B. Sc. (Business Administration) Option: Accounting
About this programme
The programmes are designed for applicants who desire to be trained as practitioners in their chosen fields. The programmes integrate the theories, concepts and empirical evidence of the behavioural sciences with knowledge about organizational functions and management. Target Group The programme is for: • SHS Certificate Holders • HND, RSA, DBS, ABC and GBC Holders
Entry requirements
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) i) Candidates must have at least grade ‘C6’ in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (core), Integrated Science or Social Studies) and ii) Credit passes in three (3) elective subjects selected from:Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Costing, and Elective Mathematics. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) i) Candidates must have at least grade ‘D’ in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science or Social Studies) and ii) Credit passes in three (3) Elective subjects selected from: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Costing and Elective Mathematics. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates must have passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be grade ‘D’.Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (at least grade ‘6’ in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) i) Candidates must have at least grade ‘D’ in three core subjects (English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and ii) Credit passes in three other subjects selected from: Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Law, Marketing and Office Practice. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) i) Candidates must have passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade ‘D’). ii) Also the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE). iii) Applicants in this category will attend an interview before their placement at the appropriate level. Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates must have a minimum of Second Class Lower (Accounting Studies). Mature Applicants Candidates must be at least 25 years old by 1st August of the academic year one wants to enroll; show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application; Pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examination conducted by UEW
Career prospects
Job Prospects After graduation employment can be found in: • Self established businesses • The growing small and medium scale enterprises • Other Public and Private Organisations.