Overview Graduate with 3 Awards: MBA + CMI Level 7 Certificate + Chartered Manager Status Delivered by Accra Business School | University of Gold Coast One Programme. Three Awards. Endless Possibilities. The UGC MBA in Finance is designed for ambitious professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs seeking mastery in financial leadership, investment strategy, and global finance trends. This programme now comes with the added advantage of a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (UK) and Chartered Manager Status, giving you three qualifications that strengthen both your academic and professional profile. Why Choose This Programme? 3 Recognitions: On completion, students earn the MBA degree, the CMI Level 7 Certificate, and Chartered Manager Status. These UK-recognised leadership awards confirm advanced professional competence. • 12-Month Completion: Graduate with a globally competitive MBA in just one year, with modular delivery tailored to professionals. • Flexible Delivery: Choose weekday, evening, or weekend sessions with blended and online options. • Flexible Payment Plans: Tiered and instalment-based structures designed for working professionals. • Flexible Entry Pathways: Open to business and non-business graduates, as well as professionals with relevant experience and recognised industry certifications. KEY INFORMATION Three Recognized Milestones Postgraduate Certificate in Management – Awarded after completing four core modules Postgraduate Diploma in Management – Awarded after eight core modules MBA Degree (Finance) – Awarded after all core and specialisation modules plus a capstone/dissertation Your achievements are secure at every stage – progress, pause, or accelerate as your schedule allows. WHY STUDY THIS MBA AT UGC Accelerated & Flexible: Complete your MBA in just 12 months, with study options to suit every schedule—regular, evening, weekend, blended, or online. Industry-Driven: Curriculum shaped by leaders in banking, asset management, fintech, and regulatory bodies in Ghana and beyond. Global Perspective: Learn cutting-edge finance—fintech, ESG, digital assets, and international markets—preparing you for today’s and tomorrow’s opportunities. Christian Ethical Foundation: Go beyond numbers to master integrity and ethical decision-making. Powerful Networks: Connect with alumni and professionals across Africa’s finance, banking, and investment sectors. COMPETITIVE EDGE: THREE EXIT AWARDS Postgraduate Certificate in Management – after completion of the first four core modules. • Postgraduate Diploma in Management – after completion of the first eight core modules. • MBA Degree (Finance) – awarded upon successful completion of all core, specialisation, and capstone requirements. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Second Class Lower or better in any recognized degree (business or non-business) Third Class degree holders with relevant experience and interview Professional qualifications – requires GTEC evaluation with relevant work experience PROGRAMME CONTENT Duration: 12 Months (Three Trimesters) Core Modules Strategic Management Financial Management Marketing Management Operations Management Business Intelligence Organisational Behaviour & HR Management Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Research Methods Specialisation Modules Corporate Finance Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management Financial Markets & Institutions Derivatives & Risk Management International Finance Emerging Trends in Finance (e.g., FinTech, Sustainable Finance, Digital Assets) Capstone/Dissertation: Tackle a real financial challenge, apply analytics, and deliver actionable industry insights. CAREER PATHWAYS Graduates become: Finance Managers, CFOs, and Controllers Investment Analysts and Portfolio Managers Corporate Bankers and Consultants Fintech and Digital Finance Leaders Financial Risk and Compliance Managers