Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
University of Cape Coast · College of Humanities and Legal Studies
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Cape Coast is a degree in business and management studies. It focuses on how financial information is recorded, reported, and used in decisions, and it prepares you for a career as a professional accountant. Because it is highly competitive, you will need strong WASSCE grades to secure a place.
What accounting programmes usually cover
Programmes of this kind teach you how businesses record, report, and interpret financial information. You typically study financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate finance, along with broader business subjects like economics and law. The degree builds skills in numeracy, analysis, attention to detail, and ethical judgment, all of which are central to working as an accountant or in related roles.
How competitive entry is
This programme is marked as highly competitive, meaning far more students apply than there are places. Admission depends on strong WASSCE results, and you should check the university's published entry requirements to see if your grades meet the subject requirements. For comparison, similar programmes at some other Ghanaian universities are less competitive, so if your grades are borderline, you might consider those options.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Chartered Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Tax Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Management Accountant
- Budget Officer