BSc. Accounting

University for Development Studies · School of Business

Degree Business & Management Studies Less competitive

Will you get in?

Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. 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 for Development Studies you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

The BSc Accounting at the University for Development Studies is a degree programme in the field of business and management studies. It prepares you for a career in finance, auditing, and business advisory, with a strong focus on how money flows through organisations and how financial decisions are made. This programme is a good fit if you are methodical, comfortable with numbers, and interested in how businesses stay accountable.

What accounting programmes cover

Programmes of this kind usually build a solid foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and auditing. You will learn how to prepare and interpret financial statements, how to budget and control costs, and how to communicate financial information to managers and external stakeholders. Most courses also develop your analytical and problem-solving skills, which are essential for identifying inefficiencies and supporting strategic decisions.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive compared to accounting programmes at some other Ghanaian universities. For example, the same programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Cape Coast is highly competitive, while UDS currently falls into the less competitive band. This means that admission may be within reach for more applicants, but you should still check whether your own grades meet the published requirements.