Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing Option)
About this programme
The programme aims at enhancing the career of students pursuing the Management Studies programme by transferring to them comprehensive knowledge in theories and practice of Management as pertains in Ghana and the world over.
Entry requirements
**Senior Secondary School Certificate: **Passes in core English, core Mathematics, core Science and three elective subjects, with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) or with an aggregate score of 36 or better in the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).All passes must be at grade D (SSSCE) or grade C6 (WASSCE) or better. **General Certificate of Education: **An applicant must have at least credit-level passes in 5 subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at the GCE Ordinary Level and at least 2 passes at the GCE Advanced Level. One of the advanced level passes must be grade ‘D’ or better. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained. **Professional Qualifications: **Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) with at least 3 Credits and 2 passes awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES. Other qualifications such as Private Secretary and Bilingual Secretaryship are eligible. **Mature Student’s Entry Requirement: **Applicants without formal academic qualifications may be considered for admission if they are above 25 years old and have demonstrable relevant professional experience. Applicants will also be required to pass an entrance examination and/or an interview.
Career prospects
Graduates of the Marketing programme have job opportunities in both public and private sectors. In the public sector, opportunities abound in public sector ministries and several public sector organisations. In the private sector, jobs abound in commercial banks, Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies, Insurance companies, Loans and savings institutions, Micro finance companies and other numerous private sector organizations.