BSc. Business Economics

Presbyterian University · Okwahu Campus

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 Presbyterian University you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

A BSc in Business Economics typically combines the study of economic theory with practical business applications. It is aimed at students who want to understand how markets, firms, and policy interact, and who are comfortable with quantitative reasoning. Presbyterian University offers this programme on its Okwahu Campus, welcoming applicants from Business and General Science backgrounds.

What business economics programmes usually cover

Programmes of this kind generally cover microeconomics and macroeconomics, business finance, accounting, and quantitative methods. You will learn how to analyse market behaviour, assess business strategy, and use data to support decision-making. The degree builds skills in critical thinking, numeracy, and economic reasoning, which are valued across many industries. Many programmes also touch on development economics, international trade, and public policy, giving you a broad view of how businesses operate within wider economic systems.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive than many other business-related degrees, which means your chances of gaining admission are generally favourable. The published subject requirements are Elective Economics and Elective Mathematics, or C4 or better in Core Mathematics. The College admits students from Business and General Science backgrounds, so if you have studied either of these streams, you are eligible to apply. As with any programme, you should check whether your individual grades meet the stated requirements.

What you can do after graduation

Graduates in business economics typically move into roles in banking, finance, consulting, and corporate management. Common job titles include business analyst, economic analyst, and management trainee. The combination of business acumen and economic understanding also prepares you for further study in fields like finance, development economics, or an MBA.

Entry requirements

Subject requirements

Elective Economics and Elective Mathematics or C4 or better in Core Mathematics.

SHS backgrounds accepted

  • Business
  • General Science

Aggregate needed

Presbyterian University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.

BSc. Business Economics at other institutions

The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.

Where graduates work

  • Business analyst
  • Economic analyst
  • Management trainee
  • Investment analyst
  • Policy advisor
  • Marketing analyst

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