Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Ghana
University of Professional Studies · Faculty of Accounting & Finance
Will you get in?
This institution has not published a cut-off for this programme. 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 Professional Studies you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis is a professional certificate in banking from the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Ghana, delivered at the University of Professional Studies (UPS). It gives you the foundation you need to start working in banking and financial services, and it can be a first step toward more advanced banking qualifications. Read on to understand what this kind of programme teaches, what you can do with it afterwards, and how to find out whether you're eligible.
What studying banking at this level involves
Programmes of this kind usually introduce you to the basics of how banks work: taking deposits, giving loans, moving money, and serving customers. You learn about financial products, banking regulations, and how to handle transactions accurately and ethically. The focus is on practical skills such as numeracy, clear communication, and understanding the way money flows through an economy. Because the certificate is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana, it is built around what employers in the banking industry expect entry-level staff to know.
How hard is it to get a place?
The University of Professional Studies does not publish how competitive entry is for this certificate. That means there is no official statement about cut-off points or selection difficulty. The most reliable way to find out whether your grades are enough is to contact the admissions office at UPS directly. Do not rely on unofficial sources, especially if someone quotes a specific aggregate number.
What you can do after you finish
A certificate like this prepares you for entry-level positions in banks and other financial institutions. Typical jobs include bank teller, customer service officer, and back-office operations roles. You can also use the certificate as a stepping stone to the CIB's higher examinations or a degree in banking and finance, which can open doors to roles in credit, risk, and management. Most graduates go into banking, but the skills you gain are also useful in insurance, investment, and other financial services.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Professional Studies publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Bank teller
- Customer service officer
- Banking operations assistant
- Graduate trainee in banking