Diploma In Business Studies (Accounting, Secretarial, Marketing, and Management Options)

The Diploma in Business Studies is offered by Ho Technical University's Business School and is awarded at certificate level. It covers accounting, secretarial, marketing, and management options, giving you a practical foundation in business. This page explains what the programme involves and the kinds of jobs graduates can go on to do.

What this programme covers

Programmes of this kind usually introduce you to the main areas of business, including financial accounting, business communication, office administration, marketing principles, and basic management. You will learn how to record financial transactions, prepare simple accounts, support office routines, respond to customers, and assist in running a business or organisation. Because the diploma offers different options, you can focus on the area that matches your interests.

What you can do with it

Most graduates go into roles such as accounting assistant, secretary, marketing assistant, or management trainee in private companies, banks, schools, and government offices. The range of options in this programme means you can choose a career path that suits you, and the practical skills you build will be useful in almost any workplace. If you want to continue your studies later, you will need to check admission requirements with the institution you apply to.

How hard it is to get a place

Ho Technical University has not published how competitive this programme is, and entry difficulty can change from year to year. The most reliable way to find out whether you qualify is to look at the university's official entry requirements or contact its admissions office directly. Your WASSCE grades will be assessed against the published criteria, so check those before you apply.