BSc Business Administration(Banking and Finance)

ABOUT PROGRAMME

Banking and financial services is a highly competitive and rapidly changing sector in every modern economy and this Banking and Finance course prepares you to tackle it head on.In recent years, forces such as globalisation, technological change, deregulation and international integration have fundamentally transformed the banking and financial services sector. Banks have responded to growing competitive pressure by diversifying into new activities. Insurance companies and pension funds have also grown rapidly and non-bank institutions such as supermarkets and telecommunications firms now compete directly in financial services markets.

A degree in Banking and Finance offers you the opportunity to study the theory and practice of financial services and financial markets, and to analyse the broader role of the financial sector in the national and global economies.

TUITION

Fees for fresh and top-up students (Ghanaian Students) is GH¢1,500.00 Fees for Fresh and top-up students (International Students) is US$1,250.00

CONTINUING STUDENTS

Fees for continuing students (Ghanaian Students) is GH¢1,327.00; Fees for continuing students (International Students) is US$1,080.00

Cohort

There are two intakes in an academic year. They are;

  • September(mainstream) intake
  • January intake

Note: The January intake completes it 2nd semester in August (summer school) and merges with the mainstream in September.

Campuses and learning centres where programmes are available

This programme is available on all GTUC- Satellite campuses in Ghana. They are:

  • Accra(Greater Accra Region)
  • Kumasi(Ashanti Region)
  • Koforidua(Eastern Region)
  • Takoradi(Western Region) and
  • Ho(Volta Region)

REQUIREMENTS

BSc. Banking and Finance prepares students to assume career paths in investment management, investment banking, trading (stock exchange), financial management, risk management and insurance, financial advisory, financial analysis, portfolio management, academics, wealth management, micro finance, finance administration, business development, budget analysis

2.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Applicants must have credits in three (3) SSSCE/WASSCE Core Subjects (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science) plus three (3) credits in other elective subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or 36 respectively. 2.2 “A” LEVEL APPLICANTS Five (5) “O” Level Credits including Mathematics and English Language, plus two (2) passes at “A” Level in any subject. 2.3 MATURE APPLICANTS Mature applicants applying for admission must satisfy the following entry requirements:

  • Attained a minimum age of twenty – five (25) years by 1st
  • Show proof of age with birth certification which is five (5) years old or any other proof.
  • Must pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination in Mathematics, English Language and General Paper/Aptitude Test.
  • Successful mature applicants would be placed at Level 100
  • Applicants are expected to pay a fee which will be specified by the University.

2.4 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAURETTE

 Applicants must have Mathematics /Humanities / Arts background .They must obtain a distinction, credit or pass as decided by the jury. They should also be proficient in English. This proficiency will be verified through

  • written exams,
  • verbal interview,
  • And certification from a recognized language institution.

ABCE CERTIFICATION Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) holders should have credit passes in Mathematics and English Language plus three (3) optional subjects relevant to their programme of study AMERICAN GRADE 12 Holders must have Mathematics/Humanities/Arts background. This must be evaluated with the actual results on transcript for the programme. HND FROM HIGHER INSTITUTIONS Holders of Higher National Diploma in Business related programmes from a recognized Polytechnic or Tertiary Institution with 1st Class, 2ndUpper or 2ndLower grades. They must also satisfy the basic entry requirement into University. PROFESSIONAL APPLICANTS Applicants with Stage 1 of ACCA, ICA, Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) should have credits in English language and Mathematics at GBCE or GCE ‘O’ Level. Such professionals will also need verification from the National Accreditation Board (NAB)

HOW TO APPLY

Offline Application Procedure Application forms for admission could be obtained at the GTUC Information Centre, Tesano – Accra, the Kumasi Campus near Ahodwo roundabout, Koforidua Campus Charley Junction, Ho Learning Centre, Vodafone Regional Head Office, Takoradi Learning Centre, Vodafone Regional Office  and at our website www.gtuc.edu.gh here. Applicants should please note that application submitted will not be processed until the cost of application form of GH¢150.00 is settled with banker’s draft from any bank. Completed application forms with certified copies of Certificates / result slips should be submitted to the admissions offices before the closing date.

Online Application Procedure

  1. Purchase a voucher nationwide at Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) at GH150.00  through the SMART _  PAY platformVisit GTUC website: www.gtuc.edu.gh and click on online application
  2. Enter the Serial Number and Pin on the voucher
  3. Complete application form, scan and attach your passport sized photograph and relevant documents
  4. Print a copy of the completed form and submit to GTUC Admissions Office

You can also obtain a hard copy of the Application Form from our various campuses (Remember to attach your passport sized photograph) NOTE: Applicants with statement of results from West African Examination Council (WAEC)  must add WAEC SCRATCH card(s) to their application form depending on the number of sittings

MODULE

LEVEL 100 – FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BUMG 171 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 BUS 174 LOGIC  AND CRITICAL THINKING 3
BUS173 INTRODUCTION TO MATHS 3 ENGL176 COMMUNICATION SKILLS II 2
PYSC 171 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 2 BUMG 172 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
FREN 171 FRENCH I 2 FREN172 FRENCH II 2
ENGL 171 COMMUNICATION SKILL I 2 AFRS 172 AFRICAN STUDIES 2
BUAC 101 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 3 BUMG 102 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3
IT 133 INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 BUHR 102 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
LEVEL 200 – FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BUMG 203 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 BUMG 202 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 3
BUMG 201 BUSINESS LAW 3 BUMK 204 E-COMMERCE 3
BUAC 201 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BUFN 204 BANKING OPERATIONS 3
BUEC 203 BUSINESS MATHS AND STATISTICS 3 BUMG 204 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3
BUMK 201 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 BUFN 202 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS FINANCE 3
BUBE 201 MICROECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 3 BUBE 202 MACROECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 3
LEVEL 300 – FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BUMG 303 QUANTITATIVE METHODS 3 BUBF 352 CORPORATE FINANCE 3
BUMG 301 RESEARCH METHODS 3 BUMG 204 LAWS RELATING TO BANKING 3
BUBF 353 INSURANCE MANAGEMENT 3 BUBF 356 MICROFINANCE AND RUAL BANKING 3
BUFN 351 FINANCIAL REPORTING PLANNING AND ANALYSIS 3 BUBF 358 LAWS AND REGULATION OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS 3
BUBF 351 FINANCIAL MARKETS 3 BUMK 350 MARKETING OF FINANCIAL SERVICES 3
BUAC 351 COST ACCOUNTING 3 BUMG 302 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 3
LEVEL 400 –  FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BUBF 453 FINANCIAL MODELLING 3 BUFN 452 CREDIT MANAGEMENT AND LENDING 3
BUFN 452 DERIVATIVES 3 BUAC 454 INVESTMENT AND PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS 3
BUBF 451 INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE 3 BUFN 454 TREASURY MANAGEMENT 3
BUBF 461 PUBLIC FINANCE 3 BUMG 452 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
BUFN 455 RISK MANAGEMENT 3 BUPW 450 PROJECT WORK 6
BUMG 401 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3

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