Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) (Management Option)

The Diploma in Business Studies (Management Option) at Koforidua Technical University is a practical business qualification for SHS leavers who want to build foundational management skills. Programmes of this kind prepare students to organise work, lead small teams, and support business operations. Entry is less competitive than for many higher education programmes, making it an accessible route into university study.

What a business and management programme covers

Programmes of this kind give you the essentials of how businesses run. You typically learn about management principles, marketing, human resources, financial record-keeping, and business communication. The management option places extra focus on how to plan, organise, and lead people in a workplace setting.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme is less competitive than for many degree courses, so students who meet the published subject requirements are more likely to secure a place. The same programme is also less competitive at other public universities in Ghana, including SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies and Sunyani Technical University.

What you can do with this diploma

Graduates of business and management programmes typically go into junior management and administrative roles. You could work in human resources, marketing, operations, or event coordination. Many diploma holders also continue to a degree in business later if they wish.