BSc. Business Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance)

The BSc in Business Administration with options in Accounting and Banking & Finance at KNUST prepares you for the financial side of business. This programme is typical of university-level business education in Ghana, combining management fundamentals with specialist knowledge in accounting, banking, and finance. Because it is highly competitive, you will need strong WASSCE results to secure a place.

What the programme covers

A degree in business administration with a focus on accounting and finance gives you a solid grounding in how organisations work and how money moves through them. Core business modules typically cover management, marketing, and economics, while your specialisation digs into financial accounting, auditing, banking operations, investment, and risk. By the end, you should be able to read and prepare financial statements, understand how banks and financial markets operate, and use financial data to support business decisions.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme at KNUST is highly competitive, so you need strong WASSCE grades to be considered. Do not rely on your aggregate alone — check the specific subject requirements for both Accounting and Banking & Finance options. The same programme at All Nations University, for example, is less competitive, so it is worth comparing your options if your results are not top-tier.

What you can do with it

Graduates of business administration with accounting and finance specialisations typically enter careers in auditing, corporate accounting, banking, and investment. You might work as an accountant preparing financial records, a bank officer managing customer accounts and credit, or a financial analyst advising on investments. The combination of business management and financial skills also suits entrepreneurship, because you will understand how to keep a company profitable and accountable.