Bachelor of Science (Economics with Finance)

University of Cape Coast offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with Finance through its College of Humanities and Legal Studies. This programme sits within the field of business and management studies and gives you a grounding in how economies work and how finance drives them. Entry is competitive, so it helps to know what the programme involves and where it can lead.

What economics with finance programmes cover

Programmes of this kind typically combine economic theory with financial practice. You study how households, firms and governments make decisions, how markets set prices and allocate resources, and how money, banking and investment shape the wider economy. Quantitative skills matter: you will build the ability to interpret data, model economic behaviour and understand financial statements. Most degrees also cover financial markets, corporate finance, public economics and econometrics.

How competitive entry is at University of Cape Coast

At University of Cape Coast, getting a place on this programme is competitive — meaning you will need solid WASSCE results to stand out. The same programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and at the University of Ghana is described as highly competitive, so if you are weighing options, expect entry to be less intense at UCC than at those two, but still demanding. Admission depends on your aggregate and subject passes, so check whether your grades qualify with the university's current requirements.

Where a degree like this can take you

Graduates of economics with finance programmes typically go into banking, investment analysis, treasury management, economic research and public policy. Many work in commercial banks, insurance companies, investment firms, government ministries and international organisations. The combination of economic reasoning and financial literacy also opens routes into accounting, consulting and business management.