketing, Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Accounting and Practitioners Forum, among others.
Programme Coordinator: Dr William Darbi; Email: wdarbi@gimpa.edu.ghBSc. (Hons) Human Resource Management
The human capital of organisations has become a critical source of competitive advantage and as such it prudent management is an important requirement in management education. Our Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management programme, therefore seeks to equip students with thorough theoretical and practical global and local context perspectives and understanding of key areas in human resource management. This is to prepare students for contemporary human resource management and managerial career in industry or the public sector.
Programme Highlights: HR Performance Management, Employment and Labour Law, Company Law, Negotiations and Conflict Resolution, Organizational Behaviour, Staffing Organisation, Compensation and Benefits Management, Training and Development, Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining and Practitioners Forum, among others. Programme Coordinator Dr Stanford Nartey; Email: dnartey@gimpa.edu.ghBSc. (Hons) Marketing
Marketing and its management are now an integral part of making an organisation succeed in the current contemporary business environment. Our Bachelor of Science in Marketing programme provides a concentration of marketing knowledge within a broad base of business and entrepreneurship concepts for our students. Providing insights into the marketing process and the cutting-edge marketing techniques essential to marketers and marketing managers of products and services in the contemporary business environment. The programme seeks to prepare students for marketing and managerial career in industry or the public sector.
Programme Highlights: Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy, Services Marketing, International Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Sales Management and Practitioners Forum, among others. Programme Coordinators Dr Alphonse Aklamanu ; Email: aaklamanu@gimpa.edu.gh Dr Dora Yeboah; Email: dyeboah@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 also 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 one semester.
- A supervised written thesis that typically takes up to two years to complete.
- Management (HRM/Strategy)
- Marketing
Admission into the Doctoral Programme 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 Masters’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. (i) An essay on professional plans and what role the doctorate will play in attaining them. (ii) A document outlining potential areas of dissertation research (iii) An interview with the admissions committee may be required.
Duration: Four (4) Years Offering mode: Modular Programme Coordinator: Dr. Emmanuel Amikiya; E-mail: eamikiya@gimpa.edu.ghDoctor of Management (DMGT)
The GIMPA Doctor of Management (DMGT) programme is designed for professional and senior executives with extensive managerial experience who are looking to acquire knowledge that will enable them to transform business practices. It aims at developing scholar-practitioners with superior research and analytical skills that can be applied to critical issues in the world of business. The emphasis is on applied theory and research. As a result, the programme is designed around action research. Thus, the research approach emphasizes topics that reflect the intersection of theory and contemporary business issues.
Admission Requirements: ● Master's Degree in any discipline ● 5 years post master's degree senior management experience (i.e. typically at General Manager, Head of Department/Division, Director, or CEO/MD level) ● Application Essay indicating the area of management practice the applicant is interested in as a focus and rationale for pursuing a DMGT. ● 2 letters of reference (minimum of 1 from an employment supervisor) ● Submission of a detailed current CV indicating educational qualifications and employment experience. ● An application interview is mandatory to verify professional experience and suitability for the programme ● Need for Proposal and Interview. Duration: Three (3) Years Offering mode: Modular Programme Coordinator: Dr. Emmanuel Amikiya; E-mail: eamikiya@gimpa.edu.ghGraduate Programmes
ONE YEAR MASTER PROGRAMMES (Weekends)
Master of Human Resource Management
The Master of Human Resource Management is a one-year, full-time master’s degree programme designed to prepare professionals to advance their careers in the field of human resources (HR). The programme emphasizes the strategic role that human resources play in the performance of global and local organizations, providing students and practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to be effective HR leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our students learn key HR processes and activities by exploring key topics that are increasingly important to HR, including managing in a global contemporary context, diversity and inclusion, and managing HR in small and entrepreneurial firms.
Programme Highlights:
Staffing, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Performance Management, Employee Motivation, Learning, Training and Development, And Employee Relations, among others
Admission Requirements:
An applicant to the Master of Human Resource Management 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 HRM 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 Stanford Nartey;
E-mail: dnartey@gimpa.edu.gh
Master of Marketing
The Master of Marketing is a one-year programme tailored to contribute positively to developing critical marketing management skilled personnel needed to fill more senior roles within various organisations. The programme provides our students with an entrepreneurial mind-set for the contemporary business environment, particularly at upper levels of corporate marketing management. The programme equips the student with the requisite knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories underlying effective marketing practice and provides them with leading-edge contemporary marketing skills for successful employment in both public and private organizations. The programme is geared towards graduates with little to moderate professional working experience after their bachelor’s degrees or professional certificates.
Programme Highlights:
Digital and Interactive Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communication, Services and Relationship Marketing, Sales Management, Brand Management and Corporate Identity, and Business-to-Business Marketing, among others.
Admission requirements:
An applicant to the Master of Marketing 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 Marketing such as CIM. 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 marketing 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 David Eshun Yawson;
E-mail: dyawson@gimpa.edu.gh
TWO YEARS MASTER PROGRAMMES (Weekends, Evenings, and Modular)
Master of 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 bachelor’s degrees or professional certificates. The focus is on developing managers with decision-making abilities. As such, there is much more emphasis on using case studies 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 Business Management Department, we offer the following specialisations:- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- 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, and CIB, plus three years of 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.
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) (Evening & Modular)
The GIMPA EMBA is a professional degree that is specially designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, attitude and skills required by chief executives and other top-level managers to meet effectively the leadership and managerial challenges they face in their organizations. As such, the programme adopts a generalist perspective that is relevant to those at senior management ranks and does not provide for specialization in any functional area of business.
Programme Highlights: Managing Information Systems, Operations and Project Management, Managerial Accounting & Control, among others. Admission requirements: An applicant to the Executive Master of Business Administration programme is required to have earned a bachelor's degree or the equivalent as follows:- A Bachelor’s Degree (from an approved/recognized university or equivalent professional qualification with requisite experience).
- At least five years’ post-qualification managerial experience
- Applicant should be at least thirty (30) years of age
- 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.
Master 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 of Business Management are:- Management (HRM/Strategy)
- Marketing
- Strong quantitative orientation/background.
- Second class upper minimum for graduates in business, economics and other social sciences.
- Second class lower minimum for graduates in mathematics, statistics and engineering-related sciences.
- For the programme in accounting, a terminal professional qualification would be an added advantage.
- Expressed interest in teaching at the tertiary level.
- Sponsorship by a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.
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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
What number can I call for enquiries?
The main numbers for the school are +233-(0) 501620138, +233-(0) 332095432, +233-(0) 302908076, +233-302-401681-3
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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