Diploma In Business Administration

The Diploma in Business Administration at the University for Development Studies School of Business is a practical programme for students who want to build a solid grounding in how organisations run. It sits at the less competitive end of university entry, making it a realistic option for many SHS leavers. On this page, we explain what the field covers, what you will get out of it, and where it can lead.

What business administration actually covers

Programmes of this kind usually introduce you to the core areas of running an organisation: accounting, marketing, human resources, operations, and management. You learn how businesses plan, organise, lead, and control their activities, and you build practical skills in budgeting, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. The aim is to give you a broad business toolkit that you can apply in any sector, not just in Ghana but anywhere.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this diploma is less competitive than many other programmes at UDS and across the country. That means your chances of getting in depend on meeting the basic admission requirements rather than on outscoring thousands of applicants. Because exact cut-off points are not published, the best move is to check the UDS admissions page or contact the School of Business to confirm your WASSCE grades are sufficient. If you are close to the minimum, it is still worth applying.